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Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 10-25-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 101,068
Posted By themadpants
Great write up! All I can say to people who...

Great write up!

All I can say to people who do there own brake work:

Buy the flare wrench. You will be glad you did when it saves your brake lines from stripped "bolt" heads etc.

It will be...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-25-2012, 12:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,194
Posted By themadpants
It is definitely worth the change if you are an...

It is definitely worth the change if you are an audiophile, but you need the speakers to back it up. Also a good choice as it has optional bluetooth connectivity for hands free calls.

I am...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-22-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 130,642
Posted By themadpants
you can download maps to work offline with google...

you can download maps to work offline with google maps. So you could feasibly connect to your home wifi, and download the map before you head off..

I basically downloaded the whole of the bay area...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-22-2012, 12:43 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 130,642
Posted By themadpants
Awesome! Let us know if he responds? :thanks: ...

Awesome! Let us know if he responds? :thanks:



It appears to have the 1ghz cpu and the 512 ram, as well as android 2.3 according to the listing. So I am hovering over the buy now button,...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-22-2012, 01:28 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 130,642
Posted By themadpants
That is my only concern. I am not sure.. I would...

That is my only concern. I am not sure.. I would like to think its made in the same factory, to the same specs (other specs are identical) but maybe that is the cause of the cost difference?
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-21-2012, 11:20 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 130,642
Posted By themadpants
Any chance of getting a mod to clean up this...

Any chance of getting a mod to clean up this thread?

coyote,I think if you want to get it for $200-300 (Adayo), you would have to look at alibaba or the likes.
I have seen a very similar unit to...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-21-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 130,642
Posted By themadpants
I am struggling to see your argument? What is...

I am struggling to see your argument? What is your point?

And please don't forget to include the cost of a licensed copy if windows in your "wintel" build.

Now try moving your win 7 or win 8...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-19-2012, 02:53 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 68,042
Posted By themadpants
Can I ask how old you are? I used to say things...

Can I ask how old you are? I used to say things like that, and would buy knock off's etc. But if you want something to last, you have to spend the money. These days if I cannot afford the quality...
Forum: Northern California 10-19-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 477
Views: 136,145
Posted By themadpants
LOL! What are they thinking? ...

LOL! What are they thinking?

http://i.imgur.com/IQcVO.jpg
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-18-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 130,642
Posted By themadpants
Now that we have established that CAR-PCs are on...

Now that we have established that CAR-PCs are on the way out and were last decades thing, lets praise the direction they are going in please? :iono:

Yes, some people may be offended at the price...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-17-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 107,010
Posted By themadpants
I wonder if you can extract your favored...

I wonder if you can extract your favored interface to an APK and get it to run on the other unit?

I would love to find out, though I hear it is a challenge to root these head units?
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-16-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,338
Posted By themadpants
That defense went out the window when you used...

That defense went out the window when you used the emoticons and the "no thanks" at the end of your post.

:sigh:

Its not my cup of tea, but I think it looks bad ass at the same time.

To the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-14-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,205
Posted By themadpants
This is actually the technically correct way to...

This is actually the technically correct way to hill start. The best kind of correct :bellyroll:

I used to instruct drivers in South Africa, where most people drive manuals, and a hill start is...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-13-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 32,564
Posted By themadpants
Any possibility of a review on your android...

Any possibility of a review on your android headunit? I am in the market for one. I would really appreciate it!

Thanks!
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-10-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,840
Posted By themadpants
The dealer I would of thought? Maybe try Carson...

The dealer I would of thought? Maybe try Carson Toyota here on the forum.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-10-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,419
Posted By themadpants
And this is why sidewalls fail on extremely...

And this is why sidewalls fail on extremely stretched tires, kids.

It is a little unnerving to have people doing this and driving on public roads.

Also, to the people saying it will be "fine"...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-10-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,436
Posted By themadpants
The sad thing is she is paying month by month,...

The sad thing is she is paying month by month, and if they hike her rates, she will probably drop it all together. I feel sorry for the next sob she drives into. :(
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-08-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,718
Posted By themadpants
Check it out...

Check it out (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19339955/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/t/street-racers-souped-up-cars-crushed/#.UHLv2E3oQjI)

videos
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-25-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,873
Posted By themadpants
I think this test would have held more weight if...

I think this test would have held more weight if they had kept the same rims. Changing the mass of the actual rim must affect it too..

Still, I guess what they are pointing out is still true to...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-25-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,844
Posted By themadpants
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17228
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-25-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,434
Posted By themadpants
Actually, as usual, Apple have just copied what...

Actually, as usual, Apple have just copied what has already been done. Google have had turn by turn navigation via Google maps on the Android platform for over two years now.

Dont get me wrong, I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-19-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 413
Views: 132,900
Posted By themadpants
I guess you could have them use the door cup...

I guess you could have them use the door cup holder and then have a soft place for your elbows? Win Win! :thumbup:
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 09-18-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,823
Posted By themadpants
Nice one boet! That must have been early...

Nice one boet!

That must have been early morning? Unusual to see so few cars on the pass.

This thread is making me home sick!
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 09-18-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 87,231
Posted By themadpants
Just for clarification: So that means...

Just for clarification:



So that means the flashing brake lights mod people are doing is the most likely source of a fix it ticket. And that you cannot remove the factory third brake light,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-17-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,154,577
Posted By themadpants
You are gunning it when the CEL and TC lights are...

You are gunning it when the CEL and TC lights are on?

:confused0068:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-17-2012, 01:38 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 32,477
Posted By themadpants
This needs to be answered :thanks:

This needs to be answered :thanks:
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 09-14-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 143,545
Posted By themadpants
:thanks: Nice work! :happy0180:

:thanks:

Nice work! :happy0180:
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 09-13-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 143,545
Posted By themadpants
No finished pics? Also, a picture of it in the...

No finished pics? Also, a picture of it in the ignition too would be cool.

Thanks!
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 09-06-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,823
Posted By themadpants
Nice! I grew up in Bergvliet in the southern...

Nice! I grew up in Bergvliet in the southern suburbs. I know those roads in the clip well. Don't worry about the haters, you were definitely not speeding excessively. :iono:

This car reminds me of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-05-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 87,201
Posted By themadpants
Just ignore him. Feeding Trolls never works. I...

Just ignore him. Feeding Trolls never works. I wish him well with his M3. Especially with the rate gas prices are going up. :thumbsup:
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