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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
08-21-2016, 11:40 PM
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183
The worst mod you ever did to your twin?
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46,617
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Chanpion
Red rally flaps with stock width wheels. Just...
Red rally flaps with stock width wheels. Just looked weird proportion and colour wise. The winter benefits were amazing though so much mud, slush, snow, ice and salt block. Took them off after the...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
07-09-2016, 08:25 PM
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2017 BRZ Or Luxury?
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7,199
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Chanpion
No right answer. But think of all the fun you can...
No right answer. But think of all the fun you can personally doing the interior mods and the frustartion.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-22-2016, 12:01 PM
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7
Low End TQ Loss with Catless FP/OP?
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1,125
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Chanpion
EDIT: Removed.
EDIT: Removed.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
05-15-2016, 07:46 PM
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CD009 350Z Transmission into FT86 Swap
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24,488
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Chanpion
This isn't a direct contact but if you run out of...
This isn't a direct contact but if you run out of leads, I remember reading that Mackin Industries did a Z33 swap (350Z tranny) for their hill climb twin.
Feature of their car:...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
04-19-2016, 08:59 PM
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Pop clip sizes?
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10,756
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Chanpion
Tip: If you can't find them at Toyota or have...
Tip:
If you can't find them at Toyota or have to pay shipping, go to Subaru. Half the price and they had stock so I didn't have to wait a week for an order.
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
04-17-2016, 01:37 PM
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Diff oil
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5,781
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Chanpion
Should be fine if I remember correctly, only...
Should be fine if I remember correctly, only thing I remember that was important was that the tranny took GL3/4 but not GL5 and diff was the one that took GL5 or anything else.
That's what I...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
04-13-2016, 08:18 PM
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FRS LED light bar install
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28,732
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Chanpion
I didn't go through all the comments yet but if...
I didn't go through all the comments yet but if you don't like its current position, I think you can get away with putting it behind the grill. It'll position it a bit lower so it won't blind people...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
04-12-2016, 11:46 PM
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Trust/Greddy FRS/BRZ/86 Dog Box Transmission
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16,355
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Chanpion
Does anyone know the maintenance intervals needed...
Does anyone know the maintenance intervals needed for the dogboxes?
Newbies like me may not know that dogboxes have generally have really short maintenance intervals making them not efficient for...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
04-05-2016, 11:12 PM
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18
Why not use the bumper design on the BRZ STI?
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6,624
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Chanpion
Probably safety regulations. If anyone has the...
Probably safety regulations. If anyone has the time to prove this, the safety regulations should be public knowledge. But at least the fog light area from this concept seems to have made it into the...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
03-27-2016, 11:20 PM
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Valenti Tail Lights - Visibility Issues?
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4,023
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Chanpion
Depends on the cops in your area and your own...
Depends on the cops in your area and your own luck running into the right ones.
If makes you feels any better. Clean up the glass where your centre brake light is to compensate.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-22-2016, 10:58 PM
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64
Ethanol or Non Ethanol
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16,624
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Chanpion
The owner's manual actually says 93 octane and do...
The owner's manual actually says 93 octane and do not exceed 10% ethanol I believe. You can read it yourself.
EDIT: Thanks for the clarification, I knew it was low ethanol but couldn't remember...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-20-2016, 08:11 PM
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Wow...unreal frustration trying to find a car. CPO basically means nothing
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Chanpion
True, with sports cars you either have to be...
True, with sports cars you either have to be patient and wait for the perfect one or buy new. It just gives you way more peace of mind with a new car. At least with the twins they're not exactly your...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
03-20-2016, 02:52 PM
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Joining the club soon!
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4,006
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Chanpion
Take a look at the BRZ forum right now, a...
Take a look at the BRZ forum right now, a refreshed look for the BRZ has surfaced. You'll be able to choose between 4 styles if you want to wait.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
03-16-2016, 08:52 PM
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Poll:
Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll.
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Chanpion
Uh, I said alcohol family. Shell VPower's pretty...
Uh, I said alcohol family. Shell VPower's pretty good up in the north, chirp free. Blends are different in other places though.
EDIT: If I'm wrong or whatever, forgive me, studying for my 3rd...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
03-16-2016, 08:46 PM
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Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll.
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Chanpion
Don't take it apart, you'll risk actually...
Don't take it apart, you'll risk actually breaking it. Or if you want to whatever too. It's not broken as it is, the chirps are more of a characteristic.
But if you really want to get rid of your...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
03-14-2016, 11:59 PM
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25
My first teeheehee moment
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Chanpion
There's a weird blacksheep hidden gem that very...
