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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-07-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,270
Posted By JoeC
I don't understand why you need to test drive...

I don't understand why you need to test drive something if you are not prepared to buy it. If a car comes up for sale and you're ready to buy it, go test drive it. If you don't like it, move on.
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Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-18-2020, 01:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,203
Posted By JoeC
Thanks again for taking the time to respond. ...

Thanks again for taking the time to respond. It's an interesting topic to me but you don't have to respond to all of my notes... This is all just a curiosity for me.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-27-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2,904
Views: 589,333
Posted By JoeC
I bet I've watched this 10 times and I honestly...

I bet I've watched this 10 times and I honestly can't figure out what's going on...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 15,041
Posted By JoeC
It's threads like these that keep me coming back...

It's threads like these that keep me coming back to ft86club.com
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-12-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,978
Posted By JoeC
Have you considered the new Miata? The...

Have you considered the new Miata? The power-hardtop convertible is pretty sweet. It's a good looking car and definitely has that sporty driving characteristic you're looking for.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-11-2019, 10:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,978
Posted By JoeC
I have a BRZ, a WRX STI, and my wife drives a 3.6...

I have a BRZ, a WRX STI, and my wife drives a 3.6 Outback. So 3 subarus isn't crazy. Right??? maybe it is...

I bought the BRZ before the STI and it was a lot of fun for a few years, particularly...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-09-2019, 10:09 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 56,813
Posted By JoeC
So after all this, do you even know if you need...

So after all this, do you even know if you need to replace them? It's hard for me to imagine that the pads or rotors need to be replaced at 50k. Maybe the rotors if they've seen a bunch of track...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-07-2019, 10:31 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 56,813
Posted By JoeC
seriously? remove one bolt and rotate the...

seriously? remove one bolt and rotate the caliper up. That can't possibly be the "worst brake design ever".

It takes longer to remove the wheel than it does to swap the pads.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 09-03-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 998
Posted By JoeC
First I've ever heard of a seller that would not...

First I've ever heard of a seller that would not allow local pickup. GLWS
Forum: Wheels and Tires 05-16-2019, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,001
Posted By JoeC
yeah, I think you're right and I think anyone...

yeah, I think you're right and I think anyone would appreciate your honesty. as someone who just pays the tire shop to mount and balance wheels, I would have no idea either way as long as they held...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-07-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 989
Posted By JoeC
Sorry if this sounds too negative, but unless you...

Sorry if this sounds too negative, but unless you are good at editing and composition I'm not sure the if content would be enough to keep people interested.

With that said, I record my track...
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 05-04-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 43,646
Posted By JoeC
I find it amusing that David Pierini esq. just...

I find it amusing that David Pierini esq. just uses a regular old gmail address.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-03-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,562
Posted By JoeC
kind of surprised there aren't more threads like...

kind of surprised there aren't more threads like this...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-25-2019, 08:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 23,733
Posted By JoeC
I'm in the same position. Wife and I had a...

I'm in the same position. Wife and I had a daughter in January. I kept the BRZ and bought a mint 04 WRX wagon. One owner, only 130k miles. The wife drives a 16 Outback Limited with the 3.6L H6. ...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-22-2019, 04:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,915
Posted By JoeC
For Christmas last year, my wife bought me the...

For Christmas last year, my wife bought me the first and only fancy knife I've ever had; a Shun Kaji chef's knife and I think it's AMAZING. I can't imagine the stuff the stuff you have if this is...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-11-2019, 01:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,643
Posted By JoeC
nice job! keep having fun and congrats on getting...

nice job! keep having fun and congrats on getting out to the track and getting an instructor! that's the best way to learn.

I subscribed to your channel and I'm looking forward to future videos.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-04-2019, 11:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,882
Posted By JoeC
I am astonished at how politely your question got...

I am astonished at how politely your question got answered. Glad you got it figured out. :)
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-03-2019, 04:21 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,849
Posted By JoeC
Several times a week I use a cast iron skillet...

Several times a week I use a cast iron skillet that was owned by my great grandmother. it's easily 100 years old but I have no idea its actual age.

P.S. I like this thread.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-13-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,998
Posted By JoeC
just put some weights on the seat or the...

just put some weights on the seat or the floorboard equivalent to the driver's weight...

For someone who has been doing this for 15 years how have you not considered that solution?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-13-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,950
Posted By JoeC
meh, I ran my primacys year-round until they were...

meh, I ran my primacys year-round until they were shot. yeah, they suck on actual snow but when it's just cold out they do their job.

I'm not saying they're as good as a snow tire but they're...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-01-2018, 01:41 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 48,846
Posted By JoeC
This is such a weird example to make your point...

This is such a weird example to make your point...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-19-2018, 08:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,510
Posted By JoeC
honestly, it's fascinating to me how someone else...

honestly, it's fascinating to me how someone else could find that music enjoyable. To me it sounded like something that you'd play as a means of torture. just playing the exact same thing on...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-22-2018, 06:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,357
Posted By JoeC
I would think if there's room in the garage for a...

I would think if there's room in the garage for a car, there's room for a car and a bike...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-12-2018, 06:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,927
Posted By JoeC
I get what you're trying to do but when I see...

I get what you're trying to do but when I see stuff like this my reaction is, "what would you think if a car actually came from the factory like that?" Looks like you have some other homemade...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-21-2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,088
Posted By JoeC
I was surprised to find out it was just a video...

I was surprised to find out it was just a video of a guy opening a box.
Forum: Exterior Parts - The Rest 11-01-2017, 08:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,417
Posted By JoeC
so paint matched retail price will be $450?...

so paint matched retail price will be $450? :confused0068: glws
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-20-2017, 09:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,809
Posted By JoeC
The camera work looks nice but the music seems a...

The camera work looks nice but the music seems a bit aggressive considering the video is just shots of a parked car. I kept waiting for the burnouts and drifting
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-12-2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,910
Posted By JoeC
If you're interested in dedicated track tires,...

If you're interested in dedicated track tires, I've been pleased with the Maxxis RC-1. I used them for 5 track day weekends (10 days, 35 sessions) and they still have several weekends left. Seem to...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-29-2017, 01:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,839
Posted By JoeC
24k miles on the rotors. 6 track weekends so 40+...

24k miles on the rotors. 6 track weekends so 40+ 20-minute sessions
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-14-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1,007
Views: 295,726
Posted By JoeC
I just thanked a 5 year old post on the first...

I just thanked a 5 year old post on the first page, hahha
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