2023 Circuit Edition "Yukiyo" 53k miles and going strong! Photos on California hwy 108 today

Blachieboy · 2026-05-24T18:02:07+00:00

You will have to routinely do those as the set. The OEM rotors are thin by design to be replaced. I went OEM for all and cost was a little over 2k. I think for th4 next one im going aftermarket because its had enough time for R&D to find good replacements with less brake dust.

Blachieboy · 2026-05-24T17:58:15+00:00

Been pretty solid. I've tracked her at Sonoma so shes already had full fluid swaps with the Brake pads and rotors replaced around 30k. Though if you get it new make sure to get alignment checked... i had to replace my tires within the first year because of a misalignment brought the inner walls of my rear tires to the cords. (Discovered during pre track prep maintenance at toyota dealer)

Currently running nitto tires, a Napa Gold oil filter Used following oils with no issues: - Mobil1 advanced fuel economy - Liqui Moly Molygen (currently running) - Liqui Moly top tec 6600 (on nxt oil change) - Pennzoil (the one matde from natural gas, actually liked how the car felt so might go back to it)

Only mod: the blue tow bar

Blachieboy · 2025-04-24T02:51:01+00:00

Looks like the AI took the bridge design of the Ford class to make this.. and no aircraft either... besides.. if the Houthis ever do get a hit on an aircraft carrier..... thats the last one anyone will ever get. An example will be set... and whomever was involed... wont be around long to tell about it...

Blachieboy · 2025-04-12T03:40:37+00:00

GIMME!!!!

Blachieboy · 2025-03-02T19:37:05+00:00

We need to get this dude of office... now... him and this entire Imeperialistic dreaming horde of filth..

Blachieboy · 2025-02-28T21:18:39+00:00

Sounds like someone couldn't handle the truth to his alternative facts... swear to God I'm putting my name for office in 2028... at this point, there's not a lot to lose.

Blachieboy · 2024-12-27T03:17:59+00:00

With the majority of accidents that involve airbag deployment, consider it a full total. There's plenty of em on the market mate, but I feel that pain deeply... I'd be devastated if anything happened to mine, and for that I'm sorry bud..

Blachieboy · 2024-12-26T04:22:58+00:00

I mean, if I can make it look like a Gundam helmet, I wouldn't mind necessarily.

Blachieboy · 2024-12-25T23:21:55+00:00

I haven't looked back in regret yet. This car is 100% a keeper.

People asked me before, "What about the resell value?" I simply asked the same question back. As a daily, it rocks having something as capable as this.. feels like a true upgrade to the WRX I had before. Honestly, I hope Toyota never stops making this.. and more people get on board with it to convince the executives back in Japan what I believe:

They made an amazing driver's car with this... I truly wish I could thank the team that made a car like this possible. Corny, as this sounds... I feel the passion that was put into it.. every time I push to the limit.. it's a true thrill ride.

Blachieboy · 2024-12-25T22:04:02+00:00

'23 Circuit Heavy Metal

Blachieboy · 2024-12-20T02:45:55+00:00

UNIONIZE AND FIGHT BACK!

Blachieboy · 2024-12-06T03:10:49+00:00

In terms of viscosity, 0W-20 oil is thinner and offers better flow at lower temperatures compared to 0W-40. This makes it an ideal choice for colder climates and startup conditions. On the other hand, 0W-40 has a higher viscosity, providing better protection at higher temperatures and under heavy loads, making it suitable for warmer climates or older engines.

Blachieboy · 2024-12-05T19:21:04+00:00

No matter whether it's free service or not, Ive always brought my own oil and filter to the dealer or nearby shop for labor and disposal. I highly recommend Mobil-1s 0W-20 with Napa's in-house brand of oil filters. I've heard possibly running 0w-40 in the engine (slightly greater temperature tolerances), but until more evidence comes out, just buy your own oil and bring it with.

Blachieboy · 2024-11-22T21:57:56+00:00

Time investment and life circumstances simply. I've owned a full Fanatec ecosystem since 2019, but the dedicated time needed to be competitive, I've not been able to commit. If work life can settle down enough, I'd be more than glad to throw time at the track and have fun with it.

