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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-28-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,458
Posted By Ddreder
An astute observation my good sir :D There...

An astute observation my good sir :D

There is a reason I sold my old 97 RHD Prelude.. It had big quirky issues (dash going dead randomly while driving was fun) but even with all of its problems I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-28-2015, 06:11 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 20,458
Posted By Ddreder
I am probably part of the group that would NOT...

I am probably part of the group that would NOT buy another FRS. At least not a brand new one. The little quirky issues I have with the car and a couple other reasons cause me to think of other cars...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 11-23-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,276
Posted By Ddreder
This exhaust really catches my eye. Do you know...

This exhaust really catches my eye. Do you know how loud it is compared to say the TRD exhaust? I am trying to find something that isnt to loud and this looks like it could be it :D
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 11-20-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 556
Posted By Ddreder
WTB: TRD Dual Exhaust

Hey guys I am looking for someone who wants to sell there used TRD exhaust. Hit me up if you have one! :D

Pic of what im looking for....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 11-20-2015, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,844
Posted By Ddreder
PMd

PMd
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-16-2015, 02:40 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,566
Posted By Ddreder
You and your PhD in logic.. Dr. Ifthanbecuase! ...

You and your PhD in logic.. Dr. Ifthanbecuase!

Anyways you are right about a lot of things. Especially about buying a new miata.. I know the exact same thing will happen. But I just want it to be...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-16-2015, 12:11 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,566
Posted By Ddreder
Again thanks for all the comments guys. There is...

Again thanks for all the comments guys. There is some good stuff in there.

But to all the guys that think its the driver not the car.. Really? How can someone have an issue in one car but not...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-12-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,566
Posted By Ddreder
Lots of good points guys. To clarify what I...

Lots of good points guys.

To clarify what I mean by notchy.. I mean it likes to fight me all of the time. It gets better when warm and while at high RPMs but daily driving can be miserable. I get...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-12-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,566
Posted By Ddreder
Basically I feel that all of these transmissions...

Basically I feel that all of these transmissions are the same. As far as I know they havent made any major design changes from 2013 to 2016.

Now that I have a new one that behaves the exact same...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-12-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 21,566
Posted By Ddreder
Final Verdict on FRS Transmission? Junk.

Hey guys I know its been awhile but I feel like I need to iterate this into some sort of post so that maybe someone who is looking at buy this car can form an opinion based on possible issues they...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-13-2015, 03:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,061
Posted By Ddreder
He had it tuned by Visconti beforehand.. :D

He had it tuned by Visconti beforehand.. :D
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-03-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,999
Posted By Ddreder
Yea you are right. I am just a worry wart about...

Yea you are right. I am just a worry wart about long distant trips. 2400 miles round trip in an old truck sounds scary.. lol



Basically after having approximately $12,000 into the FRS from date...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-03-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,999
Posted By Ddreder
I need a truck as well.. The FRS cant tow my...

I need a truck as well.. The FRS cant tow my miata to race events lol

I almost traded my FRS in for a 2009 tacoma but it hurts my soul to lose over half of my originally invested money in the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-31-2015, 09:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,284
Posted By Ddreder
Honestly who reads the rules for forums now a...

Honestly who reads the rules for forums now a days.. :lol:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-23-2015, 01:48 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 19,138
Posted By Ddreder
To answer your question it was actually a cheap...

To answer your question it was actually a cheap dodgy chinese engineering thing as the clutch kit we put in originally was cheap. It could not handle us.. lol But then again I cant think of to many...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-23-2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 19,138
Posted By Ddreder
Yup that is the definition of my dad. Computers...

Yup that is the definition of my dad. Computers confuse him.. Lol. But he is retired so he has tons of time to dink around with the engine. I will admit. The car can run pretty damn sweet after he...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-23-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 19,138
Posted By Ddreder
Oh how wise you are Tcoat! I was the one that...

Oh how wise you are Tcoat! I was the one that blew up the last throwout bearing.. I blame genetics for my love of burnouts :burnrubber:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-22-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,574
Posted By Ddreder
Compared to my 90 miata it drives a whole lot...

Compared to my 90 miata it drives a whole lot better I would say. Even with studs on the back of the miata I could only do 35mph on snow. If I tried to accelerate any more it would start fish tailing...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-22-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 19,138
Posted By Ddreder
I know I am a little late here OP but here is my...

I know I am a little late here OP but here is my experience with letting my dad drive my cars.. Mostly my 78 z28 camaro that I let him drive since he helps me out a lot with it. Now since I dont...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-10-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,105
Posted By Ddreder
These videos are awesome! I loved seeing the...

These videos are awesome! I loved seeing the MX-5's do battle. Great cars with amazing drivers :D
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-10-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,944
Posted By Ddreder
I have to agree with you on this. The stock...

I have to agree with you on this. The stock michelins are very good tires and grip very well when you need them to. Those china tires they put on are no where near close to the stock tire. I was...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-09-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,710
Posted By Ddreder
I was told the same thing but after owning a set...

I was told the same thing but after owning a set and driving around town they actually work fine. The only thing that might bother people is the noise.. The HP+'s on my miata will start squeaking...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-07-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,710
Posted By Ddreder
I dont quite agree. After racing now for awhile I...

I dont quite agree. After racing now for awhile I believe Tires = Brakes at least in terms of being able to use them more than once at the track.. I took my miata to the track with brand new rivals...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-07-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,579
Posted By Ddreder
I am also in washington and full coverage on my...

I am also in washington and full coverage on my 13 FRS and liability on my miata through geico for me is only $122. If I only had the FRS on there then it would be about $20 cheaper. I am also young...
Forum: Northwest 07-01-2015, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2,872
Views: 742,556
Posted By Ddreder
I really want to get this so I can tow my Miata...

I really want to get this so I can tow my Miata behind my FRS for autocross events and such. This is such a good deal too! :cry:
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-25-2015, 04:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,693
Posted By Ddreder
I have this exact same issue with my 2013 FR-S...

I have this exact same issue with my 2013 FR-S with 36K miles. I have been wondering what it could be. I would just take it to the dealership but it is so inconsistent. It wont happen all of the time...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-22-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,376
Posted By Ddreder
This does look like the OEM knob from the lowest...

This does look like the OEM knob from the lowest base model from japan. Basically it is just a cheap alternative to our factory one. Instead of leather and nice plastics it is just a rubber and...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-17-2015, 05:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,929
Posted By Ddreder
So much troll it hurts.. You guys are barely...

So much troll it hurts.. You guys are barely trying anymore.. :barf:
Forum: Northwest 06-11-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,644
Posted By Ddreder
If you are working out at fairchild then you will...

If you are working out at fairchild then you will probably want to live in airway heights because it makes the most economical sense. Although if you have kids (or are planning on raising kids here)...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-05-2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,666
Posted By Ddreder
Another Visconti tune strikes.. Will we ever...

Another Visconti tune strikes.. Will we ever learn!!! :cry:

In other news I am sorry OP :( It would take everything I have to not take a bat with me to the shop that caused this and enact street...
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