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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-21-2020, 09:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,755
Posted By AutoNewb
Guarantee this plus your alignment is causing the...

Guarantee this plus your alignment is causing the issue. Either get some 17x8 wheels to put these 235's on or get a new tire with the correct 215 size. Im sure you can get away with some 225's but...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-09-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,145
Posted By AutoNewb
Gotcha okay. Where would be a good place to get...

Gotcha okay. Where would be a good place to get it then?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-09-2020, 10:13 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,145
Posted By AutoNewb
Why not FRSport.com?

Why not FRSport.com?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-07-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,145
Posted By AutoNewb
Where can you order Pentosin MTF-2? I saw...

Where can you order Pentosin MTF-2? I saw FRSport.com has it. Amazon doesnt have it.

Where else?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-19-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 590
Posted By AutoNewb
Power Stop Calipers?

Anyone have these? What are your opinions on them?

In the spring going to need to do rotor/pad replacement. I thought while i'm in there do SS lines and clean the OEM calipers; spray paint them.
...
Forum: Engine Swaps 11-18-2020, 02:45 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 31,798
Posted By AutoNewb
My point is... if a swap is doable for...

My point is... if a swap is doable for $5000-$7000 (including crate engine) its worth it. You wont have to worry about blowing your high mileage FA20 on boost and in addition to the boost costs.
...
Forum: Engine Swaps 11-18-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 31,798
Posted By AutoNewb
Second Gen Swap? FA24

Hello all,

So the second gen was officially unveiled this morning. The first thing I thought of was engine swap.. I dont want to buy a new gen 86. There is just no need. However.. I have a full...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 08-28-2020, 03:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,446
Posted By AutoNewb
Wow what a necro. LOL!!! People that...

Wow what a necro.

LOL!!! People that speculated about the 86 back in '09 sure got it wrong. AWD?! Turbo?!?! Lolol
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-21-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,122
Posted By AutoNewb
Its just worth getting an LKQ engine and having...

Its just worth getting an LKQ engine and having an independent shop put it in. Youll save alot of money.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-08-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,617
Posted By AutoNewb
Raceseng tall shift knob with extension without a...

Raceseng tall shift knob with extension without a short shifter.... felt like I was driving a 1960s car with such long throws.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-06-2020, 08:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,498
Posted By AutoNewb
How is Millers oil a variable for power? I dont...

How is Millers oil a variable for power? I dont see it being a variable. The only thing high quality oils do are retain viscosity, lower oil pressures/temps, and better lubrication so there is no...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-17-2020, 01:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,992
Posted By AutoNewb
Never rev is hard on a cold start. Shame on him...

Never rev is hard on a cold start. Shame on him for doing that.

Does it do it in neutral? If not I may have a solution for you. I had this too. It was the inside nut of the valve stem that got...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-26-2019, 03:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,981
Posted By AutoNewb
To be fair.. When I took my car to my tuner to...

To be fair.. When I took my car to my tuner to install the ecutek. I had no clue about the tech parameters and how AFRs worked, or anything. But that's what im paying them for. Later on I learned...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-26-2019, 03:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,981
Posted By AutoNewb
That too! Wow, I learned something new. There are...

That too! Wow, I learned something new. There are more than ECUtek and OFT lol. Never heard of Hydra EMS 2.7, BRZedit, or Unichip before!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-26-2019, 02:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,981
Posted By AutoNewb
They are a scam. I am sorry to say you got ripped...

They are a scam. I am sorry to say you got ripped off.

Very short post i'll make since I only have a few minutes.

Do not bother with an intake unless you have FI. Such as the intake that comes...
Forum: Engine Swaps 11-22-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,302
Posted By AutoNewb
The most expensive part of engine swapping; software. Why?

Hey all,

More of a learning question for me if any software engineers can help out.

Something interesting I was thinking about. It is unfortunate there really is no standard for software in...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-31-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,453
Posted By AutoNewb
Yeah..... I don't quite understand this relating...

Yeah..... I don't quite understand this relating to the harness. Failing OSV's/OSV's usually result in a CEL of P0016, P0017, P000A, and there is another I forget. I had a few cam issues at 86k...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-30-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,921
Posted By AutoNewb
I think I know that shop you're talking about....

I think I know that shop you're talking about. They are getting worse and worse for body and paint. I had them paint a fresh new unpainted bumper. I don't think they prepped it very well PLUS.......
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-30-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,456
Posted By AutoNewb
Install a Whiteline Trans bracket and Perrin...

Install a Whiteline Trans bracket and Perrin Trans mount. You'll get TONS of whine. Sounds wonderful.

For real though, its not an issue.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-15-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 39,310
Posted By AutoNewb
Can you do a side profile shot and a front side...

Can you do a side profile shot and a front side angle shot?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-02-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 25,349
Posted By AutoNewb
Yawn... these threads are for dreams only. They...

Yawn... these threads are for dreams only. They already know what the 2nd gen 86 is going to be. Tada-san will never read this.
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 10-02-2019, 08:43 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 106,198
Posted By AutoNewb
David, Why do you not have a calling service...

David,

Why do you not have a calling service anymore? Sometimes its just easier to pick up a phone and talk to a person about an issue vs chat.

No offense but your 86 online store competitors...
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 08-21-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 106,198
Posted By AutoNewb
Thought I'd put my 2 cents in. FT86Speedfactory...

Thought I'd put my 2 cents in. FT86Speedfactory is just too understaffed.

I ordered a FT86SF Brand short shifter. They have a policy where you can cancel the order at any time BEFORE it ships to...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-19-2019, 01:22 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 20,292
Posted By AutoNewb
Agreed with this 100% Bad decision on your...

Agreed with this 100%

Bad decision on your part for keep speeding up. Just being honest. You have no proof on your side right now backing up your story.



I've had some road rage issues...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-04-2019, 02:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,323
Posted By AutoNewb
Curious about this as well... they are very...

Curious about this as well... they are very inexpensive. How good are they? I mean... they are Brembo. They must be good, right?
Forum: Exterior Parts (Aero, Lighting, Etc.) 04-23-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,666
Posted By AutoNewb
PM'd

PM'd
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-19-2019, 09:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,767
Posted By AutoNewb
NECROOOOO

NECROOOOO
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-14-2019, 02:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 27,455
Posted By AutoNewb
Congrats at Verus for this. I didnt know this...

Congrats at Verus for this. I didnt know this existed and just read up on posts from last year.

Id love to try it but unfortunately the cost-risk analysis for me as a daily driver is just too much...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-04-2019, 09:16 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,618
Posted By AutoNewb
Is this your first car?? If so you have to learn...

Is this your first car?? If so you have to learn a lot about the concept of modding cars. If not your first car... you should know better.

Take an example of a Corvette... a perfectly wonderful...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-20-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,582
Posted By AutoNewb
TRD are part options you can installed from your...

TRD are part options you can installed from your order or from the parts department of a Toyota Dealer if your car is on the lot.

Also... ALL the twins are made in Japan, just so you know :)
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