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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

09-25-2014, 06:46 PM

Replies: 19

MT tight, hard shifts. Opinions?

Views: 10,070

Posted By boead

MT tight, hard shifts. Opinions?

I just turned 23k on my 13 MT FRS
Ive only had a few issues; tail lights filled with water (replaced), i get a chatter from the tach, at first between 2500-3500 then it went away. Now it does it...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

06-07-2013, 09:44 PM

Replies: 51

Vibrating shifter fix!

Views: 42,881

Posted By boead

And what a great feel that is!! at nearly...

And what a great feel that is!!

at nearly 8000 miles my shifter is smooth(er) again. Much better than it was a few thousand miles ago.
God I LOVE this car!

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

05-31-2013, 10:18 AM

Replies: 39

white letters on tires

Views: 15,840

Posted By boead

OLD SCHOOL

OLD SCHOOL

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

05-14-2013, 10:31 AM

Replies: 3,492

What you HATE the most on your FR-S/BRZ/GT86/FT86?

Views: 969,517

Posted By boead

THE PAINT!! Seriously, the nose is being...

THE PAINT!!

Seriously, the nose is being sand-blast away! Its unacceptable really.

Why is the paint so fucking bad? I though it could NOT be worse than my black Acura but its much worse!...

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

05-09-2013, 09:16 AM

Replies: 94

What are you packing in your trunk?

Views: 20,085

Posted By boead

If I showed you, Id have to kill you so...

If I showed you, Id have to kill you so...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

04-30-2013, 10:54 AM

Replies: 10

FRS Paint

Views: 3,131

Posted By boead

I AGREE!! And you can thank Subaru for it. That's...

I AGREE!! And you can thank Subaru for it. That's was one of their contributions to the car.

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

04-30-2013, 10:13 AM

Replies: 116

Input FR-S vs 370z

Views: 64,844

Posted By boead

My kids are 14 and 16 and I have another 16yo...

My kids are 14 and 16 and I have another 16yo that usually comes along with us. So the 4 of us go here and there on weekends a lot.
I had a Acura RSX which has a slightly larger back seat but the...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

04-25-2013, 06:30 PM

Replies: 284

FR-S vs BRZ

Views: 68,900

Posted By boead

YES. Toyota did a fine job on both!

YES. Toyota did a fine job on both!

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

04-25-2013, 11:53 AM

Replies: 284

FR-S vs BRZ

Views: 68,900

Posted By boead

I would NOT buy the BRZ. Too rounded and the...

I would NOT buy the BRZ. Too rounded and the interior not to my liking. I thought the FRS was MUCH nicer and I wish they just made it exactly like the GT86 in the rest of the world.

Nezz, you...

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

04-24-2013, 07:27 AM

Replies: 91

Unbelievable

Views: 20,671

Posted By boead

A few years ago my GF had my RSX at work with...

A few years ago my GF had my RSX at work with her, a VERY Upscale neighborhood and shopping center!! Ultra wealth in Roslyn NY!
She comes out of the shop to find my rear bumper ripped from the car...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

04-20-2013, 09:59 AM

Replies: 284

FR-S vs BRZ

Views: 68,900

Posted By boead

Have you read this? ...

Have you read this?
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/08/the-truth-about-the-ft-86-straight-from-the-mouth-of-the-chief-engineer/

Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions

04-19-2013, 02:08 PM

Replies: 127

Other cars you've owned

Views: 19,937

Posted By boead

Ive been driving this car for years now!! Its my...

Ive been driving this car for years now!! Its my moms, shes a tiny Italian lady in her 70's and I can NOT get her to give this car up. She LOVES IT!

1999 CLK320, 64k miles and VERY WELL...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

04-19-2013, 01:30 PM

Replies: 284

FR-S vs BRZ

Views: 68,900

Posted By boead

:bonk: What makes you think Suburu designed...

:bonk:

What makes you think Suburu designed the chassis? From what Ive been reading that is NOT true at all!

Im not knocking Suburu. I could give a rats ass about them or any other, im NOT a...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

04-19-2013, 12:29 PM

Replies: 284

FR-S vs BRZ

Views: 68,900

Posted By boead

:-/ you must be young. I have to keep reminding...

:-/ you must be young. I have to keep reminding myself of that on this forum.

