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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-16-2020, 08:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,142
Posted By WORKS
Hey hey, If you installed the kit yourself and...

Hey hey,
If you installed the kit yourself and are mechanically inclined, give us a call at the shop and we can walk you through the easiest method we have found for this. It leaves the oil lines...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-20-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,368
Posted By dillanp86
I can agree!! My friend just blew his engine in...

I can agree!! My friend just blew his engine in an auto frs, we bought an Auto engine and they sent a manual. The guy we spoke to on the phone said “you can still do it, all you have to do is switch...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-20-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,368
Posted By Horrid_Funk
The last guy I heard of with a Southwest engine...

The last guy I heard of with a Southwest engine had some problems too...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-20-2018, 02:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,368
Posted By Tcoat
Well in fairness to Scott he very well could be...

Well in fairness to Scott he very well could be the supervisor. Could also be the owner, the bookkeeper, the warehouse guy, the janitor and everything else. Just because there is a Customer Service...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-20-2018, 02:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,368
Posted By venturaII
Tell 'em they can have the first engine back for...

Tell 'em they can have the first engine back for $940.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-14-2018, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By Lunatic
The 1st fan comes on at 200 degrees water temp,...

The 1st fan comes on at 200 degrees water temp, the 2nd fan comes on when your turn on the AC.
I had the same problem living near Palm Springs. I mounted my oil cooler outboard behind where the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-06-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,958
Posted By Northern_18
What oil temperatures are you seeing? I don't...

What oil temperatures are you seeing? I don't think you'd see any dangerous oil temps if the coolant isn't triggering the rad fan to start especially if you have an oil cooler.

However, if you...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-16-2017, 05:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By Hawk77FT
Adhesive spray will fail at above 50 degrees...

Adhesive spray will fail at above 50 degrees celsius. The problem is in the summer inside you will reach that temp in no time...so the carbon will start de laminating. I recommend using the resin as...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-12-2017, 12:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By olsonpg
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Carbon-Fiber-3K-2-...

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Carbon-Fiber-3K-2-2-Twill-Woven-Fabric-200g-m2-0-28mm-Thick-5-counts-cm/32294636238.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.44.zgEw8g&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-11-2017, 11:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By Mackizzle86
I've used Smooth-On EpoxAmite. They worked really...

I've used Smooth-On EpoxAmite. They worked really well for me.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-11-2017, 10:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By Mr.ac
Lol I knew what you meant I was just being a...

Lol I knew what you meant I was just being a ****. Lol sarcasm doesn't translate too well on the internet.

I work a bit with carbon fiber but I rather have them painted just enough to where have...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-11-2017, 10:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By retoocs
Easiest way is to get the epoxy from work that is...

Easiest way is to get the epoxy from work that is expired. I work in aerospace too and I always let the guys know that if they have expired epoxy and other materials to send them my way for...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-11-2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,005
Posted By Gunman
Use a single layer of carbon on the visible...

Use a single layer of carbon on the visible surface, and back it with fiberglass. CF isn't cheap....the other option would be using a wet layup, rather than prepreg.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-10-2017, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 938
Posted By wolffbite
Yup, smoked GCS not a valenti. Does it come...

Yup, smoked GCS not a valenti.

Does it come with the rest of the wiring harness? Otherwise you will have to cannibalize your stock reverse harness and repin. All guides online for a new unit with...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-10-2017, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 938
Posted By sharpsicle
Yes, 12v direct from the battery will work with...

Yes, 12v direct from the battery will work with the proper polarity.

And also, Hachi is right, it's not Valenti, it's GCS. Worth at least half as much as Valenti
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-10-2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 938
Posted By HachiRolle
Just a heads up, that’s not a Valenti.

Just a heads up, that’s not a Valenti.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-10-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 938
Posted By StanBo
Without reference I would think tapping them to...

Without reference I would think tapping them to the battery would work. It is 12v as what they should be getting when operated.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-08-2017, 01:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 664
Posted By 86 South Africa
Yes. Especially if catless.

Yes.
Especially if catless.
Forum: Forced Induction 10-09-2017, 02:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,978
Posted By CSG Mike
Zero issues.

Zero issues.
Forum: Forced Induction 10-09-2017, 12:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,978
Posted By Hags86
I live in Melbourne Australia which is renowned...

I live in Melbourne Australia which is renowned for its rainy days. Had a vented CF hood for 4 years. No rain gutters or anything - the water just pours onto the alternator. Not a single problem.
...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-08-2017, 10:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,978
Posted By thatonehoonigan
You'll be perfectly okay with the vents and rain,...

You'll be perfectly okay with the vents and rain, just be prepared for the engine bay to get dirty real quick lol. But if you are still worried Verus (formerly Velox) makes a Hood Vent Kit that has...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-25-2017, 12:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,067
Posted By Chimera
What he said, they work, I have run a sub this...

What he said, they work, I have run a sub this way. Line out works too though.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-24-2017, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,067
Posted By Danklvr
If you want to use the RCA outputs on the HU, you...

If you want to use the RCA outputs on the HU, you have to go into the setup menu below, and turn the sub-w cntrl to "on", its off by default.
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Scion FR-S Radio Settings - YouTube
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-24-2017, 12:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,067
Posted By darko
If you have the 2013 with the shitty no screen...

If you have the 2013 with the shitty no screen head unit then you have RCA outputs.

If you have the 2013 W nav unit then you need to
1. Run 4/6/8 Gauge wire from battery terminal to amp.
2....
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-23-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,067
Posted By swarb
If** the head unit has rca output, if not; you...

If** the head unit has rca output, if not; you can use a line output converter(some have turn on wire built in).
Otherwise you are good to go.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-20-2017, 11:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,366
Posted By Ultramaroon
Disconnecting the factory oil pressure switch...

Disconnecting the factory oil pressure switch isn't a problem. It's strictly for the idiot light. No CEL, no other functions.

The real problem is that the factory switch has a 1/8 BSPT (British...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-20-2017, 08:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,366
Posted By Harlock
racerX fabrication offers just the plate.

racerX fabrication offers just the plate.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-20-2017, 12:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,366
Posted By Ultramaroon
I don't think you can get all of that to fit on...

I don't think you can get all of that to fit on the same plane. It's pretty snug in there. That's why muckypuppy mentioned the trd adapter. The mocal kit comes with an adapter to raise it up about...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-19-2017, 05:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,366
Posted By Hags86
Mishimoto make one for their kit (I have one) and...

Mishimoto make one for their kit (I have one) and they sell the sandwich plates separately but I don't know which one of the various plates they make fit the FT86.

It has a nice drip tray so you...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-08-2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,450
Posted By Tomita San
What turbo do you run? Ball or journal bearing? ...

What turbo do you run? Ball or journal bearing?
If ball bearing, do you use an oil restrictor in the oil feed line?
Could be the problem.
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