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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-24-2018, 10:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,470
Posted By housecat
I have a 2014 BRZ with all the factory mirrors...

I have a 2014 BRZ with all the factory mirrors and have no blind spots because I set up my mirror angles correctly. The setup is that as soon as a car cannot be seen in my rear view mirror, it starts...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-09-2018, 12:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,500
Posted By housecat
Thanks for the video, looking forward to the next...

Thanks for the video, looking forward to the next one!
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-22-2018, 03:21 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 49,367
Posted By housecat
I found a good read-up here:...

I found a good read-up here: http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/oil-changes-running-e-85/

In case the link breaks, here's a copy-paste:


TLDR; E85 is acidic, hygroscopic, and more acidic...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-04-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,204
Posted By housecat
Absolutely not a waste of time. Sticky tires hide...

Absolutely not a waste of time. Sticky tires hide driver mistakes, the Primacy HP's are fantastic for learning because they teach you how to balance the car. That is because they are more punishing...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-28-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 25,056
Posted By housecat
Eat a bunch of junk food and become 13lbs fatter...

Eat a bunch of junk food and become 13lbs fatter to balance out the added weight of the battery
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-14-2017, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,881
Posted By housecat
Doesn't look too familiar to me. It might be a...

Doesn't look too familiar to me. It might be a clip that holds the carpet against the floor. Look and see if the carpet is loose around the passenger foot well.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-29-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,888
Posted By housecat
oh wow, do you track or drift often or something?...

oh wow, do you track or drift often or something? Or do you just enjoy fresh rubber? :D
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-12-2016, 02:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,872
Posted By housecat
Aggressive. She loves attacking those corners.

Aggressive. She loves attacking those corners.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-18-2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,554
Posted By housecat
User error. These guy's must have never touched a...

User error. These guy's must have never touched a paint can before.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-07-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 753
Views: 248,909
Posted By housecat
I just want to chime in and represent for those...

I just want to chime in and represent for those who don't hate the Miata. I think that both the MX-5 and 86 are fantastic cars, and as an auto enthusiast I would love to drive and own either of them....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-07-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,037
Posted By housecat
Open Flash Tablet + Open Flash Headers (aka OFT...

Open Flash Tablet + Open Flash Headers (aka OFT and OFH). http://openflashtablet.com/Automotive/FRS/OFH/index.html
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-07-2015, 12:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,250
Posted By housecat
As a BRZ owner who came from an RSX-S, I can tell...

As a BRZ owner who came from an RSX-S, I can tell you that you will love the transition. You might miss the silky smooth shifting and the hatchback of the RSX, but overall the BRZ is a better and...
Forum: Rocky Mountains / Great Plains 08-07-2015, 12:13 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 22,015
Posted By housecat
Yes! Come on down to Yoder for some autocross...

Yes! Come on down to Yoder for some autocross this sunday, 8-8-2015. You want to be there by at least 8:30am, registration closes at 9:00am. More information here: http://wichitascca.org/index.html
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-06-2015, 11:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,949
Posted By housecat
Get a performance drop-in air filter such as K&N....

Get a performance drop-in air filter such as K&N. Cheap, easy, quick gains. No need to do cold air intake, as the factory intake performs quite well (minus the factory filter).

Probably the best...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-06-2015, 11:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,569
Posted By housecat
This might help...

This might help http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42239
The blue wire is the one you can use for remote turn-on.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-05-2015, 11:44 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,046
Posted By housecat
Free, just take turns faster :)

Free, just take turns faster :)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-11-2015, 03:35 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 57,142
Posted By housecat
A wiring kit to hook up a 10" subwoofer and amp I...

A wiring kit to hook up a 10" subwoofer and amp I had on hand. It's nice being able to hear the bass when I listen to music on road trips. But I've ended up just leaving the amp/sub out of the car so...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 05-07-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,355
Posted By housecat
I had to use my hella horns more urgently than...

I had to use my hella horns more urgently than ever before today.

Close call in the drive through - YouTube

Anyone looking for more information about installing aftermarket horns might find...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-03-2015, 12:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,858
Posted By housecat
Post BRZ MPG Data Analysis

For the past 4000 miles, I've been tracking my MPG and comparing it with the dash reading. Once I've collected enough data, I plan to do some sort of statistical analysis. I hope some of you might...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 04-26-2015, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,347
Posted By housecat
Powertrain warranty is 60k miles. The 36k mile...

Powertrain warranty is 60k miles. The 36k mile warranty is bumper to bumper. Sorry to hear about your bad lemon.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 04-21-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,798
Posted By housecat
I would give the car a spray wax after every wash...

I would give the car a spray wax after every wash or two, and every couple months apply paste wax with a foam disk pad by hand. I would avoid polish whenever possible; the paint on these cars is...
Forum: Southern California 04-21-2015, 03:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,918
Posted By housecat
A clay bar will take all of that overspray off,...

A clay bar will take all of that overspray off, especially if your car was waxed. Try a clay bar before trying polish.

I would throw the clay bar away when you're done. Remember to use lots of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-17-2015, 12:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,560
Posted By housecat
:bonk: I need to stop treating threads on the...

:bonk: I need to stop treating threads on the "new posts" page like new threads.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 04-04-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,494
Posted By housecat
I actually already do this, put distilled water...

I actually already do this, put distilled water in a pump sprayer and rinse the tap water off car. However, I still have to dry the car. Otherwise, the distilled water collects dust from the air, and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2015, 02:17 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 17,565
Posted By housecat
Kansas. They are rare in Wichita, don't think...

Kansas. They are rare in Wichita, don't think I've seen a single one yet (except the 3 or 4 that autocross'd at least once). Seen a couple in Kansas City. Seen at least 3 different BRZ/FRS's in...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-28-2015, 12:49 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 75,984
Posted By housecat
Talking HUGE TIP for anyone removing the spring once they...

HUGE TIP for anyone removing the spring once they remove the pin. With the clutch pedal not being pushed down, place a screwdriver or something stiff behind the clutch pedal so that it pushes on the...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 03-26-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 137,694
Posted By housecat
I found this thread on the new posts page, and I...

I found this thread on the new posts page, and I realized that this thread died years ago just a few minutes after i posted. :bonk: Still, I hope my point gets across to some people, because it is...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 03-26-2015, 01:42 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 137,694
Posted By housecat
I totally agree with you and I love SOLO racing...

I totally agree with you and I love SOLO racing with the SCCA, but most people don't do autocross and that means they don't care that the 86 is faster around cones than their car. It's sad that most...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-19-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,405
Posted By housecat
Maybe it does look better, but I ended up sanding...

Maybe it does look better, but I ended up sanding away a lot of the factory paint in the process which I was displeased about. But again, it really won't matter if it get's resprayed. That's just...
Forum: Northern California 03-12-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,736
Posted By housecat
My condolences for your loss. There's not much a...

My condolences for your loss. There's not much a person can do when a deer jumps into the road. My dad drives a semi and has hit many deer. He says it is best to not swerve and just apply brakes and...
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