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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-13-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,440
Posted By xdavidx
I find getting them old, the issues are a...

I find getting them old, the issues are a constant headache even if you have excess cash. I used to enjoy it, but now I'm too busy to deal with it.


My order is in. Black on black, open pore...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-08-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,440
Posted By xdavidx
Weird, it won't let me quote your comment. ...

Weird, it won't let me quote your comment.


The options are bit much. Everything has so many variations. There are like 5 or 6 different wheels which each can come with runflats or real tires,...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-08-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,440
Posted By xdavidx
I do like the M3P, but don't know how my access...

I do like the M3P, but don't know how my access to regular charging will be over the next 3 years... so electric is kind of out.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-08-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,440
Posted By xdavidx
Lease..... I have learned from experience never...

Lease..... I have learned from experience never to buy an expensive german luxury car (new or used). Lease deals are really good, 60% residual after 3 years / 36k miles. From my experience they...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-08-2019, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,440
Posted By xdavidx
Thanks. That is reassuring to hear. It looks...

Thanks. That is reassuring to hear. It looks like I'm going to have to order it to get it how I want. So many damn options that the likelihood that a dealer has exactly what I want in stock is...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-07-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,440
Posted By xdavidx
New BMW M340i

Anyone got an opinion or experience with this car yet? I'm considering adding as my daily...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 11-01-2019, 02:20 PM
Replies: 84,004
Views: 13,753,494
Posted By xdavidx
Bit of a life change for me coming up... Just...

Bit of a life change for me coming up... Just accepted a new job and moving from LA to Newport Beach. Selling my house and going to rent an apartment near my new office for a bit. This means no...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-31-2019, 04:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,442
Posted By xdavidx
Car industry: You like driving? Me: Yes. Car...

Car industry: You like driving?
Me: Yes.
Car industry: I will sell you a car that's good to drive for $150k+.

Me: I can't afford that.
Car industry: Obviously, you don't like driving. Let...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-30-2019, 11:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,138
Posted By xdavidx
You won't ever get alignment correct yourself. ...

You won't ever get alignment correct yourself. I'd recommend finding an alignment shop that deals with lowered cars also. Standard shops may just put you to factory spec, but good alignment with...
Forum: Southern California 10-29-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 759
Posted By xdavidx
Moving to OC, Rental w/ garage recommendations?

Hey guys. It looks like I'm going to be moving to the Huntington Beach/Newport Beach/Cost Mesa area. Wondering if anyone has any suggestions for good apartment complexes with garages in the area? ...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-28-2019, 05:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,294
Posted By xdavidx
I'll pay $2k!!!

I'll pay $2k!!!
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-28-2019, 04:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,294
Posted By xdavidx
I plugged mine on the test drive and never went...

I plugged mine on the test drive and never went back. While I don't mind some real engine/exhaust noise if required to make good power, fake piped in noise just for the sake of noise never appealed...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-28-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 84,004
Views: 13,753,494
Posted By xdavidx
I hate waiting...

I hate waiting...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-25-2019, 07:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,662
Posted By xdavidx
They give you sachs dampers and brembo brakes all...

They give you sachs dampers and brembo brakes all around for only $1,270 and you complain... Can't believe they didn't also include some $3k wheels with that. Cheap bastards.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-25-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,834
Posted By xdavidx
Sounds like it's not too late to return it... ...

Sounds like it's not too late to return it...



That would be my advice
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-25-2019, 03:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,149
Posted By xdavidx
I will take back my cynicism and snarky comment. ...

I will take back my cynicism and snarky comment. I see lots of people post things they are perplexed by how to fix when they are under warranty and can just bring it back to the dealer, have a cup...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-25-2019, 02:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,149
Posted By xdavidx
Simple fix, don't downshift to 5th. Not much...

Simple fix, don't downshift to 5th. Not much purpose for it anyway... if you are downshifting to pass you probably need more power than 5th and if you are downshifting to go slower 4th is a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-23-2019, 07:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,743
Posted By xdavidx
I love my 86 as much as the next guy, but they...

I love my 86 as much as the next guy, but they are about as collectible as cans of tuna. OP should just do whatever he wants, drive the snot out of it, and not care about anything else. This is the...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-23-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,826
Posted By xdavidx
Hit one hell of a pothole today at freeway...

Hit one hell of a pothole today at freeway speeds. Pretty sure it would have messed up a normal wheel, but these wheels were just like.. What pothole? There was a pothole? Didn't notice...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-22-2019, 07:26 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 30,463
Posted By xdavidx
Can someone please tell me what the absolute...

Can someone please tell me what the absolute perfect car is?



First I thought it was an affordable, raw/pure, reliable, efficient, crazy good handling japanese car, but then I found out it...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-22-2019, 01:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,743
Posted By xdavidx
Yeap, it can't hurt resale any more than the cost...

Yeap, it can't hurt resale any more than the cost to purchase and reapply the stickers. Even then, if someone doesn't like them (myself included) then it might actually help resale.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-14-2019, 09:17 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,258
Posted By xdavidx
Best tires for LA winter Bridgestone...

Best tires for LA winter



Bridgestone RE-71R


Drive these well below california freezing; as low as 70 deg F in the worst of winter and they grip great.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-10-2019, 07:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,720
Posted By xdavidx
I only get about -0.0000000000000000000000001 due...

I only get about -0.0000000000000000000000001 due to a slightly lower ride height from the added weight.


Have noticed a strange rattling noise coming from the glove box though ever since I put...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-10-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,720
Posted By xdavidx
I have a set of camber bolts in the glove box.......

I have a set of camber bolts in the glove box.... Doesn't seem to help :)
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-10-2019, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,720
Posted By xdavidx
Correct! No power and understeer (no front...

Correct! No power and understeer (no front camber adjustment), the fronts get lots of abuse and the rears get very little.



I found it kind of funny that the service techs didn't recognize...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-10-2019, 01:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,720
Posted By xdavidx
Unusual Tire Wear - Test

Just got my 86 serviced and the dealer noted with confusion that my front tires were significantly more worn than my rear. They had not been rotated. Who knows why? :)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-30-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 71,880
Posted By xdavidx
My demands for the 2nd gen: 1) More...

My demands for the 2nd gen:


1) More rattles! I'd especially like to see things like the front windshield, undercar components, and all of the knobs rattle in some kind of way that gives the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-16-2019, 01:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,377
Posted By xdavidx
New cars just keep getting worse and worse... I...

New cars just keep getting worse and worse... I always wanted them to revert back to the tall kidney grills of the old days, but not like this. Looks like they are getting their styling inspiration...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-10-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,454
Posted By xdavidx
Yes, you are. Your car can either be loud or not...

Yes, you are. Your car can either be loud or not loud. Being really loud and popping and banging, but not so loud that it seems to be beyond some arbitrary threshold you have... is being exhaust...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 09-06-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,021
Posted By xdavidx
Go flock yourself! Good idea to try it...

Go flock yourself!


Good idea to try it out on a part out dash. Don't want to flock your dash up and then be totally flocked if it doesn't turn out well.
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