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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-15-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,782
Posted By ryude
Thank you, I definitely want to test drive...

Thank you, I definitely want to test drive another one. I think they may have put 87 octane in the one I drove.

Again, thanks for being helpful guys.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-15-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,782
Posted By ryude
Way too many people here are taking my posts as...

Way too many people here are taking my posts as bashing the FR-S, that's not what I am doing at all. It's a great car, just not for me. I've driven a lot of cars over the years (I turn 28 soon), and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-15-2012, 09:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,782
Posted By ryude
I test drove a MT. I guess the biggest problem is...

I test drove a MT. I guess the biggest problem is that for me the Miata felt much more like a driver's car. It's just my opinion and I'm not a professional driver so take it with a grain of salt. I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-15-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,782
Posted By ryude
Should I test drive a different one? They just...

Should I test drive a different one? They just got a new Asphalt MT locally. I don't want to believe that's how the car is supposed to be.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-15-2012, 07:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,782
Posted By ryude
Test drove an FR-S, loved it but...

The car is amazing, it can cut corners so precisely that I really don't think you will find a car in the same price range that offers that much handling capability.

BUT, here is the problem I face...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-07-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 28,886
Posted By ryude
You can't reinvent bends, but you can use...

You can't reinvent bends, but you can use specific alloys and metal thickness to significantly alter the sound and durability. Mufflers, resonators, and catalytic converters also change the tone and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-26-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,746
Posted By ryude
You're just paranoid, its OK. I wouldn't do that...

You're just paranoid, its OK. I wouldn't do that too often though :)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-24-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 23,039
Posted By ryude
I live in Louisiana, nice to meet you. :D

I live in Louisiana, nice to meet you. :D
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-24-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 40,205
Posted By ryude
You don't see too many all original 94 in such...

You don't see too many all original 94 in such good shape. Did you buy it second-hand or first owner?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-24-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 40,205
Posted By ryude
Here are a couple pics of the MR2 I used to have,...

Here are a couple pics of the MR2 I used to have, behind it is the turbo civic si I had as well.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c220/Ryude/DSC00013.jpg
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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-20-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 55,414
Posted By ryude
It just means be cautious of what you purchase. I...

It just means be cautious of what you purchase. I don't mean that the product doesn't deliver, but that there have been several cases in the past where you buy something and it isn't what you...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-20-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 55,414
Posted By ryude
Rule of Acquisition #190

Rule of Acquisition #190
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-20-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 40,205
Posted By ryude
The "real" reason why I loved the MR2 was because...

The "real" reason why I loved the MR2 was because of it's lack of interruption between you and the car. There was no drive-by-wire to mess with your throttle response, there was no electric steering...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-11-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,004
Posted By ryude
The cobalt SS is the fastest shitty car you can...

The cobalt SS is the fastest shitty car you can get. It handles really well and with little mods puts down over 300whp. Unfortunately the paint job is crap, the interior is put together by a drunk,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-11-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,701
Posted By ryude
The best cars I ever had were driven hard right...

The best cars I ever had were driven hard right off the dealer's lot. I had a mustang gt that I redlined with 20 miles on it and took it to the race track every other week from 100 miles. Finally...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-08-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,855
Posted By ryude
The FRS feels a lot like a first-gen Miata to me...

The FRS feels a lot like a first-gen Miata to me as far as driving goes. The looks are reminiscent of past Toyota sports coupes. It definitely hits the right price for what it is, its competition is...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-08-2012, 02:57 PM
Replies: 844
Views: 365,059
Posted By ryude
Well I learned a lot about you from that post.

Well I learned a lot about you from that post.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-06-2012, 12:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,572
Posted By ryude
My friend owns a professional body and paint...

My friend owns a professional body and paint shop. He told me that you can NEVER get paint to match unless you repaint the entire car. I've never seen any re-paint even be close to factory paint...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-05-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 52,129
Posted By ryude
I already feel bad for saying it, but damn that...

I already feel bad for saying it, but damn that Miata looks like a chick car next to that BRZ.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-05-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 844
Views: 365,059
Posted By ryude
Honda doesn't have to do anything, just because...

Honda doesn't have to do anything, just because Toyota/Subaru released the FT86 doesn't mean that every other manufacturer has to bring out a sporty cheap RWD car. The impact on sales that this car...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-05-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 844
Views: 365,059
Posted By ryude
If you want a cheap aftermarket buy a mustang or...

If you want a cheap aftermarket buy a mustang or a civic, the frs/brz will never have a cheap aftermarket. That's just the way it goes. I'm not saying you can't afford it, but if anyone is buying...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-05-2012, 04:05 PM
Replies: 844
Views: 365,059
Posted By ryude
Definitely, as awesome as the car is it just...

Definitely, as awesome as the car is it just can't compete on paper to the other cars. A typical buyer will see the price, then look at the horsepower, then ask if it has a turbo (boost!), and then...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-05-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 844
Views: 365,059
Posted By ryude
Jack Hollis said in an interview that he thinks...

Jack Hollis said in an interview that he thinks they will sell a lot within the first few months because of all the enthusiast's. After the first year, I see this being an S2000 all over again.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-05-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,215
Posted By ryude
I'm just waiting to see if they make really...

I'm just waiting to see if they make really drastic changes in 1-2 years. This is one of those cars where you want to buy the best year made and keep it for as long as possible. Other cars it doesn't...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-05-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 52,129
Posted By ryude
A few of my friend put it like this, "The BRZ is...

A few of my friend put it like this, "The BRZ is a Miata without the gay jokes."
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-04-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,985
Posted By ryude
Reminds me of the way my MR2 sounded with the...

Reminds me of the way my MR2 sounded with the entire exhaust off except the header. AKA: Complete Shit
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-04-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 38,906
Posted By ryude
German manufacturer? Check. More than 5 years...

German manufacturer? Check.
More than 5 years old? Check.
Out of warranty soon? Check.

Das Money Pit.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-04-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 43,862
Posted By ryude
Just wanted to say that I followed your research...

Just wanted to say that I followed your research very closely when I had a celica and you guys know your shit! I expect great things from you and I hope you have fun doing it :)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-04-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,296
Posted By ryude
So the FR-S outnumbers the BRZ by about 3:1, well...

So the FR-S outnumbers the BRZ by about 3:1, well I guess that makes the BRZ more appealing for some people.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-04-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 844
Views: 365,059
Posted By ryude
So the FR-S outnumbers the BRZ by about 3:1, well...

So the FR-S outnumbers the BRZ by about 3:1, well I guess that makes the BRZ more appealing for some people.
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