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Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 03-08-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 333
Posted By Ernest72
What’s the ride height - how low

What’s the ride height - how low
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 02-17-2024, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 334
Posted By Ernest72
Blistein b6.

Blistein b6.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-31-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,598
Posted By Ernest72
Love the steering in my 16BRZ and 14 981 cayman. ...

Love the steering in my 16BRZ and 14 981 cayman. On the cayman we changed the steering to the GT3 with PIWIS and it’s much better than stock. More feeling and livelier.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-25-2023, 06:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 657
Posted By Ernest72
Just be careful. Many will be too loud so pick a...

Just be careful. Many will be too loud so pick a quieter one.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-12-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,657
Posted By Ernest72
I did this a long time ago just for fun. Also...

I did this a long time ago just for fun. Also needed to bang a bend in the thing to stop rubbing on the jdl header. I also drilled holes in my side emblem thing. Not sure it does anything but I...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-10-2023, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,354
Posted By Ernest72
Yes sell privately. Don’t give to a stealership. ...

Yes sell privately. Don’t give to a stealership. It might take longer and the accident does not help. Good luck.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-08-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,657
Posted By Ernest72
A general good rule is to buy the newest car you...

A general good rule is to buy the newest car you can afford. This is assuming you don’t prefer or want a specific year or older car for some reason.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-03-2023, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,023
Posted By Ernest72
I see a lot of cheap (relatively) track cars in...

I see a lot of cheap (relatively) track cars in the future.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-01-2023, 07:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By Ernest72
Dc sports

Got the DCsports axleback. It’s a nice muffler. I like the sound better then the legsport and not droney on the highways. Thanks Jbezugs for the recommendation. And the price is nice as well.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-26-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,888
Posted By Ernest72
The cost with leasing is always having payments. ...

The cost with leasing is always having payments. It’s nice to have a car without them. Going on 16 years with no payments on my 04 WRX and 3 years with no payments on my 16 BRZ. Leasing does...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-14-2023, 06:57 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 182,168
Posted By Ernest72
First Gen twin with snows or maybe an olde WRX...

First Gen twin with snows or maybe an olde WRX with snows. My 04 WRX wagon with snows is a blast in the winter.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-05-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 182,168
Posted By Ernest72
Only at 102k. But I plan to be there one day.

Only at 102k. But I plan to be there one day.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-04-2023, 10:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By Ernest72
Yes I went to oem but too quiet, no fun. So I...

Yes I went to oem but too quiet, no fun. So I bought a used LegSport Club Sport Street Axle Back Exhaust for 250. It’s not bad but I am always looking for something better. I will check out the DC...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-03-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 696
Posted By Ernest72
Loud q300

So I took my loud q300 off and put on a quieter exhaust for my long highway commute. But sometimes I miss the exhaust sound. I was thinking about welding a second resonator on the mid pipe ,...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-02-2023, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 182,168
Posted By Ernest72
Mine is paid off for over 3 years, has 102k...

Mine is paid off for over 3 years, has 102k miles, I get 33 mpg, it’s my daily, maintenance is cheap and this thing will go 250k. Paid 27k in 2016 at a low interest rate, absolute deal. Best smiles...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-26-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,680
Posted By Ernest72
Same for me, 5w40 in my 2004 WRX wagon that I...

Same for me, 5w40 in my 2004 WRX wagon that I bought new May 23, 2003. 156k miles and still a blast.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-22-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,680
Posted By Ernest72
That’s why Blackstone labs is your friend....

That’s why Blackstone labs is your friend. Analysis will let you know how the cars doing.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-22-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,361
Posted By Ernest72
Great products for sure. My oem pleather ones...

Great products for sure. My oem pleather ones still work. Maybe when they look old I could do a refresh. Although I am not really looking for a high end feel in my BRZ daily. It is a Subaru you know.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-22-2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,680
Posted By Ernest72
Just another which oil to use thread in a long...

Just another which oil to use thread in a long history of these threads. And still no one knows what the best oil is.
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 09-21-2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 993
Views: 179,000
Posted By Ernest72
Don’t remember. I bought them used thinking to...

Don’t remember. I bought them used thinking to lower the car, but it’s my daily so staying with stock springs. I have other cars to spend on so no more mods for the BRZ. She is great as is. It’s...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-09-2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 182,168
Posted By Ernest72
I agree, money no concern Gen 2 unless you prefer...

I agree, money no concern Gen 2 unless you prefer the look of the Gen1 than mod it out with all that money.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-31-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 182,168
Posted By Ernest72
Personally, it is that simple really. The issue...

Personally, it is that simple really. The issue is the there are other things that keep you there that out weight the cost of living. My entire family except one sister lives within 40 miles of NYC....
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-28-2023, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By Ernest72
So sad to hear. Prayers to his family and...

So sad to hear. Prayers to his family and friends.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-27-2023, 08:46 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 182,168
Posted By Ernest72
Since you read a lot, go and read up on actual...

Since you read a lot, go and read up on actual real life retirement situations. There are so many situations where people work or volunteer to overcome boredom or just to have camaraderie with...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-26-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 182,168
Posted By Ernest72
Can’t worry about other people. You can lead a...

Can’t worry about other people. You can lead a horse to water….. no embarrassment at all for an 86. I love mine to death. But when you have had your fun with 86, get a cayman/boxter. If you...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 08-26-2023, 06:51 AM
Replies: 993
Views: 179,000
Posted By Ernest72
I have a Perrin inlet tube and RCE yellow springs...

I have a Perrin inlet tube and RCE yellow springs just sitting around in my garage. If some one needs. Make an offer.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-26-2023, 06:48 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 182,168
Posted By Ernest72
A bit judgemental about how people spend their...

A bit judgemental about how people spend their money. I am all for responsible spending, but everyone has different priorities, wants and needs. Plus you never know what the future holds. You might...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-24-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 182,168
Posted By Ernest72
Yeah these cars are pretty much the best smiles...

Yeah these cars are pretty much the best smiles per dollar.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-24-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 182,168
Posted By Ernest72
Not arguing if it’s a better car, I believe it...

Not arguing if it’s a better car, I believe it is. I believe it is essentially the same experience and not worth it when my car at 100k miles looks and functions practically new. I would rather put...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-21-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 182,168
Posted By Ernest72
Actually I am comparing a paid off 16 BRZ in...

Actually I am comparing a paid off 16 BRZ in great shape with 100k and headers and tune, some nice cosmetic mods, and swaybars. Car has no payments for the last three years and I do all my own...
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