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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-24-2019, 07:11 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 15,986
Posted By Docdoc
50k miles in on a manual 2014 FR-S, nothing to...

50k miles in on a manual 2014 FR-S, nothing to report. I have did preventative maintenance like Mogul trans oil, engine oil, performance tires and air filter re-oil. I did do a brake upgrade by...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-24-2019, 09:28 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 107,389
Posted By Docdoc
I personally like your out side of the box...

I personally like your out side of the box thinking on increasing low end torque and add some HP. However, a system like that has some huge trade off's. One being it turns it into a bit of a hybrid...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-23-2019, 12:42 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 107,389
Posted By Docdoc
I understand they are bound by emission...

I understand they are bound by emission standards, but I also know that a ICE engine is only 11-15% efficient at turning chemical energy into mechanical. There are so many more exotic engine designs...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-23-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 107,389
Posted By Docdoc
I heard the next gen GT86 will run on a 4 wheel...

I heard the next gen GT86 will run on a 4 wheel system.

Docdoc
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2019, 06:26 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 107,389
Posted By Docdoc
We should start a thread where people guess the...

We should start a thread where people guess the next gen GT-86 specs. The member that is closest wins "something". I.E a nice gift card to GT86 Speed Factory

Docdoc
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2019, 04:26 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 107,389
Posted By Docdoc
I have only seen the turbo charged version, but...

I have only seen the turbo charged version, but they may throw that into a updated GT86 platform with updated styling.

Docdoc
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2019, 04:13 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 107,389
Posted By Docdoc
To be honest, I'm glad they are make a version...

To be honest, I'm glad they are make a version 2.0. I'm quite sure I won't move from the current platform as my wife has demanded she gets to pick the next new car. :( However, I may be able to start...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 107,389
Posted By Docdoc
First :lol:

First :lol:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2019, 12:48 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 40,270
Posted By Docdoc
Ah, makes sense. As far as tracking the M3 what...

Ah, makes sense. As far as tracking the M3 what cost more? Is it the tires, larger oil capacity or some other hidden cost associated with a BMW?

Docdoc
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 40,270
Posted By Docdoc
Why did you go from a Cayman, M3 to a FR-S? or is...

Why did you go from a Cayman, M3 to a FR-S? or is it you still have those?

(2017) 987 Cayman S -> (2018) F80 M3 -> (2019) FRS JRSC

Docdoc
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 40,270
Posted By Docdoc
First car was a 2013 off the lot $25k USD, was a...

First car was a 2013 off the lot $25k USD, was a manual, Hot Lava FR-S. Traded for a 2009 BMW 328xi. ~2016(New kid). Beginning of 2017 I bought another manual, Hot Lava, 2014 FR-S with 38k miles and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-21-2019, 02:51 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 47,624
Posted By Docdoc
I was at the Toyota dealership again today...

I was at the Toyota dealership again today picking up some parts. I almost bought a nice used red Mazda Miata soft top that they had in the lot. I could drive along a twisting road with a nice smooth...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-20-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 47,624
Posted By Docdoc
I was out and about today in the FR-S. I pulled...

I was out and about today in the FR-S. I pulled up next to a motorcycle. I revved my engine. He was kind enough to look back, thumbs up my kid and smile back at her in the back seat. I then thought I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-20-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2,029
Views: 339,430
Posted By Docdoc
Nope all good, lol Docdoc

Nope all good, lol

Docdoc
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-20-2019, 10:06 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 106,099
Posted By Docdoc
To me it would be that they want the first year...

To me it would be that they want the first year the car has come out. I'm thinking way down the road here when someone is looking for the car as a collectors item they just store in the garage. I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-20-2019, 09:54 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 106,099
Posted By Docdoc
I think this car will be worth something in the...

I think this car will be worth something in the future, but only a 2013 version that has low mileage and from some miracle has been completely un-modded. It will be the same as Civics in that since,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-20-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 2,029
Views: 339,430
Posted By Docdoc
I drove the FR-S around to complete a list of...

I drove the FR-S around to complete a list of honey-to-do that seems to have gotten bigger the day after I got back from a track weekend... I went a bit easy on it since I was so rough on the car...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 337
Views: 47,624
Posted By Docdoc
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7859/40454594173_f2...

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7859/40454594173_f2ded3f501_o.png

I want to take back the 5 minutes I took to make this lol.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-18-2019, 03:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,771
Posted By Docdoc
Ya, I’m pretty good on maintenance, I like to...

Ya, I’m pretty good on maintenance, I like to keep up with it. I believe that if you properly do proactive maintenance you should “never” (things still happen) be stuck broken down on the road. I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-18-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,771
Posted By Docdoc
(that car *was beautiful.) Ya it was, I hope the...

(that car *was beautiful.) Ya it was, I hope the guy is able to get back in another and keep practicing driving.



The NCM track has good run off's and I did take it a bit easy still. I left...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-18-2019, 10:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,771
Posted By Docdoc
Ya, I did have William run with me on one of the...

Ya, I did have William run with me on one of the sessions, He was was the one who let me know about the shifting, and also to focus on touching the "blue spot" on the turn apex. I focused on braking...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-18-2019, 09:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,771
Posted By Docdoc
So as a bit of a wrap-up to the event I did want...

So as a bit of a wrap-up to the event I did want to share a bit about what I learned from the experience and what may help me when I track again.


I did not bring the best of shoes - I had a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-17-2019, 10:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,771
Posted By Docdoc
As promised a few photo's from the event. I'm in...

As promised a few photo's from the event. I'm in the orange 33 2014 FR-S.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7919/47355787932_b8604333df_h.jpg
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-16-2019, 08:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,771
Posted By Docdoc
I just completed the day at the track. I had a...

I just completed the day at the track. I had a great time and all though it was not a “race” event, I did push the car to the limits of the tire I ran with. I also attempted to get a “good” lap time...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-15-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,771
Posted By Docdoc
My father and I are heading down to the hotel, he...

My father and I are heading down to the hotel, he wanted to check out the Corvette museum and the car show. He was driving the FR-S in traffic and having a heck of a time rolling down the window. He...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-15-2019, 10:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,845
Posted By Docdoc
I have to agree with Imp on this one. lucky, Solo...

I have to agree with Imp on this one. lucky, Solo Performance Specialties is located in my city, I just had a short drive there and picked up x4 number 3's for this weekends track day. It was like 15...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-14-2019, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 1,932,533
Posted By Docdoc
:cry: too true, but I got my second FR-S used...

:cry: too true, but I got my second FR-S used from a guy in New York for 15k with only 35k miles on it. I then could not really see the value in cosmetic upgrades that I could buy and install. The...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-14-2019, 10:03 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,078
Posted By Docdoc
Not sure if you have doors or not picked out but,...

Not sure if you have doors or not picked out but, if it is allowed their are some Seibon Carbon fiber doors for sale in the classifieds of the forum. They are a steal at the price he is selling them...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-13-2019, 10:52 PM
Replies: 337
Views: 47,624
Posted By Docdoc
For me I was sucked into the story a bit at...

For me I was sucked into the story a bit at first, I mean a lot of things had to align for Subaru and Toyota to build the 86 platform in the first place. I bought one of the first ones back in 2012,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-13-2019, 10:26 PM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 1,932,533
Posted By Docdoc
Welcome! (I'm rather new to the forums, not the...

Welcome! (I'm rather new to the forums, not the car...)

You know that is one thing that I would have liked to have on my car, push to start. It is not a easy thing to add later. Other things that...
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