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Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-04-2016, 11:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,811
Posted By wlfpck
Maybe I'm crazy but that doesn't quite look like...

Maybe I'm crazy but that doesn't quite look like it is down to metal. Looks like the area is just chipped through a Chip Guard? The wavey paint in that area is due to paint being placed over a hard...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-25-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2,577
Views: 827,315
Posted By wlfpck
Honestly, the guy probably bought a fart can...

Honestly, the guy probably bought a fart can muffler, had a muffler shop cut the existing one off and weld his new one on.

Think those really crappy cherry bomb exhausts from the late 90s.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-25-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,314
Posted By wlfpck
If you used one of those duplicolor pens or...

If you used one of those duplicolor pens or whatever, just use rubbing alcohol and the touch up paint will come right off.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-25-2016, 01:16 PM
Replies: 2,577
Views: 827,315
Posted By wlfpck
There's a white FR-S near me that always tries to...

There's a white FR-S near me that always tries to race everyone. His parents bought him the car and he is constantly trying to race people.

I really don't think he understands that while SOME...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-18-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 71,018
Posted By wlfpck
Updated to add some torque capacity information...

Updated to add some torque capacity information that I found. New information is listed under the general information section with their reference materials.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-23-2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 38,505
Posted By wlfpck
Not really gonna get into the debate about the...

Not really gonna get into the debate about the MPG thing. Just saw this statement and figured it should be noted that...

There's no turbo chargers on the Prius because people who buy them are not...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 11-26-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2,577
Views: 827,315
Posted By wlfpck
Probably because the Kia Forte Koup is the...

Probably because the Kia Forte Koup is the cheapest 200 hp car you can get that is new.

Mommy and daddy buy their kiddies one since it has the 10 year 100K mile warranty. Kiddies gets the 1.6L...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-29-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,931
Posted By wlfpck
I'd stay away from those cheap universal ones on...

I'd stay away from those cheap universal ones on ebay and such.

Like you said with the metal shavings, there could be a lot of issues.

These cheap oil cans are mass produced and they focus on...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-29-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,212
Posted By wlfpck
I'm glad more people are starting to post about...

I'm glad more people are starting to post about the potential dangers of the lightened crank pulley. People got pretty upset when I mentioned it a couple years back, even when I included supporting...
Forum: Southwest 09-29-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,606
Posted By wlfpck
What back roads do you guys hit? ...

What back roads do you guys hit?



you're*

"your" used to show possession.
"you're" is a contraction of "you are".
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-26-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,086
Posted By wlfpck
That could be the case. Or it could also be that...

That could be the case. Or it could also be that paint now days are super easy to chip :(

No idea for sure though. :(
Forum: Southwest 09-26-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1,330
Views: 288,079
Posted By wlfpck
Waved at a White brz with a ft86club sticker in...

Waved at a White brz with a ft86club sticker in clear lake. I'm in a silver 2015 gti.

Driver did not wave back. :(
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 09-26-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2,577
Views: 827,315
Posted By wlfpck
Are people blasting music or doing something that...

Are people blasting music or doing something that draws attention all the street racers?

Never been challenged in any of my cars.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 09-26-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,086
Posted By wlfpck
Plastidip is rubber so it could very well be that...

Plastidip is rubber so it could very well be that a stone/pebble hit the car and cracked the paint underneath the plastidip but didn't damage the plastidip itself.

In regards to whether or not you...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 09-16-2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 30,875
Posted By wlfpck
I think it boils down to the "enthusiasts...

I think it boils down to the "enthusiasts associated with the brand".

The scion tC (gen 1) was out for a while before the FR-S came out. You could probably use "The world of tCs" as a good...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 05-29-2014, 09:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,237
Posted By wlfpck
Haha nice! I did the same thing. Couldn't...

Haha nice!

I did the same thing. Couldn't use the rhino ramps that Autozone carries so I had to make some. Pretty much did the same thing you did except I did not do the angle cuts.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-29-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 22,173
Posted By wlfpck
A lot of honda engines make 200 or more N/A as a...

A lot of honda engines make 200 or more N/A as a 4-cylinder.

F20b
F20c
F22c1
H22 (regular)
H22 (from type S prelude)
K20 (certain ones)
K24 (certain ones)
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-28-2014, 11:23 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 16,936
Posted By wlfpck
Yep. That's what I am kind of worried about and...

Yep. That's what I am kind of worried about and got my mk6 instead of the mk7 gti.

German engineers/manufacturing plants have a stereotype of being extremely clean and OCD about details.
Forum: Great Lakes 01-24-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,841
Posted By wlfpck
You know which one I'm talking about? I...

You know which one I'm talking about?

I guess the car is hard to miss. I thought for a little that it was the Toyota dealership's that they used as a display model or something. But they said it...
Forum: Great Lakes 01-24-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 838
Views: 143,521
Posted By wlfpck
Hm.... Is that out where Hocking Hills is?

Hm.... Is that out where Hocking Hills is?
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-24-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 16,936
Posted By wlfpck
Yep. This is correct. This is going to be...

Yep. This is correct. This is going to be interesting. Hopefully there will not be any difference in quality but we'll see.
Forum: Great Lakes 01-22-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,841
Posted By wlfpck
Anyone here own the White FR-S with the HUGE rear...

Anyone here own the White FR-S with the HUGE rear spoiler and I think it a huge vinyl 86 on the hood?

Saw it parked on the side of the street near the intersection of Mayfield Rd. and Coventry a...
Forum: Great Lakes 01-22-2014, 04:30 PM
Replies: 838
Views: 143,521
Posted By wlfpck
Are you talking the Meadows Run/Tail of the Newt?...

Are you talking the Meadows Run/Tail of the Newt?

Near brecksville in the metro parks?

The Boston Mills/Brandywine area is pretty nice too.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-21-2014, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2,577
Views: 827,315
Posted By wlfpck
I hope you're turboed/supercharged or something.

I hope you're turboed/supercharged or something.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-21-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 28,460
Posted By wlfpck
Don't forget about the complaints about the lack...

Don't forget about the complaints about the lack of power in the car and how it isn't "fair" that they can't smoke corvettes and that they shouldn't have to turbo/supercharge to make 400+ hp.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-06-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 27,571
Posted By wlfpck
This issue has been brought up repeatedly in the...

This issue has been brought up repeatedly in the past.

It's a $100 pulley that is lighter than stock. Some people swear by these. Others say they'll cause engine failure.


Couple key things...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-03-2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 74,822
Posted By wlfpck
I think if you hit a pothole/manhole cover/etc....

I think if you hit a pothole/manhole cover/etc. and you crumple your fender... well... that sucks I guess.

I personally think a good setup would be something that is functional for daily driving. ...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-03-2014, 10:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,084
Posted By wlfpck
Full bolton MS3s are nothing to joke around with....

Full bolton MS3s are nothing to joke around with. If the driver can maintain traction from a dig... those things are quick.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-03-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 357
Views: 130,018
Posted By wlfpck
I used to call it "rice" then recently with the...

I used to call it "rice" then recently with the whole "rice" being used to describe w/e people just don't like... I just lump what you described as "I don't like it".

The trend where people use...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-03-2014, 10:40 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,362
Posted By wlfpck
Looking at the stats of the CLA250 on Motor...

Looking at the stats of the CLA250 on Motor Trend... I'm kind of shocked by how it's 0-60 and 1/4 mile time. The time on those is comparable to the GTI and GLI which are both cheaper than the...
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