follow ft86club on our blog, twitter or facebook.
FT86CLUB
Ft86Club
Speed By Design
Register Garage Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Go Back   Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results


Page 1 of 4 1 234
Showing results 1 to 30 of 92
Search took 0.02 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: exE36M3
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-14-2021, 01:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,576
Posted By exE36M3
So of the dealers in NorCal, don't count on the...

So of the dealers in NorCal, don't count on the one in Livermore, CA for major, major service work. Diablo Subaru was willing enough to take a look, but by that point I was already frustrated.
...
Forum: Northern California 02-13-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,480
Posted By exE36M3
FWIW - this is not a discrimination issue. This...

FWIW - this is not a discrimination issue. This is a modifying your car to be louder or emit questionable exhaust numbers issue. We live in California and air quality and the environment are the...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 03-16-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,882
Posted By exE36M3
FWIW - before anyone starts to stack rank cars......

FWIW - before anyone starts to stack rank cars... consider at least a day or two doing a high-performance driving school. The skills you pick up from those types of classes not only carry forward to...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-03-2017, 12:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,302
Posted By exE36M3
Well it looks like I like a 1/2 quart this month....

Well it looks like I like a 1/2 quart this month. :P
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-02-2017, 11:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,302
Posted By exE36M3
Isn't this fun? I've been about 3 times and 3...

Isn't this fun? I've been about 3 times and 3 weeks for this case. I have to wait until after January to bring it back in (as I am in/out over the holidays) and IF they find something with the car,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-24-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,576
Posted By exE36M3
Thanks humfrz - agreed. Given my limited...

Thanks humfrz - agreed.

Given my limited exposure to the service team at Subaru, my best guess is that the junior techs handle oil changes, battery swaps, etc. and some diagnostic work. The...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-22-2017, 06:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,302
Posted By exE36M3
So following up... my leak is different. After...

So following up... my leak is different.
After taking it to an independent Subaru Shop - the 2 sources for my leak are the head gasket or the injector. Mine appears to be spray leaking under...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-20-2017, 07:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,302
Posted By exE36M3
Ha! Yep, getting a similar leak. If it's under...

Ha! Yep, getting a similar leak. If it's under the intake runners toward the back of the motor, I got bad news for you. It's NOT the timing cover. Signs are looking at the head gasket BUT I am...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-09-2017, 01:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,576
Posted By exE36M3
Taking the car in this AM. Fingers crossed. I'll...

Taking the car in this AM. Fingers crossed. I'll follow-up in a few days!
FWIW, I put in a 2nd paper towel to show oil seepage over 4 days. It's already soaked. :\
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-06-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,576
Posted By exE36M3
Thanks guys for the ideas. I'm making an...

Thanks guys for the ideas. I'm making an appointment with the master/lead tech this week. I put another paper towel on top of the head gasket seam. I'm going to drive with it this week so when I pull...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-04-2017, 02:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,576
Posted By exE36M3
Sorry, my terminology could be more specific, in...

Sorry, my terminology could be more specific, in this case one can also say, intake runners. :)
The oil leak runs along the seam between the block and cylinder heads. I can see the edges of the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-04-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,576
Posted By exE36M3
Yeah, not the PCV valve. No oil trace along the...

Yeah, not the PCV valve. No oil trace along the edges, not even damp, and the fitting is screwed in there pretty good.

Assuming you guys saw the photos - the oil trace still follows the line of...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-02-2017, 05:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,277
Posted By exE36M3
Appreciate the help guys. I've got high...

Appreciate the help guys.

I've got high school auto-shop,engine swaps under my belt, and a Craftsman 5 foot high tool chest in the garage so I *might* be able to turn a wrench :). TBH though, my...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-13-2017, 12:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 21,140
Posted By exE36M3
Checking in on this... Subaru put a dye into the...

Checking in on this... Subaru put a dye into the oil as they had a hard time finding it months ago.

Car went in at 25k to have a look-see. Couldn't find it. Dye added.
Car at 28k miles now, for...
Forum: Northern California 06-01-2017, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,346
Posted By exE36M3
Treasure Island. You can catch the city or bay as...

Treasure Island. You can catch the city or bay as a backdrop. Hard to beat that.
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 05-31-2017, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 781
Posted By exE36M3
Nisti - sorry I lost track of this thread. Was...

