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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-26-2016, 09:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,245
Posted By Nickosport
I have the 2 ton harbor freight jack. Its heavy...

I have the 2 ton harbor freight jack. Its heavy af, weight on the box says 101lbs. It does work great, especially on lowered cars. It also has a very high max height. If its something you need to...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-16-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,032
Posted By Nickosport
The cricket noise is normal. I suspect that they...

The cricket noise is normal. I suspect that they are trying to sell you a new pump. Unless the one you have is doing something weird, I'd leave it alone. And find a different shop.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-14-2016, 07:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,205
Posted By Nickosport
Track days! SCCA driving school - get your...

Track days!
SCCA driving school - get your regional racing license.
Or buy a used spec miata and go race.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-02-2016, 07:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,951
Posted By Nickosport
Your battery is going flat. The clicking is a...

Your battery is going flat. The clicking is a dead giveaway. If you still have the factory battery, its about time for it to go. Take it to an auto parts store and have them test it.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-23-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,854
Posted By Nickosport
The answers are here: ...

The answers are here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71640

Short answer is yes, it fits, you only need to cut out a brace in the trans tunnel for clearance.
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-23-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 749
Views: 305,482
Posted By Nickosport
I want one so hurry up!

I want one so hurry up!
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-23-2016, 09:46 AM
Replies: 749
Views: 305,482
Posted By Nickosport
Unless I'm extremely confused, your solution uses...

Unless I'm extremely confused, your solution uses both GM and subaru ECUs correct?

Or are you removing the subaru ECU?
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-22-2016, 08:02 AM
Replies: 749
Views: 305,482
Posted By Nickosport
That is exactly what MRS electronic is doing.

That is exactly what MRS electronic is doing.
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-12-2016, 07:54 AM
Replies: 749
Views: 305,482
Posted By Nickosport
I asked the guys at Vorshlag on facebook if they...

I asked the guys at Vorshlag on facebook if they had a canbus translator worked out, the answer was "nope". It looks like they have gone ahead with production of the hard parts, but the ECM will be...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-08-2016, 07:35 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,660
Posted By Nickosport
Intake air temperatures seem to have a pretty big...

Intake air temperatures seem to have a pretty big impact. Especially in stop and go traffic. Plug in an OBDII and monitor intake air temp and i bet you will see it spike while you are at a stop...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-04-2016, 10:51 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 17,752
Posted By Nickosport
You could put your weed in there.

You could put your weed in there.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-04-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,896
Posted By Nickosport
Be careful. I hear that if you combine an oil...

Be careful. I hear that if you combine an oil filter with punctured packaging and a clock that has the colon blinking catastrophic failure will occur immediately.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-03-2016, 03:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,743
Posted By Nickosport
It seems pretty good. The dealer may make a few...

It seems pretty good. The dealer may make a few pennies on your trade, If they replace the tires, even less. The price they gave you on the new car is competitive. Assuming the finance side works for...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-27-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,024
Posted By Nickosport
Does it operate correctly otherwise, like when...

Does it operate correctly otherwise, like when driving around normally? All of the other guages work?

The tach on these cars is run off the canbus, a stepper motor operates the needle. As you say,...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-27-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,389
Posted By Nickosport
+1 on TSW Nurburgring. They are relatively cheap,...

+1 on TSW Nurburgring. They are relatively cheap, and light. The quality is very good too.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-22-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,952
Posted By Nickosport
Kinda. Anytime that the axle and half shaft are...

Kinda. Anytime that the axle and half shaft are not level with the rear subframe there is potential for clicking. Lowering the suspension and adding camber adds to the misalignment of the halfshaft...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-22-2016, 08:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,952
Posted By Nickosport
My bet is that you have an axle going bad at the...

My bet is that you have an axle going bad at the CV joint. If it was just the axle nut it would be more of a single "tink" when accelerating from a stop. Clicking that accelerates with vehicle speed...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-21-2016, 09:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,045
Posted By Nickosport
Hopefully the BCM wasn't shorted when you changed...

Hopefully the BCM wasn't shorted when you changed the bulbs. I have LEDs in my dome light and haven't had any issues. The fact that the OE bulb doesn't work tell me the problem is in the car, not the...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-14-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,894
Posted By Nickosport
Iron in oil doesn't always come from the block....

Iron in oil doesn't always come from the block. Piston rings, bearing liners, cylinder sleeves are all iron. A lot UOAs can even tell you where the iron in the oil came from, whether its the rigs or...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-13-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 29,180
Posted By Nickosport
The Audi you are thinking of is probably the B5,...

The Audi you are thinking of is probably the B5, and yes those engines have terrible timing chain issues, but the issue stems from the guides wearing and braking off, then blocking oil passages.

I...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-12-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,385
Posted By Nickosport
That's a pretty good leak. It appears to be...

That's a pretty good leak. It appears to be leaking from somewhere on the on the top side of the trans and then running down the side of the case. Get that sucker to the dealer.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-12-2016, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,385
Posted By Nickosport
You're best off with letting the dealer fix it...

You're best off with letting the dealer fix it under warranty. IIRC the seal between the bell housing and trans is not a wet seal, so it must be leaking from seal in front of the shift linkage....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-11-2016, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,316,350
Posted By Nickosport
Mobil 1 gear oil is GL5. Although its fantastic,...

Mobil 1 gear oil is GL5. Although its fantastic, and I use it in my race cars, It has a lot of phosphorus and sulfur additives which makes it corrosive to yellow metals, like our sychros. It also has...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-07-2016, 01:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,449
Posted By Nickosport
This^^. 8th gen Honda Civic SI has the same...

This^^. 8th gen Honda Civic SI has the same issue, but Honda doesnt have a fix.
This should be covered under powertrain warranty. It should be pretty straight forward for a dealer to diagnose. I...
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 07-07-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,402
Posted By Nickosport
This is a fantastic deal. Let me know if the...

This is a fantastic deal. Let me know if the pending sale falls through. Ill paypal today.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 06-30-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,557
Posted By Nickosport
Dish soap/water mix will remove wax. Its safe for...

Dish soap/water mix will remove wax. Its safe for paint too, so no worries there.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-22-2016, 07:58 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 183,631
Posted By Nickosport
He was talking about removing the hub from the...

He was talking about removing the hub from the e-brake assembly, not the rotor from the hub.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-21-2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 108,650
Posted By Nickosport
I did some work with ANSYS and ANSYS LS-Dyna in...

I did some work with ANSYS and ANSYS LS-Dyna in college. Ansys has to be the most un user friendly software on the planet. The GUI is terrible. Super powerful software, but very difficult to use and...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-17-2016, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,208
Posted By Nickosport
When i did my lowering springs I had to have a...

When i did my lowering springs I had to have a buddy pull down on the RLCA to get the bottom bolt to line up to bolt up the damper. It took a fair bit of muscle. Some say to disconnect the sway bar...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-17-2016, 08:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,232
Posted By Nickosport
Do you have access to a press?

Do you have access to a press?
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