Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB

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Posted By t.chk

Under daily driving they seem to be manageable....

Under daily driving they seem to be manageable. Heavy track loads...not so much. But most subarus if tracked stock have heat problems anyway.

I understand your point but subaru cant say their...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

10-28-2015, 06:56 PM

Replies: 37

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Posted By t.chk

electric turbo is what set off my radar. I dont...

electric turbo is what set off my radar. I dont follow the different sites and what their rating is. I was using it more to poke fun at subaru in regards to saying they cant fit a turbo in the BRZ.

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

10-27-2015, 07:41 PM

Replies: 37

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Posted By t.chk

You could but usually you have a big alternator...

You could but usually you have a big alternator to charge 2 batteries 1 for the car and 1 for the turbo, alternately (pun intended) they could have a single battery and have a voltage cutoff for the...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

10-27-2015, 06:56 PM

Replies: 37

Views: 11,143

Posted By t.chk

Subaru says they cant fit a turbo in the BRZ?

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/subaru-build-three-more-sti-182551874.html

"Surprisingly, Hirakawa admitted that STI is developing a more powerful version of the BRZ, a slow-selling coupe that’s...

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

10-27-2015, 02:04 PM

Replies: 12

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Posted By t.chk

They are very well crafted and look nicer than...

They are very well crafted and look nicer than others. Also they seem to be made with better materials. I had a generic hitch on my Impreza and got their hidden hitch for it. Theirs weighed twice as...

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

10-26-2015, 09:53 AM

Replies: 12

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Posted By t.chk

Only thing I can think of is if they attach the...

Only thing I can think of is if they attach the bumper to the car using different bolt pattern. Or if the exhaust muffler sits further rear than previous years.

Only other thing you may need to do...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

10-20-2015, 07:22 AM

Replies: 24,612

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Posted By t.chk

That was my first argument. My wife now has them...

That was my first argument. My wife now has them show her the oil level before they are allowed to turn the car on to pull it out of the bay.

Needless to say, our timing belt change on that car...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

10-18-2015, 09:36 PM

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Posted By t.chk

My wife's favorite Hyundai dealer double filled...

My wife's favorite Hyundai dealer double filled her engine. 8 quarts of oil in a 4cyl motor (required 4 quarts total). It could be much worse. Their excuse was that the mechanic that started the oil...

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

07-27-2015, 08:57 PM

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Posted By t.chk

If you know a quality metal/custom shop you can...

If you know a quality metal/custom shop you can have them make you just the drop down adapter. bring them the original for template and leave with an additional for the difference in drop height.
...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

06-03-2015, 11:38 AM

Replies: 19,881

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Posted By t.chk

Did you fold the back seat down? There is plenty...

Did you fold the back seat down? There is plenty of room if you stick your legs in the trunk.

...

Forum: Wheels and Tires

06-02-2015, 07:25 PM

Replies: 0

Mounted winter tires and rims

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Posted By t.chk

Mounted winter tires and rims

SOLD!

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

04-29-2015, 09:41 AM

Replies: 12

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Posted By t.chk

I did not have torq's hitch, the one I had was...

I did not have torq's hitch, the one I had was very similar. It can be used to tow small trailers <1000lbs. I used it for a bike carrier and it worked quite well. My only complaint if there was too...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

04-16-2015, 05:55 PM

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Posted By t.chk

The vacuum lines if not clamped can pop off under...

The vacuum lines if not clamped can pop off under boost (ie: turbo, supercharger) and leave you stranded away from your tools.

Forum: Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting)

03-18-2015, 07:06 PM

Replies: 1

FS: Weathertech Cargo Liner

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Posted By t.chk

Sold. Thanks for playing!

Sold. Thanks for playing!

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

03-18-2015, 06:56 PM

Replies: 12

Views: 7,228

Posted By t.chk

Torklift Central Ecohitch for BRZ/FRS!

Hello all, a while back Kask2.0 was making concealed hitches for the BRZ/FRS/GT86 and I was lucky enough to get one before he and the thread disappeared.
...

Forum: Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting)

03-18-2015, 06:32 PM

Replies: 1

FS: Weathertech Cargo Liner

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Posted By t.chk

FS: Weathertech Cargo Liner

SOLD!

