Drove my FR-S today, did not crash... - Page 134 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

humfrz · 08-22-2020, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen W.

That's the beauty of Early Onset Old-timers, you don't remember playing the card before so each time is the first!

I like that thought!

soundman98 · 08-22-2020, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

I'm behind - is this Tcoats old car?

yeah, but it's getting sort of weird in a 'keeping up with the ex' in a sort of way

Tcoat · 08-24-2020, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

yeah, but it's getting sort of weird in a 'keeping up with the ex' in a sort of way

Visitation rights were part of the sales contract.
Also the adoption interview was grueling and Villain was the only one that passed!

Never told him (now he will know) but I actually turned down two offers of $500 more than he paid for it because I didn't like the people. One guy even had cash in hand in my driveway.

Selling it was really hard to do. It was like having to give up a beloved pet or something. I actually teared up as my wife drove me away after dropping it off.

Stephen W. · 08-24-2020, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Visitation rights were part of the sales contract.
Also the adoption interview was grueling and Villain was the only one that passed!

Never told him (now he will know) but I actually turned down two offers of $500 more than he paid for it because I didn't like the people. One guy even had cash in hand in my driveway.

Selling it was really hard to do. It was like having to give up a beloved pet or something. I actually teared up as my wife drove me away after dropping it off.

I felt the same way about selling my 2006 STi. I sold it to an acquaintance who lives just 10 minutes away for less than I was offered over the phone. He knew the car and how much work it needed but both he and his wife wanted it so they could save it from a worse fate. I see the car now and then. In fact as the wife and I were coming into our little village this past Sunday the new owners were just leaving. We all waved and flashed our lights. I'm glad they have it, are improving it and seem to be enjoying it.
First photo is as sold.
Second photo is how it looks today.

Itsthebeast · 08-24-2020, 10:36 AM

Damn they sure are giving it some love! Always makes you feel better to know someone is taking care of your baby haha

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Spuds · 09-15-2020, 10:13 PM

Drove my FRS to get some takeout this evening. On the way back there is this bridge that the road rises up to and drops down after. It would be pretty close to a jump if one were dumb enough to hit it at full tilt and forget about the curve immediately following it.

Well there was no one around and just me in the car so I took it a bit aggressively as it's also a fun driving road. I'm very proud to say that not only did I not crash, I also managed to not hit the deer lying in wait on the other side of the bridge!

YamahaR86 · 10-26-2020, 03:26 PM

Sorry boys. I didn't crash but an idiot merged onto me.

Was in the pass lane and concrete barrier on my left so I couldn't even swerve to avoid.

Dadhawk · 10-26-2020, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR86

Sorry boys. I didn't crash but an idiot merged onto me.

Sorry about that @YamahaR86. That looks fixable, although there's the whole it as 2013 car going against you.

Dave-ROR · 10-26-2020, 03:42 PM

Tracked mine this weekend. Did not crash, but tried to for a bit on several year old NT01s!

YamahaR86 · 10-26-2020, 04:20 PM

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Sorry about that @YamahaR86. That looks fixable, although there's the whole it as 2013 car going against you.

Already did my Recall and am safe. Put about 20k miles on it with no issues and am turbo'd.

Dave-ROR · 10-26-2020, 04:40 PM

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Already did my Recall and am safe. Put about 20k miles on it with no issues and am turbo'd.

I think he just meant for when insurance decides whether to repair the car or total it. I can't imagine that being totalled though, if so send me the VIN so I can watch for it on copart! lol

suzyj · 10-26-2020, 05:38 PM

I had an intimate moment with a kangaroo on the way home from work last night. I was doing 110 on a country road. He hopped out in front of me and sat in the middle if the road. I hit the brakes and steered towards his tail rather than front, hoping he’d keep going. He changed direction and hopped back the way he’d come from, straight back into my path. The enormous brembos and nice new pilot sports did what they’re supposed to do, and I pulled up short.

He wasn’t apologetic at all, but just hopped away.

I like driving a car that does what you ask.

Tcoat · 10-26-2020, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR86

Sorry boys. I didn't crash but an idiot merged onto me.

Was in the pass lane and concrete barrier on my left so I couldn't even swerve to avoid.

Just paint the other side the same way and pretend it is the 90s again!

Dadhawk · 10-26-2020, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by YamahaR86

Already did my Recall and am safe. Put about 20k miles on it with no issues and am turbo'd.

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I think he just meant for when insurance decides whether to repair the car or total it. I can't imagine that being totalled though, if so send me the VIN so I can watch for it on copart! lol

Yea, that's what I meant, paper totalled. Probably not if no air bags involved.

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10-26-2020, 03:42 PM	#1871
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Tracked mine this weekend. Did not crash, but tried to for a bit on several year old NT01s! __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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