MrH's BRZ Thread

[S204STi]

[S204STi]

This seems like a suitable place to post this: http://autoblopnik.com/2012/10/08/toyota-expands-subarus-involvement-in-new-models/

?Once we drove the FR-S, we realized that our cars just suck,? said Toyota spokesman Joe ?Moe? Tetherball. ?Sure, our vehicles are reliable, but let?s face it, they?re as boring as whale shit."

[SVT666]

LMAO

[Laconian]

I <3 Autoblopnik.

[MrH]

The haiku about the FRS/BRZ is priceless too.  I forget it though, and can't access it here at work.

[850CSi]

This seems like a suitable place to post this: http://autoblopnik.com/2012/10/08/toyota-expands-subarus-involvement-in-new-models/

?Once we drove the FR-S, we realized that our cars just suck,? said Toyota spokesman Joe ?Moe? Tetherball. ?Sure, our vehicles are reliable, but let?s face it, they?re as boring as whale shit."

Really wanna drive a BRZ. They seem like a lot of fun. I don't think I'd ever buy one, but would be fun to try one out.

[S204STi]

The haiku about the FRS/BRZ is priceless too.  I forget it though, and can't access it here at work.

Lo, what joy is this?
Balance! Graceful oversteer!
Too bad it?s so slow.

[S204STi]

Really wanna drive a BRZ. They seem like a lot of fun. I don't think I'd ever buy one, but would be fun to try one out.

Yeah.  Mike's current plan is similar to what I would do with one; low-boost turbo upgrade, some wider (but same diameter) wheels and rubber, and whatnot.

[850CSi]

Yeah.  Mike's current plan is similar to what I would do with one; low-boost turbo upgrade, some wider (but same diameter) wheels and rubber, and whatnot.

Yeah, and he's got a sweet ride already.

My 'toy' would probably need to be a drop top and have at least the same number of cylinders and significantly more power than my car does (hence my comment about never owning a BRZ).

[MrH]

Curbed a wheel finally

Stupid exit from this parking lot.  It's a right turn out, really narrow, and rose bushes completely obstruct the view of traffic coming at you   Started going, saw a car quickly approaching, floored it, and barely scrapped the curb with my back right wheel.  Oh well, this thing is meant to be driven.

Had some fun with an M3 on the high way this morning.  He blew past me like I wasn't even moving

[MrH]

Taillights overlays, reverse light LEDs, license plate LEDs, all ordered.  I finally figured out what I need for the turn signals and flasher relay and will be ordering those this weekend.

Need to decide on snow tires soon, and whether I'm going to use my stock wheels for the winter or get cheap steelies.

[Secret Chimp]

LEDs = many Z's.

[Laconian]

Turbocharge the mood!

[MrH]

I know, I know. LEDs are lame. But it's cheap and I got some extra cash laying around in my PayPal account. Just trying to get it looking exactly how I want. LEDs to get everything to match plus the overlays to get rid of the ricey look of the taillights and it'll be just how I like it.

Snow tires are next. Any sort of forced induction won't be happening until I pay off the car completely. I'm putting a little over $1000 a month towards it. $4k on top of that for a turbo would be a little rough.

Besides, the good systems are still in development. I'm only entertaining the idea of the AVO turbo system (5 psi, 248 whp, full torque pretty much from 3k - 7.8k rpm) and the vortech supercharger. I'd prefer a supercharger, because this car is all about balance and the last thing you need when trying to feather the throttle mid corner is turbo lag.  The vortech will come with a warranty too. It's all about the power, price, and how much boost it needs to get that power. Ideally, I want to stay at 6 psi or under, and 300 or more HP at the crank or so. I'm afraid for a supercharger will need more boost than that to crack the 300 HP mark.

[S204STi]

Personally I'm running 16" steelies in the winter on minus-size snows, with a slightly narrower footprint.  I forget the exact size off the of my head.  But generally speaking, you'll want a narrower tread width, and more sidewall wouldn't hurt, either.

[Laconian]

Letting other early adopters suss out the issues = good idea.

[Raza]

Letting other early adopters suss out the issues = good idea.

Most FRBRiZerS just crash before something goes wrong. 

[AutobahnSHO]

WRX/STI and the Lancer Evo are the most wrecked cars in America.

This car attracts the same crowd and driving style.
There was an FRS wrecked a month or two ago- the forums lit up saying it was the first, guy admitted to turning traction control off, taking a sweeping curve really quick, and woke up with a telephone pole touching the motor. "I took that curve fast all the time in my FWD (CRX?) car.."

[Laconian]

I bet the world went all awesome and slow mo during his car's final dorifto.

[S204STi]

Most FRBRiZerS just crash before something goes wrong. 

[CALL_911]

http://blipshift.com/?utm_source=hoon&utm_medium=banner728x90&utm_content=sar&utm_campaign=DDN

It's calling your name.

[MrH]

Ha that's a cool one. Haven't seen it before. I was throwing around the idea of getting this one.

[Cookie Monster]

The one Ro posted is waaay cooler.

[Secret Chimp]

What's with you and mustaches when your idea of a lumberjack beard is like 1/2 an inch?

[MrH]

BRZ has a big black bar across the front bumper. Looks like a stache

[MrH]

http://blipshift.com/?utm_source=hoon&utm_medium=banner728x90&utm_content=sar&utm_campaign=DDN

It's calling your name.

Ordered.

[cawimmer430]

My client with the Peugeot RCZ parked next to a Toyota FT-86. Check out how big the RCZ is. 

[SVT_Power]

This was posted on reddit today. Maybe this is what you need to do with your BRZ senor H.

http://imgur.com/a/vVkqQ

[SVT_Power]

http://blipshift.com/?utm_source=hoon&utm_medium=banner728x90&utm_content=sar&utm_campaign=DDN

It's calling your name.

That website is dangerous. I'd have no problem buying most of the shirts they've had so far...

[r0tor]

WRX/STI and the Lancer Evo are the most wrecked cars in America.

This car attracts the same crowd and driving style.
There was an FRS wrecked a month or two ago- the forums lit up saying it was the first, guy admitted to turning traction control off, taking a sweeping curve really quick, and woke up with a telephone pole touching the motor. "I took that curve fast all the time in my FWD (CRX?) car.."

Many rx8s died similarly... Amazingly all of them had the stability control disabled