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Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-01-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 36,201
Posted By brianbot5000
A video posted on reddit yesterday…. ...

A video posted on reddit yesterday….

https://www.reddit.com/r/GR86/comments/15f084n/oil_pressure_logged_canyon_run/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-17-2013, 02:18 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 96,950
Posted By brianbot5000
This doesn't even make sense to me. Plasti-dip...

This doesn't even make sense to me. Plasti-dip the fuck out of everything, paint wheels pink and lime green, put rally 14 rally lights all over your car, whatever - at least you can still drive the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-24-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,151,646
Posted By brianbot5000
I'll be interested to see what happens when this...

I'll be interested to see what happens when this CEL pops up after the 3 year/36k warranty. (Unless engine components are covered longer - anyone know if that's the case?) As it stands now, based...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-19-2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 32,576
Posted By brianbot5000
Subscribed. I went from wanting new exhaust tips...

Subscribed. I went from wanting new exhaust tips to wanting this exhaust, within the span of a couple hours.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-08-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 285
Views: 194,736
Posted By brianbot5000
State: WA Town: Shoreline Dealer: Carter...

State: WA
Town: Shoreline
Dealer: Carter Subaru
Sales: Joe Spitz
Service: N/A
Story: I worked with Joe when pre-ordering mine back in March of 2012. He's totally straight forward and was...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-04-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 60,457
Posted By brianbot5000
My list, fwiw: 1) Brand (Subaru owner, fan)...

My list, fwiw:

1) Brand (Subaru owner, fan)
2) Interior - dash, seats
3) Better/more features and amenities
4) Too old to drive a Scion. :)
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-31-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 290,243
Posted By brianbot5000
I pretty much agree with you, it is unacceptable....

I pretty much agree with you, it is unacceptable. But here's the reality of the situation: There aren't many of these cars out there, it's not a mass-market vehicle, so it just isn't going to get...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-29-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,089
Posted By brianbot5000
I *knew* there was a reason I spent an extra few...

I *knew* there was a reason I spent an extra few thousand bucks on my BRZ - I get the full instrument sweep on start-up.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-29-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 290,243
Posted By brianbot5000
There are a lot of options for dealing with the...

There are a lot of options for dealing with the chirp if it bugs you that badly (it bugged me) - something you can do until they (hopefully) come out with a fix, although most likely they won't. ...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-17-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,845
Posted By brianbot5000
I'm all for driving the car - afterall, it's not...

I'm all for driving the car - afterall, it's not a Ferrari.

That said - bought mine June 15th, and have 2300 miles. When the weather is shitty, which it is quite often in Seattle, I just prefer...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-27-2012, 02:18 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 19,551
Posted By brianbot5000
Truck liner, a must for the rainy Northwest (even...

Truck liner, a must for the rainy Northwest (even though I typically avoid driving in the real rainy days).

http://brianhoskins.com/img/photo-trunk.JPG
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-11-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,079
Posted By brianbot5000
I always thought dealers got to bill corporate...

I always thought dealers got to bill corporate for warranty work. Is that not the case? And if so, what about warranty work is so undesirable?
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-11-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 66,336
Posted By brianbot5000
How long did that take? Did they make you...

How long did that take? Did they make you demonstrate the GPS issue before they would fix it? I bought my car there, and would take it there fore these services if it's not too much of a pain (I...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-29-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,976
Posted By brianbot5000
Keep up posted - interested in how this turns...

Keep up posted - interested in how this turns out. Knock on wood - no "real" issues here yet, but still very low on mileage. In a way, you should be thankful that you're encountering this now - my...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-29-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 364,344
Posted By brianbot5000
No expert here, but it probably doesn't do much...

No expert here, but it probably doesn't do much damage. My father's early 2000's Mercury Sable (yes, Sable - think Ford Taurus) had a good 2 inches of water sloshing around at the bottom of his tail...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-09-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 36,462
Posted By brianbot5000
Look on the bright side, at least it's limited...

Look on the bright side, at least it's limited (99%) to the door, and doesn't run onto the rear quarter-panel. New door isn't cheap, but it's cheaper than a new door plus a new quarter-panel. :)
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-22-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,555
Posted By brianbot5000
Sounds similar to this:...

Sounds similar to this: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16997

I've experienced this too, intermittently, only when accelerating from a stop (coming off of idle). RPM's dip...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-22-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,359,248
Posted By brianbot5000
Seriously - if you don't have at least 500 miles...

Seriously - if you don't have at least 500 miles on the car yet, don't bother posting about crickets. As long as you're using ethanol fuel, they'll come - just give it time. :)
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-20-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 31,249
Posted By brianbot5000
I like the idea of my BRZ checking on itself in...

I like the idea of my BRZ checking on itself in the middle of the night. Now if only it would self-diagnose the cricket sound and implement a fix.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-20-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 3,104
Views: 1,151,646
Posted By brianbot5000
I didn't read your other posts, but just noticed...

I didn't read your other posts, but just noticed you're from Renton. Which dealership did you take it for servicing? Walkers? Just curious in case I have the same problem - then I can take it...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-19-2012, 01:17 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 202,099
Posted By brianbot5000
Funniest post I've read in a long time. Thanks! ...

Funniest post I've read in a long time. Thanks!

And as for who this was directed towards (86'er) - I think he meant this in a "with all due respect", "just trying to be helpful" sort of way, so...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-14-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,577
Posted By brianbot5000
Congratulations! You have to be top 10 for...

Congratulations! You have to be top 10 for making it the most miles until CEL. Doesn't exactly give me confidence (1100 miles here - no CEL).
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-14-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,451
Posted By brianbot5000
But it's not just the mainstream idle dip issue,...

But it's not just the mainstream idle dip issue, which I haven't really had happen much or at all - that being, the rpm's dip when idling, on it's own, randomly.

The issue outlined above is that...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-14-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 323,161
Posted By brianbot5000
That sounds similar to something described here: ...

That sounds similar to something described here:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16997

I had this happen today.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-14-2012, 03:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,451
Posted By brianbot5000
I noticed this today. At first I thought maybe I...

I noticed this today. At first I thought maybe I wasn't giving enough gas as i was letting out the clutch - like it was engaging before I was applying throttle and therefore rpms were dropping. But...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-13-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,359,248
Posted By brianbot5000
By the way - I know this has been covered a ton...

By the way - I know this has been covered a ton already, but just had to share (mostly out of excitement)... If you haven't tried the non-ethanol stuff yet, I suggest you do, even if it means...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-13-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,359,248
Posted By brianbot5000
I read a lot about these too - ironically, it's...

I read a lot about these too - ironically, it's why I didn't get a 335i. Nice huh?

In any case, I'm not sure it explains why the sound goes away when you use non-ethanol fuel. I know there have...
Forum: Northwest 09-12-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 407
Views: 71,277
Posted By brianbot5000
Can't come - will be in NY for work. Hope it's a...

Can't come - will be in NY for work. Hope it's a good turnout, take some good pics.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-22-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,359,248
Posted By brianbot5000
^^ This is what needs to happen - something from...

^^ This is what needs to happen - something from owners that gets traction online and in public...the equivalent of the issue "going viral" (even though I hate that term!). Facebook, or...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-21-2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,359,248
Posted By brianbot5000
Here's why I would be (and am) slightly worried...

Here's why I would be (and am) slightly worried about the crickets: It didn't do this when new, took a few hundred miles to begin. So what's it going to be like another 10k miles from now? 40k...
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