Draco-REX's BRZ "Ghost"

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by 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?

I'm going to change it at 1000mi then at 4000 and every 4000 after that to keep things easy. This car won't be driven too hard, but I'm not a fan of the new longer OCIs manufacturers are recommending; especially when coupled with such lightweight oil.

[blu_]

One thing to note about that on Subaru's, is the "severe duty" 3750 recommendation basically includes most types of drivers. Either by where you live, or the type of driving you do.

Draco, I'm also going to do a change at 1k, but want to figure out what kind of oil to use on that first change. Don't these engines not come with synthetic from the factory, but then require it afterward?

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by blu_

One thing to note about that on Subaru's, is the "severe duty" 3750 recommendation basically includes most types of drivers. Either by where you live, or the type of driving you do.

Draco, I'm also going to do a change at 1k, but want to figure out what kind of oil to use on that first change. Don't these engines not come with synthetic from the factory, but then require it afterward?

It's a huge debate about what they come with. But the requirement is for a 0W-20 which only comes in Synthetic. I'll be using Penzoil Platinum as it has a good following at BobIsTheOilGuy.com. The best would be Amsoil or RedLine. I would recommend against Mobil 1 as Subaru engines seem to like drinking it.

[Draco-REX]

I let my inner ricer out to play today. I got rid of the junk tips and replaced them. I didn't let him go too crazy and kept him to 3.75" tips.

Tip removal thread here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7275





They are simple DC Sports EX-1011 tips. They aren't much wider than stock, but their shape fills out the cutouts a bit better.

[FrX]

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

The throttle was a little soft off the dealership lot, but it was just the usual Subaru blank ECU pedal. It's very responsive now that I've driven it 50 miles (as good if not better than my 07 STI's pedal.)

I noticed the same thing. At 12 miles, it felt really laggy, and was actually annoying. Now that I've put a bit more mileage on, the response is definitely more immediate.

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by FrX

I noticed the same thing. At 12 miles, it felt really laggy, and was actually annoying. Now that I've put a bit more mileage on, the response is definitely more immediate.

If it's the same as my STI, it'll be like that whenever you reset the ECU.

[blu_]

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

It's a huge debate about what they come with. But the requirement is for a 0W-20 which only comes in Synthetic. I'll be using Penzoil Platinum as it has a good following at BobIsTheOilGuy.com. The best would be Amsoil or RedLine. I would recommend against Mobil 1 as Subaru engines seem to like drinking it.

Did not know 0-20 only comes in synth. Thanks.

On my STI RedLine kept my internals looking literally brand new. BUT I have heard it can show a bit more bearing wear and I did have bearing problems in that car :/ When they stripped my engine down it looked like it had like 5k miles on it, it was so clean. Bearing issues were also most likely caused by a very bad driving situation, where I was forced to lug my engine for an hour up a mountain pass at a speed slower than idle in 1st gear. Semi trucks can move slower than walking speed and I had no where to get off the road. Next day I had rod knock

Definitely agree on Mobile 1.

Been thinking about trying amsoil

[ayau]

nice looking tips. where did you get them? were they plug and play?

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by ayau

nice looking tips. where did you get them? were they plug and play?

Bought them at the auto parts store I work at. After removing the stock tips these just clamp on.

[RallySport Direct]

Loving the Black!!!!! Looks great!

[Draco-REX]

So, a couple days and 130 miles of living with this car so far. It gets better and better the more in sync I get with it. You really need to be involved with the engine, it's RPMs, and your gears to really make it sing. But when you do, it is a rather torquey-feeling engine. The big problem I'm finding is that , coming from a turbo car, I unconciously keep it in the 3.5K-4.5K range when accelerating. That's the sweet spot for a turbo EJ, but it's the precise dead spot for the FA20. If I keep myself out of the valley, the car wants to leap ahead and just GO! Splitting the Tach into two distinct rev ranges (idle-3500 and 5000-redline) is necessary. And it's something I'm slowly learning.

[pizzahead20]

thanks for the updates. got your GrimmSpeed plated holder on yet? Would be great if you could post some pictures of it on your precious brz. haha.

[Tbxgz]

Originally Posted by Draco-REX

Bought them at the auto parts store I work at. After removing the stock tips these just clamp on.

How hard was it to remove the stock tips? Big improvement over the stock tips. Good inexpensive fix.

edit* just saw ur link to the tip removal

[Draco-REX]

Originally Posted by pizzahead20

thanks for the updates. got your GrimmSpeed plated holder on yet? Would be great if you could post some pictures of it on your precious brz. haha.

No plates yet, still have the temp tag. Soon as I get the paperwok from the dealership I'll have plates and can post pictures.