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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-03-2019, 05:37 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 22,437
Posted By PetrolioBenzina
First long trip with my 86...

Drove from Potland to Grand Junction, CO. Straight through, both ways.

1. The seats are more comfortable than I thought. I have a wrecked back, and I had no problems with that at all.

2. JFC,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-13-2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,102
Posted By Yousend
I had just missed my bus after work, so I had 30...

I had just missed my bus after work, so I had 30 minutes to kill and a Toyota dealer across the street. I decided to walk in and since I was just wasting time, I saw a beautiful car and gravitated...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-12-2017, 09:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,102
Posted By VoltsFRS2013
The dealership I got my FRS from listed it online...

The dealership I got my FRS from listed it online for $17,500 approx. It had 37k miles on it but was considered a "Toyota Certified" Vehicle. Online in the listing no where did they say I had to pay...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-12-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,410
Posted By Kendal0
I'm fifty and just moved from a GTI to a...

I'm fifty and just moved from a GTI to a Series.Yellow last month. It gets lots of notice which is good.

Better yet, SUVs and trucks will see the yellow car much easeir than the blue.

I had a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-10-2017, 01:41 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,577
Posted By zizon93
wave rejected

I have spotted 3 different twins on my way to go to church today and not once I got wave back after I properly gave them a huge thumbs up. Instead, they just stared at me like I was an idiot Lol......
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-05-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,913
Posted By Tcoat
You missed daily driver in an almost stock state....

You missed daily driver in an almost stock state. As much as this forum may make it appear otherwise that is what the vast majority will be used for.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-04-2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,913
Posted By JSube
It Just Depends on What You Want (but you have to know what that is)

I traded my '15 STI for a '17 BRZ performance pkg in March. I'd owned the STI since new, added a couple engine protection mods like an AOS and a conservative tune to correct the lean fuel mixture at...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-28-2017, 05:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,410
Posted By Lynxis
There are a few questions I'd ask: Are you...

There are a few questions I'd ask:
Are you going to keep the car mostly stock or modify?
Are you going to track it?

If you are going to keep it mostly stock and you want to track it, consider...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-28-2017, 12:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,913
Posted By GalloVecchio
I had the STi Launch Edition... now I have a BRZ....

I had the STi Launch Edition... now I have a BRZ. Love both, but not comparable. AWD vs RWD, practically half the power. For me it was a practical decision. I loved the power and grippiness of the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-22-2017, 03:45 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 29,832
Posted By Braces
When I think mid-life crisis car .... I think...

When I think mid-life crisis car .... I think Corvette. Especially the convertibles. A female professional friend of mine in her early 50's (I'm 54) referred to these guys driving the Vetts as...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-22-2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 29,832
Posted By Ron B Avery
I will be 60 next month (there I said it out...

I will be 60 next month (there I said it out loud). I have had more cars than I can count. Last December I sold my DD (2015 5.0 GT Mustang, stick ,Performance pac, Recaro's, Ect. Ordered new) I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-22-2017, 09:36 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 29,832
Posted By extrashaky
No. I didn't read the rest of this thread,...

No.

I didn't read the rest of this thread, so this has probably been addressed, but...



Throw that term away. It's a stupid phrase coined by sexist women, envious young people with no money...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-22-2017, 01:55 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,869
Posted By mrhandle
Just an exterior

Let's not talk about its spec/interior/built quality and etc. I honestly think just an exterior of the FR-S/86/BRZ are hands down the winner out of all the competitors such as Mustang,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-21-2017, 09:45 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 29,832
Posted By Syche
Definitely one way of putting it, I always felt...

Definitely one way of putting it, I always felt that it was like your last chance to relive your youth and or feel relevant in today's world before you drift off into old age and monotonous routines ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-21-2017, 06:29 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 29,832
Posted By bkharmony
Now this is a question I can answer. I'm...

Now this is a question I can answer.

