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Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 05-10-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,752
Posted By FR-Slide
Lookin good! How did you get the lines so clean?...

Lookin good! How did you get the lines so clean? I'm really considering this now...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 05-09-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,752
Posted By FR-Slide
That looks really good, but it is a bit hard to...

That looks really good, but it is a bit hard to see in the first pic. Anything from the front directly?

Also, how does it look in sunlight? I imagine the glossy vinyl may shine a LOT more than the...
Forum: Southeast 05-06-2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,489
Posted By FR-Slide
Anyone have any other good loops, destination...

Anyone have any other good loops, destination drives, or routes around central NC?

We all know Devil's Whip and Tail of the Dragon, but don't all have the time to trek up to the mountains on the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-06-2016, 01:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,217
Posted By FR-Slide
Wow, definitely post a pic of the new center...

Wow, definitely post a pic of the new center stack once you have it done. That seems like a great idea.

I've seen an ethanol gauge in place of the clock that would be nice (for me, anyway), but...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-06-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,217
Posted By FR-Slide
Agree 100%, I'd much rather have a digital dash...

Agree 100%, I'd much rather have a digital dash that allows configurable views of all monitoring, as well as size scaling, alerts, etc. Basically, a tablet crammed in there. But I figured that'd be...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-06-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,217
Posted By FR-Slide
If one was to use the sandwich plate to mount a...

If one was to use the sandwich plate to mount a pressure sender, is there any combo gauge that runs Pressure AND Temp in one location? And would that be simple/possible to wire up together using the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-06-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 133,506
Posted By FR-Slide
Give. This. NAO! This looks amazing, and in...

Give. This. NAO!

This looks amazing, and in that color reminds me of the Volvo C30 Polestar 3-door, which is a great compliment.
...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-03-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 741
Views: 376,963
Posted By FR-Slide
Thanks as always Steve, I feel much better. ...

Thanks as always Steve, I feel much better.

Edit: forgot about zip.:slap: File is posted here for anyone that needs.
Forum: Software Tuning 05-03-2016, 07:00 PM
Replies: 741
Views: 376,963
Posted By FR-Slide
Hi Steve (and everyone else), Shiv got me a...

Hi Steve (and everyone else),

Shiv got me a corrected template file, so all is well. If anyone else was having connection or logging issues, let me know and I can share it with you.

I took my...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-03-2016, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2,150
Views: 503,237
Posted By FR-Slide
First time trying this, I hope I logged the...

First time trying this, I hope I logged the correct parameters and got enough variance in driving. It was wet out and still traffic on most of the roads, so WOT pulls were basically impossible.
...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-02-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 741
Views: 376,963
Posted By FR-Slide
Hey Steve, sorry to bug you again about this, but...

Hey Steve, sorry to bug you again about this, but I'm just re-reading everything I can to make sure I'm running safe. I saw the part about AFR being ~0.5 higher on e85, which helps explain my higher...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-02-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 741
Views: 376,963
Posted By FR-Slide
Hoping someone can help or at least calm my...

Hoping someone can help or at least calm my worries.

For some reason, my OFT is not able to connect to my ECU when trying to open up the diagnostic tool. After keying on the ignition, I get an...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-02-2016, 08:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,549
Posted By FR-Slide
Thanks Steve! I saw this in your other thread...

Thanks Steve! I saw this in your other thread that I bumped as well, I appreciate the help. I will try this new template later today when I get home, and if it fails, call Shiv@Openflash. The OFT is...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-01-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,314
Posted By FR-Slide
If the template file is auto-updating now, can...

If the template file is auto-updating now, can you (or anyone) explain why my OFT displays "Please update template file" when I try to use the datalogging feature on the OFT? Or explain how to...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-01-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,549
Posted By FR-Slide
Unable to log with OFT FW v137; template file?

Hi all,

Quick question, may be just user error, but when I attempt to communicate with my ECU to do any diag/data logging (I plan to switch to e85 today), I get an error that reads "please update...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,800
Posted By FR-Slide
I've not tried to lock them up yet, but I can...

