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Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-28-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 125,669
Posted By Reason
I have been in a Fiesta ST. Great car but the...

I have been in a Fiesta ST. Great car but the exterior and interior styling are really not for me. I Still could end up in one for the right price.

WRX/STI are more of the same as the Mustang in...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-07-2016, 03:41 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 125,669
Posted By Reason
I thought I'd bump this thread. Years later I...

I thought I'd bump this thread. Years later I still have the GT, but I am now looking to get rid of it in favour of something more practical and more commuter friendly as I prepare to move farther...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-20-2014, 12:29 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 125,669
Posted By Reason
Thank you. Sincerely Related to this a...

Thank you. Sincerely

Related to this a couple of people have told me this recently and so I actually have just recently started (well, restarted) a blog (link here...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-12-2014, 04:25 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 125,669
Posted By Reason
I don't follow your logic. Accelerating payments...

I don't follow your logic. Accelerating payments closes the gap that is generated by the quick depreciation of domestic cars. Getting out now would mean taking the biggest hit. Over time the gap...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-12-2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 125,669
Posted By Reason
So an update as far as my personal mentality...

So an update as far as my personal mentality towards the Mustang vs 86 dilemma .

So it seems the roller coaster has come to a stop. I have been back and forth with some dealers over the last few...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-09-2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 125,669
Posted By Reason
They are replacing the live rear end with an IRS...

They are replacing the live rear end with an IRS for the 2015 models.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-08-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 125,669
Posted By Reason
Updated the original with some photos for flavour

Updated the original with some photos for flavour
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-08-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 125,669
Posted By Reason
Hah. I really do and the only problem was I could...

Hah. I really do and the only problem was I could use a tiny bit more headroom. Seats were good for my shape, which surprises a lot of people but the best explination I can come up with is that...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-05-2014, 01:12 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 125,669
Posted By Reason
Thanks for the tip. My 2013 FR-S had the proper...

Thanks for the tip. My 2013 FR-S had the proper flush mic, and I've only sat in 2014 BRZ so I didn't know.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-04-2014, 01:12 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 125,669
Posted By Reason
These posts said it already, but to add to the...

These posts said it already, but to add to the reasons; I love the Miata but i'm just too big to daily drive one. I've tried, twice. Borrowed Friend's NA and NB's and I just couldn't do it. I also...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-03-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 125,669
Posted By Reason
It's very interesting to me to see how much...

It's very interesting to me to see how much response this has generated.

I want to start by saying that both the Mustang and the BRZ/FRS are actually phenomanal cars. They both are tremedous...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-01-2014, 10:57 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 125,669
Posted By Reason
Yeah, I had those issues too. I didn't mention it...

Yeah, I had those issues too. I didn't mention it but i've spent a lot of effort on improving the shift feel, trying to return what the FR-S had. Whiteline shift bushing, different shifters and...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-01-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 125,669
Posted By Reason
Smile Traded my FR-S for a Mustang GT: A cautionary tale

This is a story that unfolded because of threads that exist in this 'vs' section so I thought I would share. It's a bit of a long story, but I think it could help out some owners that might be...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-26-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,014
Posted By Reason
Not that it helps with the weight category but...

Not that it helps with the weight category but 18x9.5 + 35 clears stock suspension so it opens up your selection a little.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-18-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,995
Posted By Reason
So glad I found this thread. 6'7, 300 lbs, its...

So glad I found this thread. 6'7, 300 lbs, its impossible to use helmet. It's been breaking my heart to stay home during track days simply because I can't physically fit with a helmet.

Even...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-18-2013, 05:14 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 53,828
Posted By Reason
This has to be the best thing I've come across on...

This has to be the best thing I've come across on this board.

I'm 6'7 and actually have had to postpone weekends at the track because fitting with a helmet is simply not possible without bending...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-30-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 19,813
Posted By Reason
Yes :) ...

Yes :)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5271/7180938403_c0f704cef8_c.jpg

I had to sell the Red 325is to make room for the 86

But I still have the touring;
...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-04-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,514
Posted By Reason
So do US model BR-Z not have anything in the...

So do US model BR-Z not have anything in the glove box?

In a Canadian FR-S I have 1 USB/Aux in the dash (same spot as the US BR-Z) as well as a USB in the glove box (no aux there though, which I...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-31-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 20,404
Posted By Reason
Nice e30! 1991 318is are actually the most...

Nice e30! 1991 318is are actually the most desirable e30 other than the m3. Definitely a good deal to snag one for 2k.

Some of us 86 owners came from e30's and still keep them as winter cars!
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-20-2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,616
Posted By Reason
Very interested when this become available.

Very interested when this become available.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-18-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 131,620
Posted By Reason
Thanks Yes, Bluetooth obd2 works great...

Thanks


Yes, Bluetooth obd2 works great with torque on my GB and JB devices.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-14-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 131,620
Posted By Reason
Curious, you say that for torque to work you have...

Curious, you say that for torque to work you have to use wifi... but this unit has a bluetooth chip for the phone integration. Is the limitation software related?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-09-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 525
Views: 144,895
Posted By Reason
Also had one of the screws back out on mine. I...

Also had one of the screws back out on mine. I reinstalled them with slightly larger washers. They don't seem to be backing off this time, but it took a month or so last time so time will tell.
...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-03-2012, 02:27 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 75,818
Posted By Reason
Is there a way to watch MAF signal (Hz?) with an...

Is there a way to watch MAF signal (Hz?) with an obd2 reader? I would watch the maf signal and see if it's maybe actually disconnecting... someone else mentioned this happened with the mazdaspeed3...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-30-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 525
Views: 144,895
Posted By Reason
To respond to the concerns that 'they changed...

To respond to the concerns that 'they changed something' and it fixed my bogging

First off, I am totally stock other than this. Car has 4000km on it, I've done 1 oil change, it runs 94 octane no...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-29-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 525
Views: 144,895
Posted By Reason
To update this, my bogging/hesitation went away...

To update this, my bogging/hesitation went away after installing the replacement tube which means my problem was because of my "home depo hack" solution to the PCV fitting was creating a slight...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-24-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 525
Views: 144,895
Posted By Reason
I mentioned earlier that I wasn't going to say...

I mentioned earlier that I wasn't going to say anthing about the bog until I had the proper fitting installed as there is the potential for my home depo solution (much like the pictured one earlier...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-24-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 525
Views: 144,895
Posted By Reason
On the other front - Airaid sent me a new intake...

On the other front - Airaid sent me a new intake tube due to the PCV fitting issue and it took less than 24 hours from when I sent them my address to when UPS had it at my door. This is even more...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-24-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 525
Views: 144,895
Posted By Reason
I feel like no one has taken the time to read all...

I feel like no one has taken the time to read all the posts and think out their replies.

Here are the facts:

There are 4 people reporting this.

It isn't a drive by wire delay. A delay would...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-24-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 525
Views: 144,895
Posted By Reason
I am 100% stock and having this issue.

I am 100% stock and having this issue.
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