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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-18-2016, 06:49 PM
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Low mi. Tradeins
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4,221
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ayilar
Congrats! As others have said: 1. the blind...
Congrats! As others have said:
1. the blind spots are pretty bad on this car and it takes practice to merge or cross an intersection where the angle is not (close to) 90 degrees;
2. I can't...
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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
01-18-2016, 06:32 PM
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38
Speed camera database available for stock/aftermarket headunits +DIY
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17,168
Posted By
ayilar
Thank you for your post, as it reminded me to...
Thank you for your post, as it reminded me to install the database on my unit. I have done so, and can confirm that it works.
In answer to your question, I selected "Becker Traffic Assist Z" from...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
01-04-2016, 05:15 PM
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36
Well this happened
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12,007
Posted By
ayilar
Couldn't agree more. Set my mirrors after reading...
Couldn't agree more. Set my mirrors after reading that same C&D article -- doing so has saved me more than once, most recently last week.
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
01-04-2016, 05:02 PM
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3000 Mile long road trip in a BRZ!!!
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13,931
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ayilar
Great story! Got mine in part to tour the...
Great story!
Got mine in part to tour the country's back roads. Longest trip so far has been a 10-day loop through the South a couple of summers ago. In alphabetical order, visited Alabama,...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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10-10-2015, 11:40 PM
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Conti DWS v Michelin Pilot A/S 3 v Goodyear F1 Asymmetric
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14,733
Posted By
ayilar
Same issue here, decided on different tires for...
Same issue here, decided on different tires for my two cars.
I replaced the OEM Primacy with A/S 3 at 12k miles after getting a flat on one of them. They were fun in the dry but awful in the wet...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
08-18-2015, 04:22 AM
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Window making a loud "crack" noise - any ideas?
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15,855
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ayilar
Same here!
Same here!
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-08-2015, 05:05 PM
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Prospective BRZ buyer
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7,058
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ayilar
--> Same car, same factory. I liked the BRZ's...
--> Same car, same factory. I liked the BRZ's front end slightly better. Went to check inside both, found I had the same preference for the BRZ's interior. Suspension settings are also slightly...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
06-07-2015, 03:57 PM
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Test Drive Impressions - Need Confirmation
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5,521
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ayilar
Interesting. Does anyone carry this product in...
Interesting. Does anyone carry this product in the States? Searched but could not find any info.
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-10-2015, 08:51 PM
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Newbie - decision time
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8,609
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ayilar
Same here, and I have driven manuals forever.
Same here, and I have driven manuals forever.
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-18-2015, 02:50 PM
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I would buy the stock tires over and over again!
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38,897
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ayilar
Very useful post. I drive on similar roads and...
Very useful post. I drive on similar roads and agree wholeheartedly. I'd only add that I gained respect for the OEMs when I took the car to the track, where it is a true pleasure to drive (dry...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
09-19-2014, 01:55 PM
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2015 BRZ Service Interval Change
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4,767
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ayilar
Took my 2013 BRZ to the dealer for my scheduled...
Took my 2013 BRZ to the dealer for my scheduled service ten days ago. The reminder (sticker) left on the windshield asks for me to return after 6k miles or in March, which would be 6 months. I was...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
08-13-2014, 05:55 PM
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"Is it fast?"
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16,670
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ayilar
Same idea here. Have got the question a number of...
Same idea here. Have got the question a number of times. I just say "Not _too_ fast, but fun. Yep, it's _really_ fun." Truth in advertising, and everybody walks away happy.
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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08-12-2014, 03:44 PM
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Wheel Directory: Axis X-Factor 18x8.5 +45
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15,817
Posted By
ayilar
Very nice. Perfect match for your paint color.
Very nice. Perfect match for your paint color.
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-11-2014, 11:13 PM
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Headlights - Bright Enough?
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11,030
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ayilar
Indeed. On my C350, the bi-xenons' illumination...
Indeed. On my C350, the bi-xenons' illumination of the road is good with normal beams but truly like daylight if I can turn on the high beams: they are _that_ good. The BRZ's xenons are nowhere...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-09-2014, 01:15 PM
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What changes would you want on the BRZ?
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25,780
Posted By
ayilar
Second!
Second!
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-09-2014, 01:12 PM
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What changes would you want on the BRZ?
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25,780
Posted By
ayilar
The following aftermarket option works well for...
The following aftermarket option works well for me:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1890845#post1890845
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CANADA
08-09-2014, 01:11 PM
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Carsmo Armrest - Short review and quick pics
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3,574
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ayilar
Bought mine 20 months or so ago, still looks good...
