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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-14-2020, 12:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,057
Posted By ActionMaxon
I'll be doing the work myself.

I'll be doing the work myself.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-13-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,232,123
Posted By ActionMaxon
Picked up a set of BRZ PP wheels and lowered with...

Picked up a set of BRZ PP wheels and lowered with Eibach Sportlines. What a difference a small drop makes in overall aesthetics.

https://i.imgur.com/cJXpW8a.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ZDQTRA9.jpg...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-15-2020, 03:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,139
Posted By ActionMaxon
If you believe someone needs knowledge, then why...

If you believe someone needs knowledge, then why did you offer ridicule instead of information.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-13-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,505
Posted By ActionMaxon
How straight away after did it happen? Like right...

How straight away after did it happen? Like right on start-up or first drive? Did something fall into the intake through injector hole? Maybe there was that one screw you couldn't find?
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-11-2020, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,897
Posted By ActionMaxon
Not 100% sure on the body of these cars, but a...

Not 100% sure on the body of these cars, but a generic possibility would be that the subframe shifted.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-07-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,750
Posted By ActionMaxon
Your implication that it ever stops raining is...

Your implication that it ever stops raining is misleading. We transition from full size rain drops, to mist and back to rain.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-07-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,232,123
Posted By ActionMaxon
The "put a slot in it" trick can be a gamble. The...

The "put a slot in it" trick can be a gamble. The metal near the break is twisted up and weak, so sometimes the bolt material just breaks away. Then your next option is drilling it out, but you just...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-18-2020, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,598
Posted By ActionMaxon
Did not find this TSB for Toy/Sci vehicles. Found...

Did not find this TSB for Toy/Sci vehicles. Found one under '14 Brz. Part number is 84701CA002VH.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-27-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,169
Posted By ActionMaxon
This is called a "self clearancing part". ...

This is called a "self clearancing part".

If you were gonna have issues you would've already.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-22-2020, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2,561
Views: 814,603
Posted By ActionMaxon
First decent drive of the season in the PNW. ...

First decent drive of the season in the PNW.


https://i.imgur.com/TUp2RRj.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/hnkwHvs.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/H6JrmoK.jpg
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-21-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,083
Posted By ActionMaxon
Any bent wheels should be at the rear to minimize...

Any bent wheels should be at the rear to minimize vibration symptoms. That is if you're not going to fix the bent wheels.

Also, you may have a defective tire that is balanced but still wonky....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-15-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,560
Posted By ActionMaxon
I can't speak to race parts, but I want to add...

I can't speak to race parts, but I want to add that some brake pads specifically say not to apply grease to the backing plate. So make sure you aren't missing a pad specific installation note.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-07-2020, 07:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,029
Posted By ActionMaxon
One way to figure out where to focus is to test...

One way to figure out where to focus is to test the state of vehicle electronics during the start attempt.

Ideally, you would have an inductive amp measuring device on the positive battery cable. ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-06-2020, 03:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,755
Posted By ActionMaxon
Mileage is low. Almost a red flag as cars don't...

Mileage is low. Almost a red flag as cars don't like sitting. I'm sure many would disagree.

'15 is a good year. Yellow rare. I have no idea on value, but as is always the case you'll get more...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-30-2020, 02:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,729
Posted By ActionMaxon
Do NOT use carb cleaner on your throttle body or...

Do NOT use carb cleaner on your throttle body or to clean your MAF. They sell specific throttle body cleaner for a reason. Carb cleaner is extremely caustic.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-29-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,209
Posted By ActionMaxon
Sounds like maybe a seized brake caliper piston. ...

Sounds like maybe a seized brake caliper piston.

Pulling to one side, wobbly (warped rotor), and then wouldn't "drive" because essentially the brakes were locked up.

During the drive, the...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-28-2020, 10:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,521
Posted By ActionMaxon
If nobody gets you the number try calling Subaru...

If nobody gets you the number try calling Subaru parts and having them figure out the OE part number. Tell them you wanna price it out or whatever. Just make sure to use the vehicle info from the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-28-2020, 10:09 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,232,123
Posted By ActionMaxon
Can't speak directly to what you're experiencing...

Can't speak directly to what you're experiencing but new clutches will feel different. Go easy for 500 miles. After that it should be, for the most part, broken in. Clutch, flywheel, and pressure...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-24-2020, 08:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,714
Posted By ActionMaxon
This dude in Germany made an electric 86

It's electric.. boogie woogie woogie

https://insideevs.com/news/394797/toyota-86-nissan-leaf-swap/

IDK of that will end up clickable, but there you go.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-24-2020, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,653
Posted By ActionMaxon
Looked at some repair info on exhaust today....

Looked at some repair info on exhaust today. According to Mitchell, these cars do utilize that exhaust mount point I was talking about. It's located at trans mount. Hope that helps you when you check...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-23-2020, 12:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,653
Posted By ActionMaxon
If you can make the rattle happen that way, bring...

If you can make the rattle happen that way, bring it back to the shop, show them what you're talking about.

Shouldn't be too much trouble to get it taken care of. Seems like they caused it, but if...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-15-2020, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,801
Posted By ActionMaxon
From that video, it looks like your throttle body...

From that video, it looks like your throttle body wasn't opening enough to keep the RPMs up for cold start, and the ECU couldn't figure it out before it stalled.

Did you give it any throttle on...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-04-2020, 11:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,387
Posted By ActionMaxon
It could very well just be a vacuum leak when...

It could very well just be a vacuum leak when cold.

Generally speaking, engines leak everything more when cold. After it's heated up the engine and components have thermally expanded so leaks...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-02-2020, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,322
Posted By ActionMaxon
An exhaust leak will leave a trace over time,...

An exhaust leak will leave a trace over time, called carbon tracking. Where the exhaust is escaping it will leave black soot.

To aid in location, and do this at your own risk, you can hold the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-02-2020, 02:30 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,232,123
Posted By ActionMaxon
When removing a clutch/pressure plate assembly,...

When removing a clutch/pressure plate assembly, the flywheel will be smooth where the clutch rides, not rough. Similar to a brake rotor. A resurfaced flywheel will be rougher. It will have...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-10-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,886
Posted By ActionMaxon
Yes I think so. So really, it righted itself...

Yes I think so. So really, it righted itself which is that much more impressive. These are very advanced machines, you see.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-10-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,886
Posted By ActionMaxon
As long as everyone is happy, keep motoring! ...

As long as everyone is happy, keep motoring!

Maybe show her that video of that race twin in Australia flipping, and the driver is ok. Or maybe that will have the opposite effect. Haha
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-10-2019, 02:20 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,886
Posted By ActionMaxon
Damn. Some of y'all mugs got it rough. My wife...

Damn. Some of y'all mugs got it rough. My wife was hesitant to greenlight the FRS as we are having kids soon but I sold it on her. After driving around with me she loves going on adventures in it.
...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-09-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,008
Posted By ActionMaxon
My advice is to grab a scanner and do a code...

My advice is to grab a scanner and do a code clear. You may not have codes but doing a clear will reset adaptive values. If you don't have one disconnect the battery and reconnect after 30 minutes. ...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-06-2019, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By ActionMaxon
Mine is bone stock, sub 20k. Does same thing....

Mine is bone stock, sub 20k. Does same thing. Agree with others. No worries.
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