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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-14-2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 33,908
Posted By NissanGuy
Sounds like a lot of money to send your firewall...

Sounds like a lot of money to send your firewall into an existential crisis.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-20-2016, 11:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,332
Posted By NissanGuy
Furthermore: If you manage to do that while on...

Furthermore:
If you manage to do that while on the ground, you'll end up with more camber.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-05-2016, 06:25 PM
Replies: 1,435
Views: 549,737
Posted By NissanGuy
So, Subaru and Mitsubishi were partners in the...

So, Subaru and Mitsubishi were partners in the war, but rivals in the rally championship. Huh.
Forum: Northern California 06-29-2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 12,910
Views: 2,137,714
Posted By NissanGuy
Apparently, valve cover gasket. I only saw the...

Apparently, valve cover gasket. I only saw the leak from the timing cover. They apparently also took off the water pump.

By my count, he touched no less than ten aftermarket components. And no...
Forum: Northern California 05-27-2016, 10:49 PM
Replies: 12,910
Views: 2,137,714
Posted By NissanGuy
Who's going to see The Fast and The Furious? ...

Who's going to see The Fast and The Furious?

Don't think so. One word: Butterface.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-10-2016, 01:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,749
Posted By NissanGuy
Q: Why do you install FR-S rear springs? A:...

Q: Why do you install FR-S rear springs?

A: To induce oversteer.

The stiffer FR-S rear springs will induce oversteer, as will the hefty increase in front camber (stock is roughly zero) and the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-06-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 133,479
Posted By NissanGuy
(A) Impressively ungainly, (B) not a four door. ...

(A) Impressively ungainly, (B) not a four door.

Clearly it was sent from Autralia to Japan before being actually built, it's a kit car. Especially based on the outgoing model. With bigger/squarer...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-29-2016, 03:30 AM
Replies: 734
Views: 406,639
Posted By NissanGuy
Some MINI wheels are 30+ pounds for 17s!...

Some MINI wheels are 30+ pounds for 17s! :confused0068:

'Round these parts, 'Prius tires' means Michelin Primacy HP usually in 215/45R17. Yes, yes, sport package Prius.
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-08-2016, 02:46 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 105,095
Posted By NissanGuy
You're alright. I like you. So.. it is stock...

You're alright. I like you.

So.. it is stock aside from the big engine?! Definitely take it in for as much warranty work as you possibly can. Just, uh, no oil changes.

Well, man. Jesus.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-03-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,027
Posted By NissanGuy
I put on a strut bar, rear bumper brace and TRD...

I put on a strut bar, rear bumper brace and TRD door stabilizers. Good, if tiny, improvement. It's a little quieter, a little more comfortable, a little more responsive, and much firmer when...
Forum: Northern California 03-03-2016, 09:47 PM
Replies: 12,910
Views: 2,137,714
Posted By NissanGuy
I have now replaced two of my Prius tires with...

I have now replaced two of my Prius tires with two Leaf tires!
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-21-2016, 04:15 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 29,400
Posted By NissanGuy
Ideally you'd get a shop to clear out the system...

Ideally you'd get a shop to clear out the system before you open it. Surely there's some refrigerant left in the system, and its really awful for the environment if you let it go to the atmosphere....
Forum: Northern California 02-19-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,805,521
Posted By NissanGuy
I was mostly considering a trade, for a quieter...

I was mostly considering a trade, for a quieter exhaust (Evasive single exhaust ideally)

EDIT: I know I initially offered 'stock + cash,' but I think I really only want another aftermarket part
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-24-2015, 08:18 PM
Replies: 734
Views: 406,639
Posted By NissanGuy
Couple weeks ago I put on Michelin Primacy HP...

Couple weeks ago I put on Michelin Primacy HP 205/55R16 91V. Soooooo much better than the Hankook/Ecsta combo I had, at 44 psi it handles like stock but less sticky and less sudden/jerky over bumps....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-21-2015, 04:07 AM
Replies: 372
Views: 220,245
Posted By NissanGuy
Yup, I need that bumper in my life.

