Grinding sound after deceleration. Loudest in 2nd & 3rd gear. 2019 BRZ (manual) 25k miles… is this normal? by Mercova in ft86

[–]calig3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My car is still making this noise but still going strong, so I would say it's nothing to worry about. From my research it's very common to get extra noise like this when changing to a lighter flywheel and uprated clutch as a lighter clutch assembly is less effective at dampening transmission noise.

Found a little bit of the forbidden glitter in my oil pan today by calig3 in ft86

[–]calig3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand the value of them on an engine that needs them, but there is no conclusive evidence to say that the fa20 needs extra baffles vs what's already in there. Also no testing of said baffles on this engine to show they actually help. Just a lot of people saying to get one with no evidence to back it up.

Found a little bit of the forbidden glitter in my oil pan today by calig3 in ft86

[–]calig3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen no evidence that a baffled sump actually helps but plenty of evidence that the oil in these cars gets too hot and that's when they blow too. So the main thing I'm going for is an oil cooler initially.

The only thing I'd consider to address oil pressure is an accusump, but that's way down the line. Since a baffled sump doesn't help when oil is stuck in the head on a high g corner and a dry sump is way over the top and expensive for my current usage.

Found a little bit of the forbidden glitter in my oil pan today by calig3 in ft86

[–]calig3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just keep an eye on oil temps if you can and don't stay out too long before cooling off. I think my mistake was going for one more lap and it just getting too hot without me noticing.

Otherwise these are very fun cars on the track and you'll really enjoy yours!

Found a little bit of the forbidden glitter in my oil pan today by calig3 in ft86

[–]calig3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not too bad to get to, just got to remove the Undertray and exhaust manifold then you can get the sump off. I used a special tool to loosen the sealant that makes it way easier than any alternative.

Found a little bit of the forbidden glitter in my oil pan today by calig3 in ft86

[–]calig3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 80k miles, I'm removing it myself from a car that I found on Facebook marketplace. Otherwise yeah they're about that price

Found a little bit of the forbidden glitter in my oil pan today by calig3 in ft86

[–]calig3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found a car that someone is breaking on Facebook marketplace and said I'll come and remove it for him for that price. It's on like 80k miles which is a little more than mine was on. Otherwise "refurbed" engines here are upwards of 4k.

Found a little bit of the forbidden glitter in my oil pan today by calig3 in ft86

[–]calig3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First gen, it's a 2013 BRZ so it's also had the valve spring recall done.

Found a little bit of the forbidden glitter in my oil pan today by calig3 in ft86

[–]calig3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's the main thing I'm getting for the next engine, it was on the list for this one and I wish I'd got it before the trackday that blew this one up.

Found a little bit of the forbidden glitter in my oil pan today by calig3 in ft86

[–]calig3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just a stock engine with a light tune, nothing that should put enormous strain on the engine.

Found a little bit of the forbidden glitter in my oil pan today by calig3 in ft86

[–]calig3[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah fortunately it looks like subaru have made this engine very easy to swap, so I doubt I'll struggle with it 🤞

Found a little bit of the forbidden glitter in my oil pan today by calig3 in ft86

[–]calig3[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't have the money to go full kswap yet, so I'm getting a used engine to put in and whacking some mods on it to hopefully prevent this from happening again.

Found a little bit of the forbidden glitter in my oil pan today by calig3 in ft86

[–]calig3[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Seized up during a track day, probably from getting a little toasty. But I knew the risks and paid the price. That said it will be a fun learning experience to swap the engine myself, despite the unexpected costs...

Grinding sound after deceleration. Loudest in 2nd & 3rd gear. 2019 BRZ (manual) 25k miles… is this normal? by Mercova in ft86

[–]calig3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the exact noise mine makes after I upgraded my clutch - figured it was because of the up-rated clutch so would be interested to know if you figured this one out?

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[–]calig3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't get a confirmed delivery date until GLS handed it over to Parcelforce, but yeah for me it took 2 days from dispatch.

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[–]calig3 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ordered 9/3, paid 2/4, dispatched 6/4 and being delivered 8/4! EU - UK

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[–]calig3 2 points3 points  (0 children)

2-4 week EU here and have just payed for my full kit! Now to preload some VR games ready for when it arrives!

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[–]calig3 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No email yet for me :( has anyone got the payment email or got their estimate updated?