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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 02-14-2014, 05:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,258
Posted By IronSean
So to sum it up: 1) Tommi test drove the tS...

So to sum it up:
1) Tommi test drove the tS model we all knew existed already.
2) Tommi noted that they made many components better.
3) Either he or the articles equated that better components =...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-14-2014, 04:52 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 20,930
Posted By IronSean
Luckily they aren't required in my Province, but...

Luckily they aren't required in my Province, but the biggest argument I've heard for them is it makes finding wanted cars/people/etc easier for patrolmen since they can usually pick out a number or...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-12-2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,394
Posted By IronSean
This. It should be instantly more apparent now...

This. It should be instantly more apparent now since you didn't intend to drift and it happened anyway.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 02-12-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,403
Posted By IronSean
What is will do is help make sure the ECU knows...

What is will do is help make sure the ECU knows the full range of the Throttle pedal. This is because it's a drive by wire(electronic) pedal, and there's clearly some variance in the signals they...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 02-12-2014, 11:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,403
Posted By IronSean
I'm assuming by Pedal trick you meant to make the...

I'm assuming by Pedal trick you meant to make the throttle more responsive and not the clutch adjustment, here's my best guess:

The throttle is supposed to naturally become more responsive as the...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-12-2014, 10:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 27,812
Posted By IronSean
First post, either he's new to forums and didn't...

First post, either he's new to forums and didn't realize, or we're being trolled again.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-12-2014, 09:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 41,691
Posted By IronSean
Actually, based on this:...

Actually, based on this: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1009769&postcount=3

It looks like it's just a dead zone built in by the ECU reset that's supposed to go away over use, and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-12-2014, 09:46 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 41,691
Posted By IronSean
This is completely true. I wasn't sure if I was...

This is completely true. I wasn't sure if I was just crazy, but every time I test drove a BRZ I would be surprised how far I had to push the pedal to get any throttle at all. It was quite the shock...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-11-2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 60,714
Posted By IronSean
Canadian models have the USB port installed in...

Canadian models have the USB port installed in the Glove box instead of the bottom right of the center Dash. I think it has to do with USDM stereos being installed in factory and CDM stereos being...
Forum: CANADA 02-11-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,349
Posted By IronSean
So, looks like that was the case for the 2013...

So, looks like that was the case for the 2013 model year(We got a MUCH better head unit) but for 2014 we might be stuck with the same one as the US? If so, that sucks for anyone buying a new BRZ.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-11-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,083
Posted By IronSean
If you're running stock android (ie, Samsung has...

If you're running stock android (ie, Samsung has it's own Samsung Bluetooth stack that none of this applies to) they recently re-wrote the entire thing for either 4.3 or 4.4. It added the ability to...
Forum: CANADA 02-11-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,349
Posted By IronSean
I thought it was terrible in the US, but here in...

I thought it was terrible in the US, but here in Canada we had a different unit that was actually decent?
Forum: CANADA 02-11-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,130
Posted By IronSean
I'd also wager that if you can't afford to buy a...

I'd also wager that if you can't afford to buy a proper FI kit that's been tested, then you can't afford the extra maintenance and wear&tear that kit will result in. If you're that tight on cash for...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-07-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 38,257
Posted By IronSean
But your engine burns gas to keep it idling. When...

But your engine burns gas to keep it idling. When you coast in gear it's your wheels spinning, moving your gearbox that keep your engine running at speed so no gas is used. The drag from the moving...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-07-2014, 03:35 PM
Replies: 1,241
Views: 277,657
Posted By IronSean
Mine's asking for $1000 and non-refundable once...

Mine's asking for $1000 and non-refundable once the car ships. I thought that seemed excessive.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 02-07-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,129
Posted By IronSean
Because no one else does, and these hot, sought...

Because no one else does, and these hot, sought after cars are suddenly wasted lot real estate that no one wants. A dealer will be much more willing to negotiate on price in the winter on these. And...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 02-07-2014, 10:49 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 35,209
Posted By IronSean
Looks like the car won't lock automatically while...

Looks like the car won't lock automatically while driving. And It sounds right that the doors will lock automatically if you hit the unlock button, but don't open and use them. But if you were in the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-07-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1,241
Views: 277,657
Posted By IronSean
Can anyone else confirm this? Also,...

Can anyone else confirm this?



Also, for anyone putting down deposits, how much did you usually put down? Were the refundable?
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-07-2014, 10:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 65,011
Posted By IronSean
It could be the batteries getting weak, I'm not...

It could be the batteries getting weak, I'm not sure what the mechanism is for the FOBs (if they constantly send a signal to the car for the push button start, or if it's an RFID style reading where...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-06-2014, 04:27 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 31,095
Posted By IronSean
I was going to say the same thing. Adjusted just...

I was going to say the same thing. Adjusted just to the point where you can't see your own car without leaning slightly left, you see MUCH more of your blind spot, and can still just move your head...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-31-2014, 05:39 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 90,068
Posted By IronSean
Yup, Bitcoin GPU mining is obsolete now. It'll...

Yup, Bitcoin GPU mining is obsolete now. It'll work for Litecoin or other Scrypt based coins for now, until someone finally builds some ASIC miners for those.
Forum: CANADA 01-31-2014, 05:08 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 25,111
Posted By IronSean
I had to do a double take, since I'm also Sean,...

I had to do a double take, since I'm also Sean, also have an Engineering background, and was coming here with some similar information.

The only other tidbit I was going to add was that Mu is the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-30-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 102,454
Posted By IronSean
sierra In your opinion could this also cause...

sierra In your opinion could this also cause issues on stock suspension at stock height over time that is just sped up by the additional stresses of lowering keeping the axles pulled to their limit?...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-28-2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 22,845
Posted By IronSean
TD is who I always use as well. And for some...

TD is who I always use as well. And for some reason, I'm even cheaper. 23, and a minor ticket on record, and my rates around around 130/month, or 190/month if I ADD(ie, as a second car) an FR-S.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-28-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 1,241
Views: 277,657
Posted By IronSean
Haha, Pure pricing is probably hard to stick to...

Haha, Pure pricing is probably hard to stick to when no one else is doing it. I wonder if he just meant waiving taxes/fees/etc like I've heard other people work around for pure pricing, or if the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-28-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,197
Posted By IronSean
This. Definitely sounds like it was detecting...

This. Definitely sounds like it was detecting something it shouldn't be closing on (In it's mind, a hand or finger trapped by the window), and re-opening. Either the window or the motor might have...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-28-2014, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1,241
Views: 277,657
Posted By IronSean
What's that entail? Before taxes obviously, but...

What's that entail? Before taxes obviously, but what about freight, etc?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-28-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 53,935
Posted By IronSean
He wasn't saying they'd fix it, the key points...

He wasn't saying they'd fix it, the key points were these:
- Lawyer's are free to consult to see if they're help: doesn't hurt to call one.
- Lawyer's costs will be covered by the other person's...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-28-2014, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8,167
Views: 3,971,531
Posted By IronSean
Hey guys, I'm Sean, and live on the east coast...

Hey guys,
I'm Sean, and live on the east coast of Canada. I'm not an owner yet, but have been reading these forums a lot over the last couple months as I think about getting a BRZ(Or monogram FR-S,...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-21-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,565
Posted By IronSean
I'm not sure about real world numbers, but the...

I'm not sure about real world numbers, but the EPA numbers are 22/25/30 for the Manual, and 25/28/34 for the Automatic(City/Combined/Highway).

I'd guess at least the Highway number is entirely up...
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