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

04-19-2013, 11:50 AM

Replies: 83

Long Term FR-S

Views: 21,929

Posted By boead

Its all about the numbers. Example: A...

Its all about the numbers.

Example:
A $50,000 car (plus tax and fees) would cost approx. $1000/month for 5 years.

The same car leased would likely be less than half that for the first 2...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

04-19-2013, 11:32 AM

Replies: 284

FR-S vs BRZ

Views: 68,900

Posted By boead

From reading some seems like it was entirely a...

From reading some seems like it was entirely a Toyota concept and execution. Subaru's first attempt, from Toyotas request, was a disaster in that it was nothing Toyota wanted or had in mind.
...

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

04-19-2013, 11:08 AM

Replies: 83

Long Term FR-S

Views: 21,929

Posted By boead

Here is some info I just found: Mazda Miata...

Here is some info I just found:

Mazda Miata
2006 (Debut NC model) - 16,900 units USA
1989 (debut year) - 23,050 units USA
1990 – 35,950 peak year units USA
2005 - 9,800 units USA
2012 –...

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

04-19-2013, 09:28 AM

Replies: 83

Long Term FR-S

Views: 21,929

Posted By boead

How many Mustangs get sold each year?

How many Mustangs get sold each year?

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

04-19-2013, 09:22 AM

Replies: 3,492

What you HATE the most on your FR-S/BRZ/GT86/FT86?

Views: 969,517

Posted By boead

Most worldwide motor enthusiast and writers LOVE...

Most worldwide motor enthusiast and writers LOVE the new steering!

My Acura RSX has great steering and suspension and I absolutely prefer the FRS over it. Ive been driving a 13yo MB CLK320 around...

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

04-18-2013, 12:47 PM

Replies: 142

Poll: What color would you want the FRS/BRZ to have that it doesn't have?

Views: 62,510

Posted By boead

Im in LOVE!

Im in LOVE!

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

04-18-2013, 11:08 AM

Replies: 142

Poll: What color would you want the FRS/BRZ to have that it doesn't have?

Views: 62,510

Posted By boead

British Racing Green! Heavy Metallic please. ...

British Racing Green! Heavy Metallic please.

Real Silver, not the way-to-light, light gray they are offering.

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

04-18-2013, 09:46 AM

Replies: 3,492

What you HATE the most on your FR-S/BRZ/GT86/FT86?

Views: 969,517

Posted By boead

Wiper intermittent setting are too few. The...

Wiper intermittent setting are too few.
The carpet and matts are VERY thin and cheap.
Needs heated mirrors.
Thin paint but so are most cars. Nicks easily.
Electric Seats please! Heated would...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

04-17-2013, 01:07 PM

Replies: 284

FR-S vs BRZ

Views: 68,900

Posted By boead

I read that the Toyota heads wanted to use a...

I read that the Toyota heads wanted to use a variant of the Lexus 2.5l used in the IS250 and that the designers were not pleased and wanted "a" Boxer.
From reading again, I got the impression that...

Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions

04-17-2013, 10:15 AM

Replies: 42

Ex-Taco owners?!

Views: 9,916

Posted By boead

I was just saying to my GF that I want an FJ !!

I was just saying to my GF that I want an FJ !!

Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions

04-17-2013, 10:14 AM

Replies: 42

Ex-Taco owners?!

Views: 9,916

Posted By boead

My two + FRS I like Black, they go faster.

My two + FRS
I like Black, they go faster.

Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]

04-16-2013, 12:11 PM

Replies: 22

Kmart Ship My Pants!

Views: 5,214

Posted By boead

Well I shipped my pants! Right in my office.

Well I shipped my pants! Right in my office.

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

04-16-2013, 11:45 AM

Replies: 16

HELP with AC

Views: 5,247

Posted By boead

On my RSX I had to apply a hack to give me the...

On my RSX I had to apply a hack to give me the option to turn the AC off while in Defrost mode.
On the FRS it appears to be off BUT I don't believe it is. When I turn to any of the defrost modes...

Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]

04-16-2013, 11:42 AM

Replies: 22

Kmart Ship My Pants!

Views: 5,214

Posted By boead

Italian cork soakers Italian cork soakers on...

Italian cork soakers
Italian cork soakers on Vimeo#

Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]

04-16-2013, 11:37 AM

Replies: 22

Kmart Ship My Pants!

Views: 5,214