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Other outdoor items (than cars) will benefit from that. I don't believe in WL washing.

Hmmm, reminds me, I should try my mystery box stuff a bit more. Good write up, thanks. I do want a short gun, but I don’t know why. P.S. Shampoos should have some suds, I hate ones that don’t, even if they clean and lubricate well. It ruins the whole fun of it.

This is really starting to look sexy, love the updates.

I’m not an expert but I understand the magic of graphene is in the hexagonal structure and the atoms all being arranged in a horizontal lattice, a single layer thin. It seems technically challenging to produce in a lab and I’m pretty sure that squeezing it out of a bottle isn’t part of that process. Reeks of detailing buzz words like nano, silicon, glass, si02, ceramic that are misappropriated for bottles that have no correlation with the processes they “lend” from. Not that I’m deeply cynical

Approved for now, but please add pictures as per the for sale rules.

Niiiiice. I need to do the ones on the BRZ, they look a bit sorry. Will defo try the clay. I can’t say I’m too disappointed the ones on the cayman are matt black!

Exciting to read, I too got an experience for my birthday and was not overly excited about the super cars on offer, but that changed quickly when I saw the Atom was available too. Can’t wait. Great commitment getting the Z out there in those conditions, I’m much more of a sunny day guy!

Ridiculous, you meant Twitter.

It's been a while since I thought about the real life experience of my 350z. To sum it up, I loved it. it's not a lightweight sports car, but then I don't think it was ever meant to be. It sits nicely in the space where it's as sporty as an enthusiast would want, whilst being extraordinarily good value, comfortable & practical enough to pack your bags (and golf sticks) for a long trip all over Europe & back and never get tired of driving your grand tour. With subtle mods to the interior and exterior you can address the weak points and make it a really pleasant place to be. But if you want to go the other way and stiffen it up and add boost, you can make it considerably more hardcore (depending on your appetite for discomfort). I think it's widely acknowledged as being accommodating to spirited driving (see that Tiff video and similar from VBH) and can be provoked into oversteer, by those with the skills, as easily and predictably as you could want. I never had any problems with the gearbox that new fluid didn't solve, it was supremely robust given the stick it got. If I had any regrets about ownership it was spending money chasing fractional HP gains on an N/A car. All it really needed was an exhaust for a bit more noise and a remap for a bit sharper throttle response. Styling mod choices are endless and totally subjective, I loved doing little tweaks to freshen it up, but the stock one still looks fab (minus the giant aerial). I moved to the BRZ because I wanted less mass and grip, for the ability to be playful with it at lower speeds. I did miss the lazy grunt of the 350z when I was on the motorway though, and on overtakes. The BRZ feels more "alive" on a B road than the 350z did, but then it also is less pleasant to be in for long spells and not everyone wants to know the texture of the road surface beneath them, all of the time. Compared to my 2014 Cayman GTS, it stacks up very well on the GT side of things. Other than MPG (I get 35 from the 3.4L in the Porsche, compared to more like 23 from the 3.5L of the Z) and the PDK - but these are things that 10 years plus of development have brought, rather than failings of the Z. The interior and refinement isn't even close, but then again, the price points are vastly different. I paid about 5 times as much for the Cayman as the Z, and it's not 5 times the car. I think the fact that, even now, I still keep an eye out for a unicorn 350z HR on low miles, totally standard, says a lot about them. I'd probably not go back, if I'm totally honest, because life is too short for the same car twice IMO, if you are lucky enough to be able to keep trying new things. If I had eight grand to spend and was allowed only one car, I can't think of much else I'd rather be in. I just checked Autotrader and noticed prices are much stronger now than when I sold up, so might be a good time to jump in...

Love this. The family motor when I was a kid. Slammed on bags before people knew that was cool AF.

Sounds terrifying, glad they’ve put you right though, good luck with the recovery.

Calm down pal, I wouldn't want anyone who's lost loved ones to be offended.

Thanks for the kind words fellas, I’ve put a fair bit of time and effort into both the car and the ad. It’s a reluctant sale because I still love driving it but, I must admit, I always grab the keys to the Cayman when I want to go out and I’ve got some home improvements coming up, so it’s the sensible thing to do, to avoid dipping into savings. My only fear is I’ll kick myself down the line if I want one for a track car! As per the thread title mate.

