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Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-20-2020, 04:40 PM
Replies: 3,261
Views: 520,659
Posted By paulca
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVza_AnhQ3E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVza_AnhQ3E
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-09-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,279
Posted By paulca
I'll assume it's the fuel pump, thanks. It's not...

I'll assume it's the fuel pump, thanks. It's not really bothering me, just thought I'd check with you guys though.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-10-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,007
Posted By paulca
Might give the wrong impression. Would you...

Might give the wrong impression.

Would you harley have the cute little leather tassels on the saddle bag or not?

South Park - Harley Riders [HD] - YouTube
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-27-2017, 02:59 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 32,481
Posted By paulca
It's not your fault and most of the world...

It's not your fault and most of the world forgives you.

As I understand it when you landed in the new world it was terribly cold and you didn't want to burn your ships, so you burnt your books...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-25-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 32,481
Posted By paulca
This.... ...

This....
http://duibe7slt06r7.cloudfront.net/Live/Binaries/ww-WW/images/Airbus-A380-large_tcm87-3661.jpg

Is faster than this...
http://www.jaffapix.com/alain/redbullextra.jpg

Which would you...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-16-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,242
Posted By paulca
If Weather Presenters were a little more...

If Weather Presenters were a little more honest... - YouTube
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-01-2017, 04:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,242
Posted By paulca
The death of Maria

I thought some of you US guys might enjoy this.

This is what happens when a hurricane, now denied of it's warm ocean water meets a tough North Atlantic storm.

Open and hit PLAY....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-24-2017, 12:49 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,421
Posted By paulca
It's a matter of borrowing from a bag of luck to...

It's a matter of borrowing from a bag of luck to fill the bag of experience.

The OP probably needs to make a few more mistakes himself to appreciate that things don't always turn out as expected. ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-24-2017, 12:36 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,421
Posted By paulca
I often tell people if they aren't a little...

I often tell people if they aren't a little afraid of driving they aren't paying enough attention.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,421
Posted By paulca
Nice story, you are lucky and brave learning to...

Nice story, you are lucky and brave learning to drive this car as your first.

Don't beat yourself up over things like the close calls and road kill. They happen. The trick is to note they...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2017, 08:24 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,532
Posted By paulca
It's not really take up rates, it's culture. Not...

It's not really take up rates, it's culture. Not just "car culture" but everyday life culture. Over here everyone drives "stick", even 90yo grannies drive stick. They were raised being driven...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-21-2017, 10:29 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,532
Posted By paulca
Odd. Don't get me wrong here but maybe it's...

Odd. Don't get me wrong here but maybe it's technique.

Personally I consider the "spring" at the top as "slack", so I automatically depress the clutch through that "slack" to the where the actual...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-21-2017, 08:37 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,409
Posted By paulca
What got me into cars? It's always been the...

What got me into cars?

It's always been the door frankly.

(I'll get my coat).
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-16-2017, 04:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,042
Posted By paulca
I put $43k before I checked the exchange rate. ...

I put $43k before I checked the exchange rate.

List was £28500 (Sterling), today that is $38100 (US). However I got about £2300 discount and added £400 for extras. Then you would need to add the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-14-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,906
Posted By paulca
You guys would probably class some of our actual...

You guys would probably class some of our actual roads are "off road". Some of them I'd agree with you.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-12-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 33,323
Posted By paulca
I'd just like to say to the neggers.... (note...

I'd just like to say to the neggers.... (note the e). Fuck away off and buy a mustang and take your "I wish I bought an R8 but I couldn't afford it", elsewhere.

Now I feel better.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-12-2017, 02:39 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 33,323
Posted By paulca
Capt Spaulding I think we are just picking at...

Capt Spaulding I think we are just picking at details, I think we essentially agree.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-12-2017, 02:38 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 33,323
Posted By paulca
I donno, my MC has 100BHP, if I overtake a 60mph...

I donno, my MC has 100BHP, if I overtake a 60mph car I'm usually pushing 100mph by the time I actually pass them about 2 seconds later.

I still plan each overtake carefully. Though usually that's...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-11-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,651
Posted By paulca
The power steering is powered on the high power...

The power steering is powered on the high power bus and needs the engine running. Try turning the steering as soon as you start the car before the power steering warning light goes out, or just as...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-11-2017, 10:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,225
Posted By paulca
We're off to Napster Napster land.

We're off to Napster Napster land.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-11-2017, 10:29 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 33,323
Posted By paulca
110 is about 65 mph. 3rd would be a bit extreme...

110 is about 65 mph. 3rd would be a bit extreme though it would work 80mph (130kph) is about the red line in 3rd. 4th will work allowing you to continue to about 160kph if the goody two shoes wants...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-11-2017, 09:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,225
Posted By paulca
... never mind that noise you heard It's just...

... never mind that noise you heard
It's just the beasts under your bed
In your closet, in your head
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-05-2017, 01:52 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 35,343
Posted By paulca
The way a lot the US guys talk you would think...

The way a lot the US guys talk you would think they are made of sugar and it's raining.

I think what upsets them more isn't block shifting (even without rev matching) but forcing the thing into...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-02-2017, 01:44 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 35,343
Posted By paulca
But can you do "Waynes world" with your...

But can you do "Waynes world" with your passengers with the throttle?

It's extremely annoying but at low(ish) speed in say 3rd you can repeatedly tap the accelerator on and off in time with the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-02-2017, 01:28 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,651
Posted By paulca
There are other techniques for learning the...

There are other techniques for learning the clutch by simply playing with it. However I refrained from suggesting them because they cause increased clutch wear.

One is blipping and surging. Get...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-01-2017, 10:09 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,651
Posted By paulca
"blip" is basically tapping the throttle to flick...

"blip" is basically tapping the throttle to flick the revs up.

For rev matching you clutch down, blip the throttle to lift the revs as you shift and then lift the clutch.

I agree however that...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-01-2017, 07:56 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,651
Posted By paulca
Watch "Learning to drive" videos from the UK. ...

Watch "Learning to drive" videos from the UK. The quality will be better as we have to learn to drive manuals and take a test in a manual.

The advice on learning the clutch without accelerator is...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-01-2017, 02:14 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 22,506
Posted By paulca
Old wives tail. Power is just the results of...

Old wives tail. Power is just the results of torque at a given RPM.

Torque is a force (usually expressed as a moment of a force in ftlb or Nm due to it's angular nature about a pivot)

Power is...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-29-2017, 07:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,225
Posted By paulca
This approach sounds like the most viable / fun...

This approach sounds like the most viable / fun option.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-26-2017, 03:04 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 23,909
Posted By paulca
Grammar, it's about knowing your shit and knowing...

Grammar, it's about knowing your shit and knowing you're shit.
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