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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-24-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1,524
Views: 217,153
Posted By Adam_L
Well sure, you spend the most time there since...

Well sure, you spend the most time there since you have to have a roof over your head... sleep 7-8 hours per night, eat , etc. Some people work from home.

That doesn't tell the whole story why...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-28-2022, 11:20 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 188,855
Posted By Adam_L
Correct. Also, aesthetics still play a major...

Correct. Also, aesthetics still play a major role in car selection for most people. I prefer Gen1 (not so much 86 2017+ front bumper) , over Gen2 even though I haven't seen a Gen2 in person yet. ...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-28-2022, 10:54 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 188,855
Posted By Adam_L
Like Notorious BIG sang : " Condo paid for , no...

Like Notorious BIG sang : " Condo paid for , no car payment"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAMv9UuKc_E
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-28-2022, 03:32 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,909
Posted By Adam_L
Yes they are , 15-spoke Enkei forged. Go half...

Yes they are , 15-spoke Enkei forged. Go half way down on that page, and there is a black wheel.
Always imitated ..... never duplicated !!
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-05-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 74,794
Posted By Adam_L
Special ? WTF .. that's a lot of special going...

Special ? WTF .. that's a lot of special going on. I'm still trying to find the definition ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-02-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,640
Posted By Adam_L
After paying gas / insurance / registration,...

After paying gas / insurance / registration, maintenance on just about any car the last 20-30 years, no cars are a "profit" after you go to sell them. Possibly if you pick one up for cheap ... $5k...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-31-2021, 12:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,396
Posted By Adam_L
Very true, but yet people (plural) seem to buy......

Very true, but yet people (plural) seem to buy... buy Tacoma's with 200k+ miles , for $10-14k all day long. Is that right... or wrong??!! Tacoma is like the new gold standard
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-29-2021, 03:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,640
Posted By Adam_L
I'd recommend keep your '14 , don't mod , you...

I'd recommend keep your '14 , don't mod , you still need money for gas + insurance + registration + maintenance (anything breaks, tires, etc)

Cars... cost money... and continue to cost money...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-16-2020, 03:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,231
Posted By Adam_L
It just came to mind, but it's like your #7 was...

It just came to mind, but it's like your #7 was the middle number, and the 86 protected it : 8 (7) 6 . It's all a play on numbers , and as some would say "everything happens for a reason" , but...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-16-2020, 01:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,231
Posted By Adam_L
In many societies / ways of life, the number 7 is...

In many societies / ways of life, the number 7 is considered a lucky number ( the number 8 is similar, not exact , but also has positive connotations).

Glad you survived that knarly accident. ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-29-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,892
Posted By Adam_L
These are indeed mysteries of Science , and these...

These are indeed mysteries of Science , and these are the days of our lives.

Traction control I've found is nice/best in wet weather , less likely for the rear wheels to slip ... so I'm pretty...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-16-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,535
Posted By Adam_L
I don't work for Toyota , but I'd speculate to...

I don't work for Toyota , but I'd speculate to say that 80-90% of their time /energy goes to developing "eco" economy cars / hybrids (Prius, etc) that type /flow of vehicle. Which makes sense, as...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-23-2019, 03:54 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 141,746
Posted By Adam_L
370z is about 10 years old now. 400z is next......

370z is about 10 years old now. 400z is next... should be good, not sure about great
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-26-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 107,534
Posted By Adam_L
maybe the white seats ??

maybe the white seats ??
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-16-2019, 02:34 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 107,534
Posted By Adam_L
I'm a go for this action. Maybe it could produce...

I'm a go for this action. Maybe it could produce 230hp , and close to 190 torque... would be a sensible move.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-02-2019, 01:05 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 107,534
Posted By Adam_L
I meant to add, even if they were to make this...

I meant to add, even if they were to make this change, the GT86 MPG will surely decrease by 5-8% , or roughly 3mpg. I know, it's a sports car , you may/ may not care about MPG. However I'll bet...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-29-2019, 04:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,277
Posted By Adam_L
If you track your rig regularly…once per month /...

If you track your rig regularly…once per month / quarterly, sure it could be a good upgrade. The stock calipers aren't crap. The less you brake, the faster you'll be.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-14-2019, 08:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,768
Posted By Adam_L
You're right. It's visa versa. All the action...

You're right. It's visa versa. All the action happens in the kitchen. Beds are for sleeping. Cooking with passion is the new dancing , but you're creating something that gives you energy, and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-13-2019, 02:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,768
Posted By Adam_L
This is the new "Junk in the trunk" thread. I'd...

This is the new "Junk in the trunk" thread. I'd love to make pizza with her.

Thanks for waking me up this morning!!!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-11-2019, 04:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,802
Posted By Adam_L
Slow and steady wins the race. Don't jump the...

Slow and steady wins the race. Don't jump the gun on anything yet , be cool /calm and collective. You don't have a functioning car, but you have time to get things on the straight and narrow. ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-24-2019, 01:31 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,614
Posted By Adam_L
Exclamation I'm always confused. I'm the old-man, you're...

I'm always confused. I'm the old-man, you're the youngster taking turns at 1.1 g's , with your hair on fire !!!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-24-2019, 01:01 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 21,533
Posted By Adam_L
Yes, yes. Who wants to race the master!?!? ...

Yes, yes. Who wants to race the master!?!? Others have already made valid points , but to me given the price range / level of this car new/used, there isn't much out there in the same league.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-23-2019, 04:35 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,614
Posted By Adam_L
To each his own, that's fine. But yet when I...

To each his own, that's fine. But yet when I hear posters swapping out their stock stereo system for something nicer , for the sake of hearing their music more fuller , some get bashed for doing...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-23-2019, 03:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,472
Posted By Adam_L
I agree, but the very nature of COG is a...

I agree, but the very nature of COG is a hypothetical measurement. Car manufactures know this, and exploit this fact. 2-4mm either way +/- , and one could say it's better or not as good of a car....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-21-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,472
Posted By Adam_L
True, but people like to compare things .......

True, but people like to compare things .... lesser dollar value versus a bit higher dollar value, or two vehicles from the same manufacture (which in this case isn't the same : Toy/Subaru vs. ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-17-2019, 04:17 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,159
Posted By Adam_L
That makes sense. If you're a high roller in...

That makes sense. If you're a high roller in Japan that wants to drive a V6 / V8 Toyota or Lexus , they can afford those extra taxes. Then there is the 30k mile cut off in Japan, pretty sure all...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-31-2019, 03:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,572
Posted By Adam_L
there are topics, just do a search ...

there are topics, just do a search

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75460
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-21-2019, 03:32 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 41,764
Posted By Adam_L
So the broker is the hustler, pimp, and scoundrel...

So the broker is the hustler, pimp, and scoundrel all rolled into one!! My type of scum!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-17-2019, 04:36 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 23,679
Posted By Adam_L
Take it a step further, and in 10-15 years, at...

Take it a step further, and in 10-15 years, at least half the cars will be autos and the remaining will be autonomous self driving (auto) cars. Everyone who buys into this mode of transport will...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-15-2019, 07:27 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 41,764
Posted By Adam_L
Even a 1" modest drop on a 86 would take it at,...

Even a 1" modest drop on a 86 would take it at, or slightly under Supra territory. I'm not sure what the GR trim line will get, I'd think some kind of change in suspension …. for an extra $8-10k...
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