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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-27-2023, 01:01 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,269
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
really its just levels to modification and...

really its just levels to modification and approaches to builds. the degree you're describing is the minimum it would cost to go all out on any car. If you're into fully modified cars then that makes...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-22-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 23,194
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
This link should be the google translated page ...

This link should be the google translated page

https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ja&tl=en&u=https://motor-fan.jp/mf/article/1636/
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-21-2021, 07:22 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,110
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
Really dislike the grill and bumper, but love...

Really dislike the grill and bumper, but love everything else. The current Tacoma looks great so this scaled up version for the Tundra a solid in my opinion. Just gotta find a way to tone down that...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-05-2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 171,108
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
Just a thought, the small wheel base change could...

Just a thought, the small wheel base change could be related to some increased front caster...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-05-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 171,108
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
The nostalgic type R fanboy in me wants that red...

The nostalgic type R fanboy in me wants that red carpet!
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 03-30-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 3,595
Views: 447,978
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
Comparing percentages for individual risks of a...

Comparing percentages for individual risks of a vaccine vs Covid doesn't account for transmissibility. If a person has a reaction to the vaccine, that only affects them. If they get Covid and...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 03-29-2021, 09:08 PM
Replies: 3,595
Views: 447,978
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
Big thanks to Bonburner and others for taking the...

Big thanks to Bonburner and others for taking the time to elaborate on the nuance of this discussion.

For anyone that wants some clarity on the relationship between DNA, RNA, mRNA, etc. check...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-15-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,752
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
https://en.bidfax.info

https://en.bidfax.info
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-18-2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 457,531
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
All good points. Honestly, as long as...

All good points.



Honestly, as long as it didn't become more aggressive looking I was gonna be happy with the exterior. I like the move toward a cayman style upper fender and headlight, the...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-18-2020, 07:06 PM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 457,531
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
I don't see how anyone can be unhappy with this...

I don't see how anyone can be unhappy with this car's spec and design. 230 hp, good torque NA four cylinder, that keeps an enjoyable redline. 6MT, handbrake, and light weight RWD. Styling cues from...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-13-2020, 09:09 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 90,991
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
I think this is gonna look much better than we...

I think this is gonna look much better than we are feeling right now. Front wheel bulges drawn all the way down to the front. Tail lights draw farther up the side of the car make for a nice rounder...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-02-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 734
Views: 404,566
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
https://i.imgur.com/06ateUm.jpg Added a...

https://i.imgur.com/06ateUm.jpg

Added a better photo
16x7.5 +46 5x100
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-02-2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 734
Views: 404,566
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
https://i.imgur.com/4qUT1FN.jpg After...

https://i.imgur.com/4qUT1FN.jpg

After cleaning the paint up a bit
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-28-2017, 09:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,985
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
This is awesome. These days anyone with the funds...

This is awesome. These days anyone with the funds can buy a fast 50-60k car off the lot.

Rather than do that, I like that you decided to basically build a brand new, top component and power, car...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-08-2017, 12:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,992
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
Same here. So long as your tires and alignment...

Same here. So long as your tires and alignment are proper. This has been the most sure footed car I've felt in the rain.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-26-2017, 12:32 AM
Replies: 734
Views: 404,566
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
It looks friggin awesome man! I was planning on...

It looks friggin awesome man! I was planning on these wheels if i couldn't find a set like I ended up with. There used to be just one pic of a white gt86 with front/side/rear lip kit which made it...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-09-2017, 11:30 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 372,257
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
http://i.imgur.com/aZ2yv0F.jpg ...

http://i.imgur.com/aZ2yv0F.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Vw11Htk.jpg

Gotta get some more photos but here we go
16x7.5 +46 5x100

205/55/16 bfg comp-2 a/s sport

I like them because they remind me...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-07-2017, 08:26 PM
Replies: 734
Views: 404,566
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
http://i.imgur.com/Vw11Htk.jpg Finally! ...

http://i.imgur.com/Vw11Htk.jpg

Finally!

16x7.5 +46
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-08-2017, 03:11 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,625
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
Basically, in Georgia once you buy it there is...

Basically, in Georgia once you buy it there is now grace period where you can change your mind. You buy, it's yours.

However, later in the article it discusses fraud, and that would involve you...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-08-2017, 02:55 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,625
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
Yeah honestly, that dark blue is much better in...

Yeah honestly, that dark blue is much better in my opinion. Personally WEB has lost its appeal over the years for me.

As the previous poster said, I hardly ever see the GBS color on the brz. It...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-08-2017, 02:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 18,939
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
In the OP the first photo of white wheels, I...

In the OP the first photo of white wheels, I believe are the version prior to the most well known version from the past decade, maybe pre 2003? Also may have been limited to the JDM. That wheel also...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-05-2017, 09:27 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 109,266
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
Fantastic news!!! :party0030:

Fantastic news!!! :party0030:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-28-2017, 09:33 PM
Replies: 2,472
Views: 454,269
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
29, Currently a PT tech, and doctor of physical...

29, Currently a PT tech, and doctor of physical therapy applicant.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-24-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 61,036
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
Same exact thing here. Im at 43k now and am...

Same exact thing here. Im at 43k now and am wondering if I should bring it in. What interesting is that all the symptoms have actually stopped in the past 6k milers. A little squeak here and there...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-23-2017, 07:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 38,902
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
awesome! any 17" or 16" options in the...

awesome! any 17" or 16" options in the future?
Forum: Southwest 04-25-2017, 02:33 AM
Replies: 1,828
Views: 455,045
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
Enkei Raijin 18x8.5 +45 5x100 well cared...

Enkei Raijin 18x8.5 +45 5x100

well cared for, matching good year eagle sport 245/40 tires, one from 2015 other three from 2014.

No curb contact on wheels or tires.

Comes with TPMS from 2014...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-25-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 244
Views: 96,120
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
that ride is... actin bad for scrilla!!! hahaa...

that ride is... actin bad for scrilla!!! hahaa very nice man!!
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-14-2016, 01:15 AM
Replies: 965
Views: 364,748
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
x2

x2
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-25-2016, 12:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,842
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
bro, those scratches a nothing! shooot probably...

bro, those scratches a nothing! shooot probably happened when you hit that plastic bag, or possibly some strong wind.


Dont sweat it for a moment. Feel good that you and your car endure and do...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-19-2016, 01:55 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,496
Posted By surfwaxsmitty
Spot on!!! .... I am coming from a...

Spot on!!!

....


I am coming from a 2004 WRX for 10 years. The BRZ is in every way a more enjoyable vehicle.

Often I would think mann, why dont I just grab an NA impreza 2.5 tune for...
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