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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-15-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 26,747
Posted By Chanpion
This isn't a direct contact but if you run out of...

This isn't a direct contact but if you run out of leads, I remember reading that Mackin Industries did a Z33 swap (350Z tranny) for their hill climb twin.
Feature of their car:...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-13-2016, 12:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,289
Posted By Chanpion
Does anyone know the maintenance intervals needed...

Does anyone know the maintenance intervals needed for the dogboxes?
Newbies like me may not know that dogboxes have generally have really short maintenance intervals making them not efficient for...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-20-2016, 09:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,565
Posted By Chanpion
True, with sports cars you either have to be...

True, with sports cars you either have to be patient and wait for the perfect one or buy new. It just gives you way more peace of mind with a new car. At least with the twins they're not exactly your...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-20-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,485
Posted By Chanpion
Take a look at the BRZ forum right now, a...

Take a look at the BRZ forum right now, a refreshed look for the BRZ has surfaced. You'll be able to choose between 4 styles if you want to wait.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-16-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 5,031
Views: 1,475,516
Posted By Chanpion
Uh, I said alcohol family. Shell VPower's pretty...

Uh, I said alcohol family. Shell VPower's pretty good up in the north, chirp free. Blends are different in other places though.

EDIT: If I'm wrong or whatever, forgive me, studying for my 3rd...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 03-15-2016, 12:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,421
Posted By Chanpion
There's a weird blacksheep hidden gem that very...

There's a weird blacksheep hidden gem that very few people know about unless they've driven one. If you ever see a SRT Cherokee don't underestimate those things. It's like when you see those drift...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-19-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 32,597
Posted By Chanpion
I'm definitely not in the "normal" category but...

I'm definitely not in the "normal" category but I've completely blown all the tendons in my right ankle from various other sports and tendons don't heal or never fully heal. Since the brake pedal...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-19-2016, 12:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,474
Posted By Chanpion
Firewall and intake plug for the sound tube...

Firewall and intake plug for the sound tube delete.
I'm really close to doing this myself.I can't find a cap anywhere that fits nicely into the intake.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-18-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,659
Posted By Chanpion
Yeah, the most dramatic change you can do to the...

Yeah, the most dramatic change you can do to the car would be tires and usually the first change. I'd recommend a good set of summer tires. Applies towards both track and spirited driving.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 12-17-2015, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,443
Posted By Chanpion
Some of them aren't actually chips. Grab yourself...

Some of them aren't actually chips. Grab yourself a clay bar and do some claying. It's cheap enough that it's worth the shot.
I find most of the time that they're not actually chips but dipples from...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 11-08-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,949
Posted By Chanpion
Clear bra it or there's this: ...

Clear bra it or there's this:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76391
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-04-2015, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,704
Posted By Chanpion
Try mp3 and split them into shorter mixes.

Try mp3 and split them into shorter mixes.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-20-2015, 11:40 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 73,740
Posted By Chanpion
You know how many people here keep on getting...

You know how many people here keep on getting their fuel pump here replaced even though it does nothing?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-30-2015, 12:31 PM
Replies: 291
Views: 91,001
Posted By Chanpion
You can take away that buyers remorse if you...

You can take away that buyers remorse if you drive a manual in rush hour traffic on a hill.
They are a bit different, people say it's more involving but I would not discredit the auto at all. It's...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-25-2015, 10:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,765
Posted By Chanpion
Most of the white specks are actually not chips....

Most of the white specks are actually not chips. It takes some time but get some car soap and a clay bar. Don't know what it is, it seems similar to mini droplets of tree sap.
There's a few products...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-21-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,951
Posted By Chanpion
I think if you find an LED with a lot more...

I think if you find an LED with a lot more diffusion, it'll be a nice touch.
Less like a spotlight but more of glow or illumination.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-09-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,124
Posted By Chanpion
The autos are smart, they'll disengage and won't...

The autos are smart, they'll disengage and won't actually go into reverse saving your gearbox. If you're travelling forward fast.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-14-2015, 01:05 AM
Replies: 734
Views: 449,269
Posted By Chanpion
http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh551/MCCrosse...

http://i1251.photobucket.com/albums/hh551/MCCrossed/DSC_0012_zpsxf9wkzzs.jpg

Winter setup. Not the best looking nor the best performance setup, went with 205/55/16s. Diameter looks good but from a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-14-2015, 11:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 31,399
Posted By Chanpion
Look for rust consistency on all the screws and...

Look for rust consistency on all the screws and parts. And any dirt rings on left by ununscrewed screws.
With a sports car, it's going to be hard to find a non abused version. I mean, it's a sports...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-11-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 42,242
Posted By Chanpion
Depends on the car really. There's just cars...

Depends on the car really. There's just cars where the personality fits the transmission or once you exceed a performance figure, I think only a DCT would suffice for me.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 867
Views: 236,695
Posted By Chanpion
Yeah, I'll admit to this one. I debadged my Scion...

Yeah, I'll admit to this one. I debadged my Scion logos and they all said made by Subaru on the back of them. The badges and the wheel center caps... I personally say Scion/ Subaru.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-07-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 30,792
Posted By Chanpion
For the video recovery, if you think your video...

For the video recovery, if you think your video is worth 30 Euros, try this: http://grauonline.de/cms2/?page_id=5
If you do decide to buy it, run the trail software on it first and see if that...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-04-2015, 11:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,082
Posted By Chanpion
Not much you can do. I got my changed in Dec...

Not much you can do.
I got my changed in Dec 2014 after I heard on the forums that the gasket got updated for them. Either I was lied to or the update doesn't work. They actually worse now. They...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-26-2015, 04:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 21,358
Posted By Chanpion
I'd like to throw a contender in there. The Focus...

I'd like to throw a contender in there. The Focus or Fiesta ST. Just at least test drive one. Trust me.
As for the list, I'm guessing people here will lean towards the WRX. My point is for the Evo.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-25-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,978
Posted By Chanpion
If you do get the Maxima, you'll remember all the...

If you do get the Maxima, you'll remember all the great things you've forgotten about owning a normal car. Low end torque for streets, comfort, most importantly passenger space. Seriously, they're...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-19-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,790
Posted By Chanpion
It looks so stupid in the day but so awesome at...

It looks so stupid in the day but so awesome at night.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-18-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 42,446
Posted By Chanpion
Trick is to make sure they're tight, very tight....

Trick is to make sure they're tight, very tight. If it moves then, it could move any particles around.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-17-2015, 11:18 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 42,446
Posted By Chanpion
Dealer ones are really perfect. I got a set of...

Dealer ones are really perfect. I got a set of red Rokblokz for my rocky winter usage. They're stiff but they have a version for lowered cars and the normal. They're not too flashy, they're grey or...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-14-2015, 03:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,501
Posted By Chanpion
Touch up paint should mean colour coat. But...

Touch up paint should mean colour coat.
But the way he does it is mix, colour coat and clear. If you've got the time, go for the just color, color until it's almost level with everything then...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-10-2015, 11:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,355
Posted By Chanpion
All Scion dealerships. They know. Guaranteed. If...

All Scion dealerships. They know. Guaranteed. If they mess up, they'll pay for it anyways. Remind them when you get in if you're really paranoid.
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