WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

[RickyBobby]

Originally Posted by Face_Plant

Today I crashed my FR-S into a dirt/rock wall and spun out into a ditch.

Glad everyone is ok. How fast were you going and how much damage is there to the driver's side of the car?

[Face_Plant]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I'm glad you and your friend are OK.

That's going to take a lot of "rubbing out" to fix -

Hey, don't be too "deviated", your car will fix up to be as good as new -

If you feel like talking about it, I'm curious as to whether or not you had the ESC turned OFF?


humfrz

Traction control was off. That was one of the first things I thought about: if I had it on then this probably wouldn't have happened...

Originally Posted by RickyBobby

Glad everyone is ok. How fast were you going and how much damage is there to the driver's side of the car?

I was going somewhere around 30-35. The turn we were going around is kinda tight and most Sunday drivers, soccer moms, etc go around it at 20-25. I've easily made the turn at that speed before, but I guess this time there was more dirt/sand on the road from that construction site than usual.

The driver's side is where 90% of the damage is. The driver's side front fender will most likely need to be replaced. There's no damage to the driver's side door. The driver's side rear quarter panel is pretty messed up, which is what makes me think they're going to total the car since you can't just bolt on a new one.

[Busybee]

Originally Posted by Face_Plant

Traction control was off. That was one of the first things I thought about: if I had it on then this probably wouldn't have happened...


I was going somewhere around 30-35. The turn we were going around is kinda tight and most Sunday drivers, soccer moms, etc go around it at 20-25. I've easily made the turn at that speed before, but I guess this time there was more dirt/sand on the road from that construction site than usual.

The driver's side is where 90% of the damage is. The driver's side front fender will most likely need to be replaced. There's no damage to the driver's side door. The driver's side rear quarter panel is pretty messed up, which is what makes me think they're going to total the car since you can't just bolt on a new one.

Glad you guys are OK. They should put some warning signs for such a dangerous place!
Hope you can get it fixed.


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[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Face_Plant

Traction control was off. That was one of the first things I thought about: if I had it on then this probably wouldn't have happened...


I was going somewhere around 30-35. The turn we were going around is kinda tight and most Sunday drivers, soccer moms, etc go around it at 20-25. I've easily made the turn at that speed before, but I guess this time there was more dirt/sand on the road from that construction site than usual.

The driver's side is where 90% of the damage is. The driver's side front fender will most likely need to be replaced. There's no damage to the driver's side door. The driver's side rear quarter panel is pretty messed up, which is what makes me think they're going to total the car since you can't just bolt on a new one.

Did someone say "part out"?

JK I'm sorry to hear about your 86. I did something very similar once upon a time. Just rebuild bigger and better. Don't let your memes be dreams

[squall leonhart]

Well, I didn't post on Saturday, but since I finally did something to my FR-S I'll post late.

Finally waxed it Saturday. I used Griot's Liquid Gloss Poly Wax. It really needed to be clay barred as well, but I didn't feel like taking that much time/effort. It still came out relatively nice...but I have no pictures (not good ones anyway)...and then I drove it yesterday evening so I have bugs on the front now. But at least it has wax on it...birds like to crap on it. I have 3 or 4 spots on the paint that have bird poop stains/etching. I go out from work...see poop...get home...wash car...paint is already etched. Such is life I guess. I'm hoping that having wax will maybe protect the clear coat long enough for me to wash it without it etching in. I guess we'll see.

Anyway, then I finally installed my JDM side markers, OEM mud guards, and changed my transmission & differential fluid. I used Redline (I know lots of folks seem to prefer Motul, I generally used Redline in my Celicas and it worked great, so I went with Redline)...I think shifting feels a bit better. Not a huge difference, but it wasn't bad before.

Then I drove 1 1/2 round trip to a baseball game...only realizing at the midway point that I had never put my license plate back on after waxing...I felt a bit like a fugitive on the drive home...

[Clutch Dog]

Originally Posted by squall leonhart

Then I drove 1 1/2 round trip to a baseball game...only realizing at the midway point that I had never put my license plate back on after waxing...I felt a bit like a fugitive on the drive home...

