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Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-07-2021, 03:36 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 39,275
Posted By ng-86
I do like those taillights- a little more...

I do like those taillights- a little more interesting than what we got.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-29-2021, 03:03 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 35,312
Posted By ng-86
Hopefully the G meter isn't so hopelessly useless...

Hopefully the G meter isn't so hopelessly useless in North America like it is on my 2018 BRZ.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-15-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,568
Posted By ng-86
Ah, so that's what it'll look like with a lift...

Ah, so that's what it'll look like with a lift kit.

I do like these connections though. I've always found cab-over configurations to be really neat on paper.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-15-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 547,349
Posted By ng-86
Oh so that's why they include a campus on the...

Oh so that's why they include a campus on the rear view mirror!
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-15-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 547,349
Posted By ng-86
I actually like the 80s-spectacular clock. I...

I actually like the 80s-spectacular clock. I always thought it was an homage to the AE86's 7 segment clock. :iono:

https://i.redd.it/75wcdbe88bv31.jpg
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-12-2021, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,568
Posted By ng-86
Honestly I was hoping the Tesla truck would...

Honestly I was hoping the Tesla truck would basically be a mini Tesla semi.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-12-2021, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,568
Posted By ng-86
Canoo Pickup

Found this announcement from Canoo on their electric pickup interesting and more in line with what I hoped the Tesla truck would have been. I appreciate their focus on practicality. Supposedly they...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 01-13-2021, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 744
Posted By ng-86
I've had the occasional problem with my 2018...

I've had the occasional problem with my 2018 headunit not recognizing my iphone for carplay. Usually a full restart of the unit would fix it- you can do this by holding the volume/power knob down...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-28-2020, 11:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,532
Posted By ng-86
As someone who just finished rebuilding their ‘79...

As someone who just finished rebuilding their ‘79 RX7 engine, this is a very wise statement and I recommend it to anyone who is thinking of an older car. Especially one where certain parts are...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 11-17-2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,038
Posted By ng-86
No worries, I should have taken a picture of just...

No worries, I should have taken a picture of just the car's bracket- not too keen to take it apart again though. But from what I remember, my car's bracket appeared identical to the one in your...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 11-15-2020, 10:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,038
Posted By ng-86
Thanks for the writeup! In my case, the ITS...

Thanks for the writeup!

In my case, the ITS pedal support's third bolt hole and the existing bracket hole didn't line up! I ended up modifying the support rather than drilling a new third hole...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-09-2020, 11:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,880
Posted By ng-86
I had the same problem with my dome light, being...

I had the same problem with my dome light, being dim, flickering, and buzzing.


It turned out the metal arms that held the bulb were not holding the bulb tight enough. I removed the bulb, bent...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-07-2020, 01:24 PM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 460,233
Posted By ng-86
Can confirm that you can fit one 5' 7" person in...

Can confirm that you can fit one 5' 7" person in trunk, seats up.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-16-2020, 12:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,504
Posted By ng-86
I believe there were only 250 BRZs. No idea on...

I believe there were only 250 BRZs. No idea on whether they were sequential though…
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-10-2020, 04:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,504
Posted By ng-86
Why 8 digits? Wouldn't the last 4 suffice? ...

Why 8 digits? Wouldn't the last 4 suffice?

1185 here; some old pics from the first Heritage Blue thread- may swap out for some newer ones when I have access later (though nothing has changed):
...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-19-2020, 11:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,340
Posted By ng-86
Did your clutch pedal start to feel any...

Did your clutch pedal start to feel any different? Mine started to feel a touch rough along its travel, which prompted me to check the fluid level and notice the fluid stain in the same spot beneath...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-18-2018, 02:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,182
Posted By ng-86
I think it’s normal. I’ve noticed my ‘18 BRZ...

I think it’s normal. I’ve noticed my ‘18 BRZ (completely stock, 1600 miles) fluctuate between 12 and 14- not sure if I’ve noticed a pattern to it while driving though.

It was really obvious when...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 07-11-2018, 09:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,911
Posted By ng-86
Haha, thanks- I hadn't washed it that week (my...

Haha, thanks- I hadn't washed it that week (my climate is very dusty), and there are some water spots on the hood from that morning as well, but I guess the image compression made it less obvious!
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 07-11-2018, 01:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,911
Posted By ng-86
Actually, I found a picture I took that does a...

Actually, I found a picture I took that does a better job showing how the color changes in full sun.
https://i.imgur.com/dkqDQDt.jpg
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 07-11-2018, 01:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,911
Posted By ng-86
Here's mine after a spirited drive up a local...

Here's mine after a spirited drive up a local canyon road (which is why it's not spotless). The pearl really shines in full sunlight- these pictures don't do it justice. Meant to post pictures when I...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-03-2018, 07:25 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 44,502
Posted By ng-86
I agree. The all black interior was the one thing...

I agree. The all black interior was the one thing I wasn’t super excited about.. oh well. Tan leather seat covers may be the solution!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-03-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 44,502
Posted By ng-86
Here's the one I got from the dealer today-...

Here's the one I got from the dealer today- shipping materials are staying on until I take delivery. The next couple weeks till I can pick it up are going to be agony!

I'm really into the color- I...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-01-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2,565
Views: 552,913
Posted By ng-86
Hey everyone! Long time lurker, second time...

Hey everyone! Long time lurker, second time poster. I'm super excited to finally join and be engaged in the community!

I plan to pickup my BRZ later this month.. It's been on my radar for years,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-01-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 44,502
Posted By ng-86
Hey everyone, It seems the 50th anniversary...

Hey everyone,

It seems the 50th anniversary BRZs have started arriving in Southern California; I just got a call from my dealer that the one I reserved got in last night!

Unfortunately I'm away...
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