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Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-21-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,616
Posted By b.e
Well, in layman's terms, OptiCoat (and products...

Well, in layman's terms, OptiCoat (and products like it) and paint sealer are the same compound, acrylic (polymerized methyl methacrylate, to be exact), applied at different thicknesses. OptiCoat is...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-15-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 80,517
Posted By b.e
Looking at the seat protection, I'm thinking this...

Looking at the seat protection, I'm thinking this prototype doesn't even have a roof it can raise.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-15-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 80,517
Posted By b.e
Now I need to see it with the top up.

Now I need to see it with the top up.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-15-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,217
Posted By b.e
Your car is cheating on you with another driver.

Your car is cheating on you with another driver.
Forum: Southwest 02-13-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,948
Posted By b.e
Several of us. Some have posted in this thread:...

Several of us. Some have posted in this thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-08-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 26,211
Posted By b.e
Here is why the Miata has a less-than-masculine...

Here is why the Miata has a less-than-masculine reputation: Mazda sold it that way.

http://revlimiter.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ad_miata_97m.jpg
...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-07-2013, 07:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,760
Posted By b.e
A city-dwelling human can always be identified by...

A city-dwelling human can always be identified by this call.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-07-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,402
Posted By b.e
Here are some quotes from the ACS article, for...

Here are some quotes from the ACS article, for purposes of illumination of the technology:

"In this work, we have employed an electrospun coating of
cross-linked poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) +...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-05-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,928
Posted By b.e
The FRS does have an autolock. Unlock it with the...

The FRS does have an autolock. Unlock it with the key fob, and if you fail to open the door, the locks will re-engage. This prevents accidental unlocks when putting your keys in your pocket...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-24-2013, 10:28 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 26,939
Posted By b.e
I think some of you are missing the importance of...

I think some of you are missing the importance of the green (INJECTION VOLUME) curve. The fuel rate isn't dropping when the type of injection changes.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-21-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,022
Posted By b.e
I did mine for $7! ...

I did mine for $7!

http://www.failepicfail.com/epic-fail/1103/diy-fail-car-light-epic-fail-1299274911.jpg
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-11-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,603
Posted By b.e
If your physical key won't open the trunk, the...

If your physical key won't open the trunk, the next thing to try is to pull on the rear seat backs hoping they will fall down. Once down you can reach/crawl to the back of the trunk and pull the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-08-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,560
Posted By b.e
Is it reproducible? One-off things are always...

Is it reproducible? One-off things are always abnormal, but because they only happen once, future occurrence doesn't matter.

This is how I use my brain.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-04-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,959
Posted By b.e
Easy to miss is the BRZ/FRS prominence in the...

Easy to miss is the BRZ/FRS prominence in the list of 10 Sins and Virtues (you need to look at the footnotes to see what car they are talking about):...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-14-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,569
Posted By b.e
I don't recall hearing it. Maybe it's the...

I don't recall hearing it.

Maybe it's the sharp intake of breath the planet makes while it cries because you drive it so little.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-11-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,179
Posted By b.e
I haven't read mine yet. Does it say anything...

I haven't read mine yet. Does it say anything about driving near McLarens or office buildings?
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-03-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,633
Posted By b.e
Later that same day... 4x Fall Color/rain...

Later that same day...

4x Fall Color/rain Run over UT31/UT264 FRS Dashcam - YouTube
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-28-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,191
Posted By b.e
Well, from the video it's obviously no bake-on...

Well, from the video it's obviously no bake-on process, just ceramics suspended in a polymer. It is much like the Opti-Coat polymethacrylate process.

I'll just stick with the acrylic sealant.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-24-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 31,589
Posted By b.e
I used an ELM327 bluetooth adapter for a while...

I used an ELM327 bluetooth adapter for a while (with Torque Pro on Android), then once, near a power plant, the FRS threw a CEL code indicating the network CPU lost contact with the display CPU and...
Forum: Southwest 09-17-2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,385
Posted By b.e
Dashcam drive-thru of a few roads in Utah

Taken with a Blackvue, all redone at 4x the usual speed.

Nebo Loop, Nephi to Payson:
4x Utah Nebo Loop Drive-thru - YouTube

SR199 heading back from Tooele Army Depot:
Dashcam Drive-thru of...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-16-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 29,199
Posted By b.e
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFHwzmzt8GE SRT4...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFHwzmzt8GE
SRT4 burnout fail: burns clutch not tires - YouTube
Dodge Neon SRT-4 SRT 4 Burnout gone wrong with Clutch Blowing Up - YouTube
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 09-05-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,277
Posted By b.e
Coincidence, I suppose, that Motor Trend just...

Coincidence, I suppose, that Motor Trend just posted a video of them taking a 2013 Jetta hybrid out there to race:
World's Fastest Hybrid! - The Downshift Episode 31 - YouTube
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 09-05-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,277
Posted By b.e
No worry, only a three-stop ND half-grad could...

No worry, only a three-stop ND half-grad could have exposed it correctly. The canyon is exposed perfectly. Shows off the reflections.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-27-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,219
Posted By b.e
Everyday Driver tackles the FRS, Genesis, Elise

http://everydaydriver.com/episodes/frs-vs-genesis-vs-elise-on-pch/

FRS (GT86, BRZ) vs Genesis Coupe vs Lotus Elise - Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip Review - YouTube

We all know who wins....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-24-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,950
Posted By b.e
[MODE:chem.professor=ON] Not just Subaru, I...

[MODE:chem.professor=ON]
Not just Subaru, I think, but the entire paint industry. The US passed a law to limit VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in paint as a means of minimizing some of the smog...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-23-2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,364
Posted By b.e
Hoping this doesn't spoil anyone's surprise, the...

Hoping this doesn't spoil anyone's surprise, the ranking, in term of price as tested, and percentage of the total value:

9. $407,695 31.4%
8. $133,325 10.3%
7. $ 63,080 4.9%
6. $ 57,265 ...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-22-2012, 11:47 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 68,546
Posted By b.e
I'm just sitting here pondering the fact that it...

I'm just sitting here pondering the fact that it takes a tweaked-out special version $100 grand car to beat the BRZ.

I'm surrounded by a happy glow!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-21-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,950
Posted By b.e
Also keep in mind that some of these paints, the...

Also keep in mind that some of these paints, the white, silver, and even hot lava, which all have what is called specular reflective properties, will appear to mimic the colors around them. Hot Lava,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-16-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 68,546
Posted By b.e
Great Excitement: Behind the Scenes of 2012...

Great Excitement:

Behind the Scenes of 2012 Best Driver's Car - Wide Open Throttle Episode 29 - YouTube

"Best Driver's Car is about finding the car that a driver can take to the limit of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-14-2012, 07:12 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,225
Posted By b.e
When I bought my car, the salesman asked if I...

When I bought my car, the salesman asked if I were married.
I said, "No."
Now I understand why he replied, "Nice!"
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