will300

Well this isn't a thread I was ever (for any car) hoping to write. However sometimes life doesn't always go to plan and unfortunately without going into too much detail I had a small accident in the BRZ a couple of weeks ago. As with most cars these days all they do is crumple, thus the car was declared a write off about a week after the accident. Its been a hard few weeks for me which is why I've not been around, trying to concentrate on other things. I then had the choice of what to do for another car, do I get another BRZ/86 or consider a completely different car. Lets just say the choice was a hard one, initially I found an identical BRZ which I put a deposit down on. However after thinking about it for a couple of days and concluding that the car I really want is a Nissan GTR R35, I cancelled the deposit on the BRZ. Now before you assume I've bought a GTR unfortunately I'm not flush with cash and have decided to buy something abit cheaper which enables me to pay some debts of. Thus I can then start saving for a GTR or a house when the time comes. Now for the new car there was 2 choices either a Ford Fiesta Zetec S with a 1L Ecoboost engine (the cheaper option) or the Fiesta ST (the more performance option). After a test drive in the Ecoboost I was seriously impressed, how can an engine manufacturer get a 1L to feel that powerful is impressive (fyi its got a massive 125hp). Then this morning I had a test drive in a Fiesta ST, the car is nice and pulls quite well and it reminded me how much I miss a turbo powered car. Anyway it was a nice car but the wrong colour for me, so I had a quick hunt on AutoTrader and found a black one up in Yorkshire with the added Mountune kit (a warranty approved power upgrade). After a quick look around the car and checking it had everything I wanted I asked for a test drive, I could tell almost instantly that the car felt even better than the standard one with more grunt. This just sold it to me and I decided it was the right choice to make. So I put a deposit down on the ST and will be picking it up on Friday. Now what your all most interested in some pictures. The BRZ: The new beast: On a slightly lighter note I have a few car bits I don't need anymore, if anyone is interested let me know and we can work on a price: 4x Completely new Dunlop Sport Maxx 18" (235/40/18) Tyres. 1x Alpine INE-W925R Radio Also I doubt I'll go to JAE now so does anyone want my JAE pass? This isn't me saying good bye, but I've still not fully taken it in yet. Will p.s. Spec K - I owe you a Sprint.

I'm still waiting on the gap insurance atm.

They maybe gone, but never forgotten...

Rab, which STi did you go for the brand new one or the previous generation? I did consider a brand new but the interior is so cheap (and no recaro's) I decided it wasn't worth it.

I'll still come along to some events (if I'm honest this is one of the best car clubs I've been in - yes its only the second one but still) and I'm still planning on coming to Rob's BBQ. As for JAE I'll see how I feel, initial I was going to book the time off work early this month but I haven't bothered so I might just pop along for the Saturday. Part of the reason I was considering selling the ticket, and I can just get a day pass. Mark: Ideally as close to £400 but I might be asking too much so £350 as they are brand new.

Dave it might be worth considering something like this: http://www.rearseatdelete.com/FRS-BRZ.html

Here are some of my photo's from Modified Live at Snetterton on the 5th July. Just need to sort out another 900 or so track photo's Thanks for looking. Will Part 1:

Depending on the price I'm interested.

Could of f***ing cleaned it first.

He doesn't need any, its got enough Subaru badges on it anyway. On Topic: Dan what other background do you / your company have? I just find it hard to believe a large UK corporation like Subaru would ask a company that specialise in hunting equipment reviews & video's etc, to create an online platform.

When is the simulator day?

These are the only track photo's I can be arsed to post. I definitely need a better lens for track action.

Tintinit - Needs to do a group buy!

I keep meaning to get this done, let me know when you find somewhere.

After seeing that picture on FT86, white and keep the vents carbon.

Belated happy birthday all.

Jay Smith, being awarded the trophy for fastest driveshaft at Woodbridge TSS

Part 2:

The US Satnav system on the BRZ is completely different to the UK satnav system. I'd just buy a tomtom, unless you really want to change head unit.

Welcome Alec

Welcome David.

Keith are you going Turbo or Supercharged? 9.5" wide wheels will be too much for a stock (non FI) car and you'll need coilovers to get them to fit properly. The design looks good however.

Happy Birthday Mark

Part of me thinks you should go lower, however Function > Form. Other than that looking good.

Welcome Neildon63.