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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-07-2022, 10:51 AM
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Sticky Shifter
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I haven't had time yet to get underneath the...
I haven't had time yet to get underneath the shift boot, but just a few days ago it was a bit warm outside (10C) and I noticed the issue wasn't as pronounced that day. The temperature has dropped...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
02-23-2022, 11:39 AM
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Sticky Shifter
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Sticky Shifter
Just this week I noticed my shifter doesn't always center itself like it used to. If I push it to the left (between 1 and 2), sometimes it just sits there and doesn't return to center. Same thing...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-26-2021, 10:31 AM
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WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?
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itsAlex
Installed PLM UEL headers, flashed OFT stage 2+,...
Installed PLM UEL headers, flashed OFT stage 2+, car feels a lot torquier at lower rpms now. 10/10 would do again.
https://streamable.com/fqn23k
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
03-12-2021, 09:52 AM
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Spun Rod Bearing?
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11,335
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itsAlex
Update: got my car back yesterday. Here's a list...
Update: got my car back yesterday. Here's a list of stuff done:
- Used engine put in, has 115,000km on it (came from another 2016 FR-S, don't know if it was an auto or manual)
- New clutch,...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
03-03-2021, 05:15 PM
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Spun Rod Bearing?
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itsAlex
Just another update: My Toyota dealership was...
Just another update: My Toyota dealership was able to find a used engine with 114,000km up in Ottawa, they agreed to do the work for $6200 all in. This includes the engine swap, new spark plugs, and...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
03-03-2021, 10:04 AM
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Spun Rod Bearing?
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Update: I got confirmation from Toyota that I...
Update: I got confirmation from Toyota that I need to replace my engine. They didn't say that it was specifically a spun rod bearing, all I was told was that a master tech diagnosed it and said the...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
02-28-2021, 12:17 PM
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Spun Rod Bearing?
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I checked my oil today, I didn't see anything in...
I checked my oil today, I didn't see anything in it that stood out. The dip stick indicated it was on the low side however, just a bit over the bottom hole on the stick.
I took two videos today,...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
02-27-2021, 11:18 PM
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Spun Rod Bearing?
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11,335
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itsAlex
This is exactly how I feel about the situation at...
This is exactly how I feel about the situation at the moment. I drove the car very conservatively for the past 5 years I've owned it, occasionally had a bit of fun on snowy days but apart from that,...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
02-26-2021, 10:15 PM
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Spun Rod Bearing?
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itsAlex
I think I've already accepted the fact that it's...
I think I've already accepted the fact that it's toast at this point... Now I'm looking around for used FA20s in case I need to source one... Haven't found any :(
I'm pretty sure you can't see...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
02-26-2021, 10:47 AM
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Spun Rod Bearing?
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itsAlex
I'll be sure to set aside some of the oil to send...
I'll be sure to set aside some of the oil to send for analysis. If I do find remnants of metal in the oil, I'm screwed right?
Yes, sorry. I meant to say 3900rpm, not 2900. I'm running 91...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
02-26-2021, 09:06 AM
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Spun Rod Bearing?
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11,335
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itsAlex
Here's a video from this morning: ...
Here's a video from this morning:
https://streamable.com/etti5n
I didn't realize how horrible that video was until I just took a look at it, I apologize. I'll try to take another one outdoors...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
02-26-2021, 12:29 AM
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Spun Rod Bearing?
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itsAlex
Spun Rod Bearing?
So today my 86 developed a noise that makes me very worried. It sounds very similar to the noise in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XOAXFG36BY
The noise is only audible once I rev...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
06-21-2020, 02:37 PM
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Champion 7445 Spark Plugs
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Champion 7445 Spark Plugs
I'm about to reach 100,000 km on my 2016 FR-S and I should be replacing the spark plugs soon. After doing some research on the forums, the consensus is to buy spark plugs from the dealer as there...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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04-20-2020, 09:21 AM
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Lowering Springs or Coilovers?
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itsAlex
I'm in the same boat as you, looking for things...
I'm in the same boat as you, looking for things to do on my 86 while in quarantine. I just bought a new set of Tein Street Basis Z coilovers the other day, waiting for my new brake pads and rotors to...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
03-13-2020, 12:32 PM
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Body Integrated Module and LEDs
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itsAlex
Yes, that is correct. This mosfet does the...
Yes, that is correct. This mosfet does the switching for the ground circuit on the dome lights. It doesn't do anything else besides that.
What I meant was, take a look at the wires that are...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
02-06-2020, 09:43 PM
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Body Integrated Module and LEDs
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itsAlex
This might sound dumb but are you positive you're...
This might sound dumb but are you positive you're testing with a good bulb?
Also, hopefully it doesn't come to this but it may actually be the harness behind the door panel that has gone bad. I...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
02-06-2020, 09:35 PM
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Has anybody ever noticed....
