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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-30-2015, 04:18 AM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,236,142
Posted By fatalelement
If so, that would explain a ton hahaha Sent...

If so, that would explain a ton hahaha

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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-29-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,236,142
Posted By fatalelement
Long time no post, but took my car to Streets of...

Long time no post, but took my car to Streets of Willow on Wayno's e85 tune. It was, of course, amazing. However, in terms of event hosts, compared to Speed Ventures, ExtremeSpeed is real bad. No...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-23-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,219
Posted By fatalelement
Lol what phone do you have? I have an S6 and it...

Lol what phone do you have? I have an S6 and it fits right in the cubby hole.

I usually leave my phone under a leg or on the passenger seat under an object like a book or my bag or something so...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-23-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,188
Posted By fatalelement
My car had this, turned out end link was a bit...

My car had this, turned out end link was a bit loose. By a bit loose I mean I had to go at it with a torque wrench but spec is very tight. Enough stress can make the bolt shift in the socket, which...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-23-2015, 12:29 AM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,236,142
Posted By fatalelement
Good luck - I did a lot of stuff to reduce my old...

Good luck - I did a lot of stuff to reduce my old exhaust's aggressive drone and almost nothing worked except a silencer or a new exhaust. Drone usually is resonance of the exhaust pipe itself and...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-23-2015, 12:26 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 22,016
Posted By fatalelement
Thanks for doing this - my dealer seems (?)...

Thanks for doing this - my dealer seems (?) reasonable so the more I can furnish them at the end of the month when I have my car back (assuming it's not totaled) the better.

If anything comes of...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-22-2015, 07:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 22,016
Posted By fatalelement
That was me. After about a year of 100% manual...

That was me. After about a year of 100% manual mode I finally have enough early morning stop and go where I want to drink a coffee and relax in D and I realized that this predictably happens now.
...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-22-2015, 05:09 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 22,016
Posted By fatalelement
A quick update in case you probably didn't see...

A quick update in case you probably didn't see the other post- after taking a video of the issue for my dealer, on my way home a truck backed into my front end while I was at a red light so it's...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-14-2015, 11:01 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,236,142
Posted By fatalelement
While documenting the retarded transmission...

While documenting the retarded transmission issues the A/T has that a bunch of other members are experiencing in preparation for my saturday appointment with the dealer, a truck backed over my front...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-14-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 22,016
Posted By fatalelement
I'm literally taking everything non cosmetic...

I'm literally taking everything non cosmetic right off my car before I go in. If they tell me to fuck off I'm probably going to sell the car. Just paid it off and I'm having visions of a shitty 4 or...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-14-2015, 12:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 22,016
Posted By fatalelement
This has come back hard for me and I'm getting...

This has come back hard for me and I'm getting really tired of it. I'm fine with keeping it in manual mode forever, but after a year of it, if the easiest fix is to start in M and not use cruise...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-11-2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,236,142
Posted By fatalelement
Replicated the cusco v2 water/oil cooler with...

Replicated the cusco v2 water/oil cooler with some affordable (read: not like $600 for literally $240 of parts, $200 of which is the OEM subaru shit) stuff and the help of a buddy.

At first I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-10-2015, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,943
Posted By fatalelement
I suggest you take advantage of the wealth of...

I suggest you take advantage of the wealth of knowledge on this site re: exhaust dynamics.

Modern engines like ours do not use backpressure in the exhaust system for power or anything else. It's...
Forum: Southern California 10-09-2015, 11:34 PM
Replies: 13,654
Views: 3,344,026
Posted By fatalelement
Didn't you cut into the fenders? Of course that's...

Didn't you cut into the fenders? Of course that's cutting 4k from the kbb. Unfortunately, there is no mod that adds value to your car in the open non enthusiast market.

Replacing the 4 fenders...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-08-2015, 01:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,239
Posted By fatalelement
When you say front, do you mean the bumper?...

When you say front, do you mean the bumper? Someone hit me and the same spiderweb is there, only when you get the right angle to see it. It's because the plastic can flex more than the paint, even...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-07-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,955
Posted By fatalelement
No offense, but this is incredibly bad advice. ...

No offense, but this is incredibly bad advice.

Recommending perjury (a FELONY) in terms of "do you remember being pulled over" is beyond ridiculous. Also, a perjury conviction will be admissible...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-07-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 14,955
Posted By fatalelement
You go to court. Evidence obtained through an...

You go to court. Evidence obtained through an illegal search is inadmissible. However, without knowing his specific case, I can't say it was an illegal search. If your exhaust is race-loud, a cop can...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-07-2015, 02:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,826
Posted By fatalelement
Yeah that's his point. If you are using...

Yeah that's his point. If you are using syncromesh in a high-speed race or drag situation, and are getting straight-cut gears, you would want to just go ahead and get dog engagement because it's far...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-06-2015, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 315,390
Posted By fatalelement
Fair enough! Excited for the SC, I've really...

Fair enough! Excited for the SC, I've really wanted to snag one when I can justify the expense. The new v3 kit looks great.

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Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-06-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 315,390
Posted By fatalelement
Isn't the intake resonator a functional piece...

Isn't the intake resonator a functional piece from an engineering perspective? From my understanding, if the intake system is resonating this is detrimental, and the intake resonator is designed to...
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 10-06-2015, 03:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,170
Posted By fatalelement
I don't use one when uploading - Tapatalk attemps...

I don't use one when uploading - Tapatalk attemps to attach directly to forum but the site requires down scaling that Tapatalk can't accomplish. The site template disallows Tapatalk-hosted images via...
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 10-05-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,170
Posted By fatalelement
Well on my phone Tapatalk is really the only way...

Well on my phone Tapatalk is really the only way to use the site when not at a computer - and it's an issue with the site, not Tapatalk, as I can resize and upload pics and do weekly if not daily on...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-05-2015, 10:27 PM
Replies: 867
Views: 220,789
Posted By fatalelement
121938 Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using...

121938

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Forum: Southern California 10-05-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 13,654
Views: 3,344,026
Posted By fatalelement
Bump 2: Electric Boogaloo Sent from my...

Bump 2: Electric Boogaloo

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Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 10-05-2015, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,170
Posted By fatalelement
Can't attach pics via android with Tapatalk

For some time now, the site seems to prevent uploading pics via Tapatalk in terms of resizing.

I have an S6, and it takes large photos. On other forums, these either are allowed or there is some...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-05-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 867
Views: 220,789
Posted By fatalelement
But like his restrictions aren't "twins only". He...

But like his restrictions aren't "twins only". He seems to suggest that a GTR or S2K with sufficient tires would get wrecked by him.

Also, outside of Initial D, I don't think racing on one-lane...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-05-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,753
Posted By fatalelement
I drove a camry in MI for 4 years in college on...

I drove a camry in MI for 4 years in college on all weathers for the first year. Several large dents later from sub 10 mph slides into ice and rails, I got winter tires.

Disclaimer: I'm from cali,...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-05-2015, 10:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,687
Posted By fatalelement
I assume the other 73, like I, have no good...

I assume the other 73, like I, have no good advice.

I'm sure the cheapest option would be to bake and be ready to solder the connection back together, because in my experience with electronics,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-05-2015, 04:31 AM
Replies: 867
Views: 220,789
Posted By fatalelement
Lol all those civics with cut springs behind him...

Lol all those civics with cut springs behind him in the dust yo!!!

The secret is to weld the diff (for those who watch drift garage)

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Forum: Southern California 09-29-2015, 10:32 PM
Replies: 13,654
Views: 3,344,026
Posted By fatalelement
Bermp Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using...

Bermp

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