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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-16-2016, 11:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,931
Posted By M12Power
I’ve been taking a few road trips myself lately...

I’ve been taking a few road trips myself lately between Texas and California in my stock FR-S (planning to do it again maybe in November.…). It’s actually a very nice and comfortable car to do it...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-25-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,821
Posted By M12Power
R/T has now posted the article on their site: ...

R/T has now posted the article on their site:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/road-tests/reviews/a25780/side-by-sideways-bmw-228i-ford-mustang-ecoboost-scion-fr-s/
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-03-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,812
Posted By M12Power
I personally think the clutch in the twins is...

I personally think the clutch in the twins is just about perfect. It's certainly no worse than my previous manual cars. The bite point is just about right. Full engagement comes quickly, but it's...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-30-2015, 02:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,150
Posted By M12Power
With my FR-S, I think there's no clunk when...

With my FR-S, I think there's no clunk when shifting into 2nd gear, but there's usually a clunk when putting it in 1st gear from neutral at a stop.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 04-17-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,869
Posted By M12Power
Not sure if the guy who posted the below clip is...

Not sure if the guy who posted the below clip is on here. If you are, THANK YOU! It was very helpful in resolving my USB port issue. It turns out that the dealer had connected the USB port cable...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 03-23-2015, 01:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,869
Posted By M12Power
USB Port Not Working

A couple days ago, I tried connecting for the first time my iPhone 6 using the USB port, only to find that it didn't work. I then tried inserting an USB thumb drive and noticed that it didn't seem...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-23-2015, 01:22 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,261
Posted By M12Power
With my FR-S, it's difficult not to grind the...

With my FR-S, it's difficult not to grind the gears going from 1st to 2nd as well as 2nd to 3rd. It's as though the gearbox has no synchros. I'm not sure how these synchros were designed, but there...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-15-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,285
Posted By M12Power
I would wipe off the excesses first and then...

I would wipe off the excesses first and then probably just use WD-40 to clean it off...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-15-2015, 01:28 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 41,513
Posted By M12Power
I did consider getting the automatic (after...

I did consider getting the automatic (after hearing good things about it), but after test driving the manual, I knew I couldn't get the automatic (even though I never test drove the automatic). I...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 03-10-2015, 12:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,175
Posted By M12Power
If I park the car in an area of high activity,...

If I park the car in an area of high activity, the battery would be drained completely from a full charge after only a few hours, because the cameras would be recording continuously, and with a...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-09-2015, 11:46 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,249
Posted By M12Power
I may give Pennzoil Platinum PurePlus a try the...

I may give Pennzoil Platinum PurePlus a try the next time (made from natural gas certainly sounds interesting). They did certify it for API SN and ILSAC GF-5, but it seems that they didn't certify...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-09-2015, 11:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,249
Posted By M12Power
I think it's just new packaging. They decided to...

I think it's just new packaging. They decided to go black instead of gold. Other than that, there's probably no difference. The bottle bought and tested by PQIA last year was gold as shown on...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2015, 11:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,411
Posted By M12Power
In before thread gets locked... Too bad...

In before thread gets locked...

Too bad Tromatic decided to hang us all out to dry but remember this oldie? Imagine Riccardo repeating this in an FR-S/BRZ...

Patrese & Wife - subtitled -...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-08-2015, 12:37 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 18,249
Posted By M12Power
Castrol EDGE Full Synthetic 0W-20: ...

Castrol EDGE Full Synthetic 0W-20:
http://www.pqiamerica.com/June%202014/castrol.htm

Picked up one 5-quart jug and one 1-quart bottle from Walmart:...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-08-2015, 12:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,123
Posted By M12Power
I will be doing my first oil change soon now that...

I will be doing my first oil change soon now that I've gone past the break-in period (about 1,600 miles). Originally I was going to pick up the Royal Purple 10-2808 but decided to stick with the OEM...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 03-07-2015, 11:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,175
Posted By M12Power
I have the LUKAS UPS: ...

