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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-24-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 24,821
Posted By Thunderchicken
Subaru head gasket issue stems from the gaskets...

Subaru head gasket issue stems from the gaskets drying out and caused the issue, so Subaru put and additive in the coolant to prevent the issue. The bigger issue is the pistons and the shitty tune...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-24-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,335
Posted By Thunderchicken
I watched a Subaru Dealer open an already bought...

I watched a Subaru Dealer open an already bought 04 STi roll the window down and sit on the open door. Subaru designs and builds well made cars and never had problems with my 05 WRX.... unit I got...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-25-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 37,188
Views: 8,684,168
Posted By Thunderchicken
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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-28-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 58,266
Posted By Thunderchicken
Just my .02 Chevy Push-Rod engines are great for...

Just my .02 Chevy Push-Rod engines are great for trucks due to the low-end torque and relatively low RPM. The ability to stay in a gear allows you to get more work done. I'm not saying that a Chevy...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-20-2012, 01:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,963
Posted By Thunderchicken
The line leaving on the last day was shitty as...

The line leaving on the last day was shitty as hell so where to food lines.... But other than that I had a blast. I like watching the 458 go in the Kitty litter and making back out and spilling a...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-12-2012, 01:37 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,110
Posted By Thunderchicken
Then don't wear them.... lol Wear your favorite...

Then don't wear them.... lol Wear your favorite driving shoe and change them before you step away from the car.. That's what I did for many of years when I was in the Corps and wore steal toes.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-23-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 46,689
Posted By Thunderchicken
The AP1 was rated at 240/153 while the AP2 was...

The AP1 was rated at 240/153 while the AP2 was 237/162
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-23-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 46,689
Posted By Thunderchicken
I'm not bent out of shape. But the S2000 only had...

I'm not bent out of shape. But the S2000 only had 2 more ft/tq more than the FA20 in the AP1 form, but since people begging for more torque, Honda increased the displacement at a loss of horsepower...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-23-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 46,689
Posted By Thunderchicken
Turbo curves of what you call flat are from small...

Turbo curves of what you call flat are from small turbos and aren't that flat, in fact as the turbo reaches its peak the torque begins to drop off.

Snap oversteer is induced from how well the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-23-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 46,689
Posted By Thunderchicken
Well I didn't say more balance can be dialed in I...

Well I didn't say more balance can be dialed in I said less understeer would have to be dialed in on the chassis to keep the car from going in to a snap oversteer situations. Sometimes less is more...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-23-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 46,689
Posted By Thunderchicken
BMW designed the motor with help from there F1...

BMW designed the motor with help from there F1 designers so lots of money was involved.

I personally think 151 torque is great from a 2.0 no other 2.0 that is N/A has more, Honda had 143 from the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-23-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 46,689
Posted By Thunderchicken
The thing is how much tq do you really need? ...

The thing is how much tq do you really need? 150ft/tq is plenty to move a car of this size. The closest car to this one is the E30 M3, but it had a 2.3 liter with 200hp and 170tq.

To each there...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-22-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 46,689
Posted By Thunderchicken
The reason why the 2.5 can't be rev'd very high...

The reason why the 2.5 can't be rev'd very high is because of piston speeds and not allowing the motor to breath enough so you have to lower the rpm rev's. The best motor size for a 4 cylinder is...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-22-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,010
Posted By Thunderchicken
Armrests are for the lazy drivers that want to...

Armrests are for the lazy drivers that want to kick back the seat and hang one hand on the steering wheel while the other arm is resting on the armrest. Not having an armrest trains your body to sit...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-28-2012, 11:51 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 79,300
Posted By Thunderchicken
I would just say power junkies need not apply. I...

I would just say power junkies need not apply. I personally find the FR-S more enjoyable to drive then the STi or EVO. I always have a smile ear to ear that never happens when I drive the STi.
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-09-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,801
Posted By Thunderchicken
Agreed, you burn 1 gallon per 1 hr while in...

Agreed, you burn 1 gallon per 1 hr while in neutral
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-09-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,808
Posted By Thunderchicken
Here is the skinny... The best way to calculate...

Here is the skinny... The best way to calculate MPG is distance/amount of fuel pumped. If you say that it's BS its not because all fuel pumps in the USA are required to be calibrated by the US...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-09-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,099
Posted By Thunderchicken
Be careful at the pump with E15

Let me start of with since our cars aren't designed to burn E15 and states not to put it in our cars to begin with. Here a a good read.

Federal officials mandating minimum four-gallon gasoline...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-26-2012, 01:39 AM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,359,218
Posted By Thunderchicken
The only recourse is to write, or call Toyota and...

The only recourse is to write, or call Toyota and tell them to correct the issue or have them issue a statement stating that this is normal operation.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-26-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,359,218
Posted By Thunderchicken
Most companies keep the same part number but a...

Most companies keep the same part number but a revision number is changed to denote the change. i.e. old p/n 123-4567 rev(-) new p/n 123-4567 rev(a).. The rev(a) shows that the part has been changed...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-20-2012, 02:40 AM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,359,218
Posted By Thunderchicken
Just so you know no dealership will run a fuel...

Just so you know no dealership will run a fuel sample in a lab to see what is in your fuel it is too costly, plus they would have no clue what additives are in the fuel from station to station. I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-20-2012, 01:47 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 35,742
Posted By Thunderchicken
If you are trying to make quick calculations $10...

If you are trying to make quick calculations $10 is the easiest and it's not like you are talking hundreds of dollars. So if you have calculated your monthly payment with no down and get $507 you...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-20-2012, 01:29 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 35,742
Posted By Thunderchicken
The point off putting money down is to get the...

The point off putting money down is to get the payment to a point where it is manageable with your own finances. Putting too much down hurts you because it only saves you on average $10-$20 for...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-20-2012, 01:06 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 35,742
Posted By Thunderchicken
You have to add car price + TT&L + dealer fees...

You have to add car price + TT&L + dealer fees which gives you total amount financed.

If your total financed is $28000 @ 1.79% no money down = $488
but if you decided to put $1000 down = $471...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-20-2012, 12:29 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 35,742
Posted By Thunderchicken
The way we come up with the $10-$15 is you have...

The way we come up with the $10-$15 is you have to add in your Taxes and Dealer fees which is about $2300. I don't know of many dealerships that will pay your TT&L

I always calculate 60 months...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-20-2012, 12:15 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 35,742
Posted By Thunderchicken
Lets do the math with a car price of $25,925 +...

Lets do the math with a car price of $25,925 + $2,138 taxes @ 8.25% + $200 for dealer fees. For a grand total of $28,263.81 of financed money.

Lets say you have great credit and get 2.9% for 60...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-19-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 35,742
Posted By Thunderchicken
That's not my point. If it's $10 or $16 off of...

That's not my point. If it's $10 or $16 off of your monthly payment you'd be better off just paying that amount extra on your monthly payment, just do the math.

I personally would rather pay-less...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-19-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 35,742
Posted By Thunderchicken
Just a quick ref. for every $1000 you put down...

Just a quick ref. for every $1000 you put down you only decrease your financed payment by $10.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-17-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,597
Posted By Thunderchicken
And yes they did say no Supercharger due to being...

And yes they did say no Supercharger due to being thirsty for fuel.

More than likely the Supercharger is coming but as an add-on from TRD installed at Port install or dealer install. Due to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-17-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,597
Posted By Thunderchicken
It's not going to happen... Subaru already stated...

It's not going to happen... Subaru already stated no turbo... it's reserved for the WRX, Legacy, and STi
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