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Mann Engineering BRZ lowering springs (25mm) review
Disclosure: I won a set of Mann Engineering lowering springs from NorCal 86Drive end of summer raffle. I paid for installation and alignment. When it comes to modifying my Subaru BRZ, I’m relatively conservative. The car is so good from the factory, I don’t want to mess up its handling and balance. When I won…
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Review: Grimmspeed lightweight crank pulley for BRZ and FR-S
Grimmspeed may be late to the lightweight crank pulley game but I’m glad it’s finally out. When I saw the group buy thread on FT86club, I jumped on it immediately. So was it worth the wait? The Grimmspeed crank pulley isn’t that much different from its competitors. It comes in a range of colors (I…
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Review: Perrin inlet hose for Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S
The Perrin inlet tube for the BRZ straddles the line between cosmetic and functionality for me. While Perrin and enthusiastic forum members would like you to believe this simple tube will add a few horsepower, the reality is less exciting as you’ll probably not notice any performance increase. However, it does make the engine sound better.…
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Record review: ODESZA – ‘In Return’
I rarely find an album where each song stands on its own. ODESZA’s sophomore album, In Return, had me addicted from the start and kept me addicted through every track on the record. I was first hooked on their single, “Memories That Call You (feat. Monsoonsiren),” which I thought was phenomenal. I worried that the couple…
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The fatal flaw of all smartwatches
Before this week’s reveal of the Apple Watch, its designer Jony Ive famously told journalists that the Swiss watchmaking industry was “fucked.” While the Appe Watch is by far the most beautiful and feature packed smartwatch to date, I don’t think Swiss watchmakers are fucked at all. In fact, I don’t think they’re even making…
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Diode Dynamics HP3 vs SMD5 LED bulb comparison and review
I’ve been a fan of Diode Dynamics‘ LED bulbs ever since I replaced all my Subaru BRZ‘s bulbs with LEDs. They have excellent customer service and they stand behind their products with a great three year warranty. They recently introduced a couple new LED bulb to their line up, the HP3 and HP5. The HP3…
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Music Spotlight: Edo Lee
A friend of mine shared Edo Lee’s “Black Coffee” on Soundcloud and I was instantly hooked (thanks, Rachel!). Lee’s style has everything I love: laidback beats, smokey jazz melodies, and The Big Lebowski. Edo Lee, born Adrian Lee Hayman, hails from New York City and is a mere 21 years old. In an interview with ThrdCoast, Lee…
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Record Review: Sia – ‘1000 Forms of Fear’
It’s been four long years since Sia Furler released an album. The “socially phobic” musician has been staying out of the spotlight, ghostwriting for popstars like Beyoncé and David Guetta. Fame had gotten the better of Furler, who attempted suicide but was saved by a friend’s call. She had to find a way to deal with…
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Watch straps for the LG G Watch
The LG G Watch is far from beautiful. The watch is a sea of cheap feeling plastic and paired with a generic looking square face, it doesn’t really stand out. Thankfully, it’s possible to change out the stock gray rubber strap. I had a bunch of 22mm watch straps laying around and decided to experiment…
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GrimmSpeed master cylinder brace review for Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S
A master cylinder brace (MCB) is one of cheapest and noticeable modifications you can install on your car. But what is it and how exactly does it work? Basically, a MCB prevents the firewall from flexing and moving the master cylinder under hard braking. The master cylinder is responsible for changing your foot pressure into…
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Music Spotlight: Priscilla Ahn
Last week I got a chance to see Priscilla Ahn perform at Yoshi’s San Francisco. The audience and I were lucky since it was her last performance on her tour. There were no opening acts so we were treated to a full two hour set consisting of her old and new songs. If you’re not familiar…
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Music Spotlight: mr. carmack
When I’m working, I can’t listen to music with lyrics because it’s distracting. Electronic, beats, and trap music are perfect for getting me through the day and that’s how I stumbled upon mr. carmack. Aaron Carmack is a Honolulu-based DJ and producer with four full-length albums that are all very good. His beats vary from…
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