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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-01-2019, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1,037
Views: 215,686
Posted By AkaJabari
Going on almost 2 months now with my car still in...

Going on almost 2 months now with my car still in the shop for this recall. Turns out the tech that did my short block replacement after a spun bearing didn't clean up properly and there was some...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-24-2019, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,599
Posted By AkaJabari
UPDATE: Shortly after creating this post, I...

UPDATE:

Shortly after creating this post, I made a call to Toyota Corporate to file a complaint over the dealership's suggestion that I cover the cost of the bent valve/s (full head replacement). ...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-18-2019, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,599
Posted By AkaJabari
UPDATE: Bent exhuast valve found during recall teardown

Basically as the title states. The service department I dropped my FR-S off at just called and said they found a bent exhaust valve during teardown. What's pissing me off is that they're now...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,451
Posted By AkaJabari
I was thinking more along the line of some sort...

I was thinking more along the line of some sort of phishing attack. Wouldnt be far fetched given my line of work. I did however contact the company directly and endd up completing the survey. It...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,451
Posted By AkaJabari
Davis Research $100 survey for Scion FRS

I recieved a phone call last night from some dude claiming to be offering 100 bucks for completing a survey on the FRS. He said he was from Davis Research and the company seems to be legit. The...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 08-21-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,102
Posted By AkaJabari
FYI. Your asking price pushes your sale over the...

FYI. Your asking price pushes your sale over the price of a new one from one of the local vendors when you factor in the need for tune.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-20-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 28,379
Posted By AkaJabari
Wait thats misinformation. You're right. The...

Wait thats misinformation. You're right. The blower is still spinning at the higher rate. Your just not seeing the added PSi in the motor. If the bearings arent reated to spin at the rate, then you'...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-20-2013, 11:34 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 28,379
Posted By AkaJabari
My guess is added expense and one more part...

My guess is added expense and one more part they'd have to manufacture and warranty. Who knows their reasoning.

I still say for 2.0L displacement, turbo is the best way to go.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-20-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 28,379
Posted By AkaJabari
You could technically run a ~15 PSI pulley on the...

You could technically run a ~15 PSI pulley on the Vortech kit and then plumb a wastegate on the inlet side set to 10 PSI. It'll ramp up your power delivery faster allowing you to hit peak at say...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-13-2013, 02:41 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 28,379
Posted By AkaJabari
I'd say turbo. Keep in mind, this is still...

I'd say turbo.

Keep in mind, this is still a two liter engine. Because of that, the method of power delivery is going to be much more important as it effects your usable power curve. No matter...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-01-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,732
Posted By AkaJabari
My guess is you forgot to reinstall the doughnut...

My guess is you forgot to reinstall the doughnut gasket that gets tossed when installing the Perrin originally.
Forum: Forced Induction 07-10-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 71,105
Posted By AkaJabari
Doesn't matter what sort of system you're using...

Doesn't matter what sort of system you're using to cram more air into the engine. They're all going to generate heat at the same rate. Gay-Lussac's Law, part of the combined gas law. It's like...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-18-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 378
Views: 130,782
Posted By AkaJabari
I remember talking about this issue almost a year...

I remember talking about this issue almost a year ago when ECU tuning for this car was still in its infancy. Specifically, concern over DI temps at WOT. Is arghx7 still lurking in here somewhere? ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-06-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 37,707
Posted By AkaJabari
Just based off the image you posted of your truck...

Just based off the image you posted of your truck a foot off the ground speeding down a dirt road, I'm going to say no. You're gonna wrap either one of those cars around a lightpole within 6 months....
Forum: Forced Induction 02-07-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3,109
Views: 1,266,467
Posted By AkaJabari
Whats the cost of this kit? You have it listed at...

Whats the cost of this kit? You have it listed at different price points in multiple places, including your own company page. Deposit page says 3800. Kits actual page says 4400.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-30-2013, 01:06 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 120,097
Posted By AkaJabari
So what happens when you need to clean/replace...

So what happens when you need to clean/replace the filter on this setup? Do you have to pull the bumper every time? Sounds no bueno.
Forum: Software Tuning 08-28-2012, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6,530
Views: 1,482,773
Posted By AkaJabari
Hey John, I have a serious question regarding...

Hey John, I have a serious question regarding your product. You're fastly rolling up on 100 vehicles now running your software. 200 or so in the next 6 months. From what I understand, you're a one...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-27-2012, 11:15 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 127,807
Posted By AkaJabari
"One thing we noticed is that the car has a...

"One thing we noticed is that the car has a fairly low roll center and if the car is lowered much at all the lower control arms will point upward with the roll center quickly ending up below ground....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-21-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,140
Posted By AkaJabari
If dude actually gets what he's asking, I'm sure...

If dude actually gets what he's asking, I'm sure as shit going to try and sell mine for that much and then go buy another.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-21-2012, 06:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,081
Posted By AkaJabari
They're excellent track tires but once they get...

They're excellent track tires but once they get down to ~50% tread, the road noise they generate is unbearable. It's like a mad South African soccer hooligan is blaring a vuvuzela right in your ear...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-18-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 1,113
Views: 324,036
Posted By AkaJabari
I'm not seeing your exhaust options on your...

I'm not seeing your exhaust options on your company page anymore. Have the products been pulled/sales temporarily suspended?


Edit: Nvm found them.
Forum: Software Tuning 08-18-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6,530
Views: 1,482,773
Posted By AkaJabari
This will probably be the solution I go with but...

This will probably be the solution I go with but not until I see some solid 6-month reliability data from you early adopters. Should be enough time to work out the kinks.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-13-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,823
Posted By AkaJabari
That bar looks like it's very effective at...

That bar looks like it's very effective at bracing nothing because of where/how the polished bit mates with the blue bits. It's just going to flex with the car. It's very pretty, though....

If...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-12-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,971
Posted By AkaJabari
That name plate across the canisters is a nice...

That name plate across the canisters is a nice touch. Someone local should incorporate that into their designs
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-10-2012, 01:37 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 53,799
Posted By AkaJabari
You mean someone did some actual R&D work and...

You mean someone did some actual R&D work and didn't just straight copy the OEM routing because thats where the bolts line up?!?!

Bravo, Good Sir. Awesome work.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 08-05-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 38,760
Posted By AkaJabari
I'm curious as to just how much money you've...

I'm curious as to just how much money you've spent buying and modifying various intakes in the last month...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-05-2012, 05:35 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 21,137
Posted By AkaJabari
I didn't know Phil Donahue was into motorsports. ...

I didn't know Phil Donahue was into motorsports. Sweet!
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-04-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 36,028
Posted By AkaJabari
Tirerack says those tires are about 800 The...

Tirerack says those tires are about 800
The coilovers you used go for 2000
You yourself quoted the wheels at 5400

Didnt even factor in tax or installation.

Actually I probably...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-04-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 36,028
Posted By AkaJabari
8k dollar wheel/tire setup for a 25k dollar car...

8k dollar wheel/tire setup for a 25k dollar car (sense you need to run coilover too). That makes sense, right?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-04-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,344
Posted By AkaJabari
I mean that it was significantly harder to...

I mean that it was significantly harder to modulate any sort of oversteer with just the throttle given the stock power levels and the wider contact patch if that makes sense.
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