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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-18-2019, 08:28 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 32,855
Posted By Cole
I can count on one hand (well, maybe 2 or 3...

I can count on one hand (well, maybe 2 or 3 fingers from the other hand, too) where I haven't been able to pass someone.

And it's not because it's a fault of the car. It's because someone got...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-25-2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 15,047
Posted By tehShirt
I don't use the Homelink functions, the mirror...

I don't use the Homelink functions, the mirror rattles constantly and the dimming isn't enough to combat all the SUVs and lifted trucks here that have their own personal suns for headlights.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-12-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,068
Posted By Tristor
It certainly won't hurt to replace them,...

It certainly won't hurt to replace them, especially since the rotors are already lipped. After you replace them bleed your brakes using the two-person method, bed them in sufficiently, and then...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-19-2019, 07:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,449
Posted By humfrz
I recommend that you do as your wife says. Why? ...

I recommend that you do as your wife says. Why? Because if you buy a Tesla and ANYTHING goes wrong with it, it will be YOUR fault FOREVER an EVER!


humfrz
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-18-2019, 05:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,449
Posted By slizoth
Son of a bitch I just got typecast. I'm 33 and...

Son of a bitch I just got typecast. I'm 33 and got married six months ago, thinking about selling my BRZ as I imagine a kid is coming and I'll get more now rather than a year from now.

2013...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-15-2019, 07:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,374
Posted By Breadman
i normally use valvoline synpower 0w20 and...

i normally use valvoline synpower 0w20 and blackstone reports have come back really nice, but i took the plunge and tried some amazon 0w20 because i was curious
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-13-2019, 11:48 AM
Replies: 337
Views: 47,713
Posted By ZDan
Torque dip is zero issue at the track, you're...

Torque dip is zero issue at the track, you're above 4500rpm all the time.
For me, it hasn't been an issue on the street either. But then I drive pretty normally on the street. You do have to keep...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-23-2019, 09:21 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 19,813
Posted By Ultramaroon
in b 4 "is it totaled?"

in b 4 "is it totaled?"
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-23-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,970
Posted By Sapphireho
Your probably thinking of the ball joint removal...

Your probably thinking of the ball joint removal fork type tool. He is probably talking about a ball joint press tool.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DXWxgET4Sd8
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-16-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 24,246
Posted By Tcoat
and this: ...

and this:

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5274
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-16-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 24,246
Posted By JIM THEO
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1...

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1893030&highlight=nippon+thermostat#post1893030
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-21-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 23,813
Posted By rice_classic
I think the wannabe youtube stars have done this...

I think the wannabe youtube stars have done this car a disservice. It's like it became fashionable to hate on it... then all those other sack riders of these YT clowns who haven't driven the car...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-29-2018, 08:35 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 54,208
Posted By ermax
Contemplating FRS for track car

To cut weight they stripped it of all the things cars typically have at this price. The point of the car wasn’t to make it feel like a $12k car, it was to make it handle like a $50k car. I think...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-28-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,589
Posted By NWFRS
My advice would be to shop craigslist by owner...

My advice would be to shop craigslist by owner only.

Go and look at these cars at the seller's home. Note the cleanliness of their garage, age, maturity level, etc. Don't settle for riced cars...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-18-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 26,903
Posted By Tcoat
But But But I shouldn't have to downshift....

But
But
But
I shouldn't have to downshift. I should be able to drive the car with just that one pedal. That is what all the cool cars do.


Amazing how so many scream "MT is the best since it...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-18-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 26,903
Posted By Sasquachulator
Its a small N/A high revving motor. These pretty...

Its a small N/A high revving motor. These pretty much don't exist except for this car nowadays.
The characteristic is pretty much low torque, high HP and high RPM.
You have to downshift If you...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-18-2018, 02:43 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 26,903
Posted By Tcoat
Nobody is pretending there isn't. The dispute is...

Nobody is pretending there isn't. The dispute is the severity of the impact for daily driving. That impact is nothing. If it is causing issues it is a driver shortcoming not the car.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-18-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 26,903
Posted By spike021
Yeah, and I'm not seeing the problem. You...

Yeah, and I'm not seeing the problem.

You know, to me, I'm thankful as hell that this car is unlike "most cars". That means it was built a certain way. And don't mind me while I re-quote myself: ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-08-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 24,418
Posted By VTEC
People that say the car is slow clearly never...

People that say the car is slow clearly never been to a track or autocross before. Plenty of fast cars with low horsepower. Especially civics, miatas, and now the frs/brz twins
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-08-2018, 12:52 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 24,418
Posted By Grady
Good post but you missed the real reason most of...

Good post but you missed the real reason most of our cars are slow. It boils down to a poor steering wheel actuator. With the proper actuator almost any car can be fast.
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-28-2018, 12:28 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 23,293
Posted By krayzie
You were the one that brought up the word...

You were the one that brought up the word automatic to begin with. The OP never did. You always go full snowflake when you can't manipulate the conversation your way.



I suggest you trade in...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-04-2018, 05:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,630
Posted By atomicalex
Viscosity and manufacturer specifications first....

Viscosity and manufacturer specifications first. Then, distantly third, brand.


<— tribologist
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-14-2018, 03:01 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 35,027
Posted By EAGLE5
Journalists are stupid as fuck. Believe me, I...

Journalists are stupid as fuck. Believe me, I was one. They read each others' work then repeat the same shit in their own articles. Somehow less power is just perfect in the Miata. Morons.

I...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-13-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 35,027
Posted By extrashaky
It's like this: If by "daily driver" you...

It's like this:

If by "daily driver" you mean you like to race hillbillies in Mustangs from red light to red light on your drive home, this is not the car for you. It was not built to be the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-05-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,276
Posted By klondike
Cool How I drive my car.

I have a 2017 BRZ w/ performance pack (almost a ts). Unless you have driven this in the city or on a track, you have no idea how much fun this rig is. Handles like on rails. Holds the road like...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 03-15-2018, 05:30 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 61,138
Posted By switchlanez
Porsche has gradually strayed from its racing DNA...

Porsche has gradually strayed from its racing DNA in favor of luxury performance. Lotus and the Alpine A110 (see this (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3019662&postcount=624)) have...
Forum: Arizona 02-17-2018, 10:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,464
Posted By AzBRZ2017
I was talking about possibly driving out two...

I was talking about possibly driving out two hours to meet up in my last post and I offered gas money and some extra in the original post.... so thanks for telling me I guess.?
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 09-23-2015, 10:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,183
Posted By thunderlights
Yeah so it turns out the tail light fuse also...

Yeah so it turns out the tail light fuse also controls the boomerangs side markers and fog lights as well. This really wasn't made clear anywhere. I got it all working again by replacing that one...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-25-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,720
Posted By UF Key Master
Same procedure as the other side

http://youtu.be/mwQqzwYrk-k
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-24-2012, 05:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 22,376
Posted By Moshpit37
Stock suspension: Why change it?

I see a lot of people talking about how the first thing they want to do is swap out the shocks/struts, lower the car, etc, etc... My question is "why?":iono: It's like people are saying "everything...
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