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Yenadar
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
08-09-2012, 08:55 PM
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How is this not an RX8?
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Yenadar
I find this statement more than slightly...
I find this statement more than slightly humorous, since my Toyota Corolla's engine lasted 62,000 miles, transmission fried shortly after. The warranty covered engine rebuild (it was the sludging...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
01-06-2012, 01:09 PM
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How is this not an RX8?
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Yenadar
So an 8 year old car is doing just fine. What...
So an 8 year old car is doing just fine. What were pick up's doing back then? :)
I'm not offended.
I rarely see 20+ too, but then it's usually because I find a deep sense of joy from...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
01-05-2012, 09:49 PM
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How is this not an RX8?
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Yenadar
It's humorous that 22mpg is considered v12 gas...
It's humorous that 22mpg is considered v12 gas mileage, and not constantly bashed when present in any other sports car. 22mpg is even used as a promotional point in many vehicles.
Except...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
01-02-2012, 08:55 AM
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Any publication strap this car on a dyno yet?
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Yenadar
I'll edit my post if it will help...
I'll edit my post if it will help...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
01-01-2012, 11:45 AM
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Any publication strap this car on a dyno yet?
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Yenadar
Before I post these, PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS: I...
Before I post these, PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS:
I am not posting for "Bragging rights" or "omg the rx-8 is slow" or whatever results. I am only posting these for comparison on what anti-friction...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
01-01-2012, 08:35 AM
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Any publication strap this car on a dyno yet?
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Yenadar
Drivetrain loss is neither a flat % nor a fixed...
Drivetrain loss is neither a flat % nor a fixed number.
Rotational-only components before the transmission (such as flywheel, crankshaft) soak power, but only when RPMs change. They do not soak...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
12-31-2011, 08:48 PM
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Any publication strap this car on a dyno yet?
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Yenadar
I love curves. In all their forms. :)
I love curves. In all their forms. :)
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-30-2011, 10:22 PM
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Anyone Else Considering an Automatic FR-S?
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Yenadar
http://files.abovetopsecret.com/files/img/ws4ed79d...
http://files.abovetopsecret.com/files/img/ws4ed79d08.jpg
Seriously? Buy what you want. Don't buy what you don't.
Concerned about disappearance of MT?
Only 3% of 2002 Corollas were MT, but...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
12-30-2011, 09:48 PM
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How is this not an RX8?
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Yenadar
Did you own one? - If yes, did you do anything...
Did you own one?
- If yes, did you do anything about the power? If so, your hate might be justified If not, you only have yourself to blame.
- If you didn't own one, WHY IN THE FLAMING F**K DO YOU...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
12-30-2011, 09:29 PM
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Any publication strap this car on a dyno yet?
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Yenadar
I'm only interested in the curve. Not a...
I'm only interested in the curve.
Not a momentary number under somewhat imprecisely logged conditions on a dyno with any possible unknown miscalibrations or correction factors that will just...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-26-2011, 10:53 PM
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Trade in RX8 for FR-S??
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Yenadar
People forget that on a piston engine a plug/wire...
People forget that on a piston engine a plug/wire combo, and often coils as well, fires once for every 2 rotations of the crankshaft. And the piston engine has an average in-use rpm of 2,500-3,000 or...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-24-2011, 08:59 PM
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Trade in RX8 for FR-S??
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Yenadar
I did some quick searches, and found several...
I did some quick searches, and found several references that an oil burn rate of 1qt every 1,000 miles is acceptable and within spec for the flat 4.
This is presumably NOT intentional burn...
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12-15-2011, 07:39 AM
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Retaining driving dynamic with upgraded tires? - frs
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Yenadar
It's a similar topic in the Miata community....
It's a similar topic in the Miata community. Upgrading the suspension makes the car very flickable, loads of grip. But, there are plenty of people that prefer the softer OEM suspension that makes it...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-14-2011, 05:59 PM
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Toyota 86 is coming in GT5!
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Yenadar
I've been using the '09 FT-86 concept in a weekly...
I've been using the '09 FT-86 concept in a weekly race league over the past 2 months, and I have enjoyed it immensely. Glad they got the production version in.
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-14-2011, 05:56 PM
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for those who are buying the BRZs, what made you pick BRZ over Scion FRS?
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Yenadar
Eh, it's trué. The more likely one is to have...
Eh, it's trué. The more likely one is to have financial issues, the more likely they would opt for the cheaper version. Those without such difficulties AND those with a brand preference (real or...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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12-14-2011, 11:15 AM
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more grip?
