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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-19-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,106
Posted By NOHOME
Agree with the above. Advertise on FB Marketplace...

Agree with the above. Advertise on FB Marketplace with a high price and adjust down if need be. At 5k in my hood it would be a great LS project or I know I could get an engine for a few grand and...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-08-2023, 06:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,827
Posted By NOHOME
I have done a few engine swaps and even body...

I have done a few engine swaps and even body swaps for fun. The truth of the matter is if you are not wanting to do the swap yourself, you are not going to be happy with the results.

As a first...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-10-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,353
Posted By NOHOME
And I see you are on your second FRS! Still...

And I see you are on your second FRS!

Still banging away in the shop with a 1930ish Hot Rod and a 65 Healey going together.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-09-2022, 10:14 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,353
Posted By NOHOME
The P1800ES has a surprise under the stock...

The P1800ES has a surprise under the stock exterior.

https://i.imgur.com/U9ovtDB.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-10-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,353
Posted By NOHOME
Landed in my hands as a basket case in April of...

Landed in my hands as a basket case in April of 22. Going back together now for driving next spring.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-10-2022, 09:03 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,353
Posted By NOHOME
10 years of year round DD driving in Ontario. ...

10 years of year round DD driving in Ontario.

By comparison, the Healey chassis in the pic was torn down for a full restoration when the car was 9 years old. ( Then it sat)
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-10-2022, 09:01 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,353
Posted By NOHOME
10 years of year round DD driving in Ontario. ...

10 years of year round DD driving in Ontario.

https://i.imgur.com/X54Dz2O.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-26-2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,423
Posted By NOHOME
I was an early adopter or this car. When the...

I was an early adopter or this car. When the window froze in the open-door-dip position the first time around Jan 2013, I drove it over with the snow-pile still in the car and mentioned that it was...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-26-2020, 04:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,423
Posted By NOHOME
I wonder if this would get rid of the bad...

I wonder if this would get rid of the bad wind-whistle noise I have that was a result of my initial complaint? I think they tried to adjust the window so that it did not go up as far as it did from...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-26-2020, 12:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,423
Posted By NOHOME
No upgrade. London Toyota seemed more intent on...

No upgrade. London Toyota seemed more intent on denying that there was any kind of a problem when I brought it up in 2013. I dont think I have been back for at least 5 years since I do my own work...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-26-2020, 10:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,423
Posted By NOHOME
Bad news is that the fuse is not blown. Worse...

Bad news is that the fuse is not blown. Worse news is that I am driving around with a piece of pipe insulation stradling the window to keep the water out of the car!

Without a wiring diagram,Not...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-24-2020, 05:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,423
Posted By NOHOME
Never mind. Found it. #14 in the engine...

Never mind. Found it. #14 in the engine compartment is for the PS window motor.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-24-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,423
Posted By NOHOME
Passenger Window Dead...but different this time

Living in cold weather, I am used to having to re-set the windows so that they close after they give up after the open-dipsy doodle that they do.

I noticed today that the passenger window was in...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-15-2020, 12:00 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,999
Posted By NOHOME
I would drive my MGB GT for a couple of weeks in...

I would drive my MGB GT for a couple of weeks in order to fully appreciate what a great GT the FRS really is.

Longest drive was Sturgis SD to London Ontario, solo and non-stop. I had food, tunes,...
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-08-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,365
Posted By NOHOME
Swaps are difficult, expensive and most often,...

Swaps are difficult, expensive and most often, disappointing after the initial thrill ride.

What no first time swapper is ever prepared for is the development time and expense that comes AFTER...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-08-2019, 03:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,547
Posted By NOHOME
e-bay was the source of my replacement after the...

e-bay was the source of my replacement after the wife-unit broke the PS while backing her car into the garage. No lack of color and price choices.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-13-2019, 03:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,766
Posted By NOHOME
NOPE, as I just found out after I bought the...

NOPE, as I just found out after I bought the 1632!

First FRS delivered in London June 2012. Should be early no?
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-13-2019, 01:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,766
Posted By NOHOME
Thanks guys. Will grab one on the way to lunch.

Thanks guys. Will grab one on the way to lunch.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-13-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 18,766
Posted By NOHOME
What Battery for the Key Fob?

Pretty much down to no distance left in the remote unlock function. Anyone know what battery I need to source for the Key Fob?

I am assuming that it will snap apart from the top ( I see a small...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-05-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,990
Posted By NOHOME
Cause we are poking some good natured fun in your...

Cause we are poking some good natured fun in your direction.

The car has a rev limiter, and if hitting the rev limiter kills engines, mine would have to be rebuilt most days. Sometimes twice.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-04-2019, 04:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,990
Posted By NOHOME
If it is a raven black car I need a passenger...

If it is a raven black car I need a passenger side mirror. Obviously totaled and parting it out is the best way to maximize salvage.

If it is not a raven black car, then it is probably fine.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-02-2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 380,705
Posted By NOHOME
Dealer keeps calling. I keep putting it off. ...

Dealer keeps calling. I keep putting it off.

Curious what has better odds of failing the recall or the fix?
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-28-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 380,705
Posted By NOHOME
https://driving.ca/toyota/auto-news/news/do-toyota...

https://driving.ca/toyota/auto-news/news/do-toyota-and-subaru-sports-cars-need-a-recall-for-their-recall-repairs?fbclid=IwAR3tL3iNaqRGxs14mefh0cjiOI7nJDOU_MA7LPk_XAuAPtSknEKqPxv8v7A




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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-28-2018, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 215,195
Posted By NOHOME
I just got back from having the fix installed. No...

I just got back from having the fix installed. No Panic at all!
...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-28-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,955
Posted By NOHOME
Just got this recall in the mail last night. Have...

Just got this recall in the mail last night. Have not contacted Toyota yet cause not likely to get anything but damage control out of them.

Interesting that the recall mentions springs...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-02-2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 70,064
Posted By NOHOME
Went back and found the laundry list of stuff you...

Went back and found the laundry list of stuff you bolted on the car. Impressive and expensive. However, what I do not see is the before and after data to show that you actually accomplished anything...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-02-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 70,064
Posted By NOHOME
What exactly am I supposed to be envious of?

What exactly am I supposed to be envious of?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-02-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 70,064
Posted By NOHOME
No secret there. They spend more $$$ than what...

No secret there.
They spend more $$$ than what it cost to buy the car
They give up reliability
They give up comfort
They give up resale value
They go into denial about all of the above.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-30-2018, 01:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,222
Posted By NOHOME
People be funny. I do some classic car...

People be funny. I do some classic car restorations on the side to help finance finance my car hobby.

I have a very nice MGB GT that I have been wanting to sell for a few years. 9K and its ready...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-24-2018, 01:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,433
Posted By NOHOME
After 40 plus years of driving, I never really...

After 40 plus years of driving, I never really learned to set the side mirrors properly until I started driving this car. Takes a while to get them set juuuuussssttt right, but once you do you wont...
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