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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-24-2020, 05:24 PM

Replies: 81

Which model year to look for?

Views: 10,997

Posted By guitarman

So on the original topic, I think the sweet spot...

So on the original topic, I think the sweet spot for used (at least it was in my experience -- and in Canada West Coast) is the 2016 model year. I was able to get a bone stock and mint 2016 Scion...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

11-12-2020, 01:39 PM

Replies: 2,589

(GR86) Second Generation FR-S/BRZ insider info...

Views: 461,723

Posted By guitarman

What's (frozen) slush? What's a "Canadian...

What's (frozen) slush? What's a "Canadian Winter?" Does this play into what is the old saying "Canada begins in Quebec and ends in Ontario" ?

:cheers:

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

11-11-2020, 06:32 PM

Replies: 21

Not starting

Views: 2,201

Posted By guitarman

back to original topic

I experienced the exact same thing once when I left the trunk lid slightly open overnight after getting some groceries out of the back.

Couple hours on the battery charger and car flashed right...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

09-30-2020, 01:13 PM

Replies: 56

Toyota 86 vs 2.0 Supra

Views: 7,409

Posted By guitarman

Sounds like a lot of things that can go wrong in...

Sounds like a lot of things that can go wrong in the Supra. Reminds me of when I was in the market for a new sports car last year and was liking the looks of the BMW-Z4...until my BMW-owner friends...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

09-25-2020, 02:39 PM

Replies: 56

Toyota 86 vs 2.0 Supra

Views: 7,409

Posted By guitarman

This maybe comes down to Go-karts vs. Nascar ? ...

This maybe comes down to Go-karts vs. Nascar ?

If I want to go out and have a F.U.N. drive, I'm gunna jump in the go-kart every time, I reckon!

...that said, it would also be fun to jump in...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

09-23-2020, 03:23 AM

Replies: 90

All season vs Summer Tires

Views: 12,380

Posted By guitarman

I think ernest72 is yanking your driveshaft.... ...

I think ernest72 is yanking your driveshaft....

In many areas of Canada you could legally drive around on Summer Tires all year round if you wanted (although the insurance company might give you a...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

07-26-2020, 12:48 PM

Replies: 10

Faked/Replica Tom's parts?

Views: 3,111

Posted By guitarman

Well, you know the old saying “if it sounds too...

Well, you know the old saying “if it sounds too good to be true....”

....I think in the online marketplace era this is doubly poignant.

ymmv
:cheers:

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

07-25-2020, 10:03 PM

Replies: 69

BRZ tS vs Hakone 86

Views: 12,147

Posted By guitarman

ya, a hakone-coloured brz TS 2020 would be the...

ya, a hakone-coloured brz TS 2020 would be the pinnacle for this car, but I’ll bet you learn to love the white in pretty short order!

Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]

07-19-2020, 10:30 PM

Replies: 84,004

Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

Views: 13,829,175

Posted By guitarman

not to minimize your pain (sux dude), there is...

not to minimize your pain (sux dude), there is one possible silver lining...you’ve got the makings of a hit country song on your hands! :)

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

07-19-2020, 01:04 PM

Replies: 69

BRZ tS vs Hakone 86

Views: 12,147

Posted By guitarman

Remember, you drive the car, not the colour! :) ...

Remember, you drive the car, not the colour! :)
TS has some nice upgrades. If you can get it for a good deal, then I say go for it! You're in a good situation, since sometimes the best deals can be...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

07-17-2020, 02:50 AM

Replies: 69

BRZ tS vs Hakone 86

Views: 12,147

Posted By guitarman

I think I would get the TS tomorrow. If there is...

I think I would get the TS tomorrow. If there is one thing COViD has taught us it is that life is too short! Not gunna lie, the Hakone is a great colour, but in the end, it’s just a colour! :-]

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

06-27-2020, 04:52 PM

Replies: 24

Advice for tires.

Views: 4,562

Posted By guitarman

I think they would be considered pretty stiff. I...

I think they would be considered pretty stiff. I got the higher speed/load rated ones ($5 difference).

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

06-14-2020, 02:10 PM

Replies: 44

Advice for a possible purchase

Views: 6,311

Posted By guitarman

manual transmissions

Too bad. Probably was not getting the advice he hoped for, even though this was all really excellent advise! Sometimes you can lead a horse to water... as the saying goes.:bonk:

:threadjacked:
I...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

06-04-2020, 12:54 PM

Replies: 40

Seat fake leather tearing at the seam and peeling off. Extended warranty refused

Views: 5,077

Posted By guitarman

I did this too :laughabove: The SARD covers...

