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Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-02-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 84,004
Views: 13,761,970
Posted By qcbaker
https://i.imgflip.com/3dvdso.jpg

https://i.imgflip.com/3dvdso.jpg
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 01-02-2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 84,004
Views: 13,761,970
Posted By qcbaker
https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/emoticons/v1/997342/3...

https://static-cdn.jtvnw.net/emoticons/v1/997342/3.0

https://diogomonica.com/2014/10/11/password-security-why-the-horse-battery-staple-is-not-correct/
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-02-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 1,435
Views: 390,940
Posted By qcbaker
Red BR-Z pulled up next to me at a stoplight...

Red BR-Z pulled up next to me at a stoplight yesterday. We both looked over at each other and simultaneously hit the finger guns. He turned right, I went straight, we both drove away smiling.

BR-Z...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-30-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,624
Posted By qcbaker
Sorry for the late reply, but I ended up going...

Sorry for the late reply, but I ended up going with a different set of wheels. I got a set of Sparco Pro Corsa 18x8 +45 in Matte Dark Titanium. They have a similar look, but were much cheaper. If I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-30-2019, 10:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,281
Posted By qcbaker
That doesn't sounds unreasonable, but do you have...

That doesn't sounds unreasonable, but do you have a source from Bridgestone that confirms that? Dont want to be spreading misinformation.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-27-2019, 01:51 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,281
Posted By qcbaker
This thread has me thinking that maybe I should...

This thread has me thinking that maybe I should try a different winter tire this year instead of the Blizzaks... If the General Altimax Artic has 100% tread depth of the winter compound instead of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-27-2019, 11:32 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,281
Posted By qcbaker
Description for the WS80 on TireRack. ...

Description for the WS80 on TireRack.

https://i.imgur.com/RrS9V4g.png

To be fair, this doesn't explicitly say that the remaining 40% of tread is only as good as an all season, it only says that...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,281
Posted By qcbaker
I bought my car in June of last year, with a set...

I bought my car in June of last year, with a set of Accelera Phi-R all-seasons on it. The first time it snowed, I got severely stuck. The following weekend, I had a set of Blizzak WS80s put on. I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-13-2019, 02:31 PM
Replies: 24,603
Views: 7,223,385
Posted By qcbaker
Inspection/Oil Change

Inspection/Oil Change
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-28-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,778
Posted By qcbaker
I have these and have been loving them....

I have these and have been loving them. Definitely recommended, especially if its for a daily driver that won't see serious track/autocross use.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-28-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 13,286
Views: 2,792,697
Posted By qcbaker
Linux is red, Windows is blue. I'd...

Linux is red,

Windows is blue.

I'd shitpost to escape my frustration,

But alas...

https://i.imgur.com/Eltll6t.png
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-27-2019, 10:19 AM
Replies: 24,603
Views: 7,223,385
Posted By qcbaker
The key fob has been slowly dying so I replaced...

The key fob has been slowly dying so I replaced the key fob battery today. Looked on the forum, saw that the battery should be a CR1632, bought one, and when I got the key open I found that was...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-23-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,041
Posted By qcbaker
Well, I wouldn't call myself an expert, but I do...

Well, I wouldn't call myself an expert, but I do have some lockpicking experience. If you haven't already, you could try spraying the interior of the lock with some kind of lubrication agent...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-22-2019, 11:54 AM
Replies: 84,004
Views: 13,761,970
Posted By qcbaker
Like I said, rebuild kit is almost certainly in...

Like I said, rebuild kit is almost certainly in the future. But, as someone with no experience, you can see why this task seems a bit daunting to me:

https://bmwmotorcycletech.info/bingcv.htm...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-22-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 84,004
Views: 13,761,970
Posted By qcbaker
Not that it changes anything, but its a...

Not that it changes anything, but its a motorcycle not a car lol. Anyway, my dad is planning on getting a rebuild kit, I am just super nervous about it because I have no experience rebuilding carbs...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-22-2019, 11:15 AM
Replies: 84,004
Views: 13,761,970
Posted By qcbaker
Spent the better part of last evening helping my...

