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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-01-2020, 07:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,504
Posted By reeves
Glad everything worked out for the most part. ...

Glad everything worked out for the most part.

Now, it's time to give that niece of yours a stern talking to. I mean, I made sure my brother tells his kids NEVER to buy a car without consulting...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-21-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,386
Posted By reeves
My BRZ was just almost as cheap to insure as my...

My BRZ was just almost as cheap to insure as my '94 MR2.
Then again, I thought the MR2 was expensive for a 25 year old car.
Full coverage is $72 a month for the BRZ, $64 for the MR2.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-19-2020, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 548,343
Posted By reeves
I just find it ironic because Toyota held up...

I just find it ironic because Toyota held up installing Android Auto in their cars for years because they didn't agree with Google about how much info they were collecting from AA.

Who knew it was...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 06-20-2020, 05:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,783
Posted By reeves
All the "on sale" tires I've bought off TireRack...

All the "on sale" tires I've bought off TireRack tend to be at least a year or more old. Doesn't mean every tire on sale is.. but just gotta adjust your expectations the bigger the discount is for...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-18-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 86,423
Posted By reeves
Regardless of the looks/engine, if it's got close...

Regardless of the looks/engine, if it's got close to these N/A figures for the HP/Torque (~220/180), I'm all in. I don't even care what it looks like any more, as long as it doesn't look like the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-01-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,308
Posted By reeves
Na, you're good.. Go for it!

Na, you're good.. Go for it!
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-31-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 332
Views: 73,198
Posted By reeves
I thought the CTR's looks would grow on me.....

I thought the CTR's looks would grow on me.. After 2 years, seeing it in some photos at certain angles, it passable. It looks more gawdy in person however.. And after over a year since I saw one in...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-31-2019, 12:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,724
Posted By reeves
Mazda cars already have a longer hood/engine bay...

Mazda cars already have a longer hood/engine bay than other cars of the same size. Their cars are ripe for an inline-6 upgrade since they wouldn't even need to elongate the hood to fit an inline six...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-30-2019, 07:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,081
Posted By reeves
I definitely would've kept my 2013 till the...

I definitely would've kept my 2013 till the wheels fell off if it didn't get totaled.
Will do the same for the next 86 if I get another.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 05-30-2019, 07:20 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 244,964
Posted By reeves
Yes, you are suppose to grease that portion. But...

Yes, you are suppose to grease that portion. But you're only suppose to put a TINY bit on there. Reason is, when the TOB slides back & forth on it, if there's too much grease, the grease might fling...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-29-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,920
Posted By reeves
I've driven 86's with the Ace, JDL, and P&L.....

I've driven 86's with the Ace, JDL, and P&L.. can't go wrong with any of them. Unless you're looking to shave as many tenths of a second off your lap time, I wouldn't get so caught up in the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-23-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 48,193
Posted By reeves
The 3rd sibling would never work, financially....

The 3rd sibling would never work, financially. They need to focus on refining what they already have with the 86 & Supra.

Tada was quoted as saying if Toyota developed the Supra themselves from...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 05-23-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,856
Posted By reeves
That one was an easy decision for any 'sporty'...

That one was an easy decision for any 'sporty' car comparison:

Manual > Any Auto no matter the price or HP, any day.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-22-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 27,199
Posted By reeves
I can stay 'engaged' and endure 2+ hrs of traffic...

I can stay 'engaged' and endure 2+ hrs of traffic with a manual.

I can't stand 15 minutes of stop-n-go traffic with an auto.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-22-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 48,193
Posted By reeves
You're right that was a bit harsh about the mkIV....

You're right that was a bit harsh about the mkIV. It just didn't do it for me when I drove it back then, but I am biased towards light-weight cars I can rev the snot out of in everyday driving. In...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-22-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 27,199
Posted By reeves
I text & email just fine in my manual :D And I...

I text & email just fine in my manual :D
And I commuted an hour to work for several years.

