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JoeBoxer · 01-12-2014, 04:16 AM

Sorry i haven't been on the forum in quite some time, trading in my FRS is one of my biggest regrets on all my car transactions. I did it at the time to save some money but after changing my living situation among other things i'm now driving a Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo which of course is costing more monthly but not spending tons of money on modifications. Sitting at about 260whp right now with tune and intake and have 18" matte gunmetal TSW Nurburgrings on it.

The car handles great but all this Tokyo Auto Salon coverage has me missing the 86 community, cadillac forums and owners are terrible. One of my local Subaru dealers has six 2013 6 speed Limited BRZ's leftover but no way i could trade just yet...

To my previous customers i apologize if you weren't able to reach me through private message but the paypal address used is still a good method of communication. I have had so many issues with shipping companies damaging parts and manufacturers not coming through on dates and quality of items so i will not be coming back on as a vendor. I will try to check back in more often here since i don't visit the cadillac forum much at all.

JoeBoxer · 01-12-2014, 05:51 AM

Wow things have definitely changed around here, lots of changes in the tuning game. The OpenSource Tablet and header combo looks like a nice package and so much cheaper than Ecutek.

Code:Red · 01-12-2014, 08:21 PM

What's up, man! Glad to see you around again. Hey, your situation was one of those "Do what you gotta do" things, so no one should be mad at you for that. Yup, all the Tokyo Auto Salon stuff is cool to see...all the JDM goodies some of would want eventually. It'd be cool for you to get another 86 again no matter if it's another FR-S or BRZ. I still haven't done anything to my car, so I'm still reading up on things for when I'm ready. (Waiting on tax returns... haha) For now, I'm just enjoying the drive!

humfrz · 01-12-2014, 08:44 PM

Thanks for touching base.....

That new machine of yours, looks to be a comfy road car....

humfrz

FRSGT86 · 01-14-2014, 12:34 AM

Hey Joe, glad to see your still around an doing OK.

That Caddy sure is a nice looking ride, and although not an FRS, I'm sure it's fun to drive in it's own ways!

jflogerzi · 01-14-2014, 12:57 AM

Nice ride. Why not get a beater for a year and save the $$$ to see what changes will be made for the mid life refresh. Then you can use that $$$ and get another FR-S/BRZ. But As other have said you did what you had to do. There is plenty of time left in life to own a brz/frs

lbroskee · 01-14-2014, 12:59 AM

welcome back man. i thought u died lol

JoeBoxer · 01-14-2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Code:Red

What's up, man! Glad to see you around again. Hey, your situation was one of those "Do what you gotta do" things, so no one should be mad at you for that. Yup, all the Tokyo Auto Salon stuff is cool to see...all the JDM goodies some of would want eventually. It'd be cool for you to get another 86 again no matter if it's another FR-S or BRZ. I still haven't done anything to my car, so I'm still reading up on things for when I'm ready. (Waiting on tax returns... haha) For now, I'm just enjoying the drive!

It's a good drive for sure, i have driven a lot of cars since and the chassis is hard to beat.

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Originally Posted by FRSGT86

Hey Joe, glad to see your still around an doing OK.

That Caddy sure is a nice looking ride, and although not an FRS, I'm sure it's fun to drive in it's own ways!

It's pretty damn quick and will rotate pretty good believe it or not. It's not as nimble as the FRS but with the power its fun,

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Originally Posted by jflogerzi

Nice ride. Why not get a beater for a year and save the $$$ to see what changes will be made for the mid life refresh. Then you can use that $$$ and get another FR-S/BRZ. But As other have said you did what you had to do. There is plenty of time left in life to own a brz/frs

There are so many new sports cars coming out, great times ahead for all!

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Originally Posted by lbroskee

welcome back man. i thought u died lol

Damn near it feels like sometimes, still a FRS/BRZ fan though and will have another sometime. Maybe i'll find a wrecked or blown motor one to build up as a track toy.

swift996 · 01-16-2014, 11:19 PM

Hey JoeB, nice ride. I'm real impressed with the new Cadillacs. Heading to the Washington Auto Show next week to check them out in person (among other cars). When the time comes, I plan on picking up a 09-11 CTS-V as my daily driver.