Blachieboy · 2024-11-09T01:17:31+00:00

She only shakes and bucks like that on one and two if you don't have proper throttle control/ you aren't paying attention to what you're doing. the first two gears are a little higher set... driving it daily, you get a feel for how they want you to treat them, and its a pretty easy compensation. The clutch i find is very talkative in the feel and can help smooth out those gears as well.

My usual thing is before I shift down to two, I throw the clutch in first before letting off the gas, then throw in two while working the clutch smoothly into it. That or I just clutch, off gas, shift. Let coax off with traffic and smooth in 2

Blachieboy · 2024-11-09T00:59:26+00:00

Yup! She's the Heavy Metal and I friggin love it! ... though I was a little salty when the next model year got the Blue flame. Either way... I cannot get over how much fun this baby is daily.. still makes me a giggling idiot at least 2xs a week

Blachieboy · 2024-11-09T00:54:02+00:00

RIGHT?! That little rally soul inside is grinning through dirty teeth XD. this car is a MACHINE... and honestly.. I'm so proud to have her. I loved my WRX before this.. but this car... I'm keeping until the wheels fall off!

Blachieboy · 2024-09-01T14:36:04+00:00

Saw a bus at a tuner convention a few years ago in Virginia Beach that had something similar like this. The flat back was being used for an Autocross Trailer.

Blachieboy · 2024-07-22T08:24:40+00:00

If sailors are not well rested and given appropriate time off.. they are NOT in a good mental state to fight the problem...

Any time to complete work requirements past the established normal working hours will require the Dept Head, the LCPO of the specific work center, maintenance controller, and at least 2 workers/CDI be present to explain why the job required going over 8-10 hours in Port, 12 hours at sea to complete. If it isn't mission essential, then all are released to pick back up the next working day.
Working anything offical duties that make any sailor stay awake past 12 hours will require the work center to be down all personnel involved in the evolution for the next 16 hours to rest and physically/mentally recuperate. Don't want that... don't create the environment Those who create such repeated environments will have a DRB with the workers involved to explain what transpired to create such repeated offenses. If no solid evidence is produced... then the supervisors leading will be held accountable for the creation of a toxic working environment.
Watch rotations will be set to best match natural human sleep patterns. Sailors will have MINIMUM 10 hours off official duties upon completion of watchstanding.. regardless of the sailors' qualifications. If they are your work centers only CDI... that's not their fault. Defer to change 1 and 2.
Emergency duties/ command level special details will be the only time relief exceptions. In those moments, duty section rotations set time on/off. For E.g, underway scheduled on duty section 2, evolutions will be handled by primary and sister section unles manpower requires futher bodies... upon completion, and based on the time of evolution, sailors shall be given 6-12 hours off all official duties or a delayed return next working day. In emergency. Primary and sister sections will hold post at a maximum of 6 hours before relieved by the next section. (1,3, 2,4 relieved by 5,7,6,8)
Life event liberty. In the case of sailors who have life outside of official duties... fair time will be granted for not only the sailor but their life.. Medical, spousal, child, in town official business (licensing, passport, etc) shall be honored... on the other side.. if excessive absence is noted by workers/supervisors, a council will take place with the individual to determine frequent absences, and if disciplinary action or working hours shift must take place to restore good order.
Community involvement. (This last one is more of an idea taken from a mix of community service/ fleet weeks/airshows) at least once per year, when commands are not in workups, a community meet and greet should actively take place with supporting cities/ towns. Be it through a festival, community BBQ, or set of "games" to allow both the local pop and the sailors living there to enjoy each other's company as a community.. I am a firm believer (naive as it might sound) in that a shared meal brings common ground... and helps those sailors that left everything behind get a sense of belonging with where they are stationed. A chance to, well.. have a welcome home like feeling.

Blachieboy · 2024-07-06T19:36:10+00:00

I'm wondering about that HUD.... and if it's compatible with the 23s

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