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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-01-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,623
Posted By the_3d_man
The Turanza's are horible tires. I have them on...

The Turanza's are horible tires. I have them on my Mazda 3. I've never driven with them in snow, but I doubt they are anywhere close to acceptable. They are the worst tires I've ever driven on (and I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-26-2012, 09:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,605
Posted By the_3d_man
The people are right. It's pretty much that...

The people are right. It's pretty much that simple. Unless you are inept at basic repairs and maintenance, or you are really unlucky and buy a total piece of crap, a used car will always be cheaper....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-12-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,374
Posted By the_3d_man
I know it's not the dealer's fault, but it...

I know it's not the dealer's fault, but it doesn't change the fact that I'd be buying a car that's just gonna wind up sitting unused for 4 or 5 months, covered in snow in the parking lot. Would have...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-11-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,374
Posted By the_3d_man
With winter approaching fast (for those of us...

With winter approaching fast (for those of us unlucky enough to find ourselves up North for whatever reason), I can't see these cars being a hot seller for much longer. Mine still hasn't come in and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-07-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,951
Posted By the_3d_man
I really hope they didn't switch the tires. The...

I really hope they didn't switch the tires. The Turanza EL400s came stock on my girlfriend's Mazda 3. They are horrible tires. Mediocre dry grip, horrible wet grip, poor hydro-planing resistance,...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-28-2012, 01:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,264
Posted By the_3d_man
I highly recommend Dunlop Wintersport 3D. They...

I highly recommend Dunlop Wintersport 3D. They are great for dry driving and are good in anything but deep snow. Seem to have decent tread life too.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-19-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,459
Posted By the_3d_man
I've got 3M Crystalline Tint 50% all around on my...

I've got 3M Crystalline Tint 50% all around on my Legacy. It's not very dark at all, but it blocks most of the heat and reduces the glare of the sun, making it bearable.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-21-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,129
Posted By the_3d_man
I ordered my BRZ in March. I'm pretty pissed that...

I ordered my BRZ in March. I'm pretty pissed that it isn't here yet. The longer I wait the more likely I am to cancel my order and try for next year. Pretty soon summer will be over and winter + snow...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-16-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,000
Posted By the_3d_man
How much did it cost? I'm sure I will have to...

How much did it cost? I'm sure I will have to replace mine at some point. I have had to do it on every car I've owned once.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-15-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 30,389
Posted By the_3d_man
Actually 205/55/16 would be correct if you...

Actually 205/55/16 would be correct

if you ran 17's 205/50/17 would be correct.
Forum: Cleaning and Detailing 07-15-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 392
Posted By the_3d_man
If they do it right, yes. But make sure and ask...

If they do it right, yes. But make sure and ask the installer what they plan on doing and post up here what they tell you. Can't just wipe it on like wax and call it good.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-15-2012, 05:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 30,389
Posted By the_3d_man
Won't a set of rims and good winter tires cost...

Won't a set of rims and good winter tires cost $1000 anyway? If I had a choice I wouldn't drive a brand new car in the snow. I also would not want to drive the BRZ in more than 5 inches of snow...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-15-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 23,313
Posted By the_3d_man
Just remember not so shift into first until you...

Just remember not so shift into first until you are going very slow (2-3mph) any more is not good to do.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-13-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,972
Posted By the_3d_man
One more argument against driving like this: It's...

One more argument against driving like this: It's ANNOYING AS F***ING HELL to people driving around you.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-12-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,972
Posted By the_3d_man
No one has mentioned that when accelerating the...

No one has mentioned that when accelerating the ECU switches to open loop mode, vs. closed loop for constant load cruising. This is the main reason why accelerating and coasting is less fuel...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-28-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 202,528
Posted By the_3d_man
Dealerships are always so quick to say that the...

Dealerships are always so quick to say that the ECU must be defective. I've NEVER seen a car with a bad ECU. They don't just fail but I know so many people who in the process of trying to diagnose a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-28-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 24,919
Posted By the_3d_man
200whp should be achievable with I/h/e + tune....

200whp should be achievable with I/h/e + tune. Don't think this car will need any more to feel great. I want to keep it reliable too.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 06-28-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,698
Posted By the_3d_man
Tell me this isn't a "how would these wheels...

Tell me this isn't a "how would these wheels look" thread?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-28-2012, 07:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,036
Posted By the_3d_man
Neutral must be so happy. He's no longer the only...

Neutral must be so happy. He's no longer the only one in the spotlight.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-27-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 116,818
Posted By the_3d_man
SWP Premium, Auto TX or Indiana and...

SWP
Premium, Auto
TX or Indiana and surrounding states.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-27-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,486
Posted By the_3d_man
What he is asking is does it reduce the steering...

What he is asking is does it reduce the steering response based on speed. In other words, turning the wheel a quarter turn at 80 has less effect on wheel angle than at 5mph.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-25-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,635
Posted By the_3d_man
Most likely you park outside. If so, there's a...

Most likely you park outside. If so, there's a good chance that your brake rotors are rusted over from the condensation of the night and that rumbling is the rust being worn off by the brake pads.
...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-25-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,584
Posted By the_3d_man
Antifreeze isn't just used to keep the coolant...

Antifreeze isn't just used to keep the coolant from freezing. It also raises the boiling point of the coolant which may be important in Dubai. Also, there's additives in the antifreeze that help...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-23-2012, 01:50 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 22,584
Posted By the_3d_man
It's not a lower temp thermostat that you need....

It's not a lower temp thermostat that you need. You can't make it dissipate heat better by lowering the temp that the thermostat opens at. You can only do that by increasing the size of the radiator...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-21-2012, 09:21 PM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 1,933,529
Posted By the_3d_man
I don't know but it's doubtful. I don't think...

I don't know but it's doubtful. I don't think that the shipping routes actually pass that close to Hawaii and I don't think they would make a big detour just to drop off a few cars. But I may be...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-21-2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,024
Posted By the_3d_man
Why would the oil weight change for different...

Why would the oil weight change for different countries?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-20-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,083
Posted By the_3d_man
MySubaru is very buggy. I had the same problem in...

MySubaru is very buggy. I had the same problem in the past. I've also had problems adding/editing service history items. Not a very well made site.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-19-2012, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,058
Posted By the_3d_man
I just want to know how much people are paying so...

I just want to know how much people are paying so I can get an idea of what I should be willing to pay. For the right price I might do it. I got the Gold Warranty on my Legacy for $740 and it has...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-18-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 47,946
Posted By the_3d_man
You'll figure it out. Once you get used to it...

You'll figure it out. Once you get used to it you'll learn to give it the right amount of gas at the exact moment that it starts to engage. But short answer, don't wait until it starts to engage and...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-18-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 23,975
Posted By the_3d_man
Once you drive with snow tires you'll never go...

Once you drive with snow tires you'll never go back to all-seasons. I have Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds (Performance Winter Tire). They are a good tire for places that don't get constant snow. They work...
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