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Forum: CANADA 06-12-2016, 07:13 AM
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Posted By grodenglaive
:thanks:

:thanks:
Forum: CANADA 06-11-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 10,818
Sticky: Ottawa FR-S
Views: 1,993,091
Posted By grodenglaive
Can anyone recommend a good place to get the 3M...

Can anyone recommend a good place to get the 3M clear-bra removed from my hood?
Someone asked me who put the big scratch across the hood and it was just the edge of the 3M. After 3 years It's...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-09-2016, 09:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,739
Posted By grodenglaive
Oh that's why "flexible" strut bar! For the...

Oh that's why "flexible" strut bar!
For the life of me I couldn't figure out why anyone would make a flexible strut bar - it seemed to defeat the purpose. Good to know.
Forum: CANADA 06-09-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 10,818
Sticky: Ottawa FR-S
Views: 1,993,091
Posted By grodenglaive
Guys, I have a set of FR-S oem springs and shocks...

Guys, I have a set of FR-S oem springs and shocks (minus one rear shock). Free if anyone wants them - I need to clean out the basement.
just shoot me a pm
Forum: CANADA 02-19-2016, 06:51 AM
Replies: 10,818
Sticky: Ottawa FR-S
Views: 1,993,091
Posted By grodenglaive
I left work at 4. Still made it the 40 km trip...

I left work at 4. Still made it the 40 km trip home somehow (and I have the eibach pro-kit). Snow so deep it was going over the hood and hitting my windshield at times - getting home felt like a...
Forum: CANADA 08-18-2015, 05:58 AM
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Sticky: Ottawa FR-S
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Posted By grodenglaive
FS. two Dunlop Direzza ZII (225/45 R17)

Hi, I have two Dunlop Direzza ZII (225/45 R17) tires to get rid of on account of I didn't rotate my tires enough. I replaced all 4 last week, but the fronts were still pretty good and have 9/64" (new...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-07-2015, 09:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,065
Posted By grodenglaive
well actually... I've got a rattle from the left...

well actually... I've got a rattle from the left rear now when I go over small bumps.
It sounds like something is loose. I retorqued the upper mounting bolts and the centre nut that holds the shock...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-07-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,379
Posted By grodenglaive
For reference, here's a pic of mine (that's the...

For reference, here's a pic of mine (that's the inner most hole btw). Actually, the outer hole should have the same effect, although I don't know if the bolt size is the same.
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-06-2015, 06:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,065
Posted By grodenglaive
The bump stops that came with my pro kit did not...

The bump stops that came with my pro kit did not even fit my shocks - the holes were too small. I just reused the stock ones.

I took off the first bulge off the bottom, about 1/2". The top part of...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-21-2015, 12:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,939
Posted By grodenglaive
had koni yellows on my MINI - they were awesome,...

had koni yellows on my MINI - they were awesome, but when one blew a seal it took 2 months to get a warranty replacement.
Forum: CANADA 02-18-2015, 06:22 AM
Replies: 10,818
Sticky: Ottawa FR-S
Views: 1,993,091
Posted By grodenglaive
There's pros and cons to both. With 3 groups,...

There's pros and cons to both.
With 3 groups, the traffic is more consistent - less frustration, but you give up 10 minutes of driving per session which kind of sucks. But it's cheaper.
I can't...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-01-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,770
Posted By grodenglaive
Your right front caster is the problem - it...

Your right front caster is the problem - it should not be negative!
If those numbers are right, you probably installed the top hat of the strut backwards. No wonder your car pulls to the right.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-28-2015, 06:30 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 56,968
Posted By grodenglaive
I've had the redline in since May. Compared to...

I've had the redline in since May. Compared to the oem fluid in the summer, well... it shifts a bit easier overall, but the 1-2 clunk is even worse.
In the winter though - it's much better than...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-01-2014, 06:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,884
Posted By grodenglaive
pastrami sandwich fall under the seat? It's...

pastrami sandwich fall under the seat?
It's probably coming from the ac - bacteria and mold can grow in the evaporator core. Mine is starting to do the same.
try this:...
Forum: CANADA 08-11-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 10,818
Sticky: Ottawa FR-S
Views: 1,993,091
Posted By grodenglaive
they're not too good with #1 that's for sure. I...

they're not too good with #1 that's for sure. I had one expected for today and checked the tracking - says "street address is incorrect, package may be delayed". Call UPS, check address - it IS...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-10-2014, 10:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 28,289
Posted By grodenglaive
Definitely get the weathertech floor mats. The...

