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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-18-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,637
Posted By SFTiofoso
So if 91 is $4 and 100 is $8, you're looking at a...

So if 91 is $4 and 100 is $8, you're looking at a gas bill of, roughly, $57. If you put in 91 only though, it comes out to $44. $13 difference. Not bad if you live near a 76 station that sells 100...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-11-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,754
Posted By SFTiofoso
I don't get it. Was he parking really close to...

I don't get it. Was he parking really close to you or something?
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 07-27-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 68,521
Posted By SFTiofoso
A guy could show up with a Formula 1 car, from...

A guy could show up with a Formula 1 car, from the turbo era, with 1400 HP from a 1.5L, and still would not draw as much attention as a girl with a sports car.

Nice and Congrats BTW.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-22-2012, 05:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,134
Posted By SFTiofoso
FYI, Turtle Wax Tar and Bug remover works great...

FYI, Turtle Wax Tar and Bug remover works great on sticker glue residue.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-21-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,586
Posted By SFTiofoso
If anybody spends that much on that car they...

If anybody spends that much on that car they deserve a quadruple facepalm.

http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/quadruple_26bf28_1655536.jpg
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-16-2012, 02:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,442
Posted By SFTiofoso
Honestly, a clear-ish turn signal will probably...

Honestly, a clear-ish turn signal will probably get more attention than the amber ones, simply from the fact that most drivers are not used to seeing clear turn signals.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-16-2012, 02:50 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 250,148
Posted By SFTiofoso
I've always used polyurethane pads on my jack and...

I've always used polyurethane pads on my jack and jack stands. They protect the paint from chipping (rust), prevent the jack/jack-stands from bending/denting jack points, and help secure the car even...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-13-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 57,836
Posted By SFTiofoso
I think a lap time around Suzuka or Tsukuba would...

I think a lap time around Suzuka or Tsukuba would be more meaningful.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-12-2012, 04:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,486
Posted By SFTiofoso
How about ANYKEY? ...

How about ANYKEY?

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HN_7xUP99sk/TtYu0EaMUoI/AAAAAAAAE8Y/2tYwt8PWdGc/s1600/Homer.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-11-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,699
Posted By SFTiofoso
Yup, hand it over. :slap:

Yup, hand it over. :slap:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-11-2012, 11:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,417
Posted By SFTiofoso
Nice man! Is that a pair of Piloti shoes I spot?

Nice man! Is that a pair of Piloti shoes I spot?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-11-2012, 01:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 17,985
Posted By SFTiofoso
I want nav as an option and maybe some new dash...

I want nav as an option and maybe some new dash material.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-11-2012, 04:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,997
Posted By SFTiofoso
You can test the accuracy of your torque wrench: ...

You can test the accuracy of your torque wrench:

How to Check the Calibration Accuracy of Your Torque Wrench (Video 2) - YouTube

I have 3 torque wrenches. 1/2 drive 20-150 ft/lbs, 3/8...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-08-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 178,114
Posted By SFTiofoso
Walmart also can ship the oil you want to the...

Walmart also can ship the oil you want to the store for free or to your house for $1. Thats how I get my Pennzoil Ultra for my Si. This oil is otherwise impossible to find.

Also, why is Mobil 1...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-07-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 52,795
Posted By SFTiofoso
http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/250x250/230...

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/250x250/23089251.jpg

Seriously though, 90% of this so called "headache" will be the second owner's problem. Plugs are designed to last 100K miles.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-06-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,886
Posted By SFTiofoso
Found these two videos that give you a nice idea...

Found these two videos that give you a nice idea of the throttle response. I would say it's 75% to 80% better than the Si.

2013 Scion FR-S 0-60 mph speedometer (3k launch & 2nd gear chirp) -...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-06-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 525
Views: 285,148
Posted By SFTiofoso
I know I'm gonna get flak for this, but if you're...

I know I'm gonna get flak for this, but if you're buying your first RWD car at the very least play Gran Turismo or Forza in the rain or low grip tires, so that you don't go into this completely...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-06-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,886
Posted By SFTiofoso
How's the throttle response?

In comparison to this botched up job Honda did with the '06 to '11 Civic Si?

2007 Civic Si throttle response comparo - YouTube
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-06-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 178,114
Posted By SFTiofoso
Maybe if you ran Mobil 1 racing oil it would be...

Maybe if you ran Mobil 1 racing oil it would be bad. That stuff is absolutely insane. The worst that can happen with 300v is it will shorten the life of your cats. This stuff could very easily...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-06-2012, 02:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,266
Posted By SFTiofoso
Maybe the large discrepancy has to with some...

Maybe the large discrepancy has to with some shifting to 3rd gear to get to 60 while others simply letting 2nd bounce of the rev limiter. :iono:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-06-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 178,114
Posted By SFTiofoso
Motul's 8100 series of oils (yes there are many...

Motul's 8100 series of oils (yes there are many types) are not for the track. If you want an oil that you can use for both the track and street, use Motul 300V. Pricey, but it is one of the few oils...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-03-2012, 02:35 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 108,416
Posted By SFTiofoso
Yeah, California sucks. Gas is expensive, no 93,...

Yeah, California sucks. Gas is expensive, no 93, can't own a gun, etc.

Anyways, if you have a 100 octane gas available to you, and you only add 1 gallon of 100 octane that would only bring your...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-02-2012, 04:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,042
Posted By SFTiofoso
You have two options. a) Listen to...

You have two options.

a) Listen to Toyota/Subaru engineers, who designed, built, and tested this engine to it's breaking point.

b) Listen to some guys who took a few motorcycle engines apart....
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 07-02-2012, 01:52 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 54,634
Posted By SFTiofoso
This had potential of turning into an initial D...

This had potential of turning into an initial D episode. :burn rubber:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-22-2011, 01:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,522
Posted By SFTiofoso
I really hope you guys are right and we get a...

I really hope you guys are right and we get a high revving boxer engine. 200 HP should be the bare minimum for this car. 0-60 might be a bit slow on paper though, simply because it will probably...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-20-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 56,863
Posted By SFTiofoso
Motul for engine/tranny/diff ATE brake fluid ...

Motul for engine/tranny/diff
ATE brake fluid
Mobil 1 Syn ATF for power steering
Toyota coolant
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-20-2010, 08:25 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 58,786
Posted By SFTiofoso
Toyota should make all their cars manual. Good...

Toyota should make all their cars manual. Good way to weed out the scammers/idiots and their frivolous claims. Seriously though, I would love it if the FT-86 was manual only, but I'll settle for the...
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