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Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

02-12-2019, 07:10 PM

Replies: 24

Good Winter Driver while the Scion is parked

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Posted By Faulkner

R32 would be great but most of them seem to be...

R32 would be great but most of them seem to be pushing $12k already. I can do without creature comforts, so that does leave options

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

02-12-2019, 07:02 PM

Replies: 24

Good Winter Driver while the Scion is parked

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Posted By Faulkner

You’re exactly right, I suppose I’m dreaming a...

You’re exactly right, I suppose I’m dreaming a bit. Anything with an H-box that doesn’t feel like driving a boat will be an improvement. I guess I started looking at STs for 10k and snowballed from...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

02-12-2019, 08:16 AM

Replies: 24

Good Winter Driver while the Scion is parked

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Posted By Faulkner

Yeah I know that thanks. I am just looking to see...

Yeah I know that thanks. I am just looking to see if anyone has experience with these cars and what their recommendations would be. Of course AWD would be a lot of fun, but I can survive with FWD. ...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

02-11-2019, 10:32 PM

Replies: 24

Good Winter Driver while the Scion is parked

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Posted By Faulkner

Good Winter Driver while the Scion is parked

As the title suggests, I park the FR-S for the winter and drive the text book definition of a beater (‘06 Taurus) while she’s stored away. Well the Ford likely won’t see another winter (because it’s...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

01-20-2019, 12:55 PM

Replies: 85

VALVE SPRING WORLD - PRESS RECALL

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Posted By Faulkner

Could you put your VIN through this Toyota site...

Could you put your VIN through this Toyota site and let me know whether or not it says your vin is affected? I put mine through and it says it’s clean but I don’t trust the site. Mines a June ‘13...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

01-14-2019, 05:26 PM

Replies: 85

VALVE SPRING WORLD - PRESS RECALL

Views: 35,765

Posted By Faulkner

I just contacted my dealer today and they sent...

I just contacted my dealer today and they sent this link to check your VIN:...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

01-13-2019, 03:47 PM

Replies: 85

VALVE SPRING WORLD - PRESS RECALL

Views: 35,765

Posted By Faulkner

Well looks like I could be one of the unlucky...

Well looks like I could be one of the unlucky few. 30425. Contacted the dealer today so we’ll see what happens. At least it packed away for that winter now

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

04-28-2018, 04:49 PM

Replies: 5

AT Trans Cooler: Performance cooler vs Standard

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Posted By Faulkner

Yes it does. But with an AT I need to keep my...

Yes it does. But with an AT I need to keep my coolant temps down. Factory won't do that with an AT on the track

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

04-28-2018, 03:19 PM

Replies: 5

AT Trans Cooler: Performance cooler vs Standard

Views: 6,638

Posted By Faulkner

AT Trans Cooler: Performance cooler vs Standard

So I am going to track my AT FR-S but not before I add a transmission cooler. Now my question is, what trans cooler do I get? Any cooler specifically designed for the twins looks like it will cost...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

04-11-2018, 09:17 PM

Replies: 21

Engine Tune Needed for Track Day?

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Posted By Faulkner

The open flash tablet can flash the new update if...

The open flash tablet can flash the new update if I need it too? Sorry I am new to all this. When you are tuning your engine I am assuming it the ECU we are altering...so we could flash the need...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

04-11-2018, 08:49 PM

Replies: 21

Engine Tune Needed for Track Day?

Views: 12,572

Posted By Faulkner

Thanks. You didn't have to update your SW to get...

Thanks. You didn't have to update your SW to get to the A01C? Would something like this solve the issue too? I need the excuse of an ECU update to get some extra power haha
...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

04-11-2018, 06:13 PM

Replies: 21

Engine Tune Needed for Track Day?

Views: 12,572

Posted By Faulkner

Thanks Mike. My build date is: 06/13 on the...

Thanks Mike. My build date is: 06/13 on the black driver's side sticker. Is this a clean point? Mine is an AT

I want to track this car and track it often. I guess my options are new seals and...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

04-11-2018, 11:52 AM

Replies: 21

Engine Tune Needed for Track Day?

Views: 12,572

Posted By Faulkner

Did you get the updates ECU flash?

Did you get the updates ECU flash?

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

04-11-2018, 11:39 AM

Replies: 21

Engine Tune Needed for Track Day?

Views: 12,572

Posted By Faulkner

Thanks. I'll check the build date this evening. ...

Thanks. I'll check the build date this evening. I bought it certified preowned, so I am hoping all recalls or updates were applied. Can OBDII or the dealer confirm that?

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

04-10-2018, 09:10 PM

Replies: 21

Engine Tune Needed for Track Day?

Views: 12,572

Posted By Faulkner

Engine Tune Needed for Track Day?

So I have a 2013 FR-S with only 26K miles on the engine. Finally going to take her to the track this summer, but I've read a few things stating the '13 could have latent engine issue that would...

Forum: Great Lakes

03-07-2018, 10:19 PM

Replies: 1

Oil Change and Winter Storage

Views: 1,570

Posted By Faulkner

Oil Change and Winter Storage

So I stored the FR-S this winter and all is well with her. However, I put about 25 miles on the engine without changing the oil first. I'm concerned I could've cycled some condensate/water through...

Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)

10-05-2017, 06:38 PM

Replies: 6

Spots on paint after wash

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Posted By Faulkner

Spots on paint after wash

Any ideas on what these spots could be? Noticed those a few months ago and found some more today. Thinking its from poor waxing or washing technique, but I'm not sure. Haven't tried clay yet, but the...

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

06-13-2017, 02:48 PM

Replies: 39

Spin out last night. How do I check for damage?

Views: 8,654

Posted By Faulkner

I'm just going to give you the benefit of the...

I'm just going to give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you're having a bad day...I agree whole-heartedly that nothing beats raw experience, yet concurrently I seek to learn from those who...

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

06-13-2017, 11:18 AM

Replies: 39

Spin out last night. How do I check for damage?

Views: 8,654

Posted By Faulkner

I don't plan on daily driving the FR-S in the...

I don't plan on daily driving the FR-S in the winter here to avoid just that. I do have some touch up paint already for a few rock chips near the wheel wells, so I'll take another look. The gravel is...

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

06-12-2017, 12:33 PM

Replies: 39

Spin out last night. How do I check for damage?

Views: 8,654

Posted By Faulkner

Thanks for the replies. There was only gravel...

Thanks for the replies. There was only gravel that graded sightly below the road, next to that grass. I have some grass inside the car (windows were down) but everything seems okay. Will certainly be...

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

06-12-2017, 11:43 AM

Replies: 39

Spin out last night. How do I check for damage?

Views: 8,654

Posted By Faulkner

Spin out last night. How do I check for damage?

Last night I took a turn a bit too hard (with traction off) and pulled a 180. It was en empty two lane road so I only made contact with a gravel shoulder. I was only doing 35 (a sharp turn) but it...

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