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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

05-16-2012, 02:09 PM

Replies: 6

Engine break in period - how necessary is this?

Views: 17,736

Posted By WhippleDip

Yeah no reason to risk it for the event, maybe...

Yeah no reason to risk it for the event, maybe I'll take an under 4K roadtrip somewhere 500 miles away. Thanks!

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

05-16-2012, 12:46 PM

Replies: 6

Engine break in period - how necessary is this?

Views: 17,736

Posted By WhippleDip

Engine break in period - how necessary is this?

I was wondering, what is everyone here going to do for engine break in on their new car? I have an autocross a few days after I am supposed to get my FR-S but I am worried about going too hard on the...

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

05-16-2012, 12:37 PM

Replies: 38

BRZ Forum Has One, Why not us, What are you trading in?

Views: 8,110

Posted By WhippleDip

I have 142,000 miles on mine. I have...

I have 142,000 miles on mine.

I have replaced/fixed countless items, it an awesome, awesome car but the maintenance/upkeep is absolutely insane.

Watch out for:

Front Control...

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

05-15-2012, 02:59 PM

Replies: 5

Ordered My Raven Today

Views: 3,305

Posted By WhippleDip

Ordered my Raven today also, so incredibly...

Ordered my Raven today also, so incredibly excited to own a new, new car!

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

05-10-2012, 01:35 AM

Replies: 38

BRZ Forum Has One, Why not us, What are you trading in?

Views: 8,110

Posted By WhippleDip

Trading in my 01' BMW 330Ci next week for an...

Trading in my 01' BMW 330Ci next week for an FR-S, dealers said they will have them in stock next week, getting very excited to get a car I don't have to worry about breaking constantly!!

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

02-21-2012, 03:31 PM

Replies: 323

Thursday March 1st - preorder date for BRZ

Views: 53,653

Posted By WhippleDip

Why on earth would anyone pre-order without a...

Why on earth would anyone pre-order without a price, or to be honest, a test drive. I seriously want one too, but I'm not doing a damn thing until they have an official price and I give it a really...

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

12-09-2011, 08:46 AM

Replies: 227

0-60 mph - forget handling ability for 5.9 seconds

Views: 66,178

Posted By WhippleDip

I try and think of the 86 as basically a RWD USDM...

I try and think of the 86 as basically a RWD USDM Integra Type R based solely on the specs.
They both weigh about 2600-2700lbs and have very similar Horsepower and Torque. Based on this information,...

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

12-09-2011, 08:39 AM

Replies: 51

Car and Driver review: Scion FR-S Delivers on Its Promise

Views: 28,898

Posted By WhippleDip

I can't wait to absolutely shred those useless...

I can't wait to absolutely shred those useless Prius tires in the rear, and then rotate them front to back, then rip those up, and then buy actual, real car tires.
I am sure they are putting on...

Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions

12-02-2011, 12:08 PM

Replies: 374

The unofficial Members' Ride Thread

Views: 107,420

Posted By WhippleDip

My 2001 BMW 330Ci Had it for 3 years now,...

My 2001 BMW 330Ci

Had it for 3 years now, clocking in at 135,000 miles and going strong.
It came with a full Remus catback exhaust, which sounds phenomenal. It also has a Dinan chip which removes...

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

12-01-2011, 10:06 AM

Replies: 404

Scion Drops the ball...

Views: 67,192

Posted By WhippleDip

I am thrilled that they cut costs, I am beyond...

I am thrilled that they cut costs, I am beyond excited to buy this car, and as long as they keep the chassis the same and include an LSD standard, it could end up being an amazing value. I am a bit...

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

11-30-2011, 08:50 AM

Replies: 97

The price guess thread

Views: 14,470

Posted By WhippleDip

If they price it more than a WRX, they are...

If they price it more than a WRX, they are shooting themselves in the foot. Why on earth would the average person (not any of us obviously) want a car with two less doors, 2 less driving wheels, 65...

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

11-30-2011, 08:38 AM

Replies: 204

Poll: Time for battle: BRZ vs. 86 Poll (w/ comparison photos)

Views: 48,098

Posted By WhippleDip

The gauges look awful on the BRZ compared to the...

The gauges look awful on the BRZ compared to the 86. Overall I think the 86 Looks better, and the front clip is much nicer without that awful black plastic insert. I can see from a logistics...

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

11-02-2011, 09:15 AM

Replies: 410

TRD Parts for FR-S / 86 Revealed!

Views: 215,894

Posted By WhippleDip

Looks like a good selection, but nothing...

Looks like a good selection, but nothing outragous. If they are going to be allowed under warranty, it unfortunately might be my only choice. I want to track the car but I don't want to kill the...

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

11-02-2011, 09:08 AM

Replies: 8,168

Sticky: New here? Come say hi =)

Views: 1,945,601

Posted By WhippleDip

Hey everybody, I am from Albany, NY. Currently...

Hey everybody, I am from Albany, NY. Currently drive a 2001 BMW 330ci 5 speed. I do some autocross and am generally a major auto enthusiast. I have been looking forward to the FT86 from the second it...

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