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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-10-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,157,077
Posted By soconfoozed
I'm officially no longer an 86 owner. Turned in...

I'm officially no longer an 86 owner. Turned in my keys this morning. The BRZ will trouble me no more. Just couldn't handle the reliability issues. Maybe in a few years, I'll try again. I believe in...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-07-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 71,543
Posted By soconfoozed
I want to respectfully ask Tada-san a difficult...

I want to respectfully ask Tada-san a difficult question...after all, life isn't always sunshine and rainbows.

Tada-san,
The 86 is unquestionably a huge success, and automotive enthusiasts all...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-13-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,157,077
Posted By soconfoozed
Well, it looks like I'll be leaving the '86...

Well, it looks like I'll be leaving the '86 scene. I received my options today. I will be pursuing a repurchase. Should be complete in +30 days. Which is itself a huge pain, because to me that's just...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-12-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,157,077
Posted By soconfoozed
That's Subaruese for "expedited."

That's Subaruese for "expedited."
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-08-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 91,867
Posted By soconfoozed
Captures my feelings exactly. This is utterly...

Captures my feelings exactly. This is utterly unacceptable. I would make noise over this. You leave your vehicle in their hands with the understanding that they'll treat it with a reasonable level...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-07-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,157,077
Posted By soconfoozed
At dealer. Visiting field service engineer again....

At dealer. Visiting field service engineer again.

Edit: I should note the effing dealer didn't bother to call me yesterday to confirm the work was actually done.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 11-07-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,102
Posted By soconfoozed
I wouldn't wish the BRZ navigation unit on my...

I wouldn't wish the BRZ navigation unit on my worst enemy. It's pretty hateful to use.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-06-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 44,365
Posted By soconfoozed
Do you feel that's unreasonable in this...

Do you feel that's unreasonable in this situation? If so, why?
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-02-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,157,077
Posted By soconfoozed
Call from SoA today. They got the nastigram I...

Call from SoA today. They got the nastigram I sent.

Will get a call on Monday to schedule their field service engineer on Wednesdsay. They're preparing repair/replacement/refund options to be...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-01-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,157,077
Posted By soconfoozed
Fucking. Lit up. My dash. AGAIN. Beyond...

Fucking. Lit up. My dash. AGAIN.

Beyond words right now.

Edit: but, as an engineer, not beyond data. 4,868 on the ODO. So, I got roughly 1,300mi of service between new ECU (811) and CEL/SL...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-13-2012, 02:42 AM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,157,077
Posted By soconfoozed
Sat and recorded a minute or so of video. It...

Sat and recorded a minute or so of video. It loses the idle a few times and then catches it before the car stalls. In neutral. Which is a cute idea.

I'm just back from a business trip and leaving...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-13-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,157,077
Posted By soconfoozed
'811 ECU. Sitting in my car right now, parked. ...

'811 ECU. Sitting in my car right now, parked.

Idle hunting and shudder.

Too angry to post more.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-08-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 291,668
Posted By soconfoozed
I detailed this part numbering practice on the...

I detailed this part numbering practice on the first page (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=462850&postcount=10), dude.

Hey, guess what, I was right. Low incidence rate, nothing...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-02-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 291,668
Posted By soconfoozed
There's no sense in worrying your car is busted....

There's no sense in worrying your car is busted. Nobody here can give you an answer. Drive it, enjoy it, and if it breaks, take it in and get somebody's attention.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-02-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,157,077
Posted By soconfoozed
You know what the problem with this is? They...

You know what the problem with this is?

They have no obligation to pay you for a damn thing that you've done to your car.

For things that are removable, like an exhaust if you've done that,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-01-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 291,668
Posted By soconfoozed
Increasingly aggravated by Subaru not having...

Increasingly aggravated by Subaru not having released the corresponding TSB. Feeling like a second class citizen. Go figure I bought the most expensive '86, and this is how I get treated.

Edit: I...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-30-2012, 10:32 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 22,631
Posted By soconfoozed
Wrong attitude.

Wrong attitude.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-27-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 291,668
Posted By soconfoozed
This is just how part numbering works. Like...

This is just how part numbering works.

Like I said, I don't know how a Toyota PN is structured. It could be that the rev and the version aren't shown in the PN. The TSB would then still rightly...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-27-2012, 01:37 AM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 291,668
Posted By soconfoozed
I noted this as well. In engineering, and...

I noted this as well.

In engineering, and specifically in document control, we often refer to the revision and version of a design. Those words may sound the same, but frequently they're set apart...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-27-2012, 01:17 AM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 291,668
Posted By soconfoozed
SWEET MERCIFUL CRAP YES YES YES FINALLY

SWEET MERCIFUL CRAP YES YES YES FINALLY
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-21-2012, 12:22 AM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,157,077
Posted By soconfoozed
I'm noticing about a 4-5 mpg decrease since...

I'm noticing about a 4-5 mpg decrease since receiving the silver-bullet-holy-water-sprinkled-leprechaun-gold-unicorn-tear ECU.

But at least my CEL/slip hasn't come back...

I'm going to give it...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-20-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,157,077
Posted By soconfoozed
That's awesome. Brand new design. First model...

That's awesome. Brand new design. First model year. Customers willing to take a chance on you. Hm, what to do, what to do...I know, save $100 by not installing a new part.

Rage. Just rage. I...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-19-2012, 02:25 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 202,726
Posted By soconfoozed
As others have pointed out, and as I've noted...

As others have pointed out, and as I've noted previously, what really upsets me about this process is a lack of ownership by either Subaru or Toyota. There are no faults with our glorious 86. There...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-18-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,157,077
Posted By soconfoozed
I found a similarly deficient level of basic...

I found a similarly deficient level of basic problem solving skills within Subaru. Nothing is done proactively. It's all wait-and-pray, then react. Really aggravating. Be sure to rub this in your...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-09-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 202,726
Posted By soconfoozed
I reject this explanation for reasons I've...

I reject this explanation for reasons I've already explained. Whether or not the noise reflects normal operation is just utterly irrelevant. The problem isn't that the car does make a noise, the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-07-2012, 12:54 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 202,726
Posted By soconfoozed
There is the absolute most remote chance that...

There is the absolute most remote chance that I'll get my car back tomorrow as well.

Then I can move on with my CSR to the HPFP chirp...

I bet they were getting to thinking they were done with...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-05-2012, 03:13 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 202,726
Posted By soconfoozed
Well, today's update is that there is no update,...

Well, today's update is that there is no update, but I'm glad my CSR called me to tell me just the same. At least that part of this process has improved after enough screaming at Subaru to be more...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-31-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 202,726
Posted By soconfoozed
Another long phone call with SoA today. They're...

Another long phone call with SoA today. They're stonewalling me on the "week of 9/10" date range. I asked whether all of the new production BRZs were going to need replacement ECUs eventually, and if...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-31-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 55,914
Posted By soconfoozed
I am almost 1:1 with you with respect to what's...

I am almost 1:1 with you with respect to what's happening with my car, also waiting until September for an ECU, also having had my car visited by a Subaru engineer, also having replaced a number of...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-29-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 202,726
Posted By soconfoozed
Long call with SoA this morning. The best...

Long call with SoA this morning. The best information currently says that 2-3 weeks for a new ECU is an actual number, and is what's needed to take the next step.

So, I'll be 4-5 weeks without my...
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