Welcome to the sale of my much-loved 2013 Subaru BRZ, it has 82,009 miles, which are not moving up much as it has become my second car. It only goes out for a weekly run to keep it ticking over nicely. I am the second owner, purchased in March 2017, covering half of the total miles. As you will see, this is an OEM+ car. I originally intended to keep it indefinitely, so my changes have focused on addressing the weak points, to create a well sorted and hospitable BRZ. MOT & Service History Date Mileage Work Summary 12/06/14 11,651 Service 18/08/15 23,163 Service 21/06/16 32,527 MOT 27/02/17 38,138 Service & MOT 31/03/17 39,223 Service 30/11/17 44,832 Service - including gear oil, diff oil, brake fluid & spark plugs. 07/02/18 47,449 MOT 10/07/18 52,347 Service 01/02/19 62,770 Service & MOT - including gear oil, diff oil, brake fluid & aux belt. 18/04/19 66,177 Recall, Subaru - valve springs replaced (includes oil & coolant). - Additional work whilst the engine was out, spark plugs and clutch replaced. 06/12/19 74,599 Service 13/02/20 77,092 Service & MOT - including gear oil, diff oil & aux belt. 23/05/20 78,353 A/C pump replaced (squeaking) and A/C re-gas. The content above is a brief summary, an extensive folder of receipts, invoices and other supporting documents accompanies the car. I have made many improvements to iron out some of the factory shortcomings and make it a nicer place to be. I have added the Toyota arm rest, which covers the unsightly plastic chasm between the seats and provides a space to stow your phone, keys and change – you can even rest your arm on it. There is a lightning cable under the arm rest, which connects to the upgraded Sony XAV-AX100 head unit for CarPlay (and Android Auto if you prefer). The new head unit not only functions, sounds and looks miles better than the Fisher Price OEM stereo, it also displays the reverse cam feed. This can be changed to USB for non-Apple phones. The head unit is linked to upgraded Focal IS165 TOY speakers in the front doors and dash. I have also added sound 3mm deadening to the doors, wheel arches, boot floor, under the rear seats and on the rear wings. This reduces road noise and resonance from the speakers. Overall, it is a huge improvement in musicality over stock. Also included, a hardwired Mobius dash cam; tucked discretely behind the rear view, so it does not get in the way when driving. Records on a loop and operates on ignition, requires zero effort to keep an eye out for you. Underneath and out of sight, there are MTEC shift springs, which give a beautiful feel to the shift. Also on the drivability side, a Cusco extended accelerator pedal, it makes heal & toe that little bit easier. The cabin is in excellent condition throughout. It is regularly detailed, with surfaces protected, as well as cleaned. Despite my best care efforts, there is some very minor wear to the driver’s seat bolster. Moving backwards, the rear seats are all present and correct and the interior is excellent throughout. In the boot, I have added a cargo net (from my old 350z) to keep the shopping in check and some back seat pulls. This means you can drop the back seat from within the boot, without having to get in via the front doors. There is also a Perrin boot pull, so you can close the boot lid from a handle within, rather than touching the outside paint each time. Lockdown 1 killed the battery, so it has been upgraded. This outperforms the OEM battery in every way. If you have been looking at these cars, you will know the OEM battery is a weak spot. That is no longer the case. The exterior has had very few tweaks. You will notice that the front fog lamps are wrapped yellow (can be reversed easily if desired). I have also replaced the OEM aerial with the much more pleasing shark fin. The OEM brake lights have been upgraded to Valenti smoked red, a great improvement over the original silver. The rear fog/reverse combo lamp unit has also been upgraded. Last but not least, the parcel shelf 3rd brake light has been replaced with the Intec high level brake light, this provides much improved visibility out of the rear window but retains the 3rd brake light. My favourite exterior change is the 18” Enkei RPF1s which are running Michelin Pilot Sport 4 rubber (225/40/18). I hope these can be included in the sale, as they really set the car off, but will depend on the price agreed. The classic Subaru blue and bronze works beautifully, if I do say so myself. The 17” OEM wheels are included regardless (also with MPS4 rubber). On the performance side of things, again I have tried to address OEM shortcomings. On the front are a set of upgraded AP Racing CP9200 callipers, with two-piece discs and Ferodo DS2500 pads (Reyland kit). This delivers a boost in stopping power, I’ve not yet managed to run out of pedal. At the rear, the callipers remain OEM, however, they have been refurbished and colour matched to the fronts by Godspeed. The rear pads also match the DS2500s on the front and the rear discs are DBA T2s. There are also stainless brake lines fitted. Further performance improvements (with the added bonus of aural benefits too!) are UEL headers and the work of art which is the Ark GRiP exhaust. This adds a beautiful deep rumble when cruising. It’s not bad on full chat either. Recently the heat wrap on the headers was looking a bit thread bare, so that has been removed and they have been to Zircotec for full ceramic coating. To take advantage of the breathing mods, the car has been remapped by the well-regarded guys at Tuning Developments. This has been transformative in terms of getting rid of the infamous torque dip, really sharpening up the throttle response and such a worthwhile upgrade. It also adds other items such as launch control, flat foot shifting and a map for 95 RON – I have not needed these, but they do all work. When the car is not being driven, I indulge in my detailing hobby (have a little look here). It is only bathed and protected with my favourite products. Accordingly, the exterior paint, engine bay and interior are all in tidy order. The front end does have the stone chips associated with having covered 80k and there is the start of some lacquer failure low down on the front bumper, which can be seen here. Several of the brackets in the engine bay have been striped, rust protected and repainted. A large number of nuts, bolts and washers in the engine bay have been replaced with aluminium or stainless items from Pro-Bolt. During my ownership the car has never missed a beat and I will be genuinely sorry to see her go, it has been very well looked after and I’ve enjoyed spending time and money doing all the work. The big jobs like the clutch and spark plug change have plenty of time before they are due. Also, the 2013 MY Valve Spring Recall was done by Subaru and she’s covered 14,000 trouble free miles since then. The car has not wanted for anything on the servicing and maintenance front, the fluids (including differential, gearbox and brake) have been swapped multiple times in my ownership and drive & feel spot on. Always using quality replacements. I replaced the A/C pump (as it was squeaking) and had it re-gassed, so that is ice cold and will be for a good while yet. No vehicle is complete without a big file of invoices and history, I have kept almost everything since taking ownership and also found some from Subaru on the servicing before me. I have loved owning the BRZ and not only used her as a practical daily (it has had a full home cinema in there) I’ve also driven her across the B roads of the UK, through France, up and down the Swiss Alps, half the length of Italy & back. She’s never let me down. I am in no rush to sell. Please only make enquiries if you are serious. I am open to discussion on price and can remove mods like the Enkeis or Vent Gauge, to accommodate a price drop. However, ridiculous low-ball offers will only waste both our time. Yes, there are cheaper Toybarus out there on similar miles, but not in this condition, with all the weak spots addressed and certainly not in glorious WR Blue, with accompanying gold wheels. Thank you for reading this far, drop me a PM if you are interested. If you’d like to browse my build thread, it can be found here. I am more than happy to take you out for a drive, or for you to test drive it, provided fully comprehensive insurance is in place.

