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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-29-2019, 08:53 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,176
Posted By Yardjass
This. That's also why I support it as a car...

This. That's also why I support it as a car choice for teenagers.


1. If you're going to own a lot of RWD cars later on in life, you might as well learn on one, and learn how to properly control...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-18-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 50,584
Posted By Yardjass
The handling issue is probably because the OEM...

The handling issue is probably because the OEM tires on the twin are not up to par with the tires offered on most sports cars, or even a lot of sporty renditions of economy cars. I wouldn't be...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-17-2018, 10:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,504
Posted By Yardjass
Which is a shame because the only assists of that...

Which is a shame because the only assists of that sort that I see any point in is the automatic braking one.


What I would be in favor of is a system that detects all sorts of stupid,...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-16-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 186,019
Posted By Yardjass
The price tag will be where it sets itself apart....

The price tag will be where it sets itself apart. Probably the raw performance numbers too.
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-15-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,124
Posted By Yardjass
In for pictures/videos.

In for pictures/videos.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-26-2018, 10:59 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 24,773
Posted By Yardjass
I really hope they either had a poor/insufficient...

I really hope they either had a poor/insufficient tires or you're kidding. They're really fine at those levels provided you have proper accompanying mods but like any car, they can get a dicey when...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-19-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 970
Views: 186,019
Posted By Yardjass
Its kind of hard to criticize when GM is bringing...

Its kind of hard to criticize when GM is bringing out new Corvette trims and entirely new Corvette models very regularly, and has consistently offered something for sale every year. They may not...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-18-2018, 05:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,397
Posted By Yardjass
I vote charcoal because I drive this. Different...

I vote charcoal because I drive this. Different car but same colors and idea.


http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/yardjass/100_0929_zpsb776e84f.jpg...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-18-2018, 05:35 AM
Replies: 970
Views: 186,019
Posted By Yardjass
The notion that an engine configuration can ruin...

The notion that an engine configuration can ruin the performance of a car is laughable. Chevrolet, while probably keeping a v8, is changing the positioning of their engine to squeeze every bit of...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-17-2018, 02:12 AM
Replies: 970
Views: 186,019
Posted By Yardjass
I think a lot of you guys are missing some points...

I think a lot of you guys are missing some points with a few things here.


For starters, GM deferring the mid engine project in the mid 2000's because of financial trouble does not mean that a...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-14-2018, 12:43 AM
Replies: 970
Views: 186,019
Posted By Yardjass
I don't know why everyone thinks that having a...

I don't know why everyone thinks that having a mid/rear engine layout automatically means a car has to be priced well into the six figure range. There have been plenty of cars that this is not the...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-14-2018, 12:33 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 29,414
Posted By Yardjass
I'm at about one day right now. Pretty proud of...

I'm at about one day right now. Pretty proud of myself.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-12-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 21,827
Posted By Yardjass
It definitely looks more expensive than it really...

It definitely looks more expensive than it really is. Also looks a heck of a lot faster than it really is, which is probably a lot of the reason for why it isn't more expensive.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-11-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,930
Posted By Yardjass
As previously stated, width and tire compound...

As previously stated, width and tire compound have more to do with fuel economy than anything. Also how inflated the tire is. Your weight will have some effect but it is much smaller and is usually...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-18-2018, 07:04 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 18,859
Posted By Yardjass
No, I definitely meant slower, as in slower in a...

No, I definitely meant slower, as in slower in a straight line. That's the tradeoff we were discussing, is it not?


Also, the ring is a big time power circuit so I'm not surprised at those...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-22-2018, 07:46 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 108,564
Posted By Yardjass
Honestly, having driven one, I don't know how it...

Honestly, having driven one, I don't know how it could get much worse.






The first two would suffice.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 03-08-2018, 08:01 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,232
Posted By Yardjass
They are. The Supra. Although, I question its...

They are. The Supra. Although, I question its ability to actually put up any sort of real fight. The existence of the Cayman and the Corvette at that price point make it very difficult for anyone...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-08-2018, 07:41 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 103,533
Posted By Yardjass
I really don't think this is a Toyota/BRZ issue. ...

I really don't think this is a Toyota/BRZ issue. I think there is no significant difference between the two cars and that a badge or sales gimmicks like special colors and a special edition number...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-06-2018, 01:18 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 103,533
Posted By Yardjass
The Honda S2000 managed to sell over 10,000 units...

The Honda S2000 managed to sell over 10,000 units in the states in only one of its production years, and just barely so.

...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-25-2018, 07:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,527
Posted By Yardjass
I don't really watch NFL anymore, tbh. Between...

I don't really watch NFL anymore, tbh. Between the political stuff that players were getting into, a lot of very questionable officiating calls that help favored teams (not just the ones in favor of...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-23-2018, 07:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,886
Posted By Yardjass
This. They don't exist because they don't exist...

This. They don't exist because they don't exist for any car. The closest thing I can think of that's halfway decent for a little more than that is koni sport shocks and ground control coilover...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-10-2017, 03:42 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 21,487
Posted By Yardjass
See, the problem with what you've said here is...

See, the problem with what you've said here is almost all of those professions get injured because they're being fucking retards and not obeying safety protocol. There is always the exception to the...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-08-2017, 08:34 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 21,487
Posted By Yardjass
This doesn't make me happy at all but it is also...

This doesn't make me happy at all but it is also not the cop's fault in any way. I am 100% against paying people to run radar on the highway and harass people. That said, I am also 100% pro-police...
Forum: Great Lakes 10-29-2017, 09:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,147
Posted By Yardjass
Current owner of a twin here. My last car was a...

Current owner of a twin here. My last car was a Golf 6 TDI that I sold back to VW for way more than it was worth. I read somewhere they came with the GTI sport suspension, shared a...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-29-2017, 07:16 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 47,227
Posted By Yardjass
Carbon fiber tub, gorgeous baby-supercaresque...

Carbon fiber tub, gorgeous baby-supercaresque looks, very mechanical and Spartan, snarling demeanor. The only thing that sucks is no manual transmission and the fact that a lightly used Lotus gives...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-26-2017, 09:31 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 31,283
Posted By Yardjass
And then if you slap a turbocharger or tune on...

And then if you slap a turbocharger or tune on it, you won't. At least not on the engine/trans parts.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-26-2017, 07:36 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 31,283
Posted By Yardjass
As an NA8 owner, the underpowered comment is spot...

As an NA8 owner, the underpowered comment is spot on. The rest, well, isn't. There is almost no difference between the engine in an NA8 Miata and an NB. If the car isn't tracking straight, it is...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-25-2017, 04:49 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 31,283
Posted By Yardjass
Everyone knows the aircraft equivalent to a...

Everyone knows the aircraft equivalent to a Mustang is obviously a Mitsubishi zero.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-25-2017, 12:02 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 31,283
Posted By Yardjass
This is the issue with CR. They have their...

This is the issue with CR. They have their ranking system and they break it up by category to a degree but they don't really tell you exactly what caused a deduction in a certain category, or how it...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-23-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,592
Posted By Yardjass
I get accused of this a lot while "hating". Some...

I get accused of this a lot while "hating". Some clown with a slammed POS 15 year old Honda or Altima is usually the one making the accusations. Meanwhile, I'm sitting there laughing with my worst...
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