follow ft86club on our blog, twitter or facebook.
FT86CLUB
Ft86Club
Delicious Tuning
Register Garage Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Go Back   Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results


Page 1 of 7 1 2345 Last »
Showing results 1 to 30 of 196
Search took 0.12 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: DEC1
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-22-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,360
Posted By DEC1
Man that looks nice...soooo shiny!...did the...

Man that looks nice...soooo shiny!...did the opticoat make that big of a difference? Or was it that glossy b4?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-22-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,360
Posted By DEC1
Stripped off old wax Mother's clay bar entire...

Stripped off old wax
Mother's clay bar entire car
Meguire's quik wax (ran out of time to do good paste wax job)
Invisible glass inside and out
Vacuum
SHE LOOKS AWESOME!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-21-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,360
Posted By DEC1
Are those the white on red? You know of anyone...

Are those the white on red? You know of anyone that got the white on white/chrome?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-20-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,360
Posted By DEC1
I want those tails...what are they?

I want those tails...what are they?
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-05-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 50,025
Posted By DEC1
Note that the connector is not powered unless...

Note that the connector is not powered unless ignition is ON.
Not sure if that's the issue but thought I'd suggest it.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-16-2012, 02:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 26,828
Posted By DEC1
It is fair to assume that 60 or 65 would be more...

It is fair to assume that 60 or 65 would be more efficient and would probably net 37 or so mpg but almost impossible to drive on MA 495 at those speeds without getting run over. ;)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-16-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 26,828
Posted By DEC1
Yes, this is true...sport mode is turned off as...

Yes, this is true...sport mode is turned off as soon as cruise control is set.
...and I regularly get 34mpg...80% hwy back and forth to work...75 mph avg speed
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-16-2012, 09:11 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 17,821
Posted By DEC1
+1 I drive 140 miles round trip to work each...

+1
I drive 140 miles round trip to work each day and have been doing that since June. I now have ~14K on the car and still like it because I recognized what I was buying and the potential...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-16-2012, 08:14 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 26,828
Posted By DEC1
Yes, it almost has to affect it negatively..stays...

Yes, it almost has to affect it negatively..stays in lower gears longer...higher revs...but well worth it!
I wish it was in sport mode as default and you had to put it in "eco" mode when desired. I...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 07-30-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 582
Views: 415,163
Posted By DEC1
beeeeeeee...utiful!

beeeeeeee...utiful!
Forum: New England 07-17-2012, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1,702
Views: 337,078
Posted By DEC1
AMEN brother!...thanks for the callout!...right...

AMEN brother!...thanks for the callout!...right back at ya!

What he didn't mention is that I had to chase him down and "pull him over"
I can't believe what this car and the passion behind it...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-16-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 26,828
Posted By DEC1
I believe it improves throttle response but not...

I believe it improves throttle response but not 100% sure...
I've spent a lot more time in manual mode recently and it is really fun... it really is like having a manual without the clutch
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-15-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,360
Posted By DEC1
cool...good for you. I'm thinking about...

cool...good for you. I'm thinking about plastic-coating the front bumper with clear for the winter...any issues with the paint underneath when you peeled it off?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-15-2012, 10:10 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,360
Posted By DEC1
you're not the guy that plastic-coated his car...

you're not the guy that plastic-coated his car are you?
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 07-15-2012, 10:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,840
Posted By DEC1
can you really tell the diff with the opticoat on...

can you really tell the diff with the opticoat on white? I have white...that's why I'm curious.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-15-2012, 10:06 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,360
Posted By DEC1
what color is that? it looks like matte black?

what color is that? it looks like matte black?
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 07-15-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 582
Views: 415,163
Posted By DEC1
I have SWP...and recently coming from a black car...

I have SWP...and recently coming from a black car I can tell you I love it. If you're really considering it don't trust any pictures...there aren't any that I've seen that do it justice. It has a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-07-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 45,872
Posted By DEC1
nope...just the wheel buttons

nope...just the wheel buttons
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-06-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,212
Posted By DEC1
It is, without question, the most fun and best...

It is, without question, the most fun and best looking car I've owned...reliability will be a factor...but I'll have it for at least 2 years...probably 3 or 4...by then it will have between 100-120k...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-06-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 45,872
Posted By DEC1
we've had this discussion a few times on this and...

we've had this discussion a few times on this and other forums...get ready for the BS of "this is a sports-car" you don't need 'em argument, or the other one that cracks me up...buttons make it hard...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-06-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,859
Posted By DEC1
impatience costs $$...I didn't think that was bad...

impatience costs $$...I didn't think that was bad for JDM parts.

and I am thrilled with the look... :)
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-06-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,859
Posted By DEC1
yes...it is with the original clear bulb...and...

yes...it is with the original clear bulb...and yes Luis suggested that the chromed bulb would be a good option...just not sure you'd even see an amber bulb in there anyway
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-06-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,859
Posted By DEC1
it's not bad...I just hate things that "snap-in"...

it's not bad...I just hate things that "snap-in" you're never quite sure you got it right...here's my diy post on the other forum
...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-06-2012, 07:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,859
Posted By DEC1
Thanks!...and yes they say made in Japan (genuine...

Thanks!...and yes they say made in Japan (genuine Toyota parts) on the boxes they were shipped in...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-06-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 19,767
Posted By DEC1
my girl looks just like yours but she just got...

my girl looks just like yours but she just got waxed...completely smoooooth ...everywhere...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-06-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,360
Posted By DEC1
put in clear marker lights!...love 'em! ...

put in clear marker lights!...love 'em!

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10887
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-06-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,859
Posted By DEC1
before and after clear markers

Here are the before and after pics...I like the result...a lot...and even though the pic with the light on looks really orange its not quite that much for real...in fact to stay "legal" I may need to...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-26-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,085
Posted By DEC1
2200 miles...redlining is FUN... I do 700/week...

2200 miles...redlining is FUN...
I do 700/week commuting...so most likely will pass you all eventually... :(
changed oil at dealer at 1000...yes they have filters and oil for BRZ...got it for free...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 06-23-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 24,030
Posted By DEC1
badges? badges?...we ain't got no stinkin badges!

badges? badges?...we ain't got no stinkin badges!
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 06-22-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,874
Posted By DEC1
If you want to know about and be able to "speak"...

If you want to know about and be able to "speak" detailing...go to the Detailed Image website and find their detailing how-to...it is a great read and will make you a smarter consumer and who...
Showing results 1 to 30 of 196
Page 1 of 7 1 2345 Last »

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:27 AM.

Contact Us - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum - FT86CLUB - Archive - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service/DMCA Policy - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.