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Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-16-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 187,264
Posted By reeves
Yea I know.. And I only drive manuals so the auto...

Yea I know.. And I only drive manuals so the auto is of no interest to me :thumbsup:

And even if there were no engine/suspension improvements, I'd still only get the '17+ for the throw out bearing...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-15-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,342
Posted By reeves
Heard the BRZ is more comfy than the 86 so I'm...

Heard the BRZ is more comfy than the 86 so I'm leaning towards the Subaru too. Did you drive both to compare?
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-15-2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 187,264
Posted By reeves
I wouldn't mind buying either car, 1st gen or 2nd...

I wouldn't mind buying either car, 1st gen or 2nd gen. I'm too old to care what people think of how I look, so I don't care what people think of how my car looks as long as I enjoy driving it.

If...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-15-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,375
Posted By reeves
How much more refined & quiet is the ride? I...

How much more refined & quiet is the ride? I don't mind engine/exhaust noise & vibration, but I'm getting old and can't stand road/tire noise anymore though.

And how good/awful is the artificial...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-15-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,839
Posted By reeves
Glad to see him get one. He was one of the more...

Glad to see him get one. He was one of the more helpful members on here when the 1st gen came out, as far as exploring different mods & tuning options. It's been years since I've driven one (T-boned...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-01-2020, 06:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,794
Posted By reeves
Glad everything worked out for the most part. ...

Glad everything worked out for the most part.

Now, it's time to give that niece of yours a stern talking to. I mean, I made sure my brother tells his kids NEVER to buy a car without consulting...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-01-2020, 05:51 AM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 460,214
Posted By reeves
If the gen2 N/A 2.4L doesn't "feel" faster than...

If the gen2 N/A 2.4L doesn't "feel" faster than the gen1 N/A 2.0L, then they're definitely doing something wrong and I would be very uninterested in buying it.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-31-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 460,214
Posted By reeves
If it did, then that would make < 90% of the...

If it did, then that would make < 90% of the people in Japan millionaires as well... :sigh:
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-21-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,861
Posted By reeves
My BRZ was just almost as cheap to insure as my...

My BRZ was just almost as cheap to insure as my '94 MR2.
Then again, I thought the MR2 was expensive for a 25 year old car.
Full coverage is $72 a month for the BRZ, $64 for the MR2.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-19-2020, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 460,214
Posted By reeves
I just find it ironic because Toyota held up...

I just find it ironic because Toyota held up installing Android Auto in their cars for years because they didn't agree with Google about how much info they were collecting from AA.

Who knew it was...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-19-2020, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 460,214
Posted By reeves
I'm sold on the next 86 regardless of power...

I'm sold on the next 86 regardless of power output.
I just hope it doesn't have Toyota's cloud-connected "Mobility Services Platform" (MSPF).

Per Toyota: "The MSPF and it's application...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-01-2020, 03:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,938
Posted By reeves
Just found some bottles at Nappa of all places....

Just found some bottles at Nappa of all places. :thumbsup:
Gotta order it online though, but it's still out there if anyone still wants it.


https://i.imgur.com/iuHZ8DF.jpg
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-20-2020, 04:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,467
Posted By reeves
All the "on sale" tires I've bought off TireRack...

All the "on sale" tires I've bought off TireRack tend to be at least a year or more old. Doesn't mean every tire on sale is.. but just gotta adjust your expectations the bigger the discount is for...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-18-2020, 11:11 AM
Replies: 367
Views: 76,292
Posted By reeves
Regardless of the looks/engine, if it's got close...

Regardless of the looks/engine, if it's got close to these N/A figures for the HP/Torque (~220/180), I'm all in. I don't even care what it looks like any more, as long as it doesn't look like the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-15-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 520,674
Posted By reeves
That's what I'm hoping for. I didn't expect it to...

That's what I'm hoping for. I didn't expect it to be under $40K, but if it is that's just a bonus in my book.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-14-2020, 11:19 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 520,674
Posted By reeves
Idiotic or not depends a lot on what is valued by...

Idiotic or not depends a lot on what is valued by the user.
I'm a lot more interested in the 2.0 at either $40k base or $45k with performance oriented options than I am in the 200 lb. nose-heavier...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-01-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,189
Posted By reeves
Na, you're good.. Go for it!

Na, you're good.. Go for it!
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-01-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,187
Posted By reeves
Lol I own a Mazda3.. of course I'm aware! :lol:...

Lol I own a Mazda3.. of course I'm aware! :lol: I'm guessing you've never seen one up close.. It has a longer hood than most mid-size sedans.


There's plenty of video reviews...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-31-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 332
Views: 66,264
Posted By reeves
I thought the CTR's looks would grow on me.....

I thought the CTR's looks would grow on me.. After 2 years, seeing it in some photos at certain angles, it passable. It looks more gawdy in person however.. And after over a year since I saw one in...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-31-2019, 05:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,647
Posted By reeves
If any broke, it would've broken right away or...

If any broke, it would've broken right away or shortly thereafter.
I've never reached 8.3K rpm, but I've revved to 8K several times with no issues.. over the course of 60K+ miles at least.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-30-2019, 11:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,187
Posted By reeves
Mazda cars already have a longer hood/engine bay...

Mazda cars already have a longer hood/engine bay than other cars of the same size. Their cars are ripe for an inline-6 upgrade since they wouldn't even need to elongate the hood to fit an inline six...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-30-2019, 07:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,659
Posted By reeves
Do you even need A/C up there in Toronto? ...

Do you even need A/C up there in Toronto?

Never been there myself... just curious how warm it actually gets there.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-30-2019, 07:08 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,490
Posted By reeves
It's only noisy if you're coming from a...

It's only noisy if you're coming from a Camry-type car. If you're coming from other small economy cars (especially older models), the 86 is the same or more quiet than most of 'em.

Noise, like...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-30-2019, 06:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,090
Posted By reeves
I definitely would've kept my 2013 till the...

I definitely would've kept my 2013 till the wheels fell off if it didn't get totaled.
Will do the same for the next 86 if I get another.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 05-30-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 219,472
Posted By reeves
Yes, you are suppose to grease that portion. But...

Yes, you are suppose to grease that portion. But you're only suppose to put a TINY bit on there. Reason is, when the TOB slides back & forth on it, if there's too much grease, the grease might fling...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-29-2019, 03:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,942
Posted By reeves
I've driven 86's with the Ace, JDL, and P&L.....

I've driven 86's with the Ace, JDL, and P&L.. can't go wrong with any of them. Unless you're looking to shave as many tenths of a second off your lap time, I wouldn't get so caught up in the...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 05-28-2019, 06:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,991
Posted By reeves
01. I specifically got the 86 (over other sports...

01. I specifically got the 86 (over other sports coupes) because it doesn't have a sunroof or convertible top. I would buy the Supra over the Z4 for this reason alone, even if prices were the same....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-23-2019, 02:51 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 41,643
Posted By reeves
The 3rd sibling would never work, financially....

The 3rd sibling would never work, financially. They need to focus on refining what they already have with the 86 & Supra.

Tada was quoted as saying if Toyota developed the Supra themselves from...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-23-2019, 12:39 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 41,643
Posted By reeves
I for one, hope they DO NOT make a 3 car lineup....

I for one, hope they DO NOT make a 3 car lineup. Spend your time & money to focus on perfecting the 2 you already got. Like, for example.. make a little effort to get rid of that damn torque dip...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 05-23-2019, 12:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,991
Posted By reeves
That one was an easy decision for any 'sporty'...

That one was an easy decision for any 'sporty' car comparison:

Manual > Any Auto no matter the price or HP, any day.
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