Draco-REX's BRZ "Ghost"

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by Subaruwrxfan

Thanks, that really helped me to visualize what it's like! I know you haven't gotten the car broken in yet, but have you found yourself missing the extra power of the spec b, or does it feel like they're about the same?

I don't miss it, though I never really romped on the spec.B all that much since it was a DD. I haven't had a good chance to really get into the powerband much on the BRZ yet due to the break-in. I will say that it does seem very eager and I think keeping it in it's upper rev band sweet spot will be needed to get this car to move out quickly.

It doesn't FEEL as powerful, but it does have a better power/weight ratio. Again, you don't get that surge of power growing as the turbo spools up. But on the flip side, because the powerband is so flat, when you just tip into the throttle, you feel the car want to leap forward instantly. It seems to encourage you to put your foot to the floor. I think it's just going to take a change in driving habits to keep the revs high when accelerating.

[dsgerbc]

I do miss the spec.b power atm, mostly when I go cruising on 1-lane roads. Being limited to 4k rpm really limits passing power. On the hwy around 70mph, if I switch to 5th it pulls about the same as my spec.b does in 6th.

Overall steering effort in the BRZ isn't that much different from the spec.b on good summer rubber (I don't get a feeling of very different steering effort jumping from one car to another). The feel is different though.

P.S. 06 spec.b isn't a real spec.b

[Subaruwrxfan]

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

I do miss the spec.b power atm, mostly when I go cruising on 1-lane roads. Being limited to 4k rpm really limits passing power. On the hwy around 70mph, if I switch to 5th it pulls about the same as my spec.b does in 6th.

Overall steering effort in the BRZ isn't that much different from the spec.b on good summer rubber (I don't get a feeling of very different steering effort jumping from one car to another). The feel is different though.

P.S. 06 spec.b isn't a real spec.b

Thanks for the additional impressions...as to the spec b comment, all I can say is ladies love the red leather, and being 1 of 500 is pretty cool too, love my 06

[JDMrolla]

nice shift knob, the round plain ones are the best

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by JDMrolla

nice shift knob, the round plain ones are the best

Agreed. Shift patterns are for Valets and wimps.

[Draco-REX]

Couple new pics.

[Draco-REX]

6/13/12

Finally got my paperwork in the mail necessary to get my old plates transferred. They're the old red white and blue plates, so I'll gladly pay extra to keep them instead of getting a set of the "clip-art vomit" plates.

This let me install the GrimmSpeed plate bracket.







It's a great product. I really recommend it to anyone who wants to stay legal with a front plate but doesn't want to drill the bumper. They've got an on-going group-buy in the Vendor Classifieds HERE. They're selling for $59.99, $20 off regular price but the group buy ends in 7 days (6/20). Hop on the list now!

[RallySport Direct]

NICE!
Those GrimmSpeed Front plates do wonders for the front end of a car if you have to run a plate.

Kirill
RallySportDirect.com

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pics

edit: oh wait i see your note now

[Subaruwrxfan]

I've been wondering, did the owners manual come with a maintenance guide? Like when to change the belts, and fluid/oil change intervals, etc?

[BioRage]

Originally Posted by Subaruwrxfan

I've been wondering, did the owners manual come with a maintenance guide? Like when to change the belts, and fluid/oil change intervals, etc?

Most likely... I would assume it be quite similiar to any other N/A scooby.

OT: Nice car, really digging the black!:happy0180:

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by Subaruwrxfan

I've been wondering, did the owners manual come with a maintenance guide? Like when to change the belts, and fluid/oil change intervals, etc?

Probably. I'll go check in a bit.

Originally Posted by BioRage

Most likely... I would assume it be quite similiar to any other N/A scooby.

OT: Nice car, really digging the black!:happy0180:

Thanks.

[Draco-REX]

Yup. 2013 Warranty and Maintenance Booklet.

Key points:

Oil and filter every 7500 Severe Duty: 3750
Plugs at 60K
Belts inspected every 30K
Air filter every 30K (!! I'll be doing mine every other oil change)
Coolant flush after 11 years/137.5K, then every 6yr/75K
ATF check every 30K, replace every 60K
Rear diff oil check every 7500
Brake fluid, replace every 30K
Manual Trans oil, no replacement scheduled, just inspection every 22.5K
Rotate tires every 7500
Fuel filter at 82.5K
Cabin filter every 15mo/15K miles.

Big service intervals are every 30K as per normal.

[Subaruwrxfan]

Wow, surprising about the 7,500 miles for the oil change, will most likely do every 3,750 but nice to have that flexibility. How soon after break in do you plan to change your oil?