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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-22-2018, 05:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,335
Posted By noodlefish
Beat me to it.

Beat me to it.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-21-2018, 05:45 AM
Replies: 4,232
Views: 1,038,351
Posted By noodlefish
As a South African, I'm glad I'll be able to see...

As a South African, I'm glad I'll be able to see these on the road. Low hopes on driving one some day though.

Also, reckon this means "drift mode" will require some pedal dance?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-13-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2,027
Views: 336,447
Posted By noodlefish
None at all, think I clipped them with my tyres,...

None at all, think I clipped them with my tyres, and they're the more squishy type of cones.

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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-13-2018, 06:30 AM
Replies: 2,027
Views: 336,447
Posted By noodlefish
Took the 86 to the skidpan again yesterday, where...

Took the 86 to the skidpan again yesterday, where there were 4 other 86s. Had a blast and learnt how to initiate a skid properly - even managed to connect a figure 8 drift. Didn't crash at all -...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-31-2018, 02:39 AM
Replies: 2,027
Views: 336,447
Posted By noodlefish
After being overseas and then only driving my...

After being overseas and then only driving my RunX, I took the 86 out to a band meetup last night. Added a nice 1.2 L/100km onto my wife's average in the short distance I drove, and smiled all the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-21-2018, 12:17 AM
Replies: 2,027
Views: 336,447
Posted By noodlefish
Mrs Noodlefish and I went to the track for the...

Mrs Noodlefish and I went to the track for the first time on Thursday. Had an absolute blast and pushed the 86 in a way we've never done before. Best part? We did not crash!!
Forum: AFRICA 05-18-2018, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,350
Posted By noodlefish
No need to rush it. The right one will come...

No need to rush it. The right one will come along.

For me, just had my first track day. Absolute blast, and definitely reminded me why I wanted this car in the first place.

As others have said,...
Forum: AFRICA 05-14-2018, 01:04 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 59,632
Posted By noodlefish
So how was VKC this weekend?

So how was VKC this weekend?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-12-2018, 02:37 AM
Replies: 2,027
Views: 336,447
Posted By noodlefish
Before I got my 86, if I saw one driving around...

Before I got my 86, if I saw one driving around I'd try catch up to it. It would be fun to pull up next to one and check it out. I still do this in the 86. I can't say I've noticed other cars doing...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-11-2018, 02:24 AM
Replies: 2,027
Views: 336,447
Posted By noodlefish
Wife and I went out last night to play some...

Wife and I went out last night to play some music, and someone's house was leaking a bunch of water on a corner I can easily take at 80 km/h. I was in 3rd at around 50 km/h, so put my foot down a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-05-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2,027
Views: 336,447
Posted By noodlefish
On the way home from some friends last night,...

On the way home from some friends last night, made a left turn at a traffic light (similar to American right turn I guess), but was stupid and didn't see the oncoming car properly. Rechecked blind...
Forum: AFRICA 03-23-2018, 07:13 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 59,632
Posted By noodlefish
Video seems to be anavailable I'll make sure...

Video seems to be anavailable

I'll make sure to bring an umbrella to watch you fine folks on Sunday, quite looking forward to it.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2018, 04:23 AM
Replies: 2,027
Views: 336,447
Posted By noodlefish
Wife and I met up with some awesome people to...

Wife and I met up with some awesome people to drive some pretty mountain roads. Really put our 86 into corners it has never seen before. Even had a couple moments where the Primacy tyres where...
Forum: AFRICA 03-06-2018, 08:19 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 44,215
Posted By noodlefish
Wow, I'm so impressed. You kept up close to that...

Wow, I'm so impressed. You kept up close to that 488, with a passenger! Fantastic driving
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-05-2018, 06:11 AM
Replies: 2,027
Views: 336,447
Posted By noodlefish
Took the 86 to the skid pan for the first time,...

Took the 86 to the skid pan for the first time, along with the wife. Wasn't sure which was scarier - my driving or hers.

