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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-03-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 19,643
Posted By nathanR
This has happened to me as well. Maybe 4-5 times...

This has happened to me as well. Maybe 4-5 times total. It always seems to happen at work where I am parked on a slight downhill slope towards the driver side (car is angled down towards the front...
Forum: Southeast 02-14-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 133,525
Posted By nathanR
2 hours for a (normally) 15 minute drive. FRS...

2 hours for a (normally) 15 minute drive. FRS took it like a champ this time but I had to do some creative driving and navigation. TONS of utter morons on the road though.

Some folks just flat...
Forum: Southeast 02-11-2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 267,812
Posted By nathanR
I'm not sure about the eggs, but milk is...

I'm not sure about the eggs, but milk is absolutely essential for hot cocoa and the bread for grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup.

Those are the staples for any snow-event. :thumbup:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-10-2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,158
Posted By nathanR
I test drove the AT first because I couldn't find...

I test drove the AT first because I couldn't find an MT local to try out. I was pretty disappointed. When I was finally able to test drive an MT, it felt like a completely different car.

I've...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-10-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,332
Posted By nathanR
I miss all of my old cars. Yeap...even that 1984...

I miss all of my old cars. Yeap...even that 1984 Fiero and 1990 Z24.
Forum: Southeast 01-27-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 133,525
Posted By nathanR
Spotted: White FRS with 30-day tags at the...

Spotted: White FRS with 30-day tags at the Battle Bridge Food Lion shopping center.

Hello!
Forum: Southeast 01-14-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 267,812
Posted By nathanR
I passed an orange twin on New Hope Rd in Raleigh...

I passed an orange twin on New Hope Rd in Raleigh yesterday at around 1:05pm. I was in la-la land and didn't even notice you until we were side-by-side. I threw a hand up at the last second, but I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-14-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 23,926
Posted By nathanR
@OP: I don't get it either. First and...

@OP: I don't get it either.

First and foremost, I wanted a "minimalist" driving experience and because of that, the base model FRS appealed to me the most. I also find the FRS to be more...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-19-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 13,115
Posted By nathanR
My first choice was asphalt. I got the ole "bait...

My first choice was asphalt. I got the ole "bait and switch" over the phone at the dealership and despite being told they had one in stock, they didn't. It ended up working out ok in the end...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-10-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,083
Posted By nathanR
Speaking as an owner of two MS3's ('10 and '12)...

Speaking as an owner of two MS3's ('10 and '12) and an FRS, I agree. I have a hard time wrapping my head around how the 3 loses to an FRS in a straight line. Even with the mentioned mods.

The...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-03-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 26,196
Posted By nathanR
I've had this issue as well since the cold...

I've had this issue as well since the cold mornings started. I'm 99% sure it's coming from the exhaust. It also shakes the car just a tiny bit when it happens. Once everything is at operating...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-08-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,394
Posted By nathanR
dnL The amazing thing is that we probably...

dnL

The amazing thing is that we probably both run all of those calculations in our brain in less than 5 seconds. ;)
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-02-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1,435
Views: 391,030
Posted By nathanR
Only two so far. The first was on my way...

Only two so far.

The first was on my way out of work, I passed by a bunch of elementary-ish school kids who were just getting home. One of them yells out, "HEY, NICE CAR!"

The second was at...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-18-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4,765
Views: 592,305
Posted By nathanR
I was a console player until GW2 came out. 360,...

I was a console player until GW2 came out. 360, PS3, Vita, Wii, WiiU, 3DS are all sitting around in the house. Some have a bit more dust than others. ;)

Then the wife and me bought GW2. This...
Forum: Southeast 09-11-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 267,812
Posted By nathanR
Yeah, sadly that may actually be the deal...

Yeah, sadly that may actually be the deal breaker. It's tough for her to take a even a couple of days off work, espcially with our vacation looming. I'll cross my fingers though!


haha. ...
Forum: Southeast 09-10-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 267,812
Posted By nathanR
I'm super interested in buying a weekend for my...

I'm super interested in buying a weekend for my wife's upcoming birthday. She only has about 8-10 autocrosses worth of experience and she'd be driving a bone stock 2010 MazdaSpeed 3.

Since we've...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-10-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,508
Posted By nathanR
Just a quick update to say that Borla never...

Just a quick update to say that Borla never responded to my inquiry. Not a very good first impression...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-03-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,506
Posted By nathanR
I have a small red button right next to the trunk...

I have a small red button right next to the trunk release. It could be alarm-related but I'm not really sure. I hate having buttons and not knowing what they do.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-30-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,175
Posted By nathanR
Yeah, it is definately a form of invisible film. ...

Yeah, it is definately a form of invisible film. There was some warranty paperwork that was included with it also but I don't recall the brand name.

The stereo "upgrade" was the iPod/MP3...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-30-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,212
Posted By nathanR
Patience patience patience. I learned on a 1984...

Patience patience patience. I learned on a 1984 Pontiac Fiero. My parents bought it at a yard sale, then brought it home to me and told me to cough up the cash for it. :)

I never learned a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-30-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,508
Posted By nathanR
Here's the picture I received from the parts...

Here's the picture I received from the parts department at one of my local Scion dealerships. Sorry for the quality. They had a pretty crappy printer.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-30-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,175
Posted By nathanR
I initially felt the same way. The Borla exhaust...

I initially felt the same way. The Borla exhaust sounds great, but I'll probably remove it and sell it at some point if/when I "upgrade". There has been some confusion about whether or not it's a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-29-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,175
Posted By nathanR
Hendrick Toyota / Scion in Fayetteville NC....

Hendrick Toyota / Scion in Fayetteville NC. Essentially, the discount got me all the "addons" for free and gave me a little bit off the base price on top of that. I heard about it from one of their...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-29-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,175
Posted By nathanR
Got $2,500 off the sticker price when I bought my...

Got $2,500 off the sticker price when I bought my 2013 three weeks ago. It didn't come with the touch screen radio (thank god) but I'm really digging those knee pads and I will be purchasing them...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-29-2013, 07:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,508
Posted By nathanR
I picked up a photo of the "system" from the...

I picked up a photo of the "system" from the dealer and it was only an axle-back. I'll see if I can dig it up later tonight and get it posted.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-23-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,508
Posted By nathanR
My window sticker has it listed as "YE9 Borla...

My window sticker has it listed as "YE9 Borla Dual Exhaust System $699.00"
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-23-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,508
Posted By nathanR
Yeap, I can confirm that it is the axle-back...

Yeap, I can confirm that it is the axle-back system. I was at the dealership last night for a warranty issue (alarm) and spoke to the parts guys about it. Three of them initially stated it was the...
Forum: Southeast 08-23-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 267,812
Posted By nathanR
Ditto, please. :)

Ditto, please. :)
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-23-2013, 07:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,481
Posted By nathanR
The random-alarm problem is now resolved. I...

The random-alarm problem is now resolved. I didn't want to continue to clutter up the OP's thread since it's about a different matter so I started another thread and posted the solution.
...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-23-2013, 07:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,506
Posted By nathanR
Car Alarm Randomly Triggers

[RESOLVED]

Good Morning Everyone.

The initial conversation happened here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18785

But it didn't really relate to the OP's question so I...
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