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Forum: Wheels and Tires 11-23-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,640
Posted By Z-PDX
FS: Enkei RPF1 (4) black. 17x8 +45 .new in box. Portland, OR

Sold pending funds.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-28-2013, 09:18 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 18,931
Posted By Z-PDX
Curiouser and curiouser. I can't imagine a...

Curiouser and curiouser. I can't imagine a scenario where loss of vacuum would cause the pedal to go to the floor.

As posted above, it would normally go hard. Going past its normal travel would...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-12-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 134,458
Posted By Z-PDX
It is not uncommon in any size business for...

It is not uncommon in any size business for engineers to get ahead of the larger corporate communications plan...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-10-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 134,458
Posted By Z-PDX
Interesting. Toyota can't be too happy about all...

Interesting. Toyota can't be too happy about all this leaking.

If rumors of a 2.5 in 2015 prove to have legs, it will kill 2014 sales.

BTW, if anyone from Toyota product planning is reading,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-02-2013, 02:42 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 22,925
Posted By Z-PDX
That is about the industry's worst kept secret....

That is about the industry's worst kept secret. At SEMA last year the toyota guys were all over the FI modded cars and talking with the SC and TC manufacturers. My only point is that there has been...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-31-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 22,925
Posted By Z-PDX
Boxers aren't designed to rev? Interesting. ...

Boxers aren't designed to rev? Interesting.

First, lets define "rev". Do you mean a specific number? Or the ability to make power at high rpms?

Then tell me how the configuration of an engine...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-27-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,410
Posted By Z-PDX
Whatever... No prob with replacement bars. ...

Whatever... No prob with replacement bars.

My experience is that insurance has zero issue with replacing aftermarket parts damaged in a crash. You may want to check your policy for specific...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-17-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 69,039
Posted By Z-PDX
Tough market segment. I was more hoping for...

Tough market segment. I was more hoping for something along the lines of the supra.s traditional competitor, the Z car.

Minus 500 pounds and with good visibility and brakes.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-17-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 69,039
Posted By Z-PDX
Tada-san admits will be a new Supra model..... ...

Tada-san admits will be a new Supra model.....

That's what I want. Bring it the heck on.

- Z
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-13-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 69,039
Posted By Z-PDX
I have acceped no factory forced induction....

I have acceped no factory forced induction. Crossing fingers for some sort of "track pack".

. Coils . Dampers
. No touch screen BS
. Back seat delete.
. Better seats
. Big Brakes
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-11-2013, 12:21 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 28,746
Posted By Z-PDX
Very solid and valid point. Please...

Very solid and valid point.


Please retread in context. I was referring to adding 50 bhp with bolt.ons or aftermarket internals. Not so easy or simple for a streetable car. Or cheap.

Now...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-10-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 28,746
Posted By Z-PDX
That may be a bit ambitious. But I certainly...

That may be a bit ambitious.

But I certainly appreciate your optimism here.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 28,746
Posted By Z-PDX
Tell us more. We can't wait to hear...

Tell us more. We can't wait to hear...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 28,746
Posted By Z-PDX
With all due respect, you really have no idea...

With all due respect, you really have no idea what you are talking about.

50hp:lol:

These motors are super efficient. 100hp per liter. It is quite difficult to get much beyond that w.o forced...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 28,746
Posted By Z-PDX
"Exploring" forced induction is hardly news....

"Exploring" forced induction is hardly news. Yeah, no shit. Just bring it on guys, we.ll buy it.

The market has already proven that owners will throw ridiculous amounts of money at their cars for...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-05-2013, 08:11 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 54,607
Posted By Z-PDX
Right there by Ft. Benning....

Right there by Ft. Benning....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-05-2013, 08:07 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 58,627
Posted By Z-PDX
Careful what you wish for. Right now there are...

Careful what you wish for. Right now there are people lobbying for better speed enforcement.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-05-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 58,627
Posted By Z-PDX
Hang in there. This forum will be badass in a few...

Hang in there. This forum will be badass in a few years once the value of these cars drops and they hit the secondary market.

THEN the real mods, insanity and fun will start.

It it the same...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-02-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,650
Posted By Z-PDX
Nice bar. So the bar has nut plates welded...

Nice bar.

So the bar has nut plates welded on the inside and is bolted to the aluminum plates?

Sorry for asking if this has been already. SCCA legal?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-01-2013, 01:24 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 26,093
Posted By Z-PDX
If you are unhappy with your insurance rates,...

If you are unhappy with your insurance rates, check out another company. There are lots of them. Thats how the free market works.

It's not some grand conspiracy. Collusion and price fixing are...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-31-2013, 03:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,767
Posted By Z-PDX
I.d give anything to catch him doin it. It would...

I.d give anything to catch him doin it. It would be worth it having him do it just so I could catch him doin it.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-20-2013, 03:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,782
Posted By Z-PDX
Depends on your state law. There will be a...

Depends on your state law.

There will be a section in your state's vehicle code that describes the requirements for a citation. The name of the accused will definitely have to be there.

I...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-19-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 54,583
Posted By Z-PDX
You seem pretty sharp on high.speed vehicle...

You seem pretty sharp on high.speed vehicle dynamics. So maybe I can learn something here.

. What exactly do you mean by unstable?
. How does wheelbase affect stability?
. Is it just wheelbase...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-19-2013, 12:56 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 54,583
Posted By Z-PDX
Onced the whole forced induction game gets...

Onced the whole forced induction game gets sorted, the twins will be a force in any venue. Based on history hp in the high twos shouldn't be an issue.

Horsepower is relatively easy to fix. Heavy...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-19-2013, 12:06 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 50,548
Posted By Z-PDX
GM. What a tragic waste of so many resources and...

GM. What a tragic waste of so many resources and talented people. My family is in what should be the center of GMs target market. Married, professional, 2.2 kids, etc.... We have never even...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-17-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,828
Posted By Z-PDX
This thread isn't about movies, so much as a...

This thread isn't about movies, so much as a demographic survey.

Everyone in my age group knows the correct answer in Bullit.

Bonus points if you know who Bud Ekins is...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-14-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 4,468
Views: 1,716,660
Posted By Z-PDX
+35 or +45 in the rear???? Mostly a track /...

+35 or +45 in the rear????

Mostly a track / weekend car.

Going with 8" wide 17" wheels with 225/45 tires.

+45 in the front.

Would the rear be best with +35 or +45? In other words,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-09-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 15,681
Posted By Z-PDX
Being in MD, you probably are not an expert as to...

Being in MD, you probably are not an expert as to what qualifies for PC in CA or OR.

Notheless, as a very general rule: If a cop wants to pull you over for something, they will find a good...
Forum: Northwest 01-06-2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 37,915
Posted By Z-PDX
I have had two other cars done at Tommy's and...

I have had two other cars done at Tommy's and they are pros.

One of them was a Vette with very hard angles on the back glass and they nailed it. Very high standards.

Been in biz a long time.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-04-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 42,512
Posted By Z-PDX
Let me tag my questions on to this thread rather...

Let me tag my questions on to this thread rather than starting a new one.

I am begining to order parts for primarily a track / weekend toy. No Auto-X, just not my thing. But lots of respect for...
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