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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-09-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,946
Posted By billwot
Maybe she should have gotten a 2nd job!;)

Maybe she should have gotten a 2nd job!;)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-08-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,946
Posted By billwot
I didn't spend 2 years looking for the most...

I didn't spend 2 years looking for the most pristine example I could find to mod it!.;)

When I sold my pristine '91MR2 turbo in 2003, I had added a simple boost controller, and my own design...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-08-2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,946
Posted By billwot
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-08-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,946
Posted By billwot
2011 is 987.2. I'm fully aware of the issues...

2011 is 987.2. I'm fully aware of the issues with the 987.1 cars, and only considered .2 cars. Actually, I only considered 2010+ so there would be no risk of getting an early '09 that may have...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-08-2017, 08:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,946
Posted By billwot
Yes, the above is that happens when you start...

Yes, the above is that happens when you start searching Autotrader and Cars.Com. :drool:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-08-2017, 08:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,946
Posted By billwot
LOL! I'm still a moderator on the MR2 forum, and...

LOL! I'm still a moderator on the MR2 forum, and I sold the MR2 in 2003.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-07-2017, 08:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,946
Posted By billwot
Well, engine placement really impacts 2...

Well, engine placement really impacts 2 variables. Certainly balance is important, but no matter how "perfect" the balance is, it can't totally overcome the effects of polar inertia.

I have owned...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-07-2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,946
Posted By billwot
New machine is 2011, 6spd, 42K miles. Seller had...

New machine is 2011, 6spd, 42K miles. Seller had complete maintenance history, and all Porsche scheduled maintenance items were done on time at a Porsche dealership.

Will be selling the FRS. If...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-07-2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,946
Posted By billwot
New toy

I've been thinking about this for a couple of years. So I found the right one and pulled the trigger.

I enjoy the FRS, but gentlemen, this is the ultimate driver's car!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,724
Posted By billwot
:thumbsup: ...and the rate of heat transfer...

:thumbsup:

...and the rate of heat transfer is directly proportional to the delta T between the 2 entities. So any heat added to the fuel will slow that rate at which the pump can give up its...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,724
Posted By billwot
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,724
Posted By billwot
Yup!

Yup!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-27-2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,724
Posted By billwot
The "submerged in fuel cools the pump" is a myth....

The "submerged in fuel cools the pump" is a myth. Yes, at start-up, the fuel will be somewhat cool, and yes, heat generated by the pump will be transferred to the cool liquid fuel.

But soon the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-27-2017, 04:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,639
Posted By billwot
Guns are for shootin', wine is for drinkin',...

Guns are for shootin', wine is for drinkin', cigars are for smokin' and cars are for drivin'!

And they are all poor investments.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-26-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,844
Posted By billwot
Just FYI, anytime you wrench on a vehicle, there...

Just FYI, anytime you wrench on a vehicle, there be obvious evidence, even if you replace the OEM parts.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-24-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 33,617
Posted By billwot
Turn off A/C and defrost and see if the sound...

Turn off A/C and defrost and see if the sound goes away. Pretty simple diagnostic.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-23-2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 33,617
Posted By billwot
Guys, this really isn't complicated. Think about...

Guys, this really isn't complicated. Think about it

You have a belt-driven load device (the compressor) that cycles on and off. Under running conditions it starts under load (there is still...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-22-2017, 08:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,798
Posted By billwot
Oh, you're paying for it, trust me! ;) But...

Oh, you're paying for it, trust me! ;)

But regardless, I think I would still want to hear the terms from the provider, not a message board. JMHO :D
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-22-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,515
Posted By billwot
I have had floor-shifter manual vehicles pretty...

I have had floor-shifter manual vehicles pretty much constantly for over 50 years, and I have always rested my hand on the shifter. I have never pushed one out of gear, or into another gear...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-22-2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,515
Posted By billwot
Of all of the silly car myths on the internet,...

Of all of the silly car myths on the internet, this is onbe of the silliest. The shifter assy is mounted on bracket, fastened to the housing tailshaft. There is no way it loads any internal tranny...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-07-2017, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,729
Posted By billwot
"Good condition" means whatever the seller thinks...

"Good condition" means whatever the seller thinks it means. Why don't you ask the seller?
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-03-2017, 08:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 35,192
Posted By billwot
In 1996, I bought a '91 MR2 turbo, from the...

In 1996, I bought a '91 MR2 turbo, from the original (adult) owner, with 8900 hundred miles on the clock. Right...8900. Never seen snow, hadn't seen rain.

In the 7 years I owned it, it lived in...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-27-2017, 03:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,946
Posted By billwot
No, with an auto tranny, the engine isn't really...

No, with an auto tranny, the engine isn't really connected to the drive train under those conditions. Moving it while in D or R dose not apply any force to the engine.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-26-2017, 06:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,895
Posted By billwot
Guys...the speedo reads the rotation of some...

Guys...the speedo reads the rotation of some component in the drive train Different tire circumferences will effect actual speed, and will effect a discrepancy between actual speed and the speed...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-25-2017, 10:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,895
Posted By billwot
Tire wear/tire size, etc will effect actual...

Tire wear/tire size, etc will effect actual speed, but has no effect on indicated speed.

The speedo is actually a tachometer reading the RPM of the output shaft of the tranny. Any changes from...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-02-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,326
Posted By billwot
Uhh, why not do a little basic troubleshooting...

Uhh, why not do a little basic troubleshooting before spending a Franklin for something you might not need?

Check battery voltage, and while your under the hood, check for corrosion on thei posts...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-19-2017, 06:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,268
Posted By billwot
Definitely on the high-side. I bought my '13 in...

Definitely on the high-side. I bought my '13 in '14 (1 year old) with 9k miles for $20,400.

This one is now 3 years old.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-12-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,761
Posted By billwot
Hmm...a Canadian year is not the same length as a...

Hmm...a Canadian year is not the same length as a US year? :rolleyes:

But, yeah, leaving the trunk light on overnight can deplete the battery (even a Canadian night)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-12-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 62,735
Posted By billwot
What!?...misinformation on the internet? I can't...

What!?...misinformation on the internet? I can't believe it.:rolleyes::rolleyes:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-12-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,374
Posted By billwot
But I guarantee that you will soon see on...

But I guarantee that you will soon see on assorted auto forums..."I read that changing your car's badges will void the warranty":rolleyes::rolleyes:
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