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Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-28-2021, 05:50 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 85,195
Posted By HimBRZ
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! This solved my...

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! This solved my rattle and steering is like new!
This is what owner forums are for!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-25-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 16,036
Posted By HimBRZ
'13 bought 12/12 with 65K. Had a curled driver's...

'13 bought 12/12 with 65K. Had a curled driver's weatherstrip replaced very soon after I got it. Left taillight still collects moisture in the rain, but dries out okay. I'm on my 2nd battery. ...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-19-2019, 05:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,592
Posted By HimBRZ
1) Not necessary yet. 2) Never necessary. Pour...

1) Not necessary yet.
2) Never necessary. Pour some fuel injection cleaner in from time to time.
3) Maintenance manual recommends it. Don't recall the interval. Do it if you never have.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-21-2019, 05:22 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 15,999
Posted By HimBRZ
6 miles/9.7km each way. My commute is surface...

6 miles/9.7km each way.
My commute is surface streets with lots of potholes and idiots to dodge and I still enjoy every minute.
I love when I get to take it on the highway though...
65k miles/105k...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-28-2019, 10:58 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,758
Posted By HimBRZ
I'm too offended to respond to this offensive...

I'm too offended to respond to this offensive thread, but I wanted you all to know that.
I'm sure it will offend you.
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-15-2018, 03:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,944
Posted By HimBRZ
Wow! Just Wow!

Wow! Just Wow!
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-15-2018, 03:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,653
Posted By HimBRZ
I'd say you won't have a problem, but I can't...

I'd say you won't have a problem, but I can't speak for the anal retentive among us.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-15-2018, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,678
Posted By HimBRZ
My son has an '01 Frontier and I'm very proud...

My son has an '01 Frontier and I'm very proud that he's learned to drive a stick, but the play in that shifter is yours x 10. That said, it's nice to get in and leisurely throw the stick way over...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-31-2018, 02:15 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 29,019
Posted By HimBRZ
Manual because life is too short.

Manual because life is too short.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-15-2018, 05:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,014
Posted By HimBRZ
Just make sure it's a click-type torque wrench;...

Just make sure it's a click-type torque wrench; they still make pointer torque wrenches, but they aren't very accurate if you eventually get into real auto repair.
Forum: Southern California 06-15-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 38,588
Posted By HimBRZ
Alternate between BP 91 and BP non-ethanol 93. ...

Alternate between BP 91 and BP non-ethanol 93. Car definitely enjoys the good stuff, but it's expensive.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-05-2018, 01:55 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 35,029
Posted By HimBRZ
It just dawned on me that this argument is really...

It just dawned on me that this argument is really moot today. People are so distracted with their phones that anyone who's paying attention in any car can pretty much get the jump on all the zombies...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-30-2018, 04:49 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 15,722
Posted By HimBRZ
Trunk was designed to accommodate set of...

Trunk was designed to accommodate set of wheel/tire's for track days. I've done it for new tire installs.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-08-2018, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 919
Posted By HimBRZ
I know this may sound overly simplistic, but I...

I know this may sound overly simplistic, but I think something is loose.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-01-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 60,568
Posted By HimBRZ
A little late, but about a year ago the old guy...

A little late, but about a year ago the old guy across the street passed away and my wife and I ran into his widow in the yard and offered to help if she needed anything. She related that he loved...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-02-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 27,240
Posted By HimBRZ
I had one of the first R53 MINI Cooper S's and...

I had one of the first R53 MINI Cooper S's and enjoyed the stares I got for a while, but I never got tired of driving it, even when it started falling apart.
I love seeing another twin. The only...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-16-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 711
Posted By HimBRZ
Congratulations! Hope she's all good!

Congratulations! Hope she's all good!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-09-2017, 03:16 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,841
Posted By HimBRZ
My problems with the HU are about using the...

My problems with the HU are about using the touchscreen (picky about "how" you touch it and unsafe while driving) and trouble syncing my phone sometimes. I don't demand a lot from it, so it doesn't...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-19-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 24,223
Posted By HimBRZ
Should last the life of the tire.

Should last the life of the tire.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-14-2017, 03:40 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 29,720
Posted By HimBRZ
Don't know if I'll ever be able to justify THAT...

Don't know if I'll ever be able to justify THAT MUCH money for such an UGLY car.
Did you know there's an opening in one of the many grills and vents just so the horn will be exposed to meet...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-08-2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 15,028
Posted By HimBRZ
4.5 years and 50K on a Limited BRZ. Had a...

4.5 years and 50K on a Limited BRZ. Had a weatherstrip replaced. Noticed the other day when I was treating the leather the shift knob's worn at the seams. That's it.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-07-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,628
Posted By HimBRZ
Not familiar enough with the details of the mod,...

Not familiar enough with the details of the mod, but I believe her car was converted to E85. Maybe not properly done? Other than that, the warranty wording does say work isn't covered if the damage...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-24-2017, 03:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,628
Posted By HimBRZ
Definitely have to commit and forcefully pass or...

Definitely have to commit and forcefully pass or avoid others as they will take any move as antagonism or challenge. Best to just avoid anything remotely resembling a challenge and have fun by...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-11-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,113
Posted By HimBRZ
Some metal is removed from gears over time; you...

Some metal is removed from gears over time; you just removed alittle more than normal.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-03-2017, 04:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,113
Posted By HimBRZ
Why are you shifting into 1st before you stop? ...

Why are you shifting into 1st before you stop? Seriously just want to know. There was a time when cars didn't have synchronizers in 1st gear and it was impossible to do.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-13-2017, 03:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,452
Posted By HimBRZ
It's a great car right out of the box. Buy a...

It's a great car right out of the box. Buy a clean used one from an enthusiast who hasn't randomly thrown mods at it and take some time deciding where you want to put your money. I visit a lot of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-13-2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 456,193
Posted By HimBRZ
59, Aircraft Systems Engineer. What does age...

59, Aircraft Systems Engineer. What does age have to do with choosing to drive one of the best handling cars in the world instead of a Camry?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-08-2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,777
Posted By HimBRZ
We'd all probably be amazed how many folks pick...

We'd all probably be amazed how many folks pick BRZ or FRS based on the nose.
With mods you're looking for well sorted ones that haven't just been thrown on in a shot-gun manner.
A good used...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-08-2017, 01:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,705
Posted By HimBRZ
I hit at least one nice corner a day where I step...

I hit at least one nice corner a day where I step out just a tad and I reserve Friday for finding a parking lot to do one smokey donut with a drift at the end. I understand the appeal of loose, worn...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-25-2017, 02:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,035
Posted By HimBRZ
I cut the factory interval in half; that's...

I cut the factory interval in half; that's basically what your dealer's doing. Frequent oil changes are the least you can do.
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