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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-30-2014, 12:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 594
Posted By DSPographer
CAN-Gatway ECU back in the news

I remember that when the twins were about to be introduced there was talk about the CAN-Gateway ECU data-logger in Japan that could record data for use in GT-5. Now Toyota is talking about it in the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-27-2013, 01:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,217
Posted By DSPographer
Exact 6MT speeds with 215/45R17 tires

Since I just calculated the exact 6MT gear ratios I can post the exact speed vs RPM for the standard 215/45R17 Tires using the known ETRTO spec of revs per mile for the tires which is 844.4:

RPM-...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-28-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 81,715
Posted By DSPographer
rear-view mirror rattle

I tapped the adapter plate and switched to 10-32 screws to fix the mirror rattle:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1033240#post1033240
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-28-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,801,362
Posted By DSPographer
Homelink mirror rattle fix.

I installed the homelink mirror awhile back, but the mount adapter rattled afterwards. Today I fixed the rattle by tapping the adapter plate for the next size bigger screws:...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-28-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 41,487
Posted By DSPographer
mirror adapter plate fix

I also thought I was careful not to over-tighten the two screws into the adapter plate, but mine didn't grab well either. I took it apart and it seemed to me like the adapter plate holes were not a...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 12-05-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 32,238
Posted By DSPographer
Why do that when the TSB is installed for you for...

Why do that when the TSB is installed for you for free? My BRZ Nav now tracks my position perfectly.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-03-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 35,513
Posted By DSPographer
My BRZ is the first really fun car I've owned,...

My BRZ is the first really fun car I've owned, but I've wanted a true sports car since I was a kid. I think what sparked my interest in cars that handled well, were the cars my oldest sisters'...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-25-2012, 10:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,573
Posted By DSPographer
The Concorde was brought down by a small bit of...

The Concorde was brought down by a small bit of metal on the runway during takeoff. Some foreign object damage is expected during the lifespan of a typical commericial airliner, something that size...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-24-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,573
Posted By DSPographer
You do realize the Concorde was put out of its...

You do realize the Concorde was put out of its misery about a decade ago, right?
Forum: New England 10-16-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 42,664
Posted By DSPographer
Kinetic energy is linear in mass but like...

Kinetic energy is linear in mass but like centripetal acceleration it is proportional to the square of the speed (1/2) (M) V^2 = kinetic energy. To a first order approximation without aerodynamic...
Forum: New England 10-15-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 42,664
Posted By DSPographer
Snow physics: Well, saying the physics of light...

Snow physics:
Well, saying the physics of light vs heavy cars being better in the snow is simple is- over simplifying. Heavy cars need proportionally more force to turn or accelerate. But, tire...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-04-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 18,344
Posted By DSPographer
What about when you are driving an old car or...

What about when you are driving an old car or motorcycle with only liability insurance? Will calling your own liability insurance company help?

While riding his motorcycle, my (then 80 year old)...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-04-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 29,911
Posted By DSPographer
You don't need to drive the BRZ like this to get...

You don't need to drive the BRZ like this to get good gas mileage. In fact the engine is most efficient at wide open throttle, so shifting so the RPM stays above 2000- so you can open the throttle...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-04-2012, 09:46 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 29,541
Posted By DSPographer
Yes, I got what the dealer called the "temporary"...

Yes, I got what the dealer called the "temporary" fix for the issue of poor GPS satellite reception. The fix works but other people posted that their dealers said to wait until the permanent fix (TSB...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-27-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,168
Posted By DSPographer
My GPS unit was searching for signal about 90% of...

My GPS unit was searching for signal about 90% of the time until I got the fix. Now it is locked 99.99% of the time.
BT streaming from my Atrix worked fine when I tried it, but I usually just use a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-26-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,168
Posted By DSPographer
You can use voice recognition to enter an address...

You can use voice recognition to enter an address when driving, but it isn't very intuitive. You need to wait for the tone each time before speaking. You enter the address, then you need to change...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-26-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 32,238
Posted By DSPographer
They didn't remove the "searching for satellites"...

They didn't remove the "searching for satellites" because I have seen it pop up for a second. It looks different, and I don't know what happens when you press it now- because my unit always locks the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-19-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 28,123
Posted By DSPographer
OK, so she should be a little more toned- but...

OK, so she should be a little more toned- but that wouldn't necessarily change her weight. I still think she looks much better than the anorexic skeletons (like the girl on the right below) that pass...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-19-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 28,123
Posted By DSPographer
Well, I think you both are completely wrong. ...

Well, I think you both are completely wrong.

Yes, many american women are obese, but a 180 lb 5' 11'' woman is not overweight. Though ideal BMI is often listed as 18.5 to 25, the US National...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-13-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,564
Posted By DSPographer
I think the moderators merged our threads. When...

I think the moderators merged our threads. When they did that it looks like my post gained (your?) text and videos and lost my link to the autoblog article.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-10-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 32,238
Posted By DSPographer
It is made by Fujitsu-Ten. I am not sure of the...

It is made by Fujitsu-Ten. I am not sure of the model number. It is the same model as Subaru used last year for some USA Foresters and Imprezas.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-07-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,564
Posted By DSPographer
Thumbs up IIHS Top Safety Pick Awarded to FR-S/BRZ

Story is here:



Here is the IIHS pages for the FRS: http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=750
and the BRZ: http://www.iihs.org/ratings/ratingsbyseries.aspx?id=751


2013...
Forum: New England 09-06-2012, 10:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,623
Posted By DSPographer
That sounds a lot like what the police tried to...

That sounds a lot like what the police tried to say applied to filming them while they did their job. There was a federal circuit court ruling about that which stated that it was perfectly acceptable...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-06-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,233
Posted By DSPographer
The temporary fix is here and it works: but one...

The temporary fix is here and it works: but one post said it is only for those who's Nav almost never gets a position lock. Since the fix my Nav gets lock quickly: so far taking no more than 3...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-05-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,183
Posted By DSPographer
Well looking at Michelin Primacy HP tires the...

Well looking at Michelin Primacy HP tires the revs per mile of the stock tire is 844, and for the 224/45 it is 833, but the 225/50 is 803. So the 225/45 will be 1.3% taller and the 225/50 will be...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-05-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 63,260
Posted By DSPographer
I would like a group buy for the harness. I think...

I would like a group buy for the harness. I think we can choose the camera we want without a group buy. I doubt that there is much difference between a $200 camera and a metal case one with IP67...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-27-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,432
Posted By DSPographer
Sorry about continuing the FR-S vs BRZ trend. I...

Sorry about continuing the FR-S vs BRZ trend. I think it is very nice to have a factory Nav unit that is always ready with your location when you need it. But, I don't think the BRZ Nav with its...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-27-2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,432
Posted By DSPographer
This fix is just for the Nav not knowing the...

This fix is just for the Nav not knowing the car's location. It won't change your radio reception. If your Nav always knows your location then you don't need the fix. But, I think you should still...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-26-2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 32,238
Posted By DSPographer
I swapped my car for the loaner the evening...

I swapped my car for the loaner the evening before. They called me in the early afternoon the next day to tell me it was all set and that I could pick it up. They had a Subaru rep come down and...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-26-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 32,238
Posted By DSPographer
I suggest that you schedule an appointment to...

I suggest that you schedule an appointment to have the fix installed. So far it has made a big difference: now the unit is just always locked on position. I was able to schedule the install along...
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