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Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-26-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,800
Posted By Deslock
Perspective from a Miata driver

I drive an ND2 but am a huge fan of the BRZ/GR86 (used to own a 1st gen (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2768992), and was thrilled...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-05-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 172,922
Posted By Deslock
You can turn on auto-generated translation in...

You can turn on auto-generated translation in settings (sometimes amusingly imperfect, but quite good overall).
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-05-2021, 05:45 AM
Replies: 752
Views: 172,922
Posted By Deslock
Front looks cleaner than BRZ's. Happy with...

Front looks cleaner than BRZ's.

Happy with my MX-5, but if I needed more than two seats again, I'd get an 86.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-07-2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,654
Posted By Deslock
Yep. Was going by this article...

Yep. Was going by this article (https://www.thedrive.com/news/37656/2022-subaru-brz-finally-more-power-and-a-slick-new-design-but-still-no-turbo), which states:



But the same article also has a...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-21-2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 549,158
Posted By Deslock
Stopped by to congratulate Subaru and Toyota for...

Stopped by to congratulate Subaru and Toyota for producing a second generation FT86, and to praise them for moving to a 2.4L without significantly increasing curb weight (it's too bad they couldn't...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-06-2016, 04:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,965
Posted By Deslock
After an amount of time (weeks or months?), it...

After an amount of time (weeks or months?), it should be available. I was pretty psyched to get that plate back in 2012 :D



None yet. Will get an ND Club 6MT, though I'm currently deciding...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-05-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,965
Posted By Deslock
BRZ sold, thanks for everything ft86club!

Today, I signed over the title (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109547) for my BRZ Limited 6MT. It remains my favorite 4 seater of all time, but after 4 years and 4 months of...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 08-14-2016, 06:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,241
Posted By Deslock
Happy Birthday! The wheels are in my garage,...

Happy Birthday!

The wheels are in my garage, but I'll pull them out and snap some photos in the next couple days.

However, I'm not selling them separately until the car sells or I trade it in...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-27-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,380
Posted By Deslock
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18962

Of note: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=492390&postcount=5
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-26-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,950
Posted By Deslock
Pay the ticket and move on.

Pay the ticket and move on.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-04-2015, 06:16 AM
Replies: 753
Views: 248,862
Posted By Deslock
Woah... There's no need for all this bickering....

Woah... There's no need for all this bickering. Based on the reviews, the ND is a fantastic update to the Miata (the only other cheap, lightweight, reasonably priced, RWD car available).

Each car...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-01-2015, 06:48 AM
Replies: 753
Views: 248,862
Posted By Deslock
Body roll: That's a Mazda thing... my NB and RX8...

Body roll: That's a Mazda thing... my NB and RX8 had a lot of it too. Made the ride comfortable, and the cars were still formidable handlers (and a blast in the twisties). I personally prefer the...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-01-2015, 06:22 AM
Replies: 753
Views: 248,862
Posted By Deslock
What I posted at miata.net (comparing the new...

What I posted at miata.net (comparing the new Miata to the previous one):


This is HUGE. Basically, Mazda just bitch slapped every other automaker.[/QUOTE]

The FT86 is the best reasonably...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-23-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,943
Posted By Deslock
Stupid Coleman doesn't make any short Xtreme coolers

That flat stackable cooler (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2259765#post2259765) is nifty and cheap, and based on your last reply, it may be suitable for your needs (though you...
Forum: New England 03-12-2015, 06:25 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 41,037
Posted By Deslock
I can't go, but FYI...

I can't go, but FYI http://www.motorsportreg.com/events/northeast-track-days-palmer-motorsports-park-769318
Forum: Forced Induction 02-28-2015, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,412,794
Posted By Deslock
[/QUOTE] Remember to line that make-shift...

[/QUOTE]

Remember to line that make-shift toilet area with trash bags. Otherwise that much poop will seep into the carpet and reduce resale value.



:barf:
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-03-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 1,393
Views: 342,717
Posted By Deslock
Don't bash the ND too much... even with a paltry...

Don't bash the ND too much... even with a paltry 155 HP, it ought to be about as fast as the FT86, if not slightly faster. Low-end acceleration will especially favor the ND.

The anticipated curb...
Forum: New England 01-01-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 41,037
Posted By Deslock
First vehicles (EVSRs) on the track: ...

First vehicles (EVSRs) on the track:
http://youtu.be/8Fu-hM8FNUI

First lap with data:
http://youtu.be/A7VmLvAVBrI
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-01-2014, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1,393
Views: 342,717
Posted By Deslock
The lower curb weight will improve fuel economy....

The lower curb weight will improve fuel economy. The engine being mated to RWD and tuned for output and throttle response will hinder it.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-20-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 46,608
Posted By Deslock
Actually, it's beyond locked... still shows up in...

Actually, it's beyond locked... still shows up in my list of subscribed threads but is "inactive" and can't be loaded/read (that's what I meant by disappeared). I thought his vendor status was in...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-20-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 46,608
Posted By Deslock
His thread disappeared (dunno why), but there are...

His thread disappeared (dunno why), but there are Curt, Draw Tite, and U-Haul hitches (not hidden (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38706), though they look fine to me).

Just came...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-26-2014, 05:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,977
Posted By Deslock
This one also made me chuckle: ...

This one also made me chuckle:

http://scraperage.tumblr.com/post/89002518003/formula-1-drivers-confirm-doing-a-track-day-isnt
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-21-2014, 07:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,220
Posted By Deslock
Wow, Dec 2011. Nifty. Cars with VINs...

Wow, Dec 2011. Nifty.



Cars with VINs in the hundreds and low thousands were already in the USA in May/June 2012.

On a side note, I put down the deposit for mine on Sep 12, 2011. I dunno if...
Forum: New England 04-28-2014, 07:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,501
Posted By Deslock
Dirt VT roads + lightweight RWD = awesome (photos)

Due to insomnia early Sunday morning, I spontaneously drove up to VT and into the Green Mtns. Had fun playing the let's-see-how-far-this-dirt-road-goes-before-it's-impassable game.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 101,133
Posted By Deslock
As I wrote, one of the FT86's advantages (that...

As I wrote, one of the FT86's advantages (that might help its longevity vs the RX8's) is that it:


Rotary owners have a saying, "A redline a day keeps the carbon away". Don't do that, and you...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-02-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 80,803
Posted By Deslock
I get where you're coming from: the FT86 feels...

I get where you're coming from: the FT86 feels noticeably heavier than my NB Miata did (~2300 pounds).

But it's relative. By today's standards (cars currently in production), the FT86 is...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-25-2014, 05:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,785
Posted By Deslock
There's a level 3 charger right outside my office...

There's a level 3 charger right outside my office at work. Brings a Leaf from near-depleted to 80% in less than 30 minutes.

However, living in a rural area with kids (lots of activities and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-23-2014, 07:58 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 80,803
Posted By Deslock
It's all relative. Compared to my old Miata, this...

It's all relative. Compared to my old Miata, this car is very practical.

If you want a new, lightweight, RWD, reasonably priced, and somewhat efficient fun daily driver, the FT86 is the only game...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-21-2014, 08:43 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 80,803
Posted By Deslock
Automotive sites never sensationalize quotes...

Automotive sites never sensationalize quotes (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1153137#post1153137) :D

Take everything that isn’t an actual quote with a grain of salt... the only...
Forum: New England 12-26-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 41,037
Posted By Deslock
There are a bunch of cool renderings at...

There are a bunch of cool renderings at http://www.palmermotorsportspark.com/TrackMaps.htm:

http://www.palmermotorsportspark.com/images/LoopView.png
...
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