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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-21-2019, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 515,000
Posted By PabloN
Maybe this explains the slow times... ...

Maybe this explains the slow times...
https://www.thedrive.com/news/28632/toyota-president-akio-toyoda-racing-a-supra-in-the-nurburgring-24-under-fake-name
Still, it's pretty cool that the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-24-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 4,232
Views: 1,036,523
Posted By PabloN
Supra walkaround

A lower CG than the GT86--that sounds promising...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-06-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 844
Views: 363,455
Posted By PabloN
Nov sales in the US are 256 BRZs and 456 86s. For...

Nov sales in the US are 256 BRZs and 456 86s. For the heck of it I tried some curve-fitting. The combined sales of the twins roughly follows exponential decay with a half-life of a little over 3...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-05-2017, 12:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,145
Posted By PabloN
I haven't got the windshield washer (yet) but in...

I haven't got the windshield washer (yet) but in this year I've had two sonatas speed up and cut me off for absolutely no apparent reason. Sometimes I think the twins trigger a weird anger in some of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-06-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,872
Posted By PabloN
Got mine October 2012 and have had zero problems....

Got mine October 2012 and have had zero problems. Sometimes I thought there were problems (fuel pump chirp, clutch chatter) but eventually I realized they were just noises, not really important when...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-28-2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,860
Posted By PabloN
I went with a 1-year-old Scion xB--it isn't much...

I went with a 1-year-old Scion xB--it isn't much to look at but it sure is functional and the combined cost with the FR-S is still less than a lot of SUVs.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-28-2017, 09:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,928
Posted By PabloN
So we finished 3rd in SP3 behind the Clios, way...

So we finished 3rd in SP3 behind the Clios, way back in position 93 out of 160. The GT86 in V3 actually beat the top GT86 in SP3 by one position, which is odd since I think V3 allows less...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-03-2017, 05:37 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 34,826
Posted By PabloN
I used to worry but then I read about how good...

I used to worry but then I read about how good "patina" looks on older cars.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-29-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,668
Posted By PabloN
GT86 5-peat at Nurburgring

A GT86 won the V3 class at the 24 hours of Nurburgring for the 5th year in a row (66th out of 156 finishers). Mercedes AMG GT3s finished 1-4 overall. The V3 class is essentially stock and used to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-22-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 978
Posted By PabloN
GT86 + rally + Chris Harris = good times

Found this in today's Jalopnik: http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/chris-harris-of-www-jalopnik-com-will-rally-the-best-to-1754148135
Should be interesting...

The Toyota GT86 is a lovely car to begin...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-13-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,124
Posted By PabloN
He said it was based on highway cruising. I've...

He said it was based on highway cruising. I've gotten close to 36 mpg in steady driving (averaged over 3 tankfuls). Also he used the onboard mpg display which in my experience adds about 1.5 mpg.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-13-2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,024
Posted By PabloN
Sure looked like Holton cut into Tony's line on...

Sure looked like Holton cut into Tony's line on the last race of the year. Oh well. At least Tony had a good run the first half of the season. I feel lucky to have been at Road America where he did...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-11-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,024
Posted By PabloN
The PWC web site has old versions of appendix a...

The PWC web site has old versions of appendix a as well as the current one here:
http://www.world-challenge.com/index.php?Itemid=169&option=com_drivers&view=bulletins
The March 2 version (just...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-28-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,791
Posted By PabloN
Here it is in all its glory: the complimentary...

Here it is in all its glory: the complimentary multi-function electronic device and coin holder. Clearly Scion knows its amurican customers are much more discriminating than those of you in the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-28-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,791
Posted By PabloN
Offhand I don't see any reason Canada would be...

Offhand I don't see any reason Canada would be different from the US... I got these: Owner's manual (the cover says "read carefully, keep in vehicle, enjoy"), Owner's warranty rights info, Warranty &...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-13-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,650
Posted By PabloN
The latest version of Appendix A that I could...