I'm mid-40s, got tired of boring cars, so I bought an 86 in March. I also have a motorcycle, so the 86 isn't my only "fun vehicle."

Car is holding up great....
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-10-2017, 03:46 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,913
Posted By Tcoat
We recently bought the 17 Impreza hatch for my...

We recently bought the 17 Impreza hatch for my wife. She got the full sport package. Rest assured that when they transfer the STi over to that platform the school bus feel will go away. They stole...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-05-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 24,424
Posted By mr_squirrel
I'm not your buddy, pal! Sent from my...

I'm not your buddy, pal!

Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-10-2017, 05:42 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 37,804
Posted By funwheeldrive
Agreed. It really comes down to what you...

Agreed. It really comes down to what you want/need from a car. The 86 doesn't really have a competitor, so the Miata/Fiata is the next closest thing.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-08-2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 34,777
Posted By DAEMANO
This thread again. Toyota will sell all...

This thread again.

Toyota will sell all 8600 2017's with no problem.

Last year Toyota moved over 7000 units. This was in the worst possible sales conditions (poor economy, with a car in the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-06-2017, 08:39 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 34,777
Posted By Andrew025
That's assuming the price stays the same, which I...

That's assuming the price stays the same, which I doubt it would.
Everyone will still say "why would I spend more money on an 86 when I could get a mustang".
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-18-2017, 09:27 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 53,532
Posted By gramicci101
If two doors fits your needs, buy the BRZ, throw...

If two doors fits your needs, buy the BRZ, throw $1K at it to mod it a little, and put the other $9K in a mutual fund or something.
Forum: Forced Induction 01-07-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 21,782
Posted By Spartarus
I only have a few complaints about the SBD kit. ...

I only have a few complaints about the SBD kit.

1. The exhaust fasteners are very low quality, but that's almost universal among aftermarket exhaust manufacturers, and is becoming more common with...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-03-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,919
Posted By Leonardo
My advise is the same for any car. Take your...

My advise is the same for any car. Take your time. Find the exact car you want. It is out there. Transmission, color, interior (LOL), stereo, mileage, condition, current mods, and cost. Then be...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2016, 05:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,584
Posted By FTA_Dave
You worry too much , buy the one that you like...

You worry too much , buy the one that you like better and enjoy.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-19-2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 2,361
Views: 621,981
Posted By Cockatoo
Yeah it's the bigger hose you're pointing to in...

Yeah it's the bigger hose you're pointing to in the last pictures.

You want to get a big universal T, about 5 feet of 1/4 inch vacuum tube, and tee into the brake booster before the check valve. ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-13-2016, 11:23 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 49,720
Posted By Racer-X
Totaled my FR-S / why you should have a dashcam

Front view - first part - YouTube

I was watching the car in front of me and didn't see the guy coming from the right. Considering how long I had a green I shouldn't have worried. Notice the lack...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-20-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 26,410
Posted By STZ
2017 Dealership Lot Pictures

Brought my '15 in for it's first service today and to my surprise there was two '17 BRZs on the lot.

Some things to note are that it still has prius tires, there's a "BRZ" engraved onto the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-11-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 12,237
Posted By humfrz
Well, your plan has a flaw in it ....... good...

Well, your plan has a flaw in it ....... good luck with finding a dealer that will go for it.

If your dead set on supercharging a FR-S, I suggest you supercharge the one you have......;)

...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-11-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3,507
Views: 1,122,474
Posted By Tcoat
I do not know. There could be loads of options in...

I do not know. There could be loads of options in 2020. Or there could be none.
I am a bit of the odd man out here since I never followed nor lusted after an 86. I read about the development back in...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-11-2016, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3,507
Views: 1,122,474
Posted By Zaku
Yeah you're point on, I was hoping that Toyota...

Yeah you're point on, I was hoping that Toyota would just do a GT trim for the whole world and just compete on the Limited Trim. But I guess they wanted to stick to the original strategy with...
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