I have the LUKAS UPS:
http://lukasstore.com/new-lukas-all-in-one-lk-530-12v-smart-power-supply-battery-pack.html

The vendor is in South Korea, and I remember the shipping took more than 2 weeks...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-05-2015, 01:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,772
Posted By M12Power
Don't want to jinx myself, but I don't think I...

Don't want to jinx myself, but I don't think I have the crickets yet. I've been filling up with Shell V-Power 93 AKI gas from the same gas station since I got the car. I believe the dealer also put...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-01-2015, 01:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,867
Posted By M12Power
I never really asked, but here’s a clue. When I...

I never really asked, but here’s a clue. When I took delivery of the car, the sales guy wanted to go ahead and schedule my 7,500-mile service. When I mentioned about the oil change after the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-28-2015, 11:09 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,867
Posted By M12Power
I believe that’s actually against the law in the...

I believe that’s actually against the law in the US (the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act). Toyota cannot refuse warranty work just because you take your car elsewhere for service. I believe it is also...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-28-2015, 10:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,867
Posted By M12Power
I'm past the break-in period now (over 1,200...

I'm past the break-in period now (over 1,200 miles). I believe Scion Service Boost doesn’t cover oil change right after break-in (first scheduled maintenance is still at 7,500 miles), so I plan to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-14-2015, 07:24 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 51,355
Posted By M12Power
I'm leasing my FR-S, so it's going to stay...

I'm leasing my FR-S, so it's going to stay completely stock. I think the car is pretty much perfect for what it is, so no need to change anything, and I've never been a fan of aftermarket mods...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-14-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,859
Posted By M12Power
Finally took the car in today to get the...

Finally took the car in today to get the navigation fixed. It turns out that the BeSpoke Premium is a standard Pioneer unit with a Harman unit attached to the bottom of it (the guys at the dealer...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-08-2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,868
Posted By M12Power
So you want to have a wider width for grip, but...

So you want to have a wider width for grip, but at the same time, your sidewall will be slightly higher, which may present an adverse effect on the responsiveness/sharpness of the steering as well as...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-08-2015, 04:43 AM
Replies: 386
Views: 111,271
Posted By M12Power
The future is all-electric, self-driving cars. As...

The future is all-electric, self-driving cars. As sad as that may be, it's the hard reality. There will be no such thing as "driving" anymore as we will just be passengers.

As for 2nd gen for the...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-05-2015, 12:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 18,525
Posted By M12Power
I have a 2ch setup with a rear view camera, but...

I have a 2ch setup with a rear view camera, but I'm not using it as a backup camera, because it would be somewhat tedious to use it as one, and it's not as effective as a rear bumper mounted camera...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-02-2015, 12:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,234
Posted By M12Power
I recently installed the BlackVue DR650GW-2CH in...

I recently installed the BlackVue DR650GW-2CH in my FR-S. The way I routed the cable is a bit different than what The Sentinel did.


Instead of routing the front camera wire through the top of...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-01-2015, 11:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,234
Posted By M12Power
Power Magic is generally hardwired through the...

Power Magic is generally hardwired through the fuse box and therefore provides constant power to the dash cam even when the ignition is switched off. It does monitor the voltage and will shut off...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-01-2015, 11:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,481
Posted By M12Power
Not bad, but for that kinda setup, I would've...

Not bad, but for that kinda setup, I would've just gone all out for F1's now defunct 2.4 liter V8. Just call up Renault, Mercedes, or Ferrari, I'm sure they'd still have one lying around somewhere...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-01-2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,859
Posted By M12Power
Can the standard audio be turned into the BeSpoke...

Can the standard audio be turned into the BeSpoke Premium? Does it have the same hardware and software and just need to be activated? The dealer obviously did something to the standard unit in my...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 01-31-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,859
Posted By M12Power
I just took out the HU to take a look, and it’s...

I just took out the HU to take a look, and it’s now apparent that the dealer was lying to me. The HU is still the standard HU (part number PT546-00140), not the BeSpoke Premium HU (part number...
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