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Slick · 05-07-2014, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by KingGeo

Guys, I still have my winters on! :O

Normally I would go to TG and get them swapped but they are so crazy busy I would not be able to get an appointment for like 3 weeks!

any suggestions? I have a bunch of small garages near me and a crappy tire, but I am not sure I want to trust any of them, even if it is just a simple mounted wheel swap...

I would like to get this done this week/weekend if at all possible...

Thanks for any tips you have!

Come and see me this weekend, we'll get 'er done. I'm in Orleans.

PNA · 05-07-2014, 02:00 PM

Agree with Simon. Heck. Bring them to M&M. I'm sure people would be happy to bring a jack and breaker bar and torque wrench and help you get the job done in a few minutes.
I can't make it this Friday though.

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Simon99 · 05-07-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PNA

Agree with Simon. Heck. Bring them to M&M. I'm sure people would be happy to bring a jack and breaker bar and torque wrench and help you get the job done in a few minutes.
I can't make it this Friday though.

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Altough I haven't met any of you guys because I was too shy to park next to the twins, bring it this friday if you want, ill bring a jack and torque wrench/cross wrench and ill be happy to help you !

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jvincent · 05-07-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon99

Buy a jack/stand combo while you go at crappy tire, do it in your driveway, parking lot, anywhere basically, takes 15 mins and youll save money !

This.

I picked up a low profile jack, stands, and a torque wrench for $200-ish on sale at the Crappy Tire (watch those flyers!).

Changed my tires and the wifes a few weeks ago and once I put the winters on they will have paid for themselves.

I cheat and use an impact wrench for taking off the tires. Makes it go a LOT faster.

Pbrown · 05-07-2014, 05:38 PM

I'll be at M&M's late Friday night as I have dinner plans at 7:30 pm. Should get there around 9:30 - 10 pm

Simon99. Do you live in Barrhaven? If so I may have seen your ride in front of Timmies on Fallowfield last Saturday. Pretty brave to park in front next to all the mini vans I must say.

Simon99 · 05-07-2014, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jvincent

This.

I picked up a low profile jack, stands, and a torque wrench for $200-ish on sale at the Crappy Tire (watch those flyers!).

Changed my tires and the wifes a few weeks ago and once I put the winters on they will have paid for themselves.

I cheat and use an impact wrench for taking off the tires. Makes it go a LOT faster.

I was never able to use a torque wrench ! Alway use the impact when available.

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PNA · 05-07-2014, 07:40 PM

Did this a couple nights ago (no drill front license plate mount using magnets):
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35261

I broke one clip on one side markers. Secured it with tape. Not too worried as I'm waiting on shipping for new smoked side markers from Vicious LED.

Also took your advice (everyone I asked) and got the front wrapped. Just picked it up today. Xpel Ultimate @ Goldwing. Looking very closely I see a few seams. I'm sure that's normal, I just wish I couldn't see anything at all. Better than chips I hope! haha.

FRS_Ken · 05-07-2014, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pbrown

I'll be at M&M's late Friday night as I have dinner plans at 7:30 pm. Should get there around 9:30 - 10 pm

Simon99. Do you live in Barrhaven? If so I may have seen your ride in front of Timmies on Fallowfield last Saturday. Pretty brave to park in front next to all the mini vans I must say.

I won't be around for M&M Friday since I leave early Friday morning for Carlisle PA for the car show - all alone

They've announced that 2015 it will be mid-July for better weather and hopefully bigger attendance - I hope someone will go with me next year!!

@KingGeo - if I was around this weekend I help you tire swap at my place in Barrhaven - oh well

Cheers
Ken

AznKirby · 05-07-2014, 11:28 PM

I'll chime in a little late to say that I agree with everyone - get a jack and stands and DIY!

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mi...-0091052p.html

This thing is awesome. Sometimes it goes on sale for 60-70% off. I think I got mine for 120$ last year.

FRSToyota86 · 05-08-2014, 10:52 AM

Does anyone know how to register for the autocross school on the 25th. I cant see it at the MotorsportReg. Thank you in advance

UMB FR-S · 05-08-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by FRSToyota86

Does anyone know how to register for the autocross school on the 25th. I cant see it at the MotorsportReg. Thank you in advance

It's probably just not up to register for yet. Just keep an eye out for it as the event approaches and sign up as soon as it come online

Pbrown · 05-08-2014, 12:37 PM

Looks tomorrow night is going to be another wash out.

See you guys in a couple of weeks. On a bright note. Finally saw Mike's beautiful raven today at his work parking lot. Nice to see it out Mike.

KingGeo · 05-08-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AznKirby

I'll chime in a little late to say that I agree with everyone - get a jack and stands and DIY!

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mi...-0091052p.html

This thing is awesome. Sometimes it goes on sale for 60-70% off. I think I got mine for 120$ last year.

If my garage was bigger or my drive was flat (much slope) I would be all for the DIY!

Ill take a look and see if I can find a cheap jack and stands this weekend.

on a plus side, I have not been thinking about it to much due to the great riding weather this week so far!

DM7 · 05-08-2014, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AznKirby

I'll chime in a little late to say that I agree with everyone - get a jack and stands and DIY!

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/mi...-0091052p.html

This thing is awesome. Sometimes it goes on sale for 60-70% off. I think I got mine for 120$ last year.

I bought the same jack as well.

FYI for anyone interested in this jack:
The handle (aluminum) is threaded at the bottom where it is inserted into the body of jack is prone to stripping. I exchanged for a new handle and the ones from unopened boxes were prone to cross threading as well.

Maybe just bad luck on my side but I'm going to get some steel pipe to replace it.

Otherwise its a good jack; I've used it on the FR-S (stock ride height) and it will reach the rear differential. Valve control to lower the jack is very precise, no hair trigger drops.

05-07-2014, 05:38 PM	#3743
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)	Weather permitting I'll be at M&M's late Friday night as I have dinner plans at 7:30 pm. Should get there around 9:30 - 10 pm Simon99. Do you live in Barrhaven? If so I may have seen your ride in front of Timmies on Fallowfield last Saturday. Pretty brave to park in front next to all the mini vans I must say.

05-07-2014, 11:28 PM	#3747
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05-08-2014, 12:37 PM	#3750
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)	M&M Looks tomorrow night is going to be another wash out. See you guys in a couple of weeks. On a bright note. Finally saw Mike's beautiful raven today at his work parking lot. Nice to see it out Mike.

05-07-2014, 02:00 PM	#3740
PNA Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ Sport-tech Location: Ottawa Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Agree with Simon. Heck. Bring them to M&M. I'm sure people would be happy to bring a jack and breaker bar and torque wrench and help you get the job done in a few minutes. I can't make it this Friday though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-07-2014, 07:40 PM	#3745
PNA Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ Sport-tech Location: Ottawa Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did this a couple nights ago (no drill front license plate mount using magnets): http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35261 I broke one clip on one side markers. Secured it with tape. Not too worried as I'm waiting on shipping for new smoked side markers from Vicious LED. Also took your advice (everyone I asked) and got the front wrapped. Just picked it up today. Xpel Ultimate @ Goldwing. Looking very closely I see a few seams. I'm sure that's normal, I just wish I couldn't see anything at all. Better than chips I hope! haha.

05-08-2014, 10:52 AM	#3748
FRSToyota86 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: .. Posts: 344 Thanks: 515 Thanked 156 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Does anyone know how to register for the autocross school on the 25th. I cant see it at the MotorsportReg. Thank you in advance

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