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MrDinkleman
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
10-29-2021, 11:56 PM
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43
S2000 vs 86
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8,915
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MrDinkleman
Unless you want a coupe and don't live in Japan. ...
Unless you want a coupe and don't live in Japan.
Oh, and it's Miata Is Always The Answer... Except if you want a coupe... :D
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
06-25-2019, 02:36 AM
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Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]
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13,806,917
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MrDinkleman
Pretty much same story with my nephew. I couldn't...
Pretty much same story with my nephew. I couldn't figure out how his finger got close to the router bit when he's firmly grasping both handles and sliding the router on a flat surface. Then he...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
06-24-2019, 09:55 PM
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Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]
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MrDinkleman
My nephew did that a couple months ago. Just the...
My nephew did that a couple months ago. Just the tip of his pinky. Now that he's over the pain and shock and can laugh about it, we call him the Yakuza of the family.
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
06-21-2019, 05:10 AM
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OK, who was this? Speak up!
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5,164
Posted By
MrDinkleman
This ^ is funny... My girlfriend is always...
This ^ is funny...
My girlfriend is always begging me to let her set or release the parking brake. I always tell her "no". When she asks "why?", I tell her because she doesn't know how to do it...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
06-20-2019, 04:02 PM
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OK, who was this? Speak up!
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MrDinkleman
Well, shit. I have State Farm. Now I see why my...
Well, shit. I have State Farm. Now I see why my premiums went up...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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06-05-2019, 04:00 PM
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Are sway bars worth it?
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19,276
Posted By
MrDinkleman
LOL To summarize: If you distill what has...
LOL To summarize:
If you distill what has been written so far, you can see there are basically two schools of thought regarding sway bars and springs:
1. Soft springs and fat, stiff sway bars
...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
05-14-2019, 09:08 PM
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Cheap RWD manual cars
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5,722
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MrDinkleman
I have both an NB Miata and FRS. I have a hardtop...
I have both an NB Miata and FRS. I have a hardtop on my Miata so there isn't much difference between the Miata and FRS, wrt NVH. Without the hardtop, it is much noisier. I prefer to drive with...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-29-2019, 09:48 PM
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car totalled, question about insurance and attorneys
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5,669
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MrDinkleman
Yeah, retaining an attorney from the get-go was a...
Yeah, retaining an attorney from the get-go was a very, very bad idea... how much will it cost you to drop him?
There are a few things you should have determined, first:
1. Resolving a collision...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-13-2019, 07:18 PM
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337
Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.
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47,671
Posted By
MrDinkleman
LOL 😂 LOL🤣 LOL😆 I agree with, and enjoyed,...
LOL 😂 LOL🤣 LOL😆
I agree with, and enjoyed, every word!!
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-13-2019, 04:06 PM
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Shopping between BRZ and MX-5. Can't get over torque dip.
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47,671
Posted By
MrDinkleman
I used to daily an NB Miata and I used to daily...
I used to daily an NB Miata and I used to daily my FRS. Same commute, 70miles round trip, about 90% freeways.
Commuting in a ragtop is a very noisy PITA. You get very little protection from wind...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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03-08-2019, 02:56 AM
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Looking for Retro Wheel Suggestions
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11,918
Posted By
MrDinkleman
Epsilons are nice but because they're so rare and...
Epsilons are nice but because they're so rare and they have such an iconic status for old school J-tin, they're expensive. Ironically, their direct competitors at the time, BBS RS, are actually...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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03-07-2019, 05:29 PM
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Looking for Retro Wheel Suggestions
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11,918
Posted By
MrDinkleman
Humfrz's response may have been tongue-in-cheek...
Humfrz's response may have been tongue-in-cheek but to me, if you REALLY want to go "retro", get smaller, 16" or 15" wheels. I have 16x7 RPF1s on my FRS (see 16" wheel thread for pics, if you're...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
11-16-2018, 05:03 AM
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129
The 86 on Toyota's Chopping Block ?
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23,787
Posted By
MrDinkleman
Sign me up!
Sign me up!
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
11-09-2018, 08:13 PM
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Who wants a TALLER MFactory 6th gear
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MrDinkleman
Oh, okay. So if this final gear thing dies, I can...
Oh, okay. So if this final gear thing dies, I can still go the M85 route although I would still prefer just a taller OD...
Thanks
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
11-09-2018, 06:30 PM
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Who wants a TALLER MFactory 6th gear
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9,803
Posted By
MrDinkleman
Hmmm... first time I've seen this thread. ...
Hmmm... first time I've seen this thread.
How is the quality/durability (based on experiences with shorter gears)?
I've been casually looking for an M85, IS300 LSD rear end to lower my highway...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
11-09-2018, 06:16 PM
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129
The 86 on Toyota's Chopping Block ?
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23,787
Posted By
MrDinkleman
I'm hoping for a second gen with a Toyota (or...
I'm hoping for a second gen with a Toyota (or better yet, resurrect ties with Yamaha!) powertrain. Porsche did it, first with their 914>914/6 and then the 924>944.
