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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-28-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By HotLavaMann
2025 4RUNNER Official First Photo Teaser View

This was just posted this morning...

https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/threads/2025-4runner-official-first-photo-teaser-by-toyota-in-heritage-blue-jan-4-2025-release-date-hint.1277/

Love the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-07-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 594
Posted By HotLavaMann
Lightbulb 4Runner 6th Gen (2025+)!!

Looks like the 2025 4Runner is now out publicly testing:

https://www.4runner6g.com/forum/threads/2025-4runner-spied-testing-in-public-first-prototype-pics.1258/

This will likely be my next...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 06-12-2021, 07:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,580
Posted By HotLavaMann
It may be that the path of least resistance is to...

It may be that the path of least resistance is to trade it in next month when I get the Mustang Mach E and thus at least get the sales tax break.
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 06-10-2021, 03:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,580
Posted By HotLavaMann
Seems that BringATrailer has no interest in my...

Seems that BringATrailer has no interest in my FR-S.. sigh. I think that means that they aren't interested in any FR-S as mine was about as "unique as they will come" as far as First 86 badges and...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 06-09-2021, 11:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,580
Posted By HotLavaMann
Ok so I'm going to say this is no longer for sale...

Ok so I'm going to say this is no longer for sale on this site as I'm putting it up on BringATrailer.com and they don't want it for sale anywhere else. I'll let you know how that goes.
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 05-24-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,580
Posted By HotLavaMann
I was just looking into BaT this weekend. ...

I was just looking into BaT this weekend. Figured I'd try this forum first since a) I've got history here and b) it's $99 less than BaT. Looks like I will need to go take a ton more pictures of the...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 05-24-2021, 01:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,580
Posted By HotLavaMann
Ah that's a good idea. I do believe we had a...

Ah that's a good idea. I do believe we had a beer together on that trip down to Long Beach. Glad to see you're still having fun.

My next car arrives in mid-July. It's a Mustang Mach-E...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 05-24-2021, 01:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,580
Posted By HotLavaMann
Yes, I had the valve spring recall work done two...

Yes, I had the valve spring recall work done two years ago.

I think the two opinions above kind of capture my own ambivalence about it. For those of us who love these cars, having the First 86...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 05-24-2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,580
Posted By HotLavaMann
I'd like some opinions here... am I correct here...

I'd like some opinions here... am I correct here in thinking the First86 plaques make it somewhat a unique car? Or do I just pretend they aren't there and trade it in to the dealer?

The dealers...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 05-24-2021, 01:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,580
Posted By HotLavaMann
2013 First86 FR-S Hot Lava 6M with 55K in WA state

So I haven't been on this forum for a long time but it's time to sell my hot lava FR-S that was one of the first 86s imported in 2012. It was part of the First 86 program with special plaques, a...
Forum: Northwest 02-13-2017, 09:46 PM
Replies: 2,457
Views: 572,114
Posted By HotLavaMann
The TRD exhaust is swapped/sold.

The TRD exhaust is swapped/sold.
Forum: Northwest 02-13-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2,457
Views: 572,114
Posted By HotLavaMann
Have the TRD exhaust and midpipe but have decided...

Have the TRD exhaust and midpipe but have decided it's too loud for me and want to swap back to OEM. (Getting too old I guess...) Anyone have OEM exhaust they want to swap for TRD? This is for a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-02-2015, 03:01 AM
Replies: 1,534
Views: 329,889
Posted By HotLavaMann
Well you guys have a ton more miles than I have...

Well you guys have a ton more miles than I have on mine with about 24K. Still going strong and no plans to sell it.


I bought a Honda CB1100 deluxe as a new toy for the times when the weather...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-26-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,612
Posted By HotLavaMann
don't like how it drives?

What are you trying to accomplish here? You don't like how the red FR-S drives and so you think going to the silver one will be better? It's the exact same drive train, engine, etc. They should...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-26-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,003
Posted By HotLavaMann
My "Best Wife Ever Story" : I was riding my...

