What did you do to your 2nd gen BRZ today?

[Pat]

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

Because they want to destroy the synchros then complain about the transmission is trash.

I prefer to keep my original knob and complain about the trashy tranny.

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by Desertnate

I'll be interested to hear what you think of the tapered knob. For my push/pull "grip" on the shifter, I think that shape would work better than the round knob that is better for an overhand grip. I'm not really liking the shape of the OEM knob.



I've noticed the shift action on my BRZ is the least smooth and most "clunky" shift action of any car I've owned. Other recent manual cars (Mazda, VW, BMW) were far smoother and I could shift much faster. Was this a function of heavy OEM shift knobs, different synchros? I don't exactly want to bash my way through the synchros, but making the shift action a bit faster/smoother would be nice.

Yep I'll post up another review with the other shift knobs. For whatever reason, I shift with a pistol grip in 1st/2nd gears, and then overhand for the rest.

Having driven this platform for a long time, whenever I drive anything else (BMW, VW, Porsche, even S2000) I sometimes feel they're too smooth haha. I must have gotten used to this shift feel and like that firm engagement into each gear at higher rpm/hard driving (maybe less so in day to day shifting).

If you want less notchy, I'd try something heavier than stock or possibly taller for increased leverage.

[ProGodLegend]

Installed some coilovers, I'm good with the front height but the back could come down a little more.

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[Desertnate]

Originally Posted by KillerBMotorsport

Do you happen to drive short distances, or live in a cold climate? There is a pretty profound difference in shifting characteristics when the trans is cold vs HOT.

I think the trans is good (not great) for the car and price point. It's certainly no Tremec T6 though.

Great point on the temps. I do live in a colder climate with a commute of around 10 miles and haven't driven it for longer distances in months. I've probably forgotten what it feels like when properly warmed up.

The weather is starting to improve and other things in life are freeing up time, so I look forward to more quality seat time soon.

[mr.whiskers]

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

This.

And I've found not trying to short shift at 2800 rpms helps as well. I'm not exactly going full throttle, but I typically shift around 4k and the transmission is decent for what it is.

I usually shift around 2500 when just going around town

[mr.whiskers]

Got Invidia N2 installed. At first it seemed super loud. After driving for couple of weeks either it broke in (is that even a thing for exhausts? prob not) or I got used to it more, but it doesnt seem to be as droney/annoying.

The way I usually drive it shifting below 2500 I barely hear it. After 3000 it gets dramatically louder. I do miss the Subaru rumble though, really makes me wish for some UELs. Is there anything on the market for 2022+ that is catted and doesn't require a tune? I am not sure I wanna go into modding the car that much.

[Greg Erskine]

I was able to put 4 bags of groceries in the boot. (3 actually, 1 is just empty bags)

[PhatFreshPrince]

Originally Posted by Greg Erskine

I was able to put 4 bags of groceries in the boot. (3 actually, 1 is just empty bags)

Is that a full-size spare with a cover over the tire? If so, where did you get it?

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by PhatFreshPrince

Is that a full-size spare with a cover over the tire? If so, where did you get it?

it's part of australian law. cars have to have a full size spare.


the 1st gen had it to, basically ended up with a 'bathtub' look in the trunk floor

[Greg Erskine]

Originally Posted by PhatFreshPrince

Is that a full-size spare with a cover over the tire? If so, where did you get it?

It comes like this in Australia. My previous cars had "a small spare tyre", so I am not sure if the Australian law now requires full size tyres.

The cover is an option and wastes the space in the well.

[636]

Installed the rear trunk light-bar and took some iPhone sunset pics!

[ACT86]

Originally Posted by soundman98

it's part of australian law. cars have to have a full size spare.

Not quite true as far as I’m aware mate. My facelift Gen 1 has a space saver (and flat boot floor). Plenty of our other cars have had space savers, or no spare and inflatable cans. May have changed recently, but haven’t heard anything.

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by mr.whiskers

I usually shift around 2500 when just going around town

Why? Are you trying to prevent people in Geo Metro's from getting to the speed limit?

[Dzmitry]

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

Why? Are you trying to prevent people in Geo Metro's from getting to the speed limit?

What's wrong with lower rev shifts around town? 2500 isn't awful and probably helps gas mileage as long as you're not lugging it. No necessity to racecar shift it when you're just cruising around local roads at 35 mph. Don't need to prove to the Civic behind me that I can get to that speed in just a measly 5 seconds by revving it up.

Personally, around town I shift somewhere in the 3000-3500 range typically. When the engine is cold, I'm shifting at 2500 and giving it 10% throttle. There's no rush in life.