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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-27-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 723
Posted By mrhayes1
As stated, you can reuse the TPMS, but i wanted...

As stated, you can reuse the TPMS, but i wanted to elaborate that I would be aware that perhaps a tire shop may tell you they have issues reusing the TPMS. The reason that I mention this is there...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-26-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,347
Posted By mrhayes1
Check out the Continental Extreme Contact Sports...

Check out the Continental Extreme Contact Sports next, it is a great tire. I just went from the hankooks ventus evo ll to those. They have about the same grip as the Hankook but a stiffer sidewall so...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-24-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,244
Posted By mrhayes1
I would wear my wife panties and do dishes before...

I would wear my wife panties and do dishes before spending hours in the garage trying to do an alignment with string and a tape measure. Sounds like a job that requires a lot of crystal meth.
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 03-24-2020, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,479
Posted By mrhayes1
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Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 03-24-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,479
Posted By mrhayes1
2013 Scion FRS white

Excellent condition. Mature adult owned. Garage kept. Clear bra on entire front bumper and headlights, owned for 5 years, have all services done that are necessary at 75,000 miles, recently had all...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-23-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,244
Posted By mrhayes1
I hate being that guy that asks questions that...

I hate being that guy that asks questions that are no longer relevant, but why did you buy that car? I hope you got a good deal knowing it was wrecked or something. If you bought it from a dealer...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-23-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,755
Posted By mrhayes1
I bought an axle back from eBay by the name of...

I bought an axle back from eBay by the name of Top Speed. I don't see how you can get any better than this. Had it for about 3 years. Quality is great. Fitment is great. And only costs $400. No drone...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 03-23-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,296
Posted By mrhayes1
Alright thx for the input that helps a lot....

Alright thx for the input that helps a lot. Regarding the distortion, it is very random and minor and only at low volumes (or at least that I hear). It commonly seems to occur with the radio, more...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 03-20-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,296
Posted By mrhayes1
I replaced all 4 dash speakers with normal 2-way...

I replaced all 4 dash speakers with normal 2-way speakers. The mids are 3.5 kickers. The tweeters are 1 inch Rockford Fosgate I think. Connections were crimped. You are mentioning OEM to aftermarket...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 03-19-2020, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,296
Posted By mrhayes1
Need help with dash speakers (tweeter and mid)

Hi,

I am trying to get some help on the tweeter and mid speakers in our cars. I have browsed some threads and see no clear solution here. As you may know, the 3.5 inch mid and tweeter up on the...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-19-2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,128
Posted By mrhayes1
As said above by someone else, I also used tape...

As said above by someone else, I also used tape and I put tape on my spoiler bolts and stuck it on the trunk and then when you lift up to remove the spoiler you can use the tape to see where you need...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-18-2020, 07:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,425
Posted By mrhayes1
if it bounces a little bit at a stop light I...

if it bounces a little bit at a stop light I think that is pretty normal. One way to test it is to put the car in sport mode and drive fast while full throttle and then suddenly slam on the brakes...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-13-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,147
Posted By mrhayes1
I have a 2013 that does not have a track mode but...

I have a 2013 that does not have a track mode but it does have sport mode. Perhaps you have a newer model with track mode? I dunno.

Anyway, unless they changed something that I am not aware of...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 03-13-2020, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,246
Posted By mrhayes1
As of now i currently only have the remote start...

As of now i currently only have the remote start key fob. Nothing else. Fob works great opens doors, trunk, and starts car, so i use that and never touch my Scion key fob. As i mentioned, I no longer...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-13-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,779
Posted By mrhayes1
I have 18 inch wheels and the stock brakes...

I have 18 inch wheels and the stock brakes certainly don't look too small. He is not talking about putting on a 22 inch wheel lol. I mean...I guess if you are going for the supercar look than yeah...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-13-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,404
Posted By mrhayes1
First of all, I have owned my FRS for several...

First of all, I have owned my FRS for several years now (put on 90,000 miles…) and pushed it pretty hard on the street and even at autocross. I have run stock and multiple sets of high performance...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-13-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,945
Posted By mrhayes1
I have no idea what a body shop would say but I...

I have no idea what a body shop would say but I would imagine that to make it look perfect they would respray that entire panel. I would also assume that someone experienced could touch it up for a...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-12-2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,945
Posted By mrhayes1
First i will admit that i am no body shop expert...

First i will admit that i am no body shop expert but have done a little work similar to this. That scratch looks pretty deep, like through the entire paint and down to primer so I highly doubt...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-09-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,288
Posted By mrhayes1
IMO, 245 is a bit overkill for the street in...

IMO, 245 is a bit overkill for the street in terms of width/grip; assuming of course that you go with a good high performance summer tire. If you buy crap tires a 245 may not even be that much in...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-26-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,540
Posted By mrhayes1
Second the Hankook ventus v2. Tons of grip and...

Second the Hankook ventus v2. Tons of grip and lasted very long, like 40k miles. Only drawback is the feel and steering is not great due to soft sidewall.

Running the Continental extreme contact...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-26-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,246
Posted By mrhayes1
I have a Viper remote start. Works good. IMO,...

I have a Viper remote start. Works good. IMO, remote starts are super underrated, especially in sports cars because you always want to ensure you car is fairly warmed up before you rag on it. On a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-26-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 10,037
Posted By mrhayes1
I'm old enough to have seen the "rice" trends...

I'm old enough to have seen the "rice" trends change from the good ole days of F&F. In other words, can't call lambo doors rice but then call a 9.5-inch-wide wheel with 225 series tire and -10...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-26-2020, 05:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,126
Posted By mrhayes1
Regarding the DI cricket noise, I (and I believe...

Regarding the DI cricket noise, I (and I believe many others) notice that it is worse with heat. So, in the summer time with the high Arizona temps (115+ degrees) and summer fuel blends, I can...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-25-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 143,747
Posted By mrhayes1
Here is the just of it. If I am driving in the...

Here is the just of it. If I am driving in the wet, I don't touch anything and leave it all engaged. Other than in the wet, I drive with everything completely off all the time (hold down trac button...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-25-2020, 05:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,340
Posted By mrhayes1
Yes I believe the Mothers spray on ceramic does...

Yes I believe the Mothers spray on ceramic does include UV protection. As to the details and technology behind that, I cannot speak of. I did quite a bit of research on car detailing a while back and...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-24-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,340
Posted By mrhayes1
Here's my 2 cents. Much of the carbon I see is...

Here's my 2 cents. Much of the carbon I see is really shit IMO. Doesn't save much weight and ends up looking like crap after a couple years and is hazy and yellow. Anyway, end of rant on that lol. If...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-24-2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 25,330
Posted By mrhayes1
Not sure the love for a boxer motor or an NA...

Not sure the love for a boxer motor or an NA motor. The motor is this car is nothing special. Doesn't make power, no torque, doesn't even sound good. Literally the only good think about the motor is...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-18-2020, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,832
Posted By mrhayes1
I actually hit a curb for the first time in my...

I actually hit a curb for the first time in my life about 8 months ago. And man I made it count, I made that curb my bitch. It was a very weird and oddly tight intersection and I scrapped both right...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-14-2020, 05:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,966
Posted By mrhayes1
When it comes to stock headlights, no offense but...

When it comes to stock headlights, no offense but they are crap. IMO, its not worth opening them up, etc., and trying to get fancy. Just buy an HID kit. I bought morimoto ones a few years ago for...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-13-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,091
Posted By mrhayes1
You should get plugs done also at that time. My...

You should get plugs done also at that time. My dealer did plugs for free, just charged me for parts.
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