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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-02-2016, 07:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,954
Posted By Nickosport
Your battery is going flat. The clicking is a...

Your battery is going flat. The clicking is a dead giveaway. If you still have the factory battery, its about time for it to go. Take it to an auto parts store and have them test it.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-23-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,864
Posted By Nickosport
The answers are here: ...

The answers are here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71640

Short answer is yes, it fits, you only need to cut out a brace in the trans tunnel for clearance.
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-22-2016, 08:02 AM
Replies: 749
Views: 306,040
Posted By Nickosport
That is exactly what MRS electronic is doing.

That is exactly what MRS electronic is doing.
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-12-2016, 07:54 AM
Replies: 749
Views: 306,040
Posted By Nickosport
I asked the guys at Vorshlag on facebook if they...

I asked the guys at Vorshlag on facebook if they had a canbus translator worked out, the answer was "nope". It looks like they have gone ahead with production of the hard parts, but the ECM will be...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-04-2016, 10:51 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 17,787
Posted By Nickosport
You could put your weed in there.

You could put your weed in there.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-04-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,898
Posted By Nickosport
Be careful. I hear that if you combine an oil...

Be careful. I hear that if you combine an oil filter with punctured packaging and a clock that has the colon blinking catastrophic failure will occur immediately.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-27-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,392
Posted By Nickosport
+1 on TSW Nurburgring. They are relatively cheap,...

+1 on TSW Nurburgring. They are relatively cheap, and light. The quality is very good too.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-22-2016, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,985
Posted By Nickosport
Kinda. Anytime that the axle and half shaft are...

Kinda. Anytime that the axle and half shaft are not level with the rear subframe there is potential for clicking. Lowering the suspension and adding camber adds to the misalignment of the halfshaft...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-22-2016, 08:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,985
Posted By Nickosport
My bet is that you have an axle going bad at the...

My bet is that you have an axle going bad at the CV joint. If it was just the axle nut it would be more of a single "tink" when accelerating from a stop. Clicking that accelerates with vehicle speed...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-12-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,401
Posted By Nickosport
That's a pretty good leak. It appears to be...

That's a pretty good leak. It appears to be leaking from somewhere on the on the top side of the trans and then running down the side of the case. Get that sucker to the dealer.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-12-2016, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,401
Posted By Nickosport
You're best off with letting the dealer fix it...

You're best off with letting the dealer fix it under warranty. IIRC the seal between the bell housing and trans is not a wet seal, so it must be leaking from seal in front of the shift linkage....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-11-2016, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,319,246
Posted By Nickosport
Mobil 1 gear oil is GL5. Although its fantastic,...

Mobil 1 gear oil is GL5. Although its fantastic, and I use it in my race cars, It has a lot of phosphorus and sulfur additives which makes it corrosive to yellow metals, like our sychros. It also has...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 06-30-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,562
Posted By Nickosport
Dish soap/water mix will remove wax. Its safe for...

Dish soap/water mix will remove wax. Its safe for paint too, so no worries there.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-22-2016, 07:58 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 184,089
Posted By Nickosport
He was talking about removing the hub from the...

He was talking about removing the hub from the e-brake assembly, not the rotor from the hub.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-10-2016, 02:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,765
Posted By Nickosport
Stock wheels need a 20mm spacer in the front and...

Stock wheels need a 20mm spacer in the front and 25mm spacer in the back for a flush fit. Look in the wheel directory, there is a fitment guide that will tell you how different wheel size combos fit....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-13-2016, 10:20 AM
Replies: 169
Views: 37,501
Posted By Nickosport
As long as the rollout(tire circumference) is...

As long as the rollout(tire circumference) is close to stock you wont see much difference in speed. Here in Atlanta we have have 3-4 places that specialize in speedometer re-calibration. There are...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-12-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,397
Posted By Nickosport
+1 for Calico. I've had them do a lot of engine...

+1 for Calico. I've had them do a lot of engine parts over the past decade or so, they always do a fantastic job. There's also Pro-cryo in Cumming GA that also does a good job. I've had polished...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-08-2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,154
Posted By Nickosport
I have a Simpson Vudo and a Simpson Shark, which...

I have a Simpson Vudo and a Simpson Shark, which are probably beyond what you want to spend. Look into a super bandit or a voyager evolution. Regardless of brand, make sure you get a Snell rated...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-15-2016, 03:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,737
Posted By Nickosport
Isn't the suggested change interval for the OE...

Isn't the suggested change interval for the OE struts something like every 40k or 60k miles?
Forum: Forced Induction 02-11-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 33,748
Posted By Nickosport
My point is "what exaclty is so special about...

My point is "what exaclty is so special about Greddy's design?"

The whole reason we are having this conversation is because everyone thinks Greddy gets the bad end of the stick because they have...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-11-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 33,748
Posted By Nickosport
Ever had a car with port fuel injection? Guess...

Ever had a car with port fuel injection? Guess you should sell it, its all a knock off of Stuart Hilborn's designs. You should support the developer. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Hilborn
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-08-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,235
Posted By Nickosport
Bed for the crickets?

Bed for the crickets?
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-04-2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 28,933
Posted By Nickosport
I dunno bro. I have a 2015 BRZ and the head unit...

I dunno bro. I have a 2015 BRZ and the head unit blows. I got a loaner Legacy when my car was at the dealer for a TO bearing replacement(under warranty). The head unit in the Legacy was a starlink...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-29-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,247
Posted By Nickosport
I did the interior lights, trunk light and...

I did the interior lights, trunk light and license plate lights. It was super easy, I didnt have any issues. I used Diode Dynamics LEDs.

I didn't do the courtesy lights because I have a premium...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-15-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,150
Posted By Nickosport
When you say "jerk" does the car actually move?...

When you say "jerk" does the car actually move? Or do you just feel a thunk when you move the shifter to first?

If the car moves you have a clutch issue.

If you just hear the thunk its...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-11-2016, 02:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,913
Posted By Nickosport
You are correct, there was some sarcasm. ...

You are correct, there was some sarcasm.

Regardless, 1qt/600mi would piss me off royally in a brand new car. What did they gap the rings with, a quarter? That's rotary levels of oil burn.
Forum: Forced Induction 01-08-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,721
Posted By Nickosport
@CSG Mike...

@CSG Mike (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/member.php?u=15046) coming in with a calculus lesson!

But seriously, calculus has a lot of uses in system dynamics like situation:
Differentiate ...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-08-2016, 01:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,881
Posted By Nickosport
$250 seems fair to me for what they said the are...

$250 seems fair to me for what they said the are going to do. I hope you threw a bigger rock back at the guy that did it!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-30-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 10,677
Posted By Nickosport
A roll bar in a street car is a BAD idea. When...

A roll bar in a street car is a BAD idea. When your head hits an airbag or padded interior it hurts. When your head hits a roll bar its a lot worse. Stay away unless its a track car and you are going...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-22-2015, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,980
Posted By Nickosport
Those warranties are a waste of money IMO. They...

Those warranties are a waste of money IMO. They should pro rate a refund to you if you cancel beyond the 60 day window. You'll still have the factory 36k bumper to bumper and whatever the limited...
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