If toyota does that (oh,...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
11-06-2018, 02:24 AM
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24,605
WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?
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7,231,072
Posted By
MrDinkleman
LOL "My other house" sounds more dramatic than...
LOL "My other house" sounds more dramatic than reality. I bought a new house last year and I've been s-l-o-w-l-y cleaning/refurbishing it. Unfortunately my tools and stuff are split between the...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
11-02-2018, 11:21 PM
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332
2017 Civic Type R at Nurburgring
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66,345
Posted By
MrDinkleman
This is the only model I'd be interested in...
This is the only model I'd be interested in buying. Just because of high school nostalgia. But even then, I'd think about putting in a RWD drietrain...
Perhaps an "old mechanics tale" but I...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
10-25-2018, 09:44 PM
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28
What is this plaque in my car?
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6,834
Posted By
MrDinkleman
PO was MI6 with a License to Kill. You have...
PO was MI6 with a License to Kill.
You have to be at least 005 to get assigned an Aston Martin.
Forum:
FR-S / BRZ vs....
10-20-2018, 03:06 AM
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346
Am I stupid if I don't buy a Civic Si?
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49,558
Posted By
MrDinkleman
LOL The only car to cross shop/compare with...
LOL
The only car to cross shop/compare with the 86 twins is the Miata. And then your only decision to make is, "do I want a roof or not?"
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
10-18-2018, 10:49 PM
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21
The hell did the dealership do?
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3,699
Posted By
MrDinkleman
Good. I have 80k miles on my 2016. I recently had...
Good. I have 80k miles on my 2016. I recently had the plugs changed but only because I had to take my FRS in to get a new TOB. Yeah, i know the plugs and TOB are unrelated but I figured as long as...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
09-27-2018, 11:03 PM
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66
Anyone else can't stand The R35 GTR?
Views:
12,568
Posted By
MrDinkleman
Yuppa. That's easy: an I6 and a 3-pedal...
Yuppa.
That's easy: an I6 and a 3-pedal manual transmission.
As Tk Rocket said. The R35 is probably a better car in every objective measurement but it still lost its "GTR-ishness" to me when...
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
09-02-2018, 08:49 AM
Replies:
68
Another throw-out bearing issue
Views:
20,754
Posted By
MrDinkleman
Yup. 2016 with 78k miles...
Yup. 2016 with 78k miles...
Forum:
Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
08-22-2018, 01:33 AM
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3
Sideswiped, Repaired by Toyota, my experience
Views:
1,446
Posted By
MrDinkleman
This is good to know. Thanks. Hope I never have...
This is good to know. Thanks. Hope I never have to find one...
BTW, IMO damage to the quarterpanel is structural damage. Interesting and good to know that Toyota replaced it instead of hammering...
Forum:
Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
Sponsored by The Tire Rack
08-06-2018, 01:32 PM
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9
Wheel fitment & strut spacing
Views:
3,060
Posted By
MrDinkleman
No. You need to add a spacer to reduce offset....
No. You need to add a spacer to reduce offset. Unless you buy a custom machined spacer, you'd get a 1/2-inch spacer and your offset will be about 35mm. But that's too thick of a spacer for stock...
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
08-02-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies:
59
Throw out bearing comparison old vs new
Views:
21,740
Posted By
MrDinkleman
Sigh... This is just another issue that makes me...
Sigh... This is just another issue that makes me wish Toyota had stuck their driveline (an upgraded 3SGE- 4SGE?) in the Scion versions. Hell, I'd even be happy with a W58 transmission (old, old, old...
Forum:
Southern California
08-01-2018, 10:20 PM
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13
Lambo door install
Views:
5,115
Posted By
MrDinkleman
LOL Reminds me of that meme that shows a Civic(?)...
LOL Reminds me of that meme that shows a Civic(?) with Lambo doors and Lambos with regular doors in the background and says: Lambo doors are so played out that even Lambos don't have Lambo doors.
...
Forum:
Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
08-01-2018, 06:28 AM
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57
0W-30 Oil
Views:
25,043
Posted By
MrDinkleman
Also, I just checked my.oil level today....
Also, I just checked my.oil level today. Consumption is practically zero. With the 0W-20, my FRS was using/losing/burning one quart every 3k miles.
Makes me wonder if the engine was actually...
Forum:
Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
07-30-2018, 06:39 PM
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57
0W-30 Oil
Views:
25,043
Posted By
MrDinkleman
0W-30 Oil
So, at about 40k miles and for the subsequent 35k miles, my 2016 developed this death rattle right at 3400RPM. Many members here said it was most likely the VVT-i cam mechanism. At first it only...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-30-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies:
146
Do the twins come across as cheap to the uninformed or are they surprised it is?
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21,448
Posted By
MrDinkleman
Yeah, my original plan was to buy a FRS when I...
Yeah, my original plan was to buy a FRS when I retired which would have meant a MY2017 or 2018
But (luckily?) an errant driver totaled my DD (2011 Yaris) so rather than buying a replacement...
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