follow ft86club on our blog, twitter or facebook
Ft86Club
FT86CLUB.COM
Register Garage Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Go Back   Scion FR-S Forum | Subaru BRZ Forum | Toyota 86 GT 86 Forum | AS1 Forum - FT86CLUB > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results

Page 1 of 4 1 234
Showing results 1 to 30 of 98
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Braces
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-16-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 314
Posted By Braces
This site is really fast compared to sites like...

This site is really fast compared to sites like ferrarichat, audiR8, etc. When this site starts using advertising popups .... then it will really be SLOW.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-16-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,716
Posted By Braces
I have a Firestorm FRS. My neighbor stopped me...

I have a Firestorm FRS. My neighbor stopped me and asked is that the new BRZ.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-07-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,780
Posted By Braces
Left hand at 12 o'clock and right hand resting...

Left hand at 12 o'clock and right hand resting near e-brake and manual shifter. Notice that in this position .... I seem to unknowingly disengage the traction control nannies. Not a bad thing.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-22-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,180
Posted By Braces
The FR-S isn't going anywhere. Toyota invested...

The FR-S isn't going anywhere. Toyota invested alot of R&D (read: $$$$) into this little light weight rear driver. Yes ... it is quite possible that Toyota branded the FRS a scion to "help" the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-16-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,058
Posted By Braces
This issue whether or not to pay CASH or finance...

This issue whether or not to pay CASH or finance really depends on your financial situation. Paying cash for the car really feels good ... if you can swing it. Nothing like owning a depreciating...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-04-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,446
Posted By Braces
As others have posted .... I would try the manual...

As others have posted .... I would try the manual 1st to make sure you don't make the same mistake as before. I personally would wait 1-2 yrs until the next upgraded model comes along. You are...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,488
Posted By Braces
I'll bet the engine, drivetrain outlast the body...

I'll bet the engine, drivetrain outlast the body and interior.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-07-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,747
Posted By Braces
Just because the car is a lease doesn't mean the...

Just because the car is a lease doesn't mean the stealership can do anything they want with the plates. It's YOUR car for the duration of the lease.

Re the OP. This issue with the front...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-04-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 4,229
Posted By Braces
I tend to agree and attribute it to the fact that...

I tend to agree and attribute it to the fact that most members here are less pretentious.
Forum: Subaru BRZ General Forum 01-30-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 16,519
Posted By Braces
Of course they have. They and Subaru have...

Of course they have. They and Subaru have attorneys on retainer. But as others have said .... I believe the best course of action is to allow the dealership to do the RIGHT THING. Give them a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-28-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,241
Posted By Braces
This ^^^^^^^^^^^ Not trying to disagree...

This ^^^^^^^^^^^

Not trying to disagree with the OP, but am I to understand that this window down position occurs automatically in cold weather. WHY?????

What is the point? The windows...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-28-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 11,163
Posted By Braces
After reading all these posts ... it appears that...

After reading all these posts ... it appears that there are RATTLES everywhere on this car. This is not surprising since the car was designed to be light weight. Everything is light, thin and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-24-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,077
Posted By Braces
I agree. But he's on an island. At some point...

I agree. But he's on an island. At some point ... he will need to turn left or right.

Back on thread ... yes the car is slow in the straights, but every time I go around a sharp corner faster...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 01-24-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,616
Posted By Braces
Funny .... I've been reading in the ECU section...

Funny .... I've been reading in the ECU section where Visconti opined that catback systems add little to no HP gains based on his dynos. Not sure what he said about the headerback systems.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-19-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,437
Posted By Braces
If you plan on keeping the car longer than 5 or 6...

If you plan on keeping the car longer than 5 or 6 yrs .... buy it and finance through Penfed. I lease all of my cars since I can write off a portion through my business. I also only lease for 24-36...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-15-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,509
Posted By Braces
To OP: If I was in your situation ... I...

To OP:

If I was in your situation ... I would ask for a free TRD supercharger to be installed when it arrives along with a new warranty. They may consider this rather than going through the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-15-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,702
Posted By Braces
My points based on 40 yrs of driving manuals. ...

My points based on 40 yrs of driving manuals.

1. "Aggressive" engine braking is not necessary and common sense would indicate that you are placing more stress on the mechanicals.

2. When...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-13-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,612
Posted By Braces
Is that condensation in your headlamp? LOL.

Is that condensation in your headlamp? LOL.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-09-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,717
Posted By Braces
Was the pedfed loan for 36 months?

Was the pedfed loan for 36 months?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-07-2013, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,012
Posted By Braces
Depends on what your finance rate would have...

Depends on what your finance rate would have been. I have good credit and was offered a 4.1% lease rate for 36 months. I could have financed the car through Penfed at 1.49%. Lease rates are not as...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-07-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,012
Posted By Braces
This has been covered before. Not sure about...

This has been covered before. Not sure about Canada, but currently in the USA ... lease rates are not as good as financing or purchasing rates. If you planned to keep the car .... it would have...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-30-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 32,968
Posted By Braces
I'm not sure I agree that the GT-R is the target....

I'm not sure I agree that the GT-R is the target. That is a rather large step for Toyota to take. Toyota is in the business to make money. I don't see how you can go from the 25K car (twins)...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-28-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 9,149
Posted By Braces
Paying less money for essentially the same car...

Paying less money for essentially the same car allows more money for mods. That is smart money. Who needs class.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-27-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,183
Posted By Braces
When I lived in Alaska .... I used to put some...

When I lived in Alaska .... I used to put some weight in the trunk in addition to the snow tires.
Forum: Forced Induction 12-25-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 27,118
Posted By Braces
Funny .... I visited this thread months ago and...

Funny .... I visited this thread months ago and still .... nothing relevant on the upcoming TRD SC.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-25-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 19,276
Posted By Braces
I agree if there were unresolved medical issues,...

I agree if there were unresolved medical issues, loss of work revenue, etc, etc. But indiscriminate suiing is the main problem with this country.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-23-2012, 05:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,103
Posted By Braces
Interesting. 3 GTR's in the shop. Congrats...

Interesting. 3 GTR's in the shop.

Congrats on the car.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-21-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,860
Posted By Braces
I've never been in the back seats and have no...

I've never been in the back seats and have no plans to go there.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-19-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 25,905
Posted By Braces
Not worried about next year's model. I make a...

Not worried about next year's model. I make a habit of buying/leasing the 1st yr cars. Nothing like driving around in something that very few people have. Next year ... there will be many FR-S/BRZ...
Forum: Subaru BRZ General Forum 12-18-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,095
Posted By Braces
If the car is behaving .... it gets Chevron 91. ...

If the car is behaving .... it gets Chevron 91. If it's being bad .....QuikTrip 91.
Showing results 1 to 30 of 98
Page 1 of 4 1 234

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:30 AM.

Contact Us - Scion FR-S Forum | Subaru BRZ Forum | Toyota 86 GT 86 Forum | AS1 Forum - FT86CLUB - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.