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Posted By Ericfrs

Right Right, It is true that the engine wont let...

Right Right, It is true that the engine wont let you rev pass 2.5k when you have your foot on the brake, so a real launch is no good.

But you can however do burnouts, just as the engine approaches...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

10-04-2012, 05:03 PM

Replies: 30

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Posted By Ericfrs

I'd use that when I do sell the car :lol: so be...

I'd use that when I do sell the car :lol: so be aware of that line

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

10-03-2012, 02:59 PM

Replies: 30

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Posted By Ericfrs

Indeed, cant wait for some proper dunlop summer...

Indeed, cant wait for some proper dunlop summer tires

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

10-03-2012, 04:28 AM

Replies: 30

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Posted By Ericfrs

Exactly, but still very fun:party0030:

Exactly, but still very fun:party0030:

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

10-03-2012, 04:20 AM

Replies: 30

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Posted By Ericfrs

Can't Launch AT? Do a burnout then

Stock everything AT burnout.
Who says automatics are slow off the line :thumbup: ok, at least off the line in style..

Right Right, It is true that the engine wont let you rev pass 2.5k when you...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

08-29-2012, 01:04 PM

Replies: 19

Pulling the trigger this afternoon, some last minute questions.

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Posted By Ericfrs

Hello from Vancouver BC! 1) I got the...

Hello from Vancouver BC!

1) I got the Ultramarine Blue and I think it looks at its best in cloudy weather O.o its almost a black color with a blue tint which I love, I heart it over the WRX's WRB...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

08-28-2012, 01:51 PM

Replies: 18

any long legged FR-S owners out there?

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Posted By Ericfrs

Mine is 36/36, and I'm 6'4". The steering wheel...

Mine is 36/36, and I'm 6'4". The steering wheel column does get in the way if I'm not moving my seat all the way to the back and all the way down. But doing so really restricts visibility cause of...

Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides

08-24-2012, 10:38 PM

Replies: 7

Taking off bumper without damaging side markers

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Posted By Ericfrs

Taking off bumper without damaging side markers

Hi everyone,

While I was retrofitting and blacking out head lights yesterday, I found a way to take off the front bumper without taking off or damaging the side markers. :party0030:

Here's...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

08-24-2012, 10:21 PM

Replies: 0

No more broken Side Markers !

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Posted By Ericfrs

No more broken Side Markers !

Hi everyone,

While I was retrofitting and blacking out head lights yesterday, I found a way to take off the front bumper without taking off or damaging the side markers. :party0030:

Here's...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

08-24-2012, 09:44 PM

Replies: 4

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Posted By Ericfrs

Well, I guess you can drill a hole on the plastic...

Well, I guess you can drill a hole on the plastic piece behind, and zip tie it.
You can actually remove the front bumper without taking the side markers off, if that's the case.

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

08-24-2012, 09:40 PM

Replies: 13

20$ Shark Fin Antenna

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Posted By Ericfrs

That looks great!! :thumbup: Something I want to...

That looks great!! :thumbup: Something I want to do in the future.
One question though, does the radio still work? If it is only a cover, I assume it only improve the appearance but doesn't keep the...

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

08-13-2012, 11:05 PM

Replies: 5

A funny idea with the rear-fog light...

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Posted By Ericfrs

That a good ideal actually. LOL Someone do it on...

That a good ideal actually. LOL Someone do it on their track car please XD

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

08-08-2012, 12:51 AM

Replies: 13

Coating for fake carbon fiber dash pieces?

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Posted By Ericfrs

Sure, I'll take a few pics while in doing it. But...

Sure, I'll take a few pics while in doing it. But honestly, it probably can't show very well. I didn't notice anything different with the exterior paint coated in opti-coat neither. :iono:

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

08-07-2012, 10:09 PM

Replies: 13

Coating for fake carbon fiber dash pieces?

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Posted By Ericfrs

Well, if you take it off and look closely on the...

Well, if you take it off and look closely on the corner edges, the OEM trim is actually just "Carbon Fiber..ish, T" sticker wrapped. That explains why it scratches so easily... Not sure if you can...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

08-07-2012, 10:01 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 6,563

Posted By Ericfrs

You are correct, but the the noise sure seemed to...

You are correct, but the the noise sure seemed to be coming from the center console at first, the noise can't penetrate the dash board :bonk:

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

08-07-2012, 09:58 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 6,563

Posted By Ericfrs

Interested in fixing up the doors as well since...

Interested in fixing up the doors as well since we all probably have this problem.
The Scion Repair Manual wasn't very generous about all the details...
If you are doing it soon, requesting a DIY...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

08-07-2012, 09:53 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 6,563

Posted By Ericfrs

Haha, I wasn't being very encouraging over there...

Haha, I wasn't being very encouraging over there was I :confused0068:

It worked very well for me though.

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

08-07-2012, 12:12 AM

Replies: 35

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Posted By Ericfrs

Looks good! Never would have thought the stock...

Looks good! Never would have thought the stock style would look good.
Shame we only get 86mm ones as stock. :cry:

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

08-06-2012, 10:18 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 6,563

Posted By Ericfrs

Center Console Rattling Fixed!!

First of all, this may not be the right place to post this, but I just wanted as many people see this as possible before its moved somewhere else :bonk:

The Problem:
My FR-S's center console...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

07-26-2012, 12:59 PM

Replies: 29

Please help me. I have a strange rattle, I can't find it.

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Posted By Ericfrs

Could it be that the back seats are not securely...

Could it be that the back seats are not securely fastened? check if the two buttons are pressed down. My car came from dealership with one side unsecured and flopping around.

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

07-21-2012, 09:20 PM

Replies: 3

Need Expert on Retrofit !!

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Posted By Ericfrs

Need Expert on Retrofit !!

Hi everyone,

I just brought my Morimoto Retro-Quik system. Its arrived a few days ago.
I only bought the the "project and brackets" options since I got hid kits from else where.

Can anyone...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

07-11-2012, 10:34 PM

Replies: 3

Distance from bumper to bottom of windshield

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Posted By Ericfrs

No problem! :happy0180:

No problem! :happy0180:

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

07-11-2012, 07:57 PM

Replies: 3

Distance from bumper to bottom of windshield

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Posted By Ericfrs

Couldn't leave you hanging, could I? :happyanim: ...

Couldn't leave you hanging, could I? :happyanim:

By the base of the windshield you mean where the wipers are right? if so:

Height from ground to windshield base: 2'11" (88cm)

Length from...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

07-06-2012, 11:47 AM

Replies: 22

Warm vs cool Weather performance

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Posted By Ericfrs

I haven't really noticed anything yet since the...

I haven't really noticed anything yet since the weather is just getting hotter. But hey, we have a week of sunshine at least.:happy0180:

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

07-06-2012, 01:35 AM

Replies: 35

Views: 35,487

Posted By Ericfrs

Well, could always use some variety. :happy0180:

Well, could always use some variety. :happy0180:

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

07-06-2012, 01:34 AM

Replies: 35

Views: 35,487

Posted By Ericfrs

Great! I love the color from the start:thumbsup: ...

Great! I love the color from the start:thumbsup:
If there's a meet here in Vancouver, I am definitely in!

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

07-05-2012, 01:51 PM

Replies: 35