Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB - New Member & have question? Read here first!

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New Member & have question? Read here first!

New member and have a question you wanna ask? Well, you're looking at the right thread! I made simple FAQ and quick reference thread to go to.

As for senior members, if you have any other FAQ you want to add or other good resource threads, LMK and I'll add it.

FAQ
http://i.imgur.com/LduGU2l.jpg

1.
Q: Is FRS/BRZ fast? / Can FRS/BRZ beat *insert a car*?
A: Depends on "who" drive the car & where they race.

2.
Q: Does Cricket ever go away?
A: There's a lot of things been done, said & myth, but simply put it "No"

3.
Q: Can I plastidip *insert a part*?
A: It's your car, do whatever you want.

4.
Q: Can I wrap my car to *insert a color/s*
A: Again, it's your car, do whatever you want.

5.
Q: Is *insert a wheel* fit my car?
A: Check Wheels Directory or Fitment Calculator. You thought about it, someone prob done it.

6.
Q: Which mods give me most power?
A: FI or engine swap.

7.
Q: Can I drive FRS/BRZ in the winter/snow.
A: Stock tires, no. Snow tires (with/without studs) & don't drive like an idiot, yes.

8.
Q: Why FRS/BRZ paint sucks.
A: Government cracking down on VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) the weaker the paint on new cars is going to get... so take care of the paint!

9.
Q: I have *insert amount of money*, which mods should I buy?
A: There's no one answer to this. It's all comes down to WHAT YOU ARE EXPECTING FROM THIS CAR OR WHAT'S YOUR GOAL FROM THIS CAR. Best, check Member Journals. They're good resource and have a lot of information or check this thread

10.
Q: MT or AT which is better?
A: Both, buy one that fit your needs... or just read here: AT or MT?

11.
Q: I hear a strange electric motor sound after I shut off my car
A: This is a fuel pump leak test and is perfectly normal. See thread

12.
Q: Winter is coming and I want to store my car. How can I do this?
A: There are several proper way of storing your car. Read here: Basic Storage

13.
Q: My windows froze and now they won't work. What can I do?
A: Read your manual. There's a step by step you're should be doing. (Reference thread here)

14.
Q: Where can I find part numbers?
A. You can find it here in this thread plus you can download the PDF: Parts List

15.
Q: Why won't my trunk open with the fob or interior button?
A: Check the trunk lock button on the driver side of the trunk.

16.
Q: Why does my passenger seatbelt warning keep going off with the smallest thing on my seat?
A: It is not pressure sensitive. Anything with a battery (i.e. cell phones) or materials with a high moisture level (i.e. groceries) may trigger the air bag warning light.

17.
Q: Which car cover is good.
A: Choose one - Covercraft Evolution, Covercraft Noah, Rain-x, Touchless Car Cover, Weathershield HP, Coverking or you can read here

Quick Refernce:
Scion FR-S Manual

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2419437)

@ichitaka05

Aftermarket lights - The installation of some aftermarket lights (HID, taillights, LEDs) has been know to cause problems with the BCM (Body Control Module. Sometimes called BC Unit). The symptoms of these failures have ranged from complete power failure and inability to start the vehicle to intermittent light or other electrical control failure. The failure can occur immediately or after a period of time and is unpredictable. If you have a system failure that could be electrical in nature it is a good idea to check the ECM.

Shorter ver plz lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2419513)

Aftermarket lights can fuck your shit up!

In reality, I am not sure it can be much shorter and still make the point. I understand the desire to make things short but we still need to impart some more info than "they can break".

What I meant was to the point. Like...
Q: After installing taillights, my car doesn't start.
A: Aftermarket lights can cause failure the BCM (Body Control Unit). Check ECM to see if still working or more info: ....
Kinda like that

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2419526)

I will look through the threads on lights and add it to one of them and then you can link to that. Think it needs more attention as it is a very common issue here.
That work for you?

Perfect!

& TBH I didn't know/knew about that issue was a common issue

May I suggest a part that states something along the lines of reading the car's manual?

Dunno if it'll be under FAQs or somewhere else...

I noticed the BRZ has the owner's manual listed as a stickied thread so here's a link to the FRS. All people have to do is quickly navigate through the dropdown lists and all manuals that come with the car is displayed.

https://techinfo.toyota.com/techInfo...arch_docs_page

If I may also add another suggestion: google search "site:ft86club.com/forums [keyword search here]" without the brackets and quotation marks. So glad I saw a few members bringing that up a few months back. Saved me from creating many threads. :)

For example: site:ft86club.com/forums lowering springs

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve (Post 2419715)

Thought bout the Owner's Manual vs Service Manual... or maybe add both for quick reference. I just went with Service Manual, cuz they might have more question about service more, so I only made service manual quick reference.

As for the forum, I usually do *whatever I'm search* and add "ft86club" and it's usually comes up in first search. Not sure "site:ft86club.com/forums" is necessary needed... but that's just me

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2425996)

New one that gets asked a lot @ichitaka05

Q - "I hear a strange electric motor sound after I shut off my car"
A - This is a fuel pump leak test and is perfectly normal. See thread http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16534

Thanks, kinda funny that, I saw someone ask same question on FB FRS/BRZ group

I want Bodky.

Its probably like Pocky but less tasty.

@ichitaka05

Good one to link to the " I have *insert amount of money*, which mods should I buy?" question?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96518

You will notice that in order to keep the focus on the first post I have deleted all mine that have followed. Want to keep this clean and easy to read.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2426852)

Thanks, I've added the thread

Oh ichi what about which mods will need tuning etc? Definately a FAQ

Should probably include the mod sticky as well :D

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterSheep (Post 2429775)

Oh ichi what about which mods will need tuning etc? Definately a FAQ

Should probably include the mod sticky as well :D

That's a simple answer. ALL of em! Lol

But when I'm next to a PC, I'll add/edit it some in there

From a newbie thread:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat (Post 2442053)

See question 5 and suspension sub category.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96158

I suggest numbering the list in first post.
Just to make Tcoat's mission a little bit easier :-)