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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
12-11-2022, 08:49 PM
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GR86 Cup car in iRacing
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jonboy99
I only have a first gen car, and never driven a...
I only have a first gen car, and never driven a track prepped 86 at all, but I'd say they've just about nailed the feel of this car! I've been a spec racer driver for a while, as it just seems like...
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
05-07-2022, 06:41 PM
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Will there ever be a cheap tuning solution for the GR86 after Cobb's announcement?
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jonboy99
Will there ever be a cheap tuning solution for the GR86 after Cobb's announcement?
I just read that Cobb will be restricting tuning capabilities of their accessports from now on to avoid legal repercussions.
I know they didn't produce a tuning solution for the first gen, but...
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
01-15-2022, 03:42 PM
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Dyno with full exhaust
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2,469
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jonboy99
That setup sounds great! Did your tuner have any...
That setup sounds great! Did your tuner have any thoughts on how much more might be achievable with a tune? And did he comment on how rich/lean it was running with the stock tune?
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
12-29-2021, 09:58 PM
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If money was no option, would you rather own the 3.0 Supra or the GR86?
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jonboy99
GR86. No manual in the supra, and it's too heavy...
GR86. No manual in the supra, and it's too heavy for me. I'd pay the extra for the supra if it was manual and lighter and felt like I was the one doing the driving.
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BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
01-13-2021, 05:26 PM
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Engineering explained video on new BRZ motor
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3,442
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jonboy99
Engineering explained video on new BRZ motor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mcp76132_SY
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GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
08-20-2020, 10:27 AM
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Video: Toyota GR86 SPIED for the First Time!
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jonboy99
Well, I've had my brz on the track a total of...
Well, I've had my brz on the track a total of twice in 7 years. I didn't mind the engine on either occasion.
On the street though, it would be far more fun with a chunky midrange. If the new model...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
02-14-2020, 03:28 PM
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2018 cold shifting
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jonboy99
Oh, and I just set off in 2nd when it's really...
Oh, and I just set off in 2nd when it's really cold. Makes drifting out of side streets easier too...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
02-14-2020, 03:27 PM
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2018 cold shifting
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jonboy99
I'm on my 2nd brz. The first one I went through...
I'm on my 2nd brz. The first one I went through about 6 different lots of tranny fluid trying to fix it, endless clutch pedal adjustments, etc. With each it felt better for a short while then back to...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
12-30-2018, 05:57 PM
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240
How To: Free Clutch Spring Removal in 15 Minutes - A must do for manual trans!
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125,598
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jonboy99
No proven cons other than heavier clutch....
No proven cons other than heavier clutch. Apparently this will bother you only if you are a weakling or a child. :D I am obviously one of these, as I found it a bit heavy for daily use, so got the...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-28-2018, 10:22 PM
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Millionaire FR-S owner with a heart
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7,508
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jonboy99
Just seen this. Sounds like he had a heart of...
Just seen this. Sounds like he had a heart of gold. Wonder if he was on here?
*edit - and that 86 looks pretty damn fine in that pic!
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
09-27-2018, 03:30 PM
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What torque and horsepower mean for cars
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jonboy99
No, you wouldn't feel the push more, for any...
No, you wouldn't feel the push more, for any given gear, with any given gearing. If you're in a car which makes a flat torque curve from 2000-8000rpm, then flat out in second gear at 2000rpm will...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
09-18-2018, 02:05 PM
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240
How To: Free Clutch Spring Removal in 15 Minutes - A must do for manual trans!
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125,598
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jonboy99
Slushbox with a clutch? That's a new one!
Slushbox with a clutch? That's a new one!
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Software Tuning
08-16-2018, 09:23 AM
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87 and low octane gas
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jonboy99
Seems like China, Mongolia and Russia might be...
Seems like China, Mongolia and Russia might be your only problem areas, unlikely to be a problem with getting high grade fuel elsewhere. Obviously you'll need to avoid the Muslim terrorist no-go...
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Software Tuning
08-08-2018, 07:50 AM
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87 and low octane gas
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jonboy99
OP, you gave your name on a public forum. Are you...
OP, you gave your name on a public forum. Are you sure you wanted to reveal that detail yet? [emoji6]
Seriously, you allude to the lsd being helpful in avoiding getting stuck on this trip. How is...
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Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons
07-15-2018, 06:45 PM
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CANADA - Greddy Supreme SP Catback - SOLD
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668
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jonboy99
Bump for price drop.
Bump for price drop.
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
07-12-2018, 07:19 PM
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240
How To: Free Clutch Spring Removal in 15 Minutes - A must do for manual trans!
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125,598
Posted By
jonboy99
I had a similar experience - when I went on...
