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Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 11-16-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,254
Posted By torqdork
Back to the Islands, a questionable vote is...

Back to the Islands, a questionable vote is occurring again, supported by the current Administration. There are still hard feelings about the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani.
...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 11-16-2015, 02:31 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,254
Posted By torqdork
Fail on two levels: "Visiting Professor" is...

Fail on two levels:

"Visiting Professor" is roughly equal to a temp in the office until you hire someone qualified. Whether Harvard or Podunk Community College is irrelevant. FWIW, your blogger is...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 11-16-2015, 12:12 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,254
Posted By torqdork
What would you say to a several year newer...

What would you say to a several year newer analysis with facts compared to your link where some blogger admits to "suggestions" followed by contradictions?

"Recently the Chairman, CEO, Jim Clifton...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 11-15-2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,254
Posted By torqdork
From your outdated, three year old link: ...

From your outdated, three year old link:

"The crux of the matter is that flipping through the want-ads in a newspaper gets you classified as unemployed in Canada, but not in the United States."
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 11-15-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,254
Posted By torqdork
Apples and oranges. If US used the same...

Apples and oranges. If US used the same methodology as CA, your unemployment rate would be lower than ours.

Also, political changes in the US calculation added anyone working even one hour per...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-15-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 2,509
Views: 690,944
Posted By torqdork
Thanks for the update. You'll like the...

Thanks for the update.

You'll like the Highlander, pretty "peppy". I understand your trade, I have a RAV4 Hybrid inbound next month.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-08-2015, 12:15 AM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 562,221
Posted By torqdork
Knowing your car history, that HAD to give you...

Knowing your car history, that HAD to give you special pleasure worrying the NSX pilot into a huge mistake and overtake, heh.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-06-2015, 02:20 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 53,696
Posted By torqdork
Just got off the phone with the GM of the biggest...

Just got off the phone with the GM of the biggest metro Dodge dealership in the state.

The order bank for 2016 ACRs opened yesterday and will close next Wednesday, 11/11. Surprisingly, they won't...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-06-2015, 02:12 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 53,696
Posted By torqdork
One review said the A/T won't be available with...

One review said the A/T won't be available with the mechanical limited slip diff or supplemental cooling that's standard on the M/T. Too bad, it would otherwise be a contender.

Hopefully at some...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-06-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,469
Views: 562,221
Posted By torqdork
Yeah, I can see you transforming into a 14R60, CF...

Yeah, I can see you transforming into a 14R60, CF and all!

Have the ratios and final drive been changed? Longer or shorter?

Looks and sounds amazing plus driver friendly given how easily your...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-06-2015, 02:05 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 53,696
Posted By torqdork
The '16 Camaro SS laid down some impressive...

The '16 Camaro SS laid down some impressive braking numbers with stock 4-pot Brembos and 6-pots already listed in the accessory catalog.

Despite the unbalanced design cues inside and out, it's...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-06-2015, 12:09 AM
Replies: 232
Views: 53,696
Posted By torqdork
Somewhere I read that the bespoke tires are rated...

Somewhere I read that the bespoke tires are rated 200. Imagine what it could do with Primacys.

The Centurions over on the big Z06/Z07 board became a "bit" heated over this, eventually rolled over...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-03-2015, 12:18 AM
Replies: 2,509
Views: 690,944
Posted By torqdork
No worries, mate. Actually, in the...

No worries, mate.

Actually, in the beginning I was anal about badge pics but quickly realized that the "rule" could possibly turn off new owners who were rightfully more excited to post first,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-02-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2,509
Views: 690,944
Posted By torqdork
Congrats, you're in. Please post pics anyway!

Congrats, you're in. Please post pics anyway!
Forum: Northwest 10-21-2015, 01:06 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 35,131
Posted By torqdork
Thanks for the memories, glad everyone had a...

Thanks for the memories, glad everyone had a blast.

One Summer weekday, Rowena Loops was my break-in drive inspired by this video (action begins ~14:30). There were no other cars that weekday and...
Forum: Northwest 10-08-2015, 12:03 AM
Replies: 3,196
Views: 628,305
Posted By torqdork
Got the same deal for $12 available locally from...

Got the same deal for $12 available locally from Bi-Mart, Target, or others listed in the link. No mail-in rebates, apply online at their site and the check arrives in a few weeks:
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-22-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 2,509
Views: 690,944
Posted By torqdork
Yes. When my dog is riding shotgun on errands, I...

Yes. When my dog is riding shotgun on errands, I leave the car running with windows up, a/c on and then lock the door with the mechanical key keeping him cool, comfy and secure for the few minutes...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-06-2015, 03:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,315
Posted By torqdork
Uh, no. True, I mixed free warranty,...

Uh, no.

True, I mixed free warranty, maintenance and owner satisfaction parts and service operations, but only mentioned four-wheel alignments, tire rotations and wiper blades. Someone else...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-04-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,315
Posted By torqdork
Yet you quoted a non-existent policy regarding...

Yet you quoted a non-existent policy regarding brake rotors. Where is that written, maybe I missed it?

Like I said, it's a dealers call. Mine is reputable and having had so many fleet cars...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-04-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,315
Posted By torqdork
You say INSERTS, I (and the manual) say blades. I...

You say INSERTS, I (and the manual) say blades. I didn't see any mention about free rotor resurface in the warranty and maintenance manual, but maybe, like wiper blades, are the dealer's call.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-04-2015, 01:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,315
Posted By torqdork
And four-wheel alignment plus wiper blades.

And four-wheel alignment plus wiper blades.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-04-2015, 01:24 AM
Replies: 2,509
Views: 690,944
Posted By torqdork
Welcome! You're the first Registry member from...

Welcome! You're the first Registry member from Nebraska, congrats!
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-28-2015, 01:32 AM
Replies: 1,590
Views: 312,992
Posted By torqdork
Oh yeah, didn't mean to judge the pic, I actually...

Oh yeah, didn't mean to judge the pic, I actually think it's pretty creative.

And whatever you're feeding the cats works. They're huge!

Lunas Ct. is what's showing in the EXIF GPS data on some...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-27-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 1,590
Views: 312,992
Posted By torqdork
Beautiful cats, and I'm not a real cat person....

Beautiful cats, and I'm not a real cat person. Clever cat box design, too.

Call me paranoid, but if I posted a pic of my cute GF with her pants down that also revealed my address on Lunas Court,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-26-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,956
Posted By torqdork
It's OK, now you're a member of the VVTi-L club...

It's OK, now you're a member of the VVTi-L club and still in the Toyota family.

All the best, stop by and visit with pics of the GTS.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-26-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 2,509
Views: 690,944
Posted By torqdork
Nice clean example, congrats! Really interesting...

Nice clean example, congrats! Really interesting pic, too.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-24-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,951
Posted By torqdork
One of the eBay Motors filters is to only see...

One of the eBay Motors filters is to only see clean title vehicles. All of those in the link I posted are clean. Had I included salvage cars, the total would've been 41, so buyer beware.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-24-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,951
Posted By torqdork
eBay Motors completed listings is a good...

eBay Motors completed listings is a good indicator of demand and resale price.

During the past 90 days, 24 FR-S MY2013's were for sale. Only 2 of those sold, one near you with upgrades and similar...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-21-2015, 05:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,109
Posted By torqdork
Glad they corrected boost for the turbo cars an...

Glad they corrected boost for the turbo cars an that high elevation circuit or it would be a Kia podium.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-21-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,976
Posted By torqdork
Sorry, but don't settle until you get medical and...

Sorry, but don't settle until you get medical and legal representation. There are usually legit claims for delayed neck and back pain that could help here.
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