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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 01-14-2025, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,697
Posted By ic-racer
1.0 FRS - Ten Years Later

My 1.0 FRS turns ten this year. Time to get it cleaned up. It has been my daily driver summer car. Currently with about 47,000mi.

New tires
Brakes and clutch flushed
New battery
Wiper blades...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-21-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 39,372
Posted By ic-racer
Actually the tires are new from Coker tire....

Actually the tires are new from Coker tire. Original XWX. I had to park in some mud (actually my yard, to let another car out of the drive). I don't park it in the street.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-23-2022, 10:16 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 39,372
Posted By ic-racer
Still loving my 1.0. I have only replaced...

Still loving my 1.0.

I have only replaced oil and a flat. Has about 40,000 miles at this time.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-07-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 39,372
Posted By ic-racer
Still enjoying mine.

Still enjoying mine.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-18-2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,908
Posted By ic-racer
I got used to having the BMW place do the oil in...

I got used to having the BMW place do the oil in my BMW when it was free (this is, of course the idea).
So when I got a free oil change with the FRS I took it to the Toyota dealer. This was a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-16-2018, 09:33 AM
Replies: 24,847
Views: 8,850,935
Posted By ic-racer
The drive-through to Starbucks has some cement...

The drive-through to Starbucks has some cement berm that I struck a few times. I guess the SUVs and such just run right over the berm and no one notices it makes the corner too sharp of a turn....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-16-2017, 09:58 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 233,954
Posted By ic-racer
Helicopters in the trunk...

Helicopters in the trunk...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-15-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 28,603
Posted By ic-racer
In my state the Insurance Comissioner's job is to...

In my state the Insurance Comissioner's job is to ensure the insurance companies make money and stay in business. I know she told me directly.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-28-2015, 08:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,999
Posted By ic-racer
Acceleration dynos (chassis dynos, inertia dyno)...

Acceleration dynos (chassis dynos, inertia dyno) are a relatively new item spawned by the availability of inexpensive computer power to do the spin-up calculations. What car manufacturer are you...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-17-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 46,000
Posted By ic-racer
Gates shifter probably has little need on a...

Gates shifter probably has little need on a street car with synchros in which the shift lever attaches right to the transmission. The gated shifter prevents missed shifts from the diagonal move that...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-08-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 38,715
Posted By ic-racer
You know that by getting a FRS you will become a...

You know that by getting a FRS you will become a 'car guy.'
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-29-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 43,539
Posted By ic-racer
I got one of these off E-bay to go with my full...

I got one of these off E-bay to go with my full size 1.0 FRS.
http://img.amiami.jp/images/product/main/133//TOY-SCL2-22764.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-11-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,742
Posted By ic-racer
What was wrong with it? Did it fail and leave you...

What was wrong with it? Did it fail and leave you stranded?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-01-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,502
Posted By ic-racer
True, but I think it compliments a "Break Pedal"...

True, but I think it compliments a "Break Pedal" delete even better.

Seriously, you may or may not know there are bicyclists (hopefully not near where I live) that are proponents of brake lever...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-20-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 142,762
Posted By ic-racer
Reminds me of a horseshoe crab... ...

Reminds me of a horseshoe crab...
http://liveimages.motoring.com.au/motoring/general/editorial/ge4805244611818935767.jpg...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-17-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,892
Posted By ic-racer
Nice work on your model. Tamiya also makes a...

Nice work on your model.

Tamiya also makes a 1/10 RC model. A little harder to modify Lexan, so I just have a 1.0 paint job on a stock 86 body.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-04-2015, 11:54 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 81,819
Posted By ic-racer
Since we are talking boxer engines how about the...

Since we are talking boxer engines how about the double boxer BRM:
Lotus 43-BRM H16 start up - AMAZING - YouTube
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-03-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 81,819
Posted By ic-racer
Boxer engine is one of the main selling points...

Boxer engine is one of the main selling points for me. One-third of the engine in my other car (which is really just an upgraded Berlinetta Boxer with red cam covers)....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-27-2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,621
Posted By ic-racer
After a few drives I'd think anyone can tell it...

After a few drives I'd think anyone can tell it kick you in the back from 2 to 3k but not much happens when you floor it after that until around 5k. I don't know why people don't think the power...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-27-2015, 09:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,621
Posted By ic-racer
Do you know anything about gearing for internal...

Do you know anything about gearing for internal combustion engines?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-27-2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,293
Posted By ic-racer
Also a 238 hp Rally car (CS-R3) ...

Also a 238 hp Rally car (CS-R3)

http://www.toyota-motorsport.com/motorsport/en/cars/gt86-cs-r3#tab1
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-10-2015, 01:13 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 209,554
Posted By ic-racer
I just had my Testarossa done and it was $13,000...

I just had my Testarossa done and it was $13,000 but that included a new clutch, new tires, a bunch of little things that go bad in 25 years and enclosed transportation >200mi there and back.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-10-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,494
Posted By ic-racer
My 1.0 Series six-speed did not have any...

My 1.0 Series six-speed did not have any additional cost 'options.' For example, no Bespoke. In fact it was actually below list price with a $250 'internet discount.'
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-01-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 375,104
Posted By ic-racer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/ic-racer/20...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/ic-racer/2015/file_2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/ic-racer/2015/file_7.jpg
I compared my 308 Dino to the FR-S. Both have about the same width...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-21-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 25,889
Posted By ic-racer
The only thing I have noticed is how cold the...

The only thing I have noticed is how cold the shifter is. The other front engine cars I have had from the 70s and 80s heat up the shifter shaft and knob pretty well.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-08-2015, 08:10 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 375,104
Posted By ic-racer
I Bought the body from Tamiya and put it on a...

I Bought the body from Tamiya and put it on a Tamiya TT02 I already had. The body alone is hard to find and I could only find the Toyota decals. The FR-S in the link is hard to find as a separate...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-07-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 375,104
Posted By ic-racer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/ic-racer/20...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/ic-racer/2015/file_3.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-07-2015, 08:02 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 375,104
Posted By ic-racer
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/ic-racer/20...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/ic-racer/2015/file_5.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-23-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 45,672
Posted By ic-racer
Over 50 here. Here is a picture from 1977 of my...

Over 50 here. Here is a picture from 1977 of my first car. I'd like to have a small, lightweight Italian car again, but Japanese have outdone the Italians in that respect.
I currently have other...
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