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Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-20-2020, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3,236
Views: 459,659
Posted By paulca
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVza_AnhQ3E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVza_AnhQ3E
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-27-2020, 10:24 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,731
Posted By paulca
I replaced mine with whatever I could find...

I replaced mine with whatever I could find compatible locally, given the current situation.

A auto-store branded 65Ah battery.

Car starts much more eagerly. Obviously I'll be testing it's...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-09-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,185
Posted By paulca
I'll assume it's the fuel pump, thanks. It's not...

I'll assume it's the fuel pump, thanks. It's not really bothering me, just thought I'd check with you guys though.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-08-2020, 12:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,731
Posted By paulca
It's irritating. Because some people are ass...

It's irritating. Because some people are ass holes with the "1 hour exercise" guidance crowds of people tried to go to remote tourist attractions to "exercise", otherwise known in normal times as...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-08-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,185
Posted By paulca
Just to be clear as "left and right" are a bit...

Just to be clear as "left and right" are a bit messed up with the video as I'm looking at it from the front :)

In the video the left side is the side with the dip stick and the right side is the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-08-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,731
Posted By paulca
It's coming on three years, OEM, 2017 Pro model. ...

It's coming on three years, OEM, 2017 Pro model.

I stuck it on a charger, but it's taking it's time, 13.15V with the charger putting 4-5A into it, it will take about 10 hours to charge. But I'll...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-08-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,731
Posted By paulca
Not the car to have in lockdown

My battery has been fine in the GT86, even when left sit for nearly 2 weeks over christmas, but being in self-isolation / social distancing / lock down and only using it to go to the shops half a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-08-2020, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,185
Posted By paulca
"Clacking" noise left side cylinder head side.

I'm hoping this is just coming from one of the auxillary bits like the air con compress or the brake distribution box, but can anyone verify?

The video starts on the quiet side (UK drivers side)...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-10-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,363
Posted By paulca
Might give the wrong impression. Would you...

Might give the wrong impression.

Would you harley have the cute little leather tassels on the saddle bag or not?

South Park - Harley Riders [HD] - YouTube
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-10-2017, 08:58 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,363
Posted By paulca
But, but, but, what if you have a small penis? ...

But, but, but, what if you have a small penis? How will people tell you have a flashy car if it doesn't make a lot of noise and detract from your undeveloped reproductive glands!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-31-2017, 03:55 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 30,738
Posted By paulca
Not to mention the price hike associated with it....

Not to mention the price hike associated with it. Your $27k affordable 200bhp 2500lb sports car becomes a $35k 260bhp 3000lb car overnight. That places it into a different market segment with...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-27-2017, 02:59 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 30,738
Posted By paulca
It's not your fault and most of the world...

It's not your fault and most of the world forgives you.

As I understand it when you landed in the new world it was terribly cold and you didn't want to burn your ships, so you burnt your books...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-26-2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 30,738
Posted By paulca
Torque. Would it be nice to have a big load of...

Torque. Would it be nice to have a big load of low down torque and not have to worry about what gear I'm in when traffic starts oozing at 0-20mph.

If it didn't have a compromise that would affect...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-25-2017, 05:25 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 30,738
Posted By paulca
It's an A380.

It's an A380.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-25-2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 30,738
Posted By paulca
Well... the Mustang was a failure until they put...

Well... the Mustang was a failure until they put a British Merlin engine in it.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-25-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 30,738
Posted By paulca
This.... ...

This....
http://duibe7slt06r7.cloudfront.net/Live/Binaries/ww-WW/images/Airbus-A380-large_tcm87-3661.jpg

Is faster than this...
http://www.jaffapix.com/alain/redbullextra.jpg

Which would you...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-25-2017, 05:07 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 30,738
Posted By paulca
Rattles.

Rattles.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-19-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,930
Posted By paulca
Why are you asking this OP, it's another GT86 of...

Why are you asking this OP, it's another GT86 of course, what else ticks the boxes so well?
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-16-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,189
Posted By paulca
If Weather Presenters were a little more...

If Weather Presenters were a little more honest... - YouTube
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-16-2017, 02:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,189
Posted By paulca
Hmm. Maybe I tempted fate. Ophelia hits this...

Hmm. Maybe I tempted fate. Ophelia hits this morning. It will just have dropped from cat 1 to "Post tropical storm".

I expect it won't be any worse than our North Atlantic depressions we get...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-09-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,291
Posted By paulca
BP Ultimate 97 RON here costs: 3.78541 litres...

BP Ultimate 97 RON here costs:
3.78541 litres per us gallon * £1.1405 per litre = 5.67 U.S. dollars per gallon
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-07-2017, 06:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,916
Posted By paulca
I was (trying to) watch it on the way home last...

I was (trying to) watch it on the way home last night. There is normal low amplitude vibration in neutral or in gear, but in 1st when the revs get up to about 3k the stick starts nodding back and...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-05-2017, 09:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,916
Posted By paulca
Buzzing/vibrating gear stick

I'm really unlucky or something. My 2014 GT86 had the dreaded buzzing/vibrating gear stick at high RPM. I had the whole gear stick changed twice under warranty, but they refused to analyse the root...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-01-2017, 04:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,189
Posted By paulca
The death of Maria

I thought some of you US guys might enjoy this.

This is what happens when a hurricane, now denied of it's warm ocean water meets a tough North Atlantic storm.

Open and hit PLAY....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-01-2017, 04:05 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,983
Posted By paulca
The car likes premium because it has an...

The car likes premium because it has an aggressive advanced ignition and high compression ratio.

However if you put basic gas in it it will retard the ignition and run perfectly fine, minus a few...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-24-2017, 01:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,079
Posted By paulca
I didn't say we were better drivers. I said we...

I didn't say we were better drivers. I said we would have more experience with clutches.

There are many articles on uptake rates if you google "how many automatic cars in uk"

The 20 year old...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-24-2017, 12:49 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,959
Posted By paulca
It's a matter of borrowing from a bag of luck to...

It's a matter of borrowing from a bag of luck to fill the bag of experience.

The OP probably needs to make a few more mistakes himself to appreciate that things don't always turn out as expected. ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-24-2017, 12:36 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,959
Posted By paulca
I often tell people if they aren't a little...

I often tell people if they aren't a little afraid of driving they aren't paying enough attention.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,959
Posted By paulca
Nice story, you are lucky and brave learning to...

Nice story, you are lucky and brave learning to drive this car as your first.

Don't beat yourself up over things like the close calls and road kill. They happen. The trick is to note they...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2017, 08:24 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,079
Posted By paulca
It's not really take up rates, it's culture. Not...

It's not really take up rates, it's culture. Not just "car culture" but everyday life culture. Over here everyone drives "stick", even 90yo grannies drive stick. They were raised being driven...
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