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Forum: Southeast 05-20-2014, 10:58 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,698
Posted By rickyb80
Moving to Knoxville

Hello all,

I'll be moving to Knoxville this week and I wanted to see what the FRS/BRZ/86 scene was like down there. I'm in the Mid-Atlantic 86 club currently but it's gonna be hard to make meets...
Forum: Groupbuys 05-07-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 33,769
Posted By rickyb80
Hi there. I realize it's already been made clear...

Hi there. I realize it's already been made clear that this product isn't compatible with the 10-series, but is there a work around or alternative to getting a quality mount for my tablet in my...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-13-2014, 03:11 AM
Replies: 375
Views: 157,279
Posted By rickyb80
I've had the Evo3 on my FRS for about 2 months...

I've had the Evo3 on my FRS for about 2 months now without silencers. Around town it never really bothered me and, in fact, I actually liked how loud it was. However, after a long drive to see my...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-20-2014, 01:12 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 47,567
Posted By rickyb80
Good grief. Your ride is proper. Please, do tell...

Good grief. Your ride is proper. Please, do tell me your suspension setup/fitment and wheel/tire sizes. You really did a bang up job with your car.:respekt:
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-13-2014, 10:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,965
Posted By rickyb80
I realize this is an old thread but if you want...

I realize this is an old thread but if you want to fix those holes in your bumper just go to http://www.bumperplugs.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=1_11_102&product_id=102

They specialize...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-13-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,730
Posted By rickyb80
One thing that I just don't understand is why...

One thing that I just don't understand is why some FRS' come with the plates installed on the actual bumper and some come with the plate installed into the black mesh. Thankfully mine came with the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-13-2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 24,846
Views: 8,681,381
Posted By rickyb80
I've owned several Weathertech products in the...

I've owned several Weathertech products in the past and I've owned mats similar to that of the aftermarket FRS mats I have now. If you need a mat that is molded to the entire floor and has bolsters...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-13-2014, 09:56 PM
Replies: 24,846
Views: 8,681,381
Posted By rickyb80
^ What he said. Granted the new Corolla S does...

^ What he said. Granted the new Corolla S does look a lot sportier than the older ones the drive is definitely going to be very boring. However, you will have a usable back seat, a more comfortable...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-13-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 24,846
Views: 8,681,381
Posted By rickyb80
You don't need snow to make an FRS slide...

You don't need snow to make an FRS slide around.......:lol:
Forum: Exterior Parts - The Rest 02-13-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 100,175
Posted By rickyb80
Looks great man! You might wanna consider...

Looks great man! You might wanna consider de-badging if you want it to look cleaner. Another option, you could do what I did and order a TRD racing badge from eBay, debage your car and just put a...
Forum: Exterior Parts - The Rest 02-13-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 100,175
Posted By rickyb80
Hi Nigel, I have a question. I bought a TRD push...

Hi Nigel, I have a question. I bought a TRD push start button on eBay for $125 and had to return it because it wasn't compatible with my harness. I have a 10-series FRS that came with push start...
Forum: Exterior Parts - The Rest 02-13-2014, 01:11 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 100,175
Posted By rickyb80
My thoughts exactly. That's outrageous...

My thoughts exactly. That's outrageous considering you can go buy a set of Wilwood's for 1/5 of that price.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-12-2014, 11:12 PM
Replies: 24,846
Views: 8,681,381
Posted By rickyb80
Damn, your car looks really nice. I've been...

Damn, your car looks really nice. I've been thinking about going with somewhat of a blackout theme on the exterior too. Mine's a 10 series so the Silver Ignition paint would take nicely to black...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-12-2014, 10:59 PM
Replies: 24,846
Views: 8,681,381
Posted By rickyb80
I've pondered the same thing and I was looking at...

I've pondered the same thing and I was looking at the driveshaft made by ZEROLIFT. Here's what I've concluded:

Carbon Driveshaft

COSTS $945
WEIGHS 12.2 LBS
GOOD UP TO 800 HP

Aluminum...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-12-2014, 10:51 PM
Replies: 24,846
Views: 8,681,381
Posted By rickyb80
Looks great man. I was thinking of getting the...

