follow ft86club on our blog, twitter or facebook.
FT86CLUB
Ft86Club
Delicious Tuning
Register Garage Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Go Back   Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB > Search Forums


Showing results 1 to 26 of 26
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: cycleboy
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-28-2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
Haven't done anything to my car for quite awhile....

Haven't done anything to my car for quite awhile. Today she got her Xmas present - swapped stock exhaust for Borla catback.

Much lighter and seems to be noticeably quicker throttle response. ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-01-2015, 08:00 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
Not today, but yesterday I finally took her up...

Not today, but yesterday I finally took her up the 1 to see some real racecars at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Hwy 1 was fun in places when I could open her up and frustrating in others with people...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-28-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
I started using ONR to wash mine a year or more...

I started using ONR to wash mine a year or more ago and use only about a quart of distilled water for each wash. I really did it because it is easy and looks good, but the water savings are great.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-27-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
But is it better warm or cold for taking dust...

But is it better warm or cold for taking dust baths?

Our local reservoirs are in a pitiful state. NASA's statement that Ca. will be out of water in a year doesn't surprise me.

What does...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-27-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
It was 90 here on the West Coast yesterday. ...

It was 90 here on the West Coast yesterday.

Then again, we'll be drinking dirt and not washing ourselves a year from now.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2015, 11:41 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
The fronts weren't bad at all compared to the...

The fronts weren't bad at all compared to the rear. I didn't have anything to get the springs/strut to compress except me, so the LCA swap was a matter of getting underneath and shoving up until I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
Finally did something that's been a year in the...

Finally did something that's been a year in the works!

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8695/16279567323_b6ba583d8b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/qNz3ce)

SPL LCA's and RCE Yellows!
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-02-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
Yesterday I dried her off after the rain (yay...

Yesterday I dried her off after the rain (yay rain!). It looked like it was over.

Then it rained again. So I dried her off again.

Then it rained again.

At that point I decided I was going...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-27-2014, 10:05 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
Changed the oil and installed Fumoto valve. ...

Changed the oil and installed Fumoto valve. Future changes will be much easier!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-18-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
Unexpected free day off work, so I washed off the...

Unexpected free day off work, so I washed off the rain grime!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-14-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
Blocked the sound tube. Never was particularly...

Blocked the sound tube. Never was particularly bothered by it but figured it's a 10 second mod so try it. I think I like the quieter cabin this way! (I used the 12V plug from glove box.)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-01-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
Looked at my RCE Yellows in their box. It's...

Looked at my RCE Yellows in their box.

It's pouring rain, no car work this weekend.

I think I'll go drive to the grocery store for some beef bourguignon ingredients. Should be good for a rainy...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-17-2014, 09:33 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
This actually got installed Saturday, but today...

This actually got installed Saturday, but today was my chance to get some photos.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1536873#post1536873

New wheels & tires!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-16-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3725/12577657925_a9e...

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3725/12577657925_a9ecca7917.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/111839963@N05/12577657925/)
:cheers:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-31-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
Changed out tranny and diff oil for Gear 300. ...

Changed out tranny and diff oil for Gear 300.

Kind of a chore, because my jack and stands aren't the heights they need to be to work well with one another.

Didn't get a chance to drive it yet.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-17-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
Installed JPM Alcantara knee pads in the dash to...

Installed JPM Alcantara knee pads in the dash to go with the speaker panels. It looks great and though I haven't even driven it yet, I can tell my knees will be happy to not bash into the dash...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-08-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
Might have to design a whole strut and brace...

Might have to design a whole strut and brace system just to keep em perfect then! :bonk:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-07-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
Received and installed Perrin tips. No...

Received and installed Perrin tips.

No photos as in the 20 min it took me, it went from dusk to dark. They appear to look great, but the anal retentive bit of me says I will need to measure a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-03-2014, 12:14 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
I wouldn't call it a huge difference, but it is...

I wouldn't call it a huge difference, but it is noticeable. The stick just seems to want to go to the next gear, particularly any combos that cross center (2-3, 4-5, and vice versa). It's just very...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-02-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
I forgot to add the "after MTEC spring install"...

I forgot to add the "after MTEC spring install" celebratory photo.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5477/11720480704_a2260465e0.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/111839963@N05/11720480704/)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-29-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
I put on some new back wheelz and tyrz! ...

I put on some new back wheelz and tyrz! :party0030:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7438/11634926535_2dca91d446.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/111839963@N05/11634926535/)
Oh, since everyone's...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-29-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
Nope, 100% stock.

Nope, 100% stock.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-29-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
So I've heard! Going to take it slow and remain...

So I've heard! Going to take it slow and remain calm. And I've got homebrew on tap for when I'm done and need a cold one!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-28-2013, 11:17 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
MTEC springs tomorrow, just didn't have time...

MTEC springs tomorrow, just didn't have time today after hunting down the appropriate 27mm socket, u-joint, and torque wrench.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-28-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
Installed JDM clear side markers w/ amber LEDs...

Installed JDM clear side markers w/ amber LEDs from Vicious.

Before
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7455/11614168314_1115b494f6_q.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/111839963@N05/11614168314/)

...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-03-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By cycleboy
Washed, removed more water spots, shined her up...

Washed, removed more water spots, shined her up with quick wax. Water spots are still there, but getting better bit by bit.

No pictures because after that I was busy brewing and bottling beer!
Showing results 1 to 26 of 26

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:41 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.