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Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-18-2022, 02:30 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 13,256
Posted By James H
Next time you know, someone will start to say the...

Next time you know, someone will start to say the GR86 is better than a Cayman GT4 :lol:
My friend's boss has one. I drove it for a little while. That GT4 is the perfect sport cars. Everything is so...
Forum: CANADA 02-17-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,715
Posted By James H
My experience is that you can survive if you...

My experience is that you can survive if you really have to but even with snow tire, you are at a MAJOR handicap during the Canadian winter.
I have to drive very very slowly and carefully (maybe...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 11-20-2020, 11:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,907
Posted By James H
The More and more horsepower plus heavier and...

The More and more horsepower plus heavier and heavier formula is getting old. It's the car manufacturers getting lazy and brainwashing consumers into thinking lower 0-60 and higher bhp is better....
Forum: CANADA 11-10-2020, 10:16 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 24,123
Posted By James H
That's definitely one of my favourites amongst...

That's definitely one of my favourites amongst other words like "shall make best effort, at their discretion, reasonable amount". Just to name a few.
Nobody said anything about whether they have...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-08-2020, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2,577
Views: 824,099
Posted By James H
LOL this brings back memory of a guy I knew back...

LOL this brings back memory of a guy I knew back in college. He has a switch to turn off the brake lights in his GTI so people following him had no idea when he is backing off the throttle on the...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-31-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 457,452
Posted By James H
I was looking at a MX-5 ad and had the same...

I was looking at a MX-5 ad and had the same thought. there is a ceiling price for certain cars and Mazda is mad to charge over $40K for that car. I think the sweet spot is $35-37K.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-31-2019, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 457,452
Posted By James H
I concur also. It's amazing when you compare the...

I concur also. It's amazing when you compare the interior of 5 year old Civics to Mercedes or BMW of the same age. The interior of Japanese cars hold up well, no rattling, creaking or gaps. Can't say...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-11-2019, 03:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,028
Posted By James H
I hope that tire shop was smart enough to have...

I hope that tire shop was smart enough to have you sign a waiver stating the car is for show only and not for public road driving. If anything happens to you, you or anyone else affected by the tires...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-21-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,016
Posted By James H
Maybe the OP doesn't even have to tell the...

Maybe the OP doesn't even have to tell the dealer. They will know when he shows up
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-21-2019, 05:43 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 41,443
Posted By James H
... but not in a good way. They stand out like...

... but not in a good way. They stand out like how the elephant man would stand out in a crowd :lol:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-06-2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,159
Posted By James H
The odds are better than buying a 2020 Corvette....

The odds are better than buying a 2020 Corvette. First mid engine Vette with completely new engine and chassis from the General! Number of TSBs may hit triple digit:lol:
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-04-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,692
Posted By James H
This!https://static1.nordic.pictures/587272-thickb...

This!https://static1.nordic.pictures/587272-thickbox_default/gorilla-glue-wood-118ml.jpg
Forum: CANADA 10-16-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1,319
Views: 253,136
Posted By James H
Think beer is yuck, try some non-alcoholic beer....

Think beer is yuck, try some non-alcoholic beer. I tried a couple from Coors, Heineken, Carlsberg and they all taste like soy sauce diluted with soda water.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-11-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 140,311
Posted By James H
Don't understand why flip up lights are banned...

Don't understand why flip up lights are banned because of pedestrian safety but you are allowed to install bush bars on SUVs? I imagine getting hit by bush bars is like getting whipped by nunchuks x...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-11-2019, 01:21 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 140,311
Posted By James H
To get around the new regulation, manufacturers...

To get around the new regulation, manufacturers should start buying up old cars from the 90s and 80s and "restore" them under an official restoration program. They have the same VINs so can get away...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-09-2019, 11:06 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 47,261
Posted By James H
http://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.6IyV1V-eANQAE61l...

http://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.6IyV1V-eANQAE61l_eB3qQHaK_&w=141&h=204&c=7&o=5&pid=1.7
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-08-2019, 03:36 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 47,261
Posted By James H
The wing I get but the window louvers... you may...

The wing I get but the window louvers... you may as well paint a phoenix on the hood or ask the Hoff to drive the car and get a vanity plate KITT!!!
:bonk:
Forum: CANADA 10-07-2019, 03:04 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,165
Posted By James H
I have lots of respect for those serving in the...

I have lots of respect for those serving in the military. I am sure people will volunteer to pay that ticket for you but the parking officer was just doing his job and obeying orders, something those...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-27-2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 140,311
Posted By James H
Here it is, spy photo of the next gen 86 with a...

Here it is, spy photo of the next gen 86 with a Subaru flat 6 and AWD! Salivate :drool:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 106,723
Posted By James H
They used to but not anymore. They have become...

They used to but not anymore. They have become businesses that cater to clients with money to buy them as status symbols. Sports cars don't have 18 way adjustable cooled and heated seats. True car...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 12:04 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 106,723
Posted By James H
That's right. Bruce Lee only weighs 140lbs and is...

That's right. Bruce Lee only weighs 140lbs and is not bulked up like most WWE wrestler but he is a true athlete and fighter. I'll put my money on him in a fight against a muscle head any day. A high...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-12-2019, 12:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,888
Posted By James H
Have you thought about getting a vintage sports...

Have you thought about getting a vintage sports car as fun car? MR2 or a fox body Mustang.
You should have taken your motorcycle to Old Town Road and keep riding until you cant no more:lol:
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 09-11-2019, 12:25 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 29,614
Posted By James H
Will keep my BRZ. Funny thing is none of the...

Will keep my BRZ. Funny thing is none of the dream cars I want are the new high power heavy weight techno turds like the McLaren, 488, Aventador. I love to get my hands on 308 , air cooled 911 turbo,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-09-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,964
Posted By James H
First of all I would to make it clear that I...

First of all I would to make it clear that I don't have a loud aftermarket exhaust on my BRZ! But I am puzzled as to why car makers are all over the crackle exhaust tune while governments are...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-09-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,964
Posted By James H
But the exhaust crackle is the biggest thing with...

But the exhaust crackle is the biggest thing with car manufacturers. New Jags and Mercs are all over it. Would they get ticketed too?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-09-2019, 08:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,964
Posted By James H
Exhaust pops & bangs

I heard on the radio that some cities are planning to outlaw exhaust with pops and bangs! Reason is because of a number of incidents where people thought the pop from a car was an active shooter and...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 09-06-2019, 08:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,441
Posted By James H
You mean like this guy? ...

You mean like this guy?

https://toronto.citynews.ca/2018/05/08/550k-luxury-vehicles-crunched-crash/
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-03-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,226
Posted By James H
The way it works nowadays, buyers don't care if...

The way it works nowadays, buyers don't care if the car has no platform, as long as they get Apple Carplay, Android Auto with a 12" screen, 16 way adjustable heated and cooled seats with AWD....
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-28-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 30,243
Posted By James H
They get around the weight problem by dialing up...

They get around the weight problem by dialing up the power, stiffen up the suspension, using 20" rims with ultra low profile tires, which further increases the weight (more coolant, oil, beefed up...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-27-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 30,243
Posted By James H
.... ND Miata? 86's nemesis These are about the...

.... ND Miata? 86's nemesis
These are about the only two lightweight mainstream sports cars left. Still can't believe that a lot of sedans are hitting 4,000lbs. Stinger, TLX, RC
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