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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-14-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 47,745
Posted By MRCA1ST
you joke but it looks like those of us with early...

you joke but it looks like those of us with early builds will be measuring efficiency in rods per mile post recall completion
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-14-2019, 02:37 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 47,745
Posted By MRCA1ST
I heard it has to do with metric measurements...

I heard it has to do with metric measurements throwing off glide slope trajectory projections when landing on the moon.



It's dead on when calculating sugar ratios for maple syrup though, so...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-04-2019, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 215,867
Posted By MRCA1ST
Called around to various Subaru dealers in...

Called around to various Subaru dealers in Central/Northern Virginia, they all claim to be waiting on guidance from Subaru NA
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-04-2019, 12:37 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 15,687
Posted By MRCA1ST
Exactly. What makes the stock version so great is...

Exactly. What makes the stock version so great is its weight, layout, cg, balance, etc. These attributes are critical to performance at all levels, so this car's starting point can serve as a solid...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-20-2018, 11:05 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 47,680
Posted By MRCA1ST
Did the 100mi commute in the rain this morning,...

Did the 100mi commute in the rain this morning, got cut off during a particularly hard down pour, braked hard, TCS kept me straight (I was in the middle of a pack of cars) - did not crash.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-08-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 101,810
Posted By MRCA1ST
I was being facetious - basing my math on the...

I was being facetious - basing my math on the "he's got $100k under that (S2000) hood" comment in the racewars scene.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-08-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 101,810
Posted By MRCA1ST
But since they obviously require more than $100k...

But since they obviously require more than $100k under the hood to beat a boosted-sprayed 4-door FWD Jetta in the 1/4mi, they haven't held on like the S2000 which could easily handle the same VW...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-08-2018, 10:16 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 22,695
Posted By MRCA1ST
Braggs Auto Body in Charlottesville, VA. They had...

Braggs Auto Body in Charlottesville, VA. They had the best reviews around so I went with them and can definitely vouch for their work. The only hint that it has had paint work done is due to the fact...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-07-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,207
Posted By MRCA1ST
RPF1 would be my choice for the track, I am not a...

RPF1 would be my choice for the track, I am not a huge fan of their looks but considering their weight and cost I think they are tough to beat for the sole purpose of track duty.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-07-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,335
Posted By MRCA1ST
Yeah, our cars aren't going to win too many...

Yeah, our cars aren't going to win too many fights.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-06-2018, 01:37 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 101,810
Posted By MRCA1ST
I agree, don't see any real appreciation in the...

I agree, don't see any real appreciation in the twins' future. I think they are lot more like the 240sx or DSM than the S2000. At 20 years old some will be worth significantly more percentage-wise,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-23-2018, 09:36 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 20,840
Posted By MRCA1ST
+1, definitely seems like the battery

+1, definitely seems like the battery
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-21-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,804,898
Posted By MRCA1ST
I really like how it sounds with an otherwise...

I really like how it sounds with an otherwise stock exhaust, the volume is just too high without the cats. If I were one of those who does catback-wheels-springs I would take the Berk delete in a...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-21-2018, 09:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,535
Posted By MRCA1ST
Same here, even with the careen-assist he barely...

Same here, even with the careen-assist he barely made the turn without hitting the curb on the opposite side, he was definitely trying to pass. Whether or not Squad was trying to block him is...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-20-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,535
Posted By MRCA1ST
I thought the same thing as well. The thing that...

I thought the same thing as well. The thing that is weird is that the guy who hit him was turning just as late, if not later, stop the video at the :17sec mark where the contact was made and the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-20-2018, 12:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,075
Posted By MRCA1ST
Part Number?

Part Number?
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-20-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,075
Posted By MRCA1ST
Mine is a late MY13, sold June 29, 2013 and only...

Mine is a late MY13, sold June 29, 2013 and only had 3k on it when I bought it in January 2016...so I still have some left






it was there before all of that (grimy dirty buildup), I just...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-20-2018, 08:54 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 47,680
Posted By MRCA1ST
Tried the commute with my newly installed Berk...

Tried the commute with my newly installed Berk track pipe - despite probable loss of hearing, did not crash.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-20-2018, 08:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,075
Posted By MRCA1ST
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124869






Cool, thanks guys, I will check it out. I took a look at it and it seems pretty light, there is nothing on the under panel and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-20-2018, 07:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,933
Posted By MRCA1ST
Sorry to hear about your accident, glad everyone...

Sorry to hear about your accident, glad everyone is ok. That trunk gap and the fact that it pulls indicates some structural damage, that coupled with the airbag deployment makes me think it will be...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-16-2018, 09:12 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 22,695
Posted By MRCA1ST
I got it back!!

Couldn't be happier with the results:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-15-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 23,084
Posted By MRCA1ST
That's what I figured it was all about, I mean...

That's what I figured it was all about, I mean why put the extra effort in when the target audience doesn't care about performance?
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-15-2018, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2,577
Views: 827,600
Posted By MRCA1ST
Glad to hear you could pull him in 3rd...I was...

Glad to hear you could pull him in 3rd...I was genuinely nervous about this outcome when I saw BRZ v Prius
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-15-2018, 10:52 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,727
Posted By MRCA1ST
And congrats on the baby OP

And congrats on the baby OP
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-15-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 22,695
Posted By MRCA1ST
Considering the popularity of the "...did not...

Considering the popularity of the "...did not crash" thread, I was shocked there wasn't a counterpart.


Just heard from the shop, they said I can pick it up this afternoon!
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-15-2018, 09:53 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,727
Posted By MRCA1ST
also doesn't look good for that baby in the event...

also doesn't look good for that baby in the event of an accident...the belt is supposed to go through the frame, right above that giant arrow, lol.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-14-2018, 12:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,760
Posted By MRCA1ST
that wing is on sale too, smokin' deal

that wing is on sale too, smokin' deal
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-14-2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,760
Posted By MRCA1ST
+1 and bigger wheels will likely be...

+1


and bigger wheels will likely be detrimental, break even at best. There was an article that compared lap times with different wheel setups (same car/track/day) and going from 17 to 18...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-13-2018, 06:40 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 13,870
Posted By MRCA1ST
^^^This. The C6Z is not comparable to the...

^^^This.


The C6Z is not comparable to the BRZ, with its power, weight and overall size it is in a different league than even it's predecessor.


the C5Z is still not apples to apples with...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-12-2018, 01:32 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,096
Posted By MRCA1ST
Glad to see Disturbed's cover of Sound of Silence...

Glad to see Disturbed's cover of Sound of Silence I didn't know MM covered You spin me round...I thought that was pretty well done.


FFDP has some of my favorite covers:
The Offspring - Gone...
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