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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-28-2012, 08:57 PM
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Autocar review out
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I don't think they're numb....I know plenty of...
I don't think they're numb....I know plenty of people who are anything but. There IS an unfortunate value of quantity over quality in the US though. I think you and I can agree on that.
I live...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-27-2012, 06:36 PM
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Autocar review out
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Maxim
You know, somebody being offended by what you...
You know, somebody being offended by what you wrote could simply be caused by what you wrote being offensive....it doesn't necessarily mean you "struck a nerve" and hit too close to home....Going off...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-27-2012, 12:55 PM
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Autocar review out
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Maxim
Sound's more like you're angry than they/we...
Sound's more like you're angry than they/we are.... *shrug*
It's pretty simple. In the states, power is cheap. Gas is cheap. There are plenty of cars that offer ridiculous acceleration, and...
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FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum
03-20-2012, 11:52 AM
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MEGA Gallery of Toyota 86 - White, Silver, Red, Orange, Blue, Grey, Black
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231,063
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Maxim
Can anybody chop an orange FR-S, with black Kosei...
Can anybody chop an orange FR-S, with black Kosei K4R rims and blacked out or dark tinted head/tail lights? A very slight drop, not slammed. Understated black lip spoiler, and the high spoiler...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
03-15-2012, 07:33 PM
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Best Break-in Procedure
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Yeah, exactly. Although, in severe cold...
Yeah, exactly.
Although, in severe cold weather, like in SD where I'm from where it'll dip to the -30s, it's wise to let the car run for about 5 min before going on to gently drive it to warm it...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
03-15-2012, 05:13 PM
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Best Break-in Procedure
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Maxim
I saw somebody say something about not needing to...
I saw somebody say something about not needing to let a car warm up anymore.
This is NOT true. You absolutely need to let a car warm up still. Think about it. Oil that is not warm is much...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
03-15-2012, 04:48 PM
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Best Break-in Procedure
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There's really no break-in needed for modern mass...
There's really no break-in needed for modern mass produced ICE engines.
Thus I will not use one.
For some of the OTHER parts though, like clutch, brakes driveline, etc, I will be a bit more...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
03-15-2012, 09:26 AM
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Unfortunate
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Maxim
Ok, I just got out of surgery (well, woke up). ...
Ok, I just got out of surgery (well, woke up).
Pain is completely gone, except obviously where they opened up my back. Numbness is still there, but that'll take much longer to heal, and it'll...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
03-13-2012, 01:19 AM
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BRZ/FR-S Vs. Civic SI
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Based on the nearly 200lb weight difference...
Based on the nearly 200lb weight difference between the cars, and the fact that the BRZ/FR-S is RWD and will actually put the power down in 1st gear, I'd say no contest. BRZ/FR-S will probably be...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
03-13-2012, 12:53 AM
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Is it bad to actually like NASCAR?
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Maxim
I don't have anything in particular against the...
I don't have anything in particular against the drivers and I recognize that it takes a whole lot of skill, but I absolutely hate the sport for what it does.
Because of NASCAR, I am unable to...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-13-2012, 12:38 AM
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does anyone know why GT86 weights so much?
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Maxim
Uh.... The current 5.0 Mustang is 3600lbs....
Uh....
The current 5.0 Mustang is 3600lbs. The GT500 is around 3820lbs. I expect the new 650hp GT500 will be more like 3900lbs to cope with the extra power.
For the size and power, the...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
03-13-2012, 12:29 AM
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GT5 vs Forza 4
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118,853
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Maxim
You certainly can wreck a car in Forza. Have...
You certainly can wreck a car in Forza. Have been able to since the first one. Yes, the pit can repair all damage but cosmetic, which is unrealistic...but you have to be able to make it to the...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
03-12-2012, 10:03 AM
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GT5 vs Forza 4
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Yeah, pretty much. Blu-Ray is just a finer, blue...
Yeah, pretty much. Blu-Ray is just a finer, blue laser used to burn/read off of the same type of disc.
Besides, the next consoles aren't even going to have optical drives. Microsoft already...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
03-11-2012, 02:42 PM
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GT5 vs Forza 4
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118,853
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On another note, I am wildly excited about the...
On another note, I am wildly excited about the possibilities for this new offshoot of Forza that's been announced.
Forza cars, physics, handling, graphics, on real roads rather than race tracks? ...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
03-11-2012, 02:39 PM
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GT5 vs Forza 4
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118,853
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Maxim
Sorry Dragon, but compression doesn't play a role...
Sorry Dragon, but compression doesn't play a role in anything except pre-rendered video (AKA movies). It doesn't have anything to do with rendered graphics (games) at all.
Blu-Ray is nothing but...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
03-11-2012, 07:46 AM
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Unfortunate
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5,579
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Maxim
I make my flight back to Germany tomorrow for the...
