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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-25-2021, 01:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,508
Posted By Lakitu
I had only four goals that I thought were pretty...

I had only four goals that I thought were pretty tame when I started out.

- I want to reduce the wheel gap to 2" or 2 fingers - Achieved, but at a substantial loss to highway stability and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-25-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,508
Posted By Lakitu
Regrets that are my own fault

This is just a rant about my dumbass decisions.
Was new to cars back in 2017, learned some things, then lost interest because my mistakes outweighed the enjoyment of learning and progressing.
...
Forum: Software Tuning 09-01-2019, 07:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,798
Posted By Lakitu
Correct my understanding of shop tunes and off-shelf tunes

1. You should still take your car to a tune shop after you buy and flash an off-the-shelf tune after installing a kit

2. You can skip buying an off the shelf and go directly to a shop for the tune...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-01-2019, 06:50 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 107,615
Posted By Lakitu
I feel like this car doesn't need more...

I feel like this car doesn't need more horsepower, it just needs more torque to get going. Once it's going, it's going. (and pretty quick past 5th gear in 4K RPMs, for me, at least that's easily...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-15-2019, 04:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,365
Posted By Lakitu
$240/mo when I was young. $130/mo now. I...

$240/mo when I was young.
$130/mo now.

I need to refinance my car though. I know I can get it knocked down to $300/mo easy with my new credit score but It'll be like starting over with another 5...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-22-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,372
Posted By Lakitu
I have the green bolt extended out to just where...

I have the green bolt extended out to just where it is physically touching the master cylinder. It didn't come with instructions, but I'd assume the adjustment is up to preference. For me, there is...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-22-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,372
Posted By Lakitu
Installed STi Engine Mounts and also the Radium...

Installed STi Engine Mounts and also the Radium Master Cylinder brace. Night and day difference!! I couldn't recommend these enough.

For my case, I didn't need to remove my JDL UEL catless...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-15-2019, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 554
Posted By Lakitu
Quick Q on Injectors & Coils

There's no actual performance gains in upgrading injectors and ignition coils on a stock engine, correct? These are just only for a bump in combustion efficiency mostly beneficial to FI applications...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-13-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 810
Posted By Lakitu
Thanks, just need to get to work monday and...

Thanks, just need to get to work monday and tuesday, parts not coming in til wedsnesday. The car is really difficult and concerning to drive in its current state and its because of 1 seized coilover...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-30-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 133,613
Posted By Lakitu
2017 model, 40K, 3 years ownership. First 2...

2017 model, 40K, 3 years ownership. First 2 years, 80 miles a day for job commute. No longer have that job, so doing about 0 miles a day.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-27-2018, 02:13 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,597
Posted By Lakitu
Took the coilover off the car to try and work...

Took the coilover off the car to try and work with it isolated. Collars are not budging, and the small spanner wrench has bent. Fucking over this. Putting stock struts back on TODAY.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-20-2018, 04:09 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,597
Posted By Lakitu
Hm...didn't think I ever needed to adjust that,...

Hm...didn't think I ever needed to adjust that, an installation video said that to never touch the preload settings as its the best it can be out of the box, or something like that.

I'll give...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-20-2018, 11:13 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,597
Posted By Lakitu
Thanks, RCE! I'll look into those options. At...

Thanks, RCE! I'll look into those options. At this point, I'm pretty desperate to get my ride quality back in check lol.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-20-2018, 10:33 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,597
Posted By Lakitu
Suggestions on suspension upgrade over BC

What are some of you guys running around $2000 for suspension setup and are happy with? Looking for something that offers better driving comfort while letting me maintain the favorable 1" gap between...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 08-11-2018, 08:03 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 73,916
Posted By Lakitu
YESSS, got clearance with a crowbar! Woot woot

YESSS, got clearance with a crowbar! Woot woot
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 08-11-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 73,916
Posted By Lakitu
Bah, nvm. I am retarded. You lowered it, not...

Bah, nvm. I am retarded. You lowered it, not raised it. :bonk:
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-10-2018, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2,577
Views: 827,640
Posted By Lakitu
Isn't racing the whole point of having a racecar?...

Isn't racing the whole point of having a racecar? Because racecar!!?
Forum: Forced Induction 07-23-2018, 11:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,198
Posted By Lakitu
Gah.. so much mixed results here. Another heavily...

Gah.. so much mixed results here. Another heavily debatable topic where there is no right or wrong, only trial and error to find your preference :/
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-23-2018, 04:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,815
Posted By Lakitu
Correct. fml...

Correct. fml...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-23-2018, 03:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,815
Posted By Lakitu
HAH! ...

HAH!


https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/80748159/you-activated-my-trap-card.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-23-2018, 01:05 AM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,236,812
Posted By Lakitu
These studs are meant to be used in conjunction...

These studs are meant to be used in conjunction with wheel spacers, I believe, which I don't use. Thankfully Muteki lugnuts are long enough that the studs don't stick out of them. Though, you can see...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-22-2018, 07:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,225
Posted By Lakitu
Look who decided to come crawling back! HAH! ...

Look who decided to come crawling back! HAH!


j/k. Welcome back to the fam.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-22-2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,372
Posted By Lakitu
DSS drive shaft ...

DSS drive shaft


https://i.imgur.com/586cnBq.jpg


MTEC springs, Whiteline bushing, Perrin shifter bushing


https://i.imgur.com/XSEb6kC.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-22-2018, 06:38 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,236,812
Posted By Lakitu
Replaced toyota shitty broken and rusted studs...

Replaced toyota shitty broken and rusted studs with new ARP studs, put DBA rotors on.
https://i.imgur.com/2rWfXr2.jpg


https://i.imgur.com/tkdwl4g.jpg
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-22-2018, 12:05 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 71,371
Posted By Lakitu
They look good, but I prefer the DRLs running...

They look good, but I prefer the DRLs running along the top rather the bottom.
Forum: Forced Induction 07-20-2018, 07:12 PM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 484,232
Posted By Lakitu
Does it come with the crash bar or sold...

Does it come with the crash bar or sold separately?
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-20-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 40,370
Posted By Lakitu
:D

:D
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-20-2018, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2,165
Views: 1,239,345
Posted By Lakitu
Way ahead of ya! Have already begun reading up on...

Way ahead of ya! Have already begun reading up on these new things.


- ball bearing vs journal bearing
- what is a wastegate
- blow off valve?
- 3" downpipe or 2.5"?
- vent to atmosphere or...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-19-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,593
Posted By Lakitu
Damn it guys, ok. :P FINE!! I get it. I...

Damn it guys, ok. :P


FINE!! I get it. I get it. lol
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-10-2018, 09:18 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 367,012
Posted By Lakitu
Holy crap, nearly 30 lbs for the front and rear...

Holy crap, nearly 30 lbs for the front and rear bumpers. I'm totally doing that.
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