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

[dragoontwo]

Originally Posted by kaesu

Was hoping to give it a try. I honestly don't mind the speaker either, it's done quite well.

I don't think it sounds terrible. On the manual version at least it isn't much of an enhancement in the higher revs as it is a replacement. It overpowers the actual engine noise and is a bit loud for my taste. It's going to be a personal preference thing, and it's easy to try out unless your fingers don't reach.

[kaesu]

Originally Posted by Yoshoobaroo

What specifically if I may ask? I am struggling to find anything that isn’t either the same or better on the 2022 as on my 2013.

Mostly personal preference things, but just my first impressions were:
- 1st gen's rear. However, the 2nd gen looks much better in person compared to pictures
- the analog gauge cluster
- the simpler steering wheel (13-16)
- slightly more tail happy (i did opt for the 18" ps4, so can't complain too much)

2nd gen: Everything feels nicer. Everything is quieter and smoother (for example the windows and doors feel/sound more solid).
- The speakers & head unit is nicer and there's a proper arm rest. Though I wish the visor could extend
- The torque. As much as I love high revving NA engines, the torque here is definitely an improvement.
- The chassis is incredible: there's less body roll, the ride is more supple, yet there's even more cornering grip.

[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by kaesu

- The chassis is incredible: there's less body roll, the ride is more supple, yet there's even more cornering grip.

Agreed. The body/chassis feels so solid while driving, compared to the old car. It gives a feeling of solidity that I've only ever felt in 2 cars I've driven, both Porsches: 997 911 and 987 Cayman.

[Yoshoobaroo]

First wash today

The red really pops in the sun, really happy with it.

[22 BRZ]

Got my mats! Unfortunately the interior ones came only as a set of 4, and the rear two are useless to me as I have already removed the rear seat bottoms. I like the cargo tray.

Also hit a mileage milestone (sorry, couldn't resist, I'm 5 years old at heart lol).

[kaesu]

The mats look nice! I'm glad they're an option now. Still waiting for mine to arrive

[dragoontwo]

Got it washed and put some 303 graphene on today. It was dark when we finished so no pictures.

[SpectreRT]

I found that the PTuning plate relocation kit fits. I like the look; better than a plate sitting in the middle of the bumper.

[22 BRZ]

Finally got my winter wheels and tires. It was time.

Stock sized Continentals on Crosstrek 17" steel wheels. Could have probably gone up to 225 width - not sure why I didn't do that, but oh well.

[CZ6T]

Disabled the engine noise speaker, and installed an MTEC clutch pedal spring!

Spring seems to be pretty much the same as last gen.

[22 BRZ]

Got a nail in one of my snow tires. Deflated it pretty quick so I didn't get far before I noticed. It's repairable.

[MikeNSX2]

Removed the Subaru letters on the trunk lid. Kept the BRZ.

[Fingat]

I gave her a quick wash, got tint done, added some emblem overlays, and added led dome lights.

[tenderization]

Fellow front-plate prisoners, anyone got a front license plate adapter solution that they swear by? Not looking to do a tow hook install as I'm a bit concerned about attaching a piece of metal to a structural part of the car that might turn a fender bender into frame damage.

This looked promising for a moment before you get into the reviews that state the hardware isn't even stainless steel:
https://www.amazon.com/License-Brack...dp/B071WDD936/

On my WRX I used some well nuts with a Bell "frame" but it was pretty jank and still resulted in the plate screws touching the bumper.