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Forum: Great Lakes 11-06-2014, 03:26 PM
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Posted By eikond
Updated

Updated
Forum: Great Lakes 11-03-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 646,932
Posted By eikond
So, um.. Am I still allowed to post here.. I'm...

So, um.. Am I still allowed to post here.. I'm an imposter now. I should have listed my car at a higher price.

I've got a bunch of parts left over that the buyer didn't want, so I'm going...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 10-30-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,851
Posted By eikond
Sold today..

Sold today..
Forum: Great Lakes 10-20-2014, 11:39 PM
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Views: 646,932
Posted By eikond
My spoiler is an early STIVO knock-off.. not a...

My spoiler is an early STIVO knock-off.. not a perfect fit and not the best paint. You wouldn't want it.

If I were you, I'd pick up a new one and see if Bryce can hook you up with his friend who...
Forum: Great Lakes 10-20-2014, 11:37 PM
Replies: 3,258
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Posted By eikond
If I find a buyer and if the buyer doesn't offer...

If I find a buyer and if the buyer doesn't offer me additional funds I would sell off most of the mods. I'm sure I can't remember all of them, but here's a quick list:

Invidia N1 exhaust...
Forum: Great Lakes 10-20-2014, 10:39 PM
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Posted By eikond
I posted the car as basically stock. I'll leave...

I posted the car as basically stock. I'll leave the lip kit and spoiler because they are sort of part of the car now and I don't think I want to pull the springs off either. But unless the buyer...
Forum: Great Lakes 10-20-2014, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 646,932
Posted By eikond
yep.. I'm doing the smart and responsible thing...

yep.. I'm doing the smart and responsible thing since my wife still hasn't found a job. I hate spending $500+ a month on a car and insurance that I drive 5k miles a year and not at all in the...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 10-19-2014, 06:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,851
Posted By eikond
Thanks Its a Stivo knock off spoiler. That...

Thanks

Its a Stivo knock off spoiler. That is the trd design though
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 10-19-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,851
Posted By eikond
(MI) 2013 BRZ Premium 6MT 13k miles $19,999 OBO

Car is sold!


I'm testing the waters on my BRZ. I've loved this car and I hate to sell it, but I have a family to provide for and it's a struggle to make payments on a third car (one that I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 10-02-2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 1,902
Views: 403,927
Posted By eikond
Ordered! I was a little frustrated because...

Ordered!

I was a little frustrated because I couldn't get the coupon code to work before the Paypal option. You had to bypass paypal and go through the normal credit card path in order to get...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 10-01-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 1,902
Views: 403,927
Posted By eikond
I'm in for a black one please

I'm in for a black one please
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-11-2014, 01:07 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,839
Posted By eikond
I would be more worried about the lack of GAP...

I would be more worried about the lack of GAP insurance than I would about the paint protection. Dealer installed paint protection is usually a scam anyway. But having a lease without GAP...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-10-2014, 10:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 21,917
Posted By eikond
The residual value moves downward as your...

The residual value moves downward as your progress through the lease. The value is published in your paperwork as the ending residual, but they don't share what that value is at other stages in the...
Forum: Great Lakes 09-05-2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 646,932
Posted By eikond
I'll be out at Woodward tonight with a friend who...

I'll be out at Woodward tonight with a friend who just moved to the area. Unfortunately I won't have my BRZ.. it's at Hodges for some minor warranty repairs. But it will be nice to see the other...
Forum: Great Lakes 08-28-2014, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 646,932
Posted By eikond
I prefer the ebay stuff as long as you get a good...

I prefer the ebay stuff as long as you get a good fit. I've had my lip skirts and stuff for a year and a half and love it. I really like the plain side skirts over the STI ones that go up in the...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-27-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 190,049
Posted By eikond
Ah.. that might be the source of confusion.. I...

Ah.. that might be the source of confusion.. I assumed he was thinking about the STI Brembo conversion.

If it's the GT BBK, then I think the 2 piece rotors are pretty close in weight to the...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-27-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 190,049
Posted By eikond
Are you sure Brembo's are in increase in braking...

Are you sure Brembo's are in increase in braking capability? Have you done any bias calculations? They will certainly keep cooler and resist brake fade. But based on what I've researched, they...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-27-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 190,049
Posted By eikond
umm.. not in this case. The rotor and wheel are...

umm.. not in this case. The rotor and wheel are tied together and are both rotational.

The stock BRZ rotors are 17.1 lbs each. I think the Brembo is like 26 lbs.

So you're gaining 9 lbs of...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-27-2014, 02:28 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 190,049
Posted By eikond
Just to play devil's advocate... Why are...

Just to play devil's advocate...

Why are you worried about saving 2 or 3 lbs on wheels if you are going to bolt on brembo's and add like 10lbs to each front corner?

just curious..
Forum: Great Lakes 08-26-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 646,932
Posted By eikond
I missed you all last weekend.. I couldn't make...

I missed you all last weekend.. I couldn't make the JD Carting meet due to some family scheduling issues.

I know we (MI 86'ers) just had a meet last weekend.. but I think we should do it again...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-21-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 70,824
Posted By eikond
I've been driving on these for about a month...

I've been driving on these for about a month now.. They are great! I'm very happy with the modulation, feel, etc.. I have only had a few instances where I've had to brake hard and I've worried...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-19-2014, 01:58 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 26,366
Posted By eikond
yeah, sorry.. I must have mis-read your post. ...

yeah, sorry.. I must have mis-read your post. You said that if the car was worth so little that you had to lose money to trade it in, then you should donate it.

In this case that would be a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-19-2014, 01:33 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 26,366
Posted By eikond
What??? That's the most ridiculous thing I've...

What??? That's the most ridiculous thing I've heard in a while.

That would multiply the financial hit and totally screw you... unless you're dealing with a 15 year old POS that's only worth...
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-11-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 749
Views: 305,566
Posted By eikond
I agree completely. You can get a Sikky (or...

I agree completely.

You can get a Sikky (or a few others) LS1 swap kit for a 240sx for under $2k. (engine and trans mounts, oil pan, driveshaft,) Sikky is $1750.

Weapons Grade offers the...
Forum: Great Lakes 08-05-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 646,932
Posted By eikond
Well that's disappointing to hear that you didn't...

Well that's disappointing to hear that you didn't feel a great improvement.

Thanks for sharing.. maybe saved me some money then.
Forum: Great Lakes 08-05-2014, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 646,932
Posted By eikond
I'm glad to hear this Dave. I'm getting...

I'm glad to hear this Dave.

I'm getting really close to pulling the trigger on an Open Flash Tablet. They are $500 new / $400 used. I guess they add 8-10hp and help lesson the torque dip. You...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-05-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,798,208
Posted By eikond
This is the best post ever! :bow::clap:

This is the best post ever!
:bow::clap:
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-01-2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 26,600
Posted By eikond
It's the weak flux capacitors I've heard...

It's the weak flux capacitors

I've heard rods and rod bearings might be suspect for mechanical and then there are some oiling issues as well.
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-31-2014, 11:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 26,600
Posted By eikond
If he was as level-headed as you this would have...

If he was as level-headed as you this would have been a fantastic thread. Too bad we can't have a do-over.

Not sure why he didn't come out and say that he had already done a swap and give some...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-31-2014, 10:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 26,600
Posted By eikond
It was good information.. I told him that...

It was good information.. I told him that multiple times. Unfortunately his attitude sucked as soon as someone questioned his opinions. Rather than defending his opinion with a well thought...
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