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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-06-2018, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,761
Posted By Sonicp9
Thanks for the post. I currently have an OEM...

Thanks for the post. I currently have an OEM shifter, is it still possible to remove it without getting the car on a hoist? I would like to try this before bringing the car in on Monday.
Forum: CANADA 08-31-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,153
Posted By Sonicp9
Looking for Toyota dealerships in GTA that have experienced mechanics.

Hey everyone,



Unfortunately I have been having some issues with the shifter and most likely transmission. Here is a link to the other thread I made in the Issue's forum:...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-31-2018, 12:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,761
Posted By Sonicp9
Hey all, So Toyota did confirm that the...

Hey all,


So Toyota did confirm that the issue is from within the tranny, as they did check whether the shifter moved freely when detached from linkage. Ultramaroon thank you for your advice. It...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-30-2018, 09:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,761
Posted By Sonicp9
So normally when shifter is in neutral, you...

So normally when shifter is in neutral, you should be able to move it left and right no problem and it should always snap to center position on its own when letting go of it. In my car, the shifter...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-28-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,761
Posted By Sonicp9
Sticky shifter on left side

Hey everyone,



Its been a while since I last posted on here. Today I brought in my 16 FRS to Toyota to check up on my shifter (as well as some other noises I have heard) which has been sticky...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-19-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,320
Posted By Sonicp9
My car is Canadian so i work in km. 13-15 frs's...

My car is Canadian so i work in km. 13-15 frs's have oil change every 8k km. For some reason tho the 2016 recommends a change ever 16k km. But me being a gearhead and wanting to baby my car (even tho...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-02-2017, 06:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,091
Posted By Sonicp9
I bought a 10 inch Alpine sub with compact box on...

I bought a 10 inch Alpine sub with compact box on eBay for 130. Grab a monoblock amp for another 100, get4 gauge wire (I don't believe in anything smaller) and Get the metra kits listed above. Find...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 01-28-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,263
Posted By Sonicp9
Sirius XM on the 2016 Scion FRS

Hey guys,

Just wondering if it is possible to attach a satellite radio receiver to a 2016 FRS stock headunit. I currently have XM in my winter car and might decide to keep it if they give me a...
Forum: CANADA 10-27-2016, 08:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,355
Posted By Sonicp9
Sorry reviving old thread. I've been pulled...

Sorry reviving old thread.

I've been pulled over twice now for speeding with my valenti's on. Both cops didn't even mention anything. Mind you I believe I have the newer version (which may be...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-27-2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 968,902
Posted By Sonicp9
I hate how my FRS is a damn cop magnet!

I hate how my FRS is a damn cop magnet!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-21-2016, 03:16 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 38,047
Posted By Sonicp9
Hey Guys, Thought I should give some...

Hey Guys,

Thought I should give some comments here as I am a valet driver and I have driven quite literally every single car on the market that is priced over 30k including ferrari's, lambo's, and...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 10-21-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,284
Posted By Sonicp9
Basically this. What I did was I bought two metra...

Basically this. What I did was I bought two metra harnesses, Metra 70-1761 and Metra 71-1761. They are basically the male and female harnesses which attach to the factory harness at your factory amp....
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 31,707
Posted By Sonicp9
I bought my 2016 new with 7km on the odo and got...

I bought my 2016 new with 7km on the odo and got extended powertrain warranty to 200k km (120k miles-ish?). I am actually hoping my engine blows up before then so that I get a new one to be able to...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-26-2016, 07:37 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,995
Posted By Sonicp9
Thankfully I have been doing all of my oil...

Thankfully I have been doing all of my oil changes at a Toyota AND at intervals of 8000 km. For 2016 they for some reason upped the oil change interval from 8000 to 16000 km. Seeing as how the engine...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-18-2016, 02:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,443
Posted By Sonicp9
I'll chime in on this. My 2016 got hit over night...

I'll chime in on this. My 2016 got hit over night in the left rear about 2 months ago. Never found the fucker who did it. My left tail light was smashed and the bumper was scratched and dented in on...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-19-2016, 03:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 14,299
Posted By Sonicp9
I am going to give you my advice without sugar...

