Thoughts on Subaru's BRZ RWD - Page 38

chanomatik · 10-13-2012, 03:08 PM

Another of the Invidia N1.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwgS55VxDIg&hd=1

Borla is too high-pitched. JDM? You mean the bolt-on tips?

Otherwise I like the STI Sport Muffler, which I think would sound nicer with a high-flow cat. However, the STI one is $1800 on sale... That's a nice set of wheels and tires right there.

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furtive · 10-13-2012, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanomatik

Another of the Invidia N1.

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwgS55VxDIg&hd=1

Borla is too high-pitched. JDM? You mean the bolt-on tips?

Otherwise I like the STI Sport Muffler, which I think would sound nicer with a high-flow cat. However, the STI one is $1800 on sale... That's a nice set of wheels and tires right there.

Naw, there some jdm ones that are header back like mine

chanomatik · 10-13-2012, 05:00 PM

Like HKS? There are a few that just don't look or sound right. Any that have come out too quickly don't usually get my vote. They seem rushed. Nameless is the top for gaining my respect, then Invidia, then Mach V.

chanomatik · 10-23-2012, 12:01 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sIRnsswIyo&hd=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQG_HeGzx3I&hd=1

chanomatik · 10-23-2012, 04:36 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aIcvFJM4DU&hd=1

chanomatik · 10-23-2012, 06:42 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLgkWPekRaY&hd=1

Getagrip · 10-26-2012, 02:41 AM

SEMA starts next week. I interested to see how many companies use the twins to showcase their wares.

chanomatik · 10-26-2012, 02:45 AM

Are there any parts in particular you're hoping to see developed?

I tried getting WC LatheWerkz to make a replacement reverse lockout ring for the BRZ to replace the cheapy plastic stock one, but because of the sheer size of the flaring of the ring's top and bottom it just wouldn't be cost-effective. Perrin made one for the STI, maybe I'll ask them to make one for the BRZ? But without their logo on it, which I doubt they'd do. It's just tacky-looking with their logo on a reverse ring.

Getagrip · 10-26-2012, 12:39 PM

Nothing in paticular. I just like the affirmation that I chose a successful car

kayetealynn · 10-27-2012, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getagrip

SEMA starts next week. I interested to see how many companies use the twins to showcase their wares.

Many.

I've gotten tons of vendor emails regarding SEMA over the past week and a lot of them are bringing one of the twins.

I'm looking forward to attending next year's show if I can manage it!

Dominator · 10-29-2012, 04:07 PM

Here's a start of the SEMA cars.

Dominator · 11-02-2012, 02:40 PM

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On this episode of Wide Open Throttle, Jessi Lang heads to Indiana to experience firsthand the impact tires have on a vehicle's performance. Find out how the 2013 stock Subaru BRZ behaves on the track and see the difference a one-inch increase in tire-size makes in its overall performance.

Modifying the 2013 Subaru BRZ! The First Change a Driver Should Make - Wide Open Throttle Episode 39 - YouTube

And she's hot!

chanomatik · 11-02-2012, 03:16 PM

Oh yes! Faptastic on all accounts! Thanks, Dom!

Dominator · 11-02-2012, 03:55 PM

I figured you'd like that one, given the color combo and what you were looking to do for your wheels.

LiLpNoY · 11-02-2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dominator

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQwWdZ00HYQ

And she's hot!

Awesome video. Those wheels would look hot on wrb and lr as well

_davin · 11-03-2012, 12:54 AM

Great video, thanks. I went and looked up those wheels and they're only 17lbs!

For 18's that seems amazing. I'm interested to know how that would compare to something like the Mach V Awesomes which are 17x9, so more sidewall but another 1"+ of tread you could fit on there.

chanomatik · 11-06-2012, 12:25 PM

One of my mods I plan on executing is shaving the roof antenna. I don't listen to the radio and I plan on swapping out the head unit anyways. These are the only FR-S/BRZ/GT-86 I've seen do it. In case you were curious about what it might look like:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...t=20934&page=2

Spoiler Alert: The teal FR-S won the challenge.

Dominator · 11-06-2012, 03:02 PM

Here's a gallery of the BRZ / FR-S SEMA cars. There are some great details on these cars. Lots of aftermarket support for this vehicle.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/scion...ars-sema-2012/

chanomatik · 11-07-2012, 12:46 PM

Very awesome Speedhunters article.

http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/11/why-we-drive/

bjcarter2 · 11-12-2012, 11:11 PM

http://youtu.be/6aIcvFJM4DU

kayetealynn · 11-13-2012, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanomatik

Video Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aIcvFJM4DU&hd=1

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjcarter2

Video Link: http://youtu.be/6aIcvFJM4DU

Just in case anyone didn't see it..

chanomatik · 11-13-2012, 03:27 AM

This Is How Your Wife Reacts When You Buy a Toyota GT 86 - YouTube

bjcarter2 · 11-13-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayetealynn

Just in case anyone didn't see it..

