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Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-28-2017, 10:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,213
Posted By akyp
86/BRZ vs MX-5/124 Spider by Keiichi Tsuchiya

【CARトップTV】土屋*市が最新後輪駆動サー*ットTEST - YouTube

Apologies in advance if this has been posted.

It would be nice if someone can translate what he said, at least...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-20-2017, 10:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,912
Posted By akyp
I installed the TRD engine/transmission mounts...

I installed the TRD engine/transmission mounts almost 2 years ago to fix the overpipe hitting the crossmember problem. At stock idle rpm (700 iirc) I did notice vibration from the floorpan which was...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-03-2016, 11:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,419
Posted By akyp
OEM small(er) battery tray - Installed

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=142527&stc=1&d=1472956887

While researching replacement for my OEM battery I came across this:...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-02-2016, 02:47 AM
Replies: 3,507
Views: 1,110,717
Posted By akyp
Here I think they've stopped promoting the car...

Here I think they've stopped promoting the car since late 2013 / early 2014. Prices have slowly crept up over the years despite the free-falling Yen (!). I don't think they'll bother bringing in...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-24-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3,507
Views: 1,110,717
Posted By akyp
Could be worse, I guess... ...

Could be worse, I guess...
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6Kf2cz1_xfI/VE4pK7Rq4QI/AAAAAAAAM1E/uv_jclYTUFw/s1600/2015-Toyota-Avalon-Touring-Sport-Edition-0.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-23-2016, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3,507
Views: 1,110,717
Posted By akyp
Hello front overhang on a FR car. The...

Hello front overhang on a FR car.

The 'snout' is really apparent from this angle. :thumbdown:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2016, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3,507
Views: 1,110,717
Posted By akyp
This is not possible anymore thanks to crash...

This is not possible anymore thanks to crash safety stuff.

I too wish the hood of our cars were more like the 2009 concept:...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2016, 03:37 AM
Replies: 3,507
Views: 1,110,717
Posted By akyp
If the average person doesn't want the current...

If the average person doesn't want the current car, I don't know why they would want the refreshed one. It's not like the current car is a stripped track-day special and it's not like the refresh...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-17-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 3,507
Views: 1,110,717
Posted By akyp
Can you imagine one in lava? ...

Can you imagine one in lava?
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQlwH-TUl8kqwXPuJqep1j2dQvzjJA8Qt3pss5WHkaiwpG5gRN8Ng
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-17-2016, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3,507
Views: 1,110,717
Posted By akyp
More images for you to erm... enjoy. Source:...

More images for you to erm... enjoy.

Source: http://paultan.org/2016/03/17/2017-toyota-86-facelift-engine-and-handling-upgrades/
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-17-2016, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3,507
Views: 1,110,717
Posted By akyp
Disappointed they got rid of the character line...

Disappointed they got rid of the character line that runs from the chin up the front fenders. IMO it's one of the most distinctive elements of the exterior design which has been there since the first...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-02-2016, 08:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,878
Posted By akyp
I'm not entirely impressed by it with any of the...

I'm not entirely impressed by it with any of the OFT OTS tunes so I'm now in the process of dialing it in: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2564252&postcount=147

Nothing wrong with...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-03-2016, 01:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,838
Posted By akyp
RB took a look at it and gave up, because they...

RB took a look at it and gave up, because they can't think of a way to uglify it more.

Source: A certain website in Australia.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-31-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,352
Posted By akyp
The Evo is great but the Galant VR-4 is also...

The Evo is great but the Galant VR-4 is also worth remembering:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.carthrottle.com/workspace/uploads/comments/2015/08/vr42-55bfa8e36bd69.jpg

The 'base' VR-M still...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-19-2015, 10:50 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 38,483
Posted By akyp
Am I the only one that thinks it looks more...

Am I the only one that thinks it looks more similar to a NC than a ND? Those wheels probably didn't help either....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-03-2015, 07:54 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 21,353
Posted By akyp
Lexus IS is another one that comes to mind!

Lexus IS is another one that comes to mind!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-01-2015, 10:47 PM
Replies: 500
Views: 162,720
Posted By akyp
So they're painting their anti-beige car beige?...

So they're painting their anti-beige car beige? :sigh:
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-26-2015, 03:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,134
Posted By akyp
Installed OEM crash bolts, went for an alignment...

Installed OEM crash bolts, went for an alignment (ended up with -1.4 deg camber at the front), then went to the track. Car drove like a dream! The phrase 'should've came from the factory like that'...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-08-2015, 04:46 AM
Replies: 753
Views: 248,826
Posted By akyp
Different approaches to the problem I see. I'm...

Different approaches to the problem I see. I'm still not sure if the flat-4 is worth the tradeoff (worse F/R distribution and struts). And as said it'd be interesting to see what is the next move...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-08-2015, 03:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,220
Posted By akyp
OEM spoiler:...

OEM spoiler: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13862
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-08-2015, 03:45 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 129,597
Posted By akyp
http://bbsimg.ngfiles.com/1/21055000/ngbbs4bca65ee...

http://bbsimg.ngfiles.com/1/21055000/ngbbs4bca65eebfedf.jpg
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-01-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,962
Posted By akyp
The stock wheels remind me of this: ...

The stock wheels remind me of this:
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xw6k-ssk/images/spec_image/ST165%2786.jpg

Which is not a bad thing at all.

My only complaint is how they're bloody hard to clean...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-01-2015, 01:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,978
Posted By akyp
Lol we actually order car detailing stuff from...

Lol we actually order car detailing stuff from Autogeek.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-26-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,961
Posted By akyp
Your clutch will be fine as long as you aren't...

Your clutch will be fine as long as you aren't applying throttle too early. Try to listen to the engine during upshifts: if the rpm shoots up a lot after a shift, it's a bad one and you're wearing...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-26-2015, 09:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,104
Posted By akyp
How about this: ...

How about this:
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5225/5555489160_0d0d308239_b.jpg

Or this:
http://shacman.com.my/wp-content/files_mf/transmissionfast16speed160nmgearbox256.jpg
Forum: Software Tuning 06-04-2015, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,751
Posted By akyp
You got PM. :)

You got PM. :)
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-20-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 849
Views: 350,973
Posted By akyp
I don't know the situation in Taiwan (that's...

I don't know the situation in Taiwan (that's where ACE is from correct?) but here our 98 RON is rather crappy too. With OFT OTS 91 tunes I need to pull quite a bit of timing to keep IAM at 1.0.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-10-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,424
Posted By akyp
Here are the measurements taken off my car. I...

Here are the measurements taken off my car. I have stock wheels but running Dunlop Z2* at stock size. Obviously each car will be slightly different so take it for what it's worth.

FL 658mm
FR...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-16-2015, 01:17 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 94,869
Posted By akyp
Mounting hole for the sensor of self-leveling...

Mounting hole for the sensor of self-leveling headlamps on GT86?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-23-2014, 10:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,619
Posted By akyp
With the app you mentioned I recorded a maximum...

With the app you mentioned I recorded a maximum of 78dB during cold start. Again take it with a grain of salt as we probably don't use the same device. I've also edited MAF compensation and ignition...
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