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Forum: Northwest 03-31-2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 964
Posted By m.box.design
Whoa, been years since I've seen you or your car....

Whoa, been years since I've seen you or your car. What parts have you added/taken off your car? Lmk what you have, I might be interested in some parts.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-31-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 68,088
Posted By m.box.design
Might have to tell my wife that my 86 is just my...

Might have to tell my wife that my 86 is just my weekend car and I'm getting a Corolla for a more economical daily commute.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-04-2022, 04:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,852
Posted By m.box.design
It's the car that makes the most sense for their...

It's the car that makes the most sense for their channel. It allows them to always use it as a benchmark against other cars and it allows them to make content on maintaining and upgrading it. The car...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-01-2022, 02:23 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 187,922
Posted By m.box.design
To me, the gen 2 looks like a car made for 2022....

To me, the gen 2 looks like a car made for 2022. It has a lot of styling cues from other cars of this generation, kinda looks like other cars on the road. The first gen adopted more of a classic...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-26-2022, 05:13 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 187,922
Posted By m.box.design
This. I paid mine off 4 years ago. Feels great...

This. I paid mine off 4 years ago. Feels great not to have a car payment. Upgraded to paying a mortgage instead.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-24-2022, 04:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,882
Posted By m.box.design
Just wait for the transmission and color you...

Just wait for the transmission and color you want. These will be rolled out in masse. You don't always have to be "FIRST"
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-17-2021, 01:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,648
Posted By m.box.design
Also why I think the 2003-2008 STi and Evolutions...

Also why I think the 2003-2008 STi and Evolutions were the most iconic (stateside). The big scoops, wings, and gaping mouths with intercoolers screamed boy racer with no regrets.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-26-2021, 04:44 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 187,922
Posted By m.box.design
That's a great achievement on your part to...

That's a great achievement on your part to overcome your adversities. My parents immigrated here in the early 1980s as refugees. They busted their asses working minimum wage janitorial and production...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-25-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,297
Posted By m.box.design
Yeah, we often overlook how good these cars...

Yeah, we often overlook how good these cars already were off the assembly line. Any significant improvements in power start with at least a $5000 price tag.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-25-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,986
Posted By m.box.design
For the average person who only has a single car,...

For the average person who only has a single car, the twins are way more practical for daily driving vs an s2000.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-25-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 187,922
Posted By m.box.design
Really agree with what you said. People who are...

Really agree with what you said. People who are well off or at the very least, not struggling in this economy are the ones who come from generational wealth or have parents that made solid decisions...
Forum: Northwest 09-29-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,024
Posted By m.box.design
Since Vit isn't local anymore, Drift Office is...

Since Vit isn't local anymore, Drift Office is probably the only other go-to tuner in the NW. As mentioned, you can also go to PRE.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-15-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 187,922
Posted By m.box.design
Money is one of the most important factors. If...

Money is one of the most important factors. If money was no object, I wouldn't even consider sticking with a twin :D
Forum: Northwest 08-29-2021, 03:11 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 22,333
Posted By m.box.design
I GoPro'd 95% of the drive but my in-cabin spider...

I GoPro'd 95% of the drive but my in-cabin spider decided he'd weave a strand of web right across the windshield in front of where my camera was. You'd be surprised how annoying a single strand of...
Forum: Northwest 08-27-2021, 09:29 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 22,333
Posted By m.box.design
How is it owning a JZX90? Are parts pretty...

How is it owning a JZX90? Are parts pretty interchangeable with similar yotas of that gen?
Forum: Northwest 08-12-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 22,333
Posted By m.box.design
I've already paid it off and fully eaten the...

I've already paid it off and fully eaten the depreciation. No point in selling it to realize the brunt of the depreciation. Plus it's a fun chassis and I can see myself having more fun with it in the...
Forum: Northwest 08-12-2021, 07:13 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 22,333
Posted By m.box.design
Can I share this with the PDX86 group on FB or...

Can I share this with the PDX86 group on FB or are we not inviting those plebs? :D All my OG 86 owner friends have moved on anyways.
Forum: Northwest 08-12-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2,903
Views: 603,021
Posted By m.box.design
I think the original route is better, I was just...

I think the original route is better, I was just sharing this one as one of my short personal drives in case anyone was looking for driving roads east of portland that avoids the now-congested gorge.
Forum: Northwest 08-12-2021, 06:27 AM
Replies: 2,903
Views: 603,021
Posted By m.box.design
One of my go-to east side drives: ...

One of my go-to east side drives:
https://goo.gl/maps/5JDzn7U2uUJECcdP8
Forum: Northwest 08-11-2021, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2,903
Views: 603,021
Posted By m.box.design
I'll be out of town the 21st but can make the...

I'll be out of town the 21st but can make the 28th if it happens then.
There aren't very many good driving roads (in town). Good roads to be had SE or SW of the metro area.
Forum: Northwest 08-11-2021, 05:11 AM
Replies: 2,903
Views: 603,021
Posted By m.box.design
when and where?

when and where?
Forum: Northwest 05-06-2021, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,955
Posted By m.box.design
Bob Watanabe @ Drift Office

Last night, it was announced that Bob had passed away from natural causes on May 4th. This announcement was made on Facebook, but posting here just in case he has customers/friends on here who do not...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-27-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,533
Posted By m.box.design
I think taking time on mods is more rewarding...

I think taking time on mods is more rewarding over all since you get to soak in every new modification and see/feel how it changes your ride. Tons of guys throw everything at the car at once,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-27-2020, 02:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,158
Posted By m.box.design
I'm gonna blow your mind with this one... ...

I'm gonna blow your mind with this one...

You can use your paddles while in auto mode.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-27-2020, 02:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,433
Posted By m.box.design
This cougar walked by my car when I had my...

This cougar walked by my car when I had my windows down in the summer many years ago. She said she "loooooves the smell of leather". Not sure what she smelled, but sure wasn't my car. Maybe it was my...
Forum: Northwest 05-18-2020, 12:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,255
Posted By m.box.design
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/147...

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/14707874_1094908227231089_6111875703811470588_o.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_sid=dd9801&_nc_ohc=xk0pmGf0AxsAX876TgU&_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.xx&oh=6d47d459997615128...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-01-2020, 03:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,125
Posted By m.box.design
They survived the 90s by subtle marketing to...

They survived the 90s by subtle marketing to gay/lesbian people.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-28-2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,760
Posted By m.box.design
Manual and Black only. A white option would...

Manual and Black only.

A white option would have been legit.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-29-2019, 07:20 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,555
Posted By m.box.design
The stock primacies aren't a fast tire, however...

The stock primacies aren't a fast tire, however they are very communicative.. they start squealing way before their grip limit, so you can easily approach the limit without hitting the "oh sh*t"...
Forum: Northwest 08-28-2019, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,463
Posted By m.box.design
Perhaps get a 2nd quote from another dealership?...

Perhaps get a 2nd quote from another dealership? You can try talking to service manager instead of an advisor.

Is your car modified?

Also, most dealerships will charge this fee because if the...
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