Hello, for sale is a lightly used Weathertech cargo liner out of my twin. Currently have an Impreza does not fit as well so I picked up the one for the impreza.

Selling for 70 local...

Forum: Exterior Parts (Aero, Lighting, Etc.)

01-21-2015, 06:41 PM

Replies: 44

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Posted By t.chk

Nonfacter1 For whatever reason I can receive...

Nonfacter1

For whatever reason I can receive your PMs but you appear to be unable to receive all of mine.

below are screen shots showing that I did attempt to contact you.

I had replied on...

Forum: Exterior Parts (Aero, Lighting, Etc.)

01-15-2015, 08:03 PM

Replies: 44

Views: 15,159

Posted By t.chk

Grimmspeed license plate sold. Impreza Floor mats...

Grimmspeed license plate sold. Impreza Floor mats and BRZ/FRS cargo liner still available!

Forum: Exterior Parts (Aero, Lighting, Etc.)

01-01-2015, 04:33 PM

Replies: 44

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Posted By t.chk

bump still looking for buyers.

bump still looking for buyers.

Forum: Exterior Parts (Aero, Lighting, Etc.)

12-24-2014, 08:19 PM

Replies: 44

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Posted By t.chk

$60 shipped or we can meet in beacon NY in the AM...

$60 shipped or we can meet in beacon NY in the AM next week and swap.

Forum: Northwest

12-23-2014, 07:47 PM

Replies: 120

has the love affair ended?

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Posted By t.chk

I loved my BRZ but I moved somewhere it was not...

I loved my BRZ but I moved somewhere it was not going to work out. I could have gotten a winter beater but I dont believe in owning a car I dont drive regularly.

Although comparing my current car...

Forum: Exterior Parts (Aero, Lighting, Etc.)

12-23-2014, 05:37 PM

Replies: 44

Views: 15,159

Posted By t.chk

no takers on local pickup. Opened back up to...

no takers on local pickup. Opened back up to shipping. Posted some impreza floor mats if anyone needs them.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-19-2014, 01:37 PM

Replies: 24,612

Views: 7,299,277

Posted By t.chk

"Son this is why you dont get to go to college...

"Son this is why you dont get to go to college for free" ;) :D :lol:

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

12-12-2014, 05:24 PM

Replies: 66

Someone hit my parked car & chipped my paint - checked security footage

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Posted By t.chk

I would also recommend having the office make and...

I would also recommend having the office make and hold a copy of the incident. Just in case their tapes/drives/media get overwritten sooner than you expect this to be settled.

also, in general....

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

12-03-2014, 10:21 PM

Replies: 19,881

Views: 8,850,682

Posted By t.chk

Cat lady (aka crazy cat lady): Point in a womens...

Cat lady (aka crazy cat lady): Point in a womens life where they no longer need human companionship and they collect cats. Cats are natural predators and decimate critter populations. ie: mice, rat,...

Forum: Exterior Parts (Aero, Lighting, Etc.)

12-02-2014, 11:47 PM

Replies: 44

Views: 15,159

Posted By t.chk

updated with local pickup only cargo liner for...

updated with local pickup only cargo liner for sale, 10940 zipcode

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

11-23-2014, 03:56 PM

Replies: 45

Trade in time.

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Posted By t.chk

Similar standpoint here. Living in NY working...

Similar standpoint here. Living in NY working from home BRZ was great, now that I am moving to rural Massachusetts...not so much. Dealers around my house are offering (if you call it that) 14500 for...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

11-16-2014, 08:12 PM

Replies: 24,612

Views: 7,299,277

Posted By t.chk

If you are running stock tires...those are...

If you are running stock tires...those are 'summer performance' tires and you will be better off with winters PLUS the cat liter. The liter gives you more weight in the back and traction if you get...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

11-16-2014, 08:09 PM

Replies: 19,881

Views: 8,850,682

Posted By t.chk

I put 30 miles on my BRZ a week now that I work...

I put 30 miles on my BRZ a week now that I work from home. It is as awesome as you think.

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

11-07-2014, 11:54 AM

Replies: 19,881