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itsAlex
I think most Toyotas have the override feature...
I think most Toyotas have the override feature built in the interior door handle. All the Toyota vehicles I've owned recently have had this feature:
- 2011 RAV4
- 2014 Corolla
- 2016 4runner
...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
12-30-2019, 01:46 PM
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Body Integrated Module and LEDs
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itsAlex
I own an FR-S so I don't have courtesy lights. Do...
I own an FR-S so I don't have courtesy lights. Do your courtesy lights fade on and off when opening and closing doors? Or do they just turn on right away?
If the driver's side is the only one not...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
12-30-2019, 01:17 PM
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DIY - Aftermarket Head Unit install on 2017 BRZ
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93,831
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itsAlex
Sorry for the late reply, but yes I believe the...
Sorry for the late reply, but yes I believe the only thing useful from the 28-pin connector is the reverse signal. It's been a while since I did this install so my memory is a little rough here.
...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
09-03-2019, 02:12 PM
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2
Lights issue
Views:
549
Posted By
itsAlex
Marker and door lights are tied to a specific...
Marker and door lights are tied to a specific fuse. I believe the fuse is labeled "TAIL", 10A. The rear parking lights and license plate lights are also tied to this fuse I believe, if your rear...
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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
07-14-2019, 10:09 PM
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5
Rear view camera
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1,694
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itsAlex
6V power
I hope its not too late but if you're using the factory camera DO NOT connect the camera directly to a 12V source like the reverse lights! You'll most likely kill it. You're supposed to use something...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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07-05-2019, 12:50 PM
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Wheel Directory: XXR 567 Phantom Black 18x8.5 +35
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2,162
Posted By
itsAlex
Wheel Directory: XXR 567 Phantom Black 18x8.5 +35
Wrapped with Nexen N-Fera AU7 225/40/R18
Stock suspension
https://i.ibb.co/B4js9JS/65649123-464412507717899-9215986144804601856-n-1.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/6yJ77Wj/IMG-20190703-121228.jpg
...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-05-2019, 07:39 AM
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24,605
WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?
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7,236,850
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itsAlex
XXR 567
Put these on yesterday:
https://i.ibb.co/4d2r1tK/IMG-20190703-191322.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/txsC1zD/IMG-20190703-192733.jpg
XXR 567s 18x8.5 +35
Nexen N-Fera AU7 225/40/R18
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
06-27-2019, 08:13 AM
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12
Anyone Ever Been To Toyota Track Day?
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5,505
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itsAlex
Anyone Ever Been To Toyota Track Day?
Yesterday I got an email from Toyota inviting me to their 2019 Track Day. They're hosting the event at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario.
Has anyone ever been to one of these...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-08-2019, 07:09 PM
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19
So where will the fog light switch go...
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16,991
Posted By
itsAlex
On my 2016 FRS there's a purple wire on the...
On my 2016 FRS there's a purple wire on the harness that plugs into the stalk. You'll have to take apart the plastic covers around the steering wheel to get to the harness but it's simple and easy to...
Forum:
Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
03-31-2019, 07:37 PM
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4
*HELP* Swapped battery now most electronics don't work?
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2,631
Posted By
itsAlex
As mentioned above, it could be one or more blown...
As mentioned above, it could be one or more blown fuses.
This happened to me on my previous Toyota, 2011 Rav4 to be specific. I just removed the cables from the battery, let it sit for several...
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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
03-31-2019, 07:34 PM
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2
2016 Subaru Head Unit Screen Black
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1,139
Posted By
itsAlex
Does the screen show the start up logo when you...
Does the screen show the start up logo when you first turn on the car?
Forum:
Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
03-31-2019, 07:27 PM
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Pioneer Head Unit upgrades?
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1,390
Posted By
itsAlex
https://securedp.toyota.com/download-app/downloads...
https://securedp.toyota.com/download-app/downloads
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the head unit in the 2016 FR-S is the same in the 2017 86. The reason I state this is because the...
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Software Tuning
03-25-2019, 10:45 AM
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661
OFT Openflash V4 tunes released for 2017+ with Launch/FFS
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197,579
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itsAlex
I have a 2016 too on a V4 tune, I thought I was...
I have a 2016 too on a V4 tune, I thought I was the only one who had the "chatter" when crossing 4000 rpm. How common is this? Is it anything to worry about?
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-25-2019, 10:38 AM
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90
Hows your FRS/BRZ holding up?
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16,041
Posted By
itsAlex
Mechanically, my 2016 FR-S is fine. I just...
Mechanically, my 2016 FR-S is fine. I just changed the oil yesterday at 80,000 km.
Some things that I need to look after are the front bumper and battery.
My front bumper has taken a serious...
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