Random thoughts thread - Page 2362 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Tcoat · 01-11-2016, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Thanks for sharing the creepy gif... Time for beer.

Search 'anime birthday animated gif'. That was the least creepy of the bunch!

Dimman · 01-11-2016, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterSheep

Can I just say that this is a greatly formatted and easy to use forum. It's a lot better than most of the forums out there and this one is seriously active compared to other I've seen. I'm not just talking about other forums for the frs/brz but I'm talking about Impreza forums, Z forums, etc. Out of all the forums I am registered for this one is by far the best.

OG's held this place together before there was even a car.

Props to Ichi, WoW, Hachiroku, and certain other '09s...

Ultramaroon · 01-11-2016, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KR-S 86

I wish my brother kept his. Is the hoist really the only way to go?

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

There may be others but it was bad enough with one so I don't know how you would do it without. Probably could find a video someplace.

Is there room underneath to separate and drop the transaxle? It was doable on my Eclipse. Dunno about the Corolla. I'm pretty sure I'd have to lift out the whole schmeer on my wife's Camry.

edit: late to the party. Whole other page. Like a fat kid on a Mars bar, you guys are on it.

soulreapersteve · 01-11-2016, 10:29 PM

I love snow mode. No more wheel spin taking off from a red light while the roads are slick.

babydriver · 01-11-2016, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

That is not exactly the vintage I am looking for nor what I would call a weekend cruiser. It certainly does cover the WTF aspect though.

What about a Lada?

babydriver · 01-11-2016, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

That is just wrong in so many ways...

babydriver · 01-11-2016, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LOLS2K

. Use the jack and a block of wood to hold up the engine from below. Pull the trans out and onto your/buddies chest HAHA!! Then muscle it back up. Those were the days!

I wouldn't try that with a Ford 428 big block and a Cruisomatic. About 800 pounds together, IIRC. You might only find a grease spot under the engine/tranny. Maybe with an aluminum 4 banger.

babydriver · 01-11-2016, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

You could go real old school and do it like I used to "back in the day". It worked just fine the time or 20 I did it.

Oh, yes, we did this too! My friend with the hoist used the crossbeam of his carport for the attachment point instead of a tree, however. Every time he'd "cog" the ratchet another step, the entire roof of the carport would make a noise like a giant timpani. Really, we're lucky we didn't pull the roof down on our heads.

babydriver · 01-11-2016, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

You can probably rent a hoist for a reasonable price. It will make the job far easier (still a pain but easier)

Best idea.

You can rent a "come-along" hoist that attaches to a trailer hitch and also has the steel frame to support the hoist itself properly. They are usually not expensive to rent.

Bobblehead · 01-11-2016, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KR-S 86

Do you ever think that there will be a Mustang GT Ecoboost with the twin turbo V6? On one hand, I could never get rid of the V8. On the other hand, adding one more trim to the Mustang with countless other trims seems plausible...

I'd like to see the line up change to just the Coyote V8 and Ecoboost V6. That would be a pretty nice power couple and would hopefully end the age old hatred of the V6.

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Tcoat · 01-12-2016, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by babydriver

What about a Lada?

Would suit yes.

Dadhawk · 01-12-2016, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

I would like to go with another 58 to 64 Chev but want to stay small. Also since I have no tools or shop space anymore want a turnkey not a project so the real classics are more than I want to spend. By going with a mid to late 70s "orphan" car I can have the unusual at a reasonable cost. I am in no hurry so will be watching for just the right thing.

That would be a second choice for me too (58 to 64 Chevy) but I'm in the same boat, don't have the space or time to do any level of restoration, and in my case too cheap to pay someone else to do too much of a restore.

That is also the reason why I haven't given a serious look for the MR2, because I doubt I'll find one within reason that is close to turnkey, or doesn't need some serious restoration to be a decent weekend driver.

ichitaka05 · 01-12-2016, 10:41 AM

Man! Drama is happening at one of fb FRS/BRZ gp early in the morning, I'm eating popcorn! lol

echo419 · 01-12-2016, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Man! Drama is happening at one of fb FRS/BRZ gp early in the morning, I'm eating popcorn! lol

it's times like this that I wish I had FB. but then everything else happens and I'm glad I don't.

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