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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-12-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 1,534
Views: 329,869
Posted By texas2888
I don't think I slammed the car in any way. I...

I don't think I slammed the car in any way. I was asked by a member why the change and I gave the honest truth as to MY experience. I'm a "car" person and I'm sure the 370Z won't be my last...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-11-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1,534
Views: 329,869
Posted By texas2888
Let's see...where should I start? Power was...

Let's see...where should I start?

Power was a big issue for me. I had quite a few mods done to the car; supercharged, full exhaust, tuned, etc. It didn't really do that much to help it. I mean,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-11-2014, 07:23 AM
Replies: 1,534
Views: 329,869
Posted By texas2888
Well, the Scion FR-S affair has come to an end...

Well, the Scion FR-S affair has come to an end for me. I traded mine in on September 1. Now the happy owner of a 2014 370Z. That is all.

http://michaelmarek.net/370z/z_1.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-13-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1,534
Views: 329,869
Posted By texas2888
Changed the wheels again. I should have done...

Changed the wheels again. I should have done this in the first place. Next up; plans are to take the car to my tuner and have the Innovate supercharger installed this weekend. Can't wait for that!...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-19-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 56,245
Posted By texas2888
I JUST got those same rims this week! Enkei M52's

I JUST got those same rims this week! Enkei M52's
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-27-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 1,534
Views: 329,869
Posted By texas2888
I picked mine up 1 year and 12 days ago. Still...

I picked mine up 1 year and 12 days ago. Still love the car but still wish it had more power! Lets see, I've put 18" MB Motoring Weapon wheels with Yokohama YK580 235/40/18 tires, FT86 Speed Factory...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 04-23-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 37,979
Posted By texas2888
http://www.michaelmarek.net/scion/large/lam_14.jpg...

http://www.michaelmarek.net/scion/large/lam_14.jpg
http://www.michaelmarek.net/scion/large/lam_1.jpg
http://www.michaelmarek.net/scion/large/lam_8.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-10-2013, 11:30 PM
Replies: 1,534
Views: 329,869
Posted By texas2888
Hard to believe that it's been a year since the...

Hard to believe that it's been a year since the Long Beach trip!!!
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-13-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 129,620
Posted By texas2888
I purchased aftermarket wheels back in June. I...

I purchased aftermarket wheels back in June. I also purchased another set of sensors at the same time at Discount Tires. There is STILL no solution to resetting those sensors to work with the car. ...
Forum: Southwest 11-29-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,088
Posted By texas2888
Austin Trip

Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to go on the trip this weekend. We had a waterline break in my house while we were out of town and it created a lot of damage. I'll be spending time with...
Forum: Southwest 11-15-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,088
Posted By texas2888
Hum, I get back from Nevada the day before. ...

Hum, I get back from Nevada the day before. Leaving at 6pm has us driving there in the dark. Any chance of us leaving early Saturday morning?
Forum: Southwest 11-11-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,090
Posted By texas2888
Yeah, it would be like buying a former rental...

Yeah, it would be like buying a former rental car. I think we all know how rental cars are driven! If there are any car salesmen on this site, I apologize in advance. But in my vast experience in...
Forum: Southwest 11-11-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,090
Posted By texas2888
I was one of the First 86 and I can tell you,...

I was one of the First 86 and I can tell you, there's nothing different about the car at all. BUT, I'll sell it to you for...ummm...$29,900.00!!! Ha, just kidding (sort of). I'll sell anything for...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-08-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 105,134
Posted By texas2888
This is what D3 told me: The turbo system...

This is what D3 told me:

The turbo system with fuel system components is $5499.99, for locals it is an additional $500 for the dyno tune and $300 for the EcuTek license, if the customer already...
Forum: Southwest 10-31-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,546
Posted By texas2888
I'll be at Taco Cabana at 0600, draggin' my...

I'll be at Taco Cabana at 0600, draggin' my @$$!!! ;) Fortunately, I live close by.
Forum: Southwest 10-31-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 1,330
Views: 288,061
Posted By texas2888
I'll be there. Looks like it's going to warm up...

I'll be there. Looks like it's going to warm up a little this weekend (or at least Saturday). I would think we'd want to park in the same location next to the buildings for some shade. Plus, it's...
Forum: Southwest 10-25-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 1,330
Views: 288,061
Posted By texas2888
Well, I will CERTAINLY make sure I'm there in...

Well, I will CERTAINLY make sure I'm there in November then. I wasn't able to make the October show. Although your car's transformation is very impressive, I don't think I'll be going to that...
Forum: Southwest 10-25-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1,330
Views: 288,061
Posted By texas2888
Is he going to pay off all my taxes??? But you...

Is he going to pay off all my taxes??? But you certainly have my attention and I'm not sure I want to wait for another Trump-esk type teaser. Any hint as to what the "best news in the world" is?
Forum: Southwest 10-24-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1,330
Views: 288,061
Posted By texas2888
No, we're talking about Fred Haas Country on 249....

No, we're talking about Fred Haas Country on 249. My car was one of the First 86 so it's been around for some time!
Forum: Southwest 10-24-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 1,330
Views: 288,061
Posted By texas2888
Shew, I'm glad that wasn't me!!! :thumbup: Ha,...

Shew, I'm glad that wasn't me!!! :thumbup: Ha, I live in that area, use Fred Haas Toyota and I'm old compared to most FR-S owners, I'm sure (48, but at least not bald). BUT, I have an Asphalt...
Forum: Southwest 10-11-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 1,330
Views: 288,061
Posted By texas2888
I use them as I live just up the street from...

I use them as I live just up the street from them. BUT, I can't say that I've ever had a problem with them. They've always been really responsive and friendly when I go there. On many occasions,...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-10-2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,658
Posted By texas2888
FR-S at Williams Airport

I had a professional take some shots of my FR-S last week. While he was doing his thing, I took some shots myself. I'm sure they won't be as good as his, but I thought they turned out pretty nice!...
Forum: Southwest 09-26-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1,330
Views: 288,061
Posted By texas2888
But those other states have state taxes!!! ...

But those other states have state taxes!!!
http://www.50states.com/flag/image/nunst070.gif
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-11-2012, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1,113
Views: 324,012
Posted By texas2888
In my case, the wait IS the issue now. The last...

In my case, the wait IS the issue now. The last time I spoke to them, which was several weeks ago, I was told that they'd all be shipped out in the next two weeks (at that time). I'm not getting...
Forum: Southwest 09-05-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1,330
Views: 288,061
Posted By texas2888
I'd be interested!

I'd be interested!
Forum: Southwest 09-05-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 1,330
Views: 288,061
Posted By texas2888
Hey, I was just in Lake Charles this past...

Hey, I was just in Lake Charles this past weekend! I'm at L'auberge quite often.

I got mine at Fred Haas Toyota/Scion Country in Tomball and they're a great dealership to work with. BUT, I'm not...
Forum: Southwest 09-05-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 1,330
Views: 288,061
Posted By texas2888
Very nice. I was just thinking about hiring...

Very nice. I was just thinking about hiring someone to do that for me too! Also, I wanted to ask where you got the red lug nuts? I ordered some on eBay but they didn't fit (even after they told me...
Forum: Southwest 09-04-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,430
Posted By texas2888
The first Saturday of each month.

The first Saturday of each month.
Forum: Southwest 09-04-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,430
Posted By texas2888
Yet more pictures! ...

Yet more pictures!

http://community.webshots.com/album/583345715CrsuJM?vhost=community
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-29-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 43,239
Posted By texas2888
Wow, maybe you should be writing articles. That...

Wow, maybe you should be writing articles. That was very well said!!!
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