I've not tried to lock them up yet, but I can test later. My OP was just from normal street driving, and I've not had any full-stop situations that warranted engaging ABS yet. All I can tell is that...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-27-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,800
Posted By FR-Slide
This was my basic sentiment, that 90% of the...

This was my basic sentiment, that 90% of the people who mod their vehicles are doing so for their own amusement/enjoyment or for the street cred/IG follows. This would be people who source parts from...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-27-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,800
Posted By FR-Slide
This is definitely interesting, I love seeing ROI...

This is definitely interesting, I love seeing ROI mapped out on any purchase/investment. But, like yourself, it would take me years of time to really "justify" a BBK, given how little non-street use...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-27-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,800
Posted By FR-Slide
Yeah, I figured it was more of an aesthetic...

Yeah, I figured it was more of an aesthetic upgrade for many folks. I'd love to do it as well, but I'm not sure I can swing $1500-2000 for prettier brakes right now.

Good to know about the lines,...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-27-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,800
Posted By FR-Slide
That makes sense, and probably why a novice...

That makes sense, and probably why a novice driver like myself felt so confident with the stock brakes. I certainly feel the extra GRIP when braking from the tires, but it feels like the pads are...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-27-2016, 11:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,800
Posted By FR-Slide
Yeah, I think it's the extra rotational/unsprung...

Yeah, I think it's the extra rotational/unsprung weight which is causing the change in feel. Stopping distance may not be adversely affected, I haven't pulled out a measuring device, but purely from...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-27-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,800
Posted By FR-Slide
Thanks, that's mostly what I assumed (pads +...

Thanks, that's mostly what I assumed (pads + fluid, maybe lines), but I see so many people running BBKs that I figured I should ask.

I just read the Winmax thread the other day, and agree that the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-27-2016, 10:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,800
Posted By FR-Slide
Brake upgrade needed when going to 18s?

One of my favorite aspects of this car when stock was the OEM brakes were very good. Probably better than 90% of the competition in both performance and feel.

I just swapped on staggered 18s (8.5...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-18-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,224
Posted By FR-Slide
Camber probably isn't eating your tires, toe is. ...

Camber probably isn't eating your tires, toe is.

LCAs can fix that, but you'd need an alignment done (obviously).
Forum: Software Tuning 04-13-2016, 03:47 PM
Replies: 677
Views: 194,197
Posted By FR-Slide
Is there a consensus or layman's explanation...

Is there a consensus or layman's explanation someone can provide once all the hype dies down today?

I just want to know if I can plug-n-play the NEW Stage2 tune into my non-OFH UEL car which has...
Forum: Software Tuning 04-12-2016, 03:33 PM
Replies: 677
Views: 194,197
Posted By FR-Slide
Looks like they were just updated 30Mar16, 2...

Looks like they were just updated 30Mar16, 2 weeks ago. I've been waiting for the official release of the new ones that were rumored in here since last fall/winter, so I hadn't checked. But, since it...
Forum: Software Tuning 04-12-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 677
Views: 194,197
Posted By FR-Slide
You lost me on this part. I flashed OTS v...

You lost me on this part.

I flashed OTS v 1.0 about 6 months ago. When these are posted soon, do I need to do some sort of update to my OFT, or can I just get the new files and re-flash? I'm a bit...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-21-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,022
Posted By FR-Slide
I know that feeling. To me, every blemish stands...

I know that feeling. To me, every blemish stands out, but most people don't even notice major changes like wheels/tires or suspension mods, so paint chips are almost a non-issue. It just is an...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-21-2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,022
Posted By FR-Slide
Thanks! I've already got the surface rust,...

Thanks!

I've already got the surface rust, which is what bothers me. Afraid of it spreading and getting further under the paint enough to necessitate a respray or something. Although, I've got...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 03-18-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,022
Posted By FR-Slide
I noticed this past weekend when cleaning the car...

I noticed this past weekend when cleaning the car that I've acquired 2 new rock chips over the winter. One on the fender over the headlight, and one on the A pillar. Both are showing a bit of rust,...
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