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FR-S / BRZ vs....
10-29-2019, 01:33 PM
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FRS/BRZ/86: past vs present (vs future)
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SCQTT
Yeah, I guess its all in what you do. If I did...
Yeah, I guess its all in what you do. If I did auto-X, track days or raced it would be a different story. The Miata used to be lively, now I have to go very fast in turns to get it tail happy. Super...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
10-28-2019, 03:05 PM
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FRS/BRZ/86: past vs present (vs future)
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I put very sticky tires on my Miata, it sucks...
I put very sticky tires on my Miata, it sucks now.
The 86 is very playful with the Prius tires.
Bigger, wider, stickier, tires probably make it feel way underpowered.
Balance is everything.
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
10-12-2019, 02:03 PM
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I made my 86 feel much faster.
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I swear that is where Ford got the idea. ...
I swear that is where Ford got the idea.
8-10 years ago my buddy had a kit car called a Nobel. It had a Ford 3.0 V6 with twin turbos, mid engine. It was insane.
Back then the Ford 3.0 V6 was...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
10-12-2019, 11:35 AM
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I made my 86 feel much faster.
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Heck, my 3.5 twin turbo Transit work van is just...
Heck, my 3.5 twin turbo Transit work van is just about as fast as my 86 in a straight line.
But in reality the 86 is magic in corners. Amost nothing else compares, it's pure.
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
10-10-2019, 01:40 PM
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I made my 86 feel much faster.
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Last night, bean field by my house.
Last night, bean field by my house.
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
10-10-2019, 12:52 PM
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I made my 86 feel much faster.
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I made my 86 feel much faster.
I purchased a Tacoma TRD Pro last week.
278 HP never felt so boring, the 86 is an absolute rocket in comparison.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
06-18-2018, 03:50 PM
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They're Not Making Those Any More
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I'm not saying that.....its the general public's...
I'm not saying that.....its the general public's perception.
Same with the BRZ .......as soon as you mention one to the Subaru faithful they glaze over "because if it were a real Subaru it would...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
06-18-2018, 03:29 PM
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They're Not Making Those Any More
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Well, even if the guy is wrong the writing is o...
Well, even if the guy is wrong the writing is o the wall. As good as the car is it failed to gather any attention outside of a handful of fans. Its not quite a Subaru, because its their only RWD and...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-29-2018, 12:19 PM
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Adequate/Inadequate power for DD on stock BRZ?
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I know. Insert eyeroll, its a freaking Camaro, I...
I know. Insert eyeroll, its a freaking Camaro, I don't want to grow a mullet, but dang, that thing is bad ass.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
05-29-2018, 12:12 PM
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Tomei EL and UEL Headers Teaser!
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The manufacturer develops a price based on R&D,...
The manufacturer develops a price based on R&D, material cost and manufacturing.
They must offer price structures so distributors and retailers can have a margin. Rather than selling direct many...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-29-2018, 11:20 AM
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Adequate/Inadequate power for DD on stock BRZ?
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I drove my uncles new Camaro SS on Sunday. It was...
I drove my uncles new Camaro SS on Sunday. It was big and heavy and the visibility was horrible. That said the torque was intoxicating. So much grunt.
1500 RPM at 65 MPH in 6th, its like 5th &...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
05-25-2018, 02:52 PM
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Front and rear emblems on 2017 model year 86
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Scott is my first name, but I have used SCQTT as...
Scott is my first name, but I have used SCQTT as a screen name for the last 15 years or so. Visually it looks similar and is usually available.
You should check out some diesel pickup forums,...
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Member's Car Journals
05-25-2018, 02:32 PM
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Sebastian's White BRZ
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Yeah, that bike was introduced in a James Bond...
Yeah, that bike was introduced in a James Bond movie. It did not sell very well as it was way out of character for BMW, but like all other weird oddballs it is destined to be a cult classic and will...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
05-25-2018, 08:08 AM
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Front and rear emblems on 2017 model year 86
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I bought a set (gloss black) from Speed Factory....
I bought a set (gloss black) from Speed Factory. They have the pins just like OE and come pre-installed with 3M branded double sided tape.
I am waiting for a hot summer day to pull the car...
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05-24-2018, 02:43 PM
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Think car needs new suspension
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Shocks start wearing day one and it is so gradual...
Shocks start wearing day one and it is so gradual most don't notice or care until it is a sloppy mess. Finding someone with "like new" stuff should be easy. The newer the better, even at 20K there is...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
05-24-2018, 02:30 PM
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Poll:
Switching red door handles to black: best way to go about this?
