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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-27-2020, 02:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,355
Posted By fistpoint
I got used to just leaving the window cracked...

I got used to just leaving the window cracked just enough to not activate it. Unless it rains more than lightly, there is no water that enters. The motor gets used less too.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-16-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,752
Posted By fistpoint
The little scratch sound? Mine also has...

The little scratch sound?

Mine also has been doing this since the first few thousand miles. I've been driving manual transmissions for 23 years and have never replaced a clutch, ever. Several of...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-29-2015, 05:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,869
Posted By fistpoint
As long as you don't mind destroying the tire in...

As long as you don't mind destroying the tire in the process. You'll get a nice little heat ring around the entire circumference.

Fine if you're about to buy new tires, shitty if they're halfway...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-11-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 18,671
Posted By fistpoint
It is the reason more than half of the wrecked...

It is the reason more than half of the wrecked twins have been wrecked...drivers freaking out in a turn and letting off the gas when they should have kept their foot on it.

I spun my moms Mustang...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-30-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 28,695
Posted By fistpoint
I'm sure someone already mentioned it(didn't read...

I'm sure someone already mentioned it(didn't read all replies), but it is clear that the other driver made a lane change without a blinker.

That's all you should need to say about it, illegal lane...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-24-2014, 01:12 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 57,328
Posted By fistpoint
At 1:20 the owner says the car started at 145HP...

At 1:20 the owner says the car started at 145HP to the wheels? 145HP? Since when did the drivetrain loss become 25% and more?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-30-2014, 06:15 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,620
Posted By fistpoint
You laugh in their face and TELL them to put the...

You laugh in their face and TELL them to put the 78% nitrogen in.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-26-2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,353
Posted By fistpoint
If you are still within your first 24k miles,...

If you are still within your first 24k miles, Scion owes you a cabin filter as part of their free 2y/24k maintenance offer.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-20-2014, 12:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,616
Posted By fistpoint
Your mileage suggests they had little...

Your mileage suggests they had little choice(ZERO) in doing this under warranty. How many warranty jobs they've done for you in the past is also irrelevant. If they tried to make you "feel" lucky,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-20-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 80,742
Posted By fistpoint
Wasn't our car the "fastest selling" X type of...

Wasn't our car the "fastest selling" X type of vehicle at one point? I figured they had sold damn near every one they imported. Oh well.

I imagine part of the blame is the cost. I've said it in...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-19-2014, 02:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,419
Posted By fistpoint
Well whatever the reasons for the design, it's...

Well whatever the reasons for the design, it's what we got.

There is no "fix", only ways to deal with and reduce the occurrence. For the guy wanting pure cold fresh air...it's not gonna happen...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-17-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,419
Posted By fistpoint
Of course, that's why it is important to use one...

Of course, that's why it is important to use one of the last 3 vent settings to activate the process. Doing this somehow closes the "leak" that is allowing engine air instead of actual outside air...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-17-2014, 04:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,419
Posted By fistpoint
Oh boy...we've had huge arguments on this forum...

Oh boy...we've had huge arguments on this forum about the "warm air from vents, even on full cold" issue.

Some of the lesser intelligent posters insisted all cars do this, while numerous...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-22-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,791
Posted By fistpoint
I'll give it another shot to try and save my...

I'll give it another shot to try and save my fellow Hachi drivers some money.

My RSX needs brakes. My local Honda charges $199 for the fronts, $199 for the backs any day of the week. On sale, that...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-20-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 47,187
Posted By fistpoint
Are you still not in a rental car yet? Call their...

Are you still not in a rental car yet? Call their insurance company and demand(politely) to know why you aren't in one(if you aren't).

If they give you the runaround about a rental, ask your...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-20-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,791
Posted By fistpoint
You do realize that 95%+ of that "preventative...

You do realize that 95%+ of that "preventative maintenance" is bullshit right? They always say: "inspect, adjust, or replace". Considering how new the car is do you honestly believe anything will go...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-19-2014, 06:20 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 47,187
Posted By fistpoint
Sorry man, but only an idiot would hire a lawyer...

Sorry man, but only an idiot would hire a lawyer over a few hundred dollars, maybe a full thousand before his cut which is what were most likely talking about here. This wasn't a Lamborghini. If you...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-18-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 47,187
Posted By fistpoint
You wont need it. You're not going to accept $20k...

You wont need it. You're not going to accept $20k are you? What you are basically haggling for at this point is how much of your down payment is lost.

You owe the bank $20k, whatever is left is...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-18-2014, 11:23 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 47,187
Posted By fistpoint
That's only necessary if putting little to no...

That's only necessary if putting little to no money down. A proper down payment negates the need for this.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-06-2014, 01:28 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 56,878
Posted By fistpoint
I seriously doubt that. The only automatics that...

I seriously doubt that. The only automatics that are faster than manuals are far from your average auto you'd find in any car near this price.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-02-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 56,878
Posted By fistpoint
Because today's generation of kids are a bunch of...

Because today's generation of kids are a bunch of fucking pussies that cannot even change a tire without calling daddy.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-20-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,915
Posted By fistpoint
Dealer drills the holes. Make it real...

Dealer drills the holes.

Make it real simple: "if you want to sell the car to ME, then it wont have holes in the bumper..."

Tell them you'll sign a waiver if needed.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-17-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 21,188
Posted By fistpoint
I can't help with your current situation, but for...

I can't help with your current situation, but for future incidents like this you should have them document the fact that you came in earlier with problems prior to the turbo install. Of course this...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-11-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,410
Posted By fistpoint
You can add any accessory or option you had to...

You can add any accessory or option you had to the total. Armrests, upgraded stereo, knee pads, etc. Expect to get something near pawn shop prices for these extras though.

You can almost guarantee...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-22-2013, 03:01 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 28,434
Posted By fistpoint
I don't think so. You say you've never had...

I don't think so.

You say you've never had issues before? Lets assume the guy who proposed you may have unknown to you "bad clutch habits", is correct. Wouldn't these unknown habits also have...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-15-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 69,379
Posted By fistpoint
Car is not built by Toyota. Car does not use...

Car is not built by Toyota. Car does not use Toyota parts(except for about 5 pieces).
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I should add that the part in question IS one of the Toyota parts...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-13-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,685
Posted By fistpoint
The aluminum ones makes your car slower due to...

The aluminum ones makes your car slower due to the added weight. :)
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-10-2013, 11:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,894
Posted By fistpoint
I didn't even have to open the thread before...

I didn't even have to open the thread before knowing it was HID related...do any of these kits ever go in without causing issues? Or is the issue always the installer?

Considering how many "help...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-02-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,710
Posted By fistpoint
Sure, their base price for the car is fine. The...

Sure, their base price for the car is fine. The whole point of them doing that was to make you believe you are getting a good deal while they quintuple charge you for the TT&L.

Just have them...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-30-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,079
Posted By fistpoint
Another +1 for AutoAnything. Sometimes their...

Another +1 for AutoAnything. Sometimes their prices appear to be higher, but that's because it includes shipping.

When I bought my car cover from them the price was identical(well, 1 cent apart)...
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