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FRS_Ken · 10-25-2013, 05:55 PM

@Pbrown @KingGeo @Slick
That's the spirit! I'll try to be a bit earlier than 9 or 8:30
Bundle up!

Pbrown · 10-25-2013, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRS_Ken

@Pbrown @KingGeo @Slick
That's the spirit! I'll try to be a bit earlier than 9 or 8:30
Bundle up!

True spirit is if Kenny brings his out of hibernation to join us. Group hug Kenny. LOL

FRS_Ken · 10-25-2013, 06:58 PM

I was wrong about the Holly Lane nextmod show this weekend - it is on Sunday October 27
Krazyhaus vee dub specialists is the location and the Ottawa vee dub club is sponsoring it too but all makes are welcome 1-4 pm Sunday
I will not make it out myself though

UMB FR-S · 10-25-2013, 08:41 PM

Bah too cold out now and plus insurance has been taken off the car for winter.

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FRS_Ken · 10-25-2013, 09:22 PM

M&M
Nice gravelly entrance off merivale

They are ready to patch/pave soon
I'm here now - just walking over to get something to drink

KingGeo · 10-25-2013, 11:38 PM

Nice turn out tonight! Lol
Cheers guys.

Slick · 10-26-2013, 08:12 AM

Good to see you guys last night!
Out were:
FRS_Ken, KingGeo, Slick, Pbrown, Qsig

Here is the info on the Torque Pro app and OBD adapter I was talking about last night. Total of just under $18 for both, including shipping.

Torque Pro app (Android)

Allows you to see other engine parameters including oil temperature
View additional gauges on your device screen
0-60 mph times, 1/4 mile, HP and torque
Scan engine codes and reset
Video Recorder with gauge overlay (will be cool at the track)
Monitor knock (free Knock Detector plugin)
Allows you to data log any available info and graph

Torque Pro $4.95 on Google Play store (only on Android afaik, maybe something similar for iPhones?)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...l.torque&hl=en

OBD2 adapter
Here is the one I purchased, it's a mini so it doesn't protrude down and hit your leg/knee.
Great vendor, I had the adapter in under 2 weeks.
[ame="http://www.amazon.ca/DoDoCool-Bluetooth-Interface-Diagnostic-computers/dp/B00EFMI100/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382785488&sr=8-1&keywords=DoDoCool+Mini+V1.5+ELM327"]http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00EFMI100/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/ame]

Pbrown · 10-26-2013, 01:43 PM

goodbye summer tires, hello winters. Had a good time last night, lots of laughs. Thanks for the info Andre.

KingGeo · 10-26-2013, 02:18 PM

Thanks Andre, ordered

Qsig · 10-26-2013, 04:35 PM

So was getting the Nokian Hakka R2 but they didn't have them even though I order them. They have 215/45/17 WGR2s which I'll be getting.

Do you think I'll be fine with those or should get the Hakka R2s?

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roddy · 10-26-2013, 06:26 PM

The WR G2 is a decent tire, and leans a little more towards winter use than your average all season tire. They work great on my wife's Acura, but it is all wheel drive. For the FR-S, I'd recommend a full-on ice and snow tire. I have a set of the Blizzak WS-60s (predecessor to the WS-70), and they clawed through some pretty significant snowfalls last year, no sweat.

@normancw I have the Magnaflow on my car, and like it. You can definitely hear it, but it is not loud at all. There is no droning on the highway, and it makes nice little burble and grrr sounds when you get off the gas or pull a shift. Sporty, not ricey.

Bringiton · 10-27-2013, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qsig

So was getting the Nokian Hakka R2 but they didn't have them even though I order them. They have 215/45/17 WGR2s which I'll be getting.

Do you think I'll be fine with those or should get the Hakka R2s?

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I picked up some Hakka R2 at KalTires on Thursday. Not sure if they have any left. But their Nokian shelf was looking rather full.

Hope they work as good as they look.

FRS_Ken · 10-27-2013, 02:28 AM

What about General Tire Altimax winter tires? That's what I have for my Yaris and they worked really well last winter - they have a high rating on tirerack

NepeanFR-S · 10-27-2013, 02:35 AM

I had a set of Yokohama Ice Guard IG52C tires installed on my FR-S last week and have been experiencing some serious traction issues on wet surfaces. It is almost impossible to accelerate from a stop or get on the gas in a turn without lighting up the traction control...and I am not talking about spirited driving here. I haven't the slightest idea how relatively crappy factory tires could outperform new winter tires in wet conditions!? I'm hoping the fact that they are brand spanking new might be a factor. Will be contacting the vendor next week to get his thoughts.

