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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-21-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,385
Posted By ic-racer
Actually the tires are new from Coker tire....

Actually the tires are new from Coker tire. Original XWX. I had to park in some mud (actually my yard, to let another car out of the drive). I don't park it in the street.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-23-2022, 10:16 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,385
Posted By ic-racer
Still loving my 1.0. I have only replaced...

Still loving my 1.0.

I have only replaced oil and a flat. Has about 40,000 miles at this time.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-07-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,385
Posted By ic-racer
Still enjoying mine.

Still enjoying mine.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-18-2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 17,766
Posted By ic-racer
I got used to having the BMW place do the oil in...

I got used to having the BMW place do the oil in my BMW when it was free (this is, of course the idea).
So when I got a free oil change with the FRS I took it to the Toyota dealer. This was a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-16-2018, 09:33 AM
Replies: 24,604
Views: 7,224,954
Posted By ic-racer
The drive-through to Starbucks has some cement...

The drive-through to Starbucks has some cement berm that I struck a few times. I guess the SUVs and such just run right over the berm and no one notices it makes the corner too sharp of a turn....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-16-2017, 09:58 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 204,255
Posted By ic-racer
Helicopters in the trunk...

Helicopters in the trunk...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-15-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 24,095
Posted By ic-racer
In my state the Insurance Comissioner's job is to...

In my state the Insurance Comissioner's job is to ensure the insurance companies make money and stay in business. I know she told me directly.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-28-2015, 08:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,438
Posted By ic-racer
Acceleration dynos (chassis dynos, inertia dyno)...

Acceleration dynos (chassis dynos, inertia dyno) are a relatively new item spawned by the availability of inexpensive computer power to do the spin-up calculations. What car manufacturer are you...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-17-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 42,022
Posted By ic-racer
Gates shifter probably has little need on a...

Gates shifter probably has little need on a street car with synchros in which the shift lever attaches right to the transmission. The gated shifter prevents missed shifts from the diagonal move that...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-08-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 33,257
Posted By ic-racer
You know that by getting a FRS you will become a...

You know that by getting a FRS you will become a 'car guy.'
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-29-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 38,382
Posted By ic-racer
I got one of these off E-bay to go with my full...

I got one of these off E-bay to go with my full size 1.0 FRS.
http://img.amiami.jp/images/product/main/133//TOY-SCL2-22764.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-11-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,174
Posted By ic-racer
What was wrong with it? Did it fail and leave you...

What was wrong with it? Did it fail and leave you stranded?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-01-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,314
Posted By ic-racer
True, but I think it compliments a "Break Pedal"...

True, but I think it compliments a "Break Pedal" delete even better.

Seriously, you may or may not know there are bicyclists (hopefully not near where I live) that are proponents of brake lever...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-20-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 129,560
Posted By ic-racer
Reminds me of a horseshoe crab... ...

Reminds me of a horseshoe crab...
http://liveimages.motoring.com.au/motoring/general/editorial/ge4805244611818935767.jpg...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-17-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,614
Posted By ic-racer
Nice work on your model. Tamiya also makes a...

Nice work on your model.

Tamiya also makes a 1/10 RC model. A little harder to modify Lexan, so I just have a 1.0 paint job on a stock 86 body.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-04-2015, 11:54 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 69,581
Posted By ic-racer
Since we are talking boxer engines how about the...

Since we are talking boxer engines how about the double boxer BRM:
Lotus 43-BRM H16 start up - AMAZING - YouTube
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-03-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 69,581
Posted By ic-racer
Boxer engine is one of the main selling points...

Boxer engine is one of the main selling points for me. One-third of the engine in my other car (which is really just an upgraded Berlinetta Boxer with red cam covers)....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-27-2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,103
Posted By ic-racer
After a few drives I'd think anyone can tell it...

After a few drives I'd think anyone can tell it kick you in the back from 2 to 3k but not much happens when you floor it after that until around 5k. I don't know why people don't think the power...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-27-2015, 09:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,103
Posted By ic-racer
Do you know anything about gearing for internal...

Do you know anything about gearing for internal combustion engines?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-27-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,159
Posted By ic-racer
Also a 238 hp Rally car (CS-R3) ...

Also a 238 hp Rally car (CS-R3)

http://www.toyota-motorsport.com/motorsport/en/cars/gt86-cs-r3#tab1
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-10-2015, 01:13 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 175,658
Posted By ic-racer
I just had my Testarossa done and it was $13,000...

I just had my Testarossa done and it was $13,000 but that included a new clutch, new tires, a bunch of little things that go bad in 25 years and enclosed transportation >200mi there and back.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-10-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,435
Posted By ic-racer
My 1.0 Series six-speed did not have any...

My 1.0 Series six-speed did not have any additional cost 'options.' For example, no Bespoke. In fact it was actually below list price with a $250 'internet discount.'
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-01-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 330,230
Posted By ic-racer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/ic-racer/20...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/ic-racer/2015/file_2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/ic-racer/2015/file_7.jpg
I compared my 308 Dino to the FR-S. Both have about the same width...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-21-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 22,085
Posted By ic-racer
The only thing I have noticed is how cold the...

The only thing I have noticed is how cold the shifter is. The other front engine cars I have had from the 70s and 80s heat up the shifter shaft and knob pretty well.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-08-2015, 08:10 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 330,230
Posted By ic-racer
I Bought the body from Tamiya and put it on a...

I Bought the body from Tamiya and put it on a Tamiya TT02 I already had. The body alone is hard to find and I could only find the Toyota decals. The FR-S in the link is hard to find as a separate...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-07-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 330,230
Posted By ic-racer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/ic-racer/20...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/ic-racer/2015/file_3.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-07-2015, 08:02 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 330,230
Posted By ic-racer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/ic-racer/20...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/ic-racer/2015/file_5.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-23-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 40,072
Posted By ic-racer
Over 50 here. Here is a picture from 1977 of my...

Over 50 here. Here is a picture from 1977 of my first car. I'd like to have a small, lightweight Italian car again, but Japanese have outdone the Italians in that respect.
I currently have other...
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