Youll get used to that feeling and then realize it doesnt matter.

They cant pull you for a no front plate. its usually a tack on item.

[squall leonhart]

It was my rear plate. I had zero plates.

Nice thing in Indiana is no front plates at all. When I lived in Ohio I was pulled over for no front plate. Then they kindly asked to search my car for drugs...which was the real reason they wanted to pull me over. Side note: I've never done any drugs (well, ya know unless you're counting the hard stuff like Tylenol), smoked even a cigarette or vaped, and had a handful of alcoholic beverages in my 37 years of life. I've been pulled over and searched for drugs many times. I could go on about this, but I'll leave it be. LOL. Suffice it to say, I have a history of being pulled over for little to no reason, and while I'm sure after looking at my registration/driver's license/proof of insurance and seeing up my *lack of* record they'd have sent me merrily on my way...it's a headache I didn't feel like dealing with.

[Face_Plant]

Originally Posted by Busybee

Glad you guys are OK. They should put some warning signs for such a dangerous place!
Hope you can get it fixed.


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They have construction signs up everywhere. I just wasn't expecting the road to be so slippery from some dirt/sand/gravel. The front looks reparable, but the left rear quarter panel is what worries me.

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Did someone say "part out"?

JK I'm sorry to hear about your 86. I did something very similar once upon a time. Just rebuild bigger and better. Don't let your memes be dreams

The car isn't paid off yet, so if it is totalled the bank will most likely take ownership of it, so I won't be able to just buy it from the insurance company and keep it in the driveway for 2 years while I part it out.

[desertbound1024]

Wanted to see what ths stock wheels on my 86 TRD looked like in a solid color instead of the odd 5 spoke machined and black finish. Plasti dipped them “hyper graphite” and am pretty happy with the look. Might end up getting them powder coated a similar color.


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[ermax]

Originally Posted by desertbound1024

Wanted to see what ths stock wheels on my 86 TRD looked like in a solid color instead of the odd 5 spoke machined and black finish. Plasti dipped them “hyper graphite” and am pretty happy with the look. Might end up getting them powder coated a similar color.


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Way better

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by squall leonhart

It was my rear plate. I had zero plates.

Nice thing in Indiana is no front plates at all. When I lived in Ohio I was pulled over for no front plate. Then they kindly asked to search my car for drugs...which was the real reason they wanted to pull me over. Side note: I've never done any drugs (well, ya know unless you're counting the hard stuff like Tylenol), smoked even a cigarette or vaped, and had a handful of alcoholic beverages in my 37 years of life. I've been pulled over and searched for drugs many times. I could go on about this, but I'll leave it be. LOL. Suffice it to say, I have a history of being pulled over for little to no reason, and while I'm sure after looking at my registration/driver's license/proof of insurance and seeing up my *lack of* record they'd have sent me merrily on my way...it's a headache I didn't feel like dealing with.

Oh, maybe it's just the way you look? -




humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by desertbound1024

Wanted to see what ths stock wheels on my 86 TRD looked like in a solid color instead of the odd 5 spoke machined and black finish. Plasti dipped them “hyper graphite” and am pretty happy with the look. Might end up getting them powder coated a similar color.


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Sorry, I think they look odd -


humfrz

EDIT: I just looked up the OEM wheels (I think).

I think they look odd too.

Pay me no nevermind -

[desertbound1024]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Sorry, I think they look odd -





humfrz



EDIT: I just looked up the OEM wheels (I think).



I think they look odd too.



Pay me no nevermind -

I think the wheel in general has an odd design. I’m definitely not a fan of them. Plan for now is to run them until these tires are worn and then go with a lighter weight 17” wheel.
Still undecided on the factory machined look vs the new color.


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[Busybee]

Originally Posted by desertbound1024

I think the wheel in general has an odd design. I’m definitely not a fan of them. Plan for now is to run them until these tires are worn and then go with a lighter weight 17” wheel.
Still undecided on the factory machined look vs the new color.


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I think the original looks better. The color contrast (black/silver) fits better with the black car and the red brembo.


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