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Wheels and Tires
12-11-2020, 10:58 AM
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Continental Vikingcontact 7 snow tires 205/50/17
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No plans but I could probably meet up halfway in...
No plans but I could probably meet up halfway in PA somewhere. This weekend is too busy but most other days can work.
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Wheels and Tires
12-10-2020, 04:05 PM
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Continental Vikingcontact 7 snow tires 205/50/17
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Continental Vikingcontact 7 snow tires 205/50/17
Nearly new full tread vikingcontact 7 winter tires. Bought last year and driven maybe 1000 miles. Perfect fit for stock size FRZ86 wheels, worked awesome in the snow up here but I'm selling my car so...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-30-2020, 03:27 PM
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Questions Those who have tracked a c5 z06
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troyguitar
This is pretty much dead on. I had an 04 Z06 for...
This is pretty much dead on. I had an 04 Z06 for 4 years and it is a great car but it will need a lot of little things to actually be reliable if you drive it hard.
Seating, cooling, and braking...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
08-30-2020, 01:02 AM
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Will you wait for the second model year to purchase your 86?
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troyguitar
I just bought my 2020. It won't be paid off until...
I just bought my 2020. It won't be paid off until 2025... so I'm waiting at least that long.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-13-2020, 07:59 PM
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First Modifications?
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troyguitar
First mod I did was the MTEC clutch spring. Big...
First mod I did was the MTEC clutch spring. Big help at least on my 2020.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-25-2020, 11:16 AM
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SCCA Solo class question
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troyguitar
That's correct.
That's correct.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-11-2020, 11:49 AM
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STX setup sharing thread (2020)
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troyguitar
I expect that the 4.3 will require 8000 RPM and...
I expect that the 4.3 will require 8000 RPM and taller tires if they'll fit, like 245/45/17 or going to 18s. Dunno if they make those in A052 though.
I like the shorter gearing on mine but I'm not...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-14-2020, 12:44 AM
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Will I feel it? (headers)
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troyguitar
No clue on headers, but you'll feel the annoyance...
No clue on headers, but you'll feel the annoyance of stopping for fuel more often and with fewer stopping options if you go E85.
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
03-11-2020, 09:51 PM
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626
Poll:
Toyota and Subaru Officially Confirm Second Gen 86! (September 27, 2019)
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troyguitar
YES. The car would be so much better with an...
YES.
The car would be so much better with an 80s-style hatch.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
02-22-2020, 10:19 PM
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How to get that classic high-pitch 4cyl sound from brz?
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troyguitar
I don't know for sure since my car is still...
I don't know for sure since my car is still stock, but my guess is that you'll want catless longtube EL headers with the stock muffler and a raised rev limit.
AFAIK every single aftermarket...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-05-2020, 02:56 PM
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First Suspension mod help.
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troyguitar
Makes sense. I figured CS was a bad idea but...
Makes sense. I figured CS was a bad idea but kinda hoped that it wasn't. Maybe with the right shocks and bump stops it would be OK but the shocks likely cost as much as just getting the STX...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-05-2020, 12:09 PM
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First Suspension mod help.
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troyguitar
Any idea how much of that is spring/shock vs the...
Any idea how much of that is spring/shock vs the bound up rear sway? In CS you can fix the bar, leaving the TRD bar "stock" up front and using whatever in the back.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-04-2020, 11:53 PM
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First Suspension mod help.
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troyguitar
I'm kind of looking at TRD springs - basically...
I'm kind of looking at TRD springs - basically debating whether to be underprepared for STX or in the wrong car for CS (or do nothing and stay DS). I don't really care about the competitive aspect...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-04-2020, 10:29 PM
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First Suspension mod help.
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troyguitar
Do the remotes give you more rear travel in CS/DS...
Do the remotes give you more rear travel in CS/DS or only STX?
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
02-01-2020, 12:52 AM
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(GR86) Second Generation FR-S/BRZ insider info...
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troyguitar
People claim to like sporty stuff but what...
People claim to like sporty stuff but what actually sells is trucks. Big things with lots of torque.
People claim to like shifting for themselves but they buy things that are so torquey that no...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-27-2020, 08:15 PM
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Cost of STX VS. SSC build
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troyguitar
I don't know you but if your car is anything like...