So this doesn't go unseen...

chanomatik · 11-13-2012, 11:39 AM

I'm so over the Rocket Bunny kit.

_davin · 12-08-2012, 04:08 AM

I like the GT86 because it’s come barreling into the bottom end of the marketplace with a big dirty smile on its face and a suggestion in the way it stands that it wants to have fun with your middle parts. It’s a car designed for one thing only: fun.

-Jeremy Clarkson

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/j...gt86-2012-12-7

12-08-2012, 04:08 AM	#950
_davin NASIOC Supporter Member#: 260501 Join Date: Oct 2010 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, Alaska Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5dr SWP Ltd	I like the GT86 because it’s come barreling into the bottom end of the marketplace with a big dirty smile on its face and a suggestion in the way it stands that it wants to have fun with your middle parts. It’s a car designed for one thing only: fun. -Jeremy Clarkson http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/j...gt86-2012-12-7 Last edited by _davin; 12-08-2012 at 04:17 AM.

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10-13-2012, 05:00 PM	#928
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	Like HKS? There are a few that just don't look or sound right. Any that have come out too quickly don't usually get my vote. They seem rushed. Nameless is the top for gaining my respect, then Invidia, then Mach V.

10-26-2012, 02:41 AM	#932
Getagrip Scooby Specialist Member#: 2045 Join Date: Aug 2000 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: anchorage,alaska Vehicle: BRZ, E90 BMW 330xi 05 Mustang GT (hers)	SEMA starts next week. I interested to see how many companies use the twins to showcase their wares.

10-26-2012, 02:45 AM	#933
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	Are there any parts in particular you're hoping to see developed? I tried getting WC LatheWerkz to make a replacement reverse lockout ring for the BRZ to replace the cheapy plastic stock one, but because of the sheer size of the flaring of the ring's top and bottom it just wouldn't be cost-effective. Perrin made one for the STI, maybe I'll ask them to make one for the BRZ? But without their logo on it, which I doubt they'd do. It's just tacky-looking with their logo on a reverse ring.

10-26-2012, 12:39 PM	#934
Getagrip Scooby Specialist Member#: 2045 Join Date: Aug 2000 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: anchorage,alaska Vehicle: BRZ, E90 BMW 330xi 05 Mustang GT (hers)	Nothing in paticular. I just like the affirmation that I chose a successful car

10-29-2012, 04:07 PM	#936
Dominator NASIOC Supporter Member#: 156712 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Vehicle: 1991 Legacy SS Pearl White	Here's a start of the SEMA cars.

11-02-2012, 03:16 PM	#938
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	Oh yes! Faptastic on all accounts! Thanks, Dom!

11-02-2012, 03:55 PM	#939
Dominator NASIOC Supporter Member#: 156712 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Vehicle: 1991 Legacy SS Pearl White	I figured you'd like that one, given the color combo and what you were looking to do for your wheels.

11-03-2012, 12:54 AM	#941
_davin NASIOC Supporter Member#: 260501 Join Date: Oct 2010 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, Alaska Vehicle: 2011 WRX 5dr SWP Ltd	Great video, thanks. I went and looked up those wheels and they're only 17lbs! For 18's that seems amazing. I'm interested to know how that would compare to something like the Mach V Awesomes which are 17x9, so more sidewall but another 1"+ of tread you could fit on there.

11-06-2012, 12:25 PM	#942
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	One of my mods I plan on executing is shaving the roof antenna. I don't listen to the radio and I plan on swapping out the head unit anyways. These are the only FR-S/BRZ/GT-86 I've seen do it. In case you were curious about what it might look like: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...t=20934&page=2 Spoiler Alert: The teal FR-S won the challenge.

11-06-2012, 03:02 PM	#943
Dominator NASIOC Supporter Member#: 156712 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Vehicle: 1991 Legacy SS Pearl White	Here's a gallery of the BRZ / FR-S SEMA cars. There are some great details on these cars. Lots of aftermarket support for this vehicle. http://www.autoblog.com/photos/scion...ars-sema-2012/

11-07-2012, 12:46 PM	#944
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	Very awesome Speedhunters article. http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/11/why-we-drive/

11-13-2012, 11:39 AM	#949
chanomatik NASIOC Supporter Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: East Anchorage (yuck!) Vehicle: 2013 BRZ Ltd 6MT CBS Counter-steer like a boss	I'm so over the Rocket Bunny kit.