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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-28-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 22,256
Posted By ashtray
Do you routinely leave your car running when...

Do you routinely leave your car running when visiting the pizza place late at night? If so, and if you are there regularly on your way to work, its possible someone saw you do this once and has...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-28-2016, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,400
Posted By ashtray
Plugging that sound tube was the best mod I have...

Plugging that sound tube was the best mod I have done to the car. Made the engine sound like a tractor. Now plugged the inside is much more quiet and the car seems more refined.

I have no...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-27-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,859
Posted By ashtray
Selling this car as a Toyota without changing any...

Selling this car as a Toyota without changing any of the styling would be a huge mistake.

*looks at the global market for the GT86*

Uh - never mind. It seems they're already been selling this...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-13-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 31,520
Posted By ashtray
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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-08-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,922
Posted By ashtray
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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-23-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 28,190
Posted By ashtray
I had a right foot injury so I tried driving...

I had a right foot injury so I tried driving using only my left foot. I was doing ok until I had to hit the brakes - then I almost broke my jaw on the steering wheel as I was unaware of how touch...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-23-2016, 03:39 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 129,611
Posted By ashtray
Trolling comment? Iphone 5 has bigger screen...

Trolling comment?

Iphone 5 has bigger screen and better cameras. Iphone 6 again has bigger screen and better cameras and better display. Sure, you can make a phone call just as good on an iphone 4...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-26-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 333
Views: 52,832
Posted By ashtray
I'm right there with ya - bought my car June...

I'm right there with ya - bought my car June 2012, and have 8k miles on mine too! :party0030: Wait, did you say 81k?! :confused0068:

Is 3 1/2 years too long to wait for first oil change? Or did...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-26-2015, 02:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,824
Posted By ashtray
One: forget drag racing. If a V6 Camry pulls up...

One: forget drag racing. If a V6 Camry pulls up next to you, they *could* take you - BUT they won't 99% of the time. Why? Bc they're not flooring it when the light turns green.

You want the car...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-26-2015, 02:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,669
Posted By ashtray
Welcome to CA - prepare to return your car to...

Welcome to CA - prepare to return your car to stock. (you need to have your car pass smog inspection, meaning every component of the engine from the intake to the exhaust has to be either original or...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-26-2015, 02:19 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,484
Posted By ashtray
My first car had twice the weight, half the...

My first car had twice the weight, half the power, and 1/10th the handling ability (but 500x the ride quality - floating on air, sitting on a sofa... front bench seat came in handy too. :D ) - sorry,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-26-2015, 02:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,081
Posted By ashtray
Totaled.

Totaled.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-09-2015, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,940
Posted By ashtray
Depends which lights you have on yours. The BRZ...

Depends which lights you have on yours. The BRZ has an adjustment switch, but the standard FRS does not. (The special editions might, if they use the BRZ headlights.)
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-09-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,742
Posted By ashtray
I've read the middle pedal wears out the brake...

I've read the middle pedal wears out the brake pads, so I've been trying to avoid touching it. The far left pedal wears out the clutch plate if you use it too much or improperly. Don't even get me...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-06-2015, 03:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,151
Posted By ashtray
Taken from *another* (ahem) webpage: ...

Taken from *another* (ahem) webpage:


Doctor: Madam, your husband needs rest and peace, so here are some sleeping pills.
Wife: Doc, when should I give them to him?
Doctor: They are for you.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-06-2015, 03:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,763
Posted By ashtray
I wonder how much the sticker weighs? Do they...

I wonder how much the sticker weighs? Do they have to add another sticker warning about the weight the first sticker added? And then another to warn about the 2nd sticker? Will it ever end?! ;)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-25-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,539
Posted By ashtray
Is your BRZ turbo'd? If not, which are you - old...

Is your BRZ turbo'd? If not, which are you - old or lesbian? Or both? :lol:

Back to OP - I will commonly park next to another Subaru if given a choice in a lot full of cars. I typically park away...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-21-2015, 12:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,835
Posted By ashtray
NYC area driving? AWD. If you can have two...

NYC area driving? AWD.

If you can have two cars, then a BRZ could be your fair weather car.

NYC parking? WRX - its a little taller and if parallel parking is involved, it might get hit...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-21-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,140
Posted By ashtray
Wow - smart financial decision making! Most...

Wow - smart financial decision making! Most people drive beaters in college then get their first real job and run out and buy/lease a BMW (ahem, not that I'd know anything about that... :D ).
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-24-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 32,859
Posted By ashtray
The "its so slow" issue isn't a problem 95% of...

The "its so slow" issue isn't a problem 95% of the time - and honestly that last 5% is probably when you're trying to do somethkng you shouldnt be. But at those times, it is frustrating. My other...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-21-2015, 07:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,907
Posted By ashtray
Its not just snow - temps drop in to the 30's,...

Its not just snow - temps drop in to the 30's, even in the dry, and your tires will lose grip. Just fyi.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-21-2015, 01:47 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 45,018
Posted By ashtray
C5Z6 are over $20k around here. (mid $20's for a...

C5Z6 are over $20k around here. (mid $20's for a nice one). Maybe a regular C5 for $15k - but then you're getting in to maintenance, especially at 25k miles/yr - and gas costs (newer Vettes can get...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-20-2015, 01:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,565
Posted By ashtray
Just crossed 8k miles. 2013 model, purchased June...

Just crossed 8k miles. 2013 model, purchased June 2012. :)

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo97/ashtray_talkbass/15/8B67096D-702B-43BC-8944-5815928A13D3.jpg
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-19-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 45,018
Posted By ashtray
You're a musician and need to carry stuff and you...

You're a musician and need to carry stuff and you were going to buy an FRS? Do you play harmonica?

I was going to suggest Miata for the driving experience, but doesn't fit your space needs....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-14-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,977
Posted By ashtray
Sounds like you were getting lots of Taylor...

Sounds like you were getting lots of Taylor Swift, I mean trailer sway. ;)

Yeah - the way you extended the back of the trailer cargo area but left the axle placement alone had me concerned. 5lbs...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-19-2015, 03:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,977
Posted By ashtray
Man... I applaud your sense of adventure, and...

Man... I applaud your sense of adventure, and your winning attitude. You see an issue and you tackle it within your means. What you've done is commendable. That said, call me a sceptic.

Moving...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-09-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,875
Posted By ashtray
I bought a BRZ to compliment my WRX wagon. The...

I bought a BRZ to compliment my WRX wagon. The two are great and they are definitely different. I drive the WRX more just bc its more comfortable, more powerful, more practical, (and in my case)...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-15-2015, 03:48 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 34,523
Posted By ashtray
As long as it stays AWD for the Subaru version,...

As long as it stays AWD for the Subaru version, I'll be happy. Increase in hp to 208 is ok. I was hoping for 210-212hp. 208hp is a little shy, but I will just up the boost level a bit to get it to...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-14-2015, 04:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,745
Posted By ashtray
I don't even release the clutch pedal until I'm...

I don't even release the clutch pedal until I'm over 2000 rpm. :D
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-02-2015, 04:33 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 132,564
Posted By ashtray
I wish people would not post about stuff they...

I wish people would not post about stuff they obviously have no knowledge of.

Subaru uses a symmetrical AWD. Its not a FWD system. Some of their models have a FWD bias, some models have a 50/50...
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