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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

09-30-2016, 12:12 PM

Replies: 44

Auto vs Manual Transmission

Views: 11,312

Posted By Elkton86er

Wow some of these responses really make me think...

Wow some of these responses really make me think some of the MT crowd have inferiority complexes. Guys - its a transmission. In AT manual mode the driver still has the choice of gear and can set...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

09-09-2016, 02:54 PM

Replies: 12

Car Teaches Driver

Views: 2,835

Posted By Elkton86er

My wife used to hate when I drove her old Saturn...

My wife used to hate when I drove her old Saturn "fast". When we got the BRZ we found out that her issue was being thrown around by the body roll. Since this is well-handled in the BRZ, she LOVES...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

05-02-2016, 07:08 PM

Replies: 30

Fram Air Filter...Is it me or what?

Views: 6,885

Posted By Elkton86er

I had trouble with mine too, and after several...

I had trouble with mine too, and after several attempts I found that the "trick" is to place the new filter on the bumper (fixed) side of the housing and then clip the box (moving) side around it. ...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

04-13-2016, 10:08 PM

Replies: 1,435

2017 Subaru BRZ Facelift

Views: 564,413

Posted By Elkton86er

I did learn to drive on a Chevy pickup with...

I did learn to drive on a Chevy pickup with manual steering and brakes and three on the tree standard transmission, but tube radios and manual chokes?

You ARE old...

:)

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-18-2016, 08:46 AM

Replies: 3,507

2017 Toyota 86 - new name, styling, and more power

Views: 1,145,132

Posted By Elkton86er

I have a drop in filter and must say the...

I have a drop in filter and must say the improvement is quite noticeable. I'm guessing it's a slight torque increase at the low end that I'm really feeling. Either way - at least for AT I think...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

02-09-2016, 12:33 PM

Replies: 160

More Speculation!!!! Lol

Views: 38,291

Posted By Elkton86er

I bought my BRZ before I discovered related...

I bought my BRZ before I discovered related online user forums. Why did I pick BRZ over FRS? One reason for sure was the Scion nameplate. Not only the name, but at my point in life I wanted the...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

02-01-2016, 04:50 PM

Replies: 32

New 2016 FRS Owner :)

Views: 8,091

Posted By Elkton86er

I still feel that way after almost 2 1/2 years! ...

I still feel that way after almost 2 1/2 years! :thumbup:

Welcome to the forum!

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

01-25-2016, 10:31 AM

Replies: 48

Future of FRS/BRZ

Views: 8,343

Posted By Elkton86er

Anybody look recently at the good car / bad car...

Anybody look recently at the good car / bad car sales numbers for FRS/BRZ in North America? From watching TV and media coverage I would have expected the MX-5 sales to be huge and dwarf the twins -...

Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]

12-17-2015, 09:49 AM

Replies: 60

When Plasti-Dip goes wrong.

Views: 13,492

Posted By Elkton86er

221, 222 ... whatever it takes.

221, 222 ... whatever it takes.

Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]

12-04-2015, 12:14 PM

Replies: 63

What's your dream car?

Views: 10,843

Posted By Elkton86er

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta You did say "dream",...

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta

You did say "dream", right?

Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]

11-03-2015, 07:34 AM

Replies: 48

Speeding Ticket Advice

Views: 10,293

Posted By Elkton86er

My problem with the way speeding is being handled...

My problem with the way speeding is being handled is the lack of enforcement consistency. Either enforce the law or don't - pick one! If the speed limit "ought to be" 65 mph for safety reasons (or...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

04-14-2015, 08:09 PM

Replies: 11

Wow - return of Summer Tires!

Views: 3,170

Posted By Elkton86er

Wow - return of Summer Tires!

Just swapped my Blizzaks off and put the summer wheels on with the stock Primacy HPs - what a difference!

Much more planted and solid feel - almost forgot over the long winter what that felt like!...

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

03-08-2015, 04:22 PM

Replies: 1,039

Gauging interest in Plug n Play option for BRZ Boomerang to turn ON with DRLs....

Views: 250,318

Posted By Elkton86er

Installed mine today. Worked great right out of...

Installed mine today. Worked great right out of the box. I saw Trap63's note about the black relay wire after I was done. Went back and took a look and I think in my case the way I've got things...

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

02-14-2015, 01:14 PM

Replies: 1,039

Gauging interest in Plug n Play option for BRZ Boomerang to turn ON with DRLs....

Views: 250,318

Posted By Elkton86er

Ordered!

Ordered!

Forum: Mid-Atlantic

01-31-2015, 01:34 PM

Replies: 108

Any DE FR-S owners?

Views: 22,538

Posted By Elkton86er

Yes! I saw you the other day on 896. I work in...

Yes! I saw you the other day on 896. I work in one of the buildings on the main Siemens campus there (all the way in the back).

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

01-28-2015, 11:53 AM

Replies: 386

Why Scion FR-S Sales Have Plunged

Views: 107,761

Posted By Elkton86er

You know what they say about opinions....

You know what they say about opinions....

Forum: Southern California

01-03-2015, 11:23 AM

Replies: 18

Need Help Hooking Up my front plates w/out Drilling

Views: 2,968

Posted By Elkton86er

My solution was one of these: ...

My solution was one of these:
http://www.skenedesign.com/FPBracket/index.shtml

I've had it on for over a year with no issues. Two little holes (1/8") underneath the bumper lip is all you need.

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

12-24-2014, 06:20 PM

Replies: 35

Holiday BRZ Sweaters Anyone?

Views: 11,281

Posted By Elkton86er

Got mine in the mail yesterday! Looks great!

Got mine in the mail yesterday! Looks great!

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

11-21-2014, 01:45 PM

Replies: 153

2014-2015 Winter Tire & Wheel Discussion

Views: 57,095

Posted By Elkton86er

Did the same thing myself. Mounted Blizzak...

Did the same thing myself. Mounted Blizzak LM-32s - really like the dry/wet performance so far.

Personally I think the stock wheels are very cool. I like the way the polished double spokes...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

11-13-2014, 08:24 PM

Replies: 55

Easier driving with trac - off?

Views: 12,975

Posted By Elkton86er

How did I survive 25+ years of driving without...

How did I survive 25+ years of driving without nannies???

Hmm...well I did have 175 HP, but it was in a Dodge Dakota pickup (heavy). Had a lightweight sedan, but it only had 110 HP.

I think...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

11-12-2014, 08:13 PM

Replies: 200

any other 40ish people here?

Views: 40,951

Posted By Elkton86er

Just turned 50 this year. First sports car for...

Just turned 50 this year. First sports car for me. Married young, bought house, had kid, bigger house, raised kid, kid thru college. Now kid has job - Dad gets paid! Buys sports car...

I test...

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