JoeBoxer · 01-16-2014, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by swift996

Hey JoeB, nice ride. I'm real impressed with the new Cadillacs. Heading to the Washington Auto Show next week to check them out in person (among other cars). When the time comes, I plan on picking up a 09-11 CTS-V as my daily driver.

Thanks Jon, i NEVER expected to like it but the $4k rebate and employee pricing got me in the door to test drive and the car sold itself after that. The gains with just a tune ($130 invested) are crazy. I also got a catch can and intake setup from a badass fabricator that does stuff for Buschur Racing for $250. We are going to do downpipe, exhaust, and possibly e85 conversion and it should be well over 300 at the wheels on 93, hoping for 350-360 at the wheels on e85.

01-12-2014, 04:16 AM	#1
JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Whats up guys?? Sorry i haven't been on the forum in quite some time, trading in my FRS is one of my biggest regrets on all my car transactions. I did it at the time to save some money but after changing my living situation among other things i'm now driving a Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo which of course is costing more monthly but not spending tons of money on modifications. Sitting at about 260whp right now with tune and intake and have 18" matte gunmetal TSW Nurburgrings on it. The car handles great but all this Tokyo Auto Salon coverage has me missing the 86 community, cadillac forums and owners are terrible. One of my local Subaru dealers has six 2013 6 speed Limited BRZ's leftover but no way i could trade just yet... To my previous customers i apologize if you weren't able to reach me through private message but the paypal address used is still a good method of communication. I have had so many issues with shipping companies damaging parts and manufacturers not coming through on dates and quality of items so i will not be coming back on as a vendor. I will try to check back in more often here since i don't visit the cadillac forum much at all. Last edited by JoeBoxer; 01-12-2014 at 05:18 AM.

01-12-2014, 08:44 PM	#4
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,432 Thanks: 29,826 Thanked 32,845 Times in 16,844 Posts Mentioned: 715 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Thanks for touching base..... That new machine of yours, looks to be a comfy road car.... humfrz Last edited by humfrz; 01-14-2014 at 02:01 AM.

01-14-2014, 12:34 AM	#5
FRSGT86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S, 2005 Dodge Ram Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 379 Thanks: 60 Thanked 97 Times in 76 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Hey Joe, glad to see your still around an doing OK. That Caddy sure is a nice looking ride, and although not an FRS, I'm sure it's fun to drive in it's own ways! __________________ 2013 FRS 6AT in Raven!

01-16-2014, 11:19 PM	#9
swift996 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 712 Thanked 955 Times in 545 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey JoeB, nice ride. I'm real impressed with the new Cadillacs. Heading to the Washington Auto Show next week to check them out in person (among other cars). When the time comes, I plan on picking up a 09-11 CTS-V as my daily driver. __________________ Innovate Supercharged Black Limited BRZ 6-Speed MT(Build Thread) 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan M6 w/550whp (Build Thread)

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01-12-2014, 05:51 AM	#2
JoeBoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,154 Thanks: 1,666 Thanked 1,627 Times in 997 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wow things have definitely changed around here, lots of changes in the tuning game. The OpenSource Tablet and header combo looks like a nice package and so much cheaper than Ecutek.

01-12-2014, 08:21 PM	#3
Code:Red Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Firestorm 6MT Location: Grovetown, GA Posts: 117 Thanks: 27 Thanked 36 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What's up, man! Glad to see you around again. Hey, your situation was one of those "Do what you gotta do" things, so no one should be mad at you for that. Yup, all the Tokyo Auto Salon stuff is cool to see...all the JDM goodies some of would want eventually. It'd be cool for you to get another 86 again no matter if it's another FR-S or BRZ. I still haven't done anything to my car, so I'm still reading up on things for when I'm ready. (Waiting on tax returns... haha) For now, I'm just enjoying the drive!

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