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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-31-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 20,476
Posted By gtslow
It's not like the market isn't flooded with used...

It's not like the market isn't flooded with used ones.
Forum: Northwest 08-06-2016, 11:27 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,771
Posted By gtslow
In short, the STX cars are the more highly...

In short, the STX cars are the more highly modified cars but still naturally aspirated. The FRS/BRZ are also competitive in C Street which is pretty much stock cars with some very minor...
Forum: Northwest 08-06-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,771
Posted By gtslow
Usually at least 8 or more twins in different...

Usually at least 8 or more twins in different classes. Some really good competition in STX usually.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-25-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,303
Posted By gtslow
Put it on if you like it. Also don't post...

Put it on if you like it. Also don't post pictures on the internet asking people if they like it unless you are ready to accept that not everyone has the same taste.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-07-2016, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,197
Posted By gtslow
At College Station National Tour a CS FR-S beat...

At College Station National Tour a CS FR-S beat the top DS WRX by more than 2.5 seconds. An FR-S also beat the top DS WRX in the prior two National Tour events as well. I think National Tour and...
Forum: Northwest 07-07-2016, 03:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,771
Posted By gtslow
If you look at it from a cost per time in seat...

If you look at it from a cost per time in seat that may be true, however we had a lot of fun on the cruise down to Packwood last year. That's just typical autocross and how SCCA events are run. ...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-06-2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 101,709
Posted By gtslow
There is more at play than just offset and I'll...

There is more at play than just offset and I'll say it again that your response isn't helpful. I'll spell out why it isn't because you don't seem to get it or are enjoying trolling this thread. The...
Forum: Northwest 07-05-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 27,289
Posted By gtslow
Bernie, I realized that when I registered in a...

Bernie, I realized that when I registered in a hurry a few weeks back I checked to pick up tickets at "will call". Is that going to be a big hassle and if so is there a way to change it so I can...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-05-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,339
Posted By gtslow
READ READ READ SEARCH SEARCH SEARCH This...

READ READ READ SEARCH SEARCH SEARCH

This Forum, Howstuffworks, etc. Go to meets and ride in other people's cars.

Save money.

Read some more.

Then spend money.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-05-2016, 02:33 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 24,921
Posted By gtslow
Wow the TRD kit went quite aggressive. I hope...

Wow the TRD kit went quite aggressive. I hope this is something that is offered in the USA this time around!
Forum: Northwest 06-27-2016, 05:36 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 27,289
Posted By gtslow
Considering this is an event largely sponsored by...

Considering this is an event largely sponsored by a local car dealership and not a motorsports or car club I'm very thankful there is any semblance of performance driving being offered to the...
Forum: Northwest 06-27-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 27,289
Posted By gtslow
+1. SCCA offers Track Night In America for a...

+1. SCCA offers Track Night In America for a very reasonable price in the PNW at 3 local tracks.

http://www.tracknightinamerica.com/events?all=true&origin=98371&within=100


The only...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-27-2016, 01:36 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 18,483
Posted By gtslow
The nismos will hold value better than the...

The nismos will hold value better than the standard models if they are maintained well. I dropped a Coyote Mustang for an FRS because the cost of consumables are lower and it is easy to make...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-16-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 25,754
Posted By gtslow
I don't understand the gripes about the interior....

I don't understand the gripes about the interior. I hear the same stuff about the Evo and the STI. The car isn't about soft touch, ultra high quality materials on the dash. It is essentially a...
Forum: Northwest 06-14-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 27,289
Posted By gtslow
I've never gone out at the Ridge, but I'm hoping...

I've never gone out at the Ridge, but I'm hoping to go this Thursday depending upon how work goes. How many cars do they typically let out into one run group at a time?

I'm less worried about...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-14-2016, 12:20 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 24,249
Posted By gtslow
They'll just be whining that it's fwd.

They'll just be whining that it's fwd.
Forum: Northwest 06-11-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 27,289
Posted By gtslow
See you guys out there! Sent from my...

See you guys out there!

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-03-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,274
Posted By gtslow
:barf:

:barf:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-01-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1,435
Views: 550,201
Posted By gtslow
I think we would like to see the car as a budget...

I think we would like to see the car as a budget Cayman or a legitimate Z fighter however it appears to me that Subaru and Toyota see the car as one that competes primarily with the Miata. The...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-31-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1,435
Views: 550,201
Posted By gtslow
The Brembo/BBS package for the Miata Club is...

The Brembo/BBS package for the Miata Club is $3400. Even at a discount, I would expect it is going to be well over $2k if not $3k given the "special" wheels and sachs shocks the performance pack...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-28-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 28,555
Posted By gtslow
Yup. A fine young gentleman was parting out his...

Yup. A fine young gentleman was parting out his car and wanted my stocks +$50.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-28-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 94,086
Posted By gtslow
32. I have a 5 year old son and 2.5 year old...

32. I have a 5 year old son and 2.5 year old daughter. I have a booster for my son and when I take both kids out I just take the minivan.

I also cross shopped the ST siblings but got the FRS...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-22-2016, 09:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,994
Posted By gtslow
Before you get preachy please keep in mind that...

Before you get preachy please keep in mind that drinking laws are more harsh in Australia where the OP lives and very well may have been under the legal limit where you live. FYI it looks like the...
Forum: Northwest 05-21-2016, 12:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,068
Posted By gtslow
Packwood. Basically monster lot with really good...

Packwood. Basically monster lot with really good surface. Seattle area has events in Bremerton and Shelton but those are old airstrip with questionable surface and safety.

Sent from my SM-G920V...
Forum: Northwest 05-21-2016, 12:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,068
Posted By gtslow
If you have the OR SCCA Region autocross events...

If you have the OR SCCA Region autocross events at Packwood you might as well throw the NW Region events that are there as well:


6/4/2016 Solo Regional ProSolo #2 Packwood
6/5/2016 ...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-10-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,771
Posted By gtslow
I'm willing to let my mind be changed but...

I'm willing to let my mind be changed but unfortunately I can't take a vendors word for it considering that I've been burnt on cheap coilovers in the past. I'm glad to see you use radial bearings in...
Forum: Northwest 05-10-2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3,196
Views: 633,972
Posted By gtslow
Does anyone have some black or carbon fiber look...

Does anyone have some black or carbon fiber look vinyl down south I can buy you some starbucks or a beer for? I'm looking for maybe a 1ftx1ft piece so I can cover the top of my Tom's lights where...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-10-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,771
Posted By gtslow
Actually I don't think he is. If we took a stock...

Actually I don't think he is. If we took a stock car and ran it on the track the car w/ stock suspension and $850-$1000 tires the car with new performance would be faster than one with just...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-10-2016, 11:51 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,771
Posted By gtslow
MCS, Moton...

MCS, Moton...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-09-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,771
Posted By gtslow
I think people don't realize that dampers are a...

I think people don't realize that dampers are a wear item and even if they buy coilovers those dampers will eventually (and in some cases quickly) blow and need to be serviced. The great thing about...
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