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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-07-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,141
Posted By JoeC
I don't understand why you need to test drive...

I don't understand why you need to test drive something if you are not prepared to buy it. If a car comes up for sale and you're ready to buy it, go test drive it. If you don't like it, move on.
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-30-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,477
Posted By JoeC
isn't this entire forum just a compilation of the...

isn't this entire forum just a compilation of the current generation BRZ/GT86? I don't understand what your trying to accomplish.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 06-17-2020, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,350
Posted By JoeC
The reptile one is pretty damn cool. nice job

The reptile one is pretty damn cool. nice job
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-01-2020, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13,270
Views: 2,774,970
Posted By JoeC
I finally figured out why so frequently your...

I finally figured out why so frequently your posts appear blank. Apparently my work computer blocks The Chive and there's no error message on the post. It's just blank.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-23-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,534
Posted By JoeC
serious question. Is is damaging to manually...

serious question. Is is damaging to manually shift an automatic that doesn't have a "manual mode"? Every auto I've ever seen still has manual gear selections. Is it bad to use those to row through...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-18-2020, 01:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,128
Posted By JoeC
Thanks again for taking the time to respond. ...

Thanks again for taking the time to respond. It's an interesting topic to me but you don't have to respond to all of my notes... This is all just a curiosity for me.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-17-2020, 02:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,128
Posted By JoeC
I've always been so curious about this. Let's...

I've always been so curious about this. Let's simplify the equation as much as possible and pretend my house is fully paid for and I have the deed in hand. I have a buyer who wants the house and we...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-27-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2,904
Views: 584,983
Posted By JoeC
I bet I've watched this 10 times and I honestly...

I bet I've watched this 10 times and I honestly can't figure out what's going on...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 14,864
Posted By JoeC
It's threads like these that keep me coming back...

It's threads like these that keep me coming back to ft86club.com
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-12-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,886
Posted By JoeC
Have you considered the new Miata? The...

Have you considered the new Miata? The power-hardtop convertible is pretty sweet. It's a good looking car and definitely has that sporty driving characteristic you're looking for.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-11-2019, 10:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,886
Posted By JoeC
I have a BRZ, a WRX STI, and my wife drives a 3.6...

I have a BRZ, a WRX STI, and my wife drives a 3.6 Outback. So 3 subarus isn't crazy. Right??? maybe it is...

I bought the BRZ before the STI and it was a lot of fun for a few years, particularly...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-09-2019, 10:09 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 56,178
Posted By JoeC
So after all this, do you even know if you need...

So after all this, do you even know if you need to replace them? It's hard for me to imagine that the pads or rotors need to be replaced at 50k. Maybe the rotors if they've seen a bunch of track...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-08-2019, 10:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,164
Posted By JoeC
I thought you were saying there would be less...

I thought you were saying there would be less damage if they bust out window compared to getting into the trunk.

The point I was making was, once they bust out the window, there's no damage to get...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-08-2019, 06:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,164
Posted By JoeC
it's pretty easy to get into the trunk after you...

it's pretty easy to get into the trunk after you bust out a window.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-07-2019, 10:31 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 56,178
Posted By JoeC
seriously? remove one bolt and rotate the...

seriously? remove one bolt and rotate the caliper up. That can't possibly be the "worst brake design ever".

It takes longer to remove the wheel than it does to swap the pads.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 09-03-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 995
Posted By JoeC
First I've ever heard of a seller that would not...

First I've ever heard of a seller that would not allow local pickup. GLWS
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-05-2019, 10:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,116
Posted By JoeC
So it broke when you dropped it? I wouldn't have...

So it broke when you dropped it? I wouldn't have thought it would be that brittle.

Sorry, that's not a particularly helpful reply but I'm definitely curious.
Forum: Forced Induction 05-28-2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,983
Posted By JoeC
that video was so much worse than I imagined. ...

that video was so much worse than I imagined. yikes
Forum: Wheels and Tires 05-16-2019, 10:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,969
Posted By JoeC
yeah, I think you're right and I think anyone...

yeah, I think you're right and I think anyone would appreciate your honesty. as someone who just pays the tire shop to mount and balance wheels, I would have no idea either way as long as they held...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 05-16-2019, 09:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,969
Posted By JoeC
I specifically said I wasn't an expect on tire...

I specifically said I wasn't an expect on tire mounting...

So, assuming the tire was seated properly are you saying one of the wheels is bent?
Forum: Wheels and Tires 05-16-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,969
Posted By JoeC
what does that mean? I've never heard of such a...

what does that mean? I've never heard of such a thing. I'm no expert about tire mounting. just curious.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-09-2019, 10:50 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 23,672
Posted By JoeC
I can definitely recommend the Outback but only...

I can definitely recommend the Outback but only if you go for the 3.6L H6. The base model with smaller H4 is not enough motor for a car that size. If you end up waiting until late summer or early...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-07-2019, 11:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 981
Posted By JoeC
Sorry if this sounds too negative, but unless you...

Sorry if this sounds too negative, but unless you are good at editing and composition I'm not sure the if content would be enough to keep people interested.

With that said, I record my track...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 05-07-2019, 09:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,167
Posted By JoeC
I'll second this. I have one and like it.

I'll second this. I have one and like it.
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 05-04-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 42,967
Posted By JoeC
I find it amusing that David Pierini esq. just...

I find it amusing that David Pierini esq. just uses a regular old gmail address.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-03-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,552
Posted By JoeC
kind of surprised there aren't more threads like...

kind of surprised there aren't more threads like this...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-29-2019, 09:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,356
Posted By JoeC
wow! that's crazy to hear that they can just...

wow! that's crazy to hear that they can just take money right out of your accounts!

Am I reading correctly that this has happened to you multiple times???
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-25-2019, 08:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 23,672
Posted By JoeC
I'm in the same position. Wife and I had a...

I'm in the same position. Wife and I had a daughter in January. I kept the BRZ and bought a mint 04 WRX wagon. One owner, only 130k miles. The wife drives a 16 Outback Limited with the 3.6L H6. ...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-22-2019, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,778
Posted By JoeC
on one stud yes, but snugging all 5 down together...

on one stud yes, but snugging all 5 down together centers the wheel it right up. it's a little slower to install but I promise, it works.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-22-2019, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,778
Posted By JoeC
You don't need them but they certainly make...

You don't need them but they certainly make wheel\tire swaps a lot faster. I don't have them on my daily wheels but I do on my track wheels because they're so much more convenient when rotating...
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