Looks great man. I was thinking of getting the stoptech rotors and just painting the stock calipers. For under $500 that would be a sweet brake setup and it would look really nice as well. Beats...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-12-2014, 10:46 PM
Replies: 24,846
Views: 8,681,381
Posted By rickyb80
Wow bro. The whole car looks great. The bronze...

Wow bro. The whole car looks great. The bronze wheels go very nice with the deep black paint.:respekt:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-12-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 24,846
Views: 8,681,381
Posted By rickyb80
Accessories

Here's a few small mod's I've done to my FRS:

I've also added the red ring kit to the door speakers, the red GT86 inside handle grips to the door, the GT86 red/black door sills, a rear diffuser,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-12-2014, 10:26 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,134
Posted By rickyb80
Tires

The first modification I did when I purchased my FRS was buy a different set of wheels and tires. The wheels I decided on aren't anything too special, XXR 531 17x8's, but the tires are Continental...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-12-2014, 10:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,112
Posted By rickyb80
Plasti-dip (black) center caps

Sorry it took me so long to reply back. I sprayed the caps with plasti-dip and they turned out pretty good. The flash from my camera brings out the imperfections but there really aren't any...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-07-2014, 01:48 AM
Replies: 3,084
Views: 1,713,686
Posted By rickyb80
I like your wheel/tire choice. Instead of going...

I like your wheel/tire choice. Instead of going up in size it looks like you opted for some 16's with more meat on them. Give's the car more of a rally-inspired look.:thumbsup:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-26-2014, 01:57 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 71,542
Posted By rickyb80
Do you mean 260 wheel or crank HP? I just got my...

Do you mean 260 wheel or crank HP? I just got my FRS in October and I too am on a quest to see what I can reliably squeeze out of the FA20 without FI.

Thus far I've done quite a bit of...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-24-2014, 02:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,112
Posted By rickyb80
There's a difference between disagreeing with...

There's a difference between disagreeing with someone and just simply being rude. For the most part everyone's been pretty cool though. I agree that the tape looks bad. I've since taken it off and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-21-2014, 01:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,827
Posted By rickyb80
eBay crappy TRD stuff

I've had good luck and bad luck on eBay when it comes to "Genuine" TRD parts. I bought a genuine 86 arm rest and had it shipped from Japan and it was definitely legit. I am very happy with that...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-20-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 178,953
Posted By rickyb80
I completely understand. While my 10-series...

I completely understand. While my 10-series pales in comparison to your TRD edition, I paid a $5K premium for special paint, special emblems, special mirror, some badging, a trunk carpet,...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-20-2014, 02:45 AM
Replies: 309
Views: 178,953
Posted By rickyb80
$55K! :confused0068: I really like the car...

$55K! :confused0068:

I really like the car but for that price I could buy my car (10-series = $29K) and have $26K to blow on mods.........just imagine the mods one could purchase with that kind...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-20-2014, 02:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,112
Posted By rickyb80
Yes Sir! Those are the exact center caps I'm...

Yes Sir! Those are the exact center caps I'm talking about. :barf: Some my not find them to be that bad, but I don't like them at all. The fake plastic chrome isn't my favorite, and the fact that...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-20-2014, 12:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,112
Posted By rickyb80
:lol: That would actually be a great idea and I...

:lol: That would actually be a great idea and I did already take the FRS and dealer badges off the rear of the car.

The only problem is that it's a 10-series and the Scion badges (Front and Rear)...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-20-2014, 12:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,112
Posted By rickyb80
No, I'm not really on a budget. I mean, I did...

No, I'm not really on a budget. I mean, I did spend over $200 just to order an 86 armrest from Japan so I don't mind spending money on my car. I was just stoked to find a set of nice looking center...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-19-2014, 08:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,112
Posted By rickyb80
Oh, I think I misread your post. The studs look...

Oh, I think I misread your post. The studs look short because these are longer, racing, lug nuts. Unlike standard lug nuts that use a socket, these actually have a hex bit that gets inserted into...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-19-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,112
Posted By rickyb80
That's a good idea. After reading one of the...

That's a good idea. After reading one of the recommendations from this post I researched plasti-dip and I'm thinking that might be a good idea. I might have to make a trip to Harbor Freight...
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