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Forum: AUSTRALIA 11-03-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,573
Posted By scottrichardson
Just backed into my wife's Landcruiser :(

Hey folks,

grr - I just backed into my wife's 4x4 by accident. I dented and scratched the rear/bottom left side corner spoiler of my pegusus white 86GTS.

Does anyone know how much a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-10-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,453
Posted By scottrichardson
I am very sorry for my belated response - however...

I am very sorry for my belated response - however you nailed it. The issue ended up being totally benign. I'd adjusted my steering column for my wife to drive the car. I'd brought the steering column...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-31-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,453
Posted By scottrichardson
Yeh - I'm hitting full lock EVERY time I exit my...

Yeh - I'm hitting full lock EVERY time I exit my driveway, or park my car at the super market etc... In fact, at full lock, the car isn't turning at it's tightest turning circle.

Thought: Can I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-31-2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,453
Posted By scottrichardson
Ergh I still dunno... it feels way too light and...

Ergh I still dunno... it feels way too light and unresponsive. Pulling into my garage tonight, I was turning the wheel 1 full rotation left and 1 full rotation right and the car pretty much stayed...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-31-2013, 05:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 27,365
Posted By scottrichardson
Hey all - just came across this thread via a...

Hey all - just came across this thread via a google search. I recently posted about my brand new 86 having very light steering all of a sudden. To the point where it has little resistance or driver /...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-30-2013, 04:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,453
Posted By scottrichardson
Yeah. Lol. Perhaps, maybe, I am a noob. I just...

Yeah. Lol. Perhaps, maybe, I am a noob. I just had my mate come over who is much more educated in cars. (Mechanic). He took her for a spin and said it feels perfect. His first time in an 86 and he...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-30-2013, 02:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,453
Posted By scottrichardson
I took mine on about 140km drive today... at...

I took mine on about 140km drive today... at higher speeds the problem isn't as bad, but to me there is a slight delay before the car responds to my steer. ie: if I'm doing 100 on the highway and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-30-2013, 01:46 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,453
Posted By scottrichardson
Ahaha thanks for the great (and funny) replies...

Ahaha thanks for the great (and funny) replies guys. Yes, I DO lift, and 250lbs is no probs on bench press LOL, but I'm not that much of a unit (I'm a track 100m sprinter actually lol).

Tyre...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-29-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,453
Posted By scottrichardson
Interesting, IF the 86 has one and that is the...

Interesting, IF the 86 has one and that is the cause, sounds like a fairly straight forward way to fix the problem.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-29-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,453
Posted By scottrichardson
What's the average 'break-in' mileage, would you...

What's the average 'break-in' mileage, would you say?
Forum: AUSTRALIA 03-29-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,055
Posted By scottrichardson
LOL yeah true - honestly not enjoying my 86 at...

LOL yeah true - honestly not enjoying my 86 at the moment due to some steering issues. Lost all my feedback and stiffness. It's gone all soft/light and laggy. No idea what's going on :(
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-29-2013, 04:45 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,453
Posted By scottrichardson
Unhappy Steering has become lazy/light after 1200km

Hi all,

I couldn't find a specific forum for 'steering', so figured this would be the ideal place.

I have only had my 86 GTS manual for 4 weeks and have only done 1250 km on her, but as of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-29-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 24,412
Posted By scottrichardson
Sadly my steering has gone bad after only 1200km...

Sadly my steering has gone bad after only 1200km and 4 weeks of ownership. though that's not technically the engine.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-29-2013, 04:38 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 352,792
Posted By scottrichardson
Not much mentioned about the steering system -...

Not much mentioned about the steering system - which I am having issues with at the moment unfortunately :/
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-29-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 1,931,803
Posted By scottrichardson
Hey all. Aussie newbie here. Nice to meet you...

Hey all. Aussie newbie here. Nice to meet you all.

Got my manual pegusus white 86 GTS 4 weeks ago and have been in love with it ever since. Although the past 4 days have been a little depressing...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 03-29-2013, 04:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,055
Posted By scottrichardson
Looks fantastic mate. I was tempted to put the...

Looks fantastic mate. I was tempted to put the TRD standard kit on my white GTS.. still undecided.

On the note about cleaning brakes - after just 4 weeks I have rust forming on all 4 of my discs....
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-28-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 365,348
Posted By scottrichardson
Noticed condensation the first time I washed my...

Noticed condensation the first time I washed my car after a week of owning it and it hung around for a while afterwards. Only on the right rear light.
Forum: AUSTRALIA 03-28-2013, 06:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 23,206
Posted By scottrichardson
It would certainly increase bass response, seeing...

It would certainly increase bass response, seeing as the stock system is poor. I would go as far as saying the stereo is the only real low point on the GTS for me. I'm waiting a bit, but will...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 03-28-2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 42,011
Posted By scottrichardson
Tyres and car looks super clean even after...

Tyres and car looks super clean even after 6500km. I think I need to wash mine better coz after 1200km it's somewhat dirty - partly due to driving through a gravel/dirt/mud car park :(

I have an...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 03-28-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,793
Posted By scottrichardson
Hmm... could it be something to do with the...

Hmm... could it be something to do with the induction to the footwells? Or perhaps there's some sort of electronic connection to the rpm meter which is feeding a loop through the speakers?
Forum: AUSTRALIA 03-28-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,351
Posted By scottrichardson
After only 2 weeks of having my GTS, the wind...

After only 2 weeks of having my GTS, the wind blew my door into a plastic bin at a servo and it dented the driver door much the same size as hail damage.

I was so depressed lol.

Also surprised...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 03-28-2013, 05:46 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 98,671
Posted By scottrichardson
Forum Name: scottrichardson Location:...

Forum Name: scottrichardson
Location: Ulladulla, South Coast of New South Wales
Car: Toyota GTS 86 6MT
Colour: Pegusus White
Arrived: March 01
Financing: CASH
Plates: 986RUN
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