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Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-20-2021, 12:47 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,910
Posted By Silvermk2
The ones in the front bumper are to create an air...

The ones in the front bumper are to create an air curtain of sort to keep air moving over the car from interacting with the rotating tire. Same as those little flaps that hang down in front of the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-26-2021, 02:26 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 217,816
Posted By Silvermk2
Look on car-part.com put in your engine, zip...

Look on car-part.com put in your engine, zip code, year, and all that and it will give you a list of wrecking yards with. You'll probably have to try different years and transmissions to get all the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-21-2021, 02:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,290
Posted By Silvermk2
You really think Rockauto is flipping counterfeit...

You really think Rockauto is flipping counterfeit parts? How do you do know a random internet site is actually shipping you Subaru parts? In my experience Rockauto is usually drop shipping them...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-13-2021, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By Silvermk2
I changed the spark plugs with it and probably...

I changed the spark plugs with it and probably the only big difference was the two big cooling hoses that run along side the valve cover. Still a gigantic PITA and took several hours to do.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-30-2020, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 381,725
Posted By Silvermk2
CA guys should really look at registering in that...

CA guys should really look at registering in that Cowboy state to avoid all this BS. Someone I know has an older Diesel tow truck they use a a personal tow vehicle. I think it only has like 30k...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-18-2020, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 461,143
Posted By Silvermk2
That ducktail looks to be a removable part. It's...

That ducktail looks to be a removable part. It's looks like a piece of plastic that covers the corner of the lid. You can see the parting line in photos. Presumably the Toyota version may be...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-18-2020, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 461,143
Posted By Silvermk2
Me personally I like the back. The tailights are...

Me personally I like the back. The tailights are much better, but look kind of like a couple of gens back of Civic. I like that they lost the fake side vents from gen 1. The front is just ackward....
Forum: Forced Induction 08-29-2020, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By Silvermk2
Usually the EVAP monitor needs the fuel tank to...

Usually the EVAP monitor needs the fuel tank to be refueled or at a certain level for a certain amount of time to complete.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-10-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 522,695
Posted By Silvermk2
I don't know why anyone doubts that after a year...

I don't know why anyone doubts that after a year or so and the hype dies down you'll be able to easily buy a C8 for $5k+ off sticker if you know where to shop. It's been that way since at least the...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-31-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By Silvermk2
I get about 22-24 down from about 27 before. I'm...

I get about 22-24 down from about 27 before. I'm probably 75 highway / 25 city. I think it might get 28 on the freeway if you had perfect throttle control, but the instant gas thing drops down to...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-30-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 30,564
Posted By Silvermk2
First off I wouldn't trust the gas mileage thing...

First off I wouldn't trust the gas mileage thing on the dash mine has always seemed off about 2 mpg on the optimistic side. Stock I got around 30, once I switched to Pilot Super Sports it dropped...
Forum: Northern California 07-18-2019, 12:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,444
Posted By Silvermk2
I'm planning on trying to come as well.

I'm planning on trying to come as well.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-03-2019, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,751
Posted By Silvermk2
If its how Toyota does it there is a also numbers...

If its how Toyota does it there is a also numbers stamped on the crank. You add the number on the crank to the one stamped on the block and you get the bearing shell size used when the engine was...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-16-2019, 02:55 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 23,673
Posted By Silvermk2
This is one of those things that is self...

This is one of those things that is self inflicted IMO. I will only buy a manual transmission cars. Every time I've been to the Toyota dealer they have zero on the lot and I just walk away. I've...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-12-2019, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 215,631
Posted By Silvermk2
Charging you labor to do spark plugs is a rip off...

Charging you labor to do spark plugs is a rip off since they are removing them to do the warranty. The only extra labor should be removing the new part from the box. It might be an extra hour of...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-12-2019, 12:03 PM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,477,761
Posted By Silvermk2
I think mine in the 4-5k miles I have it I've...

I think mine in the 4-5k miles I have it I've been averaging around 22-23mpg. I probably got around 28 before the supercharger. I think you might be able to get 26-28 on the freeway the problem...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-28-2018, 02:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,020
Posted By Silvermk2
Looks more like damage from the towing chains...

Looks more like damage from the towing chains pulling it onto a tow truck. They hook it around the control arms and drag it up the truck. When it gets close to the ramp the chains come up higher...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-03-2018, 01:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,560
Posted By Silvermk2
I've had multiple cars with 2-300k miles on the...

I've had multiple cars with 2-300k miles on the original plastic radiators. I would trust oem over aftermarket imo
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-24-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,432
Posted By Silvermk2
Car-part.com you can sort by zip code and see...

Car-part.com you can sort by zip code and see prices. It looks like there are dozens within driving distance of Greenville NC.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-01-2017, 11:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 29,461
Posted By Silvermk2
Umm pretty much every AC system ever made has a...

Umm pretty much every AC system ever made has a low pressure switch that will stop the compressor when the refrigerant pressure gets too low to save the pump. There is usually also an evaporator...
Forum: Northern California 12-02-2015, 11:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,265
Posted By Silvermk2
My previous C6 Z06...

My previous C6 Z06 https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2554/3739893268_74515811be_b.jpg
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