It does require both hands, both feet, and one knee (not necessarily all at once, fyi)... but once you...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-22-2019, 12:05 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 48,193
Posted By reeves
I'd still buy the Supra, but only in a 4-cylinder...

I'd still buy the Supra, but only in a 4-cylinder + manual configuration. As long as I have a manual, I don't need that much HP to have fun in everyday driving.
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 05-15-2019, 10:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,375
Posted By reeves
You can always make numbers read however you want...

You can always make numbers read however you want them to.


I was t-boned while driving my BRZ last year. The car was totaled. But I didn't have any bruises or aches from the impact, even after a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-14-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,414
Posted By reeves
I'd take the 'cheaper' used & catted P&L over a...

I'd take the 'cheaper' used & catted P&L over a new Ace any day.. $500 P&L for 201 whp was plenty for me :thumbsup:
Wasn't worth it to spending $1K more for another ~10whp.

You can get'em for...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-02-2018, 06:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,822
Posted By reeves
Dam sorry to hear about the loss. Someone just...

Dam sorry to hear about the loss. Someone just wrecked my BRZ (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131517) a few weeks ago too. I totally feel you about losing a part of yourself.. it's...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-28-2018, 05:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,727
Posted By reeves
I only need a small suv or 4-door hatchback, and...

I only need a small suv or 4-door hatchback, and I considered a Subaru Crosstrek or Forester but wow are those cars boring to drive! I don't want the engine troubles of an older WRX hatchback either...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 11-27-2018, 11:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,083
Posted By reeves
The 2.0 is nearly 200 lbs lighter too. But I just...

The 2.0 is nearly 200 lbs lighter too. But I just love the center tach guage layout in the 2.5, that alone might make me choose it over the 2.0. I don't care for the heavy 18" OEM rims though, but I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-27-2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,721
Posted By reeves
I loved my aftermarket intake noise too when I...

I loved my aftermarket intake noise too when I accelerated, and the fact that it cleaned up the look of my engine bay. But it's not for everyone, I think most people like their stock intake and just...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 11-27-2018, 06:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,083
Posted By reeves
Thanks for the input guys. I just spoke with the...

Thanks for the input guys. I just spoke with the adjuster and mentioned my recently bought wheels/tires, he said that'll be covered and put into the valuation of the car, but the recent clutch change...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 11-20-2018, 03:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,083
Posted By reeves
Thanks, the Mazda 3 hatch is at the top of my...

Thanks, the Mazda 3 hatch is at the top of my list.. in that exact price range! I don't really want the cx5 but I'll settle for one if someone's selling one for below market value, and I can't find a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 11-20-2018, 03:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,083
Posted By reeves
If I hadn't swerved into the middle lane to avoid...

If I hadn't swerved into the middle lane to avoid him, I would've t-boned the other car directly on the driver's side door. He's lucky I "let" him t-bone me on my passenger side instead.


I don't...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 11-20-2018, 10:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,083
Posted By reeves
R.I.P BRZ

Unfortunately I got t-boned on the way home recently. I'm ok, but the car will be a total loss.
This was after I spent almost 2 weeks putting in time, money, and effort to learn how to swap out my...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 08-22-2018, 08:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 838
Posted By reeves
[GA] FS: NEW Grimmspeed Lightweight Crank Pulley (NIB) + OEM Crank Pulley Bolt

** * BRAND NEW, in original packaging * **

After spending over a week swapping out my clutch/TOB, I don't feel like messing with my car anymore.


Grimmspeed Lightweight Crank Pulley + OEM...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-22-2018, 02:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,679
Posted By reeves
6 years and 70K+ miles on my Fumoto valve. No...

6 years and 70K+ miles on my Fumoto valve.
No nipple, no clip. I travel on dirt roads and gravel in rural areas too (stock height).
No problems so far.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 08-14-2018, 11:22 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 244,964
Posted By reeves
I jotted down some notes for myself to remember...

I jotted down some notes for myself to remember next time (several years from now hopefully) I have to do this again. Just thought I'd post the notes in case it helps anyone else.

* Toyota parts...
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