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Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-04-2019, 06:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,243
Posted By navanodd
I use Honda Shin-Etsu grease, made just for this...

I use Honda Shin-Etsu grease, made just for this application and works great!
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-10-2018, 11:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,648
Posted By navanodd
The panel gaps in the photo with the hood closed...

The panel gaps in the photo with the hood closed look off. Something is either damaged or not OEM.

I did get a good chuckle over how long it took for the magnet idea to come up.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-07-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,092
Posted By navanodd
Honda Shin Etsu grease works wonders on these...

Honda Shin Etsu grease works wonders on these rubber seals! I generally reapply it twice per year.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-23-2018, 10:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,727
Posted By navanodd
Hmm, I wonder if this might alleviate my interior...

Hmm, I wonder if this might alleviate my interior frost in the winter.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-23-2018, 09:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,444
Posted By navanodd
No problem with blind spots at all, I adjust my...

No problem with blind spots at all, I adjust my mirrors like this:

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/how-to-adjust-your-mirrors-to-avoid-blind-spots
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 04-15-2018, 03:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,146
Posted By navanodd
PSA - Sony XAV-AX100 Owners - Update Available

Hey everyone,

I know the Sony XAV-AX100 is a popular Android Auto/Apple Carplay retrofit head unit and a few folks here have it.

There was just an update released this month that makes the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-02-2018, 08:16 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 23,837
Posted By navanodd
Knock on wood, but my 2013 has been rock solid. ...

Knock on wood, but my 2013 has been rock solid.

I had 1 early adopter problem: they never properly tested the frameless windows in snow and ice and they would freeze open. It was promptly fixed....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-20-2018, 09:11 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,420
Posted By navanodd
Yeah, I'd put my money on this being water freeze...

Yeah, I'd put my money on this being water freeze damage.

Anything plugging the drain holes in the bottom of the door?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-06-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,011
Posted By navanodd
We definitely use a different fuel blend in the...

We definitely use a different fuel blend in the winter. It's needed so that the gasoline actually vaporizes in the cold and can be ignited.

I believe my poor winter mileage is simply down to an...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-05-2018, 09:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,011
Posted By navanodd
Normally I'm 6.6 highway, winter or summer. ...

Normally I'm 6.6 highway, winter or summer.

Short run city driving in the summer is about 9L/100km for me. In winter that jumps to 11L/100km, not counting extra idling for shoveling...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-05-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,011
Posted By navanodd
Nah, more like just a little OCD on my part. On...

Nah, more like just a little OCD on my part. On the original Primacies I could *just* make that trip.

I still struggle with the fuel mileage drop with a cold engine on the BRZ. I've never heard of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-04-2018, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2,029
Views: 339,507
Posted By navanodd
Careful, up in Cape Breton people drive straight...

Careful, up in Cape Breton people drive straight through as if there is no center to the roundabout. They keep destroying the plants in the middle.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-01-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,186
Posted By navanodd
If I were you I'd just buy a new battery. In my...

If I were you I'd just buy a new battery. In my experience, once you kill a car battery 2-3 times, it never recharges to full capacity. They don't like deep cycling until being completely dead.

I...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-25-2017, 10:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,580
Posted By navanodd
I'm assuming that you're talking about the...

I'm assuming that you're talking about the side-hinged Euro armrest?

I'm going on 4 years with it soon, and for the most part it has been great. Definitely happy with the purchase.
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-23-2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,911
Posted By navanodd
Gotta say, I'm onto winter #5 with my BRZ now and...

Gotta say, I'm onto winter #5 with my BRZ now and have never had any serious issues, unless I was too lazy to properly shovel myself out of a parking spot.

Never get tired of seeing rooster tails...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-19-2017, 11:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,474
Posted By navanodd
I'm heading into winter #5 with my BRZ, and can...

I'm heading into winter #5 with my BRZ, and can tell you for sure that shift performance is hugely dependent on temperature. If ambient temps are above 10C or so, it is fine. Below that, the trans...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 07-11-2017, 07:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,466
Posted By navanodd
I connected the parking brake normally to the...

I connected the parking brake normally to the actual switch and it worked fine. This HU only uses the parking brake signal for original AA setup I believe.

For the FM, I believe I'm hooked up...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 07-06-2017, 09:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,543
Posted By navanodd
Hey! I've done exactly what you seem to be...

Hey! I've done exactly what you seem to be looking to do.

Firstly, the Sony headunit charges at 1.5A, which is plenty good for me. It only has one USB port and is not compatible with hubs. I could...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-04-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,604
Posted By navanodd
Without actually checking the ratios, I'd say...

Without actually checking the ratios, I'd say this speed is reasonable for a slight over-rev with the shorter final drive of the 2017.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-02-2017, 02:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,684
Posted By navanodd
I have a 2013, Canadian not USDM, but we have the...

I have a 2013, Canadian not USDM, but we have the same exhaust situation. The JDM/EU tips fit perfectly. The bolt indentations line right up, I put them on my car shortly after purchase.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-01-2017, 12:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,876
Posted By navanodd
No, of course everyone knows torque dip is more...

No, of course everyone knows torque dip is more of a topping.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/SpeedyMods/torque%20dip.jpg
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 07-01-2017, 12:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,466
Posted By navanodd
A few weeks ago I swapped that Sony into my 2013....

A few weeks ago I swapped that Sony into my 2013. Absolutely happy with the purchase. It might seem like its a little light on features, but its so easy to use because of it. Android Auto works...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-01-2017, 12:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,637
Posted By navanodd
Sometimes, the jar is really hard to open and you...

Sometimes, the jar is really hard to open and you need to put it under hot water first.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/SpeedyMods/torque%20dip.jpg
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-25-2017, 10:17 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,797,811
Posted By navanodd
Parts arrived and I finished up my head unit...

Parts arrived and I finished up my head unit install! Really pleased with how it turned out.

- USB port mounted in the center console under my armrest for Android Auto.
- Got the old mic...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-24-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,046
Posted By navanodd
You can still do dumb things while the engine and...

You can still do dumb things while the engine and transmission are cold, but you cannot over-rev with the automatic. It will not allow the downshift to occur if it would cause an over-rev situation....
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 06-17-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,033
Posted By navanodd
There is a similar but smaller connector that I...

There is a similar but smaller connector that I believe is for reverse camera hookup.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 06-17-2017, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,033
Posted By navanodd
Dig around the dash a little bit, you should...

Dig around the dash a little bit, you should definitely have the mating plug for the white part of that adaptor.

Sony XAV-AX100?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-14-2017, 10:35 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 45,461
Posted By navanodd
My personal preference to handle unexpected...

My personal preference to handle unexpected torque dip is nachos, though its also good on wraps.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd246/SpeedyMods/torque%20dip.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-14-2017, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,545
Posted By navanodd
We just had a freak thunder/hailstorm in Saint...

We just had a freak thunder/hailstorm in Saint John on Monday.

I was basically stuck in a parking garage watching the streets below. One old Grand Am shorted out his electronics driving through a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-14-2017, 09:40 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,797,811
Posted By navanodd
This was a busy weekend! - Michelin Pilot...

This was a busy weekend!

- Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ installed
- Oil/filter/airfilter/cabinfilter replaced
- Alignment check done
- Puny stock battery replaced with something that...
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