WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY? - Page 1755 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

RToyo86 · 03-19-2024, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh

I don't bother until May 1 (which is what insurance companies ask for anyway)

I believe most only apply if you have a winter tire discount.
I hate driving on my winters when temps go above 10c especially with roughly 500km per week driving.

StraightOuttaCanadaEh · 03-20-2024, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RToyo86

I believe most only apply if you have a winter tire discount.
I hate driving on my winters when temps go above 10c especially with roughly 500km per week driving.

so you put them on just for a couple of days?

RToyo86 · 03-20-2024, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh

so you put them on just for a couple of days?

Yup a friend wanted to see them so figured I'd spend the 10-15 minutes doing the swap.

Also wanted to see if the tires were any good, and they aren't. Ordered new tires the other day.

Stephen W. · 03-20-2024, 01:22 PM

The new owner of my old tS sent me this photo. I told him to keep the winter tires on until at least April. Yeah it sucks, they wear out so much faster on warm, dry roads.

StraightOuttaCanadaEh · 03-20-2024, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RToyo86

Yup a friend wanted to see them so figured I'd spend the 10-15 minutes doing the swap.

Also wanted to see if the tires were any good, and they aren't. Ordered new tires the other day.

10-15 mins eh? Damn. All I have is a jack and a torque wrench and it takes me over an hour

RToyo86 · 03-22-2024, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh

10-15 mins eh? Damn. All I have is a jack and a torque wrench and it takes me over an hour

I have a cordless impact with helps greatly while being motivated to get it done.
I managed to swap wheels and wash the car in 45 minutes. Rinseless washing is way more efficient if car isn't filthy to start.

Qwimby1 · 03-23-2024, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Teseo

I paid someone to do it because that.

Did it make a difference? I bought the part when I got my car because I understood they might be hard to get. I haven't felt the need to install it yet.

Teseo · 03-23-2024, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwimby1

Did it make a difference? I bought the part when I got my car because I understood they might be hard to get. I haven't felt the need to install it yet.

Change asap. The sounds is terrible and you will think the car will break on the road

WNDSRFR · 03-24-2024, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Teseo

Change asap. The sounds is terrible and you will think the car will break on the road

No kidding.
Mine's been doing it for about a year now. The sound makes my teeth hurt.
One of these days I'll break down and buy the tool I need to remove the drivers seat. I think that would make the job a little easier.

WNDSRFR · 03-24-2024, 10:21 AM

Does anyone know what this fastener is called? It's like a reverse torx.

Ohio Enthusiast · 03-24-2024, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

Does anyone know what this fastener is called? It's like a reverse torx.

It's called E-Torx (for External) or external star. Interestingly enough I bought a set of E-Torx sockets thinking I'd need to take out the seats for some modifications, only to discover that they changed to a regular hex bolt in the 2017 facelift.

DarkPira7e · 03-24-2024, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

Does anyone know what this fastener is called? It's like a reverse torx.

You'll be calling it plenty of things if you round that head even the smallest bit

NLSP · 03-24-2024, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WNDSRFR

Does anyone know what this fastener is called? It's like a reverse torx.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ohio Enthusiast

It's called E-Torx (for External) or external star. Interestingly enough I bought a set of E-Torx sockets thinking I'd need to take out the seats for some modifications, only to discover that they changed to a regular hex bolt in the 2017 facelift.

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Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

You'll be calling it plenty of things if you round that head even the smallest bit

E-10 torx if you're able to buy it individually.

Do yourself a favour and replace those stupid E-Torx bolts with the 2017+ hex bolts. Mine started rounding a bit after a handful of removals.

Part numbers are SU003-07863 if buying from Toyota or 901120153 from Subaru.

Spairo · 03-24-2024, 08:27 PM

Drove it at Summit Point for an SCCA HDPE. Yesterday was my first time on track since September, due to a driveline noise. Unfortunately, life has been getting in the way since last year, so I missed the first event at the beginning of March and I only finally got to working on the car last weekend. As a result, I did the rear hub bearings (which was the plan for this winter anyway) and the left axle at the same time. Therefore, I can't say for sure what the source of the noise was. The important thing is that the noise is gone and I had a blast yesterday and today.

Next will be to tear down the axle and look for signs of damage.

Go Fast, Take Chances

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