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Forum: New England 06-26-2015, 09:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,714
Posted By Xlr8
I may not be much help on WHAT to replace OEM...

I may not be much help on WHAT to replace OEM tires with but I can tell you WHAT NOT to REPLACE them with.
I had a flat on the left rear and stopped in at Discount tire to get it fixed. Well...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-21-2014, 10:44 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 453,702
Posted By Xlr8
40 y/o Neurodiagnostic Technologist

40 y/o Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Forum: Southwest 08-23-2014, 11:25 AM
Replies: 1,330
Views: 286,727
Posted By Xlr8
I live in Alvin (for now) and work in the Med....

I live in Alvin (for now) and work in the Med. Center. I drive a Ultramarine Blue FR-S. I've had it for a year now and still like it a lot. I've had no issues with the car other than the grinding...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-07-2014, 05:48 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,827
Posted By Xlr8
Well I'm not sure if this is good news or not. I...

Well I'm not sure if this is good news or not. I came here looking for answers and see it's not just me. My FR-S has started doing the grind within the last 400-500 miles and as of right now it has...
Forum: Southwest 01-17-2014, 04:16 AM
Replies: 1,330
Views: 286,727
Posted By Xlr8
I'm surprised someone would actually admit that....

I'm surprised someone would actually admit that. LOL!!!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-15-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 14,149
Posted By Xlr8
Another 50 HP and 50-65 ft. lbs. of torque with...

Another 50 HP and 50-65 ft. lbs. of torque with the elimination of the power dip. With that extra power needs to come better looking factory rims and tires.
Forum: Southwest 10-15-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 1,330
Views: 286,727
Posted By Xlr8
Congrats on your new car. Not a whole lot of...

Congrats on your new car. Not a whole lot of twisties around Houston to drive. Probably one of the nicest Sat./Sun morning/afternoon drives is FM 1488 out of Hempstead up to Magnolia then hit 149...
Forum: Southwest 10-15-2013, 01:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,045
Posted By Xlr8
I like the app. I like to check traffic and for...

I like the app. I like to check traffic and for cops on my route before I set out. It's saved me from two major back-ups on trips although I had to reroute myself. But it's better than sitting in...
Forum: Southwest 10-15-2013, 01:35 AM
Replies: 1,985
Views: 336,162
Posted By Xlr8
I spotted a SWP BRZ with paper plates today...

I spotted a SWP BRZ with paper plates today around 4:45 pm @ 288 south and Reed road. Pretty car and glad to see another new owner. They disappeared before I could get turned and catch up.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-13-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,763
Posted By Xlr8
So their dyslexia acted up a little and they...

So their dyslexia acted up a little and they transposed the number. Not everybody is a math person. :iono:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-04-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 844
Views: 363,453
Posted By Xlr8
I think it's nice to see sales of the wins...

I think it's nice to see sales of the wins holding steady. Year over year numbers aren't that different. These were known from the beginning to be more or less niche market cars. Both companies...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-27-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,316
Posted By Xlr8
Really a car/motorcycle forum is suppose to be...

Really a car/motorcycle forum is suppose to be about the whole ownership experience not just a spec/tech/ mod forum. So if someone gets a dent or scratch in there car they should be able to come on...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-27-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,316
Posted By Xlr8
Thanks crew. I just had to vent. This is the...

Thanks crew. I just had to vent. This is the first brand new car I've bought since 1997 and I just really wanted to enjoy it on that new honeymoon phase. I usually buy 2 year old cars with under...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-27-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 18,007
Posted By Xlr8
9 miles on it before the test drive. 13miles...

9 miles on it before the test drive. 13miles after the test drive and 15 miles the next day at delivery when I drove it off the lot. :burnrubber:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-26-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,316
Posted By Xlr8
ONE FREAKING WEEK!!!!

That's all it took for some retard to open their door into my car and put a ding in it!!!!! ONE FREAKING WEEK!!!! :mad0260:

Couldn't I have at least had a month to make the first payment before...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-20-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 25,551
Posted By Xlr8
I picked my FR-S up yesterday. It's a 2013 but I...

I picked my FR-S up yesterday. It's a 2013 but I like it. Sweet Car. I can see keeping this one a good long time.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-20-2013, 09:40 AM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 1,920,703
Posted By Xlr8
Well after kicking tires and planning I took the...

Well after kicking tires and planning I took the plunge yesterday. Proud new payment maker of a 2013 Ultramarine Blue FR-S. I was gonna wait until December when I graduated college and had my 40th...
Forum: Southwest 09-19-2013, 05:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,619
Posted By Xlr8
Does someone have a recommendation for Webster/...

Does someone have a recommendation for Webster/ Nasa/ Clear Lake City area for the clear bra instal? Picking my FR-S up today. I would like to have it done. Also should I do half hood or the whole...
Forum: Southwest 06-11-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 21,686
Posted By Xlr8
I bought my 08 RAV4 from them used. I felt like...

I bought my 08 RAV4 from them used. I felt like I got a pretty good deal and they treated me pretty well. I'll answer any questions I can. Just ask.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-07-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,054
Posted By Xlr8
I like that color!!! Nice!!!

I like that color!!! Nice!!!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-25-2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,815
Posted By Xlr8
Very good post. Good to hear from someone who is...

Very good post. Good to hear from someone who is not beholden to advertisers and manufactures. Honest thoughts about a potential car purchase looking past all the hype. I like it. To me cars,...
Forum: Southwest 05-13-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 21,686
Posted By Xlr8
S-W-E-E-T!!!! Congratz!!! Let us know when you...

S-W-E-E-T!!!! Congratz!!! Let us know when you get it.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-11-2012, 05:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 34,375
Posted By Xlr8
Really No Need To...It's Real...

Really No Need To...It's Real Simple...Texas...Not Texas.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-11-2012, 05:01 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 73,157
Posted By Xlr8
Nice review and initial first impressions. ...

Nice review and initial first impressions. Thanks for Posting. Enjoy Your Car and Congratz!!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-11-2012, 04:28 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,131
Posted By Xlr8
I'd take Johannson out of Paltrow or Johannson...

I'd take Johannson out of Paltrow or Johannson but I'm more of a Jessica Alba/ Eva Longoria kind of guy. :offtopic:If they were sitting in a BRZ of course.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-11-2012, 03:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 34,375
Posted By Xlr8
because so many of us read Danish?

because so many of us read Danish?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-11-2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 34,375
Posted By Xlr8
"It's about epic fun at reasonable speeds. So...

"It's about epic fun at reasonable speeds. So the fun last longer, and I can't see what's wrong with that."

Me either. That's MY point. I could go buy a crotch rocket that will hit 100+MPH fast...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-05-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 240,280
Posted By Xlr8
I've sold cars before. A dealer would loose to...

I've sold cars before. A dealer would loose to may "emotional" sales if they didn't keep an inventory of cars. A lot of people buy cars on pure emotion. I've seen it time and time again. Dealers...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-04-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 227,877
Posted By Xlr8
Nope another car did not lure me away from a...

Nope another car did not lure me away from a FR-S/BRZ. I went and got a new motorcycle. Victory Crossroads. I'll kick the new car can down the road probable a year or two. Until then I have an...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-21-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,330
Posted By Xlr8
Ok I optioned mine out with the 2B package and it...

Ok I optioned mine out with the 2B package and it comes out to $28,835. With $1583 difference in invoice price. Not to much of a mark up. hhuummppp :clap:

I like their little write up about it...
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