Yup, I need that bumper in my life.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-30-2015, 11:49 PM
Replies: 734
Views: 406,639
Posted By NissanGuy
Three spoke!

Three spoke!
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-30-2015, 02:14 PM
Replies: 734
Views: 406,639
Posted By NissanGuy
I think I've been running my shit long enough to...

I think I've been running my shit long enough to give a thorough-enough review.

I've got 16x7 +40 (after spacers) 17 pound wheels, with Kumho Ecsta 4X front and Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 rear. I run...
Forum: Northern California 07-29-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 146,142
Posted By NissanGuy
The exhaust does! It mostly makes this awful...

The exhaust does! It mostly makes this awful grunting noise though.

Also, 11mpg. Hence I stayed home :evil:
Forum: Northern California 07-28-2015, 05:33 AM
Replies: 671
Views: 146,142
Posted By NissanGuy
Lol I might come in a rental Tacoma!

Lol I might come in a rental Tacoma!
Forum: Northern California 07-25-2015, 11:01 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,707
Posted By NissanGuy
I can't find the sale threads for 8/6! Anyone...

I can't find the sale threads for 8/6! Anyone help?

Last year I celebrated 8/6 by dropping $2k on a 2-week-old car :bonk:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-16-2015, 12:28 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 34,515
Posted By NissanGuy
"Finally, the report suggests that the car will...

"Finally, the report suggests that the car will get an updated look, starting with a more aggressive front bumper, new headlights and hood, while the rear end will get a new diffuser and exhaust...
Forum: Northern California 04-14-2015, 08:22 PM
Replies: 671
Views: 146,142
Posted By NissanGuy
West borough?

West borough?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-14-2015, 01:02 AM
Replies: 734
Views: 406,639
Posted By NissanGuy
I forget about noise, but Goodyear Eagle GTs get,...

I forget about noise, but Goodyear Eagle GTs get, if anything, stickier when wet. The sidewall is also crazy stiff so your steering will be firm and your alignment numbers will matter quite a lot....
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-06-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,389
Posted By NissanGuy
Didn't notice how they photograph, they actually...

Didn't notice how they photograph, they actually match completely IRL
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 04-06-2015, 04:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,563
Posted By NissanGuy
STANCE! Are you on stock strut/sway bar? Car...

STANCE! Are you on stock strut/sway bar?

Car looks great, the quality of wrap looks absolute master-class. Given the choice, I personally would go for a nice retina-searing hue. But WRB is nice...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-31-2015, 02:19 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 47,676
Posted By NissanGuy
Your OFT does what with who for how many...

Your OFT does what with who for how many jellybeans?

My Altima handled FABULOUSLY with no front sway bar. Stock, it handled exactly how you'd expect. Removed, it'd go through corners sideways and...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-28-2015, 10:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,389
Posted By NissanGuy
Wheel Directory? Volk Racing C-Ultra 16x7

Got my wheels installed! Volk Racing C-Ultra 16x7. Pretty obese at 17.0 pounds apiece (34.5 with tires). The info sticker on the back was full of crap and wouln't tell me the offset, but I measured...
Forum: Northern California 03-28-2015, 09:36 PM
Replies: 12,910
Views: 2,137,714
Posted By NissanGuy
ft86speedfactory.com Haha, me too! The...

ft86speedfactory.com



Haha, me too! The self tapping screws that come with it are pathetic, but trust me, it takes some Work to mount it nicely with bolt, nut, and fender washer. Makes the car...
Forum: Northern California 03-27-2015, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12,910
Views: 2,137,714
Posted By NissanGuy
Awesome! Totalled? I bought my FR-S before...

Awesome! Totalled? I bought my FR-S before insurance paid my BRZ. Drove it home at midnight, it was on the alignment rack the next day. That evening, a big order to ft86speedfactory. Scion Life. Side...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-17-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 99,835
Posted By NissanGuy
I usually put a paper cup of water in the cup...

I usually put a paper cup of water in the cup holder...
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