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Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) Yesterday, 09:44 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 99,508
Posted By fredzy
AH ok, I was going to say to look into installing...

AH ok, I was going to say to look into installing helicoil, have a machine shop repair it if unsure how to prepare it for it. It's a perfect candidate part for that kind of repair. It's always a...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-04-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,916
Views: 97,053
Posted By fredzy
That's tough. My soul would simply leave my body....

That's tough. My soul would simply leave my body. My first try no-cares lap was surprisingly close to gold. So if I actually tried I would wreck 10 times before I got in a 2nd clean lap and it would...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-04-2024, 08:52 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 99,508
Posted By fredzy
Funny how much a legit looking center cap can...

Funny how much a legit looking center cap can improve the overall look :thumbsup:



oof, hopefully easy enough to obtain replacement part. One nice thing about always swapping pads and rotors...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-28-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 804
Posted By fredzy
Sadly it's not overkill for a Subaru engine. I...

Sadly it's not overkill for a Subaru engine. I think they are the only modern vehicle where you need to worry about checking the oil frequently like that.

My WRX went 7-8 years without ever using...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-20-2024, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1,916
Views: 97,053
Posted By fredzy
I just had to comment about the weekly challenges...

I just had to comment about the weekly challenges this week. 4 out of 5 of them are a huge nope from me, and all for credits only to boot - no 6-star ticket. I did the single event that didn't make...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-22-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1,393
Views: 231,716
Posted By fredzy
That's an excellent idea haha In the end it...

That's an excellent idea haha

In the end it wasn't too bad. I mostly contacted dealers by phone so that probably helped a lot. And I'm pretty sure 2 of the first 3 dealers I dealt with were among...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-20-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 1,393
Views: 231,716
Posted By fredzy
Honestly when it started dawning on me that...

Honestly when it started dawning on me that getting the GR86 I wanted was going to require casting a wide net, this was one of the main things that gave me pause. A torrent of automatic emails,...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-12-2024, 07:51 PM
Replies: 1,393
Views: 231,716
Posted By fredzy
Holy crap man, congrats. That will likely be the...

Holy crap man, congrats. That will likely be the true unicorn spec For 24 and 25.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-28-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 1,393
Views: 231,716
Posted By fredzy
The other notable thing is that the performance...

The other notable thing is that the performance package is available on the base model, and includes upgrade to the 18” wheels, $2000 instead of $1500 as on the premium. Didn’t see that one coming.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-28-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1,393
Views: 231,716
Posted By fredzy
Yep finally up on the Toyota site. Uh, I'm...

Yep finally up on the Toyota site.

Uh, I'm seeing repeatedly mentioned that the Trueno edition gets forged wheels. That's a pretty big deal, I had no idea that was going to be a thing. I thought...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-28-2024, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1,079
Views: 63,899
Posted By fredzy
Maybe I'll mention.. I'm on PS4, not sure...

Maybe I'll mention..

I'm on PS4, not sure what PS5 controllers are like exactly. I use T300RS wheel with modded Logitech G27 pedals but I leave a controller on when I play and use it to do...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-15-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1,393
Views: 231,716
Posted By fredzy
Oh wow, I knew pricing still wasn't announced but...

Oh wow, I knew pricing still wasn't announced but figured that meant no 24s were in the pipeline yet. Crazy!
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-08-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 1,916
Views: 97,053
Posted By fredzy
I eventually came around on that one, got a few...

I eventually came around on that one, got a few clean laps in. It almost felt like it could be a real car, albeit an insane one.

VGT.. I feel bad for Kaz. These things have to be a huge pride...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-06-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,802
Posted By fredzy
Ah, poundshop GT3 eh. I once caught the hand...

Ah, poundshop GT3 eh. I once caught the hand (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3577652&postcount=26) for making such a suggestion. I'd say Harris is qualified - vindication!
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-25-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1,916
Views: 97,053
Posted By fredzy
I can't beat up on PD too much about what they...

I can't beat up on PD too much about what they give us. But for the people designing these VGT cars... wtf?