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Yenadar
"Most" is too subjective. My 99's OEM suspension...
"Most" is too subjective. My 99's OEM suspension was REALLY tail happy. Ridiculously easy to catch, but as speeds went up, the looser I got. I would frequently find myself countersteering mildly at...
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12-13-2011, 09:52 PM
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more grip?
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Yenadar
I have zero interest in having any one of the...
I have zero interest in having any one of the four tires break free on dry pavement. I want grip grip grip. I want to throw it confidently into corners at speeds that look insane to a commuter car....
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
12-13-2011, 09:40 PM
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Radar Detector?
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Yenadar
You don't just get false alerts 'in a city'. I've...
You don't just get false alerts 'in a city'. I've been all over the country and found false alerts everywhere. Plus, what about Los Angeles? Chicago? Baltimore? Atlanta? Or any other major city with...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
12-12-2011, 05:56 PM
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Radar Detector?
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Yenadar
4.5 years with my Escort 9500ix. Absolutely love...
4.5 years with my Escort 9500ix. Absolutely love it. High detection only a hair lower than the V1, lockout false alerts, and pre-recorded alert locations for those spots that I know they sit and/or...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
12-12-2011, 09:04 AM
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Your thoughts on Paddle Shifter sports cars?
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Yenadar
Everyone should learn on a manual. Those that...
Everyone should learn on a manual. Those that hate it, medical reasons, or simply terrible traffic, can go to auto. I've noticed that people driving manuals tend to be more aware of their car and...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
12-11-2011, 11:13 PM
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Noob to the forum!
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Yenadar
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7...
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7 ;)
Not bashing, this IS the lounge after all. :)
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
12-11-2011, 11:10 PM
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Your thoughts on Paddle Shifter sports cars?
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16,088
Posted By
Yenadar
Well said. Sometimes people forget what opinions...
Well said. Sometimes people forget what opinions are exactly.
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
12-11-2011, 09:12 PM
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335
How is this not an RX8?
Views:
119,611
Posted By
Yenadar
I think only British roadsters fail to meet that...
I think only British roadsters fail to meet that point...
Even if I was to do something as stupid and negligent as to ignore the health of my RX-8's ignition (which is how a 'flood' can occur),...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
12-11-2011, 08:45 PM
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335
How is this not an RX8?
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119,611
Posted By
Yenadar
Clutch spinning arc would be my ankles, dash, and...
Clutch spinning arc would be my ankles, dash, and windshield. Renesis is back in there
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
12-11-2011, 07:53 PM
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335
How is this not an RX8?
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119,611
Posted By
Yenadar
Yeah, it was the upgraded one. Pieces of the...
Yeah, it was the upgraded one. Pieces of the clutch disk sliced into the nose gear housing.
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
12-11-2011, 07:25 PM
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335
How is this not an RX8?
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119,611
Posted By
Yenadar
So much regurgitated public misinformation posted...
So much regurgitated public misinformation posted in this thread about the 8.
Anyone that actually wants to learn and separate fact from fiction, start here:...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-11-2011, 06:39 PM
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194
for those who are buying the BRZs, what made you pick BRZ over Scion FRS?
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42,006
Posted By
Yenadar
My perspective on price has little to do with the...
My perspective on price has little to do with the actual financial strength of a given person, and more around the motivation people will have.
On Limited vs Premium, i'd be getting a Premium....
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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12-11-2011, 06:23 PM
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more grip?
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13,073
Posted By
Yenadar
Yeah, star specs on the BRZ for me. I don't like...
Yeah, star specs on the BRZ for me. I don't like them for anything that isnt dry, but i'll still have my 8 with rain shoes (Yokohama S.Drives) or snow shoes.
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FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum
12-10-2011, 09:56 PM
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Video: Ken Gushi Drifts and Reviews the Scion FR-S !
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45,952
Posted By
Yenadar
I ... wasn't getting uppity? No idea how...
I ... wasn't getting uppity?
No idea how that came across. I specifically said several times between the two posts that I'm GLAD Mazda isn't the only one doing it now. I heartily applaud it!
...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-10-2011, 09:49 PM
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194
for those who are buying the BRZs, what made you pick BRZ over Scion FRS?
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42,006
Posted By
Yenadar
The biggest reason is that after having Toyota...
The biggest reason is that after having Toyota destroy a previous car through incompetent mechanics and then 3 years of jerking me around while they pointed fingers at different departments at who...
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