Managed to spin out multiple times, nearly clipped some cones, but did not...
Forum: AFRICA 03-05-2018, 06:06 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 140,571
Posted By noodlefish
Had a fantastic time at Zwartkops skid pan...

Had a fantastic time at Zwartkops skid pan yesterday. All in all I think I counted ten (10) 86s - we were definitely representing hard.

It was my first time doing anything like that, but I think I...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-04-2018, 01:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
Posted By noodlefish
Get out of here with your logic and sound advice!...

Get out of here with your logic and sound advice!

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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-02-2018, 03:22 AM
Replies: 2,027
Views: 336,447
Posted By noodlefish
Had to run home quickly on Wednesday to grab gym...

Had to run home quickly on Wednesday to grab gym clothes. It was raining, and on my way back to the office I took an exit from the highway that has a nice tight bend. Accelerated a little more than I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-02-2018, 03:20 AM
Replies: 2,027
Views: 336,447
Posted By noodlefish
Really glad you didn't crash into him

Really glad you didn't crash into him
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-15-2018, 12:14 AM
Replies: 2,027
Views: 336,447
Posted By noodlefish
Been driving my 86 every day this week, and...

Been driving my 86 every day this week, and haven't crashed even once. Been a good week.
Forum: AFRICA 01-27-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 140,571
Posted By noodlefish
Had a blast with you guys yesterday. I'm...

Had a blast with you guys yesterday. I'm definitely looking forward to a few more in the future.
Gregore my hand's up for a skidpan day
Forum: AFRICA 01-22-2018, 12:49 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 59,632
Posted By noodlefish
I'm about 94% sure I'll be able to meet you there...

I'm about 94% sure I'll be able to meet you there around 2pm. Will let you know again on Thursday for final update.

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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-15-2018, 12:16 AM
Replies: 2,027
Views: 336,447
Posted By noodlefish
Tried to be aggressive turning left from a...

Tried to be aggressive turning left from a traffic light on a quiet road with sports mode on yesterday. Car gave a little more slippage than I was expecting and the back wheels made some deep...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-11-2018, 08:30 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,881
Posted By noodlefish
Eh my 2013 86 is basically a BRZ right? ...

Eh my 2013 86 is basically a BRZ right?

According to my fuelio app over 4000 km:
Average: 7.25 L/100 km (32.4 mpg)
Best tank: 6.73 L/100 km (35 mpg)
Worst tank 7.72 L/100 (30.5 mpg)

I think...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-09-2018, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2,027
Views: 336,447
Posted By noodlefish
Have now owned the 86 for 40 days. Been...

Have now owned the 86 for 40 days.

Been driving it to work, where I get out and Mrs noodlefish then drives to her work. She has not crashed, and neither have I.
Forum: AFRICA 12-23-2017, 02:15 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 140,571
Posted By noodlefish
So how do we go about organising? Sent from...

So how do we go about organising?

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Forum: AFRICA 12-20-2017, 11:44 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 140,571
Posted By noodlefish
I'd be keen - think my wife might be too :lol: ...

I'd be keen - think my wife might be too :lol:
Might be worth making an 86 day of it?
Forum: AFRICA 12-20-2017, 11:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,649
Posted By noodlefish
Why's he selling it? Not that I can buy :(

Why's he selling it?

Not that I can buy :(
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-19-2017, 11:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,814
Posted By noodlefish
Can confirm, I actually looked for a handle for...

Can confirm, I actually looked for a handle for about 6 minutes since I've read that it should be there. But it's nowhere to be found. Good thing I didn't go the lock-myself-in-trunk method to test...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-19-2017, 11:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,814
Posted By noodlefish
Without the seats down you have to do some...

Without the seats down you have to do some serious, uh, "rearrangement" with the body parts to get them in the trunk.

I do believe rattles are standard for our cars, but heavier clunking may be...
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