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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-25-2018, 02:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,490
Posted By housecat
That's why I don't change more than one lane at a...

That's why I don't change more than one lane at a time :lol:

If there's a situation where I really need to switch two lanes, or my mirror angle doesn't cover the angle I'm entering from a ramp,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-24-2018, 10:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,490
Posted By housecat
I have a 2014 BRZ with all the factory mirrors...

I have a 2014 BRZ with all the factory mirrors and have no blind spots because I set up my mirror angles correctly. The setup is that as soon as a car cannot be seen in my rear view mirror, it starts...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 04-06-2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,438
Posted By housecat
You'll need a spray gun or you'll get uneven /...

You'll need a spray gun or you'll get uneven / cloudy looking paint. Plus the angle you'll need to hold aerosol cans in order to paint the roof will probably cause negative results. I recommend doing...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-07-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,398
Posted By housecat
Hope you are okay, but don't admit that you're...

Hope you are okay, but don't admit that you're unharmed too soon since whip lash and other injuries may have a delayed onset. I'm surprised the air bags didn't deploy. I was in a similar accident in...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-09-2018, 12:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,530
Posted By housecat
Thanks for the video, looking forward to the next...

Thanks for the video, looking forward to the next one!
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-05-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,756
Posted By housecat
Floor heat has never really worked that well in...

Floor heat has never really worked that well in my BRZ. I love my Integra in the winter, it blows more air and more heat onto my freezing feet. Miss that feeling in the BRZ
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-05-2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,197
Posted By housecat
Never had a mechanic's tools left in my car, but...

Never had a mechanic's tools left in my car, but I work on my own cars because it's the only way I can guarantee that the job gets done right. If I leave it at a shop, I have no idea who is working...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-22-2018, 03:21 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 49,461
Posted By housecat
I found a good read-up here:...

I found a good read-up here: http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/oil-changes-running-e-85/

In case the link breaks, here's a copy-paste:


TLDR; E85 is acidic, hygroscopic, and more acidic...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-19-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 49,461
Posted By housecat
Long term effects might be cleaner valves and...

Long term effects might be cleaner valves and less carbon build-up. Ethanol burns cooler than petrol but seems to thin the oil quicker than petrol, so who knows if it accelerates wear until we get...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-04-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,207
Posted By housecat
Absolutely not a waste of time. Sticky tires hide...

Absolutely not a waste of time. Sticky tires hide driver mistakes, the Primacy HP's are fantastic for learning because they teach you how to balance the car. That is because they are more punishing...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-11-2017, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,817
Posted By housecat
Try the stock lug nuts on your Te37S before...

Try the stock lug nuts on your Te37S before buying anything. They aren't acorn shaped so they will work. The only problem is that they might be too short / there's not enough clearance for a socket...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-28-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 25,146
Posted By housecat
Eat a bunch of junk food and become 13lbs fatter...

Eat a bunch of junk food and become 13lbs fatter to balance out the added weight of the battery
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-23-2017, 04:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,827
Posted By housecat
Also agreed. I took my car in at 30k miles and I...

Also agreed. I took my car in at 30k miles and I was disappointed to hear how little maintenance they perform for how much it costs. I went home, changed my own brake fluid, engine oil, and filters...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-14-2017, 10:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,881
Posted By housecat
Doesn't look too familiar to me. It might be a...

Doesn't look too familiar to me. It might be a clip that holds the carpet against the floor. Look and see if the carpet is loose around the passenger foot well.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-06-2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,516
Posted By housecat
I'd do tune > headers > overpipe > front pipe ...

I'd do tune > headers > overpipe > front pipe

Stock mid pipe is good, the axleback should be enough to give you better sound over stock, I don't see much value in replacing it with a catback.
...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-06-2017, 02:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,985
Posted By housecat
I've driven 25k with Motul 300 in the trans, no...

I've driven 25k with Motul 300 in the trans, no major issues. Shifting in the cold is still difficult, it helps to double clutch and shift into 2nd before 1st at a stop as others suggested.

The...
Forum: Software Tuning 03-28-2016, 03:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,649
Posted By housecat
My Average MPG All stock: 29.0 OFH + Stg2 UEL...

My Average MPG
All stock: 29.0
OFH + Stg2 UEL 91oct: 28.0

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GMc8U5PskBXzyZQwSVAzBK4TbJjxQGz6mb4u-hcIP78/edit#gid=0
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-28-2016, 03:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,259
Posted By housecat
The clear coat is very thin on our cars, be...

The clear coat is very thin on our cars, be careful if you resort to wet sanding and use a very high grit like 2000. I tried to fix a scratch on my bumper and ended up making it look worse by sanding...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-29-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,900
Posted By housecat
oh wow, do you track or drift often or something?...

oh wow, do you track or drift often or something? Or do you just enjoy fresh rubber? :D
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-29-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,900
Posted By housecat
When do you replace your tires?

How much of the tread do you guys use before you replace your tires for spring/summer/fall driving? (Excluding winter tires)

I'm at 3/32" remaining on the Primacy HPs with 25k miles on them and I...
Forum: Hawaii 02-13-2016, 05:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,311
Posted By housecat
Try disconnecting/reconnecting battery. That...

Try disconnecting/reconnecting battery. That fixed my problem with the BRZ's usb audio not working once.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-12-2016, 02:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,880
Posted By housecat
Aggressive. She loves attacking those corners.

Aggressive. She loves attacking those corners.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-11-2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,880
Posted By housecat
I've uploaded a lot more mpg data here...

I've uploaded a lot more mpg data here https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GMc8U5PskBXzyZQwSVAzBK4TbJjxQGz6mb4u-hcIP78/edit#gid=0

I started taking notes about what kind of driving I was doing,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-31-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,252
Posted By housecat
I have the satin white pearl. I once stuck a...

I have the satin white pearl. I once stuck a small strip of tan-colored painters tape on the trunk. Fifteen minutes later, I peeled the tape off and it pulled the clear coat with it, leaving a molted...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-21-2015, 02:30 AM
Replies: 672
Views: 200,438
Posted By housecat
One of those are mine, I just got my mail...

One of those are mine, I just got my mail tracking number :) Thanks Shiv
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-18-2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,565
Posted By housecat
User error. These guy's must have never touched a...

User error. These guy's must have never touched a paint can before.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-07-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 753
Views: 249,194
Posted By housecat
I just want to chime in and represent for those...

I just want to chime in and represent for those who don't hate the Miata. I think that both the MX-5 and 86 are fantastic cars, and as an auto enthusiast I would love to drive and own either of them....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-07-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,043
Posted By housecat
Open Flash Tablet + Open Flash Headers (aka OFT...

Open Flash Tablet + Open Flash Headers (aka OFT and OFH). http://openflashtablet.com/Automotive/FRS/OFH/index.html
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-07-2015, 12:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,282
Posted By housecat
As a BRZ owner who came from an RSX-S, I can tell...

As a BRZ owner who came from an RSX-S, I can tell you that you will love the transition. You might miss the silky smooth shifting and the hatchback of the RSX, but overall the BRZ is a better and...
Forum: Rocky Mountains / Great Plains 08-07-2015, 12:13 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 22,050
Posted By housecat
Yes! Come on down to Yoder for some autocross...

Yes! Come on down to Yoder for some autocross this sunday, 8-8-2015. You want to be there by at least 8:30am, registration closes at 9:00am. More information here: http://wichitascca.org/index.html
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