Dislikes and Annoyances

[JimLill]

after 1500 miles I and finding that reflections of the top of the dash in the windshield are pretty distracting at times.

[JimLill]

Stuff slides around the trunk too easily. I have contacted MacNeil to see when they'll have a mat out

[gianni@brzclub]

I can't figure out the mirrors for the life of me. I have a terrible blind spot on both sides. I blame the shape of the mirror and the diagonal line that is on the outside.

Also, sometimes the navigation won't work, it says GPS signal lost.

- Gianni

[gianni@brzclub]

after 1500 miles I and finding that reflections of the top of the dash in the windshield are pretty distracting at times.

It's not terrible, you have to really look for it to see it.

Stuff slides around the trunk too easily. I have contacted MacNeil to see when they'll have a mat out

The trunk mat will arrive sometime Q3, I was told. I just have a moving pad and wrap whatever I need up and stuff it in a corner.

-Gianni

[andycap]

I can't figure out the mirrors for the life of me. I have a terrible blind spot on both sides. I blame the shape of the mirror and the diagonal line that is on the outside.

Also, sometimes the navigation won't work, it says GPS signal lost.

- Gianni

I setup the mirrors on my BRZ as it is in this site with video at the bottom:

http://www.wikihow.com/Set-Rearview-...te-Blind-Spots

It takes a little bit of getting used to, but works like a charm!

I've had the same issue with the GPS. Usually takes a few minutes/miles before it starts tracking again. I mentioned this in one of my later journals.

[JimLill]

I can't figure out the mirrors for the life of me. I have a terrible blind spot on both sides. I blame the shape of the mirror and the diagonal line that is on the outside.

One thing you can do since the car has power mirrors is what I call "situational mirror adjustment", that is I keep them generally set for up highway driving and move them upon a given situation like tight backing.

[gianni@brzclub]

I setup the mirrors on my BRZ as it is in this site with video at the bottom:

http://www.wikihow.com/Set-Rearview-...te-Blind-Spots

It takes a little bit of getting used to, but works like a charm!

I've had the same issue with the GPS. Usually takes a few minutes/miles before it starts tracking again. I mentioned this in one of my later journals.

Thanks! I have applied the recommended settings. It will takes some getting used too, as I have always like seeing the edge of my car, but according to them, I am not using the full potential of all the mirrors.

One thing you can do since the car has power mirrors is what I call "situational mirror adjustment", that is I keep them generally set for up highway driving and move them upon a given situation like tight backing.

Yes! I do this when parallel parking and getting close to curbs. It will become more critical once some wide wheels go on.

[JimLill]

Not unique to the BRZ by any means, but annoying nonetheless is the way leaves and debris can work their way into cowl vents and crevices and be difficult to get out. No good comes from wet decaying matter in those areas.

[JimLill]

Speaking of the cowl area.... you should note how much is molded into one piece of plastic. That concept extends to the front and rear bumpers too. Break some slats in the grill, you'd need a whole bumper to make it like new. Obviously a cost-saving measure but not user/repair friendly

[JimLill]

not really a gripe, but what portion of the seat is really leather in the Limited? I think it's just the 2 pieces on the inside of each bolster. Less Lexol required!!