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Cars for Sale/Trade
07-12-2012, 09:10 PM
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FS 2002 WRX/TS wagon $7800 (Troy, NH)
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taosracer
No interest whatsoever, but happy with keeping...
No interest whatsoever, but happy with keeping the car too, bump ^^
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
07-11-2012, 10:11 PM
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Is this idle noise normal?
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taosracer
No, that was a fail :( Guess you'd have to go...
No, that was a fail :( Guess you'd have to go back a few pages in this thread to know that.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
07-11-2012, 06:13 PM
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Is this idle noise normal?
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taosracer
I have an update on this issue. I received a call...
I have an update on this issue. I received a call on Mon. A.M. from a rep with SNE asking about the noise, and the attempted repair with the idler pulley. He asked for a video clip to be submitted to...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
07-11-2012, 06:04 PM
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2013 Subaru BRZ Factory Service / Shop Manual
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taosracer
The body section is up on STIS as of last fri. It...
The body section is up on STIS as of last fri. It would have to created into a merged PDF for someone to post here. No chassis stuff at all in PDF yet.
The DTC section is still just a search...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-10-2012, 06:15 AM
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Actual experienced real world fuel mileage MPG?
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taosracer
3450 miles, average 31.7 mpg (confirmed on...
3450 miles, average 31.7 mpg (confirmed on fill-ups) Mostly blasting around new england back roads, and the ho-hum drive to work everyday.
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07-05-2012, 10:08 PM
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New Job !!
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taosracer
Basically, I will be making sure everything gets...
Basically, I will be making sure everything gets done, and everyone has a great experience with us :thumbsup:
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07-05-2012, 12:53 AM
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New Job !!
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I'm actually started doing that in your neck of...
I'm actually started doing that in your neck of the woods working for the goofballs at Subapros. Do you know them ?
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07-05-2012, 12:05 AM
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New Job !!
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New Job !!
So, it's official now. I'm going to be working for ECS performance in Windsor Locks Ct. ECS Performance | Connecticut's premier performance, tuning, and repair shop....
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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07-04-2012, 04:02 PM
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Suspension tuning 101 (Making it Stick)
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taosracer
Glad those old articles got some responses....
Glad those old articles got some responses. Thanks for the links to the MotoIQ guide.
Here's another good read for those that are wondering about micro-cellular jounce bumpers. What the...
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BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum
07-04-2012, 05:55 AM
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The seating position of BRZ is too low to reach at a drive-through-ATM
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This is precisely why I bought this car ;)
This is precisely why I bought this car ;)
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New England
07-04-2012, 05:37 AM
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Epic drive though western MA & southern VT - 7/8 Sunday
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What time thurs. ? I could make it to Orange by...
What time thurs. ? I could make it to Orange by 6ish.
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07-04-2012, 05:30 AM
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Suspension tuning 101 (Making it Stick)
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Suspension tuning 101 (Making it Stick)
I'm sure a lot may already be familiar with these articles from the archives of Sport Compact Car Magazine (RIP) These are a very well thought out overview of suspension concepts. Here is a link to...
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07-02-2012, 08:39 PM
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swap for 2011 WRX rims ??
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taosracer
any more opinions ? thanks
any more opinions ?
thanks
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07-02-2012, 08:35 PM
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FS 2002 WRX/TS wagon $7800 (Troy, NH)
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taosracer
Price drop bump ^^
Price drop bump ^^
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New England
07-02-2012, 08:31 PM
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Epic drive though western MA & southern VT - 7/8 Sunday
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taosracer
Count me in. I find excuses to tear up and down...
Count me in. I find excuses to tear up and down 32 (tully lake to richmond) as well as Northfield to Warwick, oh and NH 137 (Jaffrey to Han****) most weekends anyway. I look forward to seeing where...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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07-01-2012, 02:01 PM
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swap for 2011 WRX rims ??
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taosracer
swap for 2011 WRX rims ??
