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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-15-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,356
Posted By 86'd
But they won't cannibalize sales of the BRZ. If a...

But they won't cannibalize sales of the BRZ. If a turbo version comes out, it will only be on the BRZ, and it most likely will be on the BRZ limited trim.

Making a turbo version (+50-75hp) around...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-14-2013, 02:18 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 28,011
Posted By 86'd
This is one of my main worries and posted a...

This is one of my main worries and posted a similar complaint in another thread.

The sound and rush of a high redline are just extra intangibles that are missing from the engine of the FR-S.
...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-13-2013, 04:47 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 76,337
Posted By 86'd
Other than my personal quirks about the styling,...

Other than my personal quirks about the styling, I thought the S2000 was one of the most perfect cars to exist for its time.

And I agree with the guys in this review, the S2K and RX-8 have just...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-10-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 76,337
Posted By 86'd
I will add that I never really loved the styling...

I will add that I never really loved the styling of the S2000.

I always wanted a coupe, but ended up really liking the convertible.

The styling of the FRS is just better than both cars IMO.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-05-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 46,872
Posted By 86'd
You are not a beautiful and unique snowflake. ...

You are not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You are the same decaying organic matter as everyone else, and we are all part of the same compost pile.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-05-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,534
Posted By 86'd
Wow. My bad. I totally read CD instead of CG in...

Wow. My bad. I totally read CD instead of CG in the quoted post. :bonk:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-24-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,442
Posted By 86'd
I don't want to be that guy.... But wasn't...

I don't want to be that guy....

But wasn't there anyone in your life to tell you financing over $30,000 at this point in your life was a good idea.

Not to mention spending over $2000 in parts....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-24-2013, 11:58 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,575
Posted By 86'd
Why do people think turbo setups are so cheap? ...

Why do people think turbo setups are so cheap?

The cost for a solid/reliable turbo set-up, plus tuning, plus supporting mods, is more like 6k-10k+.

That makes the ECU flash ($1k) for 20hp...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-14-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,177
Posted By 86'd
The WRX/Focus ST and FR-S/BRZ are pretty...

The WRX/Focus ST and FR-S/BRZ are pretty different.

I own a '12 WRX Sedan.

The WRX, even though its a pretty sporty sedan, won't "feel" like the FR-S at all.

In the WRX, the seating...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-11-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,768
Posted By 86'd
It looks like Mr. Burns from this angle: ...

It looks like Mr. Burns from this angle:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=25020&stc=1&d=1357882920
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-10-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 31,913
Posted By 86'd
A "blip" is just a stab or short quick push of...

A "blip" is just a stab or short quick push of the throttle to raise RPMs quickly.

In the context I presented you'd want to:

Move the gear selector from 2nd into neutral,

(optional: You may...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-07-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 82,486
Posted By 86'd
Ah, the good ole reliable Maroondah Leader. Where...

Ah, the good ole reliable Maroondah Leader. Where I get all of my reliable, credible and fast breaking news.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-21-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,229
Posted By 86'd
They say the speed of a cricket's chirp (in the...

They say the speed of a cricket's chirp (in the ECU) determines the HP of the vehicle.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-18-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,421
Posted By 86'd
Therefore the GT86 is a time machine.

Therefore the GT86 is a time machine.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-18-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,499
Posted By 86'd
BREAKING (CNN) - When asked further,...

BREAKING

(CNN) - When asked further, ft86club.com member "_F-R-S_," said he had no recollection of the motives of the one time forum member "DRIFTRACER" but soon before the race and subsequent...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-14-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,849
Posted By 86'd
^ I like the baby's face.

^ I like the baby's face.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-12-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 20,405
Posted By 86'd
It's new. The niceness will pass. :) ...

It's new.

The niceness will pass. :)

It's full of enthusiasts right now. In a couple of years when more and more n00bs and 16 year olds get the car as a hand-me-down, and start asking more and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-29-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 54,650
Posted By 86'd
Yeah, probably trolled. I mean you'd have...

Yeah, probably trolled.

I mean you'd have to be purposely wanting to mess up the transmission to burn it out in that amount of time.

If it is a defect then call different dealers; some might...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-15-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 33,892
Posted By 86'd
Exactly. I can easily see it, but then again I'm...

Exactly. I can easily see it, but then again I'm a card carrying Nazi...so...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-05-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 39,763
Posted By 86'd
Supercharger? Here's a boring picture of a...

Supercharger?

Here's a boring picture of a silver FR-S instead.

lol.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-05-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,804
Posted By 86'd
The seller obviously means 1 of 200 with 2000...

The seller obviously means 1 of 200 with 2000 miles right now on the odometer.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-02-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 528,943
Posted By 86'd
S2000 was my dream car. I owned one, and it was...

S2000 was my dream car. I owned one, and it was awesome.

I wanted a coupe, but the convertible grew on me and I ended up loving that.

Add to the fact that it was a more expensive car (at one...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-25-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,106
Posted By 86'd
Seemed pretty neutral to me... And in some cases...

Seemed pretty neutral to me... And in some cases very positive. :shrug:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-31-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,837
Posted By 86'd
:word: "I was too tired." "I signed...

:word:

"I was too tired."

"I signed all the paperwork."

"I listened to the salesman."

"34,000? Sure no problem."
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-22-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 55,916
Posted By 86'd
Troll weed.

Troll weed.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-13-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,212
Posted By 86'd
Here's what I know about ringland failures while...

Here's what I know about ringland failures while researching my WRX purchase:

1. They happened primarily in the '08 STIs. (The all new redesign for that year). Since then the number of reports of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-10-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,889
Posted By 86'd
My S2000 got 19-21mpg average, my WRX gets about...

My S2000 got 19-21mpg average, my WRX gets about the same with 21mpg.

I think the FRS stock is a great mix of economy and performance.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-08-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,122
Posted By 86'd
The other way isn't a down payment per se but...

The other way isn't a down payment per se but rather a "large post payment."

You would do this if you needed the liquidity short term, and/or wanted to "force" yourself to pay the higher payment....
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-08-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,122
Posted By 86'd
Because I'm bored; a bit more exact: If down...

Because I'm bored; a bit more exact:

If down payment of $8.5k is before the financing then payments should be $350 a mo.

If down payment is after then @60mo payment is around $511.

If...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-07-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 26,431
Posted By 86'd
I know it's not a big deal but @30 years old I...

I know it's not a big deal but @30 years old I don't know if I'm "Gen X" or "Gen Y"!!! Those labels really p!$$ me off. I feel like I'm in generational limbo. Wikipedia doesn't help either.

On...
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