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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-16-2023, 04:13 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,323
Posted By sneaky_pete
what I don't understand about all of this is why...

what I don't understand about all of this is why Toyota/Subaru didn't come across this problem during the development of the FA24 Gen2 BRZ/GR86.

surely they would have tracked this car hard...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-16-2023, 03:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 479
Posted By sneaky_pete
found! source of dash or instrument cluster rattle/buzzing

finally FFS, found the source of an annoying rattle I have been chasing for a while. over coarse chip road surfaces I have this buzzing kind of rattle that sounds like it is coming from the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-25-2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By sneaky_pete
is your car relearning idle after the tune? ...

is your car relearning idle after the tune?

I recently replaced my battery and my idle was all over the place (Stage 2+ tune), stalled it as well. after a couple of hours driving everything went...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-24-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1,935
Views: 690,118
Posted By sneaky_pete
looking at this kit and have a couple of...

looking at this kit and have a couple of questions.

I am running an OEM Forester XT oil cooler with the coolant lines fed from the throttle body coolant hose. Does this kit provide an option to...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-04-2022, 03:40 AM
Replies: 255
Views: 48,214
Posted By sneaky_pete
I was 47 when I bought my 86 GTS a couple of...

I was 47 when I bought my 86 GTS a couple of years ago - bought it off a guy who was 53.

I was going to keep it stock but a couple of things pi$$ed me off about it so I fixed those. one thing...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-02-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 15,000
Posted By sneaky_pete
so the red is a metallic paint and not flat red?

so the red is a metallic paint and not flat red?
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 12-30-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 84,895
Posted By sneaky_pete
I have a rattle in my 86 but sadly (because I...

I have a rattle in my 86 but sadly (because I want to find the rattle!!) this wasn't my problem. I have done a video on the repair process that should help others. As I didn't have a disintegrated...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-04-2021, 10:55 PM
Replies: 646
Views: 139,865
Posted By sneaky_pete
I put a 2.5" XForce cat back on my 1st gen a...

I put a 2.5" XForce cat back on my 1st gen a couple of months ago. very happy with the sound (not super loud - just meaty when on it), the price and the build quality.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-22-2021, 05:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,176
Posted By sneaky_pete
+1. I went with the TRD lowering springs and TRD...

+1. I went with the TRD lowering springs and TRD swaybars for a few reasons. First this package was developed for the car so it's going to be a good setup with the stock dampers - which I've found,...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-20-2021, 04:51 PM
Replies: 581
Views: 113,541
Posted By sneaky_pete
yep - when you get headers and a tune on the 2.0...

yep - when you get headers and a tune on the 2.0 the torque curve is similar, comes on early, and is flat.

I'd be surprised if the addition of aftermarket headers and a tune will have as much...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-29-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,052
Posted By sneaky_pete
yep - I think I have the longer ones as it seems...

yep - I think I have the longer ones as it seems this revision came in during May 2013. seems to have been many revisions to valves and vale train over the years. will run my VIN and see what comes...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-29-2021, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,052
Posted By sneaky_pete
OK thanks for that. just curious as I have a...

OK thanks for that. just curious as I have a November 2013 (MY14) build 86 GTS and was wondering if there was an easy way to tell if my engine has the revisions.
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-29-2021, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,052
Posted By sneaky_pete
was this a revision between MY13 and MY14...

was this a revision between MY13 and MY14 designated cars or did it change by build date?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-27-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 988
Posted By sneaky_pete
this happens with a lot of early models, mine...

this happens with a lot of early models, mine included. the stock tune on these early cars is not great. I fixed mine with Stage1 tune when my vehicle was stock and that got rid of the erratic...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-27-2021, 01:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,463
Posted By sneaky_pete
I'm in Australia and get the same speedo error vs...

I'm in Australia and get the same speedo error vs GPS in every car I've driven, our 86, Tucson, Cruze, Aurion, Camry, Commodore, RAV4 the list goes on and on. completely normal and nothing to be...
Forum: Software Tuning 07-04-2021, 04:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,503
Posted By sneaky_pete
I went with catless UEL headers and overpipe...

