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BAE · 07-10-2012, 10:28 PM

Picked up my car yesterday. Very happy with the car so far.

What was different than I expected:
- the suspension was firmer
- it was even more tail happy than I though. The Michelin's are breaking loose very easy
- the very low end torque was better than I feared
- the engine noise was louder in a positive way

A few pictures of the car together with its big brother:

The BRZ is very different from the GT-R..

Lonewolf · 07-10-2012, 10:59 PM

Quite a stable there! How many miles are on the BRZ now?

BAE · 07-11-2012, 12:38 AM

80 miles :-)

bestwheelbase · 07-11-2012, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BAE

The BRZ is very different from the GT-R..

I'd say so!

Congrats on the purchase -- those two cars make for a very fun and versatile stable to be sure.

BAE · 07-11-2012, 05:00 PM

Thanks! The difference between the cars are 400 hp and 500 kg. Two different sports. I have to get used to looking in the rear-view mirror again on the track. :-)

wallace03 · 07-11-2012, 05:22 PM

what part of houston are you from? i think ive seen that GTR before.

BAE · 07-11-2012, 05:25 PM

I live in Katy and work in the Westchase area. I have been to Coffee and Cars a couple of times as well.

BAE · 07-11-2012, 05:26 PM

One question. This my first brand new car. Should I wax the car right away to get a good base?

bimmerboy · 07-11-2012, 05:51 PM

dear-god you have my dream garage of cars, must be nice.

And to answer your question. I would do a full detail rather than just wax (Clay, polish, wax).

Lonewolf · 07-11-2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmerboy

dear-god you have my dream garage of cars, must be nice.

And to answer your question. I would do a full detail rather than just wax (Clay, polish, wax).

^^^This, clay and wax will go a long way.

luv2bsidewayz · 07-11-2012, 09:02 PM

I would wash, clay, use a sealant of some sorts, I use Jetseal 109 and then wax it. This will ensure the ultimate amount of protection of your new car.

wallace03 · 07-11-2012, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAE

I live in Katy and work in the Westchase area. I have been to Coffee and Cars a couple of times as well.

ah probably not you that i saw then. the one i saw had a bunch of young asian kids on campus at UH. which dealer did you get your brz from? did you get it for msrp? i also notice you dont have front plates. are you taking advantage of the loop hole for no front plates in 2012, or just dont give a fudge?

fistpoint · 07-11-2012, 11:29 PM

I'm sure your neighbors are quite jealous.

KevinDuMa · 07-12-2012, 01:47 AM

Wow...the difference in driving must feel different going from one to another. Assuming the BRZ is your daily driver great choice! Both cars look sick

07-11-2012, 05:22 PM	#6
wallace03 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Houston Posts: 637 Thanks: 43 Thanked 143 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	what part of houston are you from? i think ive seen that GTR before. __________________

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Lonewolf Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Moped Location: CA Posts: 4,300 Thanks: 4,905 Thanked 2,132 Times in 1,195 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Quite a stable there! How many miles are on the BRZ now?

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bimmerboy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2009 135i Location: Midwest Posts: 283 Thanks: 126 Thanked 74 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	dear-god you have my dream garage of cars, must be nice. And to answer your question. I would do a full detail rather than just wax (Clay, polish, wax).

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luv2bsidewayz Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Brz Hopeful Location: AR Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would wash, clay, use a sealant of some sorts, I use Jetseal 109 and then wax it. This will ensure the ultimate amount of protection of your new car.

07-11-2012, 11:29 PM	#13
fistpoint Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Supercharged Golf Cart Location: Estados Unitos Posts: 1,196 Thanks: 75 Thanked 364 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm sure your neighbors are quite jealous.

07-12-2012, 01:47 AM	#14
KevinDuMa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: 2004 Honda S2000 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 610 Thanks: 46 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wow...the difference in driving must feel different going from one to another. Assuming the BRZ is your daily driver great choice! Both cars look sick

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