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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-15-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,657
Posted By Chimera
About 400

About 400
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-14-2019, 08:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,657
Posted By Chimera
Sold the car

Anxiety about the valve spring recall got to be too much, wasn't enjoying the car anymore. Thought alot about getting another 86, as it is an awesome platform, but decided life is too short to not...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-08-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 382,025
Posted By Chimera
That's where I got my car done, I worked with...

That's where I got my car done, I worked with Alex. So far my car is fine, but I am still less than 300 miles from having the work done.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-08-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 897
Posted By Chimera
I went in on Saturday to discuss trading my car,...

I went in on Saturday to discuss trading my car, Toyota offered me more than I anticipated to try to get me into a new car. I'm still considering the options
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-19-2019, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 382,025
Posted By Chimera
Stresses me out b/c my car is e85 tuned. My...

Stresses me out b/c my car is e85 tuned. My dealer seems cool with it but who knows if they refuse to help me b/c of that right?
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-14-2019, 02:46 PM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 382,025
Posted By Chimera
nothing quiet like makings todays problems...

nothing quiet like makings todays problems tomorrows problems.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-14-2019, 02:34 PM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 382,025
Posted By Chimera
So I have my car in the shop now. But I'm...

So I have my car in the shop now. But I'm concerned as well, very seriously considering trading for a corvette or possibly a 124 spider
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-13-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 382,025
Posted By Chimera
my cars going in tomorrow

my cars going in tomorrow
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-17-2018, 07:55 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,313
Posted By Chimera
I have a 13frs, was pnp for me

I have a 13frs, was pnp for me
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-17-2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,977
Posted By Chimera
The stock headunit puts out full range, the stock...

The stock headunit puts out full range, the stock amp has some lpf built in, although idk that I have even seen anyone measure it. The stock amp is replaceable with the ktp-445u or other 15A similar...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-17-2018, 12:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,701
Posted By Chimera
I agree with Tom, If they cleaned the maf sensor,...

I agree with Tom, If they cleaned the maf sensor, I'd pull the battery lead. Fyi, when you do this it resets the ecu including the throttle position learning.. it will feel like dead peddle, this...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-27-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,587
Posted By Chimera
FWIW, I'm in ATL, Dents&Dings in Alpharetta does...

FWIW, I'm in ATL, Dents&Dings in Alpharetta does a fantastic job at PDR, and is pretty affordable. I got 3 door dings pulled from my car including 1 on the rear fender for $100.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-24-2018, 03:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,104
Posted By Chimera
:iono: I'm honestly not sure, depends a...

:iono:


I'm honestly not sure, depends a little on the listener, some people like their highs super bright.. leads to listening fatigue though in me at least. You can pull the spec sheet from...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-24-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,104
Posted By Chimera
I've treated this car a little like a toy, and...

I've treated this car a little like a toy, and replaced every speaker.. multiple times, and traded with friends, and gave things away, or sold them. Built up as money became available. I learned a...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-24-2018, 09:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,104
Posted By Chimera
I am not, however their power requirements are...

I am not, however their power requirements are low enough that you could. I'm running them at 75w crossed at 250hz and 5000hz. Not ideal, but they work in this range pretty well.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-24-2018, 08:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,104
Posted By Chimera
These are a direct fit in the factory 3.5...

These are a direct fit in the factory 3.5 bracket, with Minor trimming to remove the factory speaker, as it's glued in. They are very good, but don't have the best off axis response, so there might...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-14-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,444
Posted By Chimera
ding ding

ding ding
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-14-2018, 10:38 AM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,444
Posted By Chimera
I did this Edit: Leonardo got it, its a...

I did this


Edit: Leonardo got it, its a bass shaker. The cutup carpet was a learning curve thing, I'll patch it up later on. the first spot I selected turned out to be just a little too close...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-12-2018, 11:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,199
Posted By Chimera
It should, yes. Just be aware that the stock mid...

It should, yes. Just be aware that the stock mid has a cap on it to give it a rolloff, and is wired in parallel to the tweeter, which gives a net 2ohm load to the head unit, the stock tweeter and...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-12-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,199
Posted By Chimera
I at one point did use the stock harness, and if...

I at one point did use the stock harness, and if you have the tweeter in place it should work, the mids 2ch is parallel wired to the tweeters 4ch harness (2 in 2 out iirc, [out,in,in,out]. However I...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-23-2018, 09:20 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,313
Posted By Chimera
Yes, stock was halogen

Yes, stock was halogen
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-23-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,313
Posted By Chimera
Same, Instant on. Occasionally I have noticed...

Same, Instant on. Occasionally I have noticed mine blink in highbeam mode then change to lowbeam mode when turning them on.


a slightly better photo of mine from my garage, along with my other...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-30-2018, 10:35 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,313
Posted By Chimera
Your photos came out so much nicer than mine,...

Your photos came out so much nicer than mine, your DRLs don't look like laser beams. I should try for some twilight hours photos, the lighting looks better.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-25-2018, 06:48 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,313
Posted By Chimera
There's a blue wire, that one is the drl harness...

There's a blue wire, that one is the drl harness to the fuse box. I think this keeps the drl on when the parking brakes engaged, but I'm not 100%. There's the main plug, if you're in an frs like me,...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-21-2018, 10:14 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,313
Posted By Chimera
It is with adapter harness. And yes, I'm using...

It is with adapter harness. And yes, I'm using both signals atm.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-21-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,313
Posted By Chimera
Haven't driven with them yet, or adjusted the...

Haven't driven with them yet, or adjusted the lights.

If you get the 6pin to 8 pin adapter, i recommend connecting that the the headlight before putting the headlight in the car, its tight and...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 03-20-2018, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,117
Posted By Chimera
definitely not a direct plug and play, that has...

definitely not a direct plug and play, that has standard aftermarket antenna hookup and standard wiring to be mated with a aftermarket harness adapter, metra or scoche are common brands.


on...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 03-14-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,302
Posted By Chimera
On my personal install I wired the HU ground to...

On my personal install I wired the HU ground to the Harness ground, black to black. This isn't strictly necessary, and some say just wiring to the frame is better. Ultimately, the ground needs to...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 03-14-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,302
Posted By Chimera
connect the blue wire from the head unit to both...

connect the blue wire from the head unit to both the blue wire on the antenna adapter and the blue wire on the metra harness, and the blue/white too. Grounding to the frame is fine/good. I used the...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 03-14-2018, 08:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,302
Posted By Chimera
Which unit is it, the manual should have a...

Which unit is it, the manual should have a breakout. Ground is very.. Very.. Important.

Went I'm at a pc I'll find a Metra breakout and post that. Often the colors do match.. But not always.
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