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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-04-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 13,283
Posted By powertrip
Banks use general DTI (debt to income)...

Banks use general DTI (debt to income) calculations when underwriting business. So long as you have enough income they will approve the loan, assuming it is stable and expected to continue. This is...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-30-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 24,542
Posted By powertrip
No. They would provide benefit on older era cars...

No. They would provide benefit on older era cars (90's/80's) but on a modern car are a waste of money. Search any of the other numerous forums for popular 20xx era cars (WRX, Z's, etc) and you will...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-29-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 54,656
Posted By powertrip
Why are you opting to replace the flywheel? They...

Why are you opting to replace the flywheel? They should be able to resurface it and that should save you some money.

It would help immensely if you can break out what you are paying for labor vs...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-20-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,329
Posted By powertrip
If you are looking for a DD go used and cheap....

If you are looking for a DD go used and cheap. Plenty of 3+ year old quality cars out there. Especially since you are just going to put miles on it and run it into the ground why spend more than you...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-13-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,675
Posted By powertrip
That's pretty pricey for just a built shortblock.

That's pretty pricey for just a built shortblock.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-08-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,529
Posted By powertrip
most manual transmissions in cars dont have...

most manual transmissions in cars dont have synchros in 1st gear. so downshifting into 1st while moving in just about any car can cause it to grind. it can be avoided but its not at all uncommon for...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-08-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,529
Posted By powertrip
In response to #1, were you at a complete stop...

In response to #1, were you at a complete stop when trying to shift into 1st?

If you were moving while downshifting into first that may be the reason it made the noise.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-02-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 82,536
Posted By powertrip
This is really amusing that so many of you assume...

This is really amusing that so many of you assume that if you dont see a front mount intercooler it couldn't have a turbo. Most factory cars with turbos DONT USE A FMIC. Side mounts, top mounts, and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-29-2012, 08:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,768
Posted By powertrip
There won't be a reasonable supply of used ones...

There won't be a reasonable supply of used ones for another 2 years. The car just came out, no one in a normal situation would even consider trading it in right now. Used cars supply comes from lease...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-25-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,215
Posted By powertrip
Thankfully I know how to downshift properly. I...

Thankfully I know how to downshift properly. I didn't realize that was such a big problem until I bought mine, but it is primarily on the AP1 (early models). The gates on the tranny are pretty close...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-25-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,215
Posted By powertrip
Haha ok, its an 07. Super clean.

Haha ok, its an 07. Super clean.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-25-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,215
Posted By powertrip
Finally gave in

Well, I was planning on picking up a BRZ, but given the few serious issues that have been popping up on the 13's I decided to hold off a few years until the gremlins get worked out. Specifically the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-04-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,455
Posted By powertrip
There are damages in this case, and as such he...

There are damages in this case, and as such he should be awarded something compensatory. If myself or anyone in my family were arrested and detained for something like this, i would flip the F***...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-25-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,720
Posted By powertrip
if you do it right, it should go in like butter....

if you do it right, it should go in like butter. smooth and you cant even notice it at all. engagement point is just for personal preference, its all practice and working both pedals simultaneously...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-31-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,213
Posted By powertrip
Theres more to it than just that. its a...

Theres more to it than just that. its a complicated average based on size and other criteria.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-30-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,787
Posted By powertrip
The best kind of business is one with low...

The best kind of business is one with low overhead. Renting an office is for the big players, start small so you dont go belly up in the first year of business. Keep in mind most companies dont last...
Forum: Software Tuning 08-28-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6,530
Views: 1,482,246
Posted By powertrip
Pulleys werent big on evos because of 2 things,...

Pulleys werent big on evos because of 2 things, first that power was cheap to get so no need to do the N/A standard type mods. Second there is a large amt of uncertainty about the compatibility of...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-24-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,860
Posted By powertrip
This thread should be moved to the vendor...

This thread should be moved to the vendor feedback area. It may or may not be relevant to a buyer depending on their preferences but lets keep in mind that they are doing the right thing to correct...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-21-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 116,808
Posted By powertrip
DZE around Jacksonville Fl

DZE around Jacksonville Fl
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-14-2012, 05:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,633
Posted By powertrip
huh? how is unbolting the motor mounts and...

huh? how is unbolting the motor mounts and jacking the motor up a few inches anything like cracking the block open?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-05-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,441
Posted By powertrip
without forced induction you wont find any...

without forced induction you wont find any FR-S/BRZ approaching even the lowest tq numbers on there.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-04-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,007
Posted By powertrip
Yep pretty much just confirmed what you're saying...

Yep pretty much just confirmed what you're saying with coggin toyota avenues. quote me ~35k otd for a manual with just a few options...right...didnt break out numbers but its "bend me over the table"...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-04-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,007
Posted By powertrip
there were no markups on the sticker, just saying...

there were no markups on the sticker, just saying i saw it. i shot them an email requesting a quote, i'd be amazed if they did something underhanded like add the markup on the doc and not display on...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-04-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,660
Posted By powertrip
cast a wide net, and leave your contact info at...

cast a wide net, and leave your contact info at every dealer in the radius you feel comfortable driving in. let them know exactly what you are looking for and that you would jump on it when it...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-04-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,007
Posted By powertrip
You check out Coggin Toyota at the Avenues? Was...

You check out Coggin Toyota at the Avenues? Was just there scoping out the 2 they got in on friday (1 mt 1 at gray/black). They optioned them out but nothing outrageous (added tint, bespoke, and...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-01-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 23,774
Posted By powertrip
For home use I also use a pair of ramps. I trust...

For home use I also use a pair of ramps. I trust them much much more than a jack and have had good experience with them so far.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-31-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,097
Posted By powertrip
offer them something easy to get you to do it, a...

offer them something easy to get you to do it, a few hundred off the price, or a couple free oil changes, or a small credit account to spend at the parts dept. dont go over board and they should be...
Forum: Southeast 05-29-2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 22,322
Posted By powertrip
This doesnt add up to your original statement....

This doesnt add up to your original statement. You stated that the car was priced at MSRP + 4k in addons. That would put it north of 29k.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-29-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 27,547
Posted By powertrip
yes. which leads to pretty severe treatment...

yes. which leads to pretty severe treatment (above and beyond how he was scorned before) from others. leads him to characterize an evil dwarf more than a mischevious one in the later books.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-29-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 27,547
Posted By powertrip
Oh by far. So im confused on episode from sunday,...

Oh by far. So im confused on episode from sunday, did they differ on what happened to Tyrion in the battle? in the books you would recall how he was injured and i dont see it matching up to what i...
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