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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-25-2020, 11:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,324
Posted By COBlue
Might do that just to be sure, but allegedly the...

Might do that just to be sure, but allegedly the goal is getting as much old fluid/moisture out as possible.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-25-2020, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,324
Posted By COBlue
Brake flush and ABS

Does anybody use OBD computer to pump ABS to completely flush fluid out of the system? Is it even necessary on our cars? (Friend with a Corvette mentioned it and can't find any info on the twins.)
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 08-25-2020, 03:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,920
Posted By COBlue
Sorry, haven't been on in a while and no new post...

Sorry, haven't been on in a while and no new post notification - you get it to work?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-12-2020, 01:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,632
Posted By COBlue
This test day 13 down to 12.1V, started up just...

This test day 13 down to 12.1V, started up just fine so not sure what happened last time. I'll keep the battery jumper in there in case but good to know a couple weeks shouldn't be a problem. Off to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-05-2020, 03:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,632
Posted By COBlue
FWIW - haven't tried checking the parasitic draw...

FWIW - haven't tried checking the parasitic draw again yet because in the middle of another experiment:
Day 1 - 12.65V (immediately after trickle charge top off)
Day 2 - 12.48V
Day 3 - 12.44V
Day...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-01-2020, 11:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,632
Posted By COBlue
50 sounds more reasonable, but I've never tried a...

50 sounds more reasonable, but I've never tried a newer car "listening" for key fob etc.

I did not wait after putting the meter on, I'll try that. Regardless, 13 days is awfully fast to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-31-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,632
Posted By COBlue
:w00t: Ok, so I'm right there at 470mA - thanks,...

:w00t: Ok, so I'm right there at 470mA - thanks, I won't bother hunting fuses or pulling my radio out for the umpteenth time then.

I do have a trickle charger, but sounds like a good excuse for...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-31-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,632
Posted By COBlue
Good information - thank you! But for now...

Good information - thank you!


But for now I'm ok with normal drain - it's my DD so normally not an issue, I'm just not working right now so it's been sitting.


Just curious what's a "normal"...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-28-2020, 01:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,632
Posted By COBlue
Yeah, it had been sitting for a couple days at...

Yeah, it had been sitting for a couple days at that point.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-27-2020, 10:56 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,632
Posted By COBlue
My '17 is showing 0.47a parasitic drain - curious...

My '17 is showing 0.47a parasitic drain - curious what other people are seeing?


It sat for 13 days and was dead - even with a warranty replaced bigger battery last year. The Maestro RR/Pioneer...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 01-29-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,920
Posted By COBlue
I haven't tracked batt volts lately but I've left...

I haven't tracked batt volts lately but I've left the car sitting for a few days with no issues. Check my posts #1 and #14 on the first page of thread for my wiring (because my brain can't remember...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-11-2019, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,244
Posted By COBlue
15k is for "severe" only. Figure I got a cheap...

15k is for "severe" only. Figure I got a cheap car I can care for well with some light track abuse so will probably follow the severe sked.


I put some Amsoil 75W-90 in diff and MT this week....
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-11-2019, 10:50 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 23,085
Posted By COBlue
Got some Amsoil 75W-90 MT and diff fluid and had...

Got some Amsoil 75W-90 MT and diff fluid and had the local shop put it in a few days ago. Can't say I've noticed any diff with the diff, but have with the MT. Still stiff when cold, but less of the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-09-2019, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,931
Posted By COBlue
I put Motul RBF 600 in there before the first...

I put Motul RBF 600 in there before the first track, but yes, have been considering better pads.

Suggestions? (It's also my DD)
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-08-2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,931
Posted By COBlue
They definitely squeak at the right (wrong) brake...

They definitely squeak at the right (wrong) brake pressure, but this is different from that. Quieter, higher pitch and only with no brake pressure.

Season is over out here, will see if it's back...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-09-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,244
Posted By COBlue
Interesting that screenshot doesn't have a lot of...

Interesting that screenshot doesn't have a lot of the Notes. Mine has Rear Diff with a Severe Driving note to replace every 15,000mi. (And brake/clutch fluid replace every 15,000 in high humidity or...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 11-09-2019, 01:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,920
Posted By COBlue
Maestro said they're not taking any data from the...

Maestro said they're not taking any data from the K-line. I'm connected to just the hi/lo on the CAN and still getting data (although I may have lost tire temp, but as you noted I'm not sure where...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 11-01-2019, 03:38 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,920
Posted By COBlue
This post has details on the available CAN plug:...

This post has details on the available CAN plug: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2700864&postcount=18


Installation is much easier now with SU2 harness and updated firmware.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-18-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,244
Posted By COBlue
Rear diff fluid weight rec

I've gone through the threads on rear diff fluid but most seem to be comparing brands. Curious if anyone has compared weights?
In Colorado so cold and warm weather DD, but also track it a few times...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-18-2019, 02:03 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,797,407
Posted By COBlue
Just keep in mind that $400 probably includes a...

Just keep in mind that $400 probably includes a lot of different taxes/fees and technically you can only deduct the "property" tax portion.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-11-2019, 08:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,920
Posted By COBlue
All stock.

All stock.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-10-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,931
Posted By COBlue
Brakes(?) squeaking when hot but not applied

2017 PP with 8,000 miles on current stock pads and rotors. Fourth time at the track on current brakes, sessions 3&4 I noticed a speed dependent high pitched intermittent squeaking after a few laps...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-10-2019, 03:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,920
Posted By COBlue
My oil temp has always worked with TO1 harness...

My oil temp has always worked with TO1 harness and BRZ firmware and SU2 harness and WRX firmware. I haven't checked lately but maybe they have 2017+ firmware for SU2 now...?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-28-2019, 11:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,506
Posted By COBlue
I looked low mileage used but was concerned with...

I looked low mileage used but was concerned with how the car (especially PP) might have been driven and ended up finding new for the same price as previous year used in December - so you might...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 06-23-2019, 10:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,920
Posted By COBlue
Odd. Don’t have that issue on mine (although...

Odd. Don’t have that issue on mine (although admittedly I don’t use the physical buttons much).
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-24-2019, 08:20 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 98,520
Posted By COBlue
I'm tempted to try aTorklift Stealth but not sure...

I'm tempted to try aTorklift Stealth but not sure I want that much weight permanently in back affecting the balance. Meanwhile I just put my 29er inside. Apparently they haven't tried one on 2017 or...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 05-20-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,920
Posted By COBlue
Never displayed in the rearview (didn't even know...

Never displayed in the rearview (didn't even know it could - did that in a different car but after market mirror), always displayed in stock HU.

I briefly looked at swapping out the BU camera when...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 05-20-2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,920
Posted By COBlue
Howzit from a Kaneohe boy... Nope, Maestro...

Howzit from a Kaneohe boy...
Nope, Maestro yellow RCA video plug goes into the back of the HU and BU camera displays on the HU. Seems like that would take some work and wire crossing to get it on...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 05-19-2019, 11:23 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,920
Posted By COBlue
I soldered (vs. the plug I stole from my kid's...

I soldered (vs. the plug I stole from my kid's Arduino) the connecting wires to the CAN behind the radio and OBD data has been fine. Track pack has always worked since SU2 and updated firmware.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 05-19-2019, 11:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,486
Posted By COBlue
With the SU2 harness and updated firmware it's...

With the SU2 harness and updated firmware it's MUCH easier than the TO1 and numerous mods. Only mod I had to make with SU2 was for the power antenna but I believe that was subsequently resolved.
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