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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-11-2018, 05:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,599
Posted By 5hairpins
I have been informed that 738 is indeed headed to...

I have been informed that 738 is indeed headed to scrap. I started looking around for a replacement but so far no luck finding the right car. I would like another Asphalt or perhaps the blue but so...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-06-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,599
Posted By 5hairpins
Number 738 is down and likely out

It has been a while since I have posted and my news today is sad as hell.

Yesterday my beloved 2013 Scion (Number 738 according to the VIN) was the victim of another driver's poor judgement. ...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-15-2017, 04:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,014
Posted By 5hairpins
Most definitely. The month prior, I had the car...

Most definitely. The month prior, I had the car in for body work (fixing things I broke, not accident related) so I really was without the car since the spring.

There is a lake road right near...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-02-2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,014
Posted By 5hairpins
Final Update: I got the car back yesterday and...

Final Update: I got the car back yesterday and the gas filling problem is fixed.

From the 1st Work Order:
Found that Chr. Cannister was full of Debris and Fuel. R&R Charcoal Cannister...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-19-2017, 04:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,014
Posted By 5hairpins
5th update: All parts involved with filling fuel...

5th update: All parts involved with filling fuel have been replaced (tank, fuel neck, filter canister and who knows what else) and still not filling. Toyota is looking into the ECU now and if that...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-12-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,014
Posted By 5hairpins
My warranty had expired quite a while back as I...

My warranty had expired quite a while back as I bought my FR-S in May of 2012 and did not extend the warranty. I have only paid for the original work so far, neither of the tank replacements have...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-07-2017, 06:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,014
Posted By 5hairpins
4th update: the second tank did not fix the issue...

4th update: the second tank did not fix the issue so Toyota Engineers have gotten involved. 5 weeks without my car with no solution in sight. I think I have forgotten how to drive a stick at this...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-29-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,014
Posted By 5hairpins
I think I should have followed your advice. ...

I think I should have followed your advice. Still waiting on the second tank to be delivered. I really miss my car.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-06-2017, 02:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,014
Posted By 5hairpins
Update: Charcoal canister did not fix the...

Update: Charcoal canister did not fix the problem. Now they are going to drop the gas tank and replace the valve to the tank. Fingers crossed.



No, I do not top off. I have done so a few...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-26-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,014
Posted By 5hairpins
Unfortunately my fill tube is not the issue, they...

Unfortunately my fill tube is not the issue, they ran a camera down it and it was not collapsed. The tech was quite surprised when I asked and mentioned the early 13's (mine is 738) have had this...
Forum: Southwest 12-24-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 1,985
Views: 341,050
Posted By 5hairpins
This is very likely me. My office is off...

This is very likely me. My office is off Preston, south of Frankford which I take East. Leave the office at 5:30 nearly every day.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-22-2015, 09:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,543
Posted By 5hairpins
Smile Thoughts on 3 years of ownership

Today marks 3 years since I got my FR-S. This last year has been pretty uneventful, the car is still running like a top. Passed 32K on the odo, only 8K since my post last year. That is due mostly...
Forum: Southwest 08-05-2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 102,602
Posted By 5hairpins
It is official, i cannot make the trip. ...

It is official, i cannot make the trip. Dagblasted rotten luck. Y'all have a ball out there!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-24-2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,148
Posted By 5hairpins
I have noticed that revving higher helps. I am...

I have noticed that revving higher helps. I am used to shifting at a pretty low RPM when casual driving and the lower the RPM the more I notice the noise. Rev it up past 4K and hardly any noise or...
Forum: Southwest 07-11-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 102,602
Posted By 5hairpins
Yes, out of the apartment and into a house...

Yes, out of the apartment and into a house (rental but still!). I can finally wash my car at home again!
Forum: Southwest 07-09-2014, 12:19 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 102,602
Posted By 5hairpins
Think we can hit eighty-six 86's?

Think we can hit eighty-six 86's?
Forum: Southwest 07-09-2014, 10:01 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 102,602
Posted By 5hairpins
Somebody get me a towel, the drool is swamping my...

Somebody get me a towel, the drool is swamping my keyboard!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-24-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,975
Posted By 5hairpins
I probably should have but I have NEVER had a set...

I probably should have but I have NEVER had a set of tires reach warranty, in 27 years of driving!!!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-23-2014, 08:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,975
Posted By 5hairpins
Thoughts on 2 years of ownership

So here I am at the end of year 2 of my FR-S ownership. I must admit I am finally over the new car glow but still love to drive when ever I can. I got to make a couple of cruises here in Texas and...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-19-2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,717
Posted By 5hairpins
First episode RAW is up. Remember these are...

First episode RAW is up. Remember these are untranslated/no subtitles. The Fan Subs should follow in a few more days.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-18-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,717
Posted By 5hairpins
Thread for the first two raws is open but no...

Thread for the first two raws is open but no links yet, 12:45pm CST 5/18/2014.


http://idforums.net/index.php?showtopic=46885
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-16-2014, 09:22 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,717
Posted By 5hairpins
Just checked the thread at idforums, nothing...

Just checked the thread at idforums, nothing posted yet. I will monitor this as best as I can.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-15-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 19,327
Posted By 5hairpins
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64193&highlight=axis+xcite

This is my setup, rims are 7.5 inches wide. Tires are stock size.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-02-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,717
Posted By 5hairpins
Initial D Final Stage - Starts May 16th

To pass along the news:

Second episode, lowdef RAW is up, link at the end of the thread or go to the IDForums and grab it there.

First episode RAW is up. Remember these are untranslated/no...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-03-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,189
Posted By 5hairpins
I have been running two Hancook Ventus V2's and...

I have been running two Hancook Ventus V2's and two OEM tires and have had them rotated twice. It works about like you would expect, the grippier tires in back help with the tail wagging and...
Forum: Southwest 03-24-2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 12,882
Posted By 5hairpins
I gotta say it was the best cruise yet. I think...

I gotta say it was the best cruise yet. I think we need to aim for both the 8/6 weekend and a Fall cruise. I am not opposed to an early summer cruise either.
Forum: Southwest 03-20-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 12,882
Posted By 5hairpins
First thing I thought was,"I have never heard of...

First thing I thought was,"I have never heard of F*ckie's barbecue before"

I will add this to the first post.
Forum: Southwest 03-20-2014, 09:28 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 12,882
Posted By 5hairpins
Sorry to hear that bjun, hopefully the next one...

Sorry to hear that bjun, hopefully the next one then.
Forum: Southwest 03-14-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 12,882
Posted By 5hairpins
I will try to remember to bring my 2 motorola...

I will try to remember to bring my 2 motorola radios. They are the cheap ones but I believe those are what you are referring too.
Forum: Southwest 03-05-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 12,882
Posted By 5hairpins
According to Google: Drive via FM455 W · 97.5...

According to Google:
Drive via FM455 W · 97.5 mi 2 h 7 min
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