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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-19-2013, 02:10 AM
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Scion FR-S with new Lexus style grille (photoshop)
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I actually like the spindle grill. And I...
I actually like the spindle grill.
And I really like the design of the new IS...it's just too bad it doesn't come in manual, but that's another topic...
On the FR-S I think it fits, but I'd...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-17-2013, 12:22 PM
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STi owner (now BRZ) jumping in late
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28,024
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86'd
It's all relative. The twins are in a league of...
It's all relative. The twins are in a league of their own.
After my wife and took a road trip in our Prius; driving that car for 1,200 miles, getting back in my WRX was like getting back into a...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-17-2013, 11:14 AM
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New slang term?? (Car wise)
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2,681
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86'd
It's my username. :) And yes, the term has...
It's my username. :)
And yes, the term has been around for a long time.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-15-2013, 06:55 PM
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What do you foresee for future FR-S models?
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86'd
But they won't cannibalize sales of the BRZ. If a...
But they won't cannibalize sales of the BRZ. If a turbo version comes out, it will only be on the BRZ, and it most likely will be on the BRZ limited trim.
Making a turbo version (+50-75hp) around...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-14-2013, 02:18 PM
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STi owner (now BRZ) jumping in late
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This is one of my main worries and posted a...
This is one of my main worries and posted a similar complaint in another thread.
The sound and rush of a high redline are just extra intangibles that are missing from the engine of the FR-S.
...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
05-13-2013, 11:26 PM
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FR-S vs RX-8 vs S2000 Review - Everyday Driver
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76,375
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86'd
Forgot about the 302!
Forgot about the 302!
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-13-2013, 11:24 PM
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Crawford Performance BRZ (450 HP) review by Matt Farah (Drive)
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This looks awesome, but this is too much power,...
This looks awesome, but this is too much power, more specifically too much torque...at least for the street.
The Crawford guy said that he really only uses 25% of the power (in the modified...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
05-13-2013, 06:27 PM
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FR-S vs RX-8 vs S2000 Review - Everyday Driver
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76,375
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86'd
If we're going buy the "under 60k rule" then the...
If we're going buy the "under 60k rule" then the Cayman is 7400RPM and the 370Z is highest at 7500RPM. The 328i is 7000RPM, the Civic Si is 7000RPM and the Honda Accord Sport is 7000RPM.
So...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
05-13-2013, 04:47 PM
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FR-S vs RX-8 vs S2000 Review - Everyday Driver
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76,375
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86'd
Other than my personal quirks about the styling,...
Other than my personal quirks about the styling, I thought the S2000 was one of the most perfect cars to exist for its time.
And I agree with the guys in this review, the S2K and RX-8 have just...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
05-10-2013, 02:59 PM
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FR-S vs RX-8 vs S2000 Review - Everyday Driver
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76,375
Posted By
86'd
I will add that I never really loved the styling...
I will add that I never really loved the styling of the S2000.
I always wanted a coupe, but ended up really liking the convertible.
The styling of the FRS is just better than both cars IMO.
...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-10-2013, 02:24 PM
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MY2013 FR-S 10 Series Pricing Announced
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86'd
There's more to pricing than just the cost of the...
There's more to pricing than just the cost of the items.
In any case, let me know how your bumper swap turns out, adding euro headlights or changing your entire HVAC panel works out too.
It's...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-10-2013, 12:16 PM
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MY2013 FR-S 10 Series Pricing Announced
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49,952
Posted By
86'd
Again, there was no question that this car was...
Again, there was no question that this car was going to be around the same price as the Limited BRZ; if not more.
Yet, people are still guffawing that the car is "overpriced."
I honestly think...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-09-2013, 06:21 PM
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I'm flattered but should I bite?
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17,026
Posted By
86'd
El Rancho, no way. La Serna, maybe. Although...
El Rancho, no way.
La Serna, maybe. Although the kids at La Serna probably own BRZs already.
(A little regional humor folks, don't mind me)
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-09-2013, 04:35 PM
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BRZ comes last in EVO group test
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77,735
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86'd
I also apologize if I was a bit testy. ...
I also apologize if I was a bit testy.
Anyway I think the unwritten law is that Subaru could charge 40k and be "better" than the Cayman performance wise (to the other poster that quoted me) as...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-06-2013, 05:13 PM
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BRZ comes last in EVO group test
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77,735
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If by long run you mean economy of scale, then...
If by long run you mean economy of scale, then maybe, but I'll take this conversation without the condescension, thank you.
Even if I'm wrong and it costs Subaru $5k to add all of this stuff (on...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
05-02-2013, 09:52 PM
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FR-S vs RX-8 vs S2000 Review - Everyday Driver
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76,375
Posted By
86'd
I love ED. My S2000 scarred me for life....
