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Forum: Northern California 02-14-2019, 01:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,470
Posted By Yardjass
The real issue to me, and forgive me if I'm not...

The real issue to me, and forgive me if I'm not 100% up to date on Cali laws, is none of these laws ever distinguish between a weekend toy and a daily driver. To that end, it is discrimination.
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Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-14-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 62,263
Posted By Yardjass
I never really understood this. Like if you're...

I never really understood this. Like if you're willing to buy the expensive vehicle and then deal with paying for all that gas, parking it, and so on, then knock yourself out. I don't know why...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-07-2019, 02:58 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 110,013
Posted By Yardjass
I don't agree with this but I don't here. Those...

I don't agree with this but I don't here. Those other examples are very small, niche markets. For most cars, I would agree with you. For twins, the much higher percentage of consumers doing...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-29-2019, 09:11 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 46,262
Posted By Yardjass
Too bad horsepower per liter is an absolutely...

Too bad horsepower per liter is an absolutely useless metric. How much do those engines each weigh? How much physical size do they take up? What are the powerbands like? What about the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-29-2019, 08:53 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,700
Posted By Yardjass
This. That's also why I support it as a car...

This. That's also why I support it as a car choice for teenagers.


1. If you're going to own a lot of RWD cars later on in life, you might as well learn on one, and learn how to properly control...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-28-2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,544
Posted By Yardjass
Thanks for the insight. I was originally looking...

Thanks for the insight. I was originally looking at 20 footers and people kept saying to go bigger.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-27-2019, 08:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,544
Posted By Yardjass
I'm now looking and will be getting an enclosed...

I'm now looking and will be getting an enclosed one in the next few months. My research is saying Haulmark is a pretty good happy medium between getting something that is actually halfway decent and...
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-07-2018, 09:36 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 126,950
Posted By Yardjass
Subscribed because this is gonna be cool. ...

Subscribed because this is gonna be cool.


So stupid question. What's that barb coming out the back of the motor near the heater barbs that come out of the firewall? Looks like kind of a...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-07-2018, 09:25 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 61,011
Posted By Yardjass
Literally every site I've looked at (Edmunds, JD...

Literally every site I've looked at (Edmunds, JD Power, Consumer Reports, etc.) backs this up. I'm not familiar with these two-bit sites he's referencing though. I'm sure most of us aren't and that...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-09-2018, 02:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,625
Posted By Yardjass
What you probably want is someone who works with...

What you probably want is someone who works with 3D scanning equipment like FARO or a competitor. Scan the car, convert the point cloud into a model, and go from there. The only problem is the...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-19-2018, 10:28 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 49,503
Posted By Yardjass
Provided you can live with the room, you...

Provided you can live with the room, you basically just described a used Cayman. Get new-used and you get part of a warranty still intact and shouldn't have to worry too much about used maintenance....
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-18-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 49,503
Posted By Yardjass
The handling issue is probably because the OEM...

The handling issue is probably because the OEM tires on the twin are not up to par with the tires offered on most sports cars, or even a lot of sporty renditions of economy cars. I wouldn't be...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-17-2018, 10:55 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,385
Posted By Yardjass
Which is a shame because the only assists of that...

Which is a shame because the only assists of that sort that I see any point in is the automatic braking one.


What I would be in favor of is a system that detects all sorts of stupid,...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-16-2018, 06:47 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 182,108
Posted By Yardjass
The price tag will be where it sets itself apart....

The price tag will be where it sets itself apart. Probably the raw performance numbers too.
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-15-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,891
Posted By Yardjass
In for pictures/videos.

In for pictures/videos.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-28-2018, 08:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 12,560
Posted By Yardjass
Makes sense. You guys have some strange pricing...

Makes sense. You guys have some strange pricing on different cars. I was referring to the C6Z and the new base 911 and up in most parts of the world. I wouldn't be surprised to see a C7 GS mop it up...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-28-2018, 08:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,600
Posted By Yardjass
Ridiculous. While everyone knows what they're...

Ridiculous. While everyone knows what they're doing with the "off road use only" loophole, you don't punish the manufacturer or people who actually use it for the intended use because you're too...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-28-2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 12,560
Posted By Yardjass
Wrong. First off there's nothing "new" about the...

Wrong. First off there's nothing "new" about the R35 anymore. They probably should have come out with a new model by now. Also, Corvettes and 911's now outperform it, and arguably matched it even...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-26-2018, 10:59 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 24,385
Posted By Yardjass
I really hope they either had a poor/insufficient...

I really hope they either had a poor/insufficient tires or you're kidding. They're really fine at those levels provided you have proper accompanying mods but like any car, they can get a dicey when...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-21-2018, 01:03 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 24,385
Posted By Yardjass
If you haven't driven a "slow car fast" style of...

If you haven't driven a "slow car fast" style of car with a significant power bump, plus the same car in stock or near-stock form to where you can compare and contrast yourself, you really need to...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-19-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 970
Views: 182,108
Posted By Yardjass
Its kind of hard to criticize when GM is bringing...

Its kind of hard to criticize when GM is bringing out new Corvette trims and entirely new Corvette models very regularly, and has consistently offered something for sale every year. They may not...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-18-2018, 05:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,380
Posted By Yardjass
I can drive mine just fine but I hate the lack of...

I can drive mine just fine but I hate the lack of feel in the clutch. Might have to do that master cylinder swap. At least the electric power steering is excellent as far as electric power steerings...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-18-2018, 05:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,357
Posted By Yardjass
I vote charcoal because I drive this. Different...

I vote charcoal because I drive this. Different car but same colors and idea.


http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/yardjass/100_0929_zpsb776e84f.jpg...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-18-2018, 05:35 AM
Replies: 970
Views: 182,108
Posted By Yardjass
The notion that an engine configuration can ruin...

The notion that an engine configuration can ruin the performance of a car is laughable. Chevrolet, while probably keeping a v8, is changing the positioning of their engine to squeeze every bit of...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-17-2018, 02:12 AM
Replies: 970
Views: 182,108
Posted By Yardjass
I think a lot of you guys are missing some points...

I think a lot of you guys are missing some points with a few things here.


For starters, GM deferring the mid engine project in the mid 2000's because of financial trouble does not mean that a...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-14-2018, 12:43 AM
Replies: 970
Views: 182,108
Posted By Yardjass
I don't know why everyone thinks that having a...

I don't know why everyone thinks that having a mid/rear engine layout automatically means a car has to be priced well into the six figure range. There have been plenty of cars that this is not the...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-14-2018, 12:33 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 26,121
Posted By Yardjass
I'm at about one day right now. Pretty proud of...

I'm at about one day right now. Pretty proud of myself.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-14-2018, 12:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,567
Posted By Yardjass
I test drove one before I bought my twin. It...

I test drove one before I bought my twin. It felt fat and horrible to drive to be honest. When I researched it, I found out that you can either get the old engine with all of the good STI stuff or...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-12-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 21,421
Posted By Yardjass
It definitely looks more expensive than it really...

It definitely looks more expensive than it really is. Also looks a heck of a lot faster than it really is, which is probably a lot of the reason for why it isn't more expensive.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-11-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,816
Posted By Yardjass
As previously stated, width and tire compound...

As previously stated, width and tire compound have more to do with fuel economy than anything. Also how inflated the tire is. Your weight will have some effect but it is much smaller and is usually...
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