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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-15-2021, 02:47 PM
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Posted By mrg666
May I ask what store and where, please?

May I ask what store and where, please?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-15-2021, 01:03 PM
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Posted By mrg666
Replaced the steering wheel. ...

Replaced the steering wheel.

https://i.imgur.com/61ToPUV.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-28-2020, 09:00 AM
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Posted By mrg666
Still beautiful :thumbsup:

Still beautiful :thumbsup:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-27-2020, 10:15 PM
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Posted By mrg666
Wink Nope, jacuzzi works better for all purposes ;)

Nope, jacuzzi works better for all purposes ;)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-27-2020, 07:18 PM
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Posted By mrg666
Key is rinsing in a river next week, no rust so...

Key is rinsing in a river next week, no rust so far. :thumbsup:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-27-2020, 02:15 PM
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Posted By mrg666
Our Honda Odyssey was idling luck a diesel truck...

Our Honda Odyssey was idling luck a diesel truck after 100K miles. Dealer recommended valve readjustment for $500. I have applied Sea Foam exacly like I have done with my FR-S and it was running like...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-27-2020, 12:54 PM
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Posted By mrg666
A 16 oz. bottle is perfect for 4oz. into the oil...

A 16 oz. bottle is perfect for 4oz. into the oil and 12 oz. into full fuel tank. I changed the oil after using half of fuel since I didn't want to drive with all that sludge in the oil. Engine was...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-27-2020, 11:31 AM
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Posted By mrg666
Sea-foam'ed and oil changed. After Sea Foam,...

Sea-foam'ed and oil changed. After Sea Foam, engine is running and idling so much smoother. Highly recommended if the engine is over 50K
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-19-2020, 11:27 AM
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Posted By mrg666
WOW! Good luck and have fun!

WOW! Good luck and have fun!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-15-2020, 02:35 PM
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Posted By mrg666
I got new tires installed, Goodyear Eagle F1...

I got new tires installed, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric AS. I usually replace in November but there was a good sale on Tirerack and General G-Max AS05 tires were almost at the end of life after more...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-30-2020, 09:32 AM
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Posted By mrg666
I want to see bigger pictures of your complete...

I want to see bigger pictures of your complete car with the wide-body kit and wing.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-15-2020, 08:55 PM
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Posted By mrg666
Then, I would stick with FXT cooler for daily...

Then, I would stick with FXT cooler for daily driving.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-15-2020, 07:54 PM
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Posted By mrg666
I had the similar oil cooler. And it was just...

I had the similar oil cooler. And it was just fine for daily driving with JRSC. But for track, it is not enough.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-15-2020, 07:27 PM
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Posted By mrg666
It was ~5 hours work for me, since I did the...

It was ~5 hours work for me, since I did the first time. Someone with better tools and experience can do in 3 hours. No cutting or drilling involved but radiator needed a lot of wiggling mostly...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-15-2020, 07:01 PM
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Posted By mrg666
Installed the Jackson Racing dual radiator.

Installed the Jackson Racing dual radiator.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-07-2020, 09:18 AM
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Posted By mrg666
I know this one (link below) but I would prefer...

I know this one (link below) but I would prefer your Hakone version for the pattern and red logo. Very nice
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-05-2020, 12:51 PM
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Posted By mrg666
Good riddance of chrome, they look very good!...

Good riddance of chrome, they look very good! :wub:

A suggestion: I would move the brake lights to previously signal lights using red leds ... well, on a second thought, I think it would be...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-20-2020, 02:41 PM
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Posted By mrg666
It was really dirty after the winter. While...

It was really dirty after the winter. While trying to avoid electrical parts, I think this much cleaning is enough. Thank you!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-20-2020, 01:39 PM
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Posted By mrg666
Changed oil and cleaned up the engine bay ...

Changed oil and cleaned up the engine bay
https://i.imgur.com/FxXtzsO.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-01-2020, 06:22 PM
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Posted By mrg666
I would also replace those so-called "safe" valve...

I would also replace those so-called "safe" valve springs. Mine failed outside recall. It is a lot of work to take out the engine again just for valve springs.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-01-2020, 04:01 PM
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Posted By mrg666
Rebuilding the engine is the hardest thing you...

Rebuilding the engine is the hardest thing you can do on this car. Will you do machining to upgrade oil pump as well? Good luck to you.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-14-2020, 03:19 AM
Replies: 24,554
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Posted By mrg666
Yes, my car wasn't in the recall but the springs...

Yes, my car wasn't in the recall but the springs failed anyway. I am not sure if it was related to FI or just a defective part. Dealer did the work and asked if I wanted to go with an aftermarket...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-11-2020, 07:11 PM
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Posted By mrg666
Stock valve springs failed outside recall and I...

Stock valve springs failed outside recall and I got GSC 5756 valve springs installed with a fresh set of spark plugs this week. It was expensive since my warranty was void. But I had the option of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-05-2019, 11:11 AM
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Posted By mrg666
You got lucky, enjoy!

You got lucky, enjoy!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-03-2019, 06:24 PM
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Posted By mrg666
That is a beauty!

That is a beauty!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-03-2019, 06:23 PM
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Posted By mrg666
I'll just go and check my oil right now. I had...

I'll just go and check my oil right now. I had stopped doing that after seeing no oil loss several times in the past. But I emptied a catch can couple weeks ago. So ....
Edit: Oil level is fine...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-09-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 24,554
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Posted By mrg666
Yes it does. But, I am suspecting, it is only...

Yes it does. But, I am suspecting, it is only doing effective oil-to-water heat exchange when water thermostat is allowing the coolant circulation through the radiator. At the same time, air-to-oil...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-09-2019, 12:27 PM
Replies: 24,554
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Posted By mrg666
Agreed! I have the OEM oil cooler/regulator...

Agreed! I have the OEM oil cooler/regulator installed and looking for something more powerful. Dual radiator seems to work differently and I not sure about its cold weather benefits.

There is this...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-09-2019, 11:36 AM
Replies: 24,554
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Posted By mrg666
Yes, this one, there are multiple threads about...

Yes, this one, there are multiple threads about this.

https://i.imgur.com/jYFdZwF.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-09-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,166,007
Posted By mrg666
Thermostat would be a solution to under cooling...

Thermostat would be a solution to under cooling oil. But in that case, two thermostats (coolant and oil) will eliminate the temperature regulation ability since liquid to liquid heat exchange will...
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