10-26-2013, 08:12 AM	#2219
Slick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: FR-S Firestorm 6MT Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,881 Thanks: 345 Thanked 1,389 Times in 628 Posts Mentioned: 137 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	OBD Adapter and Torque Pro app Good to see you guys last night! Out were: FRS_Ken, KingGeo, Slick, Pbrown, Qsig Here is the info on the Torque Pro app and OBD adapter I was talking about last night. Total of just under $18 for both, including shipping. Torque Pro app (Android) Allows you to see other engine parameters including oil temperature View additional gauges on your device screen 0-60 mph times, 1/4 mile, HP and torque Scan engine codes and reset Video Recorder with gauge overlay (will be cool at the track) Monitor knock (free Knock Detector plugin) Allows you to data log any available info and graph Torque Pro $4.95 on Google Play store (only on Android afaik, maybe something similar for iPhones?) https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...l.torque&hl=en OBD2 adapter Here is the one I purchased, it's a mini so it doesn't protrude down and hit your leg/knee. Great vendor, I had the adapter in under 2 weeks. [ame="http://www.amazon.ca/DoDoCool-Bluetooth-Interface-Diagnostic-computers/dp/B00EFMI100/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382785488&sr=8-1&keywords=DoDoCool+Mini+V1.5+ELM327"]http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00EFMI100/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1[/ame]

10-26-2013, 01:43 PM	#2220
Pbrown Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Raven Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,646 Thanks: 1,271 Thanked 1,322 Times in 658 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	A moment of silence goodbye summer tires, hello winters. Had a good time last night, lots of laughs. Thanks for the info Andre.

10-26-2013, 06:26 PM	#2223
roddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 Ultramarine Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2,243 Thanks: 1,476 Thanked 1,165 Times in 685 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The WR G2 is a decent tire, and leans a little more towards winter use than your average all season tire. They work great on my wife's Acura, but it is all wheel drive. For the FR-S, I'd recommend a full-on ice and snow tire. I have a set of the Blizzak WS-60s (predecessor to the WS-70), and they clawed through some pretty significant snowfalls last year, no sweat. @normancw I have the Magnaflow on my car, and like it. You can definitely hear it, but it is not loud at all. There is no droning on the highway, and it makes nice little burble and grrr sounds when you get off the gas or pull a shift. Sporty, not ricey. __________________ no man with a good car needs to be justified...

10-25-2013, 05:55 PM	#2213
FRS_Ken ((•\|\|=(86)=\|\|•)) Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S Ultramarine 6AT; '13 Yaris Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,215 Thanks: 979 Thanked 592 Times in 373 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@Pbrown @KingGeo @Slick That's the spirit! I'll try to be a bit earlier than 9 or 8:30 Bundle up!

10-25-2013, 06:58 PM	#2215
FRS_Ken ((•\|\|=(86)=\|\|•)) Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S Ultramarine 6AT; '13 Yaris Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,215 Thanks: 979 Thanked 592 Times in 373 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was wrong about the Holly Lane nextmod show this weekend - it is on Sunday October 27 Krazyhaus vee dub specialists is the location and the Ottawa vee dub club is sponsoring it too but all makes are welcome 1-4 pm Sunday I will not make it out myself though

10-25-2013, 09:22 PM	#2217
FRS_Ken ((•\|\|=(86)=\|\|•)) Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S Ultramarine 6AT; '13 Yaris Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,215 Thanks: 979 Thanked 592 Times in 373 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	M&M Nice gravelly entrance off merivale They are ready to patch/pave soon I'm here now - just walking over to get something to drink

10-25-2013, 11:38 PM	#2218
KingGeo Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 437 Thanks: 337 Thanked 218 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice turn out tonight! Lol Cheers guys.

10-26-2013, 02:18 PM	#2221
KingGeo Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 437 Thanks: 337 Thanked 218 Times in 98 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks Andre, ordered

10-27-2013, 02:28 AM	#2225
FRS_Ken ((•\|\|=(86)=\|\|•)) Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S Ultramarine 6AT; '13 Yaris Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,215 Thanks: 979 Thanked 592 Times in 373 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What about General Tire Altimax winter tires? That's what I have for my Yaris and they worked really well last winter - they have a high rating on tirerack

10-27-2013, 02:35 AM	#2226
NepeanFR-S Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 10 Series FR-S Location: Ottawa Posts: 59 Thanks: 58 Thanked 35 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had a set of Yokohama Ice Guard IG52C tires installed on my FR-S last week and have been experiencing some serious traction issues on wet surfaces. It is almost impossible to accelerate from a stop or get on the gas in a turn without lighting up the traction control...and I am not talking about spirited driving here. I haven't the slightest idea how relatively crappy factory tires could outperform new winter tires in wet conditions!? I'm hoping the fact that they are brand spanking new might be a factor. Will be contacting the vendor next week to get his thoughts.

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