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FR-S / BRZ vs....
07-05-2014, 12:56 PM
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2015 WRX vs. FR-S/BRZ
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speedrye
Well, I took one on a test drive this morning. ...
Well, I took one on a test drive this morning. Very flat cornering, but it absorbs the bumps much better than my FR-S. On some very rough, undulating roads, the WRX really did a good job at...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
07-05-2014, 07:11 AM
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2015 WRX vs. FR-S/BRZ
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Anyone have input on the harshness of the ride...
Anyone have input on the harshness of the ride for daily driving duties? A comparison with a twin would be perfect. All I read about is how much stiffer the chassis and springs are in the new WRX,...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
06-16-2014, 09:11 PM
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Great roads....
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speedrye
Tail of the Dragon in NC, though I haven't found...
Tail of the Dragon in NC, though I haven't found many other awesome roads in the southeast. There are a few other good roads in the same vicinity, but I find that slow people drive the good roads...
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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
06-12-2014, 12:20 PM
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Aftermarket Amp locations?
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speedrye
There's a lot of space with a lot of air behind...
There's a lot of space with a lot of air behind the rear seat side panels. So long as your settings are correct when you put it in, the difficult access shouldn't be a problem. You'd have to...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
06-09-2014, 11:36 AM
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Weird electrical issues. Need help!
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Do you still have the stock tails? Swapping...
Do you still have the stock tails? Swapping those back in would rule out a lot of troubleshooting if your blinkers, etc start working again.
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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
06-09-2014, 06:41 AM
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SUB and AMP!!!
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speedrye
I removed the stock amp and used a 4-channel amp....
I removed the stock amp and used a 4-channel amp. Two channels power the front 6.5" door speakers while the other two power the rear 6.5" subs. With a little work the baby Alpine MRV-F300 amp fit...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
06-06-2014, 07:10 PM
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PSA: Don't do this.
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Maybe he just stuck an FR-S body over a Ferrari...
Maybe he just stuck an FR-S body over a Ferrari chassis... yeah, that's it...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
05-30-2014, 02:58 PM
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And... this is why I didn't buy a Mustang (video)
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speedrye
I was just basing that on the license plate... ...
I was just basing that on the license plate... :bellyroll:
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05-30-2014, 06:44 AM
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Torque setting OCD. Do you suffer from it?
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speedrye
Having driven very sensitive cars in the past,...
Having driven very sensitive cars in the past, I'll always torque my wheels. On my 91 MR2 and current FJ Cruiser, if the individual torques vary by more than about 2 ft/lbs, you get a shimmy in the...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
05-30-2014, 06:29 AM
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And... this is why I didn't buy a Mustang (video)
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speedrye
That's what I was wondering. If he can run a...
That's what I was wondering. If he can run a 12.5 while feathering the throttle to keep the front end down, you know he could run faster with some bars on the rear.
Honestly, I'd drive that blown...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
05-28-2014, 06:56 PM
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Where the hell can I purchase these badass headlights?
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speedrye
Winker... never heard that before :bellyroll:
Winker... never heard that before :bellyroll:
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-28-2014, 06:50 PM
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100,000 FR-S/86/GT86 sold!
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speedrye
Just don't wreck yours and once production is...
Just don't wreck yours and once production is stopped, the 18 remaining (non-wrecked) 86's will be worth a lot! This should offset your insurance costs in the long run... :bellyroll:
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05-26-2014, 09:16 PM
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3 Wheels is better than... ?
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speedrye
The stiffer/thicker the sway bar, the less...
The stiffer/thicker the sway bar, the less movement you'll have. That means less movement in corners, but also on entering a driveway. In your case, a thicker sway bar would mean that your inner...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-21-2014, 06:30 AM
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Goodbye FR-S
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speedrye
Worst case scenario is that water got in to the...
Worst case scenario is that water got in to the wiring/harnesses/sensors of the car. Electrical gremlins will be around for the life of the vehicle often after such a minor incident as corrosion...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-19-2014, 06:45 AM
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Why isn't the fuel economy better?
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speedrye
I'd probably be running the same numbers as you...
I'd probably be running the same numbers as you if NC were as flat as FL. On the eastern side of the state (flatter), I can usually pull 2-3 mpg more than the central part (more hilly). 40 is very...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
05-09-2014, 06:36 AM
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Replacing bulb on stock headlights?