I have a chance to do a wheel and tire swap with someone who has 2011 WRX wheels (painted black) OEM Dunlops w/7k of wear. Mine have 2700 miles on the lovely Michelins.
I'm looking for opinions...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
06-28-2012, 08:12 PM
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Most fun cars you have driven under 200 HP
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1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GTS (owned 5 of them) ...
1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 GTS (owned 5 of them)
1987 Porsche 924S/944 (raced in NASA 944spec)
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06-28-2012, 08:06 PM
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taosracer
GrimmSpeed goes up to ELEVEN ! ...
GrimmSpeed goes up to ELEVEN !
(spinal tap reference for you youngsters)
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-28-2012, 08:04 PM
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Is this idle noise normal?
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taosracer
Unfortunately yes ^^ I strongly suggest that...
Unfortunately yes ^^
I strongly suggest that we all contact our dealerships with the "concern" and request that a E-QMR is initiated (more on E-QMR in the link) This will get the ball rolling with...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-28-2012, 07:48 PM
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Is this idle noise normal?
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taosracer
The pulley between the AC and WP.
The pulley between the AC and WP.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-28-2012, 07:33 PM
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Is this idle noise normal?
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taosracer
Idler pulley installed today, drove home... ...
Idler pulley installed today, drove home...
Complete FAIL :(
No change at all, still chirping away after it warmed. I'm feeling like an idiot because I had confidence in the tech's diagnoses.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-27-2012, 07:58 PM
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Bought it Friday tracked it Sunday!! NC Miata battle video inside...
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taosracer
Nice attempt at avoiding the inevitable derail...
Nice attempt at avoiding the inevitable derail that ensued.
Now back to our regularly scheduled "this guy really knows how to have fun with his new car" thread...
Being a track junkie...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-27-2012, 07:47 PM
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Is this idle noise normal?
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taosracer
Did you listen to each of the pulleys, tensioner,...
Did you listen to each of the pulleys, tensioner, water pump etc. ?
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-27-2012, 07:45 PM
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Is this idle noise normal?
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taosracer
No worries there. I am averaging 600 miles per...
No worries there. I am averaging 600 miles per week since the car was delivered 6/1 (2300 currently) I certainly won't be jumping to conclusions on this either. However, my car starting chirping on...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
06-27-2012, 04:14 AM
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Idle issue?
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273,120
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taosracer
For those of us that have concerns with our cars,...
For those of us that have concerns with our cars, you might find this interesting:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=241458#post241458
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-27-2012, 04:13 AM
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288
Is this idle noise normal?
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102,407
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taosracer
For those of us that have concerns with our cars,...
For those of us that have concerns with our cars, you might find this interesting:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=241458#post241458
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-26-2012, 06:39 PM
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288
Is this idle noise normal?
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102,407
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taosracer
Update. The idler pulley in question is...
Update.
The idler pulley in question is scheduled to be at the dealership on Thurs. likely to be installed in my BRZ on Fri. I'll post up the results ASAP.
I believe that the tech that is noted...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-24-2012, 09:46 PM
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288
Is this idle noise normal?
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102,407
Posted By
taosracer
Thanks ^^ I hope the tech is correct, as my...
Thanks ^^
I hope the tech is correct, as my crude stethoscope (really long screwdriver) isolated it to that idler too. Should have a new one by the end of the week.
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
Sponsored by The Tire Rack
06-24-2012, 09:42 PM
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Custom Brake Ducting.
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11,566
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taosracer
Yep, I fabbed brake ducts for my WRX, but kind of...
Yep, I fabbed brake ducts for my WRX, but kind of doubt that the BRZ will need them unless it gets a lot faster or a lot heavier.
On the WRX I used molded ducts from racer parts wholesale in the...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-24-2012, 09:27 PM
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Is this idle noise normal?
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102,407
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taosracer
My car has made the "chirp" since the first 100...
My car has made the "chirp" since the first 100 miles. I waited until the master tech at Subaru of Keene attended SNE's BRZ school, which happened last week.
He checked it out Friday and...
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