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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-29-2021, 11:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,899
Posted By MrDinkleman
Unless you want a coupe and don't live in Japan. ...

Unless you want a coupe and don't live in Japan.

Oh, and it's Miata Is Always The Answer... Except if you want a coupe... :D
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-25-2019, 02:36 AM
Replies: 84,004
Views: 13,754,913
Posted By MrDinkleman
Pretty much same story with my nephew. I couldn't...

Pretty much same story with my nephew. I couldn't figure out how his finger got close to the router bit when he's firmly grasping both handles and sliding the router on a flat surface. Then he...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-24-2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 84,004
Views: 13,754,913
Posted By MrDinkleman
My nephew did that a couple months ago. Just the...

My nephew did that a couple months ago. Just the tip of his pinky. Now that he's over the pain and shock and can laugh about it, we call him the Yakuza of the family.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-21-2019, 05:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,158
Posted By MrDinkleman
This ^ is funny... My girlfriend is always...

This ^ is funny...

My girlfriend is always begging me to let her set or release the parking brake. I always tell her "no". When she asks "why?", I tell her because she doesn't know how to do it...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-20-2019, 04:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,158
Posted By MrDinkleman
Well, shit. I have State Farm. Now I see why my...

Well, shit. I have State Farm. Now I see why my premiums went up...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-05-2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,200
Posted By MrDinkleman
LOL To summarize: If you distill what has...

LOL To summarize:

If you distill what has been written so far, you can see there are basically two schools of thought regarding sway bars and springs:
1. Soft springs and fat, stiff sway bars
...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-14-2019, 09:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,715
Posted By MrDinkleman
I have both an NB Miata and FRS. I have a hardtop...

I have both an NB Miata and FRS. I have a hardtop on my Miata so there isn't much difference between the Miata and FRS, wrt NVH. Without the hardtop, it is much noisier. I prefer to drive with...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-29-2019, 09:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,661
Posted By MrDinkleman
Yeah, retaining an attorney from the get-go was a...

Yeah, retaining an attorney from the get-go was a very, very bad idea... how much will it cost you to drop him?

There are a few things you should have determined, first:
1. Resolving a collision...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-13-2019, 07:18 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 47,595
Posted By MrDinkleman
LOL 😂 LOL🤣 LOL😆 I agree with, and enjoyed,...

LOL 😂 LOL🤣 LOL😆

I agree with, and enjoyed, every word!!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-13-2019, 04:06 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 47,595
Posted By MrDinkleman
I used to daily an NB Miata and I used to daily...

I used to daily an NB Miata and I used to daily my FRS. Same commute, 70miles round trip, about 90% freeways.

Commuting in a ragtop is a very noisy PITA. You get very little protection from wind...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-08-2019, 02:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,890
Posted By MrDinkleman
Epsilons are nice but because they're so rare and...

Epsilons are nice but because they're so rare and they have such an iconic status for old school J-tin, they're expensive. Ironically, their direct competitors at the time, BBS RS, are actually...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-07-2019, 05:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,890
Posted By MrDinkleman
Humfrz's response may have been tongue-in-cheek...

Humfrz's response may have been tongue-in-cheek but to me, if you REALLY want to go "retro", get smaller, 16" or 15" wheels. I have 16x7 RPF1s on my FRS (see 16" wheel thread for pics, if you're...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-16-2018, 05:03 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 23,749
Posted By MrDinkleman
Sign me up!

Sign me up!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-09-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,788
Posted By MrDinkleman
Oh, okay. So if this final gear thing dies, I can...

Oh, okay. So if this final gear thing dies, I can still go the M85 route although I would still prefer just a taller OD...

Thanks
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-09-2018, 06:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,788
Posted By MrDinkleman
Hmmm... first time I've seen this thread. ...

Hmmm... first time I've seen this thread.

How is the quality/durability (based on experiences with shorter gears)?

I've been casually looking for an M85, IS300 LSD rear end to lower my highway...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-09-2018, 06:16 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 23,749
Posted By MrDinkleman
I'm hoping for a second gen with a Toyota (or...