Spent the better part of last evening helping my dad attempt to bring his old R75/7 back to life. Its been sitting for the better part of 3 years, and as a result has some problems. We did an oil...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-21-2019, 04:38 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,951
Posted By qcbaker
I don't mean this in a negative way, but almost...

I don't mean this in a negative way, but almost any sub-600cc sportbike fits those design criteria. If you want more productive advice, you need to tell us more about what you actually want out of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-19-2019, 04:43 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 22,183
Posted By qcbaker
https://i.imgflip.com/1xp659.png

https://i.imgflip.com/1xp659.png
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-16-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 43,016
Posted By qcbaker
Not spotted on a Sunday, but I didn't see another...

Not spotted on a Sunday, but I didn't see another carspotting thread in the first few pages of this section so...

Saw a track-prepped Porsche on my way to work earlier this week:
...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-16-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 84,004
Views: 13,761,970
Posted By qcbaker
I emailed a dealership about a bike they had for...

I emailed a dealership about a bike they had for sale, and since my current bike has a rebuilt title, I inquired about whether or not they accept R-titled bikes as trade-ins. The salesperson's...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-16-2019, 09:11 AM
Replies: 84,004
Views: 13,761,970
Posted By qcbaker
http://drivingline.prd.s3.amazonaws.com/media/arti...

http://drivingline.prd.s3.amazonaws.com/media/articleimages/2015/04/3winning.jpg

7 pounds lost is 7 pound of progress my dude. Great job :thumbsup:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-12-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 22,183
Posted By qcbaker
Drove the car from central PA to Kill Devil...

Drove the car from central PA to Kill Devil Hills, NC and back. Roughly 6 hours there, and 7 1/2 back (ran into a ton of road work and traffic). Longest drive the car's been through since I've owned...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-12-2019, 11:37 AM
Replies: 24,603
Views: 7,223,385
Posted By qcbaker
Thought my car was handling a slightly weird on...

Thought my car was handling a slightly weird on my drive home from North Carolina yesterday. Figured maybe a tire was low or something, but didn't notice anything visually wrong when we stopped for...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-05-2019, 09:22 AM
Replies: 1,435
Views: 390,940
Posted By qcbaker
Revs going opposite direction or when being...

Revs going opposite direction or when being passed are "sweet ride" or "whats up", revs when stopped together are "race me"
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-02-2019, 04:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,901
Posted By qcbaker
This is good advice. Last winter, I had a...

This is good advice.

Last winter, I had a local shop mount Blizzaks on my stock wheels. Then when it warmed up, I got a set of nicer wheels and summer tires. While swapping wheel sets, I found out...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-01-2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2,029
Views: 339,310
Posted By qcbaker
Dude, 83 is fucking cursed. If it isn't the road...

Dude, 83 is fucking cursed. If it isn't the road quality or debris, its deer. If it isn't any of those, its the other drivers. :bonk:
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-01-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,472
Posted By qcbaker
EV regen braking does reduce pad/rotor wear, for...

EV regen braking does reduce pad/rotor wear, for sure. So of course intervals for pad changes are way longer. But, all the major EVs have stuff in their manual about brake wear and when the pads...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-01-2019, 11:12 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,472
Posted By qcbaker
What I'd have if I were playing life on Creative...

What I'd have if I were playing life on Creative Mode:

'71 Camaro SS
'86 Celica Supra
Rally-prepped WRX STI (preferably current gen body style, but it doesn't really matter)
3 or 4 250-400cc...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-01-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 17,752
Posted By qcbaker
Am I the only one that would be curious to see a...

Am I the only one that would be curious to see a real performance build on the new XSE? Some better/stiffer suspension bits, high-performance tires, and a tune would probably change the car's feel...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-01-2019, 10:29 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,472
Posted By qcbaker
Currently in my garage/driveway: '13 FR-S -...

Currently in my garage/driveway:

'13 FR-S - My daily/do-everything-mobile
'11 Civic - GF's daily
'05 Suzuki GS500F - Good weather commuter / backroads toy

Recently sold:

'06 Buell Blast -...
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