WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY? - Page 1082 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

humfrz · 10-24-2016, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by zeal86

Did an impromptu photo shoot today...

Welp, ya got that machine all gussied up fer sure ......

humfrz

go_a_way1 · 10-24-2016, 10:29 PM

I boosted hard today. It was nice.

FLESH KILLA · 10-25-2016, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by weederr33

I hate having a black car, but I've gotta say, when it's clean, it's gorgeous! Good stuff you have there!

Completly agree on having a black car. Every day I consider wraping it or trading for a WRB brz... For now I'll just keep it clean and enjoy the night rider vibe lol

Swagopopotamus · 10-25-2016, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo

Alright, found a resistor, well I paralleled two 10ohm together to get a 5ohm load. This kept the LED brake light I made from blowing the fuse. Again... Anyway, it glared on the rear window, so I made a sheild to fix this. Painted every thing black and installed. Then took out the rear deck brake light. I haven't recovered the rear deck yet, but i plan on using black vinyl that matches my black leather. Going to add seams that match the rear seat. I think it looks good. I think that i am going to trim the corners of the sheild. You can see them in the photo...

Care to share some details on the light you made? Looking to do something like this myself. The low mounted third brake light is not visible with my bike on the back of the car.

Leonardo · 10-25-2016, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Swagopopotamus

Care to share some details on the light you made? Looking to do something like this myself. The low mounted third brake light is not visible with my bike on the back of the car.

I got the LED strip from a friend. He has a box of them. (100 or so) I think it is half of a Suburban LED brake light strip, or from some truck or SUV.

I cut the reflector down on the end three LEDs because they are angled.

Anyway, it is 12 volt already. Which is nice.

My first attempt at installing it I blew the Stop fuse. More research: I found that LED lights often do this and need a resistor. They suggested a 6ohm 50watt. (crazy in my opinion) I installed two 10ohm 10watt in parallel, to make a 5ohm 20 watt resistor. Works great, and the resistors do not get hot.

The shield is made from a piece of vinyl siding. Sounds funny, but was exactly the right shape. Plus, I am DIY Guy!

You can just see the corners, that I am going to trim off. Was not sure till I got it installed how big I wanted it. Other wise the shield is invisible. (unless in back seat) But, who is in the back seat? The shield is smooth on the back, and is hardly visible through my tinted rear window. The light is bright, and works well. I don't have a pic of it on yet...

I made or installed all my mods. (leather included)

Bonus pic:

Just installed a Don't Panic button cover on the hazard button.

weederr33 · 10-25-2016, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FLESH KILLA

Completly agree on having a black car. Every day I consider wraping it or trading for a WRB brz... For now I'll just keep it clean and enjoy the night rider vibe lol

I have played with the idea of repainting it in the 10 Series silver

notout86 · 10-26-2016, 12:25 AM

washed the car.

We have an Australian slang term "a shower of shit" e.g. as in your car may go like one.
Well yesterday I put new meaning to the expression as I was driving at 100kmph behind a cattle truck and a green substance began running out the back of it. Before I realised what was happening it was all over the windscreen and paint. Luckily there was a car wash nearby so I washed it off before stomach acids or whatever ripped into the paint. I have anti-bug mesh over the grille so the radiator escaped but an organic fragrance permeated the cabin.

This is NOT a load of bull. It really happened!!

Ashikabi · 10-26-2016, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by notout86

washed the car.

We have an Australian slang term "a shower of shit" e.g. as in your car may go like one.
Well yesterday I put new meaning to the expression as I was driving at 100kmph behind a cattle truck and a green substance began running out the back of it. Before I realised what was happening it was all over the windscreen and paint. Luckily there was a car wash nearby so I washed it off before stomach acids or whatever ripped into the paint. I have anti-bug mesh over the grille so the radiator escaped but an organic fragrance permeated the cabin.

This is NOT a load of bull. It really happened!!

Better get some car perfume. Stripper Scent from Chemical Guys is pretty good

KDad2 · 10-26-2016, 11:34 AM

Not today, but this weekend. My son and I drove the FRS to the air show. Afterwards, we returned to where it was parked and it was just out there in the field with no other cars around it. It was almost as if it had enjoyed the day as well and was just waiting to drive home in such great weather. It was nice feeling returning to it unharmed. A good end to a good day.

Gearbanger · 10-26-2016, 01:07 PM

Sapphireho · 10-26-2016, 10:00 PM

I had ss brake lines installed with better fluid. Even faster now.

Lococholo84 · 10-27-2016, 12:00 AM

Test fitted my new lip

humfrz · 10-27-2016, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lococholo84

Test fitted my new lip

WOW! Now you are all ready to plow snow ......

humfrz

Lococholo84 · 10-27-2016, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

WOW! Now you are all ready to plow snow ......

humfrz

To bad it doesn't snow out here. Sure could use the extra mula

10-26-2016, 12:25 AM	#15141
notout86 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: GTS 86 auto Location: Australia Posts: 486 Thanks: 263 Thanked 127 Times in 99 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	washed the car. We have an Australian slang term "a shower of shit" e.g. as in your car may go like one. Well yesterday I put new meaning to the expression as I was driving at 100kmph behind a cattle truck and a green substance began running out the back of it. Before I realised what was happening it was all over the windscreen and paint. Luckily there was a car wash nearby so I washed it off before stomach acids or whatever ripped into the paint. I have anti-bug mesh over the grille so the radiator escaped but an organic fragrance permeated the cabin. This is NOT a load of bull. It really happened!! __________________ GTS86 Auto (Australia)

10-26-2016, 01:07 PM	#15144
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10-27-2016, 12:00 AM	#15146
Lococholo84 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: Celica, Frs Location: El Paso Posts: 325 Thanks: 289 Thanked 247 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Test fitted my new lip __________________ Instagram @machine_type

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