There's a weird blacksheep hidden gem that very few people know about unless they've driven one. If you ever see a SRT Cherokee don't underestimate those things. It's like when you see those drift...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
02-16-2016, 11:47 AM
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best tool set for weekend mechanics
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8,636
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Chanpion
I think you'll add a torque wrench and hex key...
I think you'll add a torque wrench and hex key set eventually into your set. The oil and diff replacement and torque wrench for many other things.
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
02-06-2016, 07:36 PM
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26
Hardwood Floor in Trunk?
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9,501
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Chanpion
If you do make it yourself, you might have to...
If you do make it yourself, you might have to split it into 2 or 3 parts for it to bend and fit.
But I think you can build it yourself with a skill saw, sanding, wood stain and patience. Shouldn't...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-23-2016, 07:44 PM
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66
Gas station that are ethanol free
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25,576
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Chanpion
It silences the crickets for all those people who...
It silences the crickets for all those people who actually care.
For everything else, it does improve those factors but don't know if it's noticeable.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-19-2016, 11:48 AM
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169
left-foot braking with AT
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28,209
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Chanpion
I'm definitely not in the "normal" category but...
I'm definitely not in the "normal" category but I've completely blown all the tendons in my right ankle from various other sports and tendons don't heal or never fully heal. Since the brake pedal...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
01-19-2016, 11:33 AM
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11
3D Printing Ideas?
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2,166
Posted By
Chanpion
Firewall and intake plug for the sound tube...
Firewall and intake plug for the sound tube delete.
I'm really close to doing this myself.I can't find a cap anywhere that fits nicely into the intake.
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-19-2016, 11:29 AM
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169
left-foot braking with AT
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28,209
Posted By
Chanpion
I do it. Twin's a manual but when I drive...
I do it. Twin's a manual but when I drive automatic cars, I go for the left foot brake. Some cars don't position the pedals well for left foot braking though, but you can just use your normal foot....
Forum:
Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
01-18-2016, 11:47 AM
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7
Car Bras for Temporary Use - Roadtrips
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1,776
Posted By
Chanpion
QUOTE I know there are some drawbacks for...
QUOTE I know there are some drawbacks for long-term use.
- Get loose over time and end up flapping against the paint and hurting it.
- In hot weather, it will stick to car and ruin paint
- Looks...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-18-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies:
36
The Biggest Bang for the Buck
Views:
7,569
Posted By
Chanpion
Yeah, the most dramatic change you can do to the...
Yeah, the most dramatic change you can do to the car would be tires and usually the first change. I'd recommend a good set of summer tires. Applies towards both track and spirited driving.
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
01-16-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies:
12
Toyota Techstream Confusion
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11,764
Posted By
Chanpion
To save you a bit of trouble, I don't believe...
To save you a bit of trouble, I don't believe Technstream works with ELM327. I believe you need that J324 something ish connector for communication between your car and tech stream. ELM will work for...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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01-10-2016, 11:59 AM
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22
How to prevent broken wheel stud
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7,805
Posted By
Chanpion
Anti seize lube will help you, if not, just go...
Anti seize lube will help you, if not, just go for upgraded lugs. Most people are switching to APR. Think they're common and easy enough to find too at your local shop. Found some at my local muscle...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
01-09-2016, 07:28 PM
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58
Why do certain oil's need to be recycled separately?
Views:
12,920
Posted By
Chanpion
Inorganic and organic oil. Kills humans, other...
Inorganic and organic oil. Kills humans, other doesn't. Oil is just a general term.
You're getting a lot of hate but it's nice to know there's people out there that want to learn.
Motor oils are a...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
01-08-2016, 12:35 PM
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21
Shark Fin Question
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4,296
Posted By
Chanpion
I've been trying to find a solution for this, not...
I've been trying to find a solution for this, not so much luck yet. The closest I've found is a recent plate on top but it looks terrible.
The other only OEM solutions that may possibly work are the...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-19-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies:
87
Um shift light.....who knew
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18,894
Posted By
Chanpion
I think there's an economy shift light mode on...
I think there's an economy shift light mode on the car too. Basically tells you when to shift the the maximum fuel economy. Turned it off after 5 minutes. Basically, once the clutch is fully in for...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
12-19-2015, 11:03 AM
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32
Plastidip whole car
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14,722
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Chanpion
Not that I'm against it but my friend...
Not that I'm against it but my friend plastidipped his car. Plastidipping the car looks bad, avoid white. Just spend a bit more for vinyl, it'll look a lot better, you'll be happier just looking at...
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