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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-27-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 29,546
Posted By Silverz
I just drive it fast on the highway getting it up...

I just drive it fast on the highway getting it up to 110-120 regularly but I don’t redline the thing.

I have 115,000 miles now with no problems.


If you beat it up like redlining it and...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-27-2019, 09:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,872
Posted By Silverz
I doubt you can pull that out. If you can weld,...

I doubt you can pull that out. If you can weld, I see replacement rocker panels for $100 pop up on eBay once in a while.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-22-2019, 11:17 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 129,789
Posted By Silverz
I got 32 mpg with the oem tires I’m getting...

I got 32 mpg with the oem tires

I’m getting Around 30 mpg with pilot sport 4s.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-03-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,980
Posted By Silverz
i’m Pretty sure I was in the right holes. But it...

i’m Pretty sure I was in the right holes. But it was so tight down there I might have been mistaken. Lol. Did I just say that.

I did it twice because I wanted to see what the arrows looked...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-01-2019, 08:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 17,984
Posted By Silverz
I changed mine out at 112k miles and 4 years. ...

I changed mine out at 112k miles and 4 years. Only drive it on weekends and take it one long trips.

For some reason my batteries always start to have problems at around years 4 and 5.

I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-30-2019, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,980
Posted By Silverz
I tried this method and I didn’t get the fluid...

I tried this method and I didn’t get the fluid temperature arrows.

I tested it after the second flush and the arrows never appeared. Tried it again on the third flush and nothing either. Guess...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-24-2019, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,980
Posted By Silverz
It has an over flow plug though So if you fill...

It has an over flow plug though So if you fill it til it hits the bottom of the fill hole and Start the engine wouldn’t any excess fluid overflow into this compartment? Anyone have any insight on...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-24-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,980
Posted By Silverz
I’m surprised we don’t have more post on changing...

I’m surprised we don’t have more post on changing out transmission fluid in automatics

Is no one changing out their transmission fluid in their automatics? I guess it’s considered lifetime...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-24-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,980
Posted By Silverz
But what is the difference between the automatic...

But what is the difference between the automatic and manual that would make you have to go through the additional step?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 09:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,980
Posted By Silverz
Question about transmission fluid replacement for automatic.

There is this graduate level DIY which is nice ....
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129898&highlight=Automatic+transmission+fluid+change

My question is can the fluid just be...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-20-2019, 05:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,881
Posted By Silverz
I drive mostly highway in my frs and I changed...

I drive mostly highway in my frs and I changed them out at 80k with some aftermarket pads. There was still 70% of the pad left and I hated the aftermarket feel of the pad so I put the old original...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-20-2019, 05:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,771
Posted By Silverz
I’ve carried cables for 30 years and never had to...

I’ve carried cables for 30 years and never had to use them. I have jumped 3 other cars though. Lol
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-20-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,646
Posted By Silverz
Your car is too new and low miles for a lot of...

Your car is too new and low miles for a lot of the suspension problems. Especially if you haven’t run over any big pot holes lately.

I would check for the simple stuff first. My noise ended up...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 09-14-2019, 01:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 47,392
Posted By Silverz
So could you just change out the fluid once. ...

So could you just change out the fluid once.

Let it run until the next oil change and change it out again with the next oil change or two.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-18-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,735
Posted By Silverz
Get a really big spoiler than can double as a...

Get a really big spoiler than can double as a pizza shelf.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-18-2019, 02:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,111
Posted By Silverz
Think i’ll Get an estimate from pdr guy this...

Think i’ll Get an estimate from pdr guy this evening. Guy said they would have to pull it out because of no access to rocker panel.

Anyone know how the rocker panel is fastened to the car? Is...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-18-2019, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,111
Posted By Silverz
Yeah. Rocker panel under the door. It’s some...

Yeah. Rocker panel under the door. It’s some thick metal and wouldn’t budge with the stick glue pull.

I’m thinking now that it may be from a piece of blown out truck tire on the road. I...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-17-2019, 09:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,111
Posted By Silverz
Fixing a dent under the door

So I parked the at the airport parking lot for a week and got back to a dent underneath one of the doors.

Tried the heat gun and compressed air. Then the glue stick and puller and neither Had...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-09-2019, 11:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,377
Posted By Silverz
I’m kinda looking at the Duracell agm at sams. ...

I’m kinda looking at the Duracell agm at sams. That’s a good price.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-09-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,394
Posted By Silverz
They both have their positives and that is why I...

They both have their positives and that is why I like a mixed set.

Some of the work requires bigger sockets that only 1/2 in will have.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-09-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,394
Posted By Silverz
They both have their positives and that is why I...

They both have their positives and that is why I like a mixed set.

Some of the work requires bigger sockets that only 1/2 in will have.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-09-2019, 06:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,991
Posted By Silverz
In Europe, poop and pee goes into the same sewer...

In Europe, poop and pee goes into the same sewer system as storm water. And it all goes out to the lakes, rivers and oceans.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-08-2019, 04:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,377
Posted By Silverz
Anyone heard of Remy batteries? How good are...

Anyone heard of Remy batteries? How good are they?


The oem is still running good on mine. I’m right at 4 years. Car is about 5 years old. Bought a ‘15 at the end of ‘15.

Figured it was...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-08-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,377
Posted By Silverz
Battery replacement oem

Anyone know where to get a oem battery.

I think it’s a Panasonic.

If not, what is everyone using as a replacement?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-14-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 380
Views: 133,304
Posted By Silverz
105k. So far so good. So who has the...

105k. So far so good.

So who has the highest mileage now without any repairs? Major repair meaning anything other than regular maintenance greater than $200. Ie. engine replacement,...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-27-2019, 10:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,931
Posted By Silverz
Samsclub usually has a one day sale twice a year...

Samsclub usually has a one day sale twice a year around May and November/December. They will have a sale on tires and free installation. This is usually the best deal on tires. They already had...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-27-2019, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,664
Posted By Silverz
Is your grill pushed in? I got my bumper...

Is your grill pushed in?

I got my bumper caught on a wheel stop and it pushed the grill in on one side when I pulled the car out of the parking spot and it caused a popping like sound when turning...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-07-2019, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,964
Posted By Silverz
I always get the mobile1 full synthetic 5 quart...

I always get the mobile1 full synthetic 5 quart jug. Change out the oil filter. Never had any problems.

Yes. Too much or too little oil can kill your engine if you don’t get it adjusted...
Forum: CANADA 05-02-2019, 06:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 31,551
Posted By Silverz
No. I had bought the plugs on eBay because I was...

No. I had bought the plugs on eBay because I was going to do it myself. After looking at a few YouTube clips and seeing everyone complaining about how I have of a pain in the butt it was. I think...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-02-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,964
Posted By Silverz
It wasn’t making the loud rumbling sound yet or I...

It wasn’t making the loud rumbling sound yet or I wasn’t paying attention. It was on my 350z which was a loud car and had a bad toe in alignment problem from the factory which I think caused the...
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