I'm hoping for a second gen with a Toyota (or better yet, resurrect ties with Yamaha!) powertrain. Porsche did it, first with their 914>914/6 and then the 924>944.

If toyota does that (oh,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-06-2018, 02:24 AM
Replies: 24,602
Views: 7,221,397
Posted By MrDinkleman
LOL "My other house" sounds more dramatic than...

LOL "My other house" sounds more dramatic than reality. I bought a new house last year and I've been s-l-o-w-l-y cleaning/refurbishing it. Unfortunately my tools and stuff are split between the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-02-2018, 11:21 PM
Replies: 332
Views: 66,273
Posted By MrDinkleman
This is the only model I'd be interested in...

This is the only model I'd be interested in buying. Just because of high school nostalgia. But even then, I'd think about putting in a RWD drietrain...


Perhaps an "old mechanics tale" but I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-25-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,825
Posted By MrDinkleman
PO was MI6 with a License to Kill. You have...

PO was MI6 with a License to Kill.

You have to be at least 005 to get assigned an Aston Martin.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-20-2018, 03:06 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 49,452
Posted By MrDinkleman
LOL The only car to cross shop/compare with...

LOL

The only car to cross shop/compare with the 86 twins is the Miata. And then your only decision to make is, "do I want a roof or not?"
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-18-2018, 10:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,697
Posted By MrDinkleman
Good. I have 80k miles on my 2016. I recently had...

Good. I have 80k miles on my 2016. I recently had the plugs changed but only because I had to take my FRS in to get a new TOB. Yeah, i know the plugs and TOB are unrelated but I figured as long as...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-27-2018, 11:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 12,555
Posted By MrDinkleman
Yuppa. That's easy: an I6 and a 3-pedal...

Yuppa.


That's easy: an I6 and a 3-pedal manual transmission.

As Tk Rocket said. The R35 is probably a better car in every objective measurement but it still lost its "GTR-ishness" to me when...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-02-2018, 08:49 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 20,715
Posted By MrDinkleman
Yup. 2016 with 78k miles...

Yup. 2016 with 78k miles...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-22-2018, 01:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,446
Posted By MrDinkleman
This is good to know. Thanks. Hope I never have...

This is good to know. Thanks. Hope I never have to find one...

BTW, IMO damage to the quarterpanel is structural damage. Interesting and good to know that Toyota replaced it instead of hammering...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-06-2018, 01:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,052
Posted By MrDinkleman
No. You need to add a spacer to reduce offset....

No. You need to add a spacer to reduce offset. Unless you buy a custom machined spacer, you'd get a 1/2-inch spacer and your offset will be about 35mm. But that's too thick of a spacer for stock...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-02-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 21,669
Posted By MrDinkleman
Sigh... This is just another issue that makes me...

Sigh... This is just another issue that makes me wish Toyota had stuck their driveline (an upgraded 3SGE- 4SGE?) in the Scion versions. Hell, I'd even be happy with a W58 transmission (old, old, old...
Forum: Southern California 08-01-2018, 10:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,110
Posted By MrDinkleman
LOL Reminds me of that meme that shows a Civic(?)...

LOL Reminds me of that meme that shows a Civic(?) with Lambo doors and Lambos with regular doors in the background and says: Lambo doors are so played out that even Lambos don't have Lambo doors.
...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-01-2018, 06:28 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 24,996
Posted By MrDinkleman
Also, I just checked my.oil level today....

Also, I just checked my.oil level today. Consumption is practically zero. With the 0W-20, my FRS was using/losing/burning one quart every 3k miles.
Makes me wonder if the engine was actually...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-30-2018, 06:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 24,996
Posted By MrDinkleman
0W-30 Oil

So, at about 40k miles and for the subsequent 35k miles, my 2016 developed this death rattle right at 3400RPM. Many members here said it was most likely the VVT-i cam mechanism. At first it only...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-30-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 21,408
Posted By MrDinkleman
Yeah, my original plan was to buy a FRS when I...

Yeah, my original plan was to buy a FRS when I retired which would have meant a MY2017 or 2018
But (luckily?) an errant driver totaled my DD (2011 Yaris) so rather than buying a replacement...
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