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Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-24-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,209
Posted By Xxyion
Well thats why i wont pay over MSRP and i havnt...

Well thats why i wont pay over MSRP and i havnt this entire pandemic (bought a M2 Competition, A91 Supra, Veloster N and now this GR86). Its about not paying marked up costs for a car that isnt...
Forum: Northern California 01-22-2022, 11:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,114
Posted By Xxyion
Reach out to Vallejo Toyota. They claim zero...

Reach out to Vallejo Toyota. They claim zero markup and keep saying "We're one out of 4 dealerships that never markup". We're getting our 86 there in a week and true to form we will not be paying...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-16-2022, 01:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,658
Posted By Xxyion
If they release another Hakone Green edition i...

If they release another Hakone Green edition i might seriously consider buying one. I'm trying to save for a GT4 but man, the new gen is soooo enticing.
Forum: Northern California 01-10-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,114
Posted By Xxyion
Dealerships with no Markup

Hey guys, long time no see. I've been without a BRZ since i sold it in 2019. That being said, my girlfriend just put down a deposit on a new 2022 GR86. So i'll be semi back in the community.
...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-10-2022, 03:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,720
Posted By Xxyion
Question: Sounds like the catbacks will fit...

Question:

Sounds like the catbacks will fit on all years including the 2022 models. If i were to get lets say a midpipe from a 2016 and fit that to the front pipe, it would make sense that an...
Forum: Northern California 01-29-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 509
Views: 159,343
Posted By Xxyion
Oh man, i came here to make a new post about an...

Oh man, i came here to make a new post about an install Neal did for me about a month ago and then i see all this.

I know both parties. I think honestly both sides are both correct and wrong at...
Forum: Northern California 05-30-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,567
Posted By Xxyion
While there definitely is a difference, the...

While there definitely is a difference, the problem is that the test for noise compliance is the car stationary and holding revs at the RPMs the car would be at for cruising. Which means the turbo...
Forum: Northern California 05-24-2019, 02:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,567
Posted By Xxyion
Yeah, while DB is a measurment of volume, its...

Yeah, while DB is a measurment of volume, its acutally more a measurement of the generated energy of sound waves. Perceived volume is what really needs to be focused on here. For a long time i was...
Forum: Northern California 05-24-2019, 12:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,567
Posted By Xxyion
Theres a bunch of youtube videos of people doing...

Theres a bunch of youtube videos of people doing a db test and showing the Abarth showing a range of between 98-110 db depending on the video and equipment used.

Donut Media also did a video on...
Forum: Northern California 03-01-2019, 06:05 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 56,201
Posted By Xxyion
I'll try to be there

I'll try to be there
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-13-2018, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,663
Posted By Xxyion
+1 on the Nameless Axelback. best sounding...

+1 on the Nameless Axelback. best sounding exhaust out there imo. Little to no drone with everything else stock. loud enough but not so loud that you are waking the neighbors.

Also the 3" isn't...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-08-2018, 04:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,571
Posted By Xxyion
+1 for Neal. While I am a local to him, he's one...

+1 for Neal. While I am a local to him, he's one of the most experienced, if not THE most experienced installer of FI on our platform.
Forum: Forced Induction 10-31-2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 17,974
Posted By Xxyion
That made me miss my 95 Eclipse GST =(

That made me miss my 95 Eclipse GST =(
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-30-2018, 04:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,280
Posted By Xxyion
One of my best friends own the Genesis Coupe. ...

One of my best friends own the Genesis Coupe. Its a good car and with decent power. I prefer the BRZ as an all around drivers car.

The Genesis feels more...refined. Like theres less road noise,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-12-2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,810
Posted By Xxyion
Dont bother with an Intake. The stock one is...

Dont bother with an Intake. The stock one is actually the best one for our NA setup and even with a tune the most you'll see is a 1-2 hp gain. Unless you like intake sounds then by all means intake...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-12-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,810
Posted By Xxyion
Being where you are most exhaust systems (as long...

Being where you are most exhaust systems (as long as everything else is stock) should be under the CA legal dB limit (95db).

As far as your power goals, you WILL have to go forced induction in...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-09-2018, 03:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 18,932
Posted By Xxyion
Money seems nice....

Money seems nice....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-08-2018, 05:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,280
Posted By Xxyion
I’m in California. We basically pay to work lol. ...

I’m in California. We basically pay to work lol.

My point was more that he would get a better deal than a dealer who would markup something that he would still make a profit on if sold for a fair...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-08-2018, 02:31 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,280
Posted By Xxyion
Try private party. Dealers seem to love to add...

Try private party. Dealers seem to love to add some markup.
Forum: Northern California 09-26-2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,514
Posted By Xxyion
I dont think anyone got ticketed for side...

I dont think anyone got ticketed for side markers, but I know a member of our group got a ticket for his Valentis last year in Fremont.
Forum: Northern California 09-24-2018, 02:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,514
Posted By Xxyion
The problem with his "measurement" is that he...

The problem with his "measurement" is that he basically set you up for failure. Revving a car is always louder than a car at consistent RPMS. I know my car at a constant 3k RPM is A LOT quieter...
Forum: Northern California 09-21-2018, 06:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,514
Posted By Xxyion
Found this article which explains the process. ...

Found this article which explains the process.

http://www.bobsmuffler.com/noise.htm


Not sure how up to date this is as 8" from the exhaust seems a bit close. However the vehicle should be...
Forum: Northern California 09-21-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,514
Posted By Xxyion
tbh im surprised you got pulled. Ive been...

tbh im surprised you got pulled. Ive been running the blacked out Valentis and a Nameless Axelback with catless JDL headers for the past year and havnt been pulled. And I lived right next to a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-11-2018, 03:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,260
Posted By Xxyion
I have the Delicious Flex Fuel kit. The nice...

I have the Delicious Flex Fuel kit. The nice thing about it, is that it comes with bluetooth that you can connect to your phone to check percentage. On average I get between 65% and 75% depending...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-04-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 25,127
Posted By Xxyion
My effective point still stands. Just cuz its...

My effective point still stands. Just cuz its the way you learned doesnt mean its the best way. Again, most people really just use the heel as an anchor point when driving in stop and go traffic or...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-30-2018, 06:45 PM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 479,493
Posted By Xxyion
I'm a huge fan of bolts on and e85. Honestly it...

I'm a huge fan of bolts on and e85. Honestly it feels just like the Edelbrock, just less power. So if you want to know how it feels for little cost just do that upgrade.

The JSRC isn't bad. I...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-30-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 1,346
Views: 479,493
Posted By Xxyion
Yeah thats fair. I went the SC route a while ago...

Yeah thats fair. I went the SC route a while ago and tbh I regretted it. The kit itself was great (Edelbrock) and the CARB legal was nice to have, but compared to my friends SBD Turbo FRS, it just...
Forum: Northern California 08-22-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,650
Posted By Xxyion
For just a Dyno run any of the places listed will...

For just a Dyno run any of the places listed will do runs for you.

But also I did forget Mann Engineering as well. Both them and The Racers Line work very closely with Delicious tuning which is...
Forum: Northern California 08-21-2018, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,650
Posted By Xxyion
From what I've heard, while they can tune the 86...

From what I've heard, while they can tune the 86 platform, they are more particular to cars that come with turbo's (hence the name).

I believe Elite Performance in Burlingame can tune our...
Forum: Northern California 07-25-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,066
Posted By Xxyion
I hate so much that this is a Monday night lol

I hate so much that this is a Monday night lol
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