I think there is more body shape variation in NASCAR. How many different companies can...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-23-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 1,916
Views: 97,053
Posted By fredzy
There's some janky stuff going on with RPMs. I...

There's some janky stuff going on with RPMs. I did a bunch of experimenting a while ago with the GR86 trying to figure out which mods made which change to the redline. It's a pain since a bunch are...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-22-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 1,916
Views: 97,053
Posted By fredzy
For the last set of weekly challenges before the...

For the last set of weekly challenges before the current set, I ended up checking off my first challenge reward at the same time I hit my daily workout. I got the workout reward and the UI said I...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-18-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 888
Views: 150,545
Posted By fredzy
Ah I thought they only bumped the GRY's power to...

Ah I thought they only bumped the GRY's power to 280hp or so. It's hard to imagine how this car would be to drive when the 400+ lb heavier GRC is already nuts with 300hp.

I like every change they...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-05-2024, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1,916
Views: 97,053
Posted By fredzy
Driving the LFA on SH tires (or whatever they...

Driving the LFA on SH tires (or whatever they were called) is oddly one of my fondest memories from GT5. It's still fun in GT7 but probably not in my top 10 most fun cars to drive.

Have they done...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-04-2024, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10,437
Views: 911,328
Posted By fredzy
For anyone who ever dreads transporting carryout...

For anyone who ever dreads transporting carryout or fast food in your car, turning it into a vaporized lipid hot box:
...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-02-2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 1,916
Views: 97,053
Posted By fredzy
Did you end up running against some of the same...

Did you end up running against some of the same people from race to race in the MFG cup? Or was it a totally random mix from a large pool?

One of my favorite things about GT6 quick match and then...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-18-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 1,916
Views: 97,053
Posted By fredzy
Nice! I've always said consistency is the most...

Nice! I've always said consistency is the most powerful attribute for these kinds of races (makes me feel better since I'm consistently slow lol) but it really can pay off.

Your mind was probably...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-18-2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,772
Posted By fredzy
Yep, nothing out there. I ended up making the...

Yep, nothing out there. I ended up making the Tamiya 1/24 model to fill the void haha. I recently got the Hobby Japan and Pop Race 1/64 models and told myself I'm done unless a reasonably priced 1/18...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-28-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 196,463
Posted By fredzy
Yeah I ended up going for the FL5. Only surprise...

Yeah I ended up going for the FL5. Only surprise so far is the ride in +R isn't bad at all for me and comfort mode is straight up regular-car nice. It sounds like butt, everything else A+.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 11-28-2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 1,916
Views: 97,053
Posted By fredzy
Not me. I knew I was going to regret not doing...

Not me. I knew I was going to regret not doing that. Eh, I have all the cars I care about :iono:

If they didn't add the weekly challenges I might have. Doing those maybe I'll save up and buy a 20...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-28-2023, 08:43 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,547
Posted By fredzy
Not surprised to see new BRZ/86 selling below...

Not surprised to see new BRZ/86 selling below MSRP, it's getting pretty cold out there.

Damn it feels good to be a gangsta ...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-20-2023, 08:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,547
Posted By fredzy
I was going to say financing a used car might...

I was going to say financing a used car might shake out to being near as expensive as new since rates are usually a lot higher, but you're talking about buying one of these mostly cash? Hard to say...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-15-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,511
Posted By fredzy
Just so it's 100% clear for me, does "WiFlash...

Just so it's 100% clear for me, does "WiFlash interface" = the physical tuning device needed to tune the car, not just some software for someone who already has a WiFlash device?



Yeah I'm...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-13-2023, 02:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 15,873
Posted By fredzy
Looks like the replacement for Neptune at 3:33?

Looks like the replacement for Neptune at 3:33?
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 11-08-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 473
Posted By fredzy
FS: (PA) OEM Brakes, F/R calipers, pads rotors from 2023 GR86, 2000mi

For sale: front and rear OEM rotors, calipers and pads from a 2023 GR86. Front dust shields too for good measure. Very good condition with only 2000mi on them. Never used on track.

$600 obo,...
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