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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-26-2019, 04:54 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 15,831
Posted By root
2013 FR-S, coming up on 80,000 mi. All the usual,...

2013 FR-S, coming up on 80,000 mi. All the usual, driver side passenger power window auto up/down flaky, dipping idle/hard start, both dealer would not fix because they couldn't duplicate. TOB...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-12-2017, 04:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 24,401
Posted By root
As was mentioned earlier, only thing I've...

As was mentioned earlier, only thing I've personally experienced as major issue is the throwout bearing. Grenaded at shortly after 60,000 miles. Cost me close to $2K for the service, and I didn't see...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-18-2017, 12:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,274
Posted By root
Dang. Makes me wonder how much it would cost me...

Dang. Makes me wonder how much it would cost me to repair my bumper that got deformed by someone backing into it and taking off. The thing has already taken a beating from running over retread bits...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-15-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,463
Posted By root
I've done that with my old FWD Corolla on one...

I've done that with my old FWD Corolla on one mount. Got tired of replacing the tearing stock rubber so cut two plates of steel the shape of the rubber and welded to the mount. I can't recommend it,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-08-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 60,938
Posted By root
Damn, it would only be a 3,000 mile drive over...

Damn, it would only be a 3,000 mile drive over water for me.
I ended up having an independent shop do it and they used the old part #.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-08-2017, 04:27 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 26,028
Posted By root
Four years in and the only mod I've done is...

Four years in and the only mod I've done is tires. Oh, and plastidipped the rims which has lasted almost all those years! It's probably going to be hell trying to remove it though. The stock all...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-01-2017, 04:19 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 23,958
Posted By root
Nope, we have torsen diff which I believe ours is...

Nope, we have torsen diff which I believe ours is designed for about 4:1 torque split. It allows pretty normal driving. If you've got lockers or really aggressive clutch diff then you get that, the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-24-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 60,938
Posted By root
Can you change a clutch? If you can get the car...

Can you change a clutch? If you can get the car up high enough and drop the transmission out at home then generally that woul be what you need to do. While I could have done it, I didn't have the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-28-2017, 11:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 33,208
Posted By root
Just as input into potential costs, my 2013 FR-S...

Just as input into potential costs, my 2013 FR-S major cost incurred so far has been clutch throwout bearing. My dealership told me not under drivetrain warranty. There's been couple other known...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-16-2017, 05:30 AM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,463
Posted By root
Noisy, very. Sometimes I think I'm in my...

Noisy, very. Sometimes I think I'm in my LandCruiser driving on mud terrains!
But hot damn do they perform! Can take freeway on and off ramps scary fast, at least double the marked limits usually....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-16-2017, 05:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,959
Posted By root
You think it's good now, just wait until you...

You think it's good now, just wait until you upgrade tires! I finally wore out my original tires and went to the extreme, Bridgestone RE71R's. Holy cow! The car feels almost like a different car....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-11-2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,463
Posted By root
RE71R

Finally wore out stockers. Bridgestone RE71R's, its like a different car!
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-01-2017, 01:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,584
Posted By root
Keep your eyes/ears on this. If it starts to get...

Keep your eyes/ears on this. If it starts to get worse, be prepared to get the TOB replaced. Mine was noisy for a while, but then suddenly got worse and self destructed. This also doesn't seem to be...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-18-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 21,511
Posted By root
It'll be like ExDriver, only specially certified...

It'll be like ExDriver, only specially certified people will be allowed to drive cars. Actually I often feel the certifications for current liscensing need to be tougher.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-03-2016, 03:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,459
Posted By root
You have a nice service advisor, lucky. I have...

You have a nice service advisor, lucky. I have things that should have been covered under warranty that has not been because they couldn't reproduce the problem. I've since said F it and lived with...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-19-2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,927
Posted By root
My Toyota wouldn't cover my TOB under warranty. I...

My Toyota wouldn't cover my TOB under warranty. I hate dealing with dealer. The only thing they covered under warranty was my leaky taillight. My dipping idle and hard start and passenger window auto...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-19-2016, 08:36 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 39,734
Posted By root
Both of mine have broken. Right side was the...

Both of mine have broken. Right side was the doohickey inside the visor that the shaft spins on shifted. I got replacement from dealer. A few weeks later the left drivers base cracked like as seen in...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-19-2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,459
Posted By root
Mine just went out a couple weeks ago. Exact same...

Mine just went out a couple weeks ago. Exact same symptoms, almost exact same miles. Toyota told me it was not covered under warranty, I was a bit disappointed. Ended up taking it to private shop as...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-05-2016, 02:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,092
Posted By root
Where can I find a copy of that TSB? I mentioned...

Where can I find a copy of that TSB? I mentioned this the first time I took my FRS in and they never did anything about it, couldn't duplicate the problem. I've ignored it and I'm approaching end of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-05-2016, 01:50 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 93,368
Posted By root
49, not too old, except I wish there was assist...

49, not too old, except I wish there was assist handle. Prob bonk head/helmet on it though.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-07-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 132,438
Posted By root
I like the idea, but this execution visually...

I like the idea, but this execution visually doesn't appeal much to me. Not a fan of the faux side corner window, among other things.
As for compromise, then the twins isn't for you, you should get...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-28-2016, 11:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,375
Posted By root
I've heard of people repairing carbon fiber, saw...

I've heard of people repairing carbon fiber, saw one guy repair a crack in a bicycle frame on line himself. I'd be a bit wary of something like that, but a spoiler isn't terribly structural so I'd...
Forum: Hawaii 12-27-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 145,387
Posted By root
Well, you can't control who buys the cars. Just...

Well, you can't control who buys the cars. Just hope they don't hurt anyone. See twins so often now I don't bother posting up about it.
Forum: Hawaii 10-31-2015, 03:45 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 145,387
Posted By root
Go easy man, not many places you can safely get...

Go easy man, not many places you can safely get much speed around here.
Eventually you'll start to learn where they like hanging out. Watch out for Pali & Likelike, they like to tag you on the...
Forum: Hawaii 07-25-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 25,336
Posted By root
Good news is they don't give a rats a$$ about...

Good news is they don't give a rats a$$ about smog here. My rallycross Corolla is running all emissions removed, only a cat and no one bothers it. technically it should be reconned because its...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 06-20-2015, 02:04 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 161,901
Posted By root
BTW, I'd like to report that my similar custom...

BTW, I'd like to report that my similar custom machined setup has so far survived two fender bender rear end collisions. They both happened within the same block too, sheesh! No detectable damage to...
Forum: Hawaii 06-20-2015, 01:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 25,336
Posted By root
My Hachi passed with ridiculously stiff...

My Hachi passed with ridiculously stiff coilovers. Later found out they were defective from the factory. Anyway, part of the recon is the "bounce" test, which is pretty subjective on the inspectors...
Forum: Hawaii 05-23-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,362
Posted By root
Friend gave me his Apple Motoring car cover for...

Friend gave me his Apple Motoring car cover for his Nissan 200SX SE-V6 (figure out how old that makes it!) that I use for my FR-S when I'm away on vacation. The mirror pockets don't match but the...
Forum: Hawaii 05-22-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,362
Posted By root
I'm sure Pacific Motoring Accessories on Sand...

I'm sure Pacific Motoring Accessories on Sand Island road can get one for you, they used to be Apple Motoring long time ago. I got a sunshade from them, expensive but it is made specific to FRS and...
Forum: Hawaii 03-24-2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 614
Views: 145,387
Posted By root
Good to hear it was an honest accident, that...

Good to hear it was an honest accident, that isn't the place to be silly as there can be people there. I hope.
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