I don't know you but if your car is anything like mine I'm going to guess that we'll have just as much fun running in DS without spending thousands of dollars on mods.
These cars aren't fast but...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-27-2020, 03:04 AM
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Cost of STX VS. SSC build
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troyguitar
I'm planning to run my 2020 bone stock in DS on...
I'm planning to run my 2020 bone stock in DS on conti ECS at the seneca army depot events, so you should have someone to beat if you do nothing. To start I might even run on the prius tires since...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-13-2020, 04:18 PM
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Grand Touring: What would you do to the Twins?
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troyguitar
It would be amazing if companies still made small...
It would be amazing if companies still made small RWD coupes. The 86 is about the only one left.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-12-2020, 05:57 PM
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Grand Touring: What would you do to the Twins?
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troyguitar
Every car is "lazy" when you are cruising at...
Every car is "lazy" when you are cruising at constant speed in a straight line for hours on end. No one is using 6th for acceleration in an 86 unless they're too lazy to shift - in which case YOU...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-12-2020, 02:08 PM
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Grand Touring: What would you do to the Twins?
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troyguitar
Better tires and stereo speakers. The stock tires...
Better tires and stereo speakers. The stock tires are loud as hell - my winter tires are less noisy on the highway.
Also make 6th gear longer, there's no reason for the engine to spin so much on...
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
01-09-2020, 03:35 PM
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2,589
(GR86) Second Generation FR-S/BRZ insider info...
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460,432
Posted By
troyguitar
Considering how most people treat these cars, and...
Considering how most people treat these cars, and the significant number of little updates that can't reasonably be retrofitted, I see a lot of value in buying new. The cars haven't depreciated that...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-02-2019, 11:18 AM
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British Racing Green Special Edition - Probably Not For US Enjoyment
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122,284
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troyguitar
Resale value: Zero. ...
Resale value: Zero.
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
11-24-2019, 09:28 AM
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50
McLaren 720S vs Mazda MX-5: Which is the most fun?
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6,929
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troyguitar
They've been too fast for a long time. At least...
They've been too fast for a long time. At least up here in NY state there are cops everywhere and their sole purpose in life is to hand out speeding tickets to fund NYC. Forget about the $300k price...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-15-2019, 02:44 PM
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Buying Pre 17' vs 17'+ Autox/Track use
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2,936
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troyguitar
Oh and, not that it'll have any chance at being...
Oh and, not that it'll have any chance at being competitive at all, but a 17+ 86 with TRD springs, bars, and wheels is now the best twin for Street class.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-15-2019, 02:39 PM
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19
Buying Pre 17' vs 17'+ Autox/Track use
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2,936
Posted By
troyguitar
I'd go SSC if I were looking primarily for an...
I'd go SSC if I were looking primarily for an autox/track car.
For STX I'm guessing that the 17+ is slightly better overall to run on 255s with the shorter gearing and slightly improved engine....
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
11-13-2019, 10:31 AM
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500
British Racing Green Special Edition - Probably Not For US Enjoyment
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122,284
Posted By
troyguitar
I have my 2020's EQ set with the treble all the...
I have my 2020's EQ set with the treble all the way down and the bass all the way up in an attempt to make it sound less tinny.
What I have found, though, is that the system sounds way better if...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
11-10-2019, 11:10 PM
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500
British Racing Green Special Edition - Probably Not For US Enjoyment
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122,284
Posted By
troyguitar
Basically $30k.
Basically $30k.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
11-07-2019, 04:34 PM
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British Racing Green Special Edition - Probably Not For US Enjoyment
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122,284
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troyguitar
So it begins. ...
So it begins.
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
11-04-2019, 02:15 PM
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72
Sportbikes similar to the FRS in principle?
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9,950
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troyguitar
I thought that my old 250 ninja was a blast in...
I thought that my old 250 ninja was a blast in the same way that the 86 is a blast.
Why do so many people need to do 0-60 in 3 seconds for a bike to be "fast enough"? It makes no sense.
If I...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
11-04-2019, 01:52 PM
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500
British Racing Green Special Edition - Probably Not For US Enjoyment
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122,284
Posted By
troyguitar
Yep. You must have spent more time in the area...
Yep. You must have spent more time in the area than I have, we just moved up this year. It'll be an interesting winter. I'm still trying to decide which winter tires to buy and it's already supposed...
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