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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
02-16-2016, 08:39 AM
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Engine starts but doesn't run
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jdubious
If plastic bits get past the throttle plate it...
If plastic bits get past the throttle plate it could potentially interfere with the valve train. I've seen this bend valves and cause a no start condition on a VW. I would do a compression test if...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-04-2015, 07:38 PM
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Stealership at It Again?
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4,489
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jdubious
If you had brought it in expecting warranty...
If you had brought it in expecting warranty repairs you could have just declined any repairs. Having never agreed to pay any check out in the first place you could have taken your car and left. Its...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
03-18-2015, 12:32 AM
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Phone Mounts
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120,209
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jdubious
I was working on a guys car who had one of these ...
I was working on a guys car who had one of these
http://www.gpscity.com/g/gps/s/1/ramb316-1un10.jpg
I was impressed with the functionality. Its called Ram mount x grip, you are on your own...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
02-07-2015, 08:15 PM
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Awkward Encounters
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35,147
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jdubious
This past Christmas eve I took my mother out for...
This past Christmas eve I took my mother out for dinner. After we left the restaurant I decided it would be best to stop for gas. Everything seemed normal but then I noticed the last person at my...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
02-07-2015, 07:36 PM
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48
what the hell is lift-throttle oversteer?
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18,702
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jdubious
Learn something everyday. This day was...
Learn something everyday. This day was noteworthy.
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-13-2015, 09:03 AM
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52
Insurance questions, and share your cursed experience!
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jdubious
I had a friend with a civic. It got wrecked...
I had a friend with a civic. It got wrecked three times(not her fault), sideswiped while parked on the street by a hit and run driver and the oem wheels stolen off it. All in a couple of years.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-24-2014, 08:27 AM
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What is your opinion of getting an auto frs?
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jdubious
I wouldn't have bought this car if it was only...
I wouldn't have bought this car if it was only available in auto.
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
11-21-2014, 08:23 AM
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62
Poll:
[Poll] Preferred method to start stop on hills
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jdubious
I don't recall ever using the handbrake even once...
I don't recall ever using the handbrake even once in my life to take off. What would you do if driving a small pickup with a foot brake?
On a side note, I live in Texas and it is mostly flat...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
11-15-2014, 07:38 AM
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Whats your FRS armrest and how is it
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jdubious
I'm tall and sit with the seat all the way back. ...
I'm tall and sit with the seat all the way back. The most natural position was with my right elbow riding on the narrow plastic of the center console. It just wasn't comfortable for me. The things...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
11-14-2014, 06:54 PM
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109
Whats your FRS armrest and how is it
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Posted By
jdubious
I picked mine up over at Nigel jdm. ...
I picked mine up over at Nigel jdm.
http://nigel-jdmparts.com/toyota-86-front-arm-rest
Not exactly cheap but very reputable.
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
10-28-2014, 07:28 AM
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Cold start rattle after header,op,fp installed by a newb
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jdubious
It could be the cat if its damaged, or defective....
It could be the cat if its damaged, or defective. I would try to get up under there when its cold and tap on the exhaust with a rubber mallet or something to try to duplicate the noise.
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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10-10-2014, 07:09 AM
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Is my tire gone?
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jdubious
This is what we were using for like the last 10...
This is what we were using for like the last 10 years. From my experience, about 1 in 10 or so is going to leak from installer error. I've tried everything to master them and am not sure if its the...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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10-09-2014, 07:42 PM
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Is my tire gone?
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jdubious
I work at a dealership as well. No way would...
I work at a dealership as well. No way would they let me repair this tire. For my personal vehicle, for everyday driving, I would repair this and see how it goes. For any kind of spirited driving...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
09-21-2014, 01:48 PM
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13
TWM short shifter
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3,513
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jdubious
No regrets here. I decided to spend a little...
No regrets here. I decided to spend a little more because I didn't like how the kartboy shifter required you to cut up your OEM parts to get it installed. Also, the TWM one just looked like it was...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
09-20-2014, 08:02 PM
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TWM short shifter
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jdubious
I just went with the ones the sell on the TWM...
I just went with the ones the sell on the TWM website(rear stay and front carrier i believe). The fronts are plastic and the rear one is a hunk of rubber so I wouldn't get too caught up in name...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
09-20-2014, 07:52 AM
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TWM short shifter
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3,513
Posted By
jdubious
I'm very happy with mine. You should know I've...
I'm very happy with mine. You should know I've also replaced the fluid and all the bushings and stuff. It shifts like a dream.
