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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-07-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,880
Posted By .Alex
And this is the reason why honest people who do...

And this is the reason why honest people who do need warranty repairs have such a headache at dealerships. You wanna play, you gotta pay.



Are you upset because of the name "bumper to...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-07-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,880
Posted By .Alex
There isn't anything that can void your warranty....

There isn't anything that can void your warranty. However, they can deny warranty repair to your vehicle for aftermarket modifications.

Which is why I recommmend not to mod unless:
A. You're...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-05-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 24,944
Posted By .Alex
To me, Scion is just a badge. NOTAFUCKGIVEN. ...

To me, Scion is just a badge. NOTAFUCKGIVEN.

Makes no difference to me if the vehicle says Toyota or Scion. I honestly don't see why people care if their cars are badged either way. Do you feel...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-28-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,119
Posted By .Alex
Turbo. The only thing I would want a S/C on is a...

Turbo. The only thing I would want a S/C on is a v8
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-28-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 177,447
Posted By .Alex
Cray because I don't like to waste money?

Cray because I don't like to waste money?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-28-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 177,447
Posted By .Alex
The cheapest stuff at Walmart, Supertech. It'll...

The cheapest stuff at Walmart, Supertech. It'll get 4-5k mile oil changes, no need for the over priced synthetic for a car that will never see track duty.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-24-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 30,676
Posted By .Alex
Put a Lexus badge on it instead. Toyota badge =...

Put a Lexus badge on it instead. Toyota badge = cheap appliance car.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-23-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,023
Posted By .Alex
Because radar detectors are just about worthless...

Because radar detectors are just about worthless now days. Cops are using laser to clock your speed. Try slowing down speed racer
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-23-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,625
Posted By .Alex
For two reasons: -Because if I'm spending...

For two reasons:

-Because if I'm spending almost $30k for a car with a 5 year warranty, I don't want to put aftermarket parts on it, with the exception of wheels.

-Also, I personally feel...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-23-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 24,756
Posted By .Alex
Scions began selling in 2003 as 2004 models

Scions began selling in 2003 as 2004 models
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-23-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,625
Posted By .Alex
The aftermarket has had less time with the car...

The aftermarket has had less time with the car than TRD and they already have suspension mods....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-21-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,625
Posted By .Alex
Interesting, I didn't know Toyota's performance...

Interesting, I didn't know Toyota's performance division was the one involved with fixing issues/bugs with the vehicle.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-21-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,625
Posted By .Alex
TRD has always been over priced when it comes to...

TRD has always been over priced when it comes to their exhaust systems on all models.

Their suspension components have being decently priced imo (which is what I would want). They def aren't the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-21-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,625
Posted By .Alex
That is your opinion and you are entitled to it. ...

That is your opinion and you are entitled to it.

But the fact that there are quite of bit of TRD Japan parts available for this car means to me that Scion is dropping the ball for people who...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-21-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,625
Posted By .Alex
I'm glad I'm not the only one who's seeing this. ...

I'm glad I'm not the only one who's seeing this. When I bought my xB back in 2007 ('08 model), it had all TRD parts available at that time.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-21-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,625
Posted By .Alex
I've only seen the TRD axle-back avilable in the...

I've only seen the TRD axle-back avilable in the USA. I have seen other parts that appear TRD Japan like coilovers, bbk, wheels, interior pieces, etc.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-21-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,625
Posted By .Alex
That makes no sense. The xb/xd weren't "Scion's"...

That makes no sense. The xb/xd weren't "Scion's" cars and they all had more trd parts available.

What does MSRP have to do with the availability of oem performance parts??? There appears to be...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-21-2013, 10:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,625
Posted By .Alex
Why are there still so few TRD parts available?

The car has been out 6 months...:thumbdown:

I remember the tc/xb/xd all had more parts available at the time of release than the FR-S has as of today. Wheels, intake, shocks, springs, strut bar,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-16-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,906
Posted By .Alex
Been engine braking on my current ride since new...

Been engine braking on my current ride since new and it now has a hair under 70k miles.

The engine has consumed little to almost no oil (dipstick is always at/around full mark) and also, I'm...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-11-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 95,549
Posted By .Alex
Damn! The tC looks HUGE next to the FR-S!...

Damn! The tC looks HUGE next to the FR-S! :eyebulge:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-04-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 84,453
Posted By .Alex
Hopefully you don't care about your credit and...

Hopefully you don't care about your credit and dont own any assets. Driving without insurance is the dumbest thing you can do financially.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-11-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,455
Posted By .Alex
Fog lights are yellow. The ones on the FR-S are...

Fog lights are yellow. The ones on the FR-S are "driving lights". They are useless because they are so low and not very bright.

Doing a high beam bulb swap really helps.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-11-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 17,255
Posted By .Alex
Remove: Door panel window window regulator ...

Remove:
Door panel
window
window regulator

Add:
Window net

Problem solved
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-07-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,184
Posted By .Alex
Why are there no TRD suspension mods yet? C'mon...

Why are there no TRD suspension mods yet? C'mon Scion!
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 11-28-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 22,308
Posted By .Alex
Correct, but if they start to get condensation,...

Correct, but if they start to get condensation, they aren't going to replace them. Not a huge deal, but def won't lose your warranty over such a minor mod.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 10-25-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 68,875
Posted By .Alex
The wheels actually looks alot nicer imo with...

The wheels actually looks alot nicer imo with plastidip. Good job
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-03-2012, 05:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,427
Posted By .Alex
Absolutely wait. You're going to be spending...

Absolutely wait. You're going to be spending close to $30k after TTL on a car, might as well wait for the bugs to be worked out.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-20-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,003
Posted By .Alex
Wait till next year for a 2014 and left...

Wait till next year for a 2014 and left Toyota/Subaru work out the bugs.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-12-2012, 12:30 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 78,749
Posted By .Alex
s0n I am disappoint. I was expecting a Scion logo

s0n I am disappoint. I was expecting a Scion logo
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-07-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,305
Posted By .Alex
Wait, is the car not repaired yet? I would take...

Wait, is the car not repaired yet? I would take Scion Corp's word over a stealership and let them eat the cost of the rental until its fixed.
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