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Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-06-2013, 11:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,427
Posted By micmic
Thank you. I was not the only one thinking...

Thank you. I was not the only one thinking that...

It was a car review for non-car people.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 08-29-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 26,640
Posted By micmic
Well, Yeah.... It's the closest to Championship...

Well, Yeah.... It's the closest to Championship White!!! :thumbsup:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-20-2012, 01:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,273
Posted By micmic
Thanks for the link and the summary. I'm sure...

Thanks for the link and the summary. I'm sure I'll enjoy the read on the train ride into work tomorrow. (and get a few laughs at the AWD ignorance out there...) I had a 2001 2.5RS coupe for four...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-19-2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 14,273
Posted By micmic
Ok, I must have been under a rock, but I missed...

Ok, I must have been under a rock, but I missed that post on NABISCO...

Could you post a link to it?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-14-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 49,152
Posted By micmic
Most companies are going the electric steering...

Most companies are going the electric steering route in search of each and every last 10th of an mpg they can improve on their cars.

While fuel economy, and the fact that they are already using...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-02-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 92,934
Posted By micmic
I guess "Most" of the people looking for 4 seat...

I guess "Most" of the people looking for 4 seat convertibles would be cross-shopping the FR-S with convertibles offered by Audi, Austin Martin, Bently, etc.

So, how many of those are in the same...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-01-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 92,934
Posted By micmic
Agreed... It's like saying "Damn, why does Baskin...

Agreed... It's like saying "Damn, why does Baskin Robins have to offer MORE than ONE flavor of ice cream!?!?! Everybody should be happy with Chocolate..." It sounds ridiculous in that context.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-01-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 92,934
Posted By micmic
That rendering of the hatch is just sick... I'll...

That rendering of the hatch is just sick... I'll take 2 now...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-24-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,910
Posted By micmic
Saw that. He didn't move his left hand to shift. ...

Saw that. He didn't move his left hand to shift. But... why would an auto allow the revs to drop faster than a manual? The same emissions settings would be in place for both manual and auto, no? ...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-24-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,910
Posted By micmic
Anyone notice the difference of how quickly the...

Anyone notice the difference of how quickly the revs drop in the video on the track vs in the initial rev sweep video? Looks like a light weight flywheel is on it with the video from the track.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-03-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 188,540
Posted By micmic
Thanks for the pic! From the front angle like...

Thanks for the pic! From the front angle like this, it reminds me of a a narrow GTR. I don't like how the raised fenders make the hoodline look sooooo much higher. This car looks swollen, like a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-02-2011, 12:37 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 188,540
Posted By micmic
That new 5.0 is a great motor... That would make...

That new 5.0 is a great motor... That would make a fun project in an NC Miata. Unfortunately, no garage space, money or time to do it.





Those are the cars I miss... Of all the cars I've...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-01-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 496
Views: 188,540
Posted By micmic
I made one of those "unhappy" comments. You see,...

I made one of those "unhappy" comments. You see, it is that they had nailed it the first time, and then they made it look gaudy. It is just the opinion of me and some others to go back to the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-01-2011, 09:30 AM
Replies: 496
Views: 188,540
Posted By micmic
What a shame...

The original concept has classic sports car lines... it was a stunningly beautiful car, that both young and old could appreciate.

This turd looks like a poorly modded (think, where can we put all...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-28-2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 24,646
Posted By micmic
Agreed... I love the sound of B18.

Agreed... I love the sound of B18.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-27-2009, 11:43 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 24,646
Posted By micmic
This is a good comparison of UEL vs EL. ...

This is a good comparison of UEL vs EL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrLasJvUwZE
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-27-2009, 11:29 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 32,444
Posted By micmic
Ummm.... No. The two extra differentials,...

Ummm.... No. The two extra differentials, driveshaft and two axles AWD requires comes at quite the weight penalty.

Why is the Lotus Elise/Exige such an awesome car? Not because it has AWD (which...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-27-2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,716
Posted By micmic
Track as in road course? If so, that's cool... ...

Track as in road course? If so, that's cool...

For those who use empty parking lots (like those used for autocrosses), light poles and curbs are much more common in a parking lot than on a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-27-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,716
Posted By micmic
That may have felt fast, but it probably wasn't....

That may have felt fast, but it probably wasn't. I did the same thing in my 01 2.5RS and it took a long time to unlearn those bad habbits. Setting up the corner (entry, apex, & exit) and looking...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-27-2009, 11:21 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,716
Posted By micmic
Try ice racing... less to damage your car with...

Try ice racing... less to damage your car with when you slide out of control.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-27-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 34,125
Posted By micmic
:thumbsup:

:thumbsup:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-27-2009, 01:49 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 18,290
Posted By micmic
Agreed!!! :thumbsup: adding power is...

Agreed!!! :thumbsup:


adding power is easy, adding lightness is not.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-27-2009, 01:18 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 40,365
Posted By micmic
Duh! :bonk: Yeah, I know... I owned an 01...

Duh! :bonk:

Yeah, I know... I owned an 01 GC8 RS. (the last of the two doors...) But you missed the point.

In 2001, Subaru project management for the WRX came to the US and told us to our...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-27-2009, 12:59 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 40,365
Posted By micmic
Yeah, and when the main project manager for the...

Yeah, and when the main project manager for the bug-eyed WRX toured select Subaru dealers in North America in 2001 (prior to the WRX release) the answer to the WRX STI coming to the US question was a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-27-2009, 12:49 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 18,290
Posted By micmic
Same here! :thumbsup: Keep it light with...

Same here! :thumbsup:

Keep it light with wide wheels and tires. No rubber band 17x7 or 18x7s please...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-27-2009, 12:39 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 34,125
Posted By micmic
My guess is that they'll go for 17's... I'd...

My guess is that they'll go for 17's... I'd prefer 16's as they weigh less and are much cheaper to autocross and track.

Here's the more important question... What is the width of the...
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