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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-28-2024, 03:04 PM

Replies: 24,604

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

Views: 7,225,239

Posted By MJones_RB

It's a pretty light car and very well balanced,...

It's a pretty light car and very well balanced, front to back. The front brakes on my GS-R wore out every 40k, I think I went thru 3 sets. I never replaced the back ones.

Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests

03-04-2024, 02:32 PM

Replies: 4

Door mounted puddle lights w/logo (86, FR-S)

Views: 432

Posted By MJones_RB

Not very hard, you just have to tap power from...

Not very hard, you just have to tap power from the door harness and run a ground back to the door open switch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0lTXk85Ezs

Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests

03-01-2024, 02:52 PM

Replies: 4

Door mounted puddle lights w/logo (86, FR-S)

Views: 432

Posted By MJones_RB

Door mounted puddle lights w/logo (86, FR-S)

I used to see these for sale all over, now I can't find them.

These are those puddle lights that are mounted to the bottom of the door panel. They project a logo onto the ground when the door is...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

02-22-2024, 01:44 PM

Replies: 24,604

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

Views: 7,225,239

Posted By MJones_RB

I have to do this, but it looks like a lot of...

I have to do this, but it looks like a lot of bending down, reaching, stretching, I'm just not in the mood. ;)

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons

12-06-2023, 01:55 PM

Replies: 2

SOLD: Jackson Racing Radiator with likely bad oil cooler!

Views: 514

Posted By MJones_RB

A little glitter in the oil won't hurt nuthin....

A little glitter in the oil won't hurt nuthin. ;-)

Great deal, though!

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-01-2023, 02:26 PM

Replies: 24,604

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

Views: 7,225,239

Posted By MJones_RB

Beautiful kit!

Beautiful kit!

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

11-14-2023, 02:07 PM

Replies: 24,604

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

Views: 7,225,239

Posted By MJones_RB

When I did mine, I used a scissor jack (trailer...

When I did mine, I used a scissor jack (trailer leveler) to prop up the front of the engine to keep it from leaning forward, helped a lot.

Great job!

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

10-30-2023, 02:13 PM

Replies: 14

Replaced Key Battery, Now It Doesn't Work

Views: 2,062

Posted By MJones_RB

Just had same this morning. When the keyfob...

Just had same this morning. When the keyfob battery (1632) is low, the key on the dash flashes yellow, along with a long beep.

I've ignored it for almost 2 weeks and now it's dead. Slap the...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

10-23-2023, 02:12 PM

Replies: 24,604

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

Views: 7,225,239

Posted By MJones_RB

Bought a new battery at Sam's Club. $150. Size is...

Bought a new battery at Sam's Club. $150. Size is "35."

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

08-29-2023, 01:35 PM

Replies: 7

**help**86 TRD lowering spring causing issue

Views: 1,632

Posted By MJones_RB

I remember when I did my suspension (Bilstein...

I remember when I did my suspension (Bilstein struts, Whiteline sway bars) I had considered getting more robust top hats. I can't remember if they came from the PP stock setup or maybe from the WRXs...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

08-23-2023, 01:18 PM

Replies: 24,604

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

Views: 7,225,239

Posted By MJones_RB

I had gone to Toyota to get the wiper refills and...

I had gone to Toyota to get the wiper refills and they said they were discontinued. ??? I had to get some from Amazon and they were too thin.

Ugh...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

06-07-2023, 02:08 PM

Replies: 24,604

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

Views: 7,225,239

Posted By MJones_RB

I had the blue one of those. I was kind of loose...

I had the blue one of those. I was kind of loose when I installed it. Eventually it slipped off onto the header heat shield and melted into a blue blob.

Takeaway: make sure it's nice and snug.

Forum: Southern California

05-25-2023, 01:24 PM

Replies: 13,654

Sticky: SOCAL: Local FS/FT

Views: 3,339,793

Posted By MJones_RB

The Fluidampr is a great, great upgrade for any...