I make my flight back to Germany tomorrow for the surgery....it's low risk so I'm not too worried. I'll keep everybody posted. I'm not gonna be doing any driving for a while though...clutch leg...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
03-09-2012, 03:20 PM
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35
Unfortunate
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5,579
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Maxim
Man you have no idea. It's terrifying. The...
Man you have no idea. It's terrifying. The numbness didn't set in till the second day....I woke up and was like....I can't feel my leg......and then I tried walking and everything from the waist...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
03-09-2012, 02:45 PM
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35
Unfortunate
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5,579
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Maxim
Thanks everyone! Really helps improve my mood. ...
Thanks everyone! Really helps improve my mood. Can't tell you how much.
This is one of those life changing experiences....went from thinking I'd been permanently paralyzed to finding out I will...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
03-09-2012, 07:13 AM
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35
Unfortunate
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5,579
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Maxim
Thank you for the well wishes everyone...it...
Thank you for the well wishes everyone...it really means a lot.
I've had more news (just an hour ago actually).
They had to fly me out to a different location for some more advanced...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
03-07-2012, 01:54 AM
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35
Unfortunate
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5,579
Posted By
Maxim
Unfortunate
Well peeps, it's looking like I might not be getting a BRZ/FR-S.
A week and a half ago I was injured pretty badly (no I didn't get shot) and am currently unable to feel much of my left leg. I...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
02-25-2012, 07:45 AM
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82
Manual tranny takes another step into oblivion
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18,074
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Maxim
Yeah absolutely! Hell, I practice heel/toeing on...
Yeah absolutely! Hell, I practice heel/toeing on the road all the time. If I'm in traffic I'll just clutch in and downshift without braking, and ease the clutch back and engine brake, but if I'm...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
02-25-2012, 07:37 AM
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80
Good sporty daily driver?
Views:
28,856
Posted By
Maxim
Leasing to own might be a very viable way for him...
Leasing to own might be a very viable way for him to reduce the monthly payment if he isn't willing to put down a sizable deposit. However, if he's established some credit, taken out student loans...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
02-25-2012, 05:52 AM
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37,188
Random thoughts thread
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8,742,409
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Maxim
They do come in a deep blue though. Just as...
They do come in a deep blue though.
Just as likely the woman was referring to herself though. She probably yells at her husband for not folding the hand towel by the bathroom sink too...lol
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
02-25-2012, 05:22 AM
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80
Good sporty daily driver?
Views:
28,856
Posted By
Maxim
Go for it. You sound like you're in a good...
Go for it. You sound like you're in a good position to purchase a car of this price.
Don't worry about it being a "track car." It's not really. It's a lightweight, good mileage, forgiving...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
02-25-2012, 05:00 AM
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206
HKS GT Supercharger (Rotrex) in development!
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125,466
Posted By
Maxim
Yep. Pretty ridiculous. Looks like I will...
Yep. Pretty ridiculous.
Looks like I will be doing a full exhaust, intake, and then the HKS S/C kit. Slap some lighter rims and sticky 225s on there and I've got the performance equivalent of a...
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FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum
02-25-2012, 04:42 AM
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 Photoshops galore
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Maxim
Sadly, I think it would ruin the lines of the...
Sadly, I think it would ruin the lines of the car. The WRX pulls it off because it's the automotive equivalent to a pug: it's just so damned ugly that it's cute.
This car is sleek. The WRX...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
02-25-2012, 04:17 AM
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82
Manual tranny takes another step into oblivion
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18,074
Posted By
Maxim
So your image is telling me that more accidents...
So your image is telling me that more accidents happen in densely populated areas where there are more vehicles on the road.....
My insurance company seems to agree. They charge noticably less...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
02-25-2012, 12:29 AM
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82
Manual tranny takes another step into oblivion
Views:
18,074
Posted By
Maxim
I agree with him 100%. If you can't operate a...
I agree with him 100%. If you can't operate a manual transmission you should not be allowed to drive. Learning on a manual transmission gives an overall better understanding of the vehicle and...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
02-25-2012, 12:23 AM
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55
Errr... Hate to ask... Crash Testing??
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15,184
Posted By
Maxim
I'm pretty sure that "knee" airbags are more...
I'm pretty sure that "knee" airbags are more intended for your shins than anything else. There are quite a few broken shins in car accidents, and in all the cars I've owned, when I was in the...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
02-25-2012, 12:11 AM
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55
Errr... Hate to ask... Crash Testing??
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15,184
Posted By
Maxim
Yeah, femurs are tough as hell...if you break a...
Yeah, femurs are tough as hell...if you break a femur there's gonna be multiple other places that get broken.
Right before we deployed, we were doing PT on one of the tank roads in Germany. ...
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