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Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-18-2020, 04:37 PM
Replies: 2,561
Views: 822,893
Posted By trvth
Brrr ....

Brrr ....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-18-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 24,612
Views: 7,291,956
Posted By trvth
I made my last car payment.

I made my last car payment.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-03-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2,032
Views: 346,474
Posted By trvth
Drove my FR-S ~300 miles over the weekend to...

Drove my FR-S ~300 miles over the weekend to visit a buddy I hadn't seen in 40 years! A little beer, a lot of reminiscing, and did not crash.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-09-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2,032
Views: 346,474
Posted By trvth
Drove 1500 miles in 4 days, round trip, to visit...

Drove 1500 miles in 4 days, round trip, to visit daughter #3 in Louisiana. Did not crash. Got to visit with my Louisiana granddaughter, and wish the family well as they await the arrival of their...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 07-15-2019, 05:18 PM
Replies: 2,561
Views: 822,893
Posted By trvth
Fresh wax & tires

Freshly washed and waxed, and wearing a new set of Falken Azenis in OEM size
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-26-2019, 02:23 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,234
Posted By trvth
I also bought a '15 FRS new in March 2015. On its...

I also bought a '15 FRS new in March 2015. On its birthday, my mileage was 120,120 (i.e. 30K miles per year). Lightly modded; DD, AutoX, and spirited driving; no issues.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-12-2019, 04:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,378
Posted By trvth
They came back and quoted an insane price to...

They came back and quoted an insane price to replace the TOB (like $900), so we'll just stick to the scheduled service.

Thanks again.


Edit: Yeah, my 4-year purchase anniversary is the 16th of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-19-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,833
Posted By trvth
My last car, a 1999 Saturn SC-2, bought used in...

My last car, a 1999 Saturn SC-2, bought used in 2002 w/28K miles, just went to the great junkyard in the sky with >420K miles on it.

I'd like to get 10 years and 300K miles out of the FR-S. I'm...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-06-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 24,612
Views: 7,291,956
Posted By trvth
After 3 years, 3 months, and 12 days .... ...

After 3 years, 3 months, and 12 days ....
https://i.imgur.com/k4xvDiel.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-18-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 24,612
Views: 7,291,956
Posted By trvth
Not all today, but over the course of a week .......

Not all today, but over the course of a week ....

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires
https://i.imgur.com/mA89mDem.jpg

Whiteline camber bolts and an alignment with a bit of negative camber...
Forum: FT86CLUB Items 06-08-2018, 04:06 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 77,976
Posted By trvth
Thanks for making these stickers available! ...

Thanks for making these stickers available!

https://i.imgur.com/FqXars3h.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/9hagBcd.jpg?1
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-30-2018, 05:04 PM
Replies: 2,032
Views: 346,474
Posted By trvth
Over Memorial Day weekend I drove 1500 miles...

Over Memorial Day weekend I drove 1500 miles round-trip to meet *my* new grandkid (#10, 6th girl). While I was visiting, we went to Golden Corral.
Did not crash.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-30-2018, 02:59 PM
Replies: 24,612
Views: 7,291,956
Posted By trvth
Wash & Wax & Stickers (+10HP)

Sorry, a little heavy on pics. AutoCross school was cancelled, so I spent last Saturday washing and waxing and stickering. For a 2015 with 95,000 miles, she still cleans up well. With the car all...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-21-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2,032
Views: 346,474
Posted By trvth
Drove my FR-S to work Saturday, did not crash. ...

Drove my FR-S to work Saturday, did not crash.

Headed east out of town on a 2-lane road behind a situational-awareness challenged minivan. We were doing about the same speed, about 62, and she...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-20-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 24,612
Views: 7,291,956
Posted By trvth
Not today, but a day or 2 ago, I gave her a bath...

Not today, but a day or 2 ago, I gave her a bath and took her picture for her 3rd birthday. Still averaging 30,000 DD miles per year, with 90,632 total miles.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 03-20-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2,561
Views: 822,893
Posted By trvth
Gave her a bath on her 3rd birthday -- 90,000...

Gave her a bath on her 3rd birthday -- 90,000 miles DD and counting, with AutoX and hopefully a track event or 2 this summer.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-12-2018, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2,561
Views: 822,893
Posted By trvth
Brrr

Patiently waiting for me after work
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 09-11-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 1,435
Views: 393,430
Posted By trvth
Not today, but on Thursday I had a triple. ...

Not today, but on Thursday I had a triple.

Leaving the parking deck after a medical appointment, the nice old lady (TM) parking attendant asked me what it was as I paid her, and then said she...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-08-2017, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,230
Posted By trvth
I didn't get a chance to talk to the tech. The...

I didn't get a chance to talk to the tech. The service guy kept me busy while the tech went out to the car and put the bolts back in, and I didn't bother to ask the service guy.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-02-2017, 10:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,230
Posted By trvth
Stopped by today and the tech put the bolts back...

Stopped by today and the tech put the bolts back in. Said he finished the job and had two bolts left over. Hard to believe he decided to give it back to me without figuring that one out. :sigh:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-01-2017, 05:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,328
Posted By trvth
For anyone who cares how this turned out, the...

For anyone who cares how this turned out, the total cost of my repair came to $2723.49, of which I paid the deductible and the (subsidized) cost of a rental.

The increase in cost was ascribed to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-12-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,328
Posted By trvth
And insurance can pay for this one. The...

And insurance can pay for this one.

The estimate includes replacing (and painting) the bumper cover and the left bumper cover bracket, replacing the fender liner, aligning the fender, and doing a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-11-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,328
Posted By trvth
I knew you guys would have fun with this. I...

I knew you guys would have fun with this.

I never saw an armadillo in Illinois until I saw one as roadkill on I-70 about 40 miles east of St Louis this April. Once I got home Saturday, I checked,...
Forum: Software Tuning 07-07-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,243
Posted By trvth
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55450

There are a lot of graphs here, the last of which (in the OP) should answer some of your questions.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-09-2017, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2,032
Views: 346,474
Posted By trvth
I had knee surgery and had to be driven home in...

I had knee surgery and had to be driven home in my FR-S by my 18-year old daughter. She can handle a stick, and is finally comfortable with the clutch in my car.

Did not crash!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-04-2017, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2,032
Views: 346,474
Posted By trvth
Today and every day!

Today and every day!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-26-2017, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2,032
Views: 346,474
Posted By trvth
Drove my FR-S a little over 60K miles in 2 years;...

Drove my FR-S a little over 60K miles in 2 years; did not crash. Planning a ~1500-mile round trip to Louisiana in mid-May (with 4 adults in the car) for my #3 daughter's wedding; planning to not...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-20-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 24,612
Views: 7,291,956
Posted By trvth
I hope you feel ashamed of yourselves

In honor of my car's second anniversary, and in particular of having just reached 60,000 miles, I splurged on some track-prep items.

Openflash Tablet
Openflash Header 3 w/overpipe
Stoptech...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-13-2017, 03:27 PM
Replies: 24,612
Views: 7,291,956
Posted By trvth
Maybe both? My commute round trip is 60...

Maybe both?

My commute round trip is 60 miles, so I get close to 16K from that. This past year featured road trips to Colorado and Louisiana, plus 10x 330-mile round trips from my home to Chicago...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 24,612
Views: 7,291,956
Posted By trvth
Yesterday I hit 60,000 miles. I bought the car...

Yesterday I hit 60,000 miles. I bought the car new on 16 March 2015; I'm averaging a hair over 30,000 miles per year.
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