The Fluidampr is a great, great upgrade for any 86. Really evens out the engine revs and make it butter smooth.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

05-23-2023, 02:11 PM

Replies: 6

Spark Plugs

Views: 1,137

Posted By MJones_RB

Just take them out and spit on them. Worked for...

Just take them out and spit on them. Worked for my grandfather ;)

http://www.aa1car.com/library/spark_plug_firing.gif

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

05-16-2023, 01:01 PM

Replies: 24,604

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

Views: 7,225,239

Posted By MJones_RB

My doors are always closing on me, even on the...

My doors are always closing on me, even on the slightest incline. Did you replace is with just a new stock part?

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

04-18-2023, 01:42 PM

Replies: 15

MAF Sensor cleaning

Views: 2,818

Posted By MJones_RB

I haven't yet. I know they are due at 60k but...

I haven't yet. I know they are due at 60k but some say they should be good for 120k. Thanks!

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

04-17-2023, 01:44 PM

Replies: 15

MAF Sensor cleaning

Views: 2,818

Posted By MJones_RB

MAF Sensor cleaning

My FR-S is nearing 60k and the idle is a little rough at times. Decided it's time to clean the MAF sensor and reset the ECU. Picked up this stuff (there's really only a couple different brands that...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

04-03-2023, 01:26 PM

Replies: 7

Chasing a suspension noise

Views: 1,882

Posted By MJones_RB

Here you go. https://i.imgur.com/mhG4YqH.jpg

Here you go.

https://i.imgur.com/mhG4YqH.jpg

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

03-30-2023, 01:34 PM

Replies: 5

GT86 lags/shakes at idle and at highway

Views: 1,100

Posted By MJones_RB

Try resetting your ECU first. Unplug...

Try resetting your ECU first.

Unplug the negative battery cable for 20 minutes.
Plug it back in and turn on the car without touching the gas pedal.
Let it idle for 2 minutes.
Turn the...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-30-2023, 01:31 PM

Replies: 10

2012 vs 2020 steering feel difference

Views: 1,647

Posted By MJones_RB

One of the first mods I did on my 2013 FR-S was...

One of the first mods I did on my 2013 FR-S was replace the steering wheel with an aftermarket one. For a stock steering wheel, it was actually fine. The aftermarket one had a more tactile feel,...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-16-2023, 01:50 PM

Replies: 24,604

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

Views: 7,225,239

Posted By MJones_RB

Shouldn't you have some kind of mesh screen in...

Shouldn't you have some kind of mesh screen in front of that nice intercooler to protect it from rocks?

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

02-14-2023, 01:18 PM

Replies: 11

New!! Have a few questions (:

Views: 1,218

Posted By MJones_RB

The first thing you should do, if you are...

The first thing you should do, if you are considering buying a used 86, is unplug the negative battery cable and let it sit for 20 minutes. Plug the cable back in and then let the engine idle for 2...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

01-23-2023, 03:18 PM

Replies: 7

Chasing a suspension noise

Views: 1,882

Posted By MJones_RB

Sound like where your springs seat on the strut...

Sound like where your springs seat on the strut it's binding. Check to make sure you have some space between the end of the spring and the lip of the seat. Good luck!
...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

01-19-2023, 01:48 PM

Replies: 17

TAIL LIGHT FUSE KEEPS BLOWING

Views: 2,743

Posted By MJones_RB

Might be a grounding issue. Good luck!

Might be a grounding issue. Good luck!

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-27-2022, 01:33 PM

Replies: 32

What Oil Are You Running in Serious Cold?

Views: 3,732

Posted By MJones_RB

Throw a quart of this in your engine, add a pat...

Throw a quart of this in your engine, add a pat of butter, and you'll have some smooth sailing.

https://buyithealthy.com/images/F126268149.jpg

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-16-2022, 02:16 PM

Replies: 24,604

WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

Views: 7,225,239

Posted By MJones_RB

Looks great!

Looks great!

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons

12-13-2022, 01:23 PM

Replies: 2

Grams 72mm Throttle Body/Crawford Power Blocks/OFT V2/Oil Cap

Views: 584