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Forum: Software Tuning 08-21-2013, 06:59 PM
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Views: 307,941
Posted By Alienate
About 10 days ago I installed the Unichip on my...

About 10 days ago I installed the Unichip on my FRS. I had a cat back and drop-in at the time. It had a decent butt-dyno feeling. Today, I put in a Takedo CAI and downloaded a few maps. Jack, the...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-21-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 3,109
Views: 1,274,939
Posted By Alienate
I got lazy and paid my mechanic friend with a...

I got lazy and paid my mechanic friend with a lift a few bucks to install it.
Took less than 30 mins and fit fine. no pics. I got the one without the resonator.
BTW, i got a very nice drop in...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-20-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3,109
Views: 1,274,939
Posted By Alienate
I am not an expert, but Paul told me the 2.5" is...

I am not an expert, but Paul told me the 2.5" is fine. I have his kit installed on my FR_S in anticipation of the Stage TWO in the next month or so.
BTW, it sounds great.
Bigger is not always...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-09-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3,105
Views: 1,164,084
Posted By Alienate
Mine was flashed by Toyota and has been fine.

Mine was flashed by Toyota and has been fine.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-19-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 40,996
Posted By Alienate
Two things. I was the one who posted the magnet...

Two things. I was the one who posted the magnet pic. That was at 500 miles. I put in 5w-20 full syn ( as opposed to 0w-20 syn which is the ONLY recommended oil), and the very next day my CEL/Idle...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-28-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3,105
Views: 1,164,084
Posted By Alienate
Nervous Nelly here....

Those dealer comments about "tweaking" make me nervous. We have had a few motors blow up after Dealer tinkering. I hope yours is safe. GL!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-02-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 69,823
Posted By Alienate
It's just you. Only about 65% look horrid....

It's just you. Only about 65% look horrid. :thumbsup:
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-11-2012, 10:58 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 22,725
Posted By Alienate
Gift Card

My car was in the shop for 22 days. They did a Recal to my ECU over the internet and Lisa said today my compensation was a $250 Amex gift card.
She would not extend the warranty.

I had a nice...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-11-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3,105
Views: 1,164,084
Posted By Alienate
Quote/ I just think at a certain point if Toyota...

Quote/ I just think at a certain point if Toyota gets these cars running without a CEL, even if it doesn't run perfect then that's as good as it's going to get. We're going to have to live with idle...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-10-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3,105
Views: 1,164,084
Posted By Alienate
New Toyota Fix???

Ok, let me try this one more time:

I got a call from my service Adviser (SA). He said he got a call from Toyota with a fix.
According to my Invoice this is what they did:

"Toyota called and...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-08-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3,105
Views: 1,164,084
Posted By Alienate
Looks Like Mine Is "Fixed"

Got a call from my service adviser at Scion today. He got a call from Toyota that they were going to "connect their computer to my computer and transfer some new code" They did so, and then they...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-05-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 3,105
Views: 1,164,084
Posted By Alienate
I'd like to know how you are getting a NEW ECU so...

I'd like to know how you are getting a NEW ECU so fast. Mine is on back order until NOVEMBER 1. Been in the shop19 days already.... waiting...

I do have an fr-s tho... are they exactly the same...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-01-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3,105
Views: 1,164,084
Posted By Alienate
This looks like the highest VIN number yet.......

This looks like the highest VIN number yet.... not a good sign about the assembly line.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-27-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3,105
Views: 1,164,084
Posted By Alienate
Add me to the list... Please read...

Add me to the list...



Please read first post in this thread and edit this with the additional information it asks for.

Welcome to the club.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-26-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3,105
Views: 1,164,084
Posted By Alienate
Next week, eh? That's what they told me last...

Next week, eh? That's what they told me last week. Now it's not until OCT 30th.
Keep us posted.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-25-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 92,009
Posted By Alienate
USPSPRO, can you elaborate on who and when? ...

USPSPRO, can you elaborate on who and when?

"I am waiting for a certain Rotrex based kit. I was going to develop one, until I found out my intended supplier is making a kit."




I find the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-25-2012, 10:45 AM
Replies: 3,105
Views: 1,164,084
Posted By Alienate
Thanks Flasch, I'm in Reno, and since I paid Cash...

Thanks Flasch, I'm in Reno, and since I paid Cash for the car, payments aren't an option. But I do want an extended warranty and was thinking about that TRD Exhaust system they just released.
I'll...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-24-2012, 11:27 PM
Replies: 3,105
Views: 1,164,084
Posted By Alienate
UPDATE: My Scion of America Official Reps name is...

UPDATE: My Scion of America Official Reps name is "LISA". Anyone else have her? She says she will look into why my ECU Replacement has a ETA of OCT 30. She kind of admitted there are known problems...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-21-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 3,105
Views: 1,164,084
Posted By Alienate
Code was P0019, eta on new ECU was 4 to 5 days. ...

Code was P0019, eta on new ECU was 4 to 5 days.

Called today, Fri, 21st. Was told NEW ETA on ECU was OCT 30 !!!
I nearly shit in my pants. I said this was not OK, and I wanted a loaner.
They...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-18-2012, 05:42 PM
Replies: 3,105
Views: 1,164,084
Posted By Alienate
Ok, here is my update. I am #84 on this list. 600...

Ok, here is my update. I am #84 on this list. 600 total miles FR-S.
Took car into Reno Toy/Scion yesterday with CEL on and SL. Told Service guy "Mark" about the rough idle and handed him the first...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-14-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 40,996
Posted By Alienate
First Oil change with use of a MAGNET

I like to do my first oil change at 500 miles. I did so today. After draining the OEM oil, I ran a large magnet thru the oil catch pan. The results were quite surprising.
The magnet picked up...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-13-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3,109
Views: 1,274,939
Posted By Alienate
Maybe a dumb question, but will this turbo kit in...

Maybe a dumb question, but will this turbo kit in any way make it even more difficult to change the spark plugs?
Forum: Forced Induction 09-11-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 3,109
Views: 1,274,939
Posted By Alienate
From what I understand, You do not want 18 inch...

From what I understand, You do not want 18 inch rims. If you want the widest tires possible, see if 17x8 will fit.
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