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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-07-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 33,476
Posted By ziptiespec
These are the pics posted...

These are the pics posted (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=595044&postcount=109) in another thread (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=595410).
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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-06-2012, 11:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,389
Posted By ziptiespec
Lots of people, myself included, have had luck...

Lots of people, myself included, have had luck changing out the factory MTL for Pentosin MTF-2. I encourage you to read this thread:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16604

but...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 11-20-2012, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7,404
Views: 1,177,648
Posted By ziptiespec
Saw an Asphalt FR-S this morning in Baltimore on...

Saw an Asphalt FR-S this morning in Baltimore on Eastern Ave. between Eden and Central. Wash your car!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-20-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 22,044
Posted By ziptiespec
Another PenFed member here. I opted to use their...

Another PenFed member here. I opted to use their car buying service to access the 0.49% rate. The caveat is that the term is 48 mo. Not an issue for me as I want to pay the car off sooner than...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 11-12-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5,296
Views: 820,938
Posted By ziptiespec
I feel your pain. I collected my second curbing...

I feel your pain. I collected my second curbing this evening. Same corner. I rotated the wheels so now I have two wheels that I need to try and fix :(
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-26-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,451
Posted By ziptiespec
Google has lots of results for "diy curb rash...

Google has lots of results for "diy curb rash repair", here's one detailed one:

http://www.clublexus.com/forums/automotive-care-and-detailing/507574-diy-polished-lip-curb-rash-fix-it-now.html
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-24-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 289,509
Posted By ziptiespec
Greetings fellow Fit and S2K owner :) I plan...

Greetings fellow Fit and S2K owner :)

I plan to use the bottles of new Honda MTF in my wife's Fit. I didn't like stuff at all in my AP1 tranny though. Torco RTF is my current choice for that...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-24-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 477
Views: 289,509
Posted By ziptiespec
I've experienced what you describe above as well...

I've experienced what you describe above as well as what roddy describes. I didn't have the latter until switching to the Pentosin.



The old formulation (red cap/grey label) would probably...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-24-2012, 12:25 AM
Replies: 477
Views: 289,509
Posted By ziptiespec
Yes, the MTF2. Driving the car today it was...

Yes, the MTF2.

Driving the car today it was a little better. There was only a very small amount of a grind on the drive home. I've noticed that the lower in the RPMs you are when you shift, the...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 10-23-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 7,404
Views: 1,177,648
Posted By ziptiespec
White BRZ/FR-S headed north on 97 closer to...

White BRZ/FR-S headed north on 97 closer to Baltimore. I was headed south =)
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-23-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 289,509
Posted By ziptiespec
I wish I could say that I've experienced the same...

I wish I could say that I've experienced the same improvement as scioneric and gmhooker, but I can't.

Since day 1 my FR-S has had the same notchy 1-2 shift as others have complained of. This...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-23-2012, 11:30 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 55,522
Posted By ziptiespec
I've experienced this as well. I think I've...

I've experienced this as well. I think I've heard it 2-3 times and it wasn't when I was shifting at high RPMs. I can't reproduce it and I haven't heard the sound in about a week.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 10-18-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,110
Posted By ziptiespec
Hi, do you have any info on weights of these...

Hi, do you have any info on weights of these wheels?
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 10-18-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7,404
Views: 1,177,648
Posted By ziptiespec
Firestorm FR-S in stop-and-go traffic on 895 N....

Firestorm FR-S in stop-and-go traffic on 895 N. heading toward the Harbor Tunnel. I was driving the Asphalt - nice talking to you (if you're on here)

:)
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-17-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 157,221
Posted By ziptiespec
Can you comment on the affect of the new...

Can you comment on the affect of the new tires/wheels on handling and "playfulness" exhibited by the car w/ the stock rubber? My FR-S didn't come with the Prius tires but the ones that did come on...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 10-11-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7,404
Views: 1,177,648
Posted By ziptiespec
RedRocket, were in Bmore Tuesday evening? I...

RedRocket, were in Bmore Tuesday evening? I passed a Firestorm on S. Caroline in East Harbor (near Whole Foods). I was driving my Asphalt and flipped the twins (peace sign).
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 10-08-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7,404
Views: 1,177,648
Posted By ziptiespec
Ah, very nice color 86!

Ah, very nice color 86!
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 10-05-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7,404
Views: 1,177,648
Posted By ziptiespec
Saw a Firestorm in Glen Burnie this morning. I...

Saw a Firestorm in Glen Burnie this morning. I was on Rt. 2 in my S2000 (too gorgeous of a day to _not_ drive it!) and the FR-S was stopped at an intersection. I almost broke my neck doing a...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 09-27-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 7,404
Views: 1,177,648
Posted By ziptiespec
Saw either an Asphalt or Raven (are Subaru color...

Saw either an Asphalt or Raven (are Subaru color names the same?) this morning on 50E just past the outlets in Queenstown, MD. I was headed W in my Asphalt :) I also saw a blue FR-S/BRZ in Brewer's...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 09-27-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 21,831
Posted By ziptiespec
Congrats! I've seen 3 other FR-S/BRZ but only...

Congrats! I've seen 3 other FR-S/BRZ but only one on the Eastern Shore. 1x Whiteout in Canton/Baltimore. 1x blue (forget proper name) in Brewer's Hill/Baltimore. 1x Asphalt (or maybe Raven) near...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-27-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,523
Posted By ziptiespec
There are quite a few threads on this already. ...

There are quite a few threads on this already. One member has had good luck replacing the OEM MTL w/ BWM-spec Pentosin. I intend to try this fluid in both my FR-S and my S2000 - they both have...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 09-13-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 21,831
Posted By ziptiespec
Eastern Shore here. Though, I could throw a rock...

Eastern Shore here. Though, I could throw a rock and hit DE. I'm also always in Baltimore and Annapolis, ha!
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-27-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 31,807
Posted By ziptiespec
Nice FR-S and very nice build so far. Did you...

Nice FR-S and very nice build so far. Did you save any weight with the new wheel/tire setup?

Ha, I dig your avatar too. I've been selling all of my B-series stuff so that I have a bigger down...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-26-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,591
Posted By ziptiespec
Very nice, how long did you have to wait between...

Very nice, how long did you have to wait between when you put a deposit down and when you took delivery?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-20-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,438
Posted By ziptiespec
Interesting. I wonder if this is a difference...

Interesting. I wonder if this is a difference between the program in the US vs the program in Canada. Mmm, doesn't look like it:

http://www.scion.ca/scion/en/shopping-tools/grad-program/overview...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-18-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,824
Posted By ziptiespec
Gorgeous. I should have mine in a month. ...

Gorgeous. I should have mine in a month. Hopefully I get a similar surprise call from the dealer!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-18-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,183
Posted By ziptiespec
I called Lustine to find the out-the-door price...

I called Lustine to find the out-the-door price on the one MT FR-S that the salesman said was available. I'm a MD resident and MD has 6% sales tax. OTD he said $26,200. Not terrible, about $900...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-18-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,438
Posted By ziptiespec
Did you finance through Toyota? I believe the...

Did you finance through Toyota? I believe the Grad discount requires you to have gone through their financing:



I think the best interest rate available through TFS is 3.24% for 60 mo. My...
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