The latest version of Appendix A that I could find (attached) says he'll be carrying 50 extra pounds. Could be worse, I guess...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-03-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,322
Posted By PabloN
My son and I were at turn 5 when this happened....

My son and I were at turn 5 when this happened. You could feel the collective sigh of relief when Jim Booth opened the door and got out...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-30-2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,086
Posted By PabloN
I don't know a whole lot about wheels, but it's...

I don't know a whole lot about wheels, but it's really hard to believe Tony's not legal, especially with something so obvious to anyone who looks. I found a 2015 version of Appendix A of the rules...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-29-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,086
Posted By PabloN
My usual hangout at Road America is next to the...

My usual hangout at Road America is next to the track at the end of the downhill straight leading to turn 5. Good for spectating but not the best for photography through the catch fence. Anyway,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-28-2015, 10:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,086
Posted By PabloN
My son I just got back from Road America. We...

My son I just got back from Road America. We missed the TCA race yesterday but saw both races today. Tony makes it look so easy! We were sitting at turn 5 when he had just passed the Z4. We looked at...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-26-2015, 05:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,086
Posted By PabloN
Tony qualified 1st in TCA with a 2:34:452! I'm...

Tony qualified 1st in TCA with a 2:34:452! I'm surprised a little--thought the FR-S would not do well on this "horsepower course". Tomorrow weather is good but may get some rain Sunday, which will...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-18-2015, 08:18 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 20,078
Posted By PabloN
I checked today's entry list & Tony's there (see...

I checked today's entry list & Tony's there (see page 9). Hope this is correct!

http://www.world-challenge.com/images/events/Road-America-Entry-List.pdf
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-17-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 20,078
Posted By PabloN
Nope, just a bunch of Civics and Kia Fortes (link...

Nope, just a bunch of Civics and Kia Fortes (link to results below). I sure hope the FRS shows up at Road America next month.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-31-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,241
Posted By PabloN
I never owned one, but I always thought the main...

I never owned one, but I always thought the main point of the MR2 was handling, not power--just like the FR-S. I took a look at wikipedia and the supercharged 1st gen MR2 had 145 hp and did 0-60 in...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-26-2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,147
Posted By PabloN
FI causes headaches for even the best teams (look...

FI causes headaches for even the best teams (look at this year's Audis at Le Mans). The NA GT86 can do well against cars its own class. This year it finished 1-2 in the 24 hours at Nurburgring in...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-16-2014, 09:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,881
Posted By PabloN
24 Hrs of Nurburgring details

Here's the official web page. Near the bottom you can download a pdf with the "attendance list" (yes Gazoo Racing has two LFAs and there also are are some Lexus IS Fs and even a Toyota Corolla):...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-16-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,881
Posted By PabloN
Oh nooo, Mr Bill... not another 24 hrs race!

For die-hard race fans there's another 24-hour race coming up this weekend at Nurburgring. The entry list includes 1 V3 class and 9 SP3 class FT86s. Here are the teams, cars and number of entries:
...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-13-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,536
Posted By PabloN
No GT86--but it is the ultimate sports car race....

No GT86--but it is the ultimate sports car race. Toyota is on pole (Kaz Nakajima--first Japanese driver ever on pole), then the new (and heavily advertised) Porsche 919, then another Toyota. Exciting...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-18-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 19,872
Views: 8,755,474
Posted By PabloN
I just got a set of Pilot Super Sports and they...

I just got a set of Pilot Super Sports and they feel amazing, but I'm coming from those "all-season" Bridgestone Turanzas so just about anything is an improvement. I guess the Michelin Primacy tires...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-17-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,343
Posted By PabloN
Two big changes today to my basically stock 2013...

Two big changes today to my basically stock 2013 FR-S: (1) dealer installed a new HPFP and (2) I replaced those Truly Crappy Bridgestone Turanzas with Michelin Pilot Super Sports. It's like a new...
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