I had a similar experience - when I went on vacation for a couple of weeks, I came back to drive my own car again and didn't like the weight of the clutch without the spring.
However you can...
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Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons
06-24-2018, 07:35 PM
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CANADA - Greddy Supreme SP Catback - SOLD
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668
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jonboy99
CANADA - Greddy Supreme SP Catback - SOLD
SOLD
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-04-2018, 10:59 AM
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Hissing/ticking sound under load
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3,607
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jonboy99
I get a hissy kind of sound with my OFT headers....
I get a hissy kind of sound with my OFT headers. I haven't checked for a leak, but I suspect it's just the sound they make.
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
06-03-2018, 02:42 PM
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240
How To: Free Clutch Spring Removal in 15 Minutes - A must do for manual trans!
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125,598
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jonboy99
But the metal properties would also play a major...
But the metal properties would also play a major role, no? I suspect it will have to be a suck it and see scenario.
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
06-03-2018, 01:25 PM
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240
How To: Free Clutch Spring Removal in 15 Minutes - A must do for manual trans!
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125,598
Posted By
jonboy99
My springs are installed, but if you mean the...
My springs are installed, but if you mean the overall dimensions of the mitec spring, they are the same as the stock spring. If someone had a jig to measure the spring strength, that would be very...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
06-03-2018, 12:52 PM
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240
How To: Free Clutch Spring Removal in 15 Minutes - A must do for manual trans!
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125,598
Posted By
jonboy99
You can get rid of the play in about 3 minutes by...
You can get rid of the play in about 3 minutes by adjusting the clutch switch, so that isn't a good reason to buy a replacement spring IMO. I'm not convinced the weight of the pedal will wear your...
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CANADA
05-26-2018, 10:07 AM
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555
London Ontario Thread
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125,088
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jonboy99
I think there are roads around KW with what they...
I think there are roads around KW with what they call 'bends' in them. I'll have to get someone to explain what that word means to me someday.
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CANADA
05-18-2018, 08:40 PM
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555
London Ontario Thread
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125,088
Posted By
jonboy99
Still here too. My BRZ has had a new lease of...
Still here too. My BRZ has had a new lease of life with a UEL and clutch assist spring, so it and me are definitely sticking around.
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CANADA
04-04-2018, 09:28 AM
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4
INVIDIA USA - import duties?
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1,206
Posted By
jonboy99
Thanks, yes looks like Taiwan. The exchange rate...
Thanks, yes looks like Taiwan. The exchange rate is making it so expensive right now, even before duties. :(
Can't imagine a biggish exporter is willing to fiddle the numbers too much, i imagine...
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CANADA
04-03-2018, 08:33 PM
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4
INVIDIA USA - import duties?
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1,206
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jonboy99
INVIDIA USA - import duties?
Just wondered if anyone had ordered an INVIDIA exhaust part from the US - did you get dinged for duties?
As I understand NAFTA, you shouldn't if the parts are made in the USA. I just can't tell for...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
02-21-2018, 02:28 PM
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240
How To: Free Clutch Spring Removal in 15 Minutes - A must do for manual trans!
Views:
125,598
Posted By
jonboy99
That definitely looks trickier, hope you figure...
That definitely looks trickier, hope you figure out a way to do it. If you do, post the guide, because i've fallen back in love with my brz and can see me getting into a 2017 model in a few years...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
02-19-2018, 11:20 PM
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240
How To: Free Clutch Spring Removal in 15 Minutes - A must do for manual trans!
Views:
125,598
Posted By
jonboy99
Not sure what the mechanism would be for that, I...
Not sure what the mechanism would be for that, I can't see why the forces at the master would be any different without the spring. Even if there is more wear, is it significant?
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
02-13-2018, 12:57 PM
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71
I'm coming back! - 2018 BRZ tS on order
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13,869
Posted By
jonboy99
Hmm, I was thinking of trading the brz for a z06...
Hmm, I was thinking of trading the brz for a z06 this year. Reading this thread has reinforced the feeling I'll be making a mistake. I also will miss driving the brz in winter too, it's when I have...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
12-29-2017, 06:12 AM
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81
2017 BRZ Vs. 2005 Boxter S Vs. 2016 WRX Vs……
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20,349
Posted By
jonboy99
Your dad sounds like a very good father. :D
Your dad sounds like a very good father. :D
Forum:
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
11-22-2017, 11:58 AM
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240
How To: Free Clutch Spring Removal in 15 Minutes - A must do for manual trans!
Views:
125,598
Posted By
jonboy99
No, I'd definitely give it a while with the...
No, I'd definitely give it a while with the spring in place - some (maybe most?) seem to be quite happy with the clutch, in which case there's no need to have a heavier clutch for no reason. I...
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