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speedrye
While you're replacing the standard headlight...
While you're replacing the standard headlight bulbs, go ahead and replace the high beam bulbs with some 9011 HIR bulbs. They require a tiny bit of trimming (most bulbs are faintly premarked), but...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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05-08-2014, 03:39 PM
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Stance/hellaflush, Why?
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speedrye
It's simple. Flush is pretty awesome when done...
It's simple. Flush is pretty awesome when done well. Some camber is also awesome when it's appropriate for the track. 90 degrees of camber is also awesome as displayed below. The oni camber is...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
05-03-2014, 07:08 AM
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Don't be "that guy"...
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^^Yes! Not only that, but it's a lot safer to...
^^Yes! Not only that, but it's a lot safer to merge into a hole in front of you than turning your head and watching behind you for a hole to catch up to you.
Billboards are very different...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
05-02-2014, 11:02 PM
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Don't be "that guy"...
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speedrye
If someone's actually paying proper attention and...
If someone's actually paying proper attention and know the area and traffic patterns of that area, the bobbing and weaving saves a lot of time. You only notice the one out of ten times that I get...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
05-02-2014, 10:24 PM
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creases at the top of the door
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speedrye
:bellyroll::bellyroll:
:bellyroll::bellyroll:
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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
05-02-2014, 06:40 AM
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Sound Deadening Doors?
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speedrye
I also used the WolfSongX method, but on a...
I also used the WolfSongX method, but on a weight-loss plan. I had some Dynamat Xtreme around from a previous job, so I used one square foot per door, cut into smaller pieces. I used lightweight...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-30-2014, 06:50 AM
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135
Anyone starting to realize that this is loosing value at a crazy rate?!
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29,073
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speedrye
The difference is that the special cars above...
The difference is that the special cars above have transcended car status and are truly art. Art will hold it's value better than cars usually. Of course, there are a few random vehicles that have...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-29-2014, 09:16 PM
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135
Anyone starting to realize that this is loosing value at a crazy rate?!
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29,073
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speedrye
Heck, I'm glad the values haven't held. I picked...
Heck, I'm glad the values haven't held. I picked up my 13 used for 19.2k out the door, CPO, perfect shape, 13k miles and better than perfect maintenance record without a single warranty issue. I...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-28-2014, 09:48 AM
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How much fuel consumption difference: 1 person vs. 2 people
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4,218
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speedrye
I have the opposite problem. Every time I have a...
I have the opposite problem. Every time I have a body in the trunk and corner hard, that dead weight shifts and my rear end breaks traction...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
04-28-2014, 05:42 AM
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10
Found the source of a rattle, and fixed it!
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4,012
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speedrye
Did you use Window & Door caulk, or just a...
Did you use Window & Door caulk, or just a generic silicone caulk? :bellyroll:
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-28-2014, 05:40 AM
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19
How much fuel consumption difference: 1 person vs. 2 people
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4,218
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speedrye
By myself, I typically get 6-8 mpg worse, but I...
By myself, I typically get 6-8 mpg worse, but I don't think it's related to weight. I drive a lot more aggressively when the wife isn't with me...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-25-2014, 06:42 AM
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18
Bad Luck Strikes...
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4,447
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speedrye
He'll be driving a Prius V for God's sake, how...
He'll be driving a Prius V for God's sake, how can you say bad luck didn't stick to him?? :bellyroll:
I can say that after renting one of those for a trip to ATL last year... While it averaged...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-24-2014, 06:51 AM
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18
Bad Luck Strikes...
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4,447
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speedrye
More lights is the answer, though I agree with...
More lights is the answer, though I agree with humfrz... Nothing good can come from the gym. I hear of people getting hurt at the gym often and I try to avoid dangerous places like the gym and the...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-24-2014, 06:42 AM
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495
Why isn't the fuel economy better?
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129,760
Posted By
speedrye
It all depends on what you're doing with the car....
It all depends on what you're doing with the car. Some tanks, I'm in the upper 20's while pretty much driving like a hooligan, while my current tank is running close to 40mpg while driving extra...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
04-23-2014, 11:22 AM
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Handgun hiding spot in brz
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73,672
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speedrye
When this crack addict's need persuades him to...
When this crack addict's need persuades him to rob me, I'll have a need for my gun...
Do the BRZ's have the map pocket on the back of the passenger seat? That's a good hidden place that's out...
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