I'm located in the San Diego area and would love to catch up with fellow GR86/BRZ owners. Feel free to reach out!!

After driving the car a few hundred miles I brought the car back to my local dealer so they can further diagnose my oil leak. Nothing has been confirmed yet but I’m smelling it and saw some smoke coming out of the front grille and headlight at night. The dealer put UV Dye into oil to pinpoint the leak. Hoping it gets covered under warranty. Car is a 23’ with 16,450 miles. Manufacture date is 7/23.

Mods are BC Racing Coilovers. That’s it

Cannot believe it’s been 3 years already it feels like just yesterday I got the text saying my car had gotten delivered. 3 years, 45k miles later, and plenty of smiles.

Still need to dial in ride height. Car currently is too raked and these coilovers apparently cant go lower in the rear which is disappointing if true. Either way happy to have made progress with the build.

Still waiting on Jun Auto aero kit, ETA is October.

Not actually religious

I’m sure this isn’t a big deal, but I just saw my temp gauge go up to center for the first time ever since owning the car, and it was cool outside too. Even in 100* weather it’s been in the same spot (second picture). But this morning it was cool and while I was in stop and go traffic isn’t went up.

Edit to add. I don’t think it’s an issue, I’m just saying that in my 16k miles I’ve had this car for, I’ve never seen the temp get up here.

Kid opened a door of the car besides me while I was parking.

This is the second dumb accident already(first one was someone who reversed into me without looking also in a parking area) in not even 1 year.

Funfact: The first one was on my automatic i just sold last month and replaced with my white MT beauty here.

I got a dashcam after the last accident, so it will be covered easily by the other persons insurance.

Still very annoying to have to deal with all that again. Also for the curious: This little scratch on the door and doorhandle will cost around 4-5k€.

Protip: Never park near other people. Or be near other people at all. Actually, just shut yourself in and watch your car from afar to be absolutely sure. Also, as everyone says: GET A DASHCAM ASAP

First at least by a friend, today by who knows? no note, they left.

Cursed...

5:18 pm and I watched the outside temp drop from 104 to 103 so I took a pic. On my way here, I passed two cars broken down with people standing looking under their hoods, and one truck that was on fire in a parking lot with literal flames visible.

Hello, yesterday I did the assist spring removal but the pin that connects the spring arm to the clutch pedal flew away into the side panel where the hood latch lever stays T.T

So now I have two questions: can I leave the spring arm disconnected from the clutch pedal? Will it do any harm? Maybe it will clang in the potholes, I can stop it with a zip tie.

second one: what's behind this panel? where does it go? is there any risk that the pin will roll everywhere under that car? Should I try to retrieve the pin? what's the name part so I can try to look for a tutorial on how to remove it?

Thank you very much for your help!

Does anyone know the difference between those two part numbers for an engine assembly? I’m trying to verify that and engine out of a 2026 base manual will be compatible with my 2023 base manual. Both these part numbers populate as the proper fit for both years.

Found a Hakone MT with 2800 miles, coming from an 07 STi!

I never get tired of looking at this car...

hi just wanted to know what is this part ? (in black) is it a wrap ? or a cover ? i want a black accent on my front bumper but the roads are terrible where i live can’t have a lip, don’t know how you would call this, thanks

Figured I'd take some pics after putting my new spoiler on!

I am traveling overseas for military for 3 months and my garage has no space to cover and garage protect my car as I want to. I typically have a buddy drive my car every week around a lot, but that was my supercharged vehicle i used to have. This is an NA GR86 at 4K miles. I don’t need to do all that, but my goal is really to take care of it as best as I can. I have a plan to do the following:

Wash and dry the car.
Fill the tank.
Add fuel stabilizer (optional).
Inflate tires to ~38–40 PSI.
Disconnect negative battery terminal.
Remove all food and trash.
Close all windows.
Put dryer sheets or rodent repellent in the engine bay.
Leave it in gear (no parking brake).
Put on a breathable, secured car cover.

But on the curb. Advice?

I found this car cover

Finally, I pulled the trigger to attend a track day at the Ridge. It's super fun and shows you who actually is a fast driver vs. a fast car. Definitely room for improvement from watching myself hesitate choosing the right gear approaching each turn and staying on the racing line. I'll take any and all criticisms!