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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-10-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 95,563
Posted By JohnnyR
I've had a lot of black cars, and detail many for...

I've had a lot of black cars, and detail many for customers. No color outside of some white pearls make a car look "expensive and classy" like black. When clean, it's captivating. Keeping it...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-17-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 525
Views: 285,099
Posted By JohnnyR
First, glad the driver's ok. So much for being...

First, glad the driver's ok. So much for being able to enjoy the car's capabilities at "legal speeds" thus why I don't want a more powerful car arguments from here on out. j/k.

Secondly, that is...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-14-2012, 11:59 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 69,715
Posted By JohnnyR
Just like nearly any car these days, the tune is...

Just like nearly any car these days, the tune is where the power is. Especially on a car like this (NA 2.0), you're buying an exhaust for sound, looks, and the biggest upgrade most likely, weight...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-14-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 62,420
Posted By JohnnyR
I'll never understand someone saying "working the...

I'll never understand someone saying "working the car harder = more fun". When you're at a track, or driving spiritedly in a sensible location, you'll be working the 370Z just as much as the 86. ...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-11-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 83,659
Posted By JohnnyR
Negative on the 4th gen Camaro, it was all about...

Negative on the 4th gen Camaro, it was all about the Firebird in those years, especially the White and Blue anni edition WS-6, or the Firehawk. :)

Anyways, back on topic:

I expected this much. ...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-26-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 19,179
Posted By JohnnyR
Good post. This isn't like modding a Turbo car...

Good post. This isn't like modding a Turbo car where you'll see significant gains like from a TBE, and/or a tune. You really have to be happy with the power this car makes because you're really not...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-26-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,669
Posted By JohnnyR
If only automakers were somehow able to make the...

If only automakers were somehow able to make the same car, but in different trims/models. Like say, make one as an entry level car, and make a hotter but more expensive model as well. This way you...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-26-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 38,884
Posted By JohnnyR
FI would have fixed that no problem, with zero...

FI would have fixed that no problem, with zero bad side effects. Weight wouldn't be noticed with either option, and turbo-lag is a joke on a smaller turbo. People think lag like from a 2JZ-GTE with...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-24-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 77,733
Posted By JohnnyR
I believe the average priced financed car in the...

I believe the average priced financed car in the US now is 31k. No selling of grans required. But like I said, they can have their "affordable" NA version, and have a higher-end FI version. Trust...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-23-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 77,733
Posted By JohnnyR
That's the thing. To me it sounds like the...

That's the thing. To me it sounds like the chassis is way over-engineered compared to the motor, and exact opposite to what we're used to most of the time, if not all the time. They know the...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-23-2012, 04:10 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 29,887
Posted By JohnnyR
I wouldn't JYP a kit onto this car, and would shy...

I wouldn't JYP a kit onto this car, and would shy away from any kit trying to just use a Apex'i SAFC solution. You'd have to expect a full-on stand alone for engine management to feel "safer". High...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-23-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 29,887
Posted By JohnnyR
Without getting into internals work and raising...

Without getting into internals work and raising to get more boost into the car, if one kept it at it's high comp levels, mid-single digit PSI would make a lot of power, the amount the car could...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 04-23-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,134
Posted By JohnnyR
Absolutely. I think that to myself every time I...

Absolutely. I think that to myself every time I see one. I miss my 7th gen GT-S at times, well, the way it was done up and the MPG it used to get at least heh.

Hope those poor heavy GT-Rs and...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 04-23-2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 17,631
Posted By JohnnyR
TRD kit + Nur Spec wing.

TRD kit + Nur Spec wing.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-23-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,834
Posted By JohnnyR
http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac133/drsexxyti...

http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac133/drsexxytime/P7300184.jpg

^^^ Not a single ticket.
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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-23-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 77,733
Posted By JohnnyR
You answered your own question there I believe. ...

You answered your own question there I believe. If they went with better sportier tires with significantly more grip, there's far less tail out fun because the motor would struggle more to get it to...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-22-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,520
Posted By JohnnyR
What bracket would it be in then at that price? ...

What bracket would it be in then at that price? Nothing game changing, nothing it's not priced up against right now as the BRZ edges too close to 30k as is. More people would be happy then, thus...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-22-2012, 04:50 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 77,733
Posted By JohnnyR
How do you know it's a "small amount" of rigidity...

How do you know it's a "small amount" of rigidity would be lost? Taking the roof off of a car, especially something with a higher roof line like this usually dictates a significant loss. Can you...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-22-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,520
Posted By JohnnyR
We'll agree to disagree. I feel it's coming from...

We'll agree to disagree. I feel it's coming from Subaru. The only reason they wouldn't is because they wouldn't want it to step into the WRX segment.

Because it went up a price bracket wouldn't...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-22-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 77,733
Posted By JohnnyR
I wouldn't expect car dynamic changing gains from...

I wouldn't expect car dynamic changing gains from an I/E/T. It's a high strung, high-comp, NA engine.



It will lose rigidity regardless going to the convertible top. The vast majority of cars...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-22-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,536
Posted By JohnnyR
If Toyota did that, they'd be forever dead to me,...

If Toyota did that, they'd be forever dead to me, desecrating the Supra name like that.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-22-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,520
Posted By JohnnyR
Better than the GT-R huh? Let's see the numbers,...

Better than the GT-R huh? Let's see the numbers, all handling, and let's see how it translates on a closed track times. I don't doubt for one minute the car's chassis is over built, and with a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-22-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,955
Posted By JohnnyR
Well, even if they are towing the 3rd party...

Well, even if they are towing the 3rd party marketing line for this car, maybe the side benefit will be that it will encourage Toyota to speed up the Supra revival.

Can't wait for some lap times...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-22-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 77,733
Posted By JohnnyR
Very interesting article. I assumed as much all...

Very interesting article. I assumed as much all along. In order to get this thing to shine you have to drive it like you would any car on a closed track, defeating it's purpose there as more...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 04-12-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 85,244
Posted By JohnnyR
Yes, you can put money into a MKIV Supra's...

Yes, you can put money into a MKIV Supra's suspension and compete, easily. People seem to forget the numbers that car used to put out back in the day on the skidpad and on closed courses because...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-12-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 24,163
Posted By JohnnyR
Oh yeah, it was crazy feeling. It didn't feel...

Oh yeah, it was crazy feeling. It didn't feel like stepping on a soaked sponge like many other clutches even. This thing felt like nothing was there at all, like I was just going through the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-12-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 115,596
Posted By JohnnyR
Well, not only that, but as someone who early...

Well, not only that, but as someone who early adopted exhausts in the past, "fitment" is a huge concern, with even big vendors like Greddy/HKS/etc having fitment issues with the exhausts rubbing or...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-12-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,683
Posted By JohnnyR
I haven't noticed sorry, I'm sure they wouldn't...

I haven't noticed sorry, I'm sure they wouldn't be happy with me tearing the boot/console apart. I was curious on this as well, if there were a full system, direct, or if there was a "shifter cage"...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-12-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,609
Posted By JohnnyR
Hmm... That's not good for the Z to do that even...

Hmm... That's not good for the Z to do that even on the smaller track, despite the suspension upgrades. It couldn't even really use it's power advantage there. Different drivers and set ups and all...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-12-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,315
Posted By JohnnyR
I came in here to post about the great AMSOIL...

I came in here to post about the great AMSOIL stuff. Saw I was beaten like a rented mule. "Cleaners" are not too bad a choice for those who have to deal with that crap winter blend fuel. I always...
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