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SCQTT
Lol, I guess that is a toy, damn. :bonk:
Lol, I guess that is a toy, damn. :bonk:
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
05-24-2018, 11:05 AM
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Poll:
Switching red door handles to black: best way to go about this?
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SCQTT
Buy OE black ones. Might be expensive and a PITA,...
Buy OE black ones. Might be expensive and a PITA, but it is the one that will have the most satisfying results.
Personally I think they are hidden well as body color. It you want some contrast...
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Great Lakes
05-23-2018, 12:09 PM
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Gauguing Interest: Summer Driving Tour, Southern OH
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SCQTT
I know the route well and do a portion of it...
I know the route well and do a portion of it several times a year. I have already done a portion this year. I'm interested, depending on the dates. I'm in CA on 30/1 and have VMD at Mid-Ohio on 6-8,...
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Want-To-Buy Requests
05-23-2018, 11:30 AM
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WTB (NY/Tri state): OEM primacy or other stock size summer tire
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I will peel off my set of stock 86 tires and sell...
I will peel off my set of stock 86 tires and sell to you cheap, they are taking up space in my garage.
Zero issues, no plugs, big potholes, only on the car for about 2K. No burnouts or anything...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
05-11-2018, 09:51 AM
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Mixing Fuels With Different Octane
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5,382
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SCQTT
I think he is saying that of the power loss he...
I think he is saying that of the power loss he feels he is missing - 80% of THAT LOSS is coming from the altitude. I think.....:thumbsup:
Not 80% of the overall power.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
05-09-2018, 01:45 PM
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2017 86 dead in the water
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SCQTT
Lol, there in spirit. I'm not certain a twin...
Lol, there in spirit.
I'm not certain a twin could make it to Mike's unless it was raised up a bit.
I'm in Ohio. I'm sure the town 12 miles away would have some sort of battery, but the town...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
05-09-2018, 01:17 AM
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Trunk won’t open
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4,366
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SCQTT
https://www.drislide.com/ I have used this...
https://www.drislide.com/
I have used this for a long time. Motorcycle guys use it to basically inject into cables to clean and lubricate.
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Northwest
05-08-2018, 06:50 PM
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47
One injured in street racing crash on Marine Drive
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7,128
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SCQTT
Lol, I just now noticed your Avatar. Did not mean...
Lol, I just now noticed your Avatar. Did not mean to pick on Pit Bulls, I know several that are very sweet, but you get the point. Another media attack to make something seem like it is the end of...
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Northwest
05-08-2018, 02:59 PM
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47
One injured in street racing crash on Marine Drive
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7,128
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SCQTT
What is your plan? Demand society protect your...
What is your plan? Demand society protect your kids fromm all danger?
So silly.
Bad things happen to great people every day.
Some can be avoided, some cannot.
Sometimes others are...
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Northwest
05-08-2018, 01:13 PM
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47
One injured in street racing crash on Marine Drive
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7,128
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SCQTT
Human nature. Just visited a small historic town...
Human nature. Just visited a small historic town that had a marker memorializing a local prominent citizen that was killed by being thrown from his horse while racing his friend......over 100 years...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
05-03-2018, 04:17 PM
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Looking for an awesome canopy
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SCQTT
A 10X10 will be much more manageable. 10X20 catch...
A 10X10 will be much more manageable. 10X20 catch a lot more air and really take at least two people to set up. In my experience 2 10X10s work better than 1 10x20.
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
05-03-2018, 03:55 PM
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Poll:
Will the new Supra kill the resale value of my 86
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19,266
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The Supra will be a bloated pig. It will need...
The Supra will be a bloated pig. It will need 450HP just to be competitive. It will be packed full of luxury, opulence and new tech all which add weight and complexity, but the consumer in this price...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-03-2018, 12:29 PM
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455
Why would more power ruin the car??
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70,249
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SCQTT
Right, the beauty of the aftermarket. The...
Right, the beauty of the aftermarket. The discussion always circles back around to why wasn't it this fast to start with? The factory should have done such and such. That always seems very simple,...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-03-2018, 12:25 AM
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455
Why would more power ruin the car??
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70,249
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SCQTT
Balance means many things, even if you don't...
Balance means many things, even if you don't agree. You added 20% to the price of the car, minimum, probably 25% when all done. Perhaps that is OK for you.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-02-2018, 09:37 PM
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455
Why would more power ruin the car??
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70,249
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SCQTT
Circle jerk, - For the car's intended purpose in...
Circle jerk, - For the car's intended purpose in the marketplace it certainly has been ruined.
You have added performance, but you have probably increased the maintenance, possibly shortened the...
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