MartinT
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Everything posted by MartinT
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That looks good on yellow.
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I would say that the TD NA setup (as I have) is more than adequate to keep up with such cars on alpine roads. What you might lose in straight line speed you will certainly make up in agility and handling. I was able to keep up with BMW M cars and Porsches in my supercharged CR-Z and the BRZ is quicker.
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The safest assumption with mods is that you will never get your money back. Both of my previous modded cars sold for book price and no more. That's fine as I accept it and I mod my car for the enjoyment alone.
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I've looked into this and Mike at TD, for instance, strongly advised me to stay with the stock intake and just add a K&N filter. Most performance gains are to be had with the exhaust side of things.
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Welcome! Don't see many red ones, looks nice. Sent from my LG-Q6 using Tapatalk
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At the risk of upsetting Lauren (!) my H&R Super Sport springs lowered it by about 35mm. It's as low as I would dare go and I still bottom out on the occasional sleeping policeman. It looks good to me and the ride is still very nice. I would not have it any harder or lower. http://www.hrsprings.com/products/detail/springs
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My BRZ has started groaning just after a cold start. It seems to be coming from just behind me and isn't linked to engine revs or gear. It seems to fade away completely after warming up. Is there a fuel pump back there somewhere? The car is just over a year old and due for its first service soon.
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Stationary. Once I'm under way I struggle to hear it and then it's gone. Evap system?
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That's not far off but mine doesn't seem to be rev affected. Did you work out what's causing it?
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Ouch, nasty! Sent from my LG-Q6 using Tapatalk
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I'll try and pinpoint it some more. Sent from my LG-Q6 using Tapatalk
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I did wonder but it's more of a constant low level groan than a chirp. Where is the fuel pump located, I can try and pinpoint it a little more the next time I start the car.
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Better description... It's like a low hum, not metallic rubbing, scraping or anything like that. It makes this low frequency groan/hum (like a motor with a bad bearing) just after starting and without even moving the car. The sound appears to be coming from behind me, not from the engine bay. Once I start driving I lose it in the general noise and then once it's warmed up it's gone.
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Interesting. I had a remapped and DPF-deleted BMW 335d M-Sport Coupe which was a tyre-shredder with 374bhp and 720nm (yes, really) torque. Even the 265s on the rears didn't last long. it was a rocketship in a straight line but was far too heavy to throw around. Great for motorway overtaking but little else. Now that I have the BRZ, I really don't miss it at all.
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For the remap to work well you will need a new exhaust manifold (header). With something like the TD and a remap, you'll have plenty of torque.
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Thanks, all. I've ordered a small set of push-pins dead cheap from eBay. @Sighe98 yes it's so that I can replace the black metal collar with a red one to match the red stitching in my car.
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Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to get the pin holding the reverse lockout shifter out? Some videos suggest using a 'push-pin' while another uses a hex key and hammer. What is the best tool for the job?
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Excellent, thanks!
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Thanks, so where do I get a push pin from? Do you know the diameter?
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ABS sensor?
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Which ones? I have a set of Rota Blitz.
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I'm on 225/45 17x8 Falken Azenis FK510 on a lowered car and the handling is amazingly precise while the ride quality is firm but still comfortable. Sent from my LG-Q6 using Tapatalk
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I went to wider 17" and I'm glad as the ride/handling balance is just right. Sent from my LG-Q6 using Tapatalk
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For modded cars, Adrian Flux have been good. I've used them for about 15 years now.
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Good luck with your search. I don't see many red ones at all.
