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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-31-2015, 11:31 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 25,325
Posted By richardM
I think it looks fine. I lined up behind an...

I think it looks fine.
I lined up behind an open wheel car at a time attack (one lap track autocross) and got pebble sprayed on his launch.

I bet that stuff can take a hit.. or just a shot of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-22-2015, 09:46 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,021
Posted By richardM
An entry level sports car is touching a bush....

An entry level sports car is touching a bush. Seriously, that is not abuse.

Stop waxing your car and take it to the track.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-15-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 23,530
Posted By richardM
67 Dart Wagon, yo!

I had a '67 Dart station wagon. Someday ALL cars will have push-button automatic transmission!

I love my FRS. I would have rather bought a Cayman but.. I don't have the money, I need the back...
Forum: Great Lakes 05-01-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 24,533
Posted By richardM
I met the guy.. I think his name is Andy. He and...

I met the guy.. I think his name is Andy. He and his dad (BMW) are autocrossing. I had the black mustang convertible as my Asphalt FRS was doing other duty.

I'll be at the MSCC autocross clinic...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-21-2015, 11:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,492
Posted By richardM
This is a really interesting topic... how most...

This is a really interesting topic... how most people buy cars, I suppose.

As we all know, the dealer makes about as much money on the car loan as they do on the car.

Lets do some math... your...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-20-2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,411
Posted By richardM
Thumbs up! Anybody out there doing it beats...

Thumbs up! Anybody out there doing it beats anyone not trying.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-07-2015, 08:42 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 31,056
Posted By richardM
Earning a big ol BLACK DOT in Consumer Reports...

Earning a big ol BLACK DOT in Consumer Reports Reliability column has to hurt a lot.

I think the issue is crickets. Me? I don't have crickets and the thing is reliable as if subaru and toyota...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-06-2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 17,666
Posted By richardM
Madison, Wi. Not common. There is a blue BRZ...

Madison, Wi. Not common.

There is a blue BRZ in the neighborhood, I see a twin about every 3 months.. but it's winter. FRS is our winter car.. snow hooning is the best!

Autocross starts this...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-06-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,446
Posted By richardM
Thanks for posting. I never gave much thought to...

Thanks for posting. I never gave much thought to towing and what the tow hook was designed for.

A little analysis: The OP was feeling worried about getting his baby on the flat-bed. The operator...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-24-2015, 01:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,561
Posted By richardM
Thanks for your videos, unique perspectives and...

Thanks for your videos, unique perspectives and humor. I love your work and the sort of hilarious bullshit that flies between you and Turbowski (sp) when little things like plugging in the chip tuner...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-21-2015, 11:36 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,274
Posted By richardM
Aside from lots of practice.. check out a local...

Aside from lots of practice.. check out a local sports car club?

Maybe get someone to ride with you, try your car, and see!

My car.. I have no trouble with. I'm not ready to mod it until I see...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-18-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 21,866
Posted By richardM
The car is not boring to drive, you drive in a...

The car is not boring to drive, you drive in a boring place.
The car doesn't need more power, you want more power.
The FRS is $10,000 less than the STI... your FRS is worth about $16,000 less than...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-18-2015, 08:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,497
Posted By richardM
I know another small sports car that has a...

I know another small sports car that has a "crash" mode.. where the doors automatically unlock after a crash. I wonder if something like that happened to the OP?

Here is how I know.. I was out on...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-18-2015, 08:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,405
Posted By richardM
"...at 31 I feel 50 when it comes to my driving...

"...at 31 I feel 50 when it comes to my driving habits..."

You are trading it in for a CORVETTE with two pedals??? Noooo!!!!

At 31 I traded my Mitsu Eclipse for a mini van. That was the right...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-16-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,922
Posted By richardM
Check to make sure you didn't close the seat belt...

Check to make sure you didn't close the seat belt outside the door?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-16-2015, 12:42 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,228
Posted By richardM
"...I am not a well off guy..." It sounds to me...

"...I am not a well off guy..." It sounds to me like you are on the right path to becoming well-off. Work hard, save up for what you want, then buy with cash.

