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Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 05-18-2017, 05:54 PM
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Posted By Ashikabi
It doesn't dent. That's it. Looks cool though ...

It doesn't dent. That's it. Looks cool though

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Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 05-18-2017, 10:27 AM
Replies: 2,561
Views: 827,966
Posted By Lorico
this would look clean if the hood was painted...

this would look clean if the hood was painted white. Is there any advantage of a carbon hood? I mean, our stock aluminum hood is light enought i can open it with my pinky
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-31-2016, 08:16 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 31,955
Posted By Tcoat
Yep. Most don't. It is the vocal minority that do...

Yep. Most don't. It is the vocal minority that do that skew the perception.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 09:06 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By Tcoat
And that is why I am not an auto tech (or...

And that is why I am not an auto tech (or anything else dealing with other people's stuff) since while doing an engine swap after the 3rd or 4th time I bumped or got caught on that sticking out it...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By humfrz
DANG! ....... Brandond15 ........ :slap: Get...

DANG! ....... Brandond15 ........ :slap:

Get a grip ....... bend the plate back and get another valve stem cap......:thanks:

If you keep worrying about stuff like that ....... you're gonna wind...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 07:37 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,147
Posted By Sonicp9
Thankfully I have been doing all of my oil...

Thankfully I have been doing all of my oil changes at a Toyota AND at intervals of 8000 km. For 2016 they for some reason upped the oil change interval from 8000 to 16000 km. Seeing as how the engine...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By Spartarus
With the way it's mounted, I'd bet it was a shop...

With the way it's mounted, I'd bet it was a shop tech's pants that caught on and bent your plate.

I've watched it happen.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 07:17 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By Clipdat
I have a tow hook mount on my tC and every time I...

I have a tow hook mount on my tC and every time I took it to the dealer (warranty covered water pump replacement and follow up) they managed to bend my plate out, not this extreme though.

Maybe...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By Toyarzee
Peanut gallery over here i know, but just to...

Peanut gallery over here i know, but just to gently interject... these things are other worldly unimportant in comparison to some of the other things to be sensitive about, like oil consumption,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 06:25 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By Tcoat
Ya if OE then it meets the "equivalent" part...

Ya if OE then it meets the "equivalent" part requirements. Had me worried for a minute there. A bad or improperly installed flywheel can cause as much or more damage than a turbo.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By strat61caster
^OP has taken that incredibly well, credit to...

^OP has taken that incredibly well, credit to you.

imo the engine doesn't lug at >2k rpm no matter the gear or loading, sure it'll be slow as dog stink but it does sound like there's some little...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 05:03 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By billwot
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

:thumbsup::thumbsup:
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Yup, you can shift low, just dont give it much...

Yup, you can shift low, just dont give it much gas, feather the pedal and let the car climp the rev ups slowly. There is nothing wrong with shift at lower rpms (as long as you dont fall so low that...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 04:36 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By Clipdat
I'm glad you finally got your car back. Keep us...

I'm glad you finally got your car back. Keep us updated on how it goes day to day with the new motor.

I think by keep the revs down they probably just meant don't go redlining it in every gear or...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By humfrz
I have found that "lugging" this engine has a...

I have found that "lugging" this engine has a different feel than some other cars with more torque. Like mentioned above ....... I'd suggest you keep the revs up a bit further than you feel is...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By Clipdat
Here's your problem. Don't try to accelerate in...

Here's your problem. Don't try to accelerate in third gear at 2k rpm.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 10:39 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By Icecreamtruk
So still too low, if you drive low on rpms, dont...

So still too low, if you drive low on rpms, dont push the gas pedal as much. High load / low rpms is what causes all of that vibration, and its coming from the engine, not from the clutch or...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-24-2016, 04:24 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,147
Posted By Tcoat
Especially since he names the dealer in the very...

Especially since he names the dealer in the very first post!
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-22-2016, 01:02 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By Traffic
Read thru the whole post and I'm glad this is...

Read thru the whole post and I'm glad this is moving forward. A new engine could mean a fresh start and long life (at least till you pay off the car or drive it into the ground). I hope you receive...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-20-2016, 10:55 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By stevesnj
Don't worry their just trolling you because...

Don't worry their just trolling you because they're bored.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-19-2016, 09:39 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By cwpbrz-ji
Tl;Dr: I read this entire thread because the word...

Tl;Dr: I read this entire thread because the word “Hydrolock” was used and believe you received a lot of helpful advice.

During 2005, after Hurricane Katrina, I received a notice (I no longer...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-19-2016, 01:26 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By humfrz
Ya tell them to pay the labor or ...or ..... you...

Ya tell them to pay the labor or ...or ..... you will take them to facebook ..... :mad0259:


humfrz
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-18-2016, 10:09 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By stevesnj
Tell them you saved them thousands and at least...

Tell them you saved them thousands and at least they could do is pay the labor.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-18-2016, 09:27 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By ajc209
Sorry I missed that. Good idea about the clutch.

Sorry I missed that. Good idea about the clutch.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-17-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,147
Posted By Chen
Cheaper maybe 9/10 times if you go to the dealer...

Cheaper maybe 9/10 times if you go to the dealer or places like jiffy lube. Plus it gives you that piece of mind that somebody isn't messing w/ your car.
My adviser was really flexible to work...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-17-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,147
Posted By RichardsFRS
Great mines a 13. 53k on it Thats okay, Im down...

Great mines a 13. 53k on it
Thats okay, Im down with a new engine though
I can honestly say, I've not had one problem from mine, but I've only had it 10 months

Not sure I could roll the dice on...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-17-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,147
Posted By Ashikabi
No you're right. Mines a 13. The early engines...

No you're right. Mines a 13. The early engines had a few problems like oil starvation. I don't believe it's that uncommon
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-17-2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,147
Posted By Ashikabi
Even this seems excessive to me but certainly...

Even this seems excessive to me but certainly doesn't hurt. You can't be too careful with the dealership
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-17-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,147
Posted By RichardsFRS
Disadvantages, time, recycle, mess and time. I...

Disadvantages, time, recycle, mess and time. I used to do it but I'd rather just pay for it to be done.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-16-2016, 06:57 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 36,885
Posted By RichardsFRS
LOL unfortunately the only way to establish...

LOL unfortunately the only way to establish credit is to first establish a bunch of debt!:cheers:
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