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Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-30-2019, 08:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
7/30/2019 | Goodbye... 86 (FRS)

This is a bit late, but ever since I started getting check engine lights, the thought of getting a new car was always in the back of my mind. After the sixth or so trip to the dealership in ~5 months...
Forum: Northern California 04-24-2019, 03:09 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,809,329
Posted By frs_mikey
PM'd

PM'd
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-21-2019, 07:49 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 218,050
Posted By frs_mikey
*Update* Dropped car off to get diagnosed 4/17....

*Update*
Dropped car off to get diagnosed 4/17. Solution: replace affected cam actuators, but parts are currently on back order. (ETA 1-2 weeks)
Dealership gave the car back 4/19, claimed that car...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-10-2019, 07:47 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 218,050
Posted By frs_mikey
Vehicle Mileage: 324xx Vehicle Make: FRS ...

Vehicle Mileage: 324xx
Vehicle Make: FRS
Mileage After Recall Performed: 1142 (initial cel)
Symptom(s): P000D (32002mi) & P000B (32457mi)
Failure: cel
State: CA
Is Dealership Offering Repair:...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-10-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
4/10/2019 | Engine go boom?

Previously, the CEL was only being caused by P000D. Now, is P000B is showing up as well. I haven't been able to take the car back to the dealership because every chance I have to take it in, the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-22-2019, 05:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
3/21/2019 | CEL is back...

Not much to explain. Was driving around town normally and the CEL and slip lights just came back on. Car did feel slugish and possibly misfired a bit while driving, but i'm not too sure...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-18-2019, 11:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
3/18/2019 | In-cabin go pro mount

On a brighter note, I did get a go pro suction cup mount in the mail that I ordered yesterday. Amazon prime puts in work! :thumbup:
I tried going for a hot version pov, will test out......
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-18-2019, 10:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
3/18/2019 | Will it buff out? :(

First time I get to drive my car since I got it back from getting the CEL resolved last week and I get hit in a parking lot. :clap: :mad0259:
Got backed into today while I was picking my sister up...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-18-2019, 03:16 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
3/17/2019 | Porsche GT3 brake ducts

This is slightly rice, buuuut it's made for a GT3. GT3s are performance monsters, so this makes my car a performance monster. :thumbup:

Don't know how effective these are on brake temps, but this...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-18-2019, 02:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
3/17/2019 | Update on CEL

Car is okay! Took it back to the dealership that did my valve spring recall and they said that they swapped my L+R cam actuators. (That's what was on the invoice?) Anyways, CEL is gone. Still need to...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-09-2019, 12:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
I took it back to the dealership that did my...

I took it back to the dealership that did my recall since they were just in my engine. I also have some kind of extended warranty through carmax that covers power train work, so I let them take it...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-06-2019, 02:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
3/5/2019 | CEL...

Driving home from school today, the CEL and slip lights came on. Popped my code reader in to see how bad it was and got P000D: cam shaft position slow response. Heard similar stories of 13's having...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-01-2019, 04:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
3/1/2019 | More pics from last weekend...

Like the title says, got more pics from last weekend. These are from the photographer, Sharplite Media. They're all taken from similar angles, but track pics are track pics. :D
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-27-2019, 05:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
2/27/2019 | Post track day (2/23)

Second track day with SpeedSF and 86DRIVE challenge at Thunderhill East was a success! I had a rough start and spun out off track between turns 10 & 11 my first session because I pushed it too hard...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-18-2019, 04:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
2/17/2019 | Track Prep!

Made the last minute decision to attend the first 86drive challenge event of the year at Thunder Hill East! I didn't have much to do, but I checked all my fluids, brakes, and tires for starters. I...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-16-2019, 06:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
2/16/2019 | Raceseng shift knob comparison

(After writing this, I rambled about a lot of useless stuff, enjoy) :bonk:

I've always wondered about little things like this that don't actually matter, so I've decided to take matters into my...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-02-2019, 03:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
2/1/2019 | Perrin intake serviced & reinstalled

Came home to a cleaning kit for my perrin intake! :)

https://i.imgur.com/rDVopvd.jpg

I know that the stock air box is the most efficient, but after having this intake for ~2 years, I can't...
Forum: Northern California 01-31-2019, 06:44 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,750
Posted By frs_mikey
I took my FRS to Vallejo Toyota 1/14, got it back...

I took my FRS to Vallejo Toyota 1/14, got it back 1/21 because I emphasized I needed it for school commute and I'm not old enough for a rental. I was afraid that they'd rush it and break things, but...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-31-2019, 06:31 AM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,234,530
Posted By frs_mikey
I installed JDM tips in my school's parking...

I installed JDM tips in my school's parking structure between classes today. :thumbup:
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-31-2019, 06:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
1/30/2019 | JDM muffler tips for stock exhaust

Earlier this week, I purchased some "stock 2015" exhaust tips I found on a FB sale ad. They were slightly damaged when I saw them in person, but was too good a deal to pass up! (The damage isn't...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-22-2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
1/22/2019

Update on my valve spring recall. Picked up the car last night, making the service time 1 week and some hours for me. Car runs smooth, while the engine was out I took the opportunity to get my throw...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-15-2019, 01:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
1/14/2019 | Valve spring recall day

1/14/19
Dropped my FRS off at Toyota this morning for the valve spring recall. The person at the service desk said the work should take 3-5 business days if I remember correctly. Fingers crossed...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-12-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
Just some updates

11/12/18
Annual oil change! :) Nothing special, just more Mobil 1 5w-30 and an oem filter.

https://i.imgur.com/bweQxPz.jpg


12/14/18
I’ve been wanting to try Raceseng’s Contour shift knob...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 11-10-2018, 01:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,220
Posted By frs_mikey
When I was checking out it actually came out to...

When I was checking out it actually came out to like $75 shipped, so I wanted to give this DIY project a go. Turned out well :)
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 11-05-2018, 04:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,220
Posted By frs_mikey
thank :)

thank :)
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-05-2018, 04:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
M3, father owned lol. All the garage stuff is my...

M3, father owned lol. All the garage stuff is my dad's doing as well
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 11-04-2018, 01:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,220
Posted By frs_mikey
Custom exhaust delete cover

Going single exit, I knew I would have an empty hole on the opposite side. I know there are covers available, but I wanted to try a custom approach recommended by someone on a local FB group.
The...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-04-2018, 01:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
11/3/2018 | Custom exhaust delete cover

Going single exit, I knew I would have an empty hole on the opposite side. I know there are covers available, but I wanted to try a custom approach recommended by someone on a local FB group.
The...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-31-2018, 02:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
Thaank youu! :wub:

Thaank youu! :wub:
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-31-2018, 02:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,634
Posted By frs_mikey
Thanks! Nothing big at the moment, I want to try...

Thanks! Nothing big at the moment, I want to try making an exhaust delete cover for the passenger side.

Depending on what’s around me, I think my next move will be some driver mod
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