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Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 01-08-2013, 12:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,733
Posted By Mikes86
Hi thats me... unless theres another person in my...

Hi thats me... unless theres another person in my situation lol, Im not really advertising the car for sale as it my wife and I's only mode of transportation and I dont want to purchase another car...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-29-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,641
Posted By Mikes86
Ah yes Im sure it would be different leaving a...

Ah yes Im sure it would be different leaving a place close to a large city after being used to that for a few years.

Eating at basic isnt so bad, i hear its a lot different than it used to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-29-2012, 01:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,641
Posted By Mikes86
No way drill was way fun, the worst part in my...

No way drill was way fun, the worst part in my opinion was just being away from home and my wife but she sent me a letter everyday that helped a lot ... if u havent done so yet start getting used to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-28-2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,641
Posted By Mikes86
Good luck! Basic was such a blast!

Good luck! Basic was such a blast!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-28-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,641
Posted By Mikes86
How come he doesnt like it? What rank is he? Ive...

How come he doesnt like it? What rank is he? Ive never snow boarded before but ive always wanted to try is he stationed alone or is he married, still making large amounts of money? We cant take the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-28-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,641
Posted By Mikes86
I new about the soldier, sailor act but I wasnt...

I new about the soldier, sailor act but I wasnt sure if It would help in my case here. I really appreciate all the helpful posts.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-28-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,641
Posted By Mikes86
Thanks for info guys, honestly I didnt think it...

Thanks for info guys, honestly I didnt think it was going to be that big of a deal getting a car over seas, but u live and learn right. Talked to a dealership today but they didnt have much info for...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-28-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,641
Posted By Mikes86
well this may suck.

Well after only a few months of having my fr-s (half of which I was in basic) just found out yesterday looks like theres a good possibility im going to be stationed in japan... im super stoked on...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-26-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,072
Posted By Mikes86
My wife and I just switched from iphone4 to s3's...

My wife and I just switched from iphone4 to s3's and we love them... little weird to get used to the screen size at first, (now my iphone feels way small) and I still havent figured out how to...
Forum: Southeast 12-21-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 80,443
Posted By Mikes86
Im in tech training and dont have the proper...

Im in tech training and dont have the proper forms filled out... I would have had to have them filled out about a week ago but u have to be spacific on exactly what u are doing and when and provide...
Forum: Southeast 12-20-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 80,443
Posted By Mikes86
Got two weeks off basically starting saturday!!!...

Got two weeks off basically starting saturday!!! But problem is I cant go more than 25 miles from base in gulfport...fml
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-16-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,203
Posted By Mikes86
I realize it doesn't take that long but if the...

I realize it doesn't take that long but if the book says 2.0 hours then charge 2 hours... If u get it done in an hour congrats u just made an extra hour labor for u and your shop...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 12-13-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 128,715
Posted By Mikes86
Does it feel pretty heavy? The carbon filter ones...

Does it feel pretty heavy? The carbon filter ones Toyota has are pretty heavy like its heavier than u think it really should be the non carbon ones are really light, I'll check mine later this...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-13-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,203
Posted By Mikes86
So if no one is going to use "a wet behind the...

So if no one is going to use "a wet behind the ear mechanic" how are new techs supposed to get better... Everyone starts somewhere...
And if everyone charged exactly what it took them to...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-12-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,203
Posted By Mikes86
Exactly right... Techs make money by doing jobs...

Exactly right... Techs make money by doing jobs fast... Guess what they also loose money if the don't get it done fast enough, which does happen... Maybe on a brake job or strut replacement a decent...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-11-2012, 08:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,203
Posted By Mikes86
Warrenty work doesn't pay the tech or the...

Warrenty work doesn't pay the tech or the dealership AS WELL as customer pay work does IN MOST CASES
Example: Warrenty water pump on a 05 corolla might pay the tech and the dealership .9 of an...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-10-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,970
Posted By Mikes86
Pretty terrible IMO but I mean if u had millions...

Pretty terrible IMO but I mean if u had millions in disposable income go for it? Lol
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-10-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,450
Posted By Mikes86
Haha some of u guys make me laugh... Give it a...

Haha some of u guys make me laugh... Give it a bit of time the cars been out for what 7 months... It's the first year of the car too they have some kinks to work out with some of the oem stuff before...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-10-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 30,802
Posted By Mikes86
Just found out today a few of my friends are...

Just found out today a few of my friends are getting stationed in Japan, I'm soooo jealous!
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-28-2012, 11:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,222
Posted By Mikes86
Well its still possible that they used Mobil...

Well its still possible that they used Mobil one... We had cases of Mobil one single qts to use too just in case people wanted us to use it instead of the "toyota" stuff like I said its really up to...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-28-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,222
Posted By Mikes86
Just as an FYI if the dealership uses "Toyota"...

Just as an FYI if the dealership uses "Toyota" brand oil it is made by the Mobil company... Just have to find out if they actually use "Toyota oil" or if they get their bulk oil from someone else......
Forum: Software Tuning 11-25-2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 6,530
Views: 1,491,059
Posted By Mikes86
If this works like the tuner I had for my srt it...

If this works like the tuner I had for my srt it might not let the vehicle enter "emission ready mode" I had to remove the tune from my car and drive for like 20 miles to get it back to ready mode...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-23-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 381
Views: 174,167
Posted By Mikes86
I love getting emails saying there is an update...

I love getting emails saying there is an update on this thread! Keep up the fantastic work!
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-17-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 381
Views: 174,167
Posted By Mikes86
Damn, crazy cool build so far! Will be watching...

Damn, crazy cool build so far! Will be watching this thread closely!
Forum: Southeast 11-17-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 402
Views: 80,443
Posted By Mikes86
I might have to look into this at some point, I...

I might have to look into this at some point, I haven't done any racing other than a bit of straight line with my srt4 when I had it, and one day of autox but I'd like to try my hand at different...
Forum: Southeast 11-14-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 80,443
Posted By Mikes86
Are there any track days within like 100-150...

Are there any track days within like 100-150 miles of Gulfport anyone know? I can't go more than 4 hours away from base... It sucks also it would have to be on a Saturday and I can't leave base till...
Forum: Southeast 11-12-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 80,443
Posted By Mikes86
Autox is Pretty fun, i only did it once in my...

Autox is Pretty fun, i only did it once in my srt4 not the best car for the small courses and tight turns the srscca made back in idaho, the fr-s would be way bad ass to run though I'm sure!
Forum: Southeast 11-12-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 402
Views: 80,443
Posted By Mikes86
Are there any local car forums around here? Not...

Are there any local car forums around here? Not car spacific ones...

And where do they do the autox? I'm no good at it but I like to watch! Are there a decent amount of cars?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-08-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 54,448
Posted By Mikes86
yeah I can agree with a lot of people not taking...

yeah I can agree with a lot of people not taking the time to do it right, u get what u pay for... If u pay for a 700 dollar macco paint job... Well ur cars probably not going to look to fantastic....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-07-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 54,448
Posted By Mikes86
Lol ever own a 80 or 90s dodge... Clear coat...

Lol ever own a 80 or 90s dodge... Clear coat comes of mighty easy there and then the paint flakes away... That's happens with u have a single stage paint like a lot of oem paints have been (not...
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