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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-23-2025, 12:13 PM
Replies: 308
Views: 233,241
Posted By NOHOME
I would trade all the bling and body-kits offered...

I would trade all the bling and body-kits offered over the years for the replacement of the boxer engine with anything that was not a boxer or a rotary.

My vision of the perfect car would be a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-19-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,440
Posted By NOHOME
I have been driving my FRS since the day they...

I have been driving my FRS since the day they came out.

I once posted that this car would be even more amazing if they put a "real" engine in the chassis.

The flames were epic!

If Toyota...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-29-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,515
Posted By NOHOME
I believe it is a fan of some sort based on this...

I believe it is a fan of some sort based on this video I found. The video shows the exact noise I hear, but pretty useless at helping with a fix.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ou406-zP5no
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-28-2024, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,515
Posted By NOHOME
Strange whirrling sound from inside dash.

Not sure where to post this so will start here.

2013 FRS has started to make a sound like something is spinning in the dashboard. Radio area in specific.

I know that it is not engine/mechanical...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-30-2024, 08:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,939
Posted By NOHOME
The secret sauce for the twins is that they are...

The secret sauce for the twins is that they are affordable to buy, and operate, also lightweight with a chassis that feels lively the minute it starts moving.

Adding power will pretty much crash...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-24-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 162,023
Posted By NOHOME
The bit on the cart is a naked Healey 3000. Here...

The bit on the cart is a naked Healey 3000. Here it is mostly finished.
https://i.imgur.com/79Xyo4x.jpg

Drove an MGB GT for over 40 years. Loved the style but never fell in love with the lack of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2024, 11:44 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 162,023
Posted By NOHOME
I own a 2013 FRS and this 1973 Shooting Brake. I...

I own a 2013 FRS and this 1973 Shooting Brake. I think I will keep the two concepts separate thank you

https://i.imgur.com/vWb9yAu.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/X54Dz2O.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-23-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,660
Posted By NOHOME
Picked the car up July 2012 and it still haunts ...

Picked the car up July 2012 and it still haunts the driveway today. Year round driven in Canada and reliable for the most part. The previous car was a 1990 Miata delivered in 1989 and my FRS was...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-19-2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,286
Posted By NOHOME
Agree with the above. Advertise on FB Marketplace...

Agree with the above. Advertise on FB Marketplace with a high price and adjust down if need be. At 5k in my hood it would be a great LS project or I know I could get an engine for a few grand and...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-08-2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,070
Posted By NOHOME
I have done a few engine swaps and even body...

I have done a few engine swaps and even body swaps for fun. The truth of the matter is if you are not wanting to do the swap yourself, you are not going to be happy with the results.

As a first...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-10-2022, 11:59 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 23,191
Posted By NOHOME
And I see you are on your second FRS! Still...

And I see you are on your second FRS!

Still banging away in the shop with a 1930ish Hot Rod and a 65 Healey going together.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-09-2022, 11:14 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 23,191
Posted By NOHOME
The P1800ES has a surprise under the stock...

The P1800ES has a surprise under the stock exterior.

https://i.imgur.com/U9ovtDB.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-10-2022, 03:11 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 23,191
Posted By NOHOME
Landed in my hands as a basket case in April of...

Landed in my hands as a basket case in April of 22. Going back together now for driving next spring.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-10-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 23,191
Posted By NOHOME
10 years of year round DD driving in Ontario. ...

10 years of year round DD driving in Ontario.

By comparison, the Healey chassis in the pic was torn down for a full restoration when the car was 9 years old. ( Then it sat)
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-10-2022, 10:01 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 23,191
Posted By NOHOME
10 years of year round DD driving in Ontario. ...

10 years of year round DD driving in Ontario.

https://i.imgur.com/X54Dz2O.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-26-2020, 06:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,810
Posted By NOHOME
I was an early adopter or this car. When the...

I was an early adopter or this car. When the window froze in the open-door-dip position the first time around Jan 2013, I drove it over with the snow-pile still in the car and mentioned that it was...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-26-2020, 05:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,810
Posted By NOHOME
I wonder if this would get rid of the bad...

I wonder if this would get rid of the bad wind-whistle noise I have that was a result of my initial complaint? I think they tried to adjust the window so that it did not go up as far as it did from...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-26-2020, 01:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,810
Posted By NOHOME
No upgrade. London Toyota seemed more intent on...

No upgrade. London Toyota seemed more intent on denying that there was any kind of a problem when I brought it up in 2013. I dont think I have been back for at least 5 years since I do my own work...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-26-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,810
Posted By NOHOME
Bad news is that the fuse is not blown. Worse...

Bad news is that the fuse is not blown. Worse news is that I am driving around with a piece of pipe insulation stradling the window to keep the water out of the car!

Without a wiring diagram,Not...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-24-2020, 06:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,810
Posted By NOHOME
Never mind. Found it. #14 in the engine...

Never mind. Found it. #14 in the engine compartment is for the PS window motor.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-24-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,810
Posted By NOHOME
Passenger Window Dead...but different this time

Living in cold weather, I am used to having to re-set the windows so that they close after they give up after the open-dipsy doodle that they do.

I noticed today that the passenger window was in...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-15-2020, 01:00 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,412
Posted By NOHOME
I would drive my MGB GT for a couple of weeks in...

I would drive my MGB GT for a couple of weeks in order to fully appreciate what a great GT the FRS really is.

Longest drive was Sturgis SD to London Ontario, solo and non-stop. I had food, tunes,...
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-08-2019, 04:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,918
Posted By NOHOME
Swaps are difficult, expensive and most often,...

Swaps are difficult, expensive and most often, disappointing after the initial thrill ride.

What no first time swapper is ever prepared for is the development time and expense that comes AFTER...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-08-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,226
Posted By NOHOME
e-bay was the source of my replacement after the...

e-bay was the source of my replacement after the wife-unit broke the PS while backing her car into the garage. No lack of color and price choices.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-13-2019, 04:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 29,154
Posted By NOHOME
NOPE, as I just found out after I bought the...

NOPE, as I just found out after I bought the 1632!

First FRS delivered in London June 2012. Should be early no?
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-13-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 29,154
Posted By NOHOME
Thanks guys. Will grab one on the way to lunch.

Thanks guys. Will grab one on the way to lunch.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-13-2019, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 29,154
Posted By NOHOME
What Battery for the Key Fob?

Pretty much down to no distance left in the remote unlock function. Anyone know what battery I need to source for the Key Fob?

I am assuming that it will snap apart from the top ( I see a small...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-05-2019, 05:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,964
Posted By NOHOME
Cause we are poking some good natured fun in your...

Cause we are poking some good natured fun in your direction.

The car has a rev limiter, and if hitting the rev limiter kills engines, mine would have to be rebuilt most days. Sometimes twice.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-04-2019, 05:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,964
Posted By NOHOME
If it is a raven black car I need a passenger...

If it is a raven black car I need a passenger side mirror. Obviously totaled and parting it out is the best way to maximize salvage.

If it is not a raven black car, then it is probably fine.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-02-2019, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 458,386
Posted By NOHOME
Dealer keeps calling. I keep putting it off. ...

Dealer keeps calling. I keep putting it off.

Curious what has better odds of failing the recall or the fix?
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