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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-12-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,213
Posted By spralwers
My guess is that they want to use skyactiv-x for...

My guess is that they want to use skyactiv-x for a performance engine, and because of how finicky skyactiv-x is, an inline 6 design based on the inline 4 would be a safer bet to pour resources into...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-08-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,001
Posted By spralwers
I've heard conflicting things, but my 128i at...

I've heard conflicting things, but my 128i at least is tuned to run on regular octane gas, so I use that. My winter mpg is roughly 28. Should go up to around 30-31 when it's warm out, we'll have to...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-07-2019, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,001
Posted By spralwers
I just got a 128i instead of buying a new 86. ...

I just got a 128i instead of buying a new 86.

When you say 128i has lower maintenance and better reliability, do you mean compared to a 135i? If so yes. If compared to an 86, absolutely no way.
...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-01-2019, 06:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,906
Posted By spralwers
I wouldn't even recommend a regular E46 to...

I wouldn't even recommend a regular E46 to someone who expects maintenance to not be high because it won't be a daily driver.

Although if the seller actually fixed everything so you won't have to...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-07-2019, 04:11 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,285
Posted By spralwers
You've already got a practical car in the form of...

You've already got a practical car in the form of your wife's crosstrek. A Civic SI sounds kind of redundant, unless you go for an 8th or possibly 9th gen. Get a BRZ.

If the BRZ had 50 more HP,...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-03-2018, 10:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 20,405
Posted By spralwers
Gifu and Tokyo. It may be that my memory is fuzzy...

Gifu and Tokyo. It may be that my memory is fuzzy and I was blending my experiences with both cities together.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-03-2018, 08:16 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 20,405
Posted By spralwers
I can't put into words how ironic that is. But...

I can't put into words how ironic that is. But the Japanese do have a deep love for German cars. If you hang around the cities and pay attention to the cars driving by, you'll see a surprising amount...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-02-2018, 11:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 20,405
Posted By spralwers
Your experience comparing with the Boxster S is...

Your experience comparing with the Boxster S is quite similar to mine with a 987.1 Cayman, especially with the gearing. Even though the engine puts out ~40 more peak hp than the BRZ and will just...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-02-2018, 10:26 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 35,271
Posted By spralwers
At that speed, downshift to third. This is a...

At that speed, downshift to third. This is a requirement with N/A 4 cylinder cars.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-15-2016, 05:28 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 28,158
Posted By spralwers
I had an ultramarine blue and I got looked at by...

I had an ultramarine blue and I got looked at by all kinds of people.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-08-2016, 02:41 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 177,862
Posted By spralwers
I'm returning my lease this weekend. How much I...

I'm returning my lease this weekend. How much I enjoy this car really depends on my mood and how I'm feeling. There was a period of time where I was in a bad slump. Nothing in particular happened to...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-08-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,579
Posted By spralwers
I test drove a current gen Corolla S with the 6...

I test drove a current gen Corolla S with the 6 speed around the time I picked up my FRS. RPMs sat nice and low during highway speeds on 6th gear.


Only thing is, the shifter throws are a bit...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-14-2016, 03:56 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 130,270
Posted By spralwers
Yeah I honestly don't get it. I do mostly highway...

Yeah I honestly don't get it. I do mostly highway driving and have generally gotten 29-31 mpg. My 2004 BMW 330ci gets the same mileage! I guess N/A four cylinder engines can lose their efficiency...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-01-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,786
Posted By spralwers
I've taught several people, including my sister...

I've taught several people, including my sister who was 16 at the time, how to drive manual on this car. It's extraordinarily easy. And that's just the trend for manuals these days, I've test driven...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-31-2016, 08:21 AM
Replies: 618
Views: 177,862
Posted By spralwers
I took a 3 year lease on the car, ends this dec....

I took a 3 year lease on the car, ends this dec. But I was mentally done with the car last year I barely drive it anymore.


It's really just a mismatch between the car's handling purpose and the...
Forum: New England 04-11-2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 1,702
Views: 338,799
Posted By spralwers
Might have been me. Did we wave hi to each other?...

Might have been me. Did we wave hi to each other? My FRS is actually blue tho
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-18-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 81,687
Posted By spralwers
Would've probably gotten a 2004-2005 bmw 330...

Would've probably gotten a 2004-2005 bmw 330 sedan. But now that I've driven the FRS for a while and have really gotten to love the coupe style, I picked up a 2004 330 coupe.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-10-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,729
Posted By spralwers
I also hate the shift towards bigger tires. Got...

I also hate the shift towards bigger tires. Got 16" for the winter, and am also considering another set of 16" rims and tires for the warmer months. For the winter I ended up getting 16x6.5 subaru...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-10-2014, 10:58 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 64,662
Posted By spralwers
sometimes when I'm throwing the car around a...

sometimes when I'm throwing the car around a snowy parking lot with all the aids disabled, the traction control light sometimes blinks (or maybe it blinks all the time, I'm just not paying...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-06-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 187,073
Posted By spralwers
Had some snowstorms up here in MA. The general...

Had some snowstorms up here in MA. The general altimax arctics held up nicely! Had to make sure not to put too much hp to the ground on take off, especially on the hills. And the wet traction is...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-23-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 187,073
Posted By spralwers
Running general altimax arctics, 205-60-16, on...

Running general altimax arctics, 205-60-16, on subaru forester rims. I'll have pics uploaded later. Haven't ran them in the snow yet, but the ride is actually much smoother and much quieter than the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-18-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 971,955
Posted By spralwers
Haha you know if they made a RWD Prius, I'd have...

Haha you know if they made a RWD Prius, I'd have strongly considered it.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-18-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 971,955
Posted By spralwers
Hmm... -Very odd OEM tire size. But luckily...

Hmm...

-Very odd OEM tire size. But luckily lots of other sizes work.

-Touchscreen audio doesn't have true random playback. If you hit next, it chooses the next song alphabetically based on...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-17-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,958
Posted By spralwers
Your example is a tricky situation because you...

Your example is a tricky situation because you put extremely heavy usage on the car - 50k miles in two years. If I was gonna do that much driving, I would have bought my FRS instead.

After 3...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-17-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 78,859
Posted By spralwers
I like going 375-400 miles on a tank, and only...

I like going 375-400 miles on a tank, and only needing to fill up 11.5-12 gallons of gas. Not sure if I'd get that kinda mileage with 230-250hp.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-17-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,849
Posted By spralwers
I started driving manual in august of last year...

I started driving manual in august of last year after driving auto for 6 years. So I know exactly the issues you're having.



So the first thing you need to do if you haven't is understand the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-17-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,958
Posted By spralwers
It's a never ending argument because leasing vs...

It's a never ending argument because leasing vs buying is for completely different people. It's generally pointless to convince people who lease that it's a waste of their money. That's because for...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-16-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1,435
Views: 392,310
Posted By spralwers
Driving up to a stop light on the left lane, when...

Driving up to a stop light on the left lane, when I saw a blue BRZ with the license plate FT 86 pull out of the mall. Drove up next to me at the stop light. Lowered our windows and greeted each...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-16-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,958
Posted By spralwers
That's the whole point. The $350 a month just...

That's the whole point. The $350 a month just comes with the territory of leasing a $25k car.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-15-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,958
Posted By spralwers
Nothing down, $350 a month OTD, including GAP....

Nothing down, $350 a month OTD, including GAP. $337 without gap. 3 years, 15k miles.
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