Don't tell the dealer you are going...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-15-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 30,037
Posted By richardM
At 20,000 miles if you want to check for Hoonagan...

At 20,000 miles if you want to check for Hoonagan Involvement:

1) CHECK THE TIRES FOR WEAR!
2) Check the pads and Ebrake liner for wear

Its too early for new tires, so a mechanic (or you) will...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-14-2015, 01:15 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,228
Posted By richardM
Spring weather hit, so after work the GF and I...

Spring weather hit, so after work the GF and I roll the mustang convertible out of the garage, fill it with fresh gas, head out in to the countryside for dinner in a little town in the hills tonight....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-11-2015, 09:31 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 22,944
Posted By richardM
This thread got real interesting! Thanks to...

This thread got real interesting!

Thanks to Donoman for getting it rolling, and Tcoat for pointing to the Captain Snooze thread full of good reads and fun ideas for on-the-cheap suspension mods.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-11-2015, 09:04 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 43,842
Posted By richardM
Not babied. Winter daily driving, salt, sand...

Not babied.

Winter daily driving, salt, sand and crap all over it until a stretch of dry weather, which is not often this winter. Proper washes every month or so, more often when the snow tires...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-11-2015, 08:27 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 22,944
Posted By richardM
I'm going to assume the OP isn't a troll. It just...

I'm going to assume the OP isn't a troll. It just seems a bit odd, but.. hey... let's assume about $18k for a babied '13 FRS... that leaves some money for mods.

My suggestions ("other than check...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-11-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 39,752
Posted By richardM
1. Manual, because it is just plain more fun to...

1. Manual, because it is just plain more fun to drive. I don't sit in traffic, I take this car out for fun. It' s better and less expensive and it's fun to learn and it's not about going fast, saving...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-07-2015, 10:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 28,462
Posted By richardM
Except for ground clearance, it's awesome in the...

Except for ground clearance, it's awesome in the snow! Two Winters in Wisconsin

+++ for Blizzaks on 16" steel rims. Easy as pie to put on and take off.
the stock tires are truly dangerously...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-28-2015, 01:42 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 35,436
Posted By richardM
I have a black FRS and the silver badges and "86...

I have a black FRS and the silver badges and "86 pistons" stuck out like a sore thumb. Maybe $10 and an hour later and they were plastidipped black. New plain black plate holder and the dealer decal...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-26-2015, 06:17 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 27,494
Posted By richardM
I'm using 16" steel rims and Blizzaks. Having the...

I'm using 16" steel rims and Blizzaks. Having the tires mounted is the way to go... when you drive up with 4 wheels in the back it's fun to watch the tech. "Wow.. they really fit?"
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-24-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 43,400
Posted By richardM
looks like SQRT (W/A) and weght is much more than area

I'm assuming the cars fall pancake style, because if they go nose down, they are basically a crude airfoil shape and will generate a pitching moment and tumble. Or assume they both tumble randomly......
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-23-2015, 11:46 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 43,400
Posted By richardM
rcf frs length 185.2 166.7 width ...

rcf frs
length 185.2 166.7
width 72.6 69.9
height 54.2 50.6 dimensions in inches
weight 3958 lbs 2758 lbs(mtrans.)

Assuming the cars are dropped flat and don't...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-23-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 43,400
Posted By richardM
Tcoat.. why do...

Why do racing sailplanes fill their wings with water?
Why do racing gravity bikes have a ballast weight limit?
Why do heavy bike racers descend so much faster, side by side, than lighter bike...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-23-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 43,400
Posted By richardM
REAL WORLD.. we have AIR. And science and math.

Sighs. You all do not want to to the math, and you do not want to do the experiments. We have air on this planet. That's how the airplane flew up to several thousand feet to drop the two cars.
...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-23-2015, 01:29 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 43,400
Posted By richardM
I hate when people don't know physics

Sorry.. force= mass times acceleration
The heavier car has more force, so if both have equal resistance, the heavier car will fall faster.

Think of it this way.. the heavier car took more energy...
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