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There is drone in Sport mode, since it completely bypasses the muffler. But my sound tests reveal that the bigger increase in sound volume occurs in Normal mode, when compared with the stock exhaust's Normal mode sound volume. Pops are louder in Sport mode with the Dinan. These characteristics...

Good plan! I even considered buying a color that was common, then having it wrapped in a unique color.

I hope you are not limiting yourself to local dealerships. My guess is that about 1200-1300 manual Supras have been sold so far this year. Are you firm on the color? I originally was looking at the Blue ones in 2023, but the Mikan Blast 45th popped up after a deal in Arizona fell through.

Extra Pro Tip: Razorman thinks that he knows more than any experts about anything that relates to GR Supras. It's comical to me that he really believes he knows more than a tribologist who has likely done far more oil testing and thoroughly understands the importance of engine break-in periods...

So essentially, race engines are expected to last as long as street cars? Did you catch the McLaren Senna break-in procedure? It's 1000 miles with no more than 5500 rpm runs with varying speeds. 1000 miles is certainly not close to "no break-in".

So your data-point-of-one car was within 200 miles of break-in period completion. Yet somehow that means that Lake Speed Jr's hundreds of oil analysis samples prove nothing? 🤔

I didn't bring up Nismo, initially. Strych9 did.

I have a section of this video in my compilation video. As you may surmise, there are at least a few guys here who believe that no break-in is required. Don't buy their cars.

Yes, as Jason/engineering explained, custom racing engines are often broken in before they get installed. But most of the video clips are about production vehicle engines. Regarding the Nismo Z: Engine and Drivetrain Break-in - Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. - Keep engine...

I meant Lake Speed Jr. who is the son of Lake Speed, a carting legend and later, a NASCAR driver. LS junior is a certified tribologist who holds multiple certifications from the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE). His racing roots are from working with Joe Gibbs Racing...

I guess you are more knowledgeable about engine break-ins than Lake Speed? Maybe he can invite you over to have a debate about it.

Despite what many people say, the vast majority of production and possibly track-focused engines are NOT broken in at the factory. Here's a compilation of videos in which the creators prove this point.

No, not like every used car in existence. Common sense says that if I'm buying a $5000 car for a newly licensed teenager, I will be a bit less picky compared to buying a $50,000+ car.

So the original owner is unknown. That throws up a red flag to me, as that person may have treated the car as a rental and beat the heck out of it. It's a gamble of a buy.

Same here. I was shopping for a 3.0 Supra and came across my 45th at a nearby dealership in November, 2023. Since it had an auto transmission, I paid decent markup vs that on a manual version. The Mikan Blast color really stands out; quite a few people have asked me about it at C&Cs. Lately...

I agree. Uneven pad deposition is not uncommon. I had the same thing happen to my C5 Corvette after 5000 miles or so. The dealership resurfaced the rotors at no charge, but told me that the next time it happens, they'd have to charge me. Later, I bought slotted rotors and never had it happen...

I was quoted about $5200. My 2/3 PPF was about $3500.

I'd be interested to know if you can remove the brake dust from your driveway surface. Here's what a section of my driveway looks like.

I agree. A local shop to me in San Diego (Miramar BMW) installed my Dinan springs and exhaust. Noe, the owner is very meticulous with my car. I could not be happier with his work.