I went with catless UEL headers and overpipe (came as a kit) and left the rest of the exhaust bone stock. K & N drop in. Stage 2+ OFT tune.

It makes a real difference to the car, as other have...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-01-2021, 04:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,363
Posted By sneaky_pete
GL4 is fine for the gearbox, however GL5 is not...

GL4 is fine for the gearbox, however GL5 is not recommended at all, do not use GL5 in the gearbox. GL5 for the differential only.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-23-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 43,274
Posted By sneaky_pete
When I think of classic NA 4 cylinder engines I...

When I think of classic NA 4 cylinder engines I think of 4AGE, SR20DE, K/F Series, G13B (often overlooked gem).

Whilst the FA20, even with it flaws, makes impressive numbers from its 2.0 litres...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-18-2020, 08:56 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 33,238
Posted By sneaky_pete
the lower part of the rear bumper/guards are...

the lower part of the rear bumper/guards are pulled in exposing a lot more of the tyre from behind than seems normal - bring on the stone chips!!

I don't like the bonnet and front guard treatment....
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-17-2020, 05:33 AM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 461,154
Posted By sneaky_pete
yep. Toybaru better not pull a mid-life update...

yep. Toybaru better not pull a mid-life update in a couple of years and suddenly pull a turbo version out of their ar$e.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-17-2020, 05:26 AM
Replies: 540
Views: 110,893
Posted By sneaky_pete
add me to the list. the balance of the existing...

add me to the list. the balance of the existing car is fantastic in its natural habitat = twisty mountain roads.

I've added UEL catless headers, overpipe and a tune to my MY14 86 and it's a...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-11-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,555
Posted By sneaky_pete
thanks for that - 21mm poly front bushings don't...

thanks for that - 21mm poly front bushings don't seem that common! whiteline make 16mm rear poly bushings.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-10-2020, 06:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,555
Posted By sneaky_pete
just checked mine and they are rubber rather than...

just checked mine and they are rubber rather than poly. my kit came with the new bushings all new hardware and grease as well.

could be a future upgrade to swap out my rubber bushings for poly...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-10-2020, 05:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By sneaky_pete
+1 to this^ I put whiteline rear swaybar...

+1 to this^

I put whiteline rear swaybar endlinks in at the start of the year and whilst I remember them not slipping straight in, they were nowhere near as difficult to get in as you're...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-14-2020, 06:02 AM
Replies: 414
Views: 109,503
Posted By sneaky_pete
eighty-six gets the chix

eighty-six gets the chix
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-14-2020, 05:41 AM
Replies: 454
Views: 94,052
Posted By sneaky_pete
I'm 49. Bought my MY14 86 GTS nearly two years...

I'm 49. Bought my MY14 86 GTS nearly two years ago from a dude who was 54. I'd been thinking about getting one for around 6 months after taking my nephews 86 for a spin - most of that time was...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-17-2020, 06:56 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 21,586
Posted By sneaky_pete
+1 Penrite GL4 for the transmission and Penrite...

+1 Penrite GL4 for the transmission and Penrite GL5 for the diff!
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-16-2020, 06:13 AM
Replies: 745
Views: 436,271
Posted By sneaky_pete
if the cruise control disengages when you put the...

if the cruise control disengages when you put the clutch in then it is OK.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-16-2020, 06:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,826
Posted By sneaky_pete
1st to 2nd shift issue is pretty much normal when...

1st to 2nd shift issue is pretty much normal when the car is cold. once the gearbox is properly warm (after 15 minutes of driving) you shouldn't have a problem.
Forum: Software Tuning 07-08-2020, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,481
Posted By sneaky_pete
try here: http://www.wayneroms.com/ I don't...

try here: http://www.wayneroms.com/

I don't know the answers to your questions on E85 but these ROMs are developed in Oz so should be based on our fuel.

I am using a Stage 2+ tune from that...
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