Ottawa FR-S

[86gt?]

Weird! Never seen that before,
Had to google that one. Why not buy a wrench? Lol
Wouldn't mind a magnetic drain plug...

[roddy]

Originally Posted by normancw

I'm only at 14,957! But I work at home and don't drive in the winter.

That sounds so nice to a guy who drives for a living.


How did the install go? Any glitches? I've really been thinking about adding the oil cooler.


How do you like the exhaust?

[Qsig]

Woot, got my birthday present ordered (Better half just tells me to order it so she doesn't have to)

Perrin Exhaust Tips (Looks like exhaust will not be done this year)
Helix Side Markers in Clear with Amber LED

Woots

[Upper Class Detailing]

Hey guys, detailing season is almost upon us so I just wanted to give you a heads up.

I hate playing a police officer, but a reputable detailer in Ottawa got busted for claiming & advertising on his website that he uses a professional version of a paint coating but in reality he was using a consumer version. So basically customers paid for and expected to get a pro version but in reality they got a regular consumer version paint coating. (He was not an authorized installer for that particular coating).

In short, do your homework

[FRS_Ken]

Originally Posted by normancw

I love the exhaust. My wife says she can hear my car rumble now when I start it

I've been forbidden from starting my frs in the garage - I roll it out and start it in the laneway
I love the sound of my Greddy EVO3 catback brumm brumm

[FRS_Ken]

Originally Posted by Upper Class Detailing

Hey guys, detailing season is almost upon us so I just wanted to give you a heads up.

I hate playing a police officer, but a reputable detailer in Ottawa got busted for claiming & advertising on his website that he uses a professional version of a paint coating but in reality he was using a consumer version. So basically customers paid for and expected to get a pro version but in reality they got a regular consumer version paint coating. (He was not an authorized installer for that particular coating).

In short, do your homework

You back in town? Can I bring parts for opticoating prior to installing them?
The car isn't out yet

My friend Al with the red Buick is anxious to get back to you now too

[Slick]

Hi Guys, I'll be moving next week so won't be hosting the Wed session personally, but Tim will.

Ill post another reminder before Wed, but please send a PSN friend request to:
GTP_pyxen.

There will be an enduro I believe but no details quite yet.


Btw, the new Seasonals are up, so you'll have a week to pip me.

[OrangeGuitar]

Just got back from Ogdensburg with a new set of 245/40R17 Conti Extreme Contact DW tires.
Spent an extra 15 minutes pulled to a side lot past the border booths on the way into the US just with another 20 cars and either a lunch deli truck or an x-ray truck driving slowly past.

Originally Posted by FRS_Ken

It's worth your effort to shop online then and get it shipped to NY you'll get closer to list price if not cheaper
I recommend @genometuning right here on the forums

$39 in duty tacked onto the trip on the way back in.

Next question: Any recommendations about where to get the tires mounted and balanced on new rims?

Originally Posted by normancw

For 245/40R17, I like the Conti Extreme Contact DW.
It's $504 for a set vs $464 for the V12s. Plus, there's a mail-in rebate ($65 gift MasterCard) for Canadians here:
http://www.continentaltirepromotions.ca/

Over 16550 and picked it up at the end of August.
Almost 10k on the stock tires in those first 3 months.

Originally Posted by Qsig

I'm at almost 13k, got mine beginning of July.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

[Pbrown]

On Merivale does a good job with the tires. Like the fact that they take appointments and have been never been late. Just an FYI. I personally have not purchased TPMS sensors for my summer tire setup and the light comes on after about 25 km. Not that bid a deal.

[Slick]

Originally Posted by OrangeGuitar

Next question: Any recommendations about where to get the tires mounted and balanced on new rims?

See Ralf at Cdn Tire Carling. He's the shop manager, MCO member and fellow racer. Make sure you mention the referral and he'll get Phil to personally do them.

He did my Contis on 18's last year, nicely balanced and not a scratch.

[FRS_Ken]

Was anyone from one here waiting in the USA border lineup going in around 10am today in a black FRS/BRZ? The lines were out to the bridge - I crossed in at 8am

I see it must have been @OrangeGuitar lol

[jvincent]

Head's up for anyone who is like me and needs to get some garage gear.

CDN Tire has a 2.25 tone low-profile jack and 2-ton Michelin jack stands 50% off right now.

[OrangeGuitar]

Originally Posted by FRS_Ken

Was anyone from one here waiting in the USA border lineup going in around 10am today in a black FRS/BRZ? The lines were out to the bridge - I crossed in at 8am

I see it must have been @OrangeGuitar lol

Yup, that was me. The lineup was not bad when I got to the border at 9:50.
The guy at the booth only asked a couple of questions, then came out to check out the trunk and as he walked back I barely heard him say "Hmmm BRZ...".
He must have just been out to take a look at the car - he would have been more impressed if I washed it first.

Just made it through the booth when border patrol motioned for me and about 20 cars after to head over for a scan.
Just 5 minutes earlier I would have made it to the UPS store by 10.

[normancw]

Originally Posted by OrangeGuitar

Next question: Any recommendations about where to get the tires mounted and balanced on new rims?

Wherever they have a Hunter Road Force Balancer.

http://www.gsp9700.com/search/findgsp9700.cfm