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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-07-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,146
Posted By Capstan
engine check light question

I've got a 2013 BRZ, basically the same car as the FR-S so I will ask for advice here.

I'll be driving along at highway speed and suddenly see multiple warning lights on the instrument cluster....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-06-2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,436
Posted By Capstan
That sounds a lot like what I am hearing. I go in...

That sounds a lot like what I am hearing. I go in for an oil change pretty soon, maybe they can solve it.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-05-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,436
Posted By Capstan
Rattle in the dash

I've got a 2013 BRZ and its been a great car, no problems whatsoever, but recently I am noticing a buzzy rattle coming from inside the dash somewhere when I drive on roads that are a little rough at...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-10-2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,124
Posted By Capstan
You can tell one whole heck of a lot by driving a...

You can tell one whole heck of a lot by driving a car around the block or down the interstate a ways - unless you are totally numb or not paying any attention. I have tried out quite a few new and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-12-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 45,196
Posted By Capstan
When I drive mine I find that every time I pull...

When I drive mine I find that every time I pull away from a stoplight I'm alone, I look back and the slugs are just getting their lard-ass cars rolling through the intersection. And I didn't step on...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-27-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,453
Posted By Capstan
Dan you are raining on the parade, lol. I'll take...

Dan you are raining on the parade, lol. I'll take your word for it though, sounds like you know what you are talking about. I see various ECU 'tunes' for sale now. I get the impression that these are...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-27-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,453
Posted By Capstan
Thanks for that advice! So I should disconnect...

Thanks for that advice! So I should disconnect power to the ECU for longer than what I had done. I am looking at the fuse layout diagram on the inside of the fuse box cover. Is it a 7.5A fuse...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-27-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,453
Posted By Capstan
Reset ECU...?

I have about 4K miles on my BRZ, have very much enjoyed the car but also on the lookout for performance improvements. Over in the engine mod section of the forum I saw a post where a guy recommended...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-24-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 33,583
Posted By Capstan
I find that the A/T on this car is generally...

I find that the A/T on this car is generally spot-on about shifting and demands nothing concentration-wise for ordinary around-town driving, so I am very pleased that I chose it. I use automatic mode...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-24-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 18,608
Posted By Capstan
I'm wondering if there will be a (relatively)...

I'm wondering if there will be a (relatively) inexpensive upgrade option this year.

http://www.carsdirect.com/2014/subaru/forester

"The Forester will come with a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter Boxer...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-22-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,044
Posted By Capstan
Pardon my ignorance but what is the difference...

Pardon my ignorance but what is the difference between a stage 1 and stage 2 tune? Is stage 1 for stock only, and stage 2 is for cars that have intake and exhaust enhancements?

FA20CLUB advertises...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-10-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 42,312
Posted By Capstan
Clear covers might be legal but I got pulled over...

Clear covers might be legal but I got pulled over and warned about a smoked cover one time.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-10-2013, 01:07 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 42,312
Posted By Capstan
I don't have a pic handy but I have a white BRZ...

I don't have a pic handy but I have a white BRZ and wanted something a little fancy so I bought a front plate similar to these (http://www.sassyautoframes.com/bling_license_plate_frames.html), they...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-07-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,896
Posted By Capstan
The salesman where I bought mine made a special...

The salesman where I bought mine made a special point to ask me if I wanted the front drilled for a plate so I had the opportunity to decline and installed a Perrin offset plate instead. Its...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-01-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,732
Posted By Capstan
My guess is you are picking up the static from...

My guess is you are picking up the static from walking to the car, probably have rubber soles or similar insulator, and that button is the first grounded thing you are touching. I don't know how to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-21-2012, 12:33 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,995
Posted By Capstan
Sorry but I'm really skeptical. Your engine is...

Sorry but I'm really skeptical. Your engine is screwed up I can believe that, but the sand part is pretty far out there.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-13-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 63,222
Posted By Capstan
I've got only about half that many miles on mine...

I've got only about half that many miles on mine but same experience. No problems of any kind whatsoever.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-01-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,731
Posted By Capstan
Wow, you pulled out the entire interior. I would...

Wow, you pulled out the entire interior. I would have no problem with adding the insignificant amount of sound deaden-er weight in order to kill the road noise but I can't see myself getting all the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-28-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,731
Posted By Capstan
How did you apply it to the wheel wells? Did you...

How did you apply it to the wheel wells? Did you paste it on with an adhesive? Think it will stay there?

I'd definitely like to cut some road noise, its not nearly as bad as some sporty cars I've...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-05-2012, 12:50 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 23,745
Posted By Capstan
I think the OP liked most things about the car,...

I think the OP liked most things about the car, but felt like the suspension was not properly damped and there wasn't any steering feel. The car is pretty darn uncomfortable on a bad road, surely...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-04-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 23,745
Posted By Capstan
Not sure why people are getting all bent about...

Not sure why people are getting all bent about this review, it sounds like an honest report and the guy appears to have a lot of sports car driving experience.

The steering feedback on these cars...
Forum: Audio/Visual, Electronics, Infotainment, NAV 10-31-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,883
Posted By Capstan
I'm interested in reducing road noise in the...

I'm interested in reducing road noise in the cabin and this stuff may help, but I presume you will have to remove the interior side panels in order to install it and its not obvious how you do that....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-31-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 26,153
Posted By Capstan
I'm trying to picture what the install kit would...

I'm trying to picture what the install kit would consist of. Presumably there is a belt-driven blower (or maybe electric?) and a pully/belt mod if its mechanical. Then the add-on ECU? It doesn't...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-30-2012, 05:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 26,153
Posted By Capstan
Doesn't there have to be some kind of tuning/ECU...

Doesn't there have to be some kind of tuning/ECU modification for this to work? It seems like there would be pre-ignition if more air gets into the cylinders. In fact, I don't understand how it can...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-18-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,815
Posted By Capstan
Nice review. However as I am looking at the last...

Nice review. However as I am looking at the last photo I'm seeing an ignition key and a crappy radio, reminded that its a Scion. With the BRZ he could have said how nice it is to have the door unlock...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-09-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 22,717
Posted By Capstan
Oil quality has improved over the years. Any...

Oil quality has improved over the years. Any particular reason for changing more often than factory recommends? I don't think it helps anything.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-09-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 22,717
Posted By Capstan
When to change the oil

I've been changing the oil in my cars about every 5k miles, and I have heard people say they change it every 3k. This article says oil lasts a lot longer;
...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-05-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 27,123
Posted By Capstan
Yeah seems like you would need entirely new...

Yeah seems like you would need entirely new mirror mounts with motors in them, etc. But I'm not sure why anyone would bother in the US. Those things are for places like Japan where the streets are...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-04-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 19,035
Posted By Capstan
Well, I figure it was to make some money.

Well, I figure it was to make some money.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-03-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 20,358
Posted By Capstan
Seems like that would eat up your transmission...

Seems like that would eat up your transmission pretty quick.
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