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Forum: Forced Induction 01-19-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,049
Posted By JohnH
no. Not only am I more than capable, I don't...

no. Not only am I more than capable, I don't really trust anyone else to work on my vehicles. Some warranty stuff, sure, but something like this? nope.
Forum: Forced Induction 01-14-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,049
Posted By JohnH
1. if that were true that would be great. I see...

1. if that were true that would be great. I see many posts saying 8-10 psi however. And the need for intercoolers on almost all of them points to higher boost. I do understand that people just...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-09-2023, 11:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,171
Posted By JohnH
I have owned 2 brand new cars, one a custom...

I have owned 2 brand new cars, one a custom order, and one right off the showroom floor, as well as one bought with very low mileage/as new. All of them were off a considerable margin.

Also, as...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-09-2023, 10:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,315
Posted By JohnH
if the diff is moving around abnormally, I'd...

if the diff is moving around abnormally, I'd replace and/or reinforce the diff mounts, trans mounts etc.

I'd also be looking at the clutch etc
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-09-2023, 10:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 814
Posted By JohnH
wow, thats really good to know

wow, thats really good to know
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-02-2022, 10:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,263
Posted By JohnH
I haven't read everything, so I hope its not a...

I haven't read everything, so I hope its not a repeat.

I would put a different, mostly basic map. One that will work for your exhaust and intake for sure, but just a basic off the shelf map from...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-19-2022, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,645
Posted By JohnH
pull the belt and run it for a few seconds like...

pull the belt and run it for a few seconds like that. Then you will know if its from something belt driven, or something in the clutch, timing chain, valve train or other stuff
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-15-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,213
Posted By JohnH
sounds to me like you damaged either the...

sounds to me like you damaged either the driveshaft or one of the axles. Also it could be that you damaged a brake backing plate and its touching the rotor, but being that you say it happens when...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-11-2022, 12:55 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 86,137
Posted By JohnH
This is pretty much what I did, and why I did it,...

This is pretty much what I did, and why I did it, and I am also happy with how it turned out.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-28-2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,818
Posted By JohnH
one of the reasons I bought this car is that its...

one of the reasons I bought this car is that its SUPER easy to work on, at least under the hood. The belt is nearly as easy as opening the trunk. Im not kidding. Put a tool in the tensioner, and...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-28-2022, 09:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,818
Posted By JohnH
hahahah, ahh, gotcha

hahahah, ahh, gotcha
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-09-2022, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 581
Posted By JohnH
good stuff thanks. hey, if you feel like...

good stuff thanks.

hey, if you feel like pissing away even more money, try some Pennzoil Synchroshift. People on here have had good results and its been used in other transmissions with good...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-06-2022, 02:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,407
Posted By JohnH
this. Of course it wouldn't hurt to properly...

this.

Of course it wouldn't hurt to properly bleed it, but seeing as you are where you are, maybe get some help?

PS, I don't mean to be mean about this, its just factual. You can make it worse...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-06-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,106
Posted By JohnH
I applaud you on this. Thats excellent.

I applaud you on this. Thats excellent.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-06-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,818
Posted By JohnH
as a professional wrench, there are at least 5...

as a professional wrench, there are at least 5 normal issues that make this kind of noise. Its definitely a relevant thing to want to listen to it.

For example, is it a lifter not pumping up...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-23-2021, 10:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,497
Posted By JohnH
adjust your clutch. Make sure it has minimal...

adjust your clutch. Make sure it has minimal free play. yes it needs some, but if it has too much, the rod won't have enough authority to move the master cylinder enough.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-23-2021, 10:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,849
Posted By JohnH
welcome from another BC guy. Funny thing, my car...

welcome from another BC guy. Funny thing, my car was brand new out of the showroom, and I would sometimes smell a bit of oily/burning smell. I am a professional tech and I cannot find anything...
Forum: Northern California 10-20-2021, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,543
Posted By JohnH
seriously? thats just shitty. Nothing to do...

seriously? thats just shitty. Nothing to do with emissions at all. I am a professional tech and have worked on our version of smog testing called Aircare, and NEVER would those sound tubes come...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-20-2021, 08:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,684
Posted By JohnH
it won't be the last one. There are some makers...

it won't be the last one. There are some makers and locations that want to push this agenda, but there definitely will be cars with only internal combustion engines for some time to come.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-18-2021, 12:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,170
Posted By JohnH
by my eye, with the pictures provided it looks to...

by my eye, with the pictures provided it looks to me like you could use a little more negative camber. Looks like the outer edge is worn a bit more than the inner edge
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-17-2021, 11:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,504
Posted By JohnH
check a few things on a scantool, or something...

check a few things on a scantool, or something that will display engine parameters.

Look at what the ECU is requesting for IAC steps (or however this car plays with idle speeds), and see where its...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-30-2020, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 669
Posted By JohnH
if you have a "pops and backfires" type tune, you...

if you have a "pops and backfires" type tune, you are putting raw fuel in your exhaust and its burning there instead of in the engine. It can damage exhaust components, especially cats
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-30-2020, 03:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,928
Posted By JohnH
plus a good 4 wheel alignment by someone who...

plus a good 4 wheel alignment by someone who understands performance alignments. Not just someone who will put it all "in the green"

and, you might not need camber bolts. I loosened mine and let...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-26-2020, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,105
Posted By JohnH
mine has a couple of issues. If I use Android...

mine has a couple of issues. If I use Android Auto mapping(not the built in nav) it keeps putting the last 3 locations up on the screen and I can't get it off the screen, nor delete them, despite...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-16-2020, 09:03 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 63,126
Posted By JohnH
I'll be 52 in the fall, and I just bought a 2020...

I'll be 52 in the fall, and I just bought a 2020 BRZ ST RS in WR Blue.

I've had many enthusiast type cars in the past. This one is one of the best. I certainly miss having actual power tho. ...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-05-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,713
Posted By JohnH
this, especially the last part. You need to...

this, especially the last part.

You need to measure from the inside bottom rim of each wheel to a hard, non movable part of the permanent body structure thats the same on each side. Not a control...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-29-2020, 02:14 AM
Replies: 2,565
Views: 553,741
Posted By JohnH
Hi everyone, new guy here. Just picked up a...

Hi everyone, new guy here. Just picked up a brand new 2020 BRZ Sport Tech RS in WR Blue yesterday afternoon.

I've always wanted one of these kind of cars. Drove one back when the FRS was brand...
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