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Forum: Wheels and Tires 06-25-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,964
Posted By Ess Vee
Hahah touche' :bonk: I recant my previous...

Hahah touche' :bonk:

I recant my previous statement, and substitute your own.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-21-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,246
Posted By Ess Vee
What transmission?

I can't seem to find the name of the transmission used in the toyabaru. I read something about the gears being the same in a Lexus IS? Is the transmission the same?

The idea is, I'm wondering if...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-20-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 38,724
Posted By Ess Vee
2011 BMW M3 :) 2011 Mercedes C63 AMG 2011...

2011 BMW M3 :)
2011 Mercedes C63 AMG
2011 Grand Sport Corvette
2012 Subaru WRX STi
2011 Mitsubishi EVO

All put smiles on my face :)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-19-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 26,267
Posted By Ess Vee
I just test drove the AT, and I have to say... I...

I just test drove the AT, and I have to say... I was a bit dissapointed. Granted, I JUST got out of test driving an STi, and an EVO so it was almost like getting out of the jacuzzi, straight into the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-19-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,575
Posted By Ess Vee
This is just an example of a bad move investment,...

This is just an example of a bad move investment, and shouldn't deter anyone from making investments.

The issue is situational at best. If you have investments that are predicted to put you over...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-19-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,575
Posted By Ess Vee
Yeah, I would just count any appreciation as a...

Yeah, I would just count any appreciation as a bonus. Thanks for the different perspective, guys!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-19-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,575
Posted By Ess Vee
I'd rather take a loan out on the car, put the...

I'd rather take a loan out on the car, put the rest into a home using FHA and rent it out... the profit right there is the car payment... and income after it's paid off in 72 months.

Not to...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 06-19-2012, 12:26 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 28,900
Posted By Ess Vee
Am I the only one that found it ironic that right...

Am I the only one that found it ironic that right after "DON'T TRUST ANYONE", the camera man proceeds to almost get wiped out by that 180? I dunno... but that right there requires QUITE a bit of...
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 06-19-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,140
Posted By Ess Vee
The forum app is called tapatalk, and I believe...

The forum app is called tapatalk, and I believe the site owner is working on it... I read about it somewhere, lemme see if I can find it.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-18-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,280
Posted By Ess Vee
I'm gonna have to watch that now :mad0259: ...

I'm gonna have to watch that now :mad0259:

:popcorn: :thanks: for sharing haha
Forum: Software Tuning 06-18-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 120,490
Posted By Ess Vee
That is really cool! That's what I was thinking,...

That is really cool! That's what I was thinking, having different maps for different situations. How do you store maps on your Evo? Is that a built in feature?

Or do you always have to carry a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-17-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 108,575
Posted By Ess Vee
I skimmed the thread and didn't see a price. Do...

I skimmed the thread and didn't see a price. Do we have an idea of how much the software/cable will cost?

Also, will the software run on Linux (Arch Linux or Debian in particular)?

Thanks!
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 06-17-2012, 01:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,046
Posted By Ess Vee
I haven't seen anything done like this on the...

I haven't seen anything done like this on the FR-S/BRZ but it'd be cool to replace the cheesy dawg logo with an 86 logo. Thanks for sharing!
Forum: Software Tuning 06-16-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 120,490
Posted By Ess Vee
I'm completely ignorant on this kind of stuff, so...

I'm completely ignorant on this kind of stuff, so forgive me ahead of time... but is there a way to tune a MPG efficient ECU, with no regards to performance?

Just out of curiosity...
Forum: Southern California 06-16-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,747
Posted By Ess Vee
Should be by the end of the summer :thumbup: ...

Should be by the end of the summer :thumbup:




Dang, we all live like 2 blocks from eachother!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-15-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,470
Posted By Ess Vee
Well, the car WAS a joint venture, which I'm sure...

Well, the car WAS a joint venture, which I'm sure cut the R&D cost... probably why the car is so inexpensive to begin with. goes to show what can happen when teams work together :thumbsup:

That's...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-15-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 30,610
Posted By Ess Vee
:laughabove::lol:

:laughabove::lol:
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 06-15-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,531
Posted By Ess Vee
I think cutting a hole in the fender, and...

I think cutting a hole in the fender, and modifying the BRZ side vent to look more along the lines of this

http://blog.perrinperformance.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/brzsuddle-550x410.jpg
...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 06-15-2012, 10:26 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 22,744
Posted By Ess Vee
20 here, (in sales, and going to college) and I'd...

20 here, (in sales, and going to college) and I'd be interested only if there were weight savings... which means dry carbon fiber.

Dry CF roof, and a tastefully done rear & front spoiler... and...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 06-14-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 36,342
Posted By Ess Vee
I'm digging it, I'm personally not a fan of the...

I'm digging it, I'm personally not a fan of the sharp lines of the subaru's spoiler.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 06-14-2012, 02:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,964
Posted By Ess Vee
How much do these weigh? Looks :w00t: ...

How much do these weigh? Looks :w00t:


here it is in black with red stickers
http://www.rays-msc.com/wheels/img/106-2-155815.jpg
Forum: Southern California 06-14-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,747
Posted By Ess Vee
Haha, I live right next to the airport too; Off...

Haha, I live right next to the airport too; Off of Auld.

No FR-S for me yet though.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-14-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 34,871
Posted By Ess Vee
Please don't try this until you get really...

Please don't try this until you get really comfortable. Too many things can go wrong if you don't know what you're doing :(
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-14-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 34,871
Posted By Ess Vee
That jerking is the result of the engine spinning...

That jerking is the result of the engine spinning faster than the transmission. The clutch is the disc that connects the engine to the transmission. When you press in the clutch pedal, you are...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-14-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 17,401
Posted By Ess Vee
Thanks for that lordtakuban! From what I...

Thanks for that lordtakuban!

From what I understand, a turbo/supercharger setup might not work as optimally without a methanol injection setup because of the already sky-high compression ratio....
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 06-13-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 30,598
Posted By Ess Vee
We had a member do this earlier. Check it out...

We had a member do this earlier. Check it out here (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7896&highlight=plastidip+wheel).

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r1/swizzleswirl/IMG_0995.jpg...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-13-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,280
Posted By Ess Vee
I can't say I wouldn't have done the same :P

I can't say I wouldn't have done the same :P
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-13-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,280
Posted By Ess Vee
Creeper status much? :lol: jk, that's hilarious...

Creeper status much? :lol: jk, that's hilarious :laughabove:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-13-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 21,342
Posted By Ess Vee
:confused0068: Good for you! :clap: I'm 20...

:confused0068: Good for you! :clap:

I'm 20 right now and I seriously hope to be just like you at that age :party0030:

These cars are what keep us young, no women should ever want to take that...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 06-13-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 58,964
Posted By Ess Vee
OMG :bonk::bonk::bonk: LOL, derrr... Thanks...

OMG :bonk::bonk::bonk: LOL, derrr... Thanks :bellyroll:
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