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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-07-2024, 02:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,543
Posted By EAGLE5
Electricity is a bitch.

Electricity is a bitch.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-20-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,697
Posted By EAGLE5
1. I'm pretty sure that temperature is not so...

1. I'm pretty sure that temperature is not so good for oil or the engine.
2. I'm pretty sure that I don't want to keep changing my oil for rare track events.
3. I'm pretty sure that we don't have a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-16-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,003
Posted By EAGLE5
There is a lot of joy to be had with a stock...

There is a lot of joy to be had with a stock engine and a stock tune.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-15-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 9,697
Posted By EAGLE5
The oil cooler gave me peace of mind on 100+...

The oil cooler gave me peace of mind on 100+ degree days at the track.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-04-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 183,850
Posted By EAGLE5
On a daily basis, I worry about how much your TV...

On a daily basis, I worry about how much your TV is worth since you bought it. Nobody else's TV. Just yours.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-01-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 183,850
Posted By EAGLE5
Wherever I end up, I want to be sideways and...

Wherever I end up, I want to be sideways and smiling.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-30-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 183,850
Posted By EAGLE5
170k in the Bay Area is not enough money to live...

170k in the Bay Area is not enough money to live off of.

Just kidding.

But a family income of 170k makes it hard to afford a house. A condo in a not so nice area is doable, but a 2 bedroom...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-30-2023, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 183,850
Posted By EAGLE5
I had her hold the car at about 1200 rpm and then...

I had her hold the car at about 1200 rpm and then slowly just feel the car moving forward a tiny bit as she let out the clutch and pushed it back in. She got that. Conceptually she can handle it. ...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-29-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 183,850
Posted By EAGLE5
I told it to her several times. Coordination is...

I told it to her several times. Coordination is not her gift. Panic is. It didn't help that she'd rear ended somebody in her regular car a few weeks ago. She's all sorts of skittish now.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-29-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 183,850
Posted By EAGLE5
Yes. Because nothing lasts and you're never...

Yes. Because nothing lasts and you're never going to be as great as Shakespeare, you may as well go with what you got.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-28-2023, 01:32 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 183,850
Posted By EAGLE5
I've been reading for about 40 years now. I can...

I've been reading for about 40 years now. I can see another 40 being just fine. I still haven't gone through most of the classics, not because I don't like them (that varies) but because I just...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-25-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 183,850
Posted By EAGLE5
The suspension. There's always a...

The suspension.



There's always a bigger fish.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-19-2023, 01:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,017
Posted By EAGLE5
Brass is probably better for corrosion...

Brass is probably better for corrosion resistance. Probably aluminum too. Aluminum is probably better for weight or where magnetic fields are an issue.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-18-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,017
Posted By EAGLE5
No, no. You're still getting things wrong. ...

No, no. You're still getting things wrong. Aluminum springs are atypical.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-18-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,017
Posted By EAGLE5
Nah. Even I knew you were wrong. :p ...

Nah. Even I knew you were wrong. :p

https://www.americanelements.com/aluminum-spring-7429-90-5
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-12-2023, 03:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,812
Posted By EAGLE5
Many American and non-Chinese brands are produced...

Many American and non-Chinese brands are produced in China. The brand may demand a scan for defects or perform an xray, making them a cut above ordering direct from China. Styles are widely copied.
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 11-28-2022, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,220
Posted By EAGLE5
Base calipers.

Base calipers.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-22-2022, 08:47 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,166
Posted By EAGLE5
Both my kids will soon learn stick on our 2013...

Both my kids will soon learn stick on our 2013 FRS.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-27-2022, 12:58 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,468
Posted By EAGLE5
2013 FRS is the one with the good suspension. ...

2013 FRS is the one with the good suspension. The rest are just Honda Civics.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-03-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,586
Posted By EAGLE5
Stay off ABS. Do the pedal dance.

Stay off ABS. Do the pedal dance.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-02-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,031
Posted By EAGLE5
I just fart, rapidly.

I just fart, rapidly.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-18-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,252
Posted By EAGLE5
2020 was a terrible year. Just terrible.

2020 was a terrible year. Just terrible.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-18-2022, 01:07 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 183,850
Posted By EAGLE5
Isn't that the same car but with a bad body kit...

Isn't that the same car but with a bad body kit in the bottom photo?
Forum: Software Tuning 02-17-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 441,585
Posted By EAGLE5
This is why I always do a full read before I do a...

This is why I always do a full read before I do a write, to make sure the connections are all good.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-14-2022, 06:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,354
Posted By EAGLE5
Much.

Much.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-14-2022, 03:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,354
Posted By EAGLE5
Motorcycles are death machines. Nothing more...

Motorcycles are death machines. Nothing more efficient than a corpse. As for making a decision, I'm sure you have the skills to weigh pros and cons.

Once or twice a month is 18 times a year is...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-14-2022, 02:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,354
Posted By EAGLE5
A transmission might give off EPA range boosts. ...

A transmission might give off EPA range boosts. MIGHT. But the cars are designed for the EPA test. Or the WLTP test. Real world doesn't matter nearly as much.

Also most people need maybe 150...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-14-2022, 12:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,354
Posted By EAGLE5
In the real world, engineering decisions are made...

In the real world, engineering decisions are made for real world reasons. Companies that fail to make real world decisions end up dead. It reminds me of 3dfx, who didn't know where to go so they...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-13-2022, 12:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,354
Posted By EAGLE5
A model S can go from 0 to 200mph, theoretically,...

A model S can go from 0 to 200mph, theoretically, and all on one speed. Most EVs can do at least 100. There's no advantage in real world top speed then. There's little advantage to be found in...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-12-2022, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,021
Posted By EAGLE5
So much facial hair. Interesting mod.

So much facial hair.

Interesting mod.
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