MrH's BRZ Thread

[Raza]

Yeah.  It depends on whether you want people thinking that you're gay or thinking that you're a lesbian.

[mzziaz]

[giant_mtb]

You should start using tire shine, too.  It would put in a whole new world of sick-looking.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Yeah.  It depends on whether you want people thinking that you're gay or thinking that you're a lesbian.

Not sure if the lesbian thing applies to Scion... maybe just ghey

[Raza]

You should start using tire shine, too.  It would put in a whole new world of sick-looking.

Tire shine?  That shit is lame.

[giant_mtb]

Tire shine?  That shit is lame.

I suppose that's why every new car has it and every detailer uses it.  On a some cars, using just a little bit of tire shine to bring back the "brand new tire" look is all it needs...the BRZ is one of those cars, I suspect.  Not high gloss, but just a deep black tire.

[Eye of the Tiger]

protip:  don't tire shine motorcycles

[Raza]

I suppose that's why every new car has it and every detailer uses it.  On a some cars, using just a little bit of tire shine to bring back the "brand new tire" look is all it needs...the BRZ is one of those cars, I suspect.  Not high gloss, but just a deep black tire.

Maybe I've avoided it because the sidewall rollover issue on taller tires.  I don't particularly love the look, either.

[MrH]

Yeah, can't say that I'm a fan of tire shine.  Rubber is not a naturally reflective material.  It just looks like someone smeared snot all over it.

[Raza]

Yeah, can't say that I'm a fan of tire shine.  Rubber is not a naturally reflective material.  It just looks like someone smeared snot all over it.

That's the original formula.

[hotrodalex]

You can shine tires to just look blacker, instead of all shiny and crap. That's what I do on my car.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Yeah, black Krylon

[280Z Turbo]

I hate Armor-All. My Focus was "detailed" from the dealer with that shit everywhere. It's like the Armor-All monster jacked off on everything.

[Onslaught]

I hate Armor-All. My Focus was "detailed" from the dealer with that shit everywhere. It's like the Armor-All monster jacked off on everything.

I hate it too. I'll only use it or something like it if I've got no choice at all. And even then just a little and I'll try to get as much off after that as I can.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I hate Armor-All. My Focus was "detailed" from the dealer with that shit everywhere. It's like the Armor-All monster jacked off on everything.

They soak a rag in a bucket full of Armor All and rub it all over.

[Raza]

Armorall is the worst.

[280Z Turbo]

I hate it too. I'll only use it or something like it if I've got no choice at all. And even then just a little and I'll try to get as much off after that as I can.

If you've got pee in your bladder, there's always a choice.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I like the Meguiars low-gloss interior whatever stuff.

[Lebowski]

Looks nice, I'd leave it stock.

[TurboDan]

I like the Meguiars low-gloss interior whatever stuff.

That's what I use. It's far superior to Armorall. Gives the interior a clean look without appearing like you spilled a bottle of hair gel and rubbed it all over everything in your car.

[MrH]

This car is the best.  Ordered a homelink mirror today.  Debating whether I want to hardwire a Valentine 1 radar detector next to it.  I've seen people do really slick concealed displays within the mirror too.

I need to get started on some of these things.  Going to try and order vinyl sheets to wrap the taillights tonight.  Tint got delayed all the way until next week now.

[Cookie Monster]

This car is the best.  Ordered a homelink mirror today.  Debating whether I want to hardwire a Valentine 1 radar detector next to it.  I've seen people do really slick concealed displays within the mirror too.

I need to get started on some of these things.  Going to try and order vinyl sheets to wrap the taillights tonight.  Tint got delayed all the way until next week now.

Do this mang:

http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxster-electronics/37014-el-cheapo-rearview-mirror-mount-passport-9500ix.html

[Onslaught]

Yeah, can't say that I'm a fan of tire shine.  Rubber is not a naturally reflective material.  It just looks like someone smeared snot all over it.

Yea, but it looks like shit if you don't use something. I put the tire shine stuff on and then wipe as much off as I can so it's not all bling bling. But you can't have dull looking tires or a clean car looks like ass.

[MrH]

Do this mang:

http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxster-electronics/37014-el-cheapo-rearview-mirror-mount-passport-9500ix.html

Meh, too low.  If I did it, it'd be mounted above and to the right of the mirror.  Maybe a remote display the lights up in the mirror when an alert goes off.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

This car is the best.  Ordered a homelink mirror today.  Debating whether I want to hardwire a Valentine 1 radar detector next to it.  I've seen people do really slick concealed displays within the mirror too.

I need to get started on some of these things.  Going to try and order vinyl sheets to wrap the taillights tonight.  Tint got delayed all the way until next week now.

My Valentine One Is hardwired just to the left of my mirror.

[giant_mtb]

Maybe I've avoided it because the sidewall rollover issue on taller tires.  I don't particularly love the look, either.

Sidewall rollover is not an issue unless you're running at 7/10ths or more.  Plus, if rollover does occur, the road very quickly will strip the tire shine right off, reducing slickness.  New-looking tires look great, especially on taller tires on trucks/SUVs/etc.  It really just depends on the vehicle.  However, it is my firm belief that NO car looks good with dirty tires.  When I see a relatively clean car with mildly clean wheels, dirt all over the side skirts, and not-clean tires, I know that person is lazy and went through some shitty touchless automatic wash.  Those things do NOT clean wheels or tough low-body grime well, and the tires certainly don't get much attention. 

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[Secret Chimp]

Sidewall rollover is not an issue unless you're running at 7/10ths or more.  Plus, if rollover does occur, the road very quickly will strip the tire shine right off, reducing slickness.
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Fuck a fucking live I have never heard a more unthusiast concern.

[giant_mtb]

Fuck a fucking live I have never heard a more unthusiast concern.

Wait, my concern or his?  I'm not concerned at all. 

[giant_mtb]

And, Mike, if you really want to do a good job of protecting your interior with a low-gloss protectant, please do buy a gallon of this... http://www.autogeek.net/128oz.html  Yes, it's $60/gallon, but you can dilute it (I do about 2:1) in a spray bottle.  Apply it, wait a few seconds, and wipe it dry.  It leaves a low-gloss finish, protects the surface, and is super easy to use.  I'm amazed with it and glad I got it.  A gallon will last you a few years, guaranteed.  I use the stuff nearly every day and I'm only 1/4 through my gallon...it doesn't take much!  It's also a great low-gloss tire dressing.  A bit expensive, but well worth it.

[hotrodalex]

Sidewall rollover is not an issue unless you're running at 7/10ths or more.  Plus, if rollover does occur, the road very quickly will strip the tire shine right off, reducing slickness.  New-looking tires look great, especially on taller tires on trucks/SUVs/etc.  It really just depends on the vehicle.  However, it is my firm belief that NO car looks good with dirty tires.  When I see a relatively clean car with mildly clean wheels, dirt all over the side skirts, and not-clean tires, I know that person is lazy and went through some shitty touchless automatic wash.  Those things do NOT clean wheels or tough low-body grime well, and the tires certainly don't get much attention. 

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My dad used tire shine to keep track of the tire contact patch when he was running the autocross course. If the tire shine was still there, he could continue to deflate the tires a bit and get more traction. To help ease Raza's concern, he had the tires down to 30 psi and was running at like 9/10s, yet the sidewalls were fine. If Radial T/As don't roll over on an autocross course, I think any modern tire will be okay.