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Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-06-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 20,241
Posted By Random_Art
Haha! No, I've been in Georgia since I moved from...

Haha! No, I've been in Georgia since I moved from metro Detroit back in Ought three. I just moved from Atlanta to Savannah. While, it's great that my wife has a full time job that she loves, There's...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-06-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,611
Posted By Random_Art
Agreed about the slow thing being overblown. My...

Agreed about the slow thing being overblown. My last fun car was a 2000 Celica GT-S. The best I can say is that the power felt "adequate" for the platform, but left room for improvement. In a...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-06-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 20,241
Posted By Random_Art
Since I had to move for my wife's new job, I've...

Since I had to move for my wife's new job, I've been stuck with freelance 3D art gigs that allow me to telecommute, retail, and starting a game company with a friend. As much as I love the art stuff,...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-05-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 37,188
Views: 8,685,299
Posted By Random_Art
My cat keeps trying to steal my gummy bears.

My cat keeps trying to steal my gummy bears.
Forum: Southeast 07-08-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 48,877
Posted By Random_Art
That's the impression I got off of it too. My...

That's the impression I got off of it too. My experience with Sandy Springs Toyota/Scion has been hit or miss. Their sales staff are pleasant enough, but I hate their service department. Over all, I...
Forum: Southeast 07-05-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,007
Posted By Random_Art
I think the local branch of the SCCA has started...

I think the local branch of the SCCA has started holding events there as well. I was totally stoked when I discovered this track a month ago since it's not too far from where I live.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-05-2012, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,569
Posted By Random_Art
There are generally few situations in which...

There are generally few situations in which Leasing would be a good idea:
1) You can do it for business reasons as a tax write-off.
2) You enjoy having a new car every couple of years more than...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-05-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,114
Posted By Random_Art
I ended up having to sell my 2000 Celica GT-S...

I ended up having to sell my 2000 Celica GT-S last year after I got t-boned by an old lady trying to force her way out of an apartment complex. I would have fixed it if I didn't need the money to pay...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-04-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,467
Views: 1,605,150
Posted By Random_Art
Anyone know if there's a Buddy Club 2 style kit...

Anyone know if there's a Buddy Club 2 style kit in development? I had that one on my Celica and I'm curious to see how it looks on the FR-S
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-03-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,054
Posted By Random_Art
Reminds me of when I was in a rental Sunfire a...

Reminds me of when I was in a rental Sunfire a few years ago. It was late at night and I was heading back to my apartment when I stopped at a red light. No one else was on the road save me and this...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 07-01-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8,545
Views: 2,607,766
Posted By Random_Art
https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/559505_1...

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/559505_175586419236004_568625093_n.jpg
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-30-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 137,284
Posted By Random_Art
I'm guessing you drove the orange FR-S at World...

I'm guessing you drove the orange FR-S at World Toyota off of Peachtree Industrial? I was in that one last week.
Forum: Southeast 06-30-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,494
Posted By Random_Art
It smooths out the airflow exiting under the car...

It smooths out the airflow exiting under the car at the rear. This reduces drag and, depending on the design, may also help increase downforce at the back.
At average road speeds, you're not likely...
Forum: Southeast 06-29-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,626
Posted By Random_Art
I could leave the dent in the side and call it...

I could leave the dent in the side and call it "modern art." I just need to make up some BS about how it reflects the darkness of my soul or some other nonsense that gets applied to abstract art....
Forum: Southeast 06-29-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,626
Posted By Random_Art
I would be laughed out of the lot from my sad...

I would be laughed out of the lot from my sad excuse for a Hyundai Accent.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-29-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,169
Posted By Random_Art
the two vehicles on my list: 2000 Celica GTS ...

the two vehicles on my list:
2000 Celica GTS
1987 Toyota Pickup (hey, it was barebones, manual, and light on the back end that it was easy to get sideways)
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-29-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,793
Posted By Random_Art
Just reading the description of the film on the...

Just reading the description of the film on the autoblog page made me cringe. While Smokey and the Bandit and the F&F franchise are guilty pleasures of mine, you're not likely to find any other "car"...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-27-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 965,692
Posted By Random_Art
I finally tracked down an FRS to test drive...

I finally tracked down an FRS to test drive yesterday. Unfortunately it was the automatic version. The problem I have with the flappy paddles on the wheel is how they're mounted. If you're trying to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-27-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 282,857
Posted By Random_Art
Ew... Red leather :barf: Sorry if this has...

Ew... Red leather :barf:

Sorry if this has already been answered, but I skipped over a bunch of pages. someone was asking about the ring on the shift lever below the shift knob on the manual...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-22-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,700
Posted By Random_Art
Depending on how much money you're willing to...

Depending on how much money you're willing to throw at it, there's probably some components that could get changed out for titanium. A full titanium exhaust will save quite a bit of weight, though it...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-19-2011, 04:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,806
Posted By Random_Art
Unless there's a significant price difference...

Unless there's a significant price difference between the two, I can't see the subbie version putting out more horsepower than toyota's. They would be shooting themselves in the foot
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-16-2011, 03:22 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 42,736
Posted By Random_Art
Why would I want an airbrake that I can't...

Why would I want an airbrake that I can't disengage from in the cockpit? :bellyroll:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-15-2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 32,726
Posted By Random_Art
Which makes me wonder if that faster Type R had...

Which makes me wonder if that faster Type R had some other modifications we don't know about to give it a lap time almost a minute faster than the 86
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-13-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 135,404
Posted By Random_Art
That's what I was thinking was going on. This...

That's what I was thinking was going on. This kind of set up would be much easier to accomplish with a trunk vs. a hatch due to hinge placement.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-13-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 135,404
Posted By Random_Art
You could still easily do a trunk with how sloped...

You could still easily do a trunk with how sloped the rear window is, and with the wing on there. it just depends on what kind of hinge you use to open up the trunk.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-13-2011, 03:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,863
Posted By Random_Art
Spam, probably. The security certificate came up...

Spam, probably. The security certificate came up as "not trusted" in my browser.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-13-2011, 01:55 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 135,404
Posted By Random_Art
All signs point to Trunk. There's even a few pics...

All signs point to Trunk. There's even a few pics of th MK1 with the trunk open.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-12-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,687
Posted By Random_Art
is that like a white castle? I could go for a bag...

is that like a white castle? I could go for a bag of tiny, bland hamburgers
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-10-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,801
Posted By Random_Art
It is blasphemy, but blasphemy is fun to talk...

It is blasphemy, but blasphemy is fun to talk about.
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-10-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 37,021
Posted By Random_Art
Unfortunately, the Toyota, Subaru, and Scion...

Unfortunately, the Toyota, Subaru, and Scion badges are all roughly the same ovoid shape. So, it's hard to tell looking at the outline on the deck lid. If you look closely at the front shots, the...
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