Calin's introduction thread (lots of pictures!!!)

[dori.]

Originally Posted by Marcoscrdo

Pretty much what mine looks like but DGM

as it turns out, mine ALSO looks like that, except SWP!

[Calin]

Originally Posted by zc06_kisstherain

nice but posted in wrong forum.

Ooops, my bad! n00b status here...

[Calin]

Originally Posted by dori.

as it turns out, mine ALSO looks like that, except SWP!

I'm sure a lot of BRZ's on this forum look the same as mine, just a different color

[chadstyle]

I bought my car and took it straight to the shop to swap the wheels, suspension, and sway bars. I had a two month wait from ordering the car til delivery so I had a huge stack of parts in the garage waiting. The sportlines are the best choice out there before going full coil over in my opinion. Their sway bars also are great for street use and keep the great handling characteristics and the back end still has the ability to step out when I want it to even with 255/35/18 rear tires. You're going to love this car. Congrats man!!

[SLEEPER WRX]

Hope you don't get bored again

[BRZnut]

So how does the BRZ ride/handling compare to the other cars you have owned??

[2013GTRNate]

Thanks for the nice high quality pictures! I am a few months out from buying my Limited BRZ and these pictures helped re-affirm my commitment to buying one.

-Nate

[Calin]

Originally Posted by chadstyle

I bought my car and took it straight to the shop to swap the wheels, suspension, and sway bars. I had a two month wait from ordering the car til delivery so I had a huge stack of parts in the garage waiting. The sportlines are the best choice out there before going full coil over in my opinion. Their sway bars also are great for street use and keep the great handling characteristics and the back end still has the ability to step out when I want it to even with 255/35/18 rear tires. You're going to love this car. Congrats man!!

Haha wasted no time in modding, huh?? Wheels, springs and sway bars are definitely a good way to go though. I'll be buying some wheels soon also. I've never tracked a car before, but I'll definitely track the BRZ once I get more comfortable with it. I might also consider buying some sway bars. And thanks!!

[Calin]

Originally Posted by SLEEPER WRX

Hope you don't get bored again

I also hope not, but something tells me I won't. So far I'm loving the BRZ!

[Calin]

Originally Posted by BRZnut

So how does the BRZ ride/handling compare to the other cars you have owned??

I can't comment on that too much since I haven't taken the BRZ past 4,000 RPM yet because I'm still breaking it in. But there a few things that I can already tell.

350Z vs BRZ:
Even though the 350Z had a lot more power than the BRZ, it didn't feel as sporty. I'd say the ride in the BRZ is slightly more stiff, but I don't mind it really. The 350Z definitely rode softer, so maybe that's why it didn't feel as sporty.

Lexus GS300 vs BRZ:
No comparison. The GS300 was not meant to handle turns or even drive fast. It was basically just a cruiser car. The 2 cars are in a totally different league.

Fiat vs BRZ:
Even though the Fiat really didn't have much power, it actually cornered quite nicely since it was such a light car. The only 2 issues were that it was FWD and very slow. Even though it got through a corner nicely, I REALLY had to put my foot down just to get anywhere with it. Since I was constantly flooring the Fiat, I also killed my MPG because of it. Even though the BRZ has a worse MPG rating, I might get more out of it than the Fiat since I won't have to floor it constantly.

[Calin]

Originally Posted by 2013GTRNate

Thanks for the nice high quality pictures! I am a few months out from buying my Limited BRZ and these pictures helped re-affirm my commitment to buying one.

-Nate

You're welcome! I'm always glad when people put up good quality pictures on forums because it helps others decide if they want to buy a certain car or parts. I've only had the BRZ for 3 days now, but I'd definitely recommend. I'm sure you'll love it if you get one

[Calin]

Here's a little update. I got my Eibach Sportline springs installed a few hours ago. I know the before and after pictures don't show too much change, but it's much more obvious in person. Maybe I just got the angle wrong on the after picture. Either way, I know the springs will settle more after a few days since that after picture was taken about 10 minutes after installing the springs

[JPxM0Dz]

Great pics Calin and nice color choice

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[Calin]

Originally Posted by JPxM0Dz

Great pics Calin and nice color choice

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Thank you! I originally wanted a white BRZ, but fell in love with the blue after seeing it in person haha