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    Tweedbean got a reaction from Varelco in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    Nearly at the end of my BRZ journey, putting back to pretty much stock hasnt been fun but unfortunately it was worth more parting it out.  I will be putting up a proper for sale post once its 100% ready, but if anyone is interested feel free to drop me a DM.
     
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    Tweedbean reacted to Jay Bamrah in Does air suspension ruin road feedback   
    Can you reply once you fit it I would like to hear your opinion 
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    Tweedbean got a reaction from Leeky in Does air suspension ruin road feedback   
    This is the exact reason I have a used(like new) air setup in the garage ready for my Mini R56. In the uk there is so many opinions flying around RE air, where 90% of those people have never driven a car with it installed.  I’m looking to form my own opinions by installing it and giving it a go, if it’s rubbish I sell it for what I paid for it, but at least I know based on my own experience rather than someone else’s opinion.  Air isn’t all about stretched tyres and 3 piece wheels.  And if it’s any good I will be going for the same setup on my BRZ 
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    Tweedbean got a reaction from Subota Boy in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    Time for a little update, so this year I have just enjoyed driving the BRZ, I love that it just works with no fuss and even though its my slowest car its full of drama.  I fitted the Mod society auto fold mirror module, it works perfectly and fully recommend it. Install video here 
    I do need to try and get to a show or two in this as it feels like forever since I've been to anything like that.
    Last week I decided to give it a good clean and get some up to date photos as it sits right now:
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    I have no major plans to change things, maybe a few minor mods here and there over the coming months as I am currently going through a house move which is taking a lot of my focus right now plus I have a couple of other projects on the go.  I plan to upgrade the speakers all round at some point and I need to space those rear wheels out a little.
    For those that want to see the car in more detail, feel free to give my latest video a watch:
     
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    Tweedbean got a reaction from bob63 in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    Thanks, no unfortunately odometer readings are stored within the cluster.  I'm not particularly fussed RE the odometer reading on my car due to the fact its a project car I plan to keep, from what I have read, its not illegal to show the incorrect mileage it is only illegal to mislead others when selling a car on if the mileage is lower than what it is actually done.  I have kept a log of the mileage the old cluster had and the mileage the new cluster had when fitted for future reference if needed.
    You have a couple of different options, there are plenty of companies out there that can reprogram a cars mileages, a quick google search will find them.
    The other option is around dismantling the clocks, apparently if you are electric savvy you should be able to disassemble the clocks and read the memory chip and send the file to Gerald Just in the states and he will modify the file for you so you can write it to the chip. Not something I fancied attempting but possible. The simplest solution is to purchase a used cluster that has similar mileage to your car if you didnt fancy faffing with the above.
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    Tweedbean reacted to TomsGT86 in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    That colour is something else! Great build, congrats!
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    Tweedbean got a reaction from Scotty751 in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    What a transformation, really happy with how my BRZ turned out this year, I cant take many positives from 2020 but this is certainly one of them for me.  Thanks to Adam Ball for sending me this photo below.  From a white write off in March before I purchased it, to how it sits today, what to do to it next, no short term plans other than drive it right now.  
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    Photo taken by Adam Ball by James Baker, on Flickr
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    Tweedbean reacted to Luke in Interior Light Bulb   
    After reading this I finally bought one for mine. It’s amazing how fresh and updated the inside of the car feels when you get rid of the standard yellow/white light for the bright white. I can find all my stuff now when getting in and out of the car. 
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    Tweedbean reacted to Shippers in Interior Light Bulb   
    Yes, I found them good. Bright White and no tinge. I actually find the vanity mirror ones perhaps too bright! They are easy to swap and cheap so I figured it was worth giving them a go. No issues to report having had them in for about a year now. 
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    Tweedbean got a reaction from Luke in 2nd Gen GT86   
    I like the new exterior, its grown on me over the last few days.  But its that dash it feels dated before its even out and really does remind me a of an early 2000's MR2.
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    Tweedbean reacted to will300 in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    Wow that's some difference, nice job.
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    Tweedbean reacted to sxocpaul in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    FYI These are the early version of the N1. Later versions have the tailpipes riveted into place
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    Tweedbean reacted to sam534 in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    A bit of autosol metal polish will have those tips shining lovely. The decay pipe along with the n1 is going to be about as loud as an 86 can get as you have 0 muffler and basically a straight pipe all the way through. The cold start unless you get it mapped out will be very very loud.

