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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 11-30-2015, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,635
Posted By donoman
SOLD

SOLD
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 11-27-2015, 10:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,635
Posted By donoman
All parts Pending Sale. Thanks

All parts Pending Sale. Thanks
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 11-27-2015, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,635
Posted By donoman
Brace Kit, strut brace, kick panels, door...

Brace Kit, strut brace, kick panels, door stabilizers are all from Japan, and fit perfectly.

It wasn't easy researching and purchasing this kit. All of these components are parts that actually...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 11-27-2015, 12:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,635
Posted By donoman
FS: Various TRD/JDM parts

TRD Brace Kit - MSRP $700 - Never Used - $550
TRD Intake w/ filter - MSRP $380 - 1500 miles - $250
TRD Door Stabilizer Kit - MSRP $250 - 1500 miles - $150
TRD Strut Brace - MSRP $425 - 2500 miles...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-15-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,326
Posted By donoman
TRD parts look OEM and for that reason I think...

TRD parts look OEM and for that reason I think they're great.

Most aftermarket will end up corroding or have some design flaw that makes it look less than stellar after a year in the elements.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-11-2015, 12:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,077
Posted By donoman
TRD intake sounds great and I felt better...

TRD intake sounds great and I felt better throttle response when stabbing the accelerator for downshift/rev match.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-19-2015, 02:31 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,424
Posted By donoman
No .. looks like this ...

No .. looks like this

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTc2WDg2NA==/$(KGrHqFHJCsFBq0fLGw3BQgoZZP8nQ~~60_35.JPG
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-19-2015, 01:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,424
Posted By donoman
ps. I had the K&N Panel Filter... I felt that the...

ps. I had the K&N Panel Filter... I felt that the TRD Intake gave me better throttle response. I really like rev matching/Heel-Toeing and it matters a lot there.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-19-2015, 01:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,424
Posted By donoman
These are the parts I've tried: TRD Exhaust...

These are the parts I've tried:

TRD Exhaust - Too much drone - SOLD
TRD Intake - Better throttle response, looks OEM - Loved it so much I got a TRD Intake for my FJ Cruiser as well.
TRD Door...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-18-2015, 08:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,424
Posted By donoman
They're worth it... Typical aftermarket parts...

They're worth it... Typical aftermarket parts look like junk after 2-3 years in the elements. These TRD parts are built to last to Toyota standards. I spent the extra money and went for it. ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-13-2015, 06:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,659
Posted By donoman
Coming from E39 M5 Miss the 400HP Don't...

Coming from E39 M5

Miss the 400HP
Don't miss the 15mpg and maintenance

I have other cars for weekends and track time.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-13-2015, 12:22 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 40,047
Posted By donoman
How much do YOU make?

How much do YOU make?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-12-2015, 01:56 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 40,047
Posted By donoman
I'm sorry to hear that... maybe you should buy a...

I'm sorry to hear that... maybe you should buy a Porsche
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-11-2015, 02:52 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 40,047
Posted By donoman
I think that a brand new Japanese car is more...

I think that a brand new Japanese car is more reliable than a 7 year old German car, but I'll admit that I could be wrong. In my experience, however, Japanese cars keep on going but German cars...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-10-2015, 04:02 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 40,047
Posted By donoman
I daily drive my FR-S and find that it has plenty...

I daily drive my FR-S and find that it has plenty of power for that. However, I don't think it's a particularly forgiving motor/transmission for DD. In particular the gearing is weird and the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-10-2015, 03:55 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 40,047
Posted By donoman
Google it.

Google it.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-07-2015, 12:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,183
Posted By donoman
The car, as-is, is a great track toy. BUY...

The car, as-is, is a great track toy.

BUY USED.

Drive on track.

SELL USED.

Repeat.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-06-2015, 11:47 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 40,047
Posted By donoman
Totally different purpose cars: 1) BRZ/FR-S...

Totally different purpose cars:

1) BRZ/FR-S = Cheap, reliable, slow
2) Boxster S = Expensive, less reliable, fast

It all comes down to how good of a mechanic you are and how much money you...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-27-2015, 09:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,827
Posted By donoman
Really depends where you live. If you were here...

Really depends where you live. If you were here in California, San Francisco Bay Area, you got a great deal.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-25-2015, 03:50 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 82,375
Posted By donoman
I bought the TRD Exhaust and sold it within 2...

I bought the TRD Exhaust and sold it within 2 months or so... it was too loud and honestly it droned on the freeway. It was annoying.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-23-2015, 08:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 18,670
Posted By donoman
Part of it? Yes The shocks which I replace were...

Part of it? Yes
The shocks which I replace were 2013 with about 20K miles... not significant mileage IMO
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 07-22-2015, 01:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,122
Posted By donoman
FS: Open Flash Tablet

Unmarried, see pix. $425 shipped in conti US.

Thanks!

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-bfNb89k/0/L/i-bfNb89k-L.jpg
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-K6zTk28/0/XL/i-K6zTk28-L.jpg
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 07-15-2015, 12:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,153
Posted By donoman
Sold

Sold
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 07-09-2015, 04:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,153
Posted By donoman
Bump $150 shipped $100 picked up

Bump

$150 shipped
$100 picked up
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 07-09-2015, 04:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,498
Posted By donoman
I'll take them. What's your Paypal? I'm in San...

I'll take them. What's your Paypal? I'm in San Jose if you want to do it local.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-08-2015, 02:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,010
Posted By donoman
I've done 3 trackdays and can confidently agree...

I've done 3 trackdays and can confidently agree that brake pads should be the first to go. I smoked mine in the 1st day at my local track. It ended up scoring the rotors and was an expensive...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-08-2015, 02:38 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 106,000
Posted By donoman
Yes, but due to the fitment I'm wondering if...

Yes, but due to the fitment I'm wondering if anyone has ever had rubbing problems at the track.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-07-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 106,000
Posted By donoman
Anyone run these on the track?

Anyone run these on the track?
Forum: Wheels and Tires 07-07-2015, 02:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,641
Posted By donoman
Thanks! There is an entire thread here about TE37...

Thanks! There is an entire thread here about TE37 18x9.5 ET40 but cannot see anything in the Wheel Directory for ET38.

Is this actually the same wheel?...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-06-2015, 06:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,464
Posted By donoman
The reason I don't suggest Auto-X is because you...

The reason I don't suggest Auto-X is because you don't get much seat time. I think a skid-pad is more useful than Auto-X... HOD does over Skidpad at some of it's HPDE's. For me, Auto-X is a big...
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