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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-24-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 380,693
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
Update: Put about ~4000 miles on...

Update:

Put about ~4000 miles on refurbished shortblock, 6 months after the rebuild from dealer everything is good. Engine oil looks really clean, engine sounds great and revs freely, no drips or...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-30-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2,029
Views: 339,027
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
Rained yesterday and im still on summer tires in...

Rained yesterday and im still on summer tires in 40F weather, let her eat and spun all the way to 3rd, did not crash
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-07-2019, 05:55 PM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 380,693
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
Update: Motor spun rod bearing 4 back in July...

Update:
Motor spun rod bearing 4 back in July 1500 miles after recall with about 85k miles.
Got car back 4 weeks later with a refurbished shortblock. They reused the heads and cams (probably the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-30-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 217,212
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
Vehicle Mileage:~87,000 Vehicle Make: FRS ...

Vehicle Mileage:~87,000
Vehicle Make: FRS
Mileage After Recall Performed: ~85,000
Symptom(s): Rod Knock, Power loss
Failure: TBD, most likely spun rod bearing
State: In dealer with engine being...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-23-2019, 11:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,503
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
Honestly, if you are putting this much concern...

Honestly, if you are putting this much concern and thought over the recall you are best off not doing it unless you are 100% sure.


Generally if your engine does suffer a catastrophic failure...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-22-2019, 11:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,503
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
I went to Sansone toyota (Sansone Auto Mall) for...

I went to Sansone toyota (Sansone Auto Mall) for my recall, motor started knocking 1600 miles after recall (July 8, 2019), no lights came on, I suspect main bearing 4 spun, currently in the process...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-13-2019, 11:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,097
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
Where do you live in jersey? Im in Essex county...

Where do you live in jersey? Im in Essex county so nearest one to me is Newark Airport, consider buying a few gas cans if you dont want to make the daily trip, ive seen a few people set up a 55...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-13-2019, 11:41 PM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 380,693
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
I would definitely wait till after 3000 miles or...

I would definitely wait till after 3000 miles or 3 months till you install any engine or drivetrain components if you get the recall done. Some have experienced issues after 500 miles and some after...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-09-2019, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 380,693
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
Thanks humfrz, hoping for a lot of pieces of...

Thanks humfrz, hoping for a lot of pieces of sealant in the oil just so I can blame it on the tech and dealer... if anything I gonna try to have them inspect the oil, oil filter and pull the pan off...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-09-2019, 12:43 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 380,693
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
Car has about 86,000 miles and this happened 1600...

Car has about 86,000 miles and this happened 1600 miles of driving after J02 recall preformed by Sansone Automall in NJ

Soooo... I spun my main bearings today on my drive. Slight knocking turned...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 04-18-2019, 08:13 PM
Replies: 487
Views: 68,849
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
Willowbrook Meet tn at 8 till whenever. Same spot...

Willowbrook Meet tn at 8 till whenever. Same spot as shown above
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-02-2019, 10:08 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 15,974
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
I am the third owner of my 2013 Ultramarine FRS...

I am the third owner of my 2013 Ultramarine FRS at 85,000 miles. I've encountered a few problems over my year (about 10,000 miles) of ownership.

-Crickets
-Window Seals, my window has the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-05-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,826
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
i get 24-25 mpg with 75% city and 25% highway

i get 24-25 mpg with 75% city and 25% highway
Forum: Forced Induction 02-24-2019, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,998
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
Contact JDL and they can get the kit you need. ...

Contact JDL and they can get the kit you need. Also look at Garrets G series if you dont mind the extra coin to get one.
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 01-08-2019, 12:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,829
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
Has Anyone Brought Their Car In For Valve Spring Recall

Has anyone brought their car in for the recall yet? If so what dealer did you go to and how was your experience with them? How is their quality of work and how long did it take. Any noticeable...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-05-2018, 10:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,138
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
i believe verus engineering has some gearsets in...

i believe verus engineering has some gearsets in testing but they arent ready yet.
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121071

jacks transmission has synchro upgrades for around 2k...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-23-2018, 08:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,066
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
Ooof... Sorry you gotta make this post. Is it...

Ooof... Sorry you gotta make this post. Is it cracked? Can you put your finger in it? Thats definitely a larger gash and it would need a full fiber glass repair to fix it right if it is...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-19-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 48,338
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
But for the price and headache? Realistically we...

But for the price and headache? Realistically we might see 5-8hp difference, maybe more at the lower rpms, I would really be surprised to see 15hp/tq. Just my guess, would be cool to prove me wrong.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-19-2018, 09:48 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 29,361
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
This... had a rock kick up from a sentra driving...

This... had a rock kick up from a sentra driving next to me, left a nice deep, wide 4 inch scratch in the middle of my door.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-18-2018, 08:34 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 48,338
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
I personally don't think ITB's will provide much...

I personally don't think ITB's will provide much benefit and will cause more headache than it is worth. Cool thing to have though and Im curious about how it will sound. I wouldnt expect more than...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-18-2018, 08:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,203
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
I was in a similar state of mind when i first...

I was in a similar state of mind when i first bought my used 13 MT @ 69k miles. I just changed the fluids just so I know what is in there and how long its been in there. Fresh fluids definitely...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-16-2018, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,660
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
This is normal for our cars, that or the 4 that...

This is normal for our cars, that or the 4 that Ive been in all have this "problem". When compared to a lot of other transmissions, this "play" is nothing compared to the mushy, uninspiring, feeling...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-16-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 29,361
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
I just had a mom in her subaru outback follow me...

I just had a mom in her subaru outback follow me in stop and go traffic with her high beams on for 30 min at 8:00am in the morning. I hate ignorant people
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-12-2018, 06:55 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 29,361
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
I dont hear crickets in any other car :)

I dont hear crickets in any other car :)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-12-2018, 11:06 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 29,361
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
That definitely beats my 8 inch long scratch from...

That definitely beats my 8 inch long scratch from when someone keyed my car or my cracked windshield from a rock :bow:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-12-2018, 10:56 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 29,361
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
Oh, that is not including the 30+ of rock chips I...

Oh, that is not including the 30+ of rock chips I have and other miscellaneous dings and scratches. Trust me this is no garage queen. :bonk:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-12-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 29,361
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
Drove behind a dump truck recently, got 2 new...

Drove behind a dump truck recently, got 2 new scratches on my hood from rocks/debris he kicked up
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-12-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 29,361
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
What Are Your Pet Peeves of Daily Driving (Your FRS/86)?

I love this car and I love driving it everyday, but I've always got something to complain about. My morning commute is definitely not the a Sunday drive through the park to get to church. Nope, I've...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-05-2018, 10:59 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 30,877
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
Most of the time I will simply push or pull the...

Most of the time I will simply push or pull the stick to get in into gear, kinda cupping my hand around it and letting it go in. If you wanted to, you could go from 4-3 by giving a little shove and...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 10-05-2018, 10:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,069
Posted By Little Mt. Fuji
just bought cquartz 3.0 ceramic coating, will let...

just bought cquartz 3.0 ceramic coating, will let you know how it goes within 7-10 days, gotta find a nice stretch of weather to apply it.
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