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WuTangWindu · 03-23-2013, 10:03 AM

140 miles into a 350 trip to pick up my new ride! Riding in my 2007 G35 with my Escort Passport keeping me safe. I'll be driving back right after I pick it up. Wondering how I should handle the ride back while breaking it in.

Galaxy S III

MannyO · 03-23-2013, 11:28 AM

Trading in the G for the BRZ? Try to vary your RPM's on the drive back and remember NO CRUISE CONTROL. Best of luck with everything and congrats!

WuTangWindu · 03-23-2013, 11:33 AM

Yes I'll be trading it in. thanks for the tips. I'll try to get some pics and take detours for some city driving.

Galaxy S III

switchlanez · 03-23-2013, 12:38 PM

You have an awesome user name. Mace would fit in with the RZA and GZA. The last sports car I had before the BRZ was also a G35. That was a plush oven mitt whereas the BRZ is a driver's glove.

WuTangWindu · 03-23-2013, 01:04 PM

Last car wash. Trying to get as much trade in as possible.

Galaxy S III

WuTangWindu · 03-23-2013, 08:03 PM

Did the deal. Spent a lil more then I'd like but on good things like extended warranty. Got it with 9 miles. Got 160 on it now. 160 rogue before in home.

Galaxy S III

TRD_86 · 03-23-2013, 08:17 PM

WRB that is it ! Congrats

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Remember to tell us how you like it compare to the Gs.

jflogerzi · 03-24-2013, 12:11 AM

Congrats man. WRB! My unicorn. I should have been more patient and waited, but oh well. Still love my Argento FR-S. Whats the first mod planned?

WuTangWindu · 03-24-2013, 12:36 AM

@TRD.
Thanks a lot! Ill save my performance differences until I am done with the 1000 mile break in. In terms of my drive back home to night, I was very happy.
The negatives-
1)Miss my steering wheel audio controls. Ill get used to it.
2)The stereo system is a significant step down from the Gs Bose system. I am not an audiophile or anything but I immediately noticed the difference.
The Positives-
1)I felt more comfortable in the BRZ which was the 2nd 5 hours of a 10 hour round trip, which is impressive.
2)Technology was astonishing. My 2007 G could not compare. The Bluetooth streaming is amazing! To me the touch screen Nav/Audio controls are great. I know People have been hating on this but compared to what I have had, it is great. The people that I called with the phone function said that I sounded great.
3)I made the 330 mile trip on one tank but I stopped at a couple gas stations. The bystander awe factor was defiantly up. I think it is a combination of the WR blue and unique look.
@jflogerzi
You wanted the WRB? Instead of being more patient I drove further to get mine. It is hard to hold out!!!
My first mod is to get the clear side markers. After that, Intake. Then Exhaust. I opted in for extended warranty. So I want to make sure there wont be a conflict between the dealers and my mods. Any info on this??? I was thinking Injen intake and SRT header back exhaust. Are those going to become warranty problems?

husker741 · 03-24-2013, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MannyO

Trading in the G for the BRZ? Try to vary your RPM's on the drive back and remember NO CRUISE CONTROL. Best of luck with everything and congrats!

Why no cruise control?

WuTangWindu · 03-24-2013, 12:42 AM

Cruise control keeps it at a constant speed and RPM. Im guessing that could be part of it.

WuTangWindu · 03-24-2013, 12:54 AM

The ride home was very fun. I averaged probably about 70 mph. I tried my best to keep it under 4k rpm. I defiantly surpassed that a few times, but not more then 5k.

I found myself in 6th and 5th most of the way revving between 3-4k. When I could, I would let go of the gas and let the engine do the deceleration. I also stopped a few times to make side road detours so I could get 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear involved.

In addition, I read a lot about getting a good seal... So after the engine was nice and warm, I floored it from 0-4k to get a better seal. I only did that during the first 75 miles though.

Trying to get my baby in good shape! She now has 350 miles on her. Tail of the Dragon ASAP.

WillBRZ · 03-24-2013, 01:01 AM

I also traded my G35 for my BRZ. I sure do miss the power of the G & the Sound

MannyO · 03-24-2013, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WuTangWindu

Cruise control keeps it at a constant speed and RPM. Im guessing that could be part of it.

That's exactly it.