Definitely get the weathertech floor mats. The stock winter mats don't do anything to protect the carpet from salt stains.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5569/14689865177_23000b3da5_c.jpg
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-07-2014, 09:35 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 31,970
Posted By grodenglaive
Or you could avoid all these problems and get the...

Or you could avoid all these problems and get the P&L catted header (or the one by FT86-speedfactory). It makes power, it isn't loud so you won't get pulled over, it won't throw any CELs - even...
Forum: CANADA 08-07-2014, 05:09 AM
Replies: 10,818
Sticky: Ottawa FR-S
Views: 1,993,091
Posted By grodenglaive
I have four in fairly minty condition I was...

I have four in fairly minty condition I was thinking of selling. Might be convinced to part with them two at a time.:)
Forum: CANADA 07-19-2014, 07:10 AM
Replies: 10,818
Sticky: Ottawa FR-S
Views: 1,993,091
Posted By grodenglaive
I thought you just went to timmies to eat donuts,...

I thought you just went to timmies to eat donuts, not do donuts:D :burnrubber:
I have got to make it out to one of these.

Seriously though, they gave you the bum's rush just for having coffee and...
Forum: CANADA 07-10-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10,818
Sticky: Ottawa FR-S
Views: 1,993,091
Posted By grodenglaive
Weird - I had a dream last night that that...

Weird - I had a dream last night that that happened to me.
Forum: CANADA 07-10-2014, 06:49 AM
Replies: 10,818
Sticky: Ottawa FR-S
Views: 1,993,091
Posted By grodenglaive
Sorry, I can't let that go... Dr. G's statement...

Sorry, I can't let that go...
Dr. G's statement is not technically correct either. None of the "regular" car wash products contain soap, they use detergents - it is not the same thing. He also...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-01-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,645
Posted By grodenglaive
heat shields if you must, but don't wrap the...

heat shields if you must, but don't wrap the pipes.
http://www.centuryperformance.com/exhaust-header-heat-wraps-do-not-use.html
Forum: CANADA 06-28-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 10,818
Sticky: Ottawa FR-S
Views: 1,993,091
Posted By grodenglaive
Here's where the main issue was; it's passable...

Here's where the main issue was; it's passable now though. Only had about 1 mm gap between the header clamp and the crank pulley (the header is a modular 2-piece design). ...
Forum: CANADA 06-27-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10,818
Sticky: Ottawa FR-S
Views: 1,993,091
Posted By grodenglaive
Phil worked his magic - it's all good! No leaks,...

Phil worked his magic - it's all good! No leaks, no rattles. Sounds good too, but not too loud.:thumbup:
Forum: CANADA 06-27-2014, 06:24 AM
Replies: 10,818
Sticky: Ottawa FR-S
Views: 1,993,091
Posted By grodenglaive
He probably has no peni$ I'm sure your...

He probably has no peni$

I'm sure your header install will go better than mine. I ordered the fa20club catted header before all the bad karma started. It's up on the the lift right now at Ralf's -...
Forum: Software Tuning 04-07-2014, 06:03 AM
Replies: 1,838
Views: 549,727
Posted By grodenglaive
lol that's also how to calibrate my racing sim....

lol that's also how to calibrate my racing sim. Will try it.
Forum: Software Tuning 04-06-2014, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1,838
Views: 549,727
Posted By grodenglaive
That was my experience as well with stage 1 on a...

That was my experience as well with stage 1 on a stock car. Just installed mine yesterday (v 1.58). I noticed the sound change too and more pull from 4-5 k. The only thing I didn't like is now it...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-30-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,348
Posted By grodenglaive
I wouldn't rule out frost damage either. I don't...

I wouldn't rule out frost damage either. I don't know how cold it gets in DC, but enduring a lot of freeze/thaw cycles isn't doing the rubber any good, even if you're not driving on them. Awesome...
Forum: CANADA 03-18-2014, 06:03 AM
Replies: 10,818
Sticky: Ottawa FR-S
Views: 1,993,091
Posted By grodenglaive
I'll second that. They were too busy to give me...

I'll second that. They were too busy to give me the time of day, so I drove to Tony Grahams and bought my FR-S the same day.
Forum: CANADA 03-17-2014, 06:29 AM
Replies: 10,818
Sticky: Ottawa FR-S
Views: 1,993,091
Posted By grodenglaive
(Regarding polyurethane bushing inserts vs the...

(Regarding polyurethane bushing inserts vs the PSRS system)


I wouldn't recommend the psrs on a street car if they're anything like the ones ALTA makes for the MINI (they look similar). The...
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