I am going to give you my advice without sugar coating anything. Winter tires are mandatory, don't even try getting through one winter without em. Was the worst mistake I made. Your car will not move...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-05-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 133,282
Posted By Sonicp9
I change oil every 8k km. Dealership recommends...

I change oil every 8k km. Dealership recommends every 16k km for the 2016. That long of an interval just bothered me for this kinda car.

I don't track it yet but I drive it fairly rough. I like...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-05-2016, 01:07 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 133,282
Posted By Sonicp9
I got my 2016 this past November. I am at 16200...

I got my 2016 this past November. I am at 16200 miles (or 26000 km).

Thankfully I got extended powertrain warranty though. I am covered for 200'000 km. Do you guys think my engine will go by then?
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 06-22-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,621
Posted By Sonicp9
My 16 does not have preouts. I know because I...

My 16 does not have preouts. I know because I checked. Thus I need the converter. Is it still possible to connect the converter to the setup you described earlier?
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 06-22-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,621
Posted By Sonicp9
Honestly this is amazing. Definitely worth a...

Honestly this is amazing. Definitely worth a sticky!

My only problem is my sub amp does not have a harness, it requires RCA's. But I guess I can simply connect it to the R and L +/- where your amp...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 06-20-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,621
Posted By Sonicp9
Need help installing subwoofer with amp to oem HU and sound system (2016 FRS)

Hey guys,

So I bought a 10 inch alpine subwoofer that is putting out 300w RMS and I plan on using my old mtx monoblock amp that I had from my previous car (the mtx subwoofers were just too big to...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-20-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 38,792
Posted By Sonicp9
THank you very much for this manual! This is...

THank you very much for this manual! This is absolutely amazing information.

I just have a quick question. I am going to be adding a subwoofer with amp to the existing sound system and headunit in...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 06-16-2016, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,583
Posted By Sonicp9
I totally need this info too. I just ordered a...

I totally need this info too. I just ordered a 10inch alpine sub and am still not sure if I will be tapping into cables from the deck or will be using a metra adaptor to tap into existing wiring from...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-15-2016, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3,507
Views: 1,110,314
Posted By Sonicp9
Ok. Here is my opinion now. I think the 2017 and...

Ok. Here is my opinion now. I think the 2017 and future years up until second gen (if there is a second gen) will be a complete flop. They already sold the car to all the people who wanted it from...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-15-2016, 06:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,493
Posted By Sonicp9
I once heard that body panels for this car are...

I once heard that body panels for this car are expensive as they are all imported from Japan. The prices you list don't surprise me.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 04-19-2016, 08:04 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,075
Posted By Sonicp9
This is the sub and amp combo that I currently...

This is the sub and amp combo that I currently have. It was in my old Jetta before I traded it in for the FRS.
...
Forum: CANADA 03-31-2016, 02:35 AM
Replies: 7,275
Views: 1,593,349
Posted By Sonicp9
Bullshit. Even with xI3's I had difficulty...

Bullshit. Even with xI3's I had difficulty starting from uphill during that storm like a month or so back. With summers on I couldn't drive the car at all.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-23-2016, 02:19 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 23,318
Posted By Sonicp9
I DD mine every day since I got it and only 24...

I DD mine every day since I got it and only 24 yrs old. Over 15k km on my 2016 and I got it in November.
Forum: CANADA 03-21-2016, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7,275
Views: 1,593,349
Posted By Sonicp9
I saw a 2016 Raven FRS with a spoiler at York...

I saw a 2016 Raven FRS with a spoiler at York University North parking lot (Keele and Steele's).

What's up bro.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 03-18-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 2,558
Views: 813,396
Posted By Sonicp9
https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlt1/...

https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xlt1/v/t1.0-9/12804788_10204440974979066_7522878848490098901_n.jpg?oh=681a7992b1866288b26a7420d0062856&oe=578CE693
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