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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-06-2014, 04:25 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,025
Posted By whatsinaname
The car should have Great handling. 300bhp. 300ft...

The car should have Great handling. 300bhp. 300ft lb torque. 10 year warranty. Leather interior. Zero cabin noise.

I am willing to pay $15,000 for it used, 1 years after release. Why won't these...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-10-2014, 03:01 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 24,541
Posted By whatsinaname
Every car at $25,000 comprises on something. You...

Every car at $25,000 comprises on something. You just have to figure out if the compromises Subaru made (power; and to a certain extend, the interior) align with your needs.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-22-2014, 02:18 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 45,527
Posted By whatsinaname
I think I have realised why this happens. Most of...

I think I have realised why this happens. Most of these people don't have a sense of where the boundaries of their car are and they can't see the parking spot markings clearly. They use neighbouring...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-03-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,143
Posted By whatsinaname
I did some more testing and this is it. I think I...

I did some more testing and this is it. I think I didn't hear it before because I got the car in fall of last year and the last couple of weeks are the first time I have extensively used the A/C.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-02-2014, 10:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,143
Posted By whatsinaname
Doesn't really sound like a fluttering sound. ...

Doesn't really sound like a fluttering sound.



I don't think it's that because it started fairly recently. Most times I don't even hear it because I have the radio going.


Maybe it is the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-01-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,143
Posted By whatsinaname
Noise while slowing to a stop

I have been hearing this faint sound every time I slow to a halt. Sounds like some pump/fan spooling up and then stopping. Lasts for a few seconds. Any idea what it could be?

I will try to capture...
Forum: Great Lakes 06-17-2014, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,546
Posted By whatsinaname
My eyes must have been messing with me; I thought...

My eyes must have been messing with me; I thought I saw a BRZ/FR-S convertible in A2 yesterday evening.
Forum: Forced Induction 06-16-2014, 04:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 34,174
Posted By whatsinaname
http://i.imgur.com/caHchkK.gif

http://i.imgur.com/caHchkK.gif
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-20-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 60,546
Posted By whatsinaname
Friend I hadn't met in a while: "Really nice car....

Friend I hadn't met in a while: "Really nice car. Didn't expect you to be driving something like this."

:iono:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-15-2014, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 969,350
Posted By whatsinaname
Move to MI. No inspections, no front plate. ...

Move to MI. No inspections, no front plate.

But then you are stuck driving on our awesome roads.
Forum: Great Lakes 04-08-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,546
Posted By whatsinaname
I've been seeing an asphalt FR-S in the north...

I've been seeing an asphalt FR-S in the north campus area. Is that you?

(I am in a DGM BRZ limited).
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-02-2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,252
Posted By whatsinaname
US govt says that a car glass supplier should put...

US govt says that a car glass supplier should put their DOT number and safety certification (AS1 in this case) on each part supplied.

I don't really know if there are any legal implications of...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-16-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,816
Posted By whatsinaname
Nike SBs for me. I have completely flat feet, so...

Nike SBs for me. I have completely flat feet, so they work rather well with their thin soles.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-16-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,092
Posted By whatsinaname
While I didn't say guaranteed, most well known...

While I didn't say guaranteed, most well known low to medium risk ETFs/MFs have averaged 5-10% annually over the last ten years. Hell, a couple of my MFs did 25%+ last year, and I invest very...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-16-2014, 07:34 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,092
Posted By whatsinaname
Why would you pay cash when the loan is at 2-3%*...

Why would you pay cash when the loan is at 2-3%* and any decent investment will give you 5-10%+ return.


[* or lower if you have a great credit score; which you should if you can afford to pay...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-14-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,242
Posted By whatsinaname
From personal experience, RWD+Snow tires >...

From personal experience, RWD+Snow tires > FWD+All Seasons. Cannot comment on the other configurations.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-24-2014, 12:05 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,802,546
Posted By whatsinaname
What are you talking about!? Vanilla Coke...

What are you talking about!?

Vanilla Coke Zero is Ambrosia descended from Olympus.

:threadjacked:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-24-2014, 10:51 AM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,802,546
Posted By whatsinaname
Rather what I didn't do. I didn't take my...

Rather what I didn't do. I didn't take my shopping inside yesterday night.

:bonk:

http://i.imgur.com/Aoo6oEV.jpg
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-22-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 89,278
Posted By whatsinaname
I have to agree. I tested the Focus ST (and a few...

I have to agree. I tested the Focus ST (and a few other cars) when car shopping. The shifting felt great (better than the BRZ and its second gear) but I really disliked the steering. Maybe it was the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-11-2014, 09:29 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 23,942
Posted By whatsinaname
Here's an idea. Why not buy a BRZ Limited for...

Here's an idea. Why not buy a BRZ Limited for $26k?
Forum: Great Lakes 01-10-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,546
Posted By whatsinaname
Anyone drive on M-14 and I-96 around Farmington...

Anyone drive on M-14 and I-96 around Farmington Hills today? Are the roads bad?
Forum: Great Lakes 01-07-2014, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,546
Posted By whatsinaname
It's been quite decent once I followed someone's...

It's been quite decent once I followed someone's suggestion on this board that I should start in second and idle there for 20 seconds or so.

Today was bad though. It hit -25 yesterday night for an...
Forum: Great Lakes 01-07-2014, 09:21 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 94,179
Posted By whatsinaname
Anyone else on Yokohama W-Drives? They have been...

Anyone else on Yokohama W-Drives? They have been working rather well for me. Granted I only drive in town when there is heavy snow but the control has been great the only two times I slid. (It was me...
Forum: Great Lakes 01-06-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 647,546
Posted By whatsinaname
Interesting drive to work today. :burnrubber:

Interesting drive to work today. :burnrubber:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-03-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 33,445
Posted By whatsinaname
Apartment complex wasn't cleared well yesterday...

Apartment complex wasn't cleared well yesterday and there was a decent amount of snow on the ground. Didn't want to risk it so took the bus to work. Glad to be able to drive again today. The Yokohama...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-18-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 969,350
Posted By whatsinaname
If you have the smart key on you, why are you...

If you have the smart key on you, why are you trying to use the physical key? There is a button under the lip.



http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16518

That thread has...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-11-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 969,350
Posted By whatsinaname
Was thinking about doing it. It shouldn't affect...

Was thinking about doing it. It shouldn't affect the warranty at all right?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-11-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 969,350
Posted By whatsinaname
That 1-2 shift on cold Michigan mornings.

That 1-2 shift on cold Michigan mornings.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-10-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 120,706
Posted By whatsinaname
BRZ vs Mustang? Does the BRZ even have a burnout...

BRZ vs Mustang? Does the BRZ even have a burnout button?

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1088999_2015-ford-mustangs-secret-feature-is-burnout-control-exclusive
Forum: Great Lakes 11-16-2013, 09:16 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 43,841
Posted By whatsinaname
Am driving down to West Lafayette tomorrow from...

Am driving down to West Lafayette tomorrow from Ann Arbor, MI. Can you guys think of any roads that will make the drive interesting?
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