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Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-19-2014, 11:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,950
Posted By 993Fan
No worries. LEDs require driver circuits...

No worries.

LEDs require driver circuits which provide a combination of pulsing and/or pulse width modulation (the latter is only needed if the LEDs are intended to have different intensities at...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-19-2014, 11:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,950
Posted By 993Fan
I don't get the LED craze. I see a lot of cars,...

I don't get the LED craze. I see a lot of cars, stop lights, etc, with partially burned out LED clusters. Instead of spending $1.50 to replace a bulb, the owner gets to spend $500 to replace the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 26,721
Posted By 993Fan
Not for long!

Not for long!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,480
Posted By 993Fan
Nobody else buys these things. :)

Nobody else buys these things. :)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2014, 12:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,028
Posted By 993Fan
Don't fix it! As soon as you fix it,...

Don't fix it!

As soon as you fix it, you'll hear the next thing that's rattling which will be much harder to fix or ignore...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-19-2014, 12:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,477
Posted By 993Fan
I bought my car from Heuberger (through Clint, of...

I bought my car from Heuberger (through Clint, of course :)) and even they wouldn't reprogram anything for free.

In the particular case of turning DRLs off, they wouldn't do it at all because of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2014, 12:24 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 14,480
Posted By 993Fan
Around here, FRSs/BRZs are as rare as Teslas --...

Around here, FRSs/BRZs are as rare as Teslas -- which means every time you hop on a freeway you'll see at least one.

But this is SoCal where just about the only car that might make someone look...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-17-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 26,721
Posted By 993Fan
Rates don't go up after a comprehensive claim. ...

Rates don't go up after a comprehensive claim.

Since you know you hit a dog, stand your ground. If you have any pics of blood and guts, present them.

But they know full well that hitting...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-16-2014, 10:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,962
Posted By 993Fan
Stock's just fine, imo. But if you're going to...

Stock's just fine, imo. But if you're going to do it, why not something a bit more interesting...

http://customwoodshiftknobs.com/Catalog/707-7t.jpg

http://customwoodshiftknobs.com/
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-16-2014, 07:09 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 17,093
Posted By 993Fan
I DD my manual BRZ. It's ideal for my...

I DD my manual BRZ. It's ideal for my circumstances. Daily driving a car with a manual tranny never gets old and the FRS/BRZ is particularly well suited for DD duty utility- and fun-wise.
...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-16-2014, 02:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 37,108
Posted By 993Fan
Nice to see they chose to spend the marginal...

Nice to see they chose to spend the marginal budget on the engine instead of ridiculous stuff like mood lighting.

BTW, nicely useful first post - welcome!
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-16-2014, 12:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 37,108
Posted By 993Fan
I haven't had my BRZ long enough for this to...

I haven't had my BRZ long enough for this to become a problem. But regular excursions to redline are said to burn off these deposits. I'm currently testing this theory...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-16-2014, 12:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 26,721
Posted By 993Fan
Well, that means your best estimate will be...

Well, that means your best estimate will be around $995. :)

But if you do end up using your insurance, try to find a Porsche-certified repair facility. They have some serious certification...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-15-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 26,721
Posted By 993Fan
dog gone

dog gone
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-15-2014, 11:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 26,721
Posted By 993Fan
That's a legitimate comprehensive claim. ...

That's a legitimate comprehensive claim. Hopefully you opted for a low deductible...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-15-2014, 10:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,793
Posted By 993Fan
I'd be worried about mice leisurely chewing on my...

I'd be worried about mice leisurely chewing on my spark plug wires without one of these...

http://carcapsule.com/images/categories/130.png

http://www.carcapsule.com/
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-03-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,336
Posted By 993Fan
They'll be even lovelier with some brake dust on...

They'll be even lovelier with some brake dust on them...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-02-2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,398
Posted By 993Fan
If you enjoy working on cars, buy a new FRS/BRZ...

If you enjoy working on cars, buy a new FRS/BRZ as a fun DD and a separate project car from simpler times like a Karmann Ghia. You should be able to do both and have lots of money left over for...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-02-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,500
Posted By 993Fan
Assuming you have a manual, this should never...

Assuming you have a manual, this should never happen if you react correctly to the spin -- "both feet in and come to a complete stop".

Besides, the corner workers should be dealing with the cars...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-02-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,773
Posted By 993Fan
Always. In some cars, if you stop fueling...

Always.

In some cars, if you stop fueling when the pump stops automatically, you'll wind up with a quarter-tank-full -- Porsches come to mind. If the pump's fuel flow rate is close to the tank's...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-18-2014, 12:40 AM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,802,710
Posted By 993Fan
Nice shot! But where's the squadron of pelicans...

Nice shot! But where's the squadron of pelicans in a low-altitude fly-by in the near background...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-18-2014, 12:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,802
Posted By 993Fan
Skip it. There's nothing like freshly clayed and...

Skip it. There's nothing like freshly clayed and polished paint, chips and all.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-16-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,162
Posted By 993Fan
Not that this should matter to anyone, but the FM...

Not that this should matter to anyone, but the FM says this vehicle shouldn't be push started...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-16-2014, 12:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,786
Posted By 993Fan
At least we know where it was made...

At least we know where it was made...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-15-2014, 11:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,210
Posted By 993Fan
FWIW, high performance Italian engines all spend...

FWIW, high performance Italian engines all spend some time on a test stand at redline before being installed.

For example, here's what Maserati does:...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-15-2014, 08:09 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 26,628
Posted By 993Fan
I hope it's fake stitching for the fake leather...

I hope it's fake stitching for the fake leather in the center, just for consistency's sake! Not sure what the point of actually stitching vinyl would be...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-15-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 26,628
Posted By 993Fan
Sweaty hands notwithstanding, the Monroney...

Sweaty hands notwithstanding, the Monroney sticker for my BRZ lists leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-15-2014, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,762
Posted By 993Fan
Have you considered using industrial velcro or...

Have you considered using industrial velcro or neodymium magnets?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-15-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 26,628
Posted By 993Fan
Thanks for the belly laugh!

Thanks for the belly laugh!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-15-2014, 03:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,210
Posted By 993Fan
lol...

lol...
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