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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-28-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,295
Posted By RickyRacer
how much are all those bushings gonna cost you in...

how much are all those bushings gonna cost you in parts? I'm also in a 2013 frs
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-15-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 186,416
Posted By RickyRacer
just mounted some new Hakka R3 215/45/17 on my...

just mounted some new Hakka R3 215/45/17 on my OEM wheels


can't wait for first snowfall!!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-17-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 468
Views: 186,594
Posted By RickyRacer
anyone here replace their wiring harness on a...

anyone here replace their wiring harness on a 13/14 to the MY15+ harness?


Wondering if it's something i can DIY... need to switch coil pack #3... got the code
Forum: Canada Classifieds 06-23-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,354
Posted By RickyRacer
Are you buying OEM catback? muffler, exhaust...

Are you buying OEM catback? muffler, exhaust tips, mid pipe, etc?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-11-2021, 11:46 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,790
Posted By RickyRacer
Okay Tcoat. whatever you say.. keep lying to...

Okay Tcoat. whatever you say.. keep lying to yourself


I saw the for sale ad on your last orange FRS and THAT was beaten to hell and looked like you drove it through the safari everyday. Mine is...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-10-2021, 08:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,790
Posted By RickyRacer
You can’t say that with a straight face Go...

You can’t say that with a straight face

Go to a dealership and try a 20 model and tell me you haven’t noticed a change. Hell even go to a 86 meetup and ask one of your buddies if with a lower...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-10-2021, 05:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,790
Posted By RickyRacer
this car rides like trash after 150k.. suspension...

this car rides like trash after 150k.. suspension bushings dont last... OEM replacements cost an arm and a leg... or you can go the cheapo solid bushings route and pretend to be a ricer.... the ride...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-08-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,239
Posted By RickyRacer
teething issues?

teething issues?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-04-2021, 08:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,793
Posted By RickyRacer
just realized the subframe bushings themselves...

just realized the subframe bushings themselves dont come with the rear subframe (which includes the DIFF bushings)



Are you supposed to swap out the subframe bushings?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-13-2021, 08:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,793
Posted By RickyRacer
I need to replace the rear subframe / diff...

I need to replace the rear subframe / diff bushings on my car.. but after watching how-to's i realized this is outside my paygrade and i don't have the necessary tools


A shop will be doing the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-24-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,777
Posted By RickyRacer
I was not looking forward to doing this... if you...

I was not looking forward to doing this... if you manage to complete this before me please share any updates / advice with the forum


my bushings are on their way out as well, and I don't like...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-24-2020, 04:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,777
Posted By RickyRacer
Are you changing your diff bushings? This is my...

Are you changing your diff bushings?
This is my next project... its quite the task..
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-24-2020, 04:09 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 91,972
Posted By RickyRacer
these photos looking very underwhelming.... ...

these photos looking very underwhelming....


Why is GM the only manufacturer able to make a compelling sports car these days?


At this point, I may as well just sell all my toys and get on...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-29-2020, 02:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,329
Posted By RickyRacer
the fix is possible will just take some time,...

the fix is possible will just take some time, carefully slice the wires and put them back together matching up the colors, a new MAF sesnsor doesnt hurt either :D
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-15-2020, 01:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,504
Posted By RickyRacer
that's good news.. how tough was installing the...

that's good news.. how tough was installing the updated harness if you dont mind me asking
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-14-2020, 08:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,504
Posted By RickyRacer
It's interesting that you are running the new...

It's interesting that you are running the new MY15 coil packs with the redesigned connector but still experiencing the same issues.. I wonder what the point of the redesign was then?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-14-2020, 08:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,504
Posted By RickyRacer
I just had a CEL come up on the day it felt like...

I just had a CEL come up on the day it felt like 42 celcius in Toronto


i parked it and few days later connected the scanner and it popped P0353..


I figure it may have been heat related. I...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-24-2020, 07:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,173
Posted By RickyRacer
nice my dude... i did it the same way I...

nice my dude... i did it the same way


I find for the tough driver side plug, i needed:


14mm deep socket
2.3" inch extension
slim profile ratchet (i have the milwaukee one)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-21-2020, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,932
Posted By RickyRacer
I would echo what everyone above said... stick to...

I would echo what everyone above said... stick to OEM plugs..not worth saving 60$

I just changed my plugs on my 13 FRS and they lasted me till 180k km!! Decided I had pushed them long enough......
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-21-2020, 12:14 AM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,841
Posted By RickyRacer
detailed my engine bay ...

detailed my engine bay


https://i.imgur.com/jMAkHdy.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-14-2020, 09:34 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,233,841
Posted By RickyRacer
changed spark plugs last weekend but didnt drive...

changed spark plugs last weekend but didnt drive it


this weekend replaced my leaking rear strut with a new OEM one (used the spring compressor tool to keep the same spring as they still had...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-12-2020, 06:23 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 176,034
Posted By RickyRacer
for the first 165,000 km, i would categorize it...

for the first 165,000 km, i would categorize it as crawling on the 401 at 5km/h 5 days a week :P
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-11-2020, 02:46 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 176,034
Posted By RickyRacer
175,000km... they needed a change. the coil pack...

175,000km... they needed a change. the coil pack looked to be in fine shape honestly, wish i snapped a pic. even when i was measuring them for depth they looked really good on the inside.


i...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-10-2020, 03:03 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 176,034
Posted By RickyRacer
here's a comparison between my old plugs and new...

here's a comparison between my old plugs and new ones... i won't hold off on doing this for so long next time, now that im confident i can finish this job inside of a weekend window.


cheers all...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-10-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 176,034
Posted By RickyRacer
it's really not that bad, passenger is a...

it's really not that bad, passenger is a breeze... front driver is easy too (spark plug has enough room, just getting that coil pack off is a b#$. )


The most time consuming for me was honestly...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-09-2020, 10:22 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 176,034
Posted By RickyRacer
Just finished the job. No engine jacking...

Just finished the job. No engine jacking necessary.


Car started and purrs perfectly :) (until the crickets come on)


Honestly it was my first spark plug change ever, and did it on this car....
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-09-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 176,034
Posted By RickyRacer
ok boys, 4th plug is finally in today after about...

ok boys, 4th plug is finally in today after about another hour and a half of struggling with it.



Reinstalled the intake and battery and will start her in a few mins.... lets see if this worked
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-09-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 176,034
Posted By RickyRacer
you know what guys, passenger side plugs and...

you know what guys, passenger side plugs and driver front plug are actually not that bad at all (once you take out all the crap to let your arms get down there)


using a 14mm 3/8 deep socket, 3...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-07-2020, 09:49 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 176,034
Posted By RickyRacer
tackling this job slowly... got the strut braces...

tackling this job slowly... got the strut braces out, fuel injector cover on driver side, ECU thingy on passenger side, have as much space as possible ready to go.


I got the coil packs loosened....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-16-2020, 03:23 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 28,226
Posted By RickyRacer
Thanks, I was leaning towards pro kit anyways....

Thanks, I was leaning towards pro kit anyways. But which dampers are best paired with them? I don’t track, just spirited drives on the weekend.

I want the Showa evolution custom valved...
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