Matt's MY2013 BRZ Thread

Discussion in 'Member Journals & Project Build Stories' started by Matt, Jun 10, 2012.

  1. nicad

    nicad Yes I am a troll

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    so you like it except how it drives?

    I guess you could buy it and sit in it in the driveway and crank up the stereo in it. pretty expensive for all that, though
     
  2. slowwrx

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    I've got a sweet lazyboy and a Ipod I'm willing to let go for 24k.
     
  3. Matt

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    He hasn't driven it.
     
  4. longfury

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    This...

    I didn't want to ask to drive his car since he had only had it for about 5 days. This is a case of the internet not conveying the implied parts and me not full explaining.
     
  5. Sparta

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    I think you conveyed your message and intent well in this post. Nicads just anti BRZ
     
  6. CelticPride

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    I agree. Most everyone on here anti anything with < 250 hp.
     
  7. 07Ltd#767

    07Ltd#767 The Neighborhood Drunk

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    tends to happen when my 6,000lb chevy tahoe can outrun a 'sports' car.

    That said, I don't dislike the BRZ, other than the fact it's overpriced IMO. They look much, much better in person, though if I were to get one, Shring and I would have the exact same car. That SWP is so fucking sexy
     
  8. longfury

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    Yeah, the BRZ is the first Subaru I have seen that the SWP looks good on it.

    I would probably go dark grey though on my own car.
     
  9. CelticPride

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    Fail.........straight line talk.


    I'd like to see that Tahoe go head to head in the mtns with it.
     
  10. 07Ltd#767

    07Ltd#767 The Neighborhood Drunk

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    I'd also like to see the BRZ carry a 6000lb boat, or more than two people. It's beside the point.

    You can pick and choose options to put them where ever you like, but straight line or not, a $30k+ SPORTS car should be able to out perform a chevy tahoe in ANY performance test you want to throw at it.
     
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  11. CelticPride

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    Well I can agree with that statment but I guess I'm one of the few that agree's with wiki's definition of a classic SPORTS car.

    To me performance driving is maneuverability at the limits...not how much power or who you can beat.

    It can however be interpreted many ways and none are necessarily incorrect.
     
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    The tahoe is not faster than the brz. or did I miss something?
     
  13. nicad

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    I like the car... I just feel that people are liking it for weird reasons.

    none of us know (except shring) how it drives. everything else is just bullshit and speculation

    edit: would you consider my BMW a 'sports' car? it has 4 doors and is heavy.
     
  14. CelticPride

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    Speak for yourself......I knew how it drove before Shiring even took delivery of his.


    You M5 is not a classic sports car. It's a high performance sports car. The BRZ fits the 'classic' sports car definition to the t.
     
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    :drama:

    Here comes the 10 page discussion on a question that will never be able to be answered. :rofl:
     
  16. rsutton1223

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    Matt got a new car? I thought he drove a Miata.
     
  17. crazyazn

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    its really a body kit and wrap on the miata
     
  18. rsutton1223

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    Toyosubada?
     
  19. nicad

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    trolololol
     
  20. slowwrx

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    Yep, as they should be its a evolutionary leap backwards.

    I'm glad they are building a sports car doesn't change the fact that it needs more power.

    I'm also glad Matt is happy with his purchase. To each his own.
     
  21. nicad

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    I really like the stance and paint scheme. I think supercharging it would be awesome and make me want to buy one
     
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    I'm not a fan of supercharging on small displacement engines.

    I would rather have a turbo in the Dom 1.5 size range. Front Mounted turbo like the new legacy for quick boost response.

    Could be verycool
     
  23. Sparta

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    Mmmm
     
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    brz

    i drove it before ppl had it, it does handle well, and the seats..... man the seats are tits
     
  26. lsnaple

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    I could go for some tit seats. I'd probably never get out of them though.
     
  27. nicad

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    you need some active bolstering BMW seats. #firstworldproblems
     
  28. Matt

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    [​IMG]

    got the winders done today..
     
  29. crazyazn

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    nice sunglasses
     
  30. RSConvert

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    Looks Maddox!!!!
     
  31. Drowland87

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    It's been a few weeks since I logged on last, didn't know you received yours already. CONGRATS! I'll have to see it in person next meet.
     
  32. slade1274

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    How about both? :rofl:

    http://www2.toyota.co.jp/jp/news/12/05/nt12_0510.html
     
  33. jrat

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    Looks good, man. I may have seen you in the rain on Peachtree a few weeks back. I'm in a WRB 06 STi.
     
  34. Galimore

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    Congrats Matt! Sweet ride
     
  35. rsutton1223

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    Matt's was the coolest out of the 3...just sayin'...

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  36. slade1274

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    for sure from that angle! still torn on the front ends... I like the fog area of the BRZ better, but not a fan of the mustache area. I'd have to buy a black one. ;)
     
  37. Eco Auto Clean

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    ohhh now he makes it to C/O...i see how it goes..looking good Shiring!
     
  38. Matt

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    The 'stache looks a LOT better in person.
     
  39. 07Ltd#767

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    agreed. when the car is rolling straight at you, it has a very aggressive looking stance. I think the designers did a great job on the front end of that model
     
  40. crazyazn

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    Also surprisingly (maybe just for me) the BRZ's front end is much more aggressive than the FRS's when I saw it yesterday. That front 'lip' molded into the bumper juts out fairly far and ties in really well with everything over the FRS's to me, its like a 'under bite' while the FRS is a 'over bite'.
    It doesn't help that I'm really bias to the white that Matt went with though.
     
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  42. Matt

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    More than likely. I'm pretty sure at this point I'm the only white BRZ in Atlanta. And I work on Peachtree :rofl:
     
  43. RSConvert

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    It's clearly the badge that gives it that effect.
     
  44. JEFFSTI

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    Hey Matt, can you call me if you are still wanting to set up a time when we can do templates of your ride in exchange for free Lamin-x. 706 955 0677. I am here till 6:00 m-f

    Thank you,

    Jeff smith
    Lamin-x
     
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    Only reason I visited this journal was for the tease, lame.
     
  47. Matt

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    Moar pics!

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  48. slade1274

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    ^^^ podium finish. Fitting.










    Hint:
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  49. Max Q

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    Yeah, SWP > *

    The side mirrors are perfect, too.
     
  50. Matt

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    Went up to Lamin-X on Saturday AM so they could use the car as a template for their product lineup. Below are the results. The guys up at Lamin-X run an a top notch facility. If only they weren't up in the middle of nowhere. :rofl:

    Headlights: 6% tint
    DRL & Foglamp: Clear
    Side marker: GunSmoke (12%)

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