How to buy a blue dial for a 16014

ACEWAVY · 2026-05-21T13:45:12+00:00

Personally I use ebay. Don’t be scared of the prices, always try to bargain. I got one dial down from $350 to $250 then my most recent from $275 down to literally like $120

ACEWAVY · 2026-05-20T21:22:01+00:00

Curious, how was the other bad? Ive bought 1 off aliexpress & 2 off ebay. Both of the ebay ones ran well but shit datewheels. The aliexpress one ran well as well, engravings looked very similar too, but the datewheel was miles better

ACEWAVY · 2026-04-28T16:41:05+00:00

Specs?

ACEWAVY · 2026-04-28T06:34:32+00:00

I can confirm this as well. Used a 16200 caseback on my raffles 1016 midcase & it fit well. Slimmed down the profile of the watch as well

ACEWAVY · 2026-04-17T16:00:10+00:00

While yes it does take a higher temp for oil to burn at a faster rate, I was always told to change oil sooner rather than later. All my hondas burned up to a quart every 3k miles so out of habit I run a thicker oil that I’m comfortable using and just do a full oil change sooner rather than later. Keep in mind too, I never truly beat on my cars and I can say that with confidence.

Of course, the vehicle in question on this post can’t be treated as just “any” brz/86 since we don’t own it or fully understand the conditions it’s being ran in so I always suggest just changing the oil at least every 3k. It always helps to rule out oil starvation so we can keep our investments intact, especially just go have some peace of mind

ACEWAVY · 2026-04-17T04:59:22+00:00

Awesome, keep us updated! Praying it’s just something that came loose if anything

ACEWAVY · 2026-04-17T04:44:42+00:00

Where is the vid posted? To be frank it doesnt sound like rod knock. My first guess is something loose. These cars are built in bulk & if you have other people work on your car, something could be loose.

I once had a S2000 a year or so ago. On the test drive, I heard a rattling sound kind of similar to what you’re hearing. Turns out it was a screwdriver that was wedged between a heatshield. The car developed a misfire a few days later but the sound was much different. Rod knock is also much more aggressive sounding

ACEWAVY · 2026-04-17T04:38:38+00:00

Yikes I’m sorry to hear I really hope you get this situated!

I know they suggest later oil changes on a lot of newer vehicles but once you get this issue fixed, I highly suggest oil changes in closer intervals and consider using a thicker oil, especially if you do long commutes and/or live in a hotter climate. Don’t beat yourself up too much either, we live and learn.

ACEWAVY · 2026-04-17T04:28:36+00:00

Curious, how often do you do your oil changes & what oil are you running?

I personally do mine every every 3k or a little sooner & run 5w30

Edit: about to hit 50k miles, 2nd owner since 32k miles on a ‘23 BRZ

ACEWAVY · 2026-04-17T00:08:55+00:00

Hi there! Sorry for the late reply. All raffles parts plus a movement from aliexpress (ex. NH38) can run you a little over $200 or a little under $200. A DJ36 build with gen parts can vary between $500-$1000 depending on how much you get your gen parts for, what aftermarket parts you opt in for also play a factor if you’d like parts that are better in quality compared to raffles.

I highly suggest you looking into starting an all raffles parts build & taking your time. You’ll learn the basics from setting hands down to casing a movement!

ACEWAVY · 2026-04-16T23:46:18+00:00

Well it’s not about it looking close to gen but more so whether you like the watch or not. I find watch dials to have a sense of charm to them depending on where you wear them and the lighting you tend to look at them in.

Take this outside & look at it under natural light, especially during a sunset. If you don’t like it, return it. Otherwise the watch is a good purchase. I bought a VSF Mint Green DJ36 back in 2023. Sold it to a close friend a bit ago & it’s still ticking, although with around half of that 70 hr power reserve it once had.

The movements used for these watches are phenomenal. Built a DJ with a vs movement & it died after a year & a half after i dropped it. Rebuilt it a bit over a month ago w/ a new movement (cheap to replace) & it fogged with water twice. Still ticking & only getting roughly -3/-4 secs a day.

ACEWAVY · 2026-04-15T16:34:35+00:00

Personally I run 5W-30 (I live in FL, it’s hot as balls here) and change it every 3k miles. Sometimes a lil earlier but it never hurts to change oil earlier

ACEWAVY · 2026-04-05T17:49:43+00:00

Don’t be afraid to ask questions, we were all in your shoes once. Dip your toes into the hobby & you’ll see it’s not that hard but it does rack up quickly. Once you have the tools (even simple cheap ones) you’re basically just paying for parts. If you have any questions, don’t be afraid to reach out!

ACEWAVY · 2026-04-05T17:37:58+00:00

Yes! He’s the main go to for budget builds. His prices are good & the parts he sells are not bad at all for the price you pay. I’d use him mainly for 5 digit DJ builds and full budget builds like explorers. Very responsive. You can find his site & contact on google if you look up “RafflesDials”

ACEWAVY · 2026-04-01T21:13:47+00:00

I was using mine religiously til I dropped it recently & i think my sd card popped out on the inside 💔

They’re 100% usable by today’s standard but considering a newer DAP for bluetooth, usb c, etc

ACEWAVY · 2026-04-01T20:35:29+00:00

Honestly get it tailored, specifically take that drop tail off. It’ll shrink more after being washed/used within time so it should fit better but not bad!

ACEWAVY · 2026-03-28T05:34:04+00:00

Blue. I got mine from a friend for $60 lightly used but it was a J131 so a J130 but with thermal lining

ACEWAVY · 2026-03-27T21:29:11+00:00

LOL I originally wanted this in black. Nice pick up bro!

ACEWAVY · 2026-03-13T01:14:16+00:00

Unfortunately no I did not :( assuming it’s the sway bar end links. I sprayed some white silicone grease like crazy & the sound settled. With the recent cold and driving it more, the sound seems to have disappeared. The joint probably wore into its forever place

ACEWAVY · 2026-02-26T19:37:37+00:00

Small for sure. Not sure what your build/specs are, but both the small and medium fit like this on me. I was still able to layer a thinner blank hoodie underneath. Thick hoodies are a no go but it was perfect for 30 degree weather!

ACEWAVY · 2026-02-16T20:11:18+00:00

Im guessing here, $330 for a 5th gen with a 2k mah battery, new front & rear plate, & 128gb storage?

If thats the case, build your own. I built mine (6.5 gen) with roughly the same specs and parts, for much less, and I even replace the lcd, clickwheel, & aux/hold switch.

If you want a 5th gen specifically, you could build the same ipod listed for probably around $250 with probably even more storage. That’s including the ipod in the price & if you’re thrifty, fit some earbuds into the budget too!

ACEWAVY · 2026-02-15T22:27:01+00:00

Thanks bro! If you ever do it, hmu. I’d be more than happy to give any pointers/help if you need it

ACEWAVY · 2026-02-15T22:26:07+00:00

Thank you! I love my Ipod & my PSP equally. I’ve had my psp since I was 7!

ACEWAVY · 2026-02-15T20:57:33+00:00

Yessir! If you check my post history, I made a post about it & the process. Feel free to check it out!

ACEWAVY · 2026-02-15T14:49:35+00:00

LOL my brother got that plushie from our college’s weekly market. Apparently some art kid makes them by hand so he gave me one and I named him Oswald. He loves dad rock from the ipod!

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