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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-04-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 15,898
Posted By Nepenthe
Wonder how it compares to the 2007. My coupe had...

Wonder how it compares to the 2007. My coupe had HFP suspension, Hondata, and 235/40-18s.

I miss some things about it -- much nicer interior, less road noise, better engine note, great shifter,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-02-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,184
Posted By Nepenthe
The afternoon of June 15, 2012 is when I brought...

The afternoon of June 15, 2012 is when I brought it home. So nearly a year. Around 5400-5500 miles I believe right now.

Was hoping to keep it at or under 5000 miles / year. Will have to curtail it...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-23-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,344
Posted By Nepenthe
Argento. I enjoy not washing it.

Argento. I enjoy not washing it.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-31-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,956
Posted By Nepenthe
The noises are nothing. However, I would probably...

The noises are nothing. However, I would probably try to get the suspension, steering, and wheel assembly checked out.

I did a similar thing in a Stealth R/T Twin Turbo and it seemed fine -- until...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-22-2012, 10:30 AM
Replies: 413
Views: 132,941
Posted By Nepenthe
Looks nice. Can it hold a CD or two and still...

Looks nice. Can it hold a CD or two and still shut?

I don't need cup holders, I haven't used a cup holder and don't drink liquids while driving. Threw out that little insert, didn't see the point....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-15-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,788
Posted By Nepenthe
It's not as connected as my old RX-7 was. That...

It's not as connected as my old RX-7 was. That car felt immediate in every way. No power steering, cable throttle, monster brakes with super feel, unbelievably supple but mechanical shifter...
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-10-2012, 02:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,787
Posted By Nepenthe
Great Friday news (if it comes to fruition). ...

Great Friday news (if it comes to fruition). :w00t:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-10-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,125
Posted By Nepenthe
E10 causes some very noticeable driveability...

E10 causes some very noticeable driveability issues in my Ninja 250. Hard starting, rougher idle, shorter shelf life, and mileage dropped from the low 70s to the low 60s.

Two questions:

As a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-10-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,891
Posted By Nepenthe
Power, torque, and efficiency are all fine for...

Power, torque, and efficiency are all fine for me. More power would just mean even fewer opportunities to actually use a lot of throttle and a lot of revs.

It's more fun to drive a slow car fast...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-08-2012, 05:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,379
Posted By Nepenthe
Yah, last weekend's World Superbike races were...

Yah, last weekend's World Superbike races were crazy.

Here in Texas it's mid summer so currently it rains not at all. :(

Gotta be something between twice a day and nothing for three months...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-08-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,379
Posted By Nepenthe
I bought silver so I wouldn't HAVE to think about...

I bought silver so I wouldn't HAVE to think about it. I do the QD real quick with Bounty paper towels or microfiber about once / week or if I notice something. Probably wash it every 3-6 months and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-07-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 28,601
Posted By Nepenthe
Stupid laws breed contempt for the law. ...

Stupid laws breed contempt for the law.

There is a difference between the way something has to be sold and what's required of an owner to pass an inspection.

I did the mirror adjust a few...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-07-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,564
Posted By Nepenthe
BUMP I'm doing this over the weekend. ...

BUMP

I'm doing this over the weekend.

Granted, my primary aggravating rattle is the wiring harness in the passenger door. This morning, it was fine until I made a rapid / high G right corner,...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 08-03-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 18,509
Posted By Nepenthe
Well done! :happy0180:

Well done! :happy0180:
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-03-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,879
Posted By Nepenthe
Well done! :happy0180:

Well done! :happy0180:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-03-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,291
Posted By Nepenthe
I haven't noticed the chirping but I do hate E10...

I haven't noticed the chirping but I do hate E10 (seriously affects driveability of my Ninja 250). I do have an assortment of annoying rattles that come and go. I'll be buying the armrest. Other than...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-03-2012, 10:49 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,618
Posted By Nepenthe
Experiment: When I left for the day yesterday, I...

Experiment: When I left for the day yesterday, I set my rev alert to 3300 and turned on the audible buzzer. Here are the variables:

--I weigh 155ish and had minimal other weight in the car (just...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-02-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,618
Posted By Nepenthe
Google "Scion FR-S dyno" and hit Images. From...

Google "Scion FR-S dyno" and hit Images. From 3700 to 4200 it's on the floor at about 122. It makes that much at 2400 and 7300 as well.

The 2007 Si on the same dyno made about 122 to 118 in the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-02-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,618
Posted By Nepenthe
On purpose? It may have been seen as a very...

On purpose? It may have been seen as a very acceptable compromise and commensurate with the way a lot of people drive. It's kind of the way I drove my last car too, and my last few motorcycles. It's...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-02-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,839
Posted By Nepenthe
Correct, short of pulling the fuse as mentioned,...

Correct, short of pulling the fuse as mentioned, my understanding is that even if you hold the OFF button for four seconds while completely stopped, turning "off" both VSC and TC, that the VSC will...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-01-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,618
Posted By Nepenthe
No. The torque dip is locked into a certain RPM...

No. The torque dip is locked into a certain RPM range regardless of gearing. What different final gearing would do is change the road speed at which the dip is experienced in each gear.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-01-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,618
Posted By Nepenthe
I enjoy it just fine. :) I like a leisurely...

I enjoy it just fine. :) I like a leisurely pace, suits me, suits my girlfriend, and suits my commute just fine. Drivers around here seem to take it pretty easy. I feel better when I take it easy...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-01-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,839
Posted By Nepenthe
The following is my understanding. My...

The following is my understanding. My understanding could be wrong but this is it.

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All on


default setting when car is started...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-01-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,618
Posted By Nepenthe
I guess so. :) Different strokes. In my opinion...

I guess so. :) Different strokes. In my opinion bringing it up to 3300 gives perfectly adequate acceleration for *street driving* -- downtown, residential, side roads, back roads, boulevards, and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-01-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,618
Posted By Nepenthe
Just driving around and commuting to/from work,...

Just driving around and commuting to/from work, yes.

Spirited = 3300. Caning the life out of it = 6000 or 6500 I'd guess.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-01-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,365
Posted By Nepenthe
Had an 07 Si Coupe. I certainly drove the Si much...

Had an 07 Si Coupe. I certainly drove the Si much faster -- more revs, more throttle, more often. It encouraged that. I attribute that to four things:

1. Age -- I had the Si for 5.5 years and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-01-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,618
Posted By Nepenthe
I normally shift / the computer shifts for me at...

I normally shift / the computer shifts for me at around 2200. I have my rev light set at 2300 and generally avoid hitting it. Spirited for me is probably upshifting right before the start of the dip...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-29-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 34,548
Posted By Nepenthe
I didn't have one on my Stealth, my RX-7, or my...

I didn't have one on my Stealth, my RX-7, or my '07 Si. That's about 9 years of ownership. My father's been driving his Vette since 2000 without one with no problems.

I did get pulled over one...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-28-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,321
Posted By Nepenthe
Could you elaborate and/or post a picture...

Could you elaborate and/or post a picture perhaps? I'm intrigued by this fix. Thanks!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-27-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,981
Posted By Nepenthe
Are they looking for the things we really like...

Are they looking for the things we really like that they shouldn't change, or just the things we don't like?
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