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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-03-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,158
Posted By madcap
Why not a street legal autocross specific tire...

Why not a street legal autocross specific tire like Falken Azenis RT615K?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-17-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 40,865
Posted By madcap
Wrong.

Wrong.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-17-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 40,865
Posted By madcap
What is with black wheels?

I don't get it. The new fad is black wheels. Why?


You can't see them. I like to see what I paid for.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-14-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 36,724
Posted By madcap
I got Hot Lava because I wanted the Toyota...

I got Hot Lava because I wanted the Toyota specific color. If I would have gotten a BRZ it would have been in World Rally Blue, the Subaru specific color.

I don't get compliments on the car very...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-14-2013, 09:30 AM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 965,656
Posted By madcap
Scion badge

Scion badge
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-10-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,621
Posted By madcap
makes me ashamed to own an FR-S

makes me ashamed to own an FR-S
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-01-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 46,535
Posted By madcap
I may drop it .5" but I'm not too fond of the...

I may drop it .5" but I'm not too fond of the idea of dropping 1 inch or more.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z32/djaymadcap/88CA2BA3-6AAB-472E-94E3-48684140537B-2285-000002A5CDA81F44.jpg...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-30-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,532
Posted By madcap
Updated with a few more pictures in original post.

Updated with a few more pictures in original post.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 20,639
Posted By madcap
Blockbuster still exists??

Blockbuster still exists??
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,177
Posted By madcap
no auto for my sports car

no auto for my sports car
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,177
Posted By madcap
It has happened at a constant RPM. I've...

It has happened at a constant RPM. I've accelerated slowly and held a near consistent RPM around 2800 and I've had it feel just like a switch was flipped on and the car instantly delivers more...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,177
Posted By madcap
I agree, I don't flog the engine 30 seconds after...

I agree, I don't flog the engine 30 seconds after startup. This is just turning onto the road and accelerating normally. There is a noticeable surge in power during light acceleration but only soon...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,177
Posted By madcap
Crossed over 4k miles on my FR-S...questions about your experiences vs. mine

So I received my FR-S at the beginning of the year and I have crossed over 4,000 miles on the odometer. There's just a few things I have noticed about the car and was wondering if anyone else has...
Forum: Southeast 03-24-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 189,051
Posted By madcap
Well, short notice again, I just found out. ...

Well, short notice again, I just found out.

Scion show today in Baton Rouge.

http://images.webmakerx.net/Sites/Site0/Picture/2013/February/2013-flyer-FRONT.jpg...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-12-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,532
Posted By madcap
I've been meaning to do an amateur photoshoot one...

I've been meaning to do an amateur photoshoot one day. I'll post more pics here when I do.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-12-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,532
Posted By madcap
I'm sure it's around 5 pounds total added per...

I'm sure it's around 5 pounds total added per corner. The rims are 23.1lbs each. I knew that going in and was willing to accept it for the look I wanted. I've kept the stock wheels and will either...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-01-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 110,461
Posted By madcap
Damn, that white one is absolutely ruined.

Damn, that white one is absolutely ruined.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-24-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,185
Posted By madcap
I thought the stock wheels with stock suspension...

I thought the stock wheels with stock suspension looked awful. I changed to a larger & wider rim and thinner tire, and the combo is just barely larger than stock diameter.

Here it is and I don't...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-24-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,347
Posted By madcap
Axis XFactor 18x8.5 on stock suspension ...

Axis XFactor 18x8.5 on stock suspension

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26050
Forum: Southeast 01-23-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 189,051
Posted By madcap
Heck, I might even drive over from BR if you guys...

Heck, I might even drive over from BR if you guys do something. I have not even had the car up to 70mph yet and I hit 1,000 miles today. High revs here I come!
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-15-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 1,578,271
Posted By madcap
Axis X-Factor 18x8.5 +45 ...

Axis X-Factor 18x8.5 +45

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26050

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z32/djaymadcap/88CA2BA3-6AAB-472E-94E3-48684140537B-2285-000002A5CDA81F44.jpg
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-10-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,532
Posted By madcap
check out...

check out http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

245/35R18 is closer to stock diameter so your speedo will be a bit more accurate. Also, the difference in overall diameter between...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-10-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,532
Posted By madcap
I don't see lowering the rear being any issue at...

I don't see lowering the rear being any issue at all. The front is slightly more flush but I still don't think lowering an inch would be a problem.

I do notice the bigger wheel and thinner tire...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-10-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,532
Posted By madcap
No, it will be eventually. I've only owned the...

No, it will be eventually. I've only owned the car 62 hours now.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-10-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,532
Posted By madcap
A couple of more pictures since I had a little...

A couple of more pictures since I had a little let up of rain this morning before work. I'll still get some more if the Sun ever shines again.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-10-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 32,286
Posted By madcap
My first choice was the BRZ. Then I thought...

My first choice was the BRZ. Then I thought about it and realized that Subaru would have never built this car alone. I bought the Scion/Toyota.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-10-2013, 01:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,532
Posted By madcap
Wheel Directory: Axis X-Factor 18x8.5 +45

http://www.darrendriven.com/ft86/title.png (http://tinyurl.com/86wheels)

Fitted. Love it. Pretty flush in the front and almost in the rear.
...
Forum: Southeast 01-10-2013, 01:49 AM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 189,051
Posted By madcap
There was a small Scion meet in BR tonight, four...

There was a small Scion meet in BR tonight, four FR-S were there at Twin Peaks, last second kind of thing.

I've had my car 53 hours now. I got wheels in hour 45 :D

I need some Sun to really...
Forum: Southeast 01-08-2013, 11:40 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 189,051
Posted By madcap
I commute on River Road from BR to near St....

I commute on River Road from BR to near St. Gabriel. It's more interesting and often faster than Nicholson/Hwy 30. Lucky I use it enough to know where all the potholes are at :)
Forum: Southeast 01-08-2013, 11:39 PM
Replies: 1,066
Views: 189,051
Posted By madcap
All-Star, had a good experience with them.

All-Star, had a good experience with them.
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