My "Best Wife Ever Story" : I was riding my motorcycle to work and she said "what type of a sports car would you drive if you weren't riding a motorcycle?" ... so I went out and order the ordered...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-12-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 82,063
Posted By HotLavaMann
Follow up

To follow up on this thread, I haven't noticed any difference in handling. Two things to point out: 1) I don't autocross or track the car so I don't strain the frame much. 2) It handles as good as...
Forum: Audio/Visual, Electronics, Infotainment, NAV 07-12-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 979
Posted By HotLavaMann
FS: YASHU (Yet Another Stock Head Unit)

Works great, looks like new. $100 obo and I'll pay ground shipping, you pay if you want it quicker.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 07-12-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 945
Posted By HotLavaMann
F/S stock exhaust and midpipe, in Pacific NW

For some bizarre reason, do you need another stock muffler and midpipe? Perhaps mice have moved into yours and eaten through the mesh? ( That's some tough mice and you clearly need to drive your...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-09-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 80,926
Posted By HotLavaMann
Ok, you guys convinced me. I've already got the...

Ok, you guys convinced me. I've already got the TRD cold intake box and have debating whether to go with an Invidia or the TRD cat-back.
After reading this thread, I did a bit of price research...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-17-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 728
Views: 330,925
Posted By HotLavaMann
Not that I noticed. I had the $75 TRD drop-in...

Not that I noticed. I had the $75 TRD drop-in before I got this one and didn't notice any difference where as with this one I do tend to notice the difference. Mine is pure stock except for this...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-10-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 728
Views: 330,925
Posted By HotLavaMann
True but that comes back to my question : why...

True but that comes back to my question : why isn't this the default intake for the FR-S? COGS are lower and performance is better. Only thing is that Scion can then get $365 from us in aftermarket...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-10-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 728
Views: 330,925
Posted By HotLavaMann
I installed this last night and have nothing but...

I installed this last night and have nothing but praise for it. Why is it not the default air intake for this car? It has 1/4 of the parts and is basically just a big plastic box so COGS must be...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-06-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 76,367
Posted By HotLavaMann
I've owned an S2000 (AP2) when I got on the list...

I've owned an S2000 (AP2) when I got on the list to buy the FR-S. The S2000 drives like a dream. I just found the cockpit too cramped and the seats woefully uncomfortable. I looked into replacing...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-07-2013, 12:57 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 82,063
Posted By HotLavaMann
Both doors fit great. No issues with opening or...

Both doors fit great. No issues with opening or closing. I can't really say it gives any louder "thud" when closing. Sounds about the same.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-07-2013, 12:55 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 82,063
Posted By HotLavaMann
Thanks for the suggestion. I found in the doc...

Thanks for the suggestion. I found in the doc that they are specifying 23 nm for these screws.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-06-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 61,864
Posted By HotLavaMann
DIY posted

I posted pictures and quick summary in the DIY section for the door stabilizers.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-06-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 82,063
Posted By HotLavaMann
DIY : TRD Door Stabilizers

Installed the TRD Door Stabilizer kit today. Ordered it from Carson Toyota in CA for $190 or so and shipping was free as it was included with the TRD spoiler I ordered at same time.
The instructions...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-06-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 61,864
Posted By HotLavaMann
So I installed these today (will post a DIY...

So I installed these today (will post a DIY article briefly as I took some pictures).
I can confirm that they are a bit of a bitch to install. The hard part was loosening the screws holding the...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-04-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,459
Posted By HotLavaMann
I just had my tires rotated at 7000 miles and...

I just had my tires rotated at 7000 miles and there was equal wear front and back. ( I thought it a bit strange because I certainly let the back end move out going around corners etc). Just another...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-27-2013, 02:26 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 189,293
Posted By HotLavaMann
I really like that dark green. The wheels and...

I really like that dark green. The wheels and the drop are a bit over the top for my taste but the color .... so cool!
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