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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-07-2014, 08:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,426
Posted By topazsparrow
How is that bad financial planning? I put...

How is that bad financial planning?

I put enough down so that I wasn't upside-down on the loan from Day 1.

I'm making more than enough money to keep the car, I just was shocked at the trade in...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-07-2014, 01:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,426
Posted By topazsparrow
yea... So this is an average winter day on...

yea...

So this is an average winter day on the coquihalla: http://www.sott.net/image/s4/86828/full/hi_bc_111111_coquihalla_snow.jpg


I've been driving for over 15 years in vehicles of all...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-07-2014, 12:24 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,426
Posted By topazsparrow
Trade in time.

I was more than a little surprised to hear that my 2013 FR-S with a 6spd is valued at around 16 - 18k CAD for trade in.

I still owe 18k on it... :cry:

The Dealers all said that they're having a...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-03-2014, 01:37 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 21,579
Posted By topazsparrow
It's hard to find retailers but these shoes are...

It's hard to find retailers but these shoes are unbelievable both in comfort and durability.

I've got a pair that I've had for 3 years and I wear them almost every day. Considering the price point...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-03-2014, 06:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,474
Posted By topazsparrow
which station is it? might give it a try

which station is it? might give it a try
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-02-2014, 11:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,910
Posted By topazsparrow
I suspect you are right. My car had the coating...

I suspect you are right. My car had the coating applied last year around this time and the water is not beading the same as it once was. I attribute this almost entirely to a layer of dirt / water...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-02-2014, 11:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,688
Posted By topazsparrow
it's the xpel film that makes it so hard to clean...

it's the xpel film that makes it so hard to clean for me. Stuff just gets lodged right in it. lol.

What's this about paint cracking????
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-02-2014, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,474
Posted By topazsparrow
Anyone know of any test kits that are available...

Anyone know of any test kits that are available or labs that can test fuel?

A bit pricy, but something like this might work: Amazon.com: OTC 7670 Gasoline Quality Testing Kit: Automotive
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-02-2014, 10:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,474
Posted By topazsparrow
The problem in the interior is that high traffic...

The problem in the interior is that high traffic stations doesn't mean people are pumping premium gas.

We should probably have this thread moved to a regional board by now though. I'm not so sure...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-02-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,688
Posted By topazsparrow
Scion FRS: Love the front bumper... but I also hate it.

Just spent a good 45 minutes cleaning the front end of my car of bugs and grass clippings (dat landlord).

I can't help but wonder if the BRZ's are a little less labour intensive.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-02-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,474
Posted By topazsparrow
Yea, we're both from the interior.

Yea, we're both from the interior.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-02-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,474
Posted By topazsparrow
I wonder if there are any labs in town or...

I wonder if there are any labs in town or Vancouver that can do a fuel analysis. A mechanic I used to know in Vancouver had always told me that Chevron was constantly better fuel based on his own...
Forum: Canada Classifieds 04-22-2014, 12:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,076
Posted By topazsparrow
How much for pickup? Kelowna right?

How much for pickup? Kelowna right?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-13-2014, 03:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 37,254
Posted By topazsparrow
if it's the same clanging noise I hear when...

if it's the same clanging noise I hear when loading the engine in 2nd gear at low rpm, I've been told it's just resonance of the dual mass flywheel. There's springs in it that have a resonant...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-04-2014, 01:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,296
Posted By topazsparrow
the unofficial official fix that isn't to fix an...

the unofficial official fix that isn't to fix an issue that doesn't officially exist - but just happens to actually fix an issue that doesn't officially exist?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-03-2014, 07:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,296
Posted By topazsparrow
Regarding the injector seal issues

I know it's been beaten to death but I can't find any sort of definitive statement on this.

Do all (or most) of the aftermarket tunes eliminate the issue with the lean throttle lift above 5200 rpm...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-09-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,903
Posted By topazsparrow
Interesting. I've never had any cars that were...

Interesting. I've never had any cars that were tuned to the bleeding edge so you might be in a better place to say here I guess.

Who does your tuning?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-09-2014, 04:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,903
Posted By topazsparrow
I use the Chevron on Spall road. I see the tanker...

I use the Chevron on Spall road. I see the tanker truck filling it up every week just about.

My friends who ride bikes all use that station and report zero issues as well.

What kind of problems...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-08-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,903
Posted By topazsparrow
I'm not sure where this guy is getting his info...

I'm not sure where this guy is getting his info from but Chevron 94 is consistently the best grade of fuel on the market in western Canada.

Shell is really good too but they can have bad batches...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-08-2014, 12:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,514
Posted By topazsparrow
No offense, but everyone ALWAYS says this about...

No offense, but everyone ALWAYS says this about intake mods. It's been pretty well established that without tuning, the stock intake is more than efficient enough to avoid bottle-necking this engine....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-08-2014, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,008
Posted By topazsparrow
The advantages are often over-stated. It is less...

The advantages are often over-stated. It is less rotating mass, but it's at right at the crank. It's an extremely minimal difference in terms of inertial forces when compared to the GIANT timing...
Forum: Canada Classifieds 01-16-2014, 12:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,557
Posted By topazsparrow
Environmental taxes in this case.

Environmental taxes in this case.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-16-2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,696
Posted By topazsparrow
He also says he personally knows of over 100 cars...

He also says he personally knows of over 100 cars himself (http://www.reddit.com/r/ft86/comments/1varqv/i_am_mike_driver_for_csg_ft86club_is_down_and_i/ceqgk9p) and over 40 in person that have had...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-14-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,696
Posted By topazsparrow
That's a bit inaccurate. It's suspected that...

That's a bit inaccurate.

It's suspected that shifting between redline and 5200 rpm in less than 1 second results in a lean condition which often leads to detonation. This condition is suspected to...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-29-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,072
Posted By topazsparrow
Car covers for winter?

Due to recent circumstances, Looks like I'll be parking my second love outside for the winter.

Given past experiences I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for me.

On other cars I've...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-24-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,586
Posted By topazsparrow
Where are you getting this information from? I...

Where are you getting this information from? I can't see a reason why OFT can't support e85. There may not be any tunes for it yet, but there shouldn't be a reason why it's not supported.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-24-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 36,220
Posted By topazsparrow
I LIKE TURTLES!

I LIKE TURTLES!
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-23-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 74,995
Posted By topazsparrow
Most people are just hearing the flywheel rattle....

Most people are just hearing the flywheel rattle. So far as i know it's a dual mass flywheel and as such has a resonant frequency that causes the respective components to vibrate or shake - this is...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-23-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 872
Views: 577,547
Posted By topazsparrow
I'm finding the Knock detector plugin to be a bit...

I'm finding the Knock detector plugin to be a bit lacking. No logging for instance.

Has anyone been able to determine a PID for measuring knock correction?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-23-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,210
Posted By topazsparrow
The knock plugin stinks. Has anyone found a PID...

The knock plugin stinks. Has anyone found a PID for this?
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