I love ED.
My S2000 scarred me for life. Every car I have owned since then I have compared it to and every car thereafter has let me down in some way.
My only wish (much like the reviewers) is...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-02-2013, 09:44 PM
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232
BRZ comes last in EVO group test
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77,735
Posted By
86'd
I was talking about the entire cost of obtaining...
I was talking about the entire cost of obtaining 275-300hp from the factory.
A turbo kit + tuning + emissions + reliability + warranty is at least 10k.
Bigger brakes, stickier tires, wider...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
03-08-2013, 04:43 PM
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color truths and half truths
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17,649
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As stated, keeping white clean is a myth...
As stated, keeping white clean is a myth perpetrated by the SWP lobby.
There's the aforementioned bird poop and road tar. SWP does hide it a bit more than say an alpine white or grand prix white,...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-05-2013, 01:32 PM
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203
Spotted, a new viewpoint
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46,892
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You are not a beautiful and unique snowflake. ...
You are not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You are the same decaying organic matter as everyone else, and we are all part of the same compost pile.
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
02-06-2013, 06:12 PM
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1,384
Frs vs s2000
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529,284
Posted By
86'd
When I had my S2K that's exactly what I did. :) ...
When I had my S2K that's exactly what I did. :)
I originally wanted the S2000 to come in a coupe, but ended up loving taking down the convertible top.
Maybe in a few years if I don't buy a...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
02-06-2013, 01:58 PM
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182
my brz vs my evo x
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79,481
Posted By
86'd
I should make licence plate holders for EVO...
I should make licence plate holders for EVO owners:
I'd rather be driving a supercar...
...oops, I already am!
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
02-05-2013, 10:50 PM
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53
RWD Coupe vs AWD Sedan vs FWD Hot Hatch
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17,548
Posted By
86'd
Wow. My bad. I totally read CD instead of CG in...
Wow. My bad. I totally read CD instead of CG in the quoted post. :bonk:
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
02-05-2013, 06:07 PM
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53
RWD Coupe vs AWD Sedan vs FWD Hot Hatch
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17,548
Posted By
86'd
I'll play devil's advocate to your devil's...
I'll play devil's advocate to your devil's advocate!
I think it's more fair to compare the regular WRX to the twins, for no better reason other than I own one.
Eh. CG doesn't really mean...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-24-2013, 10:12 PM
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49
It was a good run
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13,446
Posted By
86'd
I don't want to be that guy.... But wasn't...
I don't want to be that guy....
But wasn't there anyone in your life to tell you financing over $30,000 at this point in your life was a good idea.
Not to mention spending over $2000 in parts....
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-24-2013, 11:58 AM
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92
Not Happy with Performance
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18,582
Posted By
86'd
Why do people think turbo setups are so cheap? ...
Why do people think turbo setups are so cheap?
The cost for a solid/reliable turbo set-up, plus tuning, plus supporting mods, is more like 6k-10k+.
That makes the ECU flash ($1k) for 20hp...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
01-16-2013, 06:36 PM
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58
pics of *non* HID headlights
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13,543
Posted By
86'd
I'm surprised that no one's mentioned putting in...
I'm surprised that no one's mentioned putting in H9 bulbs.
Though I suggested this before and no one has tested this out yet.
Double the lumens of the H11 and around $15 for two bulbs: Amazon....
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
01-14-2013, 07:51 PM
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30
Made my drama on the FRS side, want some Subaru expertise and feedback.
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8,187
Posted By
86'd
The WRX/Focus ST and FR-S/BRZ are pretty...
The WRX/Focus ST and FR-S/BRZ are pretty different.
I own a '12 WRX Sedan.
The WRX, even though its a pretty sporty sedan, won't "feel" like the FR-S at all.
In the WRX, the seating...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-11-2013, 05:54 PM
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30
Toyota's 86xStyle Cb Concept
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9,779
Posted By
86'd
It looks like Mr. Burns from this angle: ...
It looks like Mr. Burns from this angle:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=25020&stc=1&d=1357882920
...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
01-10-2013, 01:43 PM
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61
Manual upshift/downshift and smoothness
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31,925
Posted By
86'd
A "blip" is just a stab or short quick push of...
A "blip" is just a stab or short quick push of the throttle to raise RPMs quickly.
In the context I presented you'd want to:
Move the gear selector from 2nd into neutral,
(optional: You may...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
01-10-2013, 11:50 AM
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61
Manual upshift/downshift and smoothness
Views:
31,925
Posted By
86'd
To the OP: It takes time to get it down, that's...
To the OP: It takes time to get it down, that's it.
But you're never going to get CTV-like transmission smoothness out of a manual.
The notchyness of a new car's transmission will somewhat...
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