One bad thing is it makes the oem shift boot kind of pooch out and...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
09-01-2014, 02:06 AM
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Installed the Mtec stainless steel brake lines with red rubber protective wrap
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jdubious
Not all of 'em....but my bad, I had a few...
Not all of 'em....but my bad, I had a few alcoholic beverages in me
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
08-31-2014, 08:01 PM
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Installed the Mtec stainless steel brake lines with red rubber protective wrap
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Posted By
jdubious
So the thin red rubber coating is supposed to...
So the thin red rubber coating is supposed to somehow protect the stainless steel?!? LOL like hiring midget body guards to protect a pro boxer.
anyways...just saying...I'm sure they are as good...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
08-30-2014, 08:29 AM
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Sticker Residue
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5,435
Posted By
jdubious
Amazon.com: Decal Eraser Wheel: Automotive ...
Amazon.com: Decal Eraser Wheel: Automotive
works like a champ
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
08-29-2014, 06:41 PM
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6
My radiator got bent to hell
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1,751
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jdubious
I'm surprised it took that kind of damage without...
I'm surprised it took that kind of damage without leaking. I've punctured a radiator by backing out my ratchet into it a tiny bit.
But yeah, keep a close eye on that temp gauge and for puddles...
Forum:
Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
08-27-2014, 08:26 PM
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4,440
Sticky:
CSG and RCE tag-team suspension Q&A thread! Ask us anything!
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1,139,211
Posted By
jdubious
I'm not 100% sold on the control arm bushings but...
I'm not 100% sold on the control arm bushings but don't want to spend the money on proper lower control arms right now.
Slotting the front struts seems like a perfectly viable option. Some...
Forum:
Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
08-27-2014, 12:59 PM
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4,440
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CSG and RCE tag-team suspension Q&A thread! Ask us anything!
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Posted By
jdubious
Thanks! the rest of that stuff I can figure out...
Thanks! the rest of that stuff I can figure out on my own.
Forum:
Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
08-26-2014, 08:04 PM
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4,440
Sticky:
CSG and RCE tag-team suspension Q&A thread! Ask us anything!
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1,139,211
Posted By
jdubious
I see the experts are a little more active.....I...
I see the experts are a little more active.....I never got a response to any of my questions, thought I'd give you another crack at it.
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
08-26-2014, 08:32 AM
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33
Check the underneath of your front bumper.
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9,066
Posted By
jdubious
Mine was sold to me brand new like this. I...
Mine was sold to me brand new like this. I didn't notice until like a month later and figured it was gonna be like that soon enough anyways. Here I am almost a year and a half in with no new ...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
08-25-2014, 09:12 AM
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21
Yellow spots on surface of my car
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4,777
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jdubious
Nice article, come to think of it there are...
Nice article, come to think of it there are trumpet vines growing adjacent to my driveway. They attract swarms of bees:( Oh well, I'm willing to cut them some slack given that without bees life on...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
08-25-2014, 08:41 AM
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21
Yellow spots on surface of my car
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4,777
Posted By
jdubious
I'm going with bug poop as well. I've found...
I'm going with bug poop as well. I've found these on my car while parked outside less than 30 mins. Given the spot I was parked at there really is no other explanation. You have to get them off...
Forum:
Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
08-10-2014, 09:04 AM
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5
BeSpoke head unit/pt296-00140 backlight issue
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1,902
Posted By
jdubious
Why even try to fix it? Take it to the...
Why even try to fix it? Take it to the dealership for warranty repair.
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
08-09-2014, 07:17 PM
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33
Has anybody ported and polished there throttle body yet?
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11,625
Posted By
jdubious
I ordered one but ran into trouble hooking up my...
I ordered one but ran into trouble hooking up my throttle cable.
Forum:
Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
08-08-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies:
4,440
Sticky:
CSG and RCE tag-team suspension Q&A thread! Ask us anything!
Views:
1,139,211
Posted By
jdubious
I spent much of my free time this week reading...
I spent much of my free time this week reading this thread.....whew!
Anyways, I don't really have the funds for expensive parts right now but am interested in adjusting camber on my stock...
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
07-24-2014, 08:23 AM
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56
Why the Kartboy short throw shifter sucks for me
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17,028
Posted By
jdubious
My TWM is quiet as a church mouse. I read a post...
My TWM is quiet as a church mouse. I read a post back when I was shopping for my shifter, it may have been over on the Z-car forums. A shop had installed 4 or 5 shifters on the same car and they...
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