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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-18-2017, 03:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,938
Posted By billwot
Well, the FRS went to CarMax today. Have...

Well, the FRS went to CarMax today.

Have to admit, its really a pretty great car. Mechanically, it's 1st class...good engine, great tranny and shifter, well balanced, Japanese reliability.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-09-2017, 08:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,938
Posted By billwot
Maybe she should have gotten a 2nd job!;)

Maybe she should have gotten a 2nd job!;)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-08-2017, 10:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,938
Posted By billwot
I bought my daughter a 914 when she turned 16 I...

I bought my daughter a 914 when she turned 16 I paid $1300 for it. She drove it 2 1/2 years and when she graduated, I sold it for $3200
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-08-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,938
Posted By billwot
I didn't spend 2 years looking for the most...

I didn't spend 2 years looking for the most pristine example I could find to mod it!.;)

When I sold my pristine '91MR2 turbo in 2003, I had added a simple boost controller, and my own design...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-08-2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,938
Posted By billwot
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-08-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,938
Posted By billwot
2011 is 987.2. I'm fully aware of the issues...

2011 is 987.2. I'm fully aware of the issues with the 987.1 cars, and only considered .2 cars. Actually, I only considered 2010+ so there would be no risk of getting an early '09 that may have...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-08-2017, 08:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,938
Posted By billwot
Yes, the above is that happens when you start...

Yes, the above is that happens when you start searching Autotrader and Cars.Com. :drool:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-08-2017, 08:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,938
Posted By billwot
LOL! I'm still a moderator on the MR2 forum, and...

LOL! I'm still a moderator on the MR2 forum, and I sold the MR2 in 2003.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-07-2017, 08:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,938
Posted By billwot
Well, engine placement really impacts 2...

Well, engine placement really impacts 2 variables. Certainly balance is important, but no matter how "perfect" the balance is, it can't totally overcome the effects of polar inertia.

I have owned...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-07-2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,938
Posted By billwot
New machine is 2011, 6spd, 42K miles. Seller had...

New machine is 2011, 6spd, 42K miles. Seller had complete maintenance history, and all Porsche scheduled maintenance items were done on time at a Porsche dealership.

Will be selling the FRS. If...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-07-2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,938
Posted By billwot
New toy

I've been thinking about this for a couple of years. So I found the right one and pulled the trigger.

I enjoy the FRS, but gentlemen, this is the ultimate driver's car!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2017, 10:06 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,715
Posted By billwot
Actually, its the current (amps) X the voltage. ...

Actually, its the current (amps) X the voltage. (watts)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,715
Posted By billwot
Well, its really a moot point because the flow...

Well, its really a moot point because the flow of fuel through the pump provides adequate cooling. So the rate of transfer to the liquid in the tank is really not a concern.

But regardless, ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,715
Posted By billwot
:thumbsup: ...and the rate of heat transfer...

:thumbsup:

...and the rate of heat transfer is directly proportional to the delta T between the 2 entities. So any heat added to the fuel will slow that rate at which the pump can give up its...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,715
Posted By billwot
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,715
Posted By billwot
Yup!

Yup!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-27-2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,715
Posted By billwot
The "submerged in fuel cools the pump" is a myth....

The "submerged in fuel cools the pump" is a myth. Yes, at start-up, the fuel will be somewhat cool, and yes, heat generated by the pump will be transferred to the cool liquid fuel.

But soon the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-27-2017, 07:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,637
Posted By billwot
Well, I, uh..own...a few. :)And they do tend to...

Well, I, uh..own...a few. :)And they do tend to hold their value better than most things. But again, the only important collector items are NIB, unfired.

Some years ago, I bought a 1st gen...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-27-2017, 04:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,637
Posted By billwot
Guns are for shootin', wine is for drinkin',...

Guns are for shootin', wine is for drinkin', cigars are for smokin' and cars are for drivin'!

And they are all poor investments.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-27-2017, 10:20 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 24,715
Posted By billwot
The water and other contaminants will always be...

The water and other contaminants will always be at the bottom of the tank, full or empty.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-26-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,844
Posted By billwot
Just FYI, anytime you wrench on a vehicle, there...

Just FYI, anytime you wrench on a vehicle, there be obvious evidence, even if you replace the OEM parts.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-24-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 33,610
Posted By billwot
Turn off A/C and defrost and see if the sound...

Turn off A/C and defrost and see if the sound goes away. Pretty simple diagnostic.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-23-2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 33,610
Posted By billwot
Guys, this really isn't complicated. Think about...

Guys, this really isn't complicated. Think about it

You have a belt-driven load device (the compressor) that cycles on and off. Under running conditions it starts under load (there is still...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-23-2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,499
Posted By billwot
As manual trannies have become somewhat rare, and...

As manual trannies have become somewhat rare, and found almost exclusively on sport/performance cars, there have been a number of "adages" created and circulated on the internet.

Folks seem to...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-22-2017, 11:57 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,499
Posted By billwot
That's a Model A Ford. As a matter of fact, that...

That's a Model A Ford. As a matter of fact, that was my first car (age 14) and my first floor shift.

And unlike modern manual trannies, that shifter actually sits right on top of the tranny,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-22-2017, 08:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,796
Posted By billwot
Oh, you're paying for it, trust me! ;) But...

Oh, you're paying for it, trust me! ;)

But regardless, I think I would still want to hear the terms from the provider, not a message board. JMHO :D
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-22-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,499
Posted By billwot
I have had floor-shifter manual vehicles pretty...

I have had floor-shifter manual vehicles pretty much constantly for over 50 years, and I have always rested my hand on the shifter. I have never pushed one out of gear, or into another gear...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-22-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,499
Posted By billwot
You mean like "Engines need backpressure"? ...

You mean like "Engines need backpressure"? :rolleyes::rolleyes:
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-22-2017, 07:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,796
Posted By billwot
Just FYI, if you're actually considering spending...

Just FYI, if you're actually considering spending your money on a pricey 3rd party warranty, I think I would discuss the terms with the provider, not some anonymous opinions on a message...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-22-2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 27,499
Posted By billwot
Of all of the silly car myths on the internet,...

Of all of the silly car myths on the internet, this is onbe of the silliest. The shifter assy is mounted on bracket, fastened to the housing tailshaft. There is no way it loads any internal tranny...
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