I did this too :laughabove:

The SARD covers are a b*tch to install, but once on they are pretty nice. (...except the vinyl smell for the first month or 2) :thumbup:

Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum

05-15-2020, 02:02 AM

Replies: 11

Neptune Blue with Ceramic Pro installed

Views: 3,418

Posted By guitarman

I know what you mean. I ended up adding a sticker...

I know what you mean. I ended up adding a sticker to the other side to kind of balance the FRS badge. Works OK. :cheers:

Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum

05-12-2020, 09:42 AM

Replies: 770

2020 Hakone Edition Green Pictures

Views: 162,122

Posted By guitarman

In BC it was 28c all day long on my patio on the...

In BC it was 28c all day long on my patio on the weekend. We have a saying too: “How does the rest of Canada put up with such crappy weather??” :lol:

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

04-22-2020, 09:08 PM

Replies: 2,565

Sticky: New here? Come say hi =)

Views: 553,901

Posted By guitarman

Welcome. These forums are great source of info...

Welcome. These forums are great source of info for us NewBees.

...unless you got some better ones straight from the dealership; TIRES.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

04-22-2020, 07:52 PM

Replies: 36

Automatic shifting yay or nay?

Views: 4,598

Posted By guitarman

Yup....I've ah-hem...."tested" this failsafe...

Yup....I've ah-hem...."tested" this failsafe myself. The dashboard lights up like a xmas tree and blinks "you idiot" but the computer does not let this happen.

The other problem I sometimes seem...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

03-31-2020, 11:28 AM

Replies: 18

Does the auto trans learn?

Views: 2,404

Posted By guitarman

Maybe the “learning” is happening to the driver? ...

Maybe the “learning” is happening to the driver?

Once you (even sub-consciously) know how the AT will shift I think you find yourself doing different things with the gas pedal to make the...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

03-30-2020, 03:31 AM

Replies: 18

Does the auto trans learn?

Views: 2,404

Posted By guitarman

I pulled up next to a brz the other day that was...

I pulled up next to a brz the other day that was clearly MT. (my frs is AT).

I think both my AT and myself both learned that it looks to be waaaaayyyy more fun to pop the clutch and chirp the...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

02-23-2020, 05:01 PM

Replies: 48

Last Day With My BRZ

Views: 9,586

Posted By guitarman

prefer stock

I gotta say, I prefer the back to stock pic better! The done up one looks like the girls you see hanging around backstage at a rock show. :laughabove:

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

01-03-2020, 03:45 PM

Replies: 204

If you won the lottery would you keep your 86/BRZ?

Views: 30,047

Posted By guitarman

OK. Here's a "rich people move" : I'd buy me a...

OK. Here's a "rich people move" : I'd buy me a big 'ol Hummer (or maybe go all out on a tank) so that if I was ever involved in an accident I'd come out of it scratch-free ---need to stick around to...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

12-29-2019, 03:03 PM

Replies: 350

Opie & Dave-RoR's Rebuilds

Views: 77,342

Posted By guitarman

This is an amazing thread! Very inspiring. So sad...

This is an amazing thread! Very inspiring. So sad to see so many vehicles written off in these days of so-called conservation/recycling. Opie, you are doing an amazing service not only to these cars...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

12-06-2019, 07:06 PM

Replies: 71

Snow Driving

Views: 10,424

Posted By guitarman

ice rinks

You might change your mind out here in southern BC. IF it snows, the temps usually hovers above freezing during the day and can freeze up overnight. End result = we have kids ice-skating on the roads...

Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum

08-30-2019, 03:55 PM

Replies: 2,561

Pic of your GT86 - RIGHT NOW!

Views: 815,273

Posted By guitarman

Pic of your GT86 - RIGHT NOW!

2016 FR-S:coolpics:

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

08-13-2019, 02:36 PM

Replies: 8,168

Sticky: New here? Come say hi =)

Views: 1,934,980

Posted By guitarman

2016 FR-S

Hi,

Have been lurking here for a few months (since I got my FR-S) and decided to "go legit" and join the conversation. Loving my mint-condish little ride with only around 10K miles on it !
...

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