03-23-2013, 10:03 AM	#1
WuTangWindu Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 WRB Subaru BRZ limited 6MT Location: San Diego Posts: 42 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	WR Blue Limited 6MT 140 miles into a 350 trip to pick up my new ride! Riding in my 2007 G35 with my Escort Passport keeping me safe. I'll be driving back right after I pick it up. Wondering how I should handle the ride back while breaking it in. Galaxy S III __________________ WTW's Car Journal

03-23-2013, 11:33 AM	#3
WuTangWindu Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 WRB Subaru BRZ limited 6MT Location: San Diego Posts: 42 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes I'll be trading it in. thanks for the tips. I'll try to get some pics and take detours for some city driving. Galaxy S III __________________ WTW's Car Journal

03-23-2013, 12:38 PM	#4
switchlanez Glorious BRZ Master Race Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Subaru Libird Location: Race Wars Posts: 3,645 Thanks: 1,050 Thanked 2,718 Times in 1,079 Posts Mentioned: 110 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You have an awesome user name. Mace would fit in with the RZA and GZA. The last sports car I had before the BRZ was also a G35. That was a plush oven mitt whereas the BRZ is a driver's glove. __________________ << BUILD THREAD >>

03-23-2013, 01:04 PM	#5
WuTangWindu Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 WRB Subaru BRZ limited 6MT Location: San Diego Posts: 42 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Last car wash. Trying to get as much trade in as possible. Galaxy S III Attached Images __________________ WTW's Car Journal

03-23-2013, 08:03 PM	#6
WuTangWindu Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 WRB Subaru BRZ limited 6MT Location: San Diego Posts: 42 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did the deal. Spent a lil more then I'd like but on good things like extended warranty. Got it with 9 miles. Got 160 on it now. 160 rogue before in home. Galaxy S III Attached Images __________________ WTW's Car Journal

03-23-2013, 08:17 PM	#7
TRD_86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 86 white Location: ca Posts: 725 Thanks: 69 Thanked 129 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	WRB that is it ! Congrats . Remember to tell us how you like it compare to the Gs.

03-24-2013, 12:36 AM	#9
WuTangWindu Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 WRB Subaru BRZ limited 6MT Location: San Diego Posts: 42 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@TRD. Thanks a lot! Ill save my performance differences until I am done with the 1000 mile break in. In terms of my drive back home to night, I was very happy. The negatives- 1)Miss my steering wheel audio controls. Ill get used to it. 2)The stereo system is a significant step down from the Gs Bose system. I am not an audiophile or anything but I immediately noticed the difference. The Positives- 1)I felt more comfortable in the BRZ which was the 2nd 5 hours of a 10 hour round trip, which is impressive. 2)Technology was astonishing. My 2007 G could not compare. The Bluetooth streaming is amazing! To me the touch screen Nav/Audio controls are great. I know People have been hating on this but compared to what I have had, it is great. The people that I called with the phone function said that I sounded great. 3)I made the 330 mile trip on one tank but I stopped at a couple gas stations. The bystander awe factor was defiantly up. I think it is a combination of the WR blue and unique look. @jflogerzi You wanted the WRB? Instead of being more patient I drove further to get mine. It is hard to hold out!!! My first mod is to get the clear side markers. After that, Intake. Then Exhaust. I opted in for extended warranty. So I want to make sure there wont be a conflict between the dealers and my mods. Any info on this??? I was thinking Injen intake and SRT header back exhaust. Are those going to become warranty problems?

03-24-2013, 12:42 AM	#11
WuTangWindu Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 WRB Subaru BRZ limited 6MT Location: San Diego Posts: 42 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Cruise control keeps it at a constant speed and RPM. Im guessing that could be part of it.

03-24-2013, 12:54 AM	#12
WuTangWindu Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 WRB Subaru BRZ limited 6MT Location: San Diego Posts: 42 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The ride home was very fun. I averaged probably about 70 mph. I tried my best to keep it under 4k rpm. I defiantly surpassed that a few times, but not more then 5k. I found myself in 6th and 5th most of the way revving between 3-4k. When I could, I would let go of the gas and let the engine do the deceleration. I also stopped a few times to make side road detours so I could get 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear involved. In addition, I read a lot about getting a good seal... So after the engine was nice and warm, I floored it from 0-4k to get a better seal. I only did that during the first 75 miles though. Trying to get my baby in good shape! She now has 350 miles on her. Tail of the Dragon ASAP.

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