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Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] Yesterday, 01:06 AM
Replies: 10,423
Views: 882,403
Posted By humfrz
Oh, OK, at least now I have an excuse for my...

Oh, OK, at least now I have an excuse for my Alsheimer's / dementia. Here all along, I thought it was caused by 40 years of drinking lots of whisky.

Now, where were we? And who are you?

...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] Yesterday, 12:48 AM
Replies: 10,423
Views: 882,403
Posted By humfrz
Yep, after 30 years of doing pesticide research...

Yep, after 30 years of doing pesticide research on all kinds of experimental cholinesterase-inhibiting pesticides, I feel lucky I never had to use an atropine injector. Maybe because I just didn't...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-30-2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 10,423
Views: 882,403
Posted By humfrz
Reminds me of the summer morning I was heading up...

Reminds me of the summer morning I was heading up highway 113 out of Davis, CA going to the Biggs Rice Research Station. It was a cool morning so I had the windows down on my company car. It was a...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-30-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 13,305
Views: 2,839,112
Posted By Captain Snooze
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Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-30-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 10,423
Views: 882,403
Posted By humfrz
The next time, when you see this - DON'T STOP! ...

The next time, when you see this - DON'T STOP!

:eyebulge:
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-30-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10,423
Views: 882,403
Posted By bcj
Likely glycol of some sort is used in the...

Likely glycol of some sort is used in the formulation.
Effective on puppies, kittens and small children after all.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-30-2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10,423
Views: 882,403
Posted By ScoobsMcGee
A couple of days ago I took the BRZ out of...

A couple of days ago I took the BRZ out of storage after 6 months, and while giving it a shakedown in farm country PA I was reminded just how much freshly sprayed pesticide smells like burning...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-30-2024, 10:07 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,776
Posted By DocWalt
Yeah. I think this is dumb and left over from the...

Yeah. I think this is dumb and left over from the days of steelies with hub caps (either full face or just covering the hubs) but whatever.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-28-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3,776
Views: 501,475
Posted By The Red One
About that parade Sunday... For the first...

About that parade Sunday...

For the first time in F1 history, the top 10 drivers at the Monaco Grand Prix started where they finished.

Stroll managed somehow to do the only passing in the race...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-28-2024, 05:21 PM
Replies: 2,040
Views: 348,317
Posted By Sapphireho
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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-28-2024, 06:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,197
Posted By Tozerman
Eureka moment

A quick update to keep you all up to date.
I realised I had 2 noises.
1. A dash creak
2. A dash rattle.

To solve the creak I ordered a new centre vent (there is a new updated part which has...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-27-2024, 06:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,137
Posted By NoHaveMSG
They are really tight. It’s really tough to get...

They are really tight. It’s really tough to get them off without knocking over the engine stand.


This failure looks kind of reminiscent of a high RPM single dirt bike engine. When they started...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-27-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,137
Posted By blsfrs
Good idea. I, myself, am not interested in...

Good idea. I, myself, am not interested in keeping them. I'll probably put in the classified ads at a bargain price. Is it a $500 repair or $1000? It might be easier for someone (who know what...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-27-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,137
Posted By bcj
Piston and sleeve look to be mildly annoyed for...

Piston and sleeve look to be mildly annoyed for some reasons.

"Nope. Not gonna. Hangry."
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-27-2024, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,460
Posted By NoHaveMSG
7 or so engines over this race week. :bonk:

7 or so engines over this race week. :bonk:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-27-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,137
Posted By blsfrs
Yeah, I found a guy on YouTube taking the heads...

Yeah, I found a guy on YouTube taking the heads off of a WRX. He used a looonnnggg breaker bar and lots of ugga duggas.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-27-2024, 02:10 AM
Replies: 13,305
Views: 2,839,112
Posted By humfrz
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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-27-2024, 01:24 AM
Replies: 19,882
Views: 8,854,656
Posted By pope
Installed ~65lbs of noise abatement. ~30lbs from...

Installed ~65lbs of noise abatement. ~30lbs from Amazon Basics version of Dynamat, ~30lbs of mass loaded vinyl, and maybe 5lbs of rockwool. Weights estimated from the shipping weights and the portion...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-26-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,137
Posted By blsfrs
Repairable?

As I posted earlier, these are Element Tuning big valve heads. As a noob, I have no idea how much it would cost to repair this kind of damage. The valves (-4) and springs are around $1800. Plus...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-26-2024, 04:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,392
Posted By humfrz
Yep, this tool, applied with "two squeaks and a...

Yep, this tool, applied with "two squeaks and a grunt" has served me well for the past 75 years.

:iono:
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-24-2024, 12:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,392
Posted By NoHaveMSG
I've never messed up a stock stud either but I...

I've never messed up a stock stud either but I always run them on gently.

Highly advise against anti seize or any type of thread lubricant. Has a drastic effect on torque.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-24-2024, 01:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,392
Posted By humfrz
Yep, I got the picture - ;)

Yep, I got the picture - ;)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-24-2024, 01:31 AM
Replies: 2,040
Views: 348,317
Posted By humfrz
Pushed mine back in the garage about a foot to...

Pushed mine back in the garage about a foot to get the trash cans out. I did not crash it - by pushing it back into the garage door.

:iono:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-23-2024, 11:07 PM
Replies: 2,040
Views: 348,317
Posted By Sapphireho
Drive mine today. had no problems. Did not...

Drive mine today. had no problems. Did not crash.
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-22-2024, 02:58 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 77,845
Posted By removedonut
With the way i’m building the harnesses, nobody...

With the way i’m building the harnesses, nobody needs to repin anything (besides the fuel pressure sensor, for 13-16 cars). I am building modular jumper connectors that leave the FA20 harness totally...
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-21-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 77,845
Posted By removedonut
Just spoke with someone who had their car swapped...

Just spoke with someone who had their car swapped by RS Motors. Apparently their solution is putting the FA20 reluctor wheel in a press and bending it until it clears the FA24 block castings, and...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-21-2024, 02:31 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 49,267
Posted By villainous_frx
"If you die with the lowest mileage Poorsche, you...

"If you die with the lowest mileage Poorsche, you lose."

Took the car up to Rad Torque (Castrol) for the afternoon. Lots of rain which kept everything cool, felt like playing a game with tire...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-20-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4,200
Views: 462,436
Posted By gen3v8
3074) Telling you to use a tap to clean a...

3074) Telling you to use a tap to clean a damaged wheel stud thread
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-20-2024, 04:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,392
Posted By EndlessAzure
I don't recommend antiseize. They aren't getting...

I don't recommend antiseize. They aren't getting galled up. It's handling leading to thread damage/debris


If you want them to last a long time, you need to keep the threads clean and damage...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-19-2024, 06:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,080
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
FWD? No thanks. Although I think I would be...

FWD? No thanks.
Although I think I would be happier in a FWD with good steering feel over a RWD with numb steering. The more cars I test drive in this search the more I realize how important...
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