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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-27-2015, 07:06 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 166,022
Posted By R L Newb
Let the car sit for awhile then check again, you...

Let the car sit for awhile then check again, you want the oil in the pan not the engine when measuring. If it still reads low I would add more oil.
Forum: Great Lakes 07-31-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 655,205
Posted By R L Newb
and cost $650,000

and cost $650,000
Forum: Great Lakes 05-14-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 655,205
Posted By R L Newb
I probably should have re-read instead of going...

I probably should have re-read instead of going off my fuzzy memory of some magazine article on contact patches. you're right, it was based on overall diameter not rim diameter.
There are some...
Forum: Great Lakes 05-06-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 655,205
Posted By R L Newb
Thanks Bryce, I forgot you guys were so close! ...

Thanks Bryce, I forgot you guys were so close! I'll have to swing by at some point to check out the place.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-21-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,198
Posted By R L Newb
That is a sick looking boost gauge! I haven't...

That is a sick looking boost gauge! I haven't shopped for one in years after getting an analog AEM.

Any thoughts on running e85 to keep cool since you're running without an intercooler?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-14-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 977,721
Posted By R L Newb
you can get slotted ones or just be careful...

you can get slotted ones or just be careful setting it down and use those points. If you use normal jack stands though it may eventually bend. The jack is usually what bends them because of the way...
Forum: Great Lakes 08-07-2013, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,263
Posted By R L Newb
Only on 08+ models, the old ones knew how to hold...

Only on 08+ models, the old ones knew how to hold it together under duress. They USED to give you a one year SCCA membership coupon for free when you bought a Subaru.
Forum: Great Lakes 05-23-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 44,215
Posted By R L Newb
I'll just leave this here. ...

I'll just leave this here.


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-q-Xuzf17k7o/UZ6ooiF7MOI/AAAAAAAABA4/UZykKAx73c4/s800/photo.JPG
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-01-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 166,022
Posted By R L Newb
subie oil/ subie filter. works great for typical...

subie oil/ subie filter. works great for typical use.


I think I pay something like $36 if I buy a filter,crush ring and 4 quart and around $50 when it's 6qts. that's based on fuzzy memory and...
Forum: Great Lakes 05-01-2013, 10:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,152
Posted By R L Newb
BRZ, because different is cool :P Panda, I...

BRZ, because different is cool :P

Panda, I like your exhaust. what is it?
Forum: Great Lakes 04-04-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 44,215
Posted By R L Newb
I had a great experience there, friendly and...

I had a great experience there, friendly and knowledgeable. I picked up a few Longacre gauges from them early last year.

They had a few racing seats and other bits kicking around in the store...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-02-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 166,022
Posted By R L Newb
Don't do your change at 250 miles... This thread...

Don't do your change at 250 miles... This thread is trying to show the oil lasts for 7500 miles easy. There is also something to the initial fill that contains a large amount of bonus materials not...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-31-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 166,022
Posted By R L Newb
Large quantities of metals are bad but as you can...

Large quantities of metals are bad but as you can see in the analyses there aren't enormous amounts in the initial fill. You can follow the manual and keep the initial fill in the engine for up to...
Forum: Great Lakes 03-26-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 44,215
Posted By R L Newb
I should have snapped a shot of mine after...

I should have snapped a shot of mine after driving out to St Louis Sunday night. It had a frozen beard of dirty snow with melted holes for the fog lights. This car is amazing on snow tires for a...
Forum: Great Lakes 01-28-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 44,215
Posted By R L Newb
in your car beats the heart of a subaru. Come...

in your car beats the heart of a subaru. Come play in the snow :D

Also thought this was sweet, this is my lot at work everyday.


...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-11-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 166,022
Posted By R L Newb
I drive a short stint on the highway ~9 miles...

I drive a short stint on the highway ~9 miles before my oil changes. Then park and lift the car followed by waiting about 10-20 minutes before changing and getting the sample. Is this a typical...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-19-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 166,022
Posted By R L Newb
Try asking them about tranny or diff oil :P ...

Try asking them about tranny or diff oil :P

The dealer couldn't get any information from SOA about it. Probably because it's all Toyota's brand oil so I'm going Amsoil in both at 20k.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-19-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 166,022
Posted By R L Newb
It costs a couple bucks to ship through USPS so...

It costs a couple bucks to ship through USPS so bring it in and have them put the postage on. Make sure you follow blackstones suggestions for collecting an oil sample, you don't want to read false...
Forum: Great Lakes 10-04-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 44,215
Posted By R L Newb
lucky... I'm using every ounce of willpower i...

lucky...
I'm using every ounce of willpower i have not to modify this car. The complete and total lack of exhaust note is not helping :(

also, meet: Oct12 in Columbus
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-27-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,448
Posted By R L Newb
Touché

Touché
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-27-2012, 08:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,448
Posted By R L Newb
Race comp engineering makes some killer springs...

Race comp engineering makes some killer springs for subarus. Eibach or Hotchkis usually have a decent all around spring for reasonable price.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-18-2012, 08:57 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 40,987
Posted By R L Newb
I gotcha covered on that ...

I gotcha covered on that

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13286



Mobil 1 has never had great success in the Subaru world. I think there are a few threads suggesting types...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-17-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 166,022
Posted By R L Newb
The car is hitting 10k miles today and very close...

The car is hitting 10k miles today and very close to the next oil change interval of 6k miles. Should be doing an oil change by next weekend then I'll post the results which only take a few days.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-17-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 40,987
Posted By R L Newb
Did my first change at 4500, mainly because I...

Did my first change at 4500, mainly because I shot for 3k but got lazy. Quite a bit of metal in the oil analysis but they said it was normal for a break-in change and the oil itself was in good...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-31-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 166,022
Posted By R L Newb
lol, good call. Fixed the photo so no more...

lol, good call. Fixed the photo so no more stalkers!
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-31-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 166,022
Posted By R L Newb
Oil Analysis - 1st oil change

I had Blackstone perform a full analysis of my first oil change on the BRZ. It ran a bit longer than I had planned on, just based on free time and how much I end up driving everyday, but I managed to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-18-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 977,721
Posted By R L Newb
Yes! I totally agree on this. If they had thrown...

Yes! I totally agree on this. If they had thrown in oil pressure and/or egt there I would have cried with glee.

I can't say I hate anything but I do notice things that are now on a list 'o mods...
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