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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-11-2014, 06:59 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 52,257
Posted By regal
this is so simple: Live in country...

this is so simple:




Live in country winding roads: HAPPY


Live in the city of flat country: Sad
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-11-2014, 06:55 AM
Replies: 333
Views: 52,837
Posted By regal
The Yaris is famous for being a 500k mile car. ...

The Yaris is famous for being a 500k mile car. One guy reached that with nothing but brake shoes and tires. You obviously no nothing about cars, the Yaris is one of the most bullet proof cars left...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-12-2014, 04:36 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 52,257
Posted By regal
Prospective buyers: This car is an NA RWD...

Prospective buyers:

This car is an NA RWD Subaru that handles pretty nice on windy roads.

Its great for those who live in a windy road terrain, fun to drive.

This car is not :

- a...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-19-2014, 09:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,931
Posted By regal
When I switched from 5w30 to ow20 Mazda I found...

When I switched from 5w30 to ow20 Mazda I found the engine ran better. My only concern is the rod bearings. The crank is the same on the FA20T so 30 weight might not be a bad idea.
Forum: Software Tuning 05-19-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 349
Views: 111,371
Posted By regal
You are correct I worked on this over the weekend...

You are correct I worked on this over the weekend tatrix flash= same as dead battery to the dealer IMHO.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-25-2014, 01:33 PM
Replies: 553
Views: 181,688
Posted By regal
Probably a backfire. There have been no...

Probably a backfire. There have been no documented cases of post Jan 2013 build date vehicles with blown di seals.
Forum: Software Tuning 04-23-2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 445,530
Posted By regal
Which def file did you use for ecuflash?

Which def file did you use for ecuflash?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-18-2014, 09:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,637
Posted By regal
It could be tip-in knock. This car is famous for...

It could be tip-in knock. This car is famous for it from the first year where they forgot to fill in the TIR tables. Make sure you have the latest ecu calibration (see the Jan TSB). The engine...
Forum: Software Tuning 04-18-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 445,530
Posted By regal
Screw it I flashed it. My 2 year old FR-S now...

Screw it I flashed it. My 2 year old FR-S now has the latest 2014 Factory Calibration. Screw the dealer and thank you GT-86 Forums!
Forum: Software Tuning 04-18-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 445,530
Posted By regal
I tried that and it works as you see the drivers...

I tried that and it works as you see the drivers working with the non-beta, but then when I install the beta it erases the drivers. I'm using XP maybe that's the problem, also the non beta was a...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-16-2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,814,030
Posted By regal
Well you sir are ourspie, let us know what his...

Well you sir are ourspie, let us know what his plans are, I've got 14 months till warranty is up :)







Depends on what you want, I heard the carb tune can take more abuse than the...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-16-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9,139
Views: 2,814,030
Posted By regal
That's what I meant Delicious did the carb as far...

That's what I meant Delicious did the carb as far as I know, and they made a lot of discoveries to make it reliabale, That's what I heard. Ditto if I'm wrong.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-16-2014, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4,525
Views: 1,376,910
Posted By regal
Had to be E85 or a favorable calibrated dyno...

Had to be E85 or a favorable calibrated dyno right?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-15-2014, 05:29 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 71,875
Posted By regal
What surprises me the most about this car is how...

What surprises me the most about this car is how well it does on long distance interstate trips, a lot better than a Miata or s2k or about any other car that handles this well. Someone called the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-12-2014, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 969,517
Posted By regal
Well its hard to explain if you haven't worked at...

Well its hard to explain if you haven't worked at a big vehicle maker. Where I work we once did a "joint" project with Porsche and saw very little of them. Chief engineers are management, they...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-12-2014, 12:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,716
Posted By regal
Refreshing to see someone else on this forum who...

Refreshing to see someone else on this forum who plans on a long term endevour with this car rather than trade-in after a few years :cheers:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-12-2014, 12:00 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 71,875
Posted By regal
Yes, I agree with you. So many here think the...

Yes, I agree with you. So many here think the twins are go-cart like scapels but they really are more of a swiss army knife. They do handle nicely but not like a MR-S or Elise, but they are...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-11-2014, 11:50 PM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 969,517
Posted By regal
Sticky gas pedals and airbag failures aren't a...

Sticky gas pedals and airbag failures aren't a big deal to me, these are easy fixes. Head gaskets, ring/lands, and rod bearings aren't (common Subaru issues they deny).



I didn't bring up...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-11-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 178,105
Posted By regal
Its a catch 22. There are still a lot of UOA's...

Its a catch 22. There are still a lot of UOA's with high copper as well.


If you read the vvt noise thread I recommend watching the video with the Avo engineer.


I can say my FA20 runs...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-11-2014, 06:02 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 118,565
Posted By regal
I agree, leaving the car at the dealership...

I agree, leaving the car at the dealership overnight is impossible for me and they have the nerve to say if your car doesn't have the idle problem you describe you have to pay $40. I'm used to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-09-2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,060
Posted By regal
I agree. If a car isn't built well enough that...

I agree. If a car isn't built well enough that you feel the need for lifetime warranty then buy a different car.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 04-04-2014, 08:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,699
Posted By regal
The gas extra gas you'll burn may want to...

The gas extra gas you'll burn may want to consider a cheap one way flight back and drive it. I hate trailering long distance. The FRs is a wonderful car to drive on long trips, its a real bonding...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-03-2014, 03:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,937
Posted By regal
I just think people put to much into carfax. ...

I just think people put to much into carfax. I'll take a car that's been in an accident any day over one that never had its oil changed.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-03-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,937
Posted By regal
I think you may be over reacting. First its not...

I think you may be over reacting. First its not a salvage title. Second body shops these days are good, the paint they use is probably better than the factory paint in many cases.


I put 80k...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-03-2014, 11:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,551
Posted By regal
I'm with the OP, in that dyno's are getting old....

I'm with the OP, in that dyno's are getting old. On paper for a DD if your willing to give up the mpg a positive dis. blower should be a nice bolt on. Heat soak wouldn't be an issue like on the...
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 04-03-2014, 10:27 AM
Replies: 887
Views: 258,005
Posted By regal
But we can throw in our ten cents,right. Mine is...

But we can throw in our ten cents,right. Mine is God Bless you FRS300 but you are in way over your head and too trusting. This is still Subaru's first and only engine with a Toyota DI parasite stuck...
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 04-02-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 887
Views: 258,005
Posted By regal
:D The I don't know sh$t approach works best...

:D The I don't know sh$t approach works best here I have found. Every forum has its quirks.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-02-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 20,531
Posted By regal
Yea but the turbo gave the older WRX's much more...

Yea but the turbo gave the older WRX's much more torwue and a broader power band.


I think the biggest thing to help decide between BRZ and WRX is geography.


If I lived in a flat straight...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-02-2014, 06:47 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 118,565
Posted By regal
43 also, what are the odds? Off to buy a...

43 also, what are the odds? Off to buy a lottery ticket.
Forum: Software Tuning 04-01-2014, 07:35 AM
Replies: 349
Views: 111,371
Posted By regal
Most important guage to have is an oil pressure...

Most important guage to have is an oil pressure gauge, yet so few on this forum have one because the car doesn't come with a sender just a switch. I personally can't imagine forced induction...
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