Same looking to buy another 15 years later haha !

@@flyingpretzel good luck… I have alerts set for anytime ones comes up within 500 miles of me. Haven’t seen a clean one in years.

A rebuilt motor, if done correctly, is perfectly fine to run as hard as you want. If it makes good oil pressure, doesn't make any weird noises, or blow smoke, you're probably fine. Get a compression test for more peace of mind. Why have a quick car if you're not going to use the go pedal, amirite?!

@@latentwagen8644 the only problem I have is the car is running lean apparently, should I use a lower octane gas? No vacuum leaks or boost leaks, then I’ll do some nice pulls! Thabks

@@carlitos.1 if it's running lean you should definitely address that before driving much more at all, let alone running it hard. A fuel pump, injectors, and maybe a pressure regulator would help along with some tuning to make sure your fueling is dialed in... good luck!

Yes

Maybe I was in a hurry? It's been a while. Was the extra C and R necessary? Not as necessary as an additional S would have been...

Absolutely.

Yes but this comment wasn't

It was a stock turbo EJ255, so the power band drops off a cliff after 6krpm. In this video it looks like I'm shifting right about 6k, or so, for fastest acceleration. In my BRZ, you would want to redline every gear. The spec B was definitely a torque monster!

@@latentwagen8644 I see, because my 2.0 likes to pull to 7.5k, so that's why I asked.

@@killswitch_disengage for sure, smaller motor with probably a similar sized turbo to my LGT. I had a WRX with an EJ207 that would rev to 8250rpm, spec C with big port heads, but I never got a big enough turbo on there to use all of the revs...

@@latentwagen8644 wow, sounds awesome. I'm considering swapping to forged internals to run big boost with high compression pistons, also increasing the stroke slightly. According to my calculations, the new displacement will be approximately 2.2l, if I'm right about the math. Will be a project for sure.

@@latentwagen8644 Hello fellow BRZ owner! That’s my fav car hands down. Kinda my dream car atm so I’m currently looking for a used car to hold me over until I can afford one. Was on CarGurus just a bit ago and came across one of theses. Saw it was AWD and it too has a Flat 4 like the BRZ. It’s an auto but I’m not too worried about that, it’ll be my first car so I’m happy with a set a wheels none the less. Obviously I’m not gonna have you compare the two 😆 but was curious as to how you’d rate both cars. Feel free to go into detail if you so choose to, I like reading. But a short response will do too. And thanks for the vid!

So what you're saying is, the screen can be modified to fit a backup camera. I agree, but how does that make the circa '05 navigation any good? Maybe if you're navigating a parking space 😁

@@latentwagen8644 yeah! That's the only good thing it has! I already installed a backup camera on mine. But I wish to know a good android radio/nav to replace that actual one.

Traffic. Waiting for the right window so as not to cut off any drivers while merging. If you're sitting for a while, revving also helps to keep heat in the manifolds, so the turbo is making boost right off the line.

It sounds cool too

No, but that 2.0 sounds cool! Hope it gets to you soon...

Only 130HP in this little V6, so we would need a sun dial, not a stop watch!

@@latentwagen8644 i ask beacause i love this car and i want to buy one in next year I want 1.8 V6 133hp

@@regularchannel4696 I don't blame you for wanting one - every time I drive it, I'm grinning! Also have a BRZ and early 944, and this car is just as enjoyable. Sound plays a big part there as both the Subaru and Porsche, while having bigger, more powerful engines, sound like crap in comparison to the Mazda. The K8 engine really is something special, and overlooked.

@@latentwagen8644 ever consider a klze swap? I had an mx-3 v6 20 years ago. I still have a liking for it.

@steve8803 Thanks for the q, Steve... I've heard of that swap, 2.0l/200hp, correct? Those engines are hard to come by, but I'd consider it if the K8 ever dies. Also would consider the more common 2.5l K variants.

2008, with the STi transmission and R180 rear diff... so no, not going to blow an STi 6MT with a decent launch. Usually axles are the weak link with the STi drivetrain.

Sold in '17 w ~230k miles. It was a great car. I replaced it with a '17 BRZ performance pack, and an E46 330xi.

@@latentwagen8644 no issues?

@@GreatGrandmasterWang Cracked oil pickup tube was the last issue for me, and rather than rolling the dice for another round, I moved on. The next owner replaced the tube and said it ran fine. I'm not sure what happened to the car from there! I kept the wheels 😎

Parts like exhaust, wheels, calipers, and intercooler were purchased used. The KW suspension and DBA rotors were new, but I did save $ doing my own installation and maintenance. Gotta pay to play, right?

@@latentwagen8644 👌

Lol I was doing this the other day in light traffic. It's fun and controlled. (2005 wrx base)

Exactly what I thought while watching this!

Bitch probably thinks blinker fluid is a real thing.

She wasn't hating she just doesn’t know any better

@@spoolindsm127 Ohh She knows!! she's just doing her JOB..Reporting to the extreme!!!

@@Kiss__Kiss Lol alright then

U Don’t know what the meaning of Karen is.

@@QuanDiz Right now.. You're being a, "KAREN." lol

They're great cars. I'd get another if I could find a low mile example that someone didnt want 20k for!

I have an 08 SpecB too w/ high miles.. but put a new engine with forged pistons in mine with a Quiafe front LSD + JDM s402 front clip converstion.. back to low mileage...

There are used parts here and there in the states but the best way to find the JDM front end (need lights and fenders, too, if I recall correctly) is to source it all from Japan. Hopefully it's not too much of a hassle for you to import to Germany, because it would be a great upgrade! Good luck :)

@@latentwagen8644 thanks man 👌😀

Truth! The brakes were a bit of a giveaway for those in the know but for most people it just looked like a Camry 😆

Too funny. Glad you found the video!

don’t do it ever on that trans

@@Chiefsheikh lol yes just don’t launch over 4K….

Lol. Yep. Mine broke!