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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-28-2024, 09:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,612
Posted By Ernest72
Congrats. You will love it no doubt. My base 14...

Congrats. You will love it no doubt. My base 14 cayman with soul long tube headers, PSE, a tune and X73 suspension is a perfect weekend mountain car, it’s a forever car.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-24-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,612
Posted By Ernest72
Get a used 981 cayman, S or GTS pending your...

Get a used 981 cayman, S or GTS pending your budget. Way cheaper than the 4.0 and sounds better too.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-26-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,294
Posted By Ernest72
Check if the subframe and alignment are good, if...

Check if the subframe and alignment are good, if they are it’s likely not as big an issue - more cosmetic. I would check everything to get a real feel on the damage.
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 02-17-2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,079
Posted By Ernest72
Blistein b6.

Blistein b6.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-31-2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,578
Posted By Ernest72
Love the steering in my 16BRZ and 14 981 cayman. ...

Love the steering in my 16BRZ and 14 981 cayman. On the cayman we changed the steering to the GT3 with PIWIS and it’s much better than stock. More feeling and livelier.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-12-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,371
Posted By Ernest72
I did this a long time ago just for fun. Also...

I did this a long time ago just for fun. Also needed to bang a bend in the thing to stop rubbing on the jdl header. I also drilled holes in my side emblem thing. Not sure it does anything but I...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-10-2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,632
Posted By Ernest72
Yes sell privately. Don’t give to a stealership. ...

Yes sell privately. Don’t give to a stealership. It might take longer and the accident does not help. Good luck.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-03-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,931
Posted By Ernest72
I see a lot of cheap (relatively) track cars in...

I see a lot of cheap (relatively) track cars in the future.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-01-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,178
Posted By Ernest72
Dc sports

Got the DCsports axleback. It’s a nice muffler. I like the sound better then the legsport and not droney on the highways. Thanks Jbezugs for the recommendation. And the price is nice as well.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-26-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,869
Posted By Ernest72
The cost with leasing is always having payments. ...

The cost with leasing is always having payments. It’s nice to have a car without them. Going on 16 years with no payments on my 04 WRX and 3 years with no payments on my 16 BRZ. Leasing does...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-14-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 239,410
Posted By Ernest72
First Gen twin with snows or maybe an olde WRX...

First Gen twin with snows or maybe an olde WRX with snows. My 04 WRX wagon with snows is a blast in the winter.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-05-2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 239,410
Posted By Ernest72
Only at 102k. But I plan to be there one day.

Only at 102k. But I plan to be there one day.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-02-2023, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 239,410
Posted By Ernest72
Mine is paid off for over 3 years, has 102k...

Mine is paid off for over 3 years, has 102k miles, I get 33 mpg, it’s my daily, maintenance is cheap and this thing will go 250k. Paid 27k in 2016 at a low interest rate, absolute deal. Best smiles...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-22-2023, 09:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,591
Posted By Ernest72
That’s why Blackstone labs is your friend....

That’s why Blackstone labs is your friend. Analysis will let you know how the cars doing.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-22-2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,591
Posted By Ernest72
Just another which oil to use thread in a long...

Just another which oil to use thread in a long history of these threads. And still no one knows what the best oil is.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-26-2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 239,410
Posted By Ernest72
A bit judgemental about how people spend their...

A bit judgemental about how people spend their money. I am all for responsible spending, but everyone has different priorities, wants and needs. Plus you never know what the future holds. You might...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-21-2023, 07:37 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 239,410
Posted By Ernest72
Actually I am comparing a paid off 16 BRZ in...

Actually I am comparing a paid off 16 BRZ in great shape with 100k and headers and tune, some nice cosmetic mods, and swaybars. Car has no payments for the last three years and I do all my own...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-08-2023, 07:37 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 239,410
Posted By Ernest72
Car market will crash soon enough. Don’t overpay....

Car market will crash soon enough. Don’t overpay. These are great cars but not if you overpay. Sticking with my 16BRZ daily, no payments is very nice. Almost 100k, just gonna put as many miles on...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-06-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,654
Posted By Ernest72
There is a similar version for the Cayman that...

There is a similar version for the Cayman that people actually like to use. Just has the throttle react faster. Same as pressing harder, but some people say it wakes the car up. I could see a similar...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-22-2023, 09:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,969
Posted By Ernest72
Love my 14 Cayman, but still love my 16 BRZ...

Love my 14 Cayman, but still love my 16 BRZ daily. So many smiles per mile. Probably would like the Gen 2 the same or more, need to drive one.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-13-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,722
Posted By Ernest72
The 86 is an excellent second car. Probably the...

The 86 is an excellent second car. Probably the best smiles per dollar for that category.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-13-2023, 02:32 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 21,571
Posted By Ernest72
I agree if you find what you want keep it. ...

I agree if you find what you want keep it.

Right now I have:

04 WRX wagon with 156k - used for Home Depot runs, mountain biking and kayaks. No payments for 16 years.

16 BRZ with 99k. - my...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-02-2023, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,461
Posted By Ernest72
Just buy some nice red Subaru 4pots. Probably...

Just buy some nice red Subaru 4pots. Probably 1200 all in. They work great and fit under stock wheels. Especially if just for show. Good enough for rally cars should be good for you. If you are...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-02-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,994
Posted By Ernest72
Looks like 5w30 is a good idea for hot weather...

Looks like 5w30 is a good idea for hot weather tracking. I am street only so sticking with 0w20, plus I have two very good oil analysis going with 5k changes.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-18-2023, 07:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,042
Posted By Ernest72
I drive an 04WRX wagon and a 14 Cayman on the...

I drive an 04WRX wagon and a 14 Cayman on the weekends or after work. I get in my 16 BRZ daily every Monday and it does nothing but put smiles on my face. I love the the twins.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-11-2023, 09:18 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 49,394
Posted By Ernest72
And I thought this was the internet!

And I thought this was the internet!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-26-2023, 10:39 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,649
Posted By Ernest72
It’s the journey not the destination, but when...

It’s the journey not the destination, but when the destination works out, that’s the sweet stuff in life.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-17-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 21,571
Posted By Ernest72
What a difference from the FRS. Enjoy the comfort.

What a difference from the FRS. Enjoy the comfort.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-24-2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,280
Posted By Ernest72
Crappy roads where I live does not always work...

Crappy roads where I live does not always work out for lighter wheels.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-19-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,595
Posted By Ernest72
I think we are all overthinking it here and...

I think we are all overthinking it here and splitting hairs. I remember back in the old Nasioc forum days when guys were spinning bearings in their WRX/STI people went nuts on what oil to use. Most,...
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