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Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 11-06-2021, 06:28 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 162,121
Posted By etherdude
New "Hakone Edition" replacement

So here is my new "Hakone Edition". A 2021 Acura TLX Type S in Tiger Eye Pearl with Orchid interior. Sure is a nice car and has more than adequate power.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-29-2021, 10:18 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 162,121
Posted By etherdude
You got it!

You got it!
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-29-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 162,121
Posted By etherdude
My Hakone goes to heaven....I go to Honda!

BTW, I did buy the Acura. We take delivery next week after the insurance check arrives. It is NOT Hakone Green, but it is a special color....Tiger Eye Pearl...with a 2 tone cream and black leather...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-27-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 162,121
Posted By etherdude
Well, the Hakone was already my second twin. I...

Well, the Hakone was already my second twin. I had a 2015 FR-S just prior. Also I just turned 70. It looks like my next car will be more of a comfort touring sedan rather than a full-out sports car...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-26-2021, 08:19 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 162,121
Posted By etherdude
I had just returned from a 2 1/2 week trip 3 time...

I had just returned from a 2 1/2 week trip 3 time zones away, lots of travel, flights, and fun. Wasn't sleeping well on Monday, Tues, and Wed nights, had my Covid booster shot on Wednesday (with side...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-26-2021, 05:34 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 162,121
Posted By etherdude
The first Hakone meets its end

Well,

Bad News. Almost exactly 2 years to the day after I took delivery of my 2020 Hakone Edition, the very first one in New England, it met its untimely end at the hands of an idiot driver.
...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-23-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 60,195
Posted By etherdude
Yeah...however, if the insurance company totals...

Yeah...however, if the insurance company totals it which I am certain they will, then I will take the money and run and they will own it (note no loan is outstanding). I definitely will not part this...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-22-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 60,195
Posted By etherdude
All wire looms and materials for 2020 adapter available

As one of the early owners of a 2020 Hakone Edition 86, I recently purchased all of the pieces necessary to complete the wiring harness adapter to reinstate the door woofer amplifier. I just returned...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 06-01-2021, 10:46 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 162,121
Posted By etherdude
Hakone on the Kanc

As part of a fun cruise on the Kancamagus Highway in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the 86ers of New England (86ONE) had a rainbow picture lineup. Of 21 FR/BRZ/86's mine was the only Hakone...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-28-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 14,159
Posted By etherdude
I use Android Auto. It works fine with the...

I use Android Auto. It works fine with the "stock" 2020 USB, though keep in mind that it is not the USB the car shipped with from the factory, but the one that came with the HK installation kit for...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-08-2021, 02:11 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 31,048
Posted By etherdude
Aztek

:barf::barf:

Ugh!
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-05-2021, 03:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,667
Posted By etherdude
My 2020 Hakone sounds much nicer than the 2015...

My 2020 Hakone sounds much nicer than the 2015 FR-S. Has a nice growl without sounding buzzy. Difference in the plastic vs. aluminum intake? Difference in exhaust between 2013-2016 and 2017+? More...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-25-2021, 06:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,905
Posted By etherdude
True enough. The only real problem with my 2015...

True enough. The only real problem with my 2015 FR-S was a seeping passenger side valve cover. Lots of burnt oil smell off the exhaust. Got repaired at the 60K service when they also replaced the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-25-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,905
Posted By etherdude
Wow! Turned 4,000 miles. No problems!

I just turned 4,000 miles on my 14 month old 2020 Hakone Edition. This is after averaging 13,000 miles/year for the last 10 years on my prior 2015 FR-S and 2012 Yaris SE. Obviously the pandemic has...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-25-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,784
Posted By etherdude
Never buy a GMC pickup again

If he would just stop hauling salt!

My 2005 GMC Canyon (5 cyl) had a "head problem". The head was replaced at around 40,000 miles in a recall/warranty campaign. When the truck turned 50,000 miles...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-01-2021, 03:38 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 162,121
Posted By etherdude
That is a Hakoneialetta

That is a Hakoneialetta
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-29-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 45,272
Posted By etherdude
I am seeing "dollars off" offers on Supra's in my...

I am seeing "dollars off" offers on Supra's in my area (New England). If Toyota is dealing with a glut of Supra's in inventory and they want impact for the GR86's fall 2021 availability, then...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-16-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,322
Posted By etherdude
I disliked the 2018 Special Edition 860 Supernova...

I disliked the 2018 Special Edition 860 Supernova Orange. Not that the color was so bad, but the black sticker trim looked like shit and the hood and fenders had orange overspray over a white layer...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-13-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 988
Posted By etherdude
This is terrific. That GRMN manifold is awesome....

This is terrific. That GRMN manifold is awesome. And it actually had some additional performance for its $60,000 price!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-08-2020, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,257
Posted By etherdude
I purchased my 2015 FR-S with optional TRD...

I purchased my 2015 FR-S with optional TRD exhaust and Intake. After 30,000 miles, I put the OEM back on with a K&N insert. The TRD stuff was all sound and fury signifying nothing (except highway...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-03-2020, 08:44 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 21,623
Posted By etherdude
I have put about 80k miles on two 86s, my 2015...

I have put about 80k miles on two 86s, my 2015 FR-S and my 2020 Hakone Edition 86. All daily driver year round in the greater New England area. Both are MT which is my natural preference. However, I...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-01-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 51,996
Posted By etherdude
Me too.

Me too.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 11-30-2020, 10:26 AM
Replies: 770
Views: 162,121
Posted By etherdude
True that!

True that!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-30-2020, 02:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,199
Posted By etherdude
What Tcoat said +1

What Tcoat said +1
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 11-29-2020, 08:53 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 162,121
Posted By etherdude
Of course, by design. This is a "-1" winter setup...

Of course, by design. This is a "-1" winter setup here in New England, designed to optimize winter traction by decreasing the contact patch and increasing the lbs/in(squared).

I do a lot of...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 11-29-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 162,121
Posted By etherdude
Nah. Stock suspension. Just perspective plus the...

Nah. Stock suspension. Just perspective plus the fact that these are 16x7 wheels with 205/55-16 snow tires. Makes it look skinny.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 11-29-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 770
Views: 162,121
Posted By etherdude
The gray wheels looks good with the green.

The gray wheels looks good with the green.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-22-2020, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 549,665
Posted By etherdude
This system has worked pretty effectively on the...

This system has worked pretty effectively on the FA20 since the 2013 model year. Aside from "noise" from the DI fuel pump, it has been fairly trouble free. Further, Toyota is using it on some of...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-19-2020, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 549,665
Posted By etherdude
I like it. I think the Toyota version will look...

I like it. I think the Toyota version will look even better without the "smile" in the grill.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-15-2020, 03:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,679
Posted By etherdude
Nice ain't it?

Nice ain't it?
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