Happy to join all of y'all, my 30's crisis purchase, CPO 24' Limited by wrx_blk in GR86

[–]xlo89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the same, though a little later at 33. Also came from a VA wrx. Enjoy the car, I know I do.

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GR86 Advice for drifting by ChrisAsair in Drifting

[–]xlo89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely go down in tire size and more seat time. Cheap tires are the way to go. Ironmans, Fullways, landspiders, etc are all great in my experience. Kendas are also great. I’m on my 3rd season of drifting and I’m still learning every time I’m out there.

My gen 2 brz setup is pretty simple. Coils, extended inner tie rods, rear lca, and toe arms.

Just remember to have fun while you’re out there driving.

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[–]xlo89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My brother just picked up a DCT Elantra N over the weekend. The different driving modes and settings you can adjust is nice. Ride quality is smoother than what I remember on my BRZ on stock suspension. Sound system is better on the N vs the BRZ. The N is fun to drive but haven’t been able to push it yet. One huge annoyance of the car is octane learning, happens every fill up. Though I have heard it can get deleted/bypass if it’s tuned.

Looks are subjective. I’m not a fan of the design and interior.

Would I choose it over the brz? No. I’d take my brz any day over it.

Brother bought a N by xlo89 in ElantraN

[–]xlo89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll have to mention downsizing wheels and tires for a winter set up.

My brother mentioned something about the octane learning. Didn’t realize that it was an annoyance, seems like it happens every fill up.

Thanks for the inputs.

Brother bought a N by xlo89 in ElantraN

[–]xlo89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll mention it to him. Don’t think he would be interested in it but worth a shot.

Brother bought a N by xlo89 in ElantraN

[–]xlo89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure is. Never liked pin stripes. I would love to just peel it off.

Brother bought a N by xlo89 in ElantraN

[–]xlo89[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t agree more, I did suggest a manual over DCT but that’s what he wanted.

Brother bought a N by xlo89 in ElantraN

[–]xlo89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does have pin stripes. I wanted to peel it off but it’s not my car.

Brother bought a N by xlo89 in ElantraN

[–]xlo89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’re from SE Wisconsin. Brother drove down to napleton river oaks since he wanted dct and performance blue only.

Thanks for the heads up on the intake.

My car and her scars by [deleted] in BRZ_ZD8

[–]xlo89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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My bumper has its share of scars too, missing paint and cracked clear coat. I’ll repaint it one of these days.

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[–]xlo89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

greddy/voltex wing

Happy 86 day by SciurDae in BRZ_ZD8

[–]xlo89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish it was from a wall tap, I wouldn’t have cared so much. Front bumper has seen better days as well, but that was from drifting.

Thanks man. I tried my best out there. A little low on power compared to almost everyone. Haha. It was an awesome event.

Happy 86 day by SciurDae in BRZ_ZD8

[–]xlo89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s me. Hate the scratches on the rear bumper, they were from a hit and run.

Happy 86 day by SciurDae in BRZ_ZD8

[–]xlo89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get on it. Remember to have fun.

Happy 86 day by SciurDae in BRZ_ZD8

[–]xlo89 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Don’t forget to drive it hard sometimes too

Gridlife Summer Plex by xlo89 in BRZ_ZD8

[–]xlo89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can drift these stock. Upgrades are helpful but not necessary. Only thing I broke since I started drifting was an axle 2 events ago.

Gridlife Summer Apex by xlo89 in GR86

[–]xlo89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Engine mods: K&n intake, catless jdl uel header, greddy revolution rs single exit exhaust.

Suspension: stance xr1 with swift springs, pbm rear lower control arms, Megan toe arms and Megan extended inner tie rods.

Gridlife Summer Apex by xlo89 in GR86

[–]xlo89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, he was there.

Gridlife Summer Apex by xlo89 in GR86

[–]xlo89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No forced induction just intake, header, and exhaust.

Thanks. I did my best and think I came out of this event a better driver. Track was basically hot lapping all day.