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    Tweedbean got a reaction from ThatGuyThere in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    Its easily done, plus the new price you are asking is much better and if it wasnt for the tips I would have purchased it as its a super quality exhaust.  GLWTS
     
    In all honesty I was disappointed with the Borla UEL in terms of the sound difference, I thought it would be more dramatic, however thats easily sorted.  To hear the rumble that UEL puts out, I decided to go for an Invidia N1 catback exhaust, which I collected from a nice guy on the GT86 parts facebook page.  Really helpful and the exhaust is in great condition.  Only gripe with it is someone has taken what looks like wire wool or sand paper to the tips to give them a brushed look which didnt come on the N1.  That should be an easy fix and for the price I paid, I cant complain.  I have some polishing discs on the way to get the entire thing looking like new in no time and from what I read online should restore the polished finish on the 4" tips.  While collecting the exhaust I noticed a tuning developments decat front pipe 30 mins away so I decide to collect that while I was there, gives me the choice to fit to my requirements if needed as that was a decent price too.  
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    Here you can see the sort of brush finish on the tips vs the rest of the tail pipe:
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    Also my amp and wiring kit arrived this week, I've got to find some time to fit that too.  According to JL Audio, I managed to get one of the first JD amps in the UK which is nice:
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    I went for 100% the oxygen-free copper (OFC) wiring kit this time, heard good things and didn't cost much more:
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    Clocking up the miles in this now, finding every excuse to drive it at the moment, gone through 2 tanks of petrol in the last few weeks, more than I think I've use in the past 4 months.
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    Tweedbean reacted to ThatGuyThere in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    Yeah I over-priced it I realised (now, a year later) but fair enough on the tips!
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    Tweedbean reacted to ThatGuyThere in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    How about something similar but a little more unique? I still have this sat in the garage because I haven't gotten around to bumping the thread:
     
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    Tweedbean reacted to sxocpaul in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    Informative video. Nice one
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    Tweedbean got a reaction from sxocpaul in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    So this weekend I fitted my Borla UEL manifold.  The plan with this was to add some extra volume, some weight as you lose the first of two cats and being unequal length should add that Subaru burble.
    Borla UEL compared to stock by James Baker, on Flickr
    Now it was actually a pretty simple process to swap the manifold and it actually took me longer to jack the car up safely than to actually swap them over.  My biggest issues was swapping over the O2 sensors as one was seized due to the heat cycling of the metal.  I nipped up to Millsys Autos who help me out by applying some heat and out it came without ruining the thread.
    Here is the fitting video for anyone interested in trying it yourself:
     

     
    Now in terms of feedback on the actual outcome, of my three drivers above:
    1. Extra Volume - I am really finding it hard to say I can notice any volume difference, therefore if there is any its very little
    2. Weight Loss - Its definitely lighter than stock so this is confirmed
    3. Rumble - It has changed the tone and you can here some slight rumble but its not had the change I had hoped
    Clearly I need to mate this to a catback exhaust system to get the most out of this sound wise, which is fine as this was the plan but I was interested to see what impact just fitting this would have.  Here is a quick before and after video, I initially did have an exhaust leak as I didn't quite nip up the over pipe bolts enough, however this was quickly resolved with the car on jacks.  There is a slight rattle when I lift off when stationary, when I place my hand on the exhaust tips it goes away so I think something along the line may be making slight contact or I have a rattly exhaust tip, either way I will sort that when fitting a catback as it can only be heard when you sit there and rev the car stationary, which I dont do to often.   Im on the look out for an Invidia N1 if anyone has one for sale.
    Here is a before and after video, comparing the cold start up and revving over both a stock setup and stock catback with UEL:
     

     
     
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    Tweedbean reacted to choupolo in For Sale 17" space saver spare wheel with foam insert   
    Gotta be some kind of record! 😂
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    Tweedbean reacted to sneezy in For Sale 17" space saver spare wheel with foam insert   
    Pm'd
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    Tweedbean reacted to surrey86 in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    Appreciate I'm late to the party, but really love the paintjob on this, looks superb.
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    Tweedbean reacted to ThatGuyThere in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    I can highly recommend the focal kit to replace the front speakers. Get some sound deadening material to put in the doors while you're in there. Made a huge difference in mine, and I then just adjusted the stereo to front speakers only. With the subwoofer, it'll be perfect.
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    Tweedbean reacted to Molten86 in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    Awesome, thanks mate! 
    I’ve brought one from eBay also so will likely just do the same as you. 
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    Tweedbean got a reaction from Molten86 in tweedbean's Porsche RS Green BRZ Build   
    Hi thanks, I contact him through instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grigul_design/
    He is based in Latvia, I think he can source steering wheels to retrim for you, I never went down the route so assume you send him a deposit which you get back when you return your stock wheel to him once you have fitted your retrimmed one.  I just picked up a cheap second hand one on ebay/facebook marketplace and sent that for him to trim.
    Mine cost around £250 plus I think I then sent £15 for return postage once it was done.  That cost include the retrim and adding a flat bottom to it.  
     
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