Nisti - sorry I lost track of this thread. Was finishing up my own PROVA fender project here. Let me send photos of the garnish I got as well as the mesh. The mesh is the aluminum plate style with...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 05-31-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,381
Posted By exE36M3
Ha, no lie brother. I personally cringe whenever...

Ha, no lie brother. I personally cringe whenever I see guys working their cars with watches, bracelets, or rings. They are in for a red and rude awakening if they hit any live electrical lead. :\
...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 05-29-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,381
Posted By exE36M3
FWIW - When fuses blow I usually check one of two...

FWIW - When fuses blow I usually check one of two things:

1. Bad ground wire - sometimes I forget to either tighten it down (after seating the nut by hand). Common issue if you've done an all day...
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 05-11-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 496
Posted By exE36M3
I've still got mine. $5 shipped? :)

I've still got mine. $5 shipped? :)
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-17-2017, 12:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,451
Posted By exE36M3
That may be the case - and yes, it's been 15+...

That may be the case - and yes, it's been 15+ years since my last auto-x in the Miata. Thanks for the heads up!

I know the BMW CCA has inked something to do Crow's this season. They are LOVING...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-14-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,597
Posted By exE36M3
Ok, I'll say it, this was THE lamest...

Ok, I'll say it, this was THE lamest upgrade/repair part I ever spent $75 on.
When you look at the o-ring and cam facing side of the plate, you think - aw man that's nice, it lines right up with the...
Forum: Northern California 02-14-2017, 08:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,502
Posted By exE36M3
The dealership? Let's just say it's the one East...

The dealership? Let's just say it's the one East Bay dealership with the lab.
I say that as I am familiar with search (I work in tech), and at this point, the guys are trying to be helpful. So I...
Forum: Northern California 12-23-2016, 07:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,252
Posted By exE36M3
There's a zillion business and industrial parks...

There's a zillion business and industrial parks in the Bay Area. They'll be pretty empty this week. :)
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-26-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 37,711
Posted By exE36M3
Isn't this a truth about cheap coil-overs to...

Isn't this a truth about cheap coil-overs to begin with? :)

FWIW - we exchanged PMs about a year ago about some alignment specs for street. Took your advice, been loving the settings over the last...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-14-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,934
Posted By exE36M3
As much as I *like* the E30 M3 - you REALLY got...

As much as I *like* the E30 M3 - you REALLY got to have some money socked away to keep it going. The parts are crazy expensive. Of the entire M3 line - the E36 with it's shared components across the...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-12-2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,934
Posted By exE36M3
JGalp: I hear you. One of THE only reasons why...

JGalp:
I hear you. One of THE only reasons why I am not driving a GTS Viper, Vette or Rx-7 is that the I need a backseat for the kids. Mine are 10 and 15. So I *need* to get them in the car in a...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-12-2016, 03:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,934
Posted By exE36M3
Fun thread. If I *had* to get back into a BMW,...

Fun thread. If I *had* to get back into a BMW, I'd lean toward the M235i - and mostly because I tend to pull stock suspensions and do my own tuning. So going M2 would be silly (paying the $10k+...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-12-2016, 02:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,934
Posted By exE36M3
FWIW - I came from the E36 M3 and the twins are...

FWIW - I came from the E36 M3 and the twins are pretty close to that experience. As much as the naysayers think the E36 was the weaker of the M3 line, it's hard to get past the "best handling car at...
Forum: Canada Classifieds 09-28-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 47,681
Posted By exE36M3
Yeah, I used adhesion promoter - twice. Once for...

Yeah, I used adhesion promoter - twice. Once for the initial installation and again on the reinstallation.
I've done both promoter to car and then promoter to car AND wing. I'm not doubting if the...
Forum: Northern California 08-26-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,809,477
Posted By exE36M3
Yikes! Personally, I'd just get, what 6-8...

Yikes!
Personally, I'd just get, what 6-8 rubber plugs for the wing holes and call it a day maybe? :)
Showing results 1 to 30 of 92
Page 1 of 4 1 234

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:19 PM.

Contact Us - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum - FT86CLUB - Archive - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service/DMCA Policy - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.