Random thoughts thread

[KR-S]

Originally Posted by jawn

It's an issue with temperature and pressure. If you regularly run your oil above 240ish F, you should switch to heavier oil, as the pressure with 0W-20 is insufficient for extended durations at that temperature. If you don't drive above that oil temp frequently, it's not hugely necessary.

Cool, thanks for the definitive answer.

Originally Posted by jawn

Here's a good thread on the issue.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91820

For me personally, I'd switch to 5W30 for a track day, but in daily driving I rarely see my oil temps above 220F.

I had that thread subscribed, but didn't read it. I'll take a look.

Man, I've got to reorganize my subscriptions.

[jawn]

Originally Posted by Ralle109

5w30 is also recommend by Toyota Germany for daily.

after 1 lap Nordschleife my oil temps on 0w20 way over 240°F

You guys have the autobahn, so I believe it.

My daily commute is mostly at 25 MPH or slower.

[KR-S]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I keep telling myself that I am going to start running again.

Then this Toblerone bar and my bed becomes more appealing.

My goal to live to age 80+ is not going to be achieved.

teh straggle is rael

[Ralle109]

Originally Posted by jawn

You guys have the autobahn, so I believe it.

My daily commute is mostly at 25 MPH or slower.

Autobahn yeah but the toyobaru is not a good autobahn car.

Most time @ 100mp/h on cruise control.

You go faster: it's noisy, harsch, the hood does wiggle wiggle wiggle, very high miles per gallon and so on

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by KR-S 86

teh straggle is rael

More like 1st world issues......

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Ralle109

Autobahn yeah but the toyobaru is not a good autobahn car.

Most time @ 100mp/h on cruise control.

You go faster: it's noisy, harsch, the hood does wiggle wiggle wiggle, very high miles per gallon and so on

[cdrazic93]

I want to learn how to make a samurai sword. Thatd be badass...

[cdrazic93]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

I wasted 2 and a half years of my life with my ex lol, I rather forget that part of my past

Oh JESUS dont even get me started.

[RobertPaulson]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

I wasted 2 and a half years of my life with my ex lol, I rather forget that part of my past

its not a waste if you learn from it.

currently ending a 8 year thing

and mine got real weird too.

[Sarlacc]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

That looks delicious! Was there a recipe with that pic?????

Of course


http://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2014...ding-cake.html
The recipe calls for orange zest. There's a trick to that which is worth sharing.
Whenever you need zest from oranges, lemons or limes; use a microplane zester and shift your fruit for each stroke. That way you get only the good stuff and none of the bitter stuff underneath the zest.
I'm very happy with my zester, it looks like this:


Let me know if you try the recipe, I think it looks good too!

[Sarlacc]

Originally Posted by Ralle109

Autobahn yeah but the toyobaru is not a good autobahn car.

Most time @ 100mp/h on cruise control.

You go faster: it's noisy, harsch, the hood does wiggle wiggle wiggle, very high miles per gallon and so on

I've traversed Germany in my GT86 a few times, and the first time I noticed the hood flapping a bit at high speed (Don't remember exactly, over 180 km/h or something).
I fixed it by adjusting the rubber supports. They were set way too low on my car.

I agree with the noise and the consumption, but I must say the car feels surprisingly stable even at 230+ km/h.
But it's definitely not an Autobahn car, no. Lots of fun on the Nordschleife though.

[Ralle109]

Little German toyobaru meet today

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ralle109

Little German toyobaru meet today

Let me guess. The guy on the far end is not German!

[Tcoat]

Got to trim my cats nails. Sounds like there is some chick in high heels (or @go_a_way1 in his old shoes) walking around up stairs.