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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-21-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 46,592
Posted By Chanpion
Red rally flaps with stock width wheels. Just...

Red rally flaps with stock width wheels. Just looked weird proportion and colour wise. The winter benefits were amazing though so much mud, slush, snow, ice and salt block. Took them off after the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-09-2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,197
Posted By Chanpion
No right answer. But think of all the fun you can...

No right answer. But think of all the fun you can personally doing the interior mods and the frustartion.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-22-2016, 12:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,125
Posted By Chanpion
EDIT: Removed.

EDIT: Removed.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-15-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 24,460
Posted By Chanpion
This isn't a direct contact but if you run out of...

This isn't a direct contact but if you run out of leads, I remember reading that Mackin Industries did a Z33 swap (350Z tranny) for their hill climb twin.
Feature of their car:...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 04-19-2016, 08:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,747
Posted By Chanpion
Tip: If you can't find them at Toyota or have...

Tip:
If you can't find them at Toyota or have to pay shipping, go to Subaru. Half the price and they had stock so I didn't have to wait a week for an order.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-17-2016, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,778
Posted By Chanpion
Should be fine if I remember correctly, only...

Should be fine if I remember correctly, only thing I remember that was important was that the tranny took GL3/4 but not GL5 and diff was the one that took GL5 or anything else.
That's what I...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 04-13-2016, 08:18 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 28,723
Posted By Chanpion
I didn't go through all the comments yet but if...

I didn't go through all the comments yet but if you don't like its current position, I think you can get away with putting it behind the grill. It'll position it a bit lower so it won't blind people...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-12-2016, 11:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,339
Posted By Chanpion
Does anyone know the maintenance intervals needed...

Does anyone know the maintenance intervals needed for the dogboxes?
Newbies like me may not know that dogboxes have generally have really short maintenance intervals making them not efficient for...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-05-2016, 11:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,624
Posted By Chanpion
Probably safety regulations. If anyone has the...

Probably safety regulations. If anyone has the time to prove this, the safety regulations should be public knowledge. But at least the fog light area from this concept seems to have made it into the...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-27-2016, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,023
Posted By Chanpion
Depends on the cops in your area and your own...

Depends on the cops in your area and your own luck running into the right ones.
If makes you feels any better. Clean up the glass where your centre brake light is to compensate.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 16,619
Posted By Chanpion
The owner's manual actually says 93 octane and do...

The owner's manual actually says 93 octane and do not exceed 10% ethanol I believe. You can read it yourself.

EDIT: Thanks for the clarification, I knew it was low ethanol but couldn't remember...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-20-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,959
Posted By Chanpion
True, with sports cars you either have to be...

True, with sports cars you either have to be patient and wait for the perfect one or buy new. It just gives you way more peace of mind with a new car. At least with the twins they're not exactly your...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-20-2016, 02:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,005
Posted By Chanpion
Take a look at the BRZ forum right now, a...

Take a look at the BRZ forum right now, a refreshed look for the BRZ has surfaced. You'll be able to choose between 4 styles if you want to wait.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-16-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,363,887
Posted By Chanpion
Uh, I said alcohol family. Shell VPower's pretty...

Uh, I said alcohol family. Shell VPower's pretty good up in the north, chirp free. Blends are different in other places though.

EDIT: If I'm wrong or whatever, forgive me, studying for my 3rd...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-16-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,363,887
Posted By Chanpion
Don't take it apart, you'll risk actually...

Don't take it apart, you'll risk actually breaking it. Or if you want to whatever too. It's not broken as it is, the chirps are more of a characteristic.
But if you really want to get rid of your...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-14-2016, 11:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,756
Posted By Chanpion
There's a weird blacksheep hidden gem that very...

There's a weird blacksheep hidden gem that very few people know about unless they've driven one. If you ever see a SRT Cherokee don't underestimate those things. It's like when you see those drift...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-16-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,632
Posted By Chanpion
I think you'll add a torque wrench and hex key...

I think you'll add a torque wrench and hex key set eventually into your set. The oil and diff replacement and torque wrench for many other things.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-06-2016, 07:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,499
Posted By Chanpion
If you do make it yourself, you might have to...

If you do make it yourself, you might have to split it into 2 or 3 parts for it to bend and fit.
But I think you can build it yourself with a skill saw, sanding, wood stain and patience. Shouldn't...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-23-2016, 07:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,573
Posted By Chanpion
It silences the crickets for all those people who...

It silences the crickets for all those people who actually care.
For everything else, it does improve those factors but don't know if it's noticeable.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-19-2016, 11:48 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 28,178
Posted By Chanpion
I'm definitely not in the "normal" category but...

I'm definitely not in the "normal" category but I've completely blown all the tendons in my right ankle from various other sports and tendons don't heal or never fully heal. Since the brake pedal...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-19-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,164
Posted By Chanpion
Firewall and intake plug for the sound tube...

Firewall and intake plug for the sound tube delete.
I'm really close to doing this myself.I can't find a cap anywhere that fits nicely into the intake.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-19-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 28,178
Posted By Chanpion
I do it. Twin's a manual but when I drive...

I do it. Twin's a manual but when I drive automatic cars, I go for the left foot brake. Some cars don't position the pedals well for left foot braking though, but you can just use your normal foot....
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-18-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,775
Posted By Chanpion
QUOTE I know there are some drawbacks for...

QUOTE I know there are some drawbacks for long-term use.
- Get loose over time and end up flapping against the paint and hurting it.
- In hot weather, it will stick to car and ruin paint
- Looks...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-18-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,567
Posted By Chanpion
Yeah, the most dramatic change you can do to the...

Yeah, the most dramatic change you can do to the car would be tires and usually the first change. I'd recommend a good set of summer tires. Applies towards both track and spirited driving.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-16-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,746
Posted By Chanpion
To save you a bit of trouble, I don't believe...

To save you a bit of trouble, I don't believe Technstream works with ELM327. I believe you need that J324 something ish connector for communication between your car and tech stream. ELM will work for...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-10-2016, 11:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,797
Posted By Chanpion
Anti seize lube will help you, if not, just go...

Anti seize lube will help you, if not, just go for upgraded lugs. Most people are switching to APR. Think they're common and easy enough to find too at your local shop. Found some at my local muscle...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-09-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,916
Posted By Chanpion
Inorganic and organic oil. Kills humans, other...

Inorganic and organic oil. Kills humans, other doesn't. Oil is just a general term.
You're getting a lot of hate but it's nice to know there's people out there that want to learn.
Motor oils are a...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-08-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,290
Posted By Chanpion
I've been trying to find a solution for this, not...

I've been trying to find a solution for this, not so much luck yet. The closest I've found is a recent plate on top but it looks terrible.
The other only OEM solutions that may possibly work are the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-19-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 18,890
Posted By Chanpion
I think there's an economy shift light mode on...

I think there's an economy shift light mode on the car too. Basically tells you when to shift the the maximum fuel economy. Turned it off after 5 minutes. Basically, once the clutch is fully in for...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-19-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,716
Posted By Chanpion
Not that I'm against it but my friend...

Not that I'm against it but my friend plastidipped his car. Plastidipping the car looks bad, avoid white. Just spend a bit more for vinyl, it'll look a lot better, you'll be happier just looking at...
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