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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-15-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,537
Posted By TuxedoCartman
So because my worst-case scenario of a car's...

So because my worst-case scenario of a car's immobilizer kicking in at a bad time and causing loss of control of a vehicle was a bit extreme for you, the whole point is invalid? You resort to one of...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-15-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,537
Posted By TuxedoCartman
Would you rather the car shut down entirely when...

Would you rather the car shut down entirely when it got out of range of the remote? When it's already in motion and moving? Would you like to be responsible for the lawsuits that result from the...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-15-2012, 03:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,393
Posted By TuxedoCartman
I wasn't going to say anything, but since you...

I wasn't going to say anything, but since you brought it up... yes, they should be banned. We've clearly demonstrated that as a society we're not mature enough or responsible enough to be trusted...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-15-2012, 03:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,995
Posted By TuxedoCartman
Subtle? Suuu...btle? Suttel? This word, I do...

Subtle? Suuu...btle? Suttel? This word, I do not understand. :D
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-15-2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 31,199
Posted By TuxedoCartman
Wow... I like! Could you do up a DIY on how you...

Wow... I like! Could you do up a DIY on how you made that, or is it something you'd sell?
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-15-2012, 03:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,610
Posted By TuxedoCartman
I actually have the TRD knob, and love it. It's...

I actually have the TRD knob, and love it. It's one of those where it isn't immediately apparent as to why its better than stock, till after you drive with it. It fits the contours of your hand...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-15-2012, 03:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,995
Posted By TuxedoCartman
Same here. I'm hoping I can secure a discount...

Same here. I'm hoping I can secure a discount for buying the whole kit at once, because I'm also eying their carbon fiber trunk and vented hood. Maybe only cost me an arm and three quarters of a...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-15-2012, 03:02 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 20,363
Posted By TuxedoCartman
Can't... hit... thanks... button... enough!!! ...

Can't... hit... thanks... button... enough!!! Thank you!! 100% spot on! :clap:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-15-2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,287
Posted By TuxedoCartman
Yeah, but in Japanese it has a second meaning:...

Yeah, but in Japanese it has a second meaning: America. Which I find kinda funny in the context of Americans trying to be insulting of Japanese cars. (米人, made up of the characters of "America"...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-14-2012, 09:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,287
Posted By TuxedoCartman
どうやって読みますか? アメリカか、ご飯か? Cause the one way would be...

どうやって読みますか? アメリカか、ご飯か? Cause the one way would be kinda funny if the OP wasn't from Australia; the other's just dumb.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-14-2012, 09:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,287
Posted By TuxedoCartman
馬鹿な外人は日本の言葉を好む。

馬鹿な外人は日本の言葉を好む。
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-14-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,995
Posted By TuxedoCartman
I don't think it's gone on sale yet. I found the...

I don't think it's gone on sale yet. I found the original pic on Varis's Facebook page. I know that Bulletproof Automotive carries a lot of Varis stuff though; could probably get a hold of them and...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-14-2012, 03:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,148
Posted By TuxedoCartman
Problem is where the intake is located on our...

Problem is where the intake is located on our cars; a scoop doesn't get any more air to it. With no top-mounted intercooler, it doesn't serve any cooling function either. The only beneficial hood...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-13-2012, 07:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 20,363
Posted By TuxedoCartman
Wow...don't know why I bothered not naming names...

Wow...don't know why I bothered not naming names in my earlier post, when one of the three worst offenders chimes in right behind me.
gmookher, yeah, you are trying to be offensive; you're just...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-13-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,466
Posted By TuxedoCartman
For everyone coming down hard on the people here...

For everyone coming down hard on the people here who seem hostile towards the OP because he wants a backup camera, I have to ask: did you read the original post, before he edited it?! His original...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-13-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 32,626
Posted By TuxedoCartman
Damn... tough choice. I wouldn't kick either of...

Damn... tough choice. I wouldn't kick either of them out for eating in bed, if you know what I mean. :thumbup:
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-13-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,956
Posted By TuxedoCartman
I've always considered Bronze a difficult color...

I've always considered Bronze a difficult color to use on a car's wheels. If you go too light, they look like shitty-quality Gold wheels. If you go too dark, they look like they're covered in brake...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-13-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 32,626
Posted By TuxedoCartman
I like the way they look on your car. But what...

I like the way they look on your car. But what would you replace them with if you sold them?
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-13-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 20,363
Posted By TuxedoCartman
^^^ This. I lurked on this site for quite a...

^^^ This. I lurked on this site for quite a long time before joining, and it seeems to me that atmosphere here changed dramatically (in a negative way) once the car began its release in America. ...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-13-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,441
Posted By TuxedoCartman
I don't see why not; the gun blue color looks...

I don't see why not; the gun blue color looks painted on, rather than anodized, so it should be easy enough for a reputable shop. A long, long time ago I briefly had some SSR Comps (same overall...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-12-2012, 11:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,956
Posted By TuxedoCartman
Looks great, but I gotta confess to being...

Looks great, but I gotta confess to being surprised that they weigh as much as the stock tire/ wheel setup. SE37's are supposed to be one of the lightest Volk wheels. Guess I never the weight...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-11-2012, 06:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,748
Posted By TuxedoCartman
Thank god! I hate to say this, but I lost a ton...

Thank god! I hate to say this, but I lost a ton of respect for WRX's after Subaru pulled out of WRC. Same happened with Mitsubishi; I just can't bring myself to like the Evo X, because it doesn't...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-10-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 91,592
Posted By TuxedoCartman
Dezoris, your analogy about Chilis and Best Buy...

Dezoris, your analogy about Chilis and Best Buy would be correct IF the OP was complaining about poor workmanship, or the service techs failing to diagnose the problem.

To make your analogy work...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-09-2012, 05:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,995
Posted By TuxedoCartman
New Varis front bumper

I wasn't planning on replacing my whole front bumper, I just wanted to do a lip kit... but this has me intrigued. Can't wait to see it painted and on a car (preferably in white or red, so the curves...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-09-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 91,592
Posted By TuxedoCartman
And again, I'm going to ask... why?! Before...

And again, I'm going to ask... why?! Before there was resolution to this issue, I could kinda understand. But you've addressed the issue with Scion and the dealership, gotten nothing to show for...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-09-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 91,592
Posted By TuxedoCartman
I doubt it; his (her?) car was one of the first...

I doubt it; his (her?) car was one of the first 86. So if it's still in the break-in period, they are NOT driving that car nearly enough! :thumbsup:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-09-2012, 03:20 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 91,592
Posted By TuxedoCartman
LostTHEbeat: thanks for posting the videos. It...

LostTHEbeat: thanks for posting the videos. It was clear they were accelerating the car way harder than was necessary at the 3:20 mark isn't the second video. Just out of curiosity, though, where...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-08-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,891
Posted By TuxedoCartman
You mean like this one? ...

You mean like this one?

http://i.imgur.com/9JkJIl.jpg

Oh, sorry, my bad... that's a BRZ. :D
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-08-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 76,133
Posted By TuxedoCartman
My thoughts are that you'd be an idiot to think...

My thoughts are that you'd be an idiot to think thin plastic rings would hold up being sandwiched between your wheel and hub. As for the aluminum ones, they may malform, but only after so much abuse...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-08-2012, 01:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,777
Posted By TuxedoCartman
The BRZ spoiler is nice enough... for a stock...

The BRZ spoiler is nice enough... for a stock spoiler. But if you're paying to have one put on, go with something a 1/4 of the cars on the road don't already have. My vote's for the Tommy Kaira.
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