Bought mine 20 months or so ago, still looks good as new. Some of the best $125 (incl. S&H) that I have ever spent.
It took a few days but the smell went away. The unit has held up extremely...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-09-2014, 12:54 PM
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56
Spare tire delete idea
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14,190
Posted By
ayilar
Ditto.
Ditto.
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-09-2014, 12:42 PM
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113
What changes would you want on the BRZ?
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25,780
Posted By
ayilar
I can't speak for the OP, but in my case I have...
I can't speak for the OP, but in my case I have two MB to compare the headlights to: my (now sold) 2005 C230k SC's halogens and my C350's bixenons. There is no comparison. The Coupe's were extremely...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
Sponsored by The Tire Rack
08-05-2014, 11:38 PM
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85
Wheel Directory: Enkei RSF5 18x8.0 +45
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65,576
Posted By
ayilar
Beautiful as is! :thumbup: Questions if I...
Beautiful as is! :thumbup:
Questions if I may:
1. can you describe your setup? (what tire size are you running? any spacers?)
2. did you find out about the weigh the wheels? I wonder whether...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
08-02-2014, 01:11 PM
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29
IIHS Small Overlap Test - 2014 FRS
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9,103
Posted By
ayilar
"Scary"? The new GTI (Mk7) got a "good" rating...
"Scary"? The new GTI (Mk7) got a "good" rating for the IIHS small overlap test. Based on this finding alone, I'd feel safer in the VW than in my Subaru. This being said, I like my car and am...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
10-14-2013, 11:41 PM
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39
Poll:
Lightning Red or Satin White Pearl
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8,111
Posted By
ayilar
I love the red one and bought my BRZ that way....
I love the red one and bought my BRZ that way. Turns out to be a rare choice -- I have only seen a single other red one in the wild (plus one at a dealer) since the car was introduced last year.
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-31-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies:
108
Poll:
What do you think of the Firestorm Red FR-S
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23,120
Posted By
ayilar
Is that on the Dragon?
Is that on the Dragon?
Forum:
Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
07-31-2013, 09:36 PM
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637
Rear Deck "popping/clicking/tapping/ticking" noise.
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280,077
Posted By
ayilar
Thanks a lot for this. First experienced a...
Thanks a lot for this. First experienced a ticking/clicking sound 3 months ago -- fixed by opening and closing the rear seatback. Experienced a similar noise again at the end of a 3k mile trip...
Forum:
Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting)
07-31-2013, 07:29 PM
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298
*CARSMO* Armrest (for FR-S & BRZ)
Views:
33,078
Posted By
ayilar
Very happy
Have put about 2k miles on it. quick review:
Plus: OEM-good looking, good quality, works well. Good communication with seller.
Minus: When I received it, there was a chemical smell for a...
Forum:
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
05-14-2013, 10:52 PM
Replies:
266
Simple Sound Tube Switching "on/off"
Views:
181,141
Posted By
ayilar
Agreed. The difference is amazing.
Agreed. The difference is amazing.
Forum:
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
05-06-2013, 10:46 PM
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266
Simple Sound Tube Switching "on/off"
Views:
181,141
Posted By
ayilar
Thank you! I did not realize that the Hillman...
Thank you! I did not realize that the Hillman plug would go around (i.e., on top of) the sound pipe hole -- I had thought that both types of plugs (Hillman and threaded) would go inside the tube,...
Forum:
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
04-28-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies:
266
Simple Sound Tube Switching "on/off"
Views:
181,141
Posted By
ayilar
Thanks a lot for the pics and the information --...
Thanks a lot for the pics and the information -- sounds (no pun intended) like a great idea, as the noise gets tiring at high rpms after a while.
Question: The hole plugs discussed here all seem...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
01-22-2013, 01:33 AM
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100
BRZ Rear Cargo Tray Now Available
Views:
38,039
Posted By
ayilar
Got mine today. Supple enough and fits like a...
Got mine today. Supple enough and fits like a glove.
One minor issue is that one loses 1/4 or 1/3 of an inch of inside trunk height -- it's not just the tray, but the raised strips (see picture...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
01-22-2013, 01:27 AM
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6
BRZ Canyon Carving
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3,630
Posted By
ayilar
I agree. Similar experience with my C350 vs. BRZ....
I agree. Similar experience with my C350 vs. BRZ. The Benz has great steering and it is really easy to go fast on "country" roads without correcting much -- it just crushes the potholes. The BRZ is...
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