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Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 06-20-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,157
Posted By Black Tire
Wow! I really did not know about the "First"...

Wow! I really did not know about the "First" program! I don't think mine was purchased under this program as I think I would have been told about it. I did order the car 2-3 months before I received...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 06-19-2022, 09:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,157
Posted By Black Tire
SOLD!!! FS: 2013 FR-S >>> A very early FR-S

$13,800
116,000 Miles
Located in Minnesota
Daily drive since new, except since January when I got a new car

Well maintained and in good condition. This is a very fun car to drive! It is quite...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-18-2019, 01:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,588
Posted By Black Tire
I second the Michelin PS4S for the 200tw; also,...

I second the Michelin PS4S for the 200tw; also, run it in 215/45/17 size.

The ultimate answer depends on the depth of the water and the temperature. There is a reason some professional race series...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-18-2019, 12:24 AM
Replies: 420
Views: 228,414
Posted By Black Tire
Reply to an old question from an even older post....

Reply to an old question from an even older post.

I have no idea. Burning (flames?), or chipping of some sort. I have a spent quite a bit of time on the track over 20+ years and do brake quite...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 04-20-2018, 11:39 AM
Replies: 295
Views: 396,459
Posted By Black Tire
Not too bad. I haven't touched them since I put...

Not too bad. I haven't touched them since I put them in (skipped changing the fluid last summer). After two Minnesota winters, they are still in decent shape on the differential. From the looks of...
Forum: Great Lakes 08-13-2016, 01:04 PM
Replies: 4,441
Views: 821,264
Posted By Black Tire
$250 for the set. Blu-by-U said that he would buy...

$250 for the set. Blu-by-U said that he would buy them, but has not contacted me to set up a time to pick them up.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-13-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 175,606
Posted By Black Tire
Here in the land of winter and road salt, I tend...

Here in the land of winter and road salt, I tend to use anti-seize on a lot of fasteners and threads, and especially on lug nuts. I will be using anti-seize when I install my new spark plugs within a...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-12-2016, 12:55 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 175,606
Posted By Black Tire
Is everyone here using a light coat of anti-sieze...

Is everyone here using a light coat of anti-sieze on the spark plug threads before installing?
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 08-05-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 396,459
Posted By Black Tire
Rusted Plugs!

I change the differential and transmission fluid every year using Amsoil. This year, the fill and drain bolts were very rusted (outdoor parking and Minnesota winter road salt). I had trouble getting...
Forum: Great Lakes 07-31-2016, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4,441
Views: 821,264
Posted By Black Tire
Separate.

Separate.
Forum: Great Lakes 07-30-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4,441
Views: 821,264
Posted By Black Tire
Anyone looking for winter wheels, or just another...

Anyone looking for winter wheels, or just another set? I am selling my OE FR-S wheels. I also have a set of BF Goodrich Rivals 225/45R17.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-28-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,737
Posted By Black Tire
I'm really not looking for colored tires, as I...

I'm really not looking for colored tires, as I don't have the money for them. I just thought it would be fun if I did have the money to put a set on the car to play with people's minds a bit,...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-28-2016, 12:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,737
Posted By Black Tire
Colored Tires, a whole new show game?

Proudly made in China , probably not the best at anything, not terribly expensive, available in sizes to fit our cars, and they come in [I]COLORS!

17-inch ZZOLA Tires...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-24-2016, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,689
Posted By Black Tire
Treat the windshield first

My advice is to treat the windshield first.

I am currently using this product:

Aquapel Glass Treatment


but I will probably change to this when I get the chance:

FORTE: Extreme...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-23-2016, 08:06 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 56,527
Posted By Black Tire
More Testing Needed

I wish there was an "Enthusiast Consumer Reports" to test all of these lithium batteries. I really think they are the future, but they need real honest testing and data to refute and/or confirm some...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-20-2016, 12:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,930
Posted By Black Tire
Did you check the tire pressure? Did you use a...

Did you check the tire pressure? Did you use a digital tire gauge? I just couldn't resist a digital tire gauge joke. :D

Tires do make a difference to the steering feel on this car for me: BF...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-13-2016, 05:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,039
Posted By Black Tire
I'm glad I don't live where you live. I generally...

I'm glad I don't live where you live. I generally have used the road in front of the Sheriff's office near my home.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 01-11-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,259
Posted By Black Tire
There may be something wrong with your electrical...

There may be something wrong with your electrical system. I have a 2013 FR-S with about 60k miles that is parked outside and it still started fine yesterday morning at -10°F on the original battery...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-20-2015, 10:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,168
Posted By Black Tire
The best solution is to try to resize it using an...

The best solution is to try to resize it using an image editing program. GIMP will work, as mentioned above, and it is free. If you have access to Photoshop, that could potentially be even better. I...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-20-2015, 09:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,463
Posted By Black Tire
What level of design and engineering are you...

What level of design and engineering are you talking about? Locally, in the town I live in, we have Full Blown Motorsports and Modern Automotive Performance. Both have a big presence on the site and...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-20-2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,463
Posted By Black Tire
Save this thread?

Could we try to save what I think is a very useful thread before everyone just pushes it aside and says, "do more research" ?



How about details as to why you chose a supercharger. Also, do you...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-20-2015, 07:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,639
Posted By Black Tire
Serious answer: No need to fill the oil...

Serious answer:

No need to fill the oil filter. If you want to be careful about oil, you would be better off using jack stands to change the oil when the car is as near to level as possible, as...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-17-2015, 12:55 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 19,199
Posted By Black Tire
Technically true, but this seat is not long...

Technically true, but this seat is not long enough in some cases. My stock lug nuts scratched marks in my RPF1's because of this.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-13-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 66,872
Posted By Black Tire
I usually neutral roll to a stop because brakes...

I usually neutral roll to a stop because brakes are cheap and engines, transmissions and clutches are not, but it depends on the situation as sometimes I do downshift before the stop. Most of my...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-13-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 129,554
Posted By Black Tire
I actually heard from a guy online that once drew...

I actually heard from a guy online that once drew a Toyota-like car for an anime program (and therefore has an "in" with the higher-ups at Toyota) that it will be mid-engine, FRONT wheel drive. As a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-13-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 129,554
Posted By Black Tire
Oh, sure! Next thing you'll be telling us it that...

Oh, sure! Next thing you'll be telling us it that the FR-S/BRZ/GT-86 will stay with a front engine configuration instead going to a mid-engine layout like the next Corvette. :)
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 12-06-2015, 10:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,627
Posted By Black Tire
I don't think our cars have been around long...

I don't think our cars have been around long enough / are popular enough for Chilton or Haynes to bother creating a manual, although I agree that this would be a welcome addition to the "shop manual"...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-05-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 16,043
Posted By Black Tire
I noticed that the second or third transmission...

I noticed that the second or third transmission fluid change helped even more. I think getting out all of the original OEM fluid is the reason here. I think this may be the reason that some people...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-20-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,352
Posted By Black Tire
I have many mods, but first priority when I...

I have many mods, but first priority when I bought the car:

1. Grimmspeed license plate holder
2. Replace all license plate screws with stainless steel ones from the hardware store (I do this for...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-18-2015, 11:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,991
Posted By Black Tire
I would assume that it is no different than any...

I would assume that it is no different than any other crank pulley. It would probably be a good idea to replace the retaining bolt and the o-ring with new parts at the same time. Try this thread:
...
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