Impressive wood! Love that shape mate.

Pffffft, about time.

Sold - thread locked

Apologies, I didn't see the notification for this one until just now - should be approved now. GLWTS.

Tough trying to get a big sound from a small enclosure, other than turning the bass up to 11, try it in/out of phase to see if you’ve got any cancellation getting in the way. Always seems better after a break from a tricky job too.

I've always wanted to try a barging holiday Congrats mate, looks a beast, would love to have a go in one.

Please keep any organised meets until after 21st June (or whatever that date becomes, if it changes).

I did what he did, it was dead easy. A little trim tool can be handy for working a gap to poke wire in too.

Got any links to the threads your get errors on?

Turns out that every car you drive needs at least some mods... I've never really been that happy with the huge gaping recesses in the front bumper. Whilst they look mean, they hoover up leaves and road debris for fun - this just leads to rotten radiators and big bills from Stuttgart, so I took the plunge and got a full front end set from Zunsport. They're very subtle and fit nicely. If I wasn't so lazy I could have got some sheets, cut it to fit and mounted it behind the gaps, rather than in front. It probably would've looked better but I'm not that keen on the trial and error test fitting, improvising mountings and inevitable corrosion. Hopefully these proper ones will be good for many years. The buffoon who fitted the original number plate didn't use doublesided and manage to screw it on wonky, needless to say, I couldn't live with it. Turns out I couldn't live with the plate plinth either, so I've gone vinyl and I must admit it, I rather like it.

It's been a minute since I put some time, love and money into the BRZ - I must admit the more time I spend in the Cayman, the less tempted I am to grab the keys to the Subaru when I need to nip out. Hopefully with the easing of lockdown and putting two cancelled Spa trips behind me, I might turn the tide and get her out on track. Speaking of which, she's a bit on the noisy side from some track limits and with that in mind I popped her into JBM Performance in Sheffield to have a large silencer welded in. Whilst she was in the rusty sump was replaced with a nice new OEM one, with a Cosworth baffle dropped in - well it'd be rude not to with it off. I also took the opportunity to address the heat wrap on the UEL, which was failing in two places. I've never really liked the wrap aesthetic to be honest, so I did the man maths and managed to justify sending the headers and overripe off to zircotec for a lovely coating. They look sexy AF, if I do say so myself. Might even keep the air in the bonnet a few degrees cooler too! Last but not least, I was getting fed up with shiny leather on the steering wheel, so I set about it today with some APC, leather cleaner and a soft bristled brush - talk about time well spent, the lovely matt look is back. Steering wheel junk - yuk!