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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-08-2020, 06:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,912
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Yes. Rotors will rust literally within MINUTES of...

Yes. Rotors will rust literally within MINUTES of getting wet. They are cast iron. It is completely normal, and will wear off after a few minutes of driving. They can even rust so quickly that it can...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-02-2019, 01:34 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 141,410
Posted By Tcoat
You throw enough shit at a wall some will stick....

You throw enough shit at a wall some will stick. Being close once does not negate the hundreds of times they were so far off base they were on a hockey rink.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-24-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,176
Posted By wparsons
I've only seen inline/v engines put further back....

I've only seen inline/v engines put further back. Most subarus have the steering rack in front of the front axle, but under the engine.

...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-23-2019, 10:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,176
Posted By wparsons
Steering column would be a huge problem with it...

Steering column would be a huge problem with it further back...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-02-2019, 11:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,583
Posted By srt4evah
We know there were more failures from the recall...

We know there were more failures from the recall work than from the bad springs, that's a certainty.

I'm not going to search it now, but Subaru claimed something like 11 failures of valve springs...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-19-2019, 09:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,737
Posted By bfrank1972
Don't sell your car, your springs are likely just...

Don't sell your car, your springs are likely just fine. Just don't have the recall done, I'm not. Or maybe a year or two from now when they iron everything out.

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-14-2019, 04:48 PM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 381,118
Posted By ermax
Kind of reminds me of tire shops saying, "we...

Kind of reminds me of tire shops saying, "we can't align your car unless you get new tires" even though your tires aren't even close to the wear bars and even if they were corded it has literally no...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-13-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 217,432
Posted By Tcoat
One more link in the chain that you missed. It...

One more link in the chain that you missed.
It is probably the steel supplier to the parts manufacturer that sold the parts to Subaru.
Subaru would have had no clue until things started to fail....
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-13-2019, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 381,118
Posted By maslin
It can't be the engineers fault. They know...

It can't be the engineers fault. They know exactly what they're doing.







:paddle:
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-11-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 381,118
Posted By Ultramaroon
I like the no-issues thread. Third post in "They...

I like the no-issues thread. Third post in "They left my evap solenoid unplugged..."
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-19-2018, 06:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,295
Posted By CSG Mike
:D ...

:D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNLKubCqMhk
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-26-2018, 01:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,219
Posted By Ultramaroon
Just replace the TOB with the updated part. ...

Just replace the TOB with the updated part. Replace the quill if it's all gouged. Clean and grease the pivots.


Don't change up any other shit unless you have a specific issue to address.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-28-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 21,692
Posted By VerusEric
Maybe I'll cut both in half to see if there are...

Maybe I'll cut both in half to see if there are differences internally... The TSB states different grease which honestly sounds like it could solve the issue since the bearing degrade. The plastic...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-28-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 21,692
Posted By Trueweltall
Throw out bearing comparison old vs new

Old #30502AA051, New #30502AA150.

https://image.ibb.co/mKCEeT/IMG_20180728_125536.jpg
https://image.ibb.co/mD2rR8/IMG_20180728_125601.jpg
https://image.ibb.co/ddbwto/IMG_20180728_125618.jpg...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-02-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,655
Posted By Stang70Fastback
"I don't exercise. It's healthier for my...

"I don't exercise. It's healthier for my body."
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-25-2018, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,404
Posted By wulfstan
Cool This thread helped me get all the parts/pieces to...

This thread helped me get all the parts/pieces to make an Optima Yellow Battery install. Thought this might be helpful as well, it's a link to the Optima Battery install I did... has pictures toward...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-25-2018, 09:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,876
Posted By Tcoat
Two things I see done wrong all the time with new...

Two things I see done wrong all the time with new MT drivers.

Don't grasp the shift knob with a death grip. Push it away or pull it with the palm of your hand or just your fingers. When you grab...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-11-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 49,766
Posted By The Racers Line
OH BOY, the irony of this post. I'm still working...

OH BOY, the irony of this post. I'm still working on this guys "swap". You did a HORRIBLE job, and I hope no FT86 member ever takes another car to you. You completely screwed this poor kid over, and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-01-2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 16,890
Posted By Williampreza
Pics Inside the 2017 Red Manifold?

In response to my own question, I bought a gasket (just in case, turned out I didn’t need it) and pulled the throttle off. Here is what I found:


The plenum behind the throttle body actually...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-13-2017, 03:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,096
Posted By mav1178
Fujitsubo has had a long history of producing...

Fujitsubo has had a long history of producing quality exhaust systems. Many other Japanese brands also produce exhaust systems, but Fujitsubo also is an OE manufacturer as well.

(History in...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-06-2017, 05:36 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,972
Posted By Pbrown
5 years today

My Raven is 5 years old today. Winter driven first 3 years, dry weather only now. Looks and drives like new. 0 issues. Stage 2 UEL tune. 60000 miles. By far the most non destination mileage I have...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-05-2017, 08:54 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,972
Posted By Sigh-on-Rice
5 years

5 years of ownership.
First 3 years with lots of problems and dealer trips.
0 problem after everything got fixed in the first 3 years.
The car drives like new even after 5 years.
I read web sites...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-04-2017, 10:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 12,455
Posted By chezzy79
RACER X FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILURE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY: UPDATE WITH MORE D

Background

So my Racer X Front LCA failed quite suddenly while I was driving on a highway going around 60-65 mph, and I have been working with them in regard to making this public and take...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 03-03-2017, 01:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,212
Posted By cyde01
Finally watched it. Comparisons were made between...

Finally watched it. Comparisons were made between the siblings, but the unrelated cars weren't compared to each other. The gist of it: tsuchiya enjoyed the fiat more than the miata saying the added...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-28-2017, 11:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,212
Posted By Spec C Wannabe
From his verbal and physical expressions, his...

From his verbal and physical expressions, his excitement seemed to elevate as the test progressed from MX-5==>Fiat124==>BRZ. So I guess he liked the BRZ more than the first two.

From BRZ==>86,...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-28-2017, 04:47 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 36,676
Posted By Clipdat
"Renault-owned Alpine labels the Vision concept...

"Renault-owned Alpine labels the Vision concept as being a “high-performance, elegant, lightweight car dedicated to driving pleasure in its very purest form.”"

Except not really, because no MT.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-09-2017, 02:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,382
Posted By dem00n
What's not an issue? The engine! Enjoy my...

What's not an issue?
The engine! Enjoy my latest oil report from Blackstone, taken from 2000 miles ago!

http://i627.photobucket.com/albums/tt358/dem00n/oil%20report%2092k_zpsdyosobyu.jpg...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-09-2017, 01:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,382
Posted By dem00n
100,000 miles in an FRS changed my life

This car has changed my life. These entry level sports car are incredibly important, their purpose is difficult to comprehend to anyone who hasn't owned one or driven spiritedly on an empty mountain...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-29-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 36,436
Posted By Captain Snooze
So to speak.

So to speak.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-16-2017, 05:17 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 32,941
Posted By stevesnj
2.0 >2.4 NA by Monster Sport

Looks like a lot of work but I like the old school bore and tune...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgRRgn3WdzM&app=desktop


The Kit posted by another member in this thread...
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