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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

11-19-2020, 01:17 PM

Replies: 3

Power Stop Calipers?

Views: 961

Posted By AutoNewb

Power Stop Calipers?

Anyone have these? What are your opinions on them?

In the spring going to need to do rotor/pad replacement. I thought while i'm in there do SS lines and clean the OEM calipers; spray paint them.
...

Forum: Engine Swaps

11-18-2020, 03:45 PM

Replies: 86

Second Gen Swap? FA24

Views: 42,810

Posted By AutoNewb

My point is... if a swap is doable for...

My point is... if a swap is doable for $5000-$7000 (including crate engine) its worth it. You wont have to worry about blowing your high mileage FA20 on boost and in addition to the boost costs.
...

Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum

08-28-2020, 04:16 PM

Replies: 25

Subaru version of FT-86

Views: 17,246

Posted By AutoNewb

Wow what a necro. LOL!!! People that...

Wow what a necro.

LOL!!! People that speculated about the 86 back in '09 sure got it wrong. AWD?! Turbo?!?! Lolol

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

08-21-2020, 03:28 PM

Replies: 28

Engine Failure! 2013 Scion Frs. Recall was made

Views: 5,387

Posted By AutoNewb

Its just worth getting an LKQ engine and having...

Its just worth getting an LKQ engine and having an independent shop put it in. Youll save alot of money.

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

07-08-2020, 11:30 AM

Replies: 47

Mods that you instantly regretted?

Views: 11,917

Posted By AutoNewb

Raceseng tall shift knob with extension without a...

Raceseng tall shift knob with extension without a short shifter.... felt like I was driving a 1960s car with such long throws.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

11-26-2019, 03:50 PM

Replies: 43

I think I got ripped off... :(

Views: 11,439

Posted By AutoNewb

They are a scam. I am sorry to say you got ripped...

They are a scam. I am sorry to say you got ripped off.

Very short post i'll make since I only have a few minutes.

Do not bother with an intake unless you have FI. Such as the intake that comes...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

10-31-2019, 04:59 PM

Replies: 9

Osv solenoid

Views: 1,879

Posted By AutoNewb

Yeah..... I don't quite understand this relating...

Yeah..... I don't quite understand this relating to the harness. Failing OSV's/OSV's usually result in a CEL of P0016, P0017, P000A, and there is another I forget. I had a few cam issues at 86k...

Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]

08-19-2019, 02:22 PM

Replies: 169

Racing, Reckless Driving, Super Speeder.

Views: 25,658

Posted By AutoNewb

Agreed with this 100% Bad decision on your...

Agreed with this 100%

Bad decision on your part for keep speeding up. Just being honest. You have no proof on your side right now backing up your story.

I've had some road rage issues...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

01-04-2019, 10:16 AM

Replies: 74

Can the BRZ Actually Ruin Your Life?

Views: 19,486

Posted By AutoNewb

Is this your first car?? If so you have to learn...

Is this your first car?? If so you have to learn a lot about the concept of modding cars. If not your first car... you should know better.

Take an example of a Corvette... a perfectly wonderful...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-20-2018, 01:55 PM

Replies: 24

Half trd parts from the factory?

Views: 5,566

Posted By AutoNewb

TRD are part options you can installed from your...

TRD are part options you can installed from your order or from the parts department of a Toyota Dealer if your car is on the lot.

Also... ALL the twins are made in Japan, just so you know :)

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

12-17-2018, 02:17 PM

Replies: 18

Manual BRZ sounds different than automatic one.

Views: 5,449

Posted By AutoNewb

TL,DR summary.. Since the manual transmission and...

TL,DR summary.. Since the manual transmission and automatic transmission are infact different... different materials have different sound resonances. Not to mention transmission mounts/bushings make...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

11-30-2018, 10:37 AM

Replies: 21

Best coilovers for daily driving?

Views: 17,891

Posted By AutoNewb

You're definitely right. Its a better BANG for...

You're definitely right. Its a better BANG for the buck if you don't drive in the winter or live in California. They will still rust in the salt and snow. Since the OP lives in Chicago, I wouldn't...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

11-30-2018, 10:33 AM

Replies: 21

Best coilovers for daily driving?

Views: 17,891

Posted By AutoNewb

Under $700 coilovers are not worth it. ...

Under $700 coilovers are not worth it.

Disadvantages
-------------------
-HORRIBLE ride quality due to cheaper springs.
-Cheap coilovers arent made with corrosion resistant materials... since...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

11-21-2017, 01:50 PM

Replies: 18

Cant Decide, need help! 17" vs 18"

Views: 11,287

Posted By AutoNewb

Okay awesome thank you!

Okay awesome thank you!

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

11-21-2017, 09:50 AM

Replies: 18

Cant Decide, need help! 17" vs 18"

Views: 11,287

Posted By AutoNewb

Really??? so 18x9.5 is noticeably sluggish? damn....

Really??? so 18x9.5 is noticeably sluggish? damn. lol.

My choice for that wouldve been the Titan 7 T-S5, they are SEXY AF. But if thats the case... :(

Like I said my goal is to have a fun DD....

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

09-23-2016, 11:19 PM

Replies: 8

Newbie question on transmission fluid

Views: 2,832

Posted By AutoNewb

Makes total sense! Thank you. Oh I hope they...

Makes total sense! Thank you.

Oh I hope they don't say you're wrong lol.

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

09-23-2016, 11:18 PM

Replies: 8

Newbie question on transmission fluid

Views: 2,832

Posted By AutoNewb

Lol "fast and furious" driver. Alright I thought...

Lol "fast and furious" driver. Alright I thought so. All these threads seemed odd, it made me think the transmission isnt reliable. I previously had a 2008 ford focus 5 speed. And I went through 101k...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

09-13-2016, 08:51 AM

Replies: 16

Now a new owner of a 2014 :)

Views: 4,795

Posted By AutoNewb

http://i.imgur.com/jviO2I7.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/jviO2I7.jpg

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

09-13-2016, 08:40 AM

Replies: 16

Now a new owner of a 2014 :)

Views: 4,795

Posted By AutoNewb

Now a new owner of a 2014 :)

That's right. Related to my last post i made. I decided to go for it and get 2014 BRZ. I love it so far. 26k miles on it. Holy god the handling is amazing. Sport mode makes me a little nervous...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics

08-25-2016, 02:18 PM

Replies: 42

Thinking of buying a BRZ, need help!

Views: 9,146

Posted By AutoNewb

Wow, lots of help and replies! Thanks so much! ...

Wow, lots of help and replies! Thanks so much!

Haha no way! okay great, yeah I planned to test drive them both one day soon.

Great thanks!

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