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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
05-26-2024, 09:36 PM
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Bad wheel nut threads
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I've converted one rear wheel to ARP studs and...
I've converted one rear wheel to ARP studs and plan to do the rest as I get to it. In the meantime I have ARP studs in the car with instructions to anyone who I might have do tire work to replace the...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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05-14-2024, 01:40 PM
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New shoes from Hungary
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Crisp turn in, stick well in aggressive cornering...
Crisp turn in, stick well in aggressive cornering on dry. Haven't had them in the wet yet. Maybe a little noisier than the Firestone 500s but I really don't recall. $150 each with a $120 rebate....
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05-09-2024, 04:14 PM
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New shoes from Hungary
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They're mounted and so far I'm happy with them. ...
They're mounted and so far I'm happy with them. I think going from 215x45 to 225X45 was a good move. The car definitely rides better and seems to rattle less. I had a chance to stick it into some...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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05-03-2024, 11:30 AM
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New shoes from Hungary
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Well they are already here so my fate is sealed. ...
Well they are already here so my fate is sealed. Thanks for the input.
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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05-01-2024, 02:51 PM
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New shoes from Hungary
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New shoes from Hungary
I've been pretty happy with the Firestone 500s, but I'm at a stage now where I want a little more comfort. The thing has 70,000 miles and sometimes feels like a gravel truck. I really should swap...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-30-2024, 06:32 PM
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Pulling it with a tow dolly
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a lot of other stuff has been discussed here but...
a lot of other stuff has been discussed here but no one has addressed my original question. Has anyone ever towed successfully with the rear wheels on a tow dolly? I suspect not or someone would...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-23-2024, 08:05 PM
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Pulling it with a tow dolly
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Yes, if I had a place to store the trailer.
Yes, if I had a place to store the trailer.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-23-2024, 02:49 PM
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Pulling it with a tow dolly
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That's what I thought. Thanks
That's what I thought. Thanks
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-23-2024, 02:48 PM
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Pulling it with a tow dolly
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Qwimby1
That's what I thought. Thanks
That's what I thought.
Thanks
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-20-2024, 10:09 PM
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Pulling it with a tow dolly
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Qwimby1
Appreciate your input. I'll talk to my wrench.
Appreciate your input. I'll talk to my wrench.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-20-2024, 07:23 PM
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Pulling it with a tow dolly
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It's MT and the manual has serious warnings about...
It's MT and the manual has serious warnings about towing with drive wheels down. Assume that's because input shaft wouldn't be turning and providing lube.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-20-2024, 06:47 PM
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Pulling it with a tow dolly
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Pulling it with a tow dolly
I'm pretty sure you don't dare use it with rear wheels down. I have successfully pulled a Porsche 944 turbo backed onto the dolly with front wheels down, but I think our cars are a lot lower in...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-23-2024, 12:17 PM
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WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?
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Did it make a difference? I bought the part when...
Did it make a difference? I bought the part when I got my car because I understood they might be hard to get. I haven't felt the need to install it yet.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
03-08-2024, 10:48 AM
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Throttle position reading
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I'm not sure I understand that. I get my absolute...
I'm not sure I understand that. I get my absolute throttle position readings from my OBD, but just realized when I set the ESC switch to 60 and 80% throttle I used my OFT to measure. I think I'll get...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-08-2024, 10:42 AM
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Best catbacks to pair with catless header
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I have a Werks free-flow cat front pipe behind a...
I have a Werks free-flow cat front pipe behind a Borla header. The Werks gives me a nice throaty growl but not overly loud. There's some drone but I guess I've gotten used to it. it's much louder...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-06-2024, 07:23 PM
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E85 Tune 2013 Scion FRS Questions
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I would check availability of E85 in your area...
I would check availability of E85 in your area before committing to it. In some areas it's plentiful and in others almost impossible to get. I you make any long trips you might want to carry a...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
03-02-2024, 10:05 AM
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Stage 2 no drone exhaust options?
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Suggest you check availability of E85 in your...
Suggest you check availability of E85 in your area before going that direction. It's plentiful in some towns and almost nonexistent in others. There's only one station in my town, which is why I went...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
02-20-2024, 09:17 AM
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Throttle position reading
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Qwimby1
Could be, but until recently it read 100%...
Could be, but until recently it read 100% consistently. I monitor it regularly because the ESC switch activates at 60 and 80%.
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Forced Induction
02-19-2024, 03:42 PM
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Full throttle Electric Supercharger Build Thread
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Qwimby1
Still trying to figure out my battery problem. I...
Still trying to figure out my battery problem. I appear to have a parasitic drain somewhere. I can charge the battery bank to 12.7 or 8 but the next morning it's 12.3. I recently put in a dash cam...
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Forced Induction
02-12-2024, 12:07 PM
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Full throttle Electric Supercharger Build Thread
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Another new battery problem
I put two new ETX 16 L Big Crank deep cycles in about six months ago when the ESC stopped working. It worked fine after that until recently I noticed my starting battery seemed to be getting weak. ...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
02-10-2024, 03:01 PM
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Throttle position reading
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2,632
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Qwimby1
Well I finally got around to trying that. Had to...
Well I finally got around to trying that. Had to put in a new battery so it was a good time It didn't help. OBD still shows 80.4% max throttle is all I'm getting.
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Forced Induction
01-20-2024, 01:00 PM
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Simple supercharger options??
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3,743
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Qwimby1
You will occasionally see a Phantom show up in...
You will occasionally see a Phantom show up in the classified section of this forum.
I haven't seen one for quite a while though.
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Forced Induction
01-19-2024, 03:41 PM
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32
Simple supercharger options??
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3,743
Posted By
Qwimby1
I don't have the facilities or capability to...
I don't have the facilities or capability to install a belt-driven one, which is one reason I like the ESC. if I had to pay for and install it would add significantly to the cost I also have the...
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Forced Induction
01-17-2024, 01:36 PM
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32
Simple supercharger options??
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3,743
Posted By
Qwimby1
I ran E85 for a time and it helped, but in my...
I ran E85 for a time and it helped, but in my area there's only one place to get it and it wasn't worth the effort.
Forum:
Forced Induction
01-17-2024, 12:22 PM
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32
Simple supercharger options??
Views:
3,743
Posted By
Qwimby1
I found a TorqAmp site. ...
I found a TorqAmp site. https://torqamp.com/product/torqamp-kit/
+on your suggestion. My main concern is if this company is going to be around long. A while back they were soliciting for...
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
01-10-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies:
9
Throttle position reading
Views:
2,632
Posted By
Qwimby1
Reading all along has been Absolute Throttle...
Reading all along has been Absolute Throttle Position per OBD reader. I think l I set my ESC activator switch using the OFT and could hook it up to see what it says. For those not familiar with the...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
01-10-2024, 09:33 AM
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9
Throttle position reading
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2,632
Posted By
Qwimby1
Very good input. I'll try that.
Very good input. I'll try that.
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
01-09-2024, 12:23 PM
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9
Throttle position reading
Views:
2,632
Posted By
Qwimby1
Throttle position reading
I'm running the Phantom electric supercharger on my 14 FRS, so I commonly have the OBD absolute throttle position reading showing. It recently went from standard 100% when floored, to 80.1 max. I...
Forum:
Forced Induction
01-09-2024, 11:30 AM
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11,297
Full throttle Electric Supercharger Build Thread
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3,541,307
Posted By
Qwimby1
I posted this earlier on the TorqAmp thread. It...
I posted this earlier on the TorqAmp thread. It should have gone here.
I've had my ESC for over a year and I'm delighted with it. Mine is version 2.5 with the two-position throttle switch. If I...
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Forced Induction
01-07-2024, 12:43 PM
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47
Torque amp ESC
Views:
10,340
Posted By
Qwimby1
I just read our colleague's observations after...
I just read our colleague's observations after driving his newly-installed TorqAmp. Sounds like it's a winner, and if my ESC were to go out I would probably be a buyer. My main question is the...
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