WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

[Face_Plant]

Yesterday I helped my buddy replace the sparkplugs in his 2015 WRX. This wasn't exactly my FR-S, but it's close enough since it also has the FA20 with a few minor differences. This goofball was still running the original plugs at 95,000 miles. I guess he didn't get the memo that they're supposed to be replaced every 60k...

I managed to do it without jacking up the engine and only got one bent fingernail and two bloody knuckles. To be honest the FA20 in the WRX sits up a bit higher than the FA20 in the FR-S/BRZ/86 (probably due to the AWD system), so that's probably why lifting the engine wasn't required. It was good practice for when I have to replace my sparkplugs in about 9,500 miles.

[notout86]

Originally Posted by FRShFA20

I'll look into that. Thanks. Even with all the ceramic, tape, and blanket, the engine bay still gets hot.

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While you are at it, shield your battery too.

[notout86]

Originally Posted by Face_Plant

Today I installed the one piece center dashboard trim thingy (not sure what the proper name is) from the 2017+ 86/BRZ. It's a huge upgrade over the ugly two piece plastic trim that my car came with.

It does look classier. Makes you wonder why it was in 2 pieces originally.

[notout86]

Originally Posted by mrderp

Cleaned up my shed full of Nissan S14 parts. Threw away spare parts that were water damaged beyond repair.

Compared the OE exhaust from 2014 and the one from a canadian manual 2017.
Except for the flanges and tips being different everything else is exactly the same.

was the Nissan S14 a 200SX with o.e. turbo? I kinda regret selling mine after 20 years and going to the Toyota 86.

[notout86]

Originally Posted by Face_Plant

Yesterday I helped my buddy replace the sparkplugs in his 2015 WRX. This wasn't exactly my FR-S, but it's close enough since it also has the FA20 with a few minor differences. This goofball was still running the original plugs at 95,000 miles. I guess he didn't get the memo that they're supposed to be replaced every 60k...

I managed to do it without jacking up the engine and only got one bent fingernail and two bloody knuckles. To be honest the FA20 in the WRX sits up a bit higher than the FA20 in the FR-S/BRZ/86 (probably due to the AWD system), so that's probably why lifting the engine wasn't required. It was good practice for when I have to replace my sparkplugs in about 9,500 miles.

Google for a Youtube on how to do the '86 without lifting the engine. I found one recently. Couldn't ToyoBaru have included access panels/holes?

[Face_Plant]

Originally Posted by notout86

It does look classier. Makes you wonder why it was in 2 pieces originally.

I bet they planned to make it ugly on purpose for a few years then update it so they could get people to trade in their older FR-S or BRZ and drop the dough for a new one.

Originally Posted by notout86

Google for a Youtube on how to do the '86 without lifting the engine. I found one recently. Couldn't ToyoBaru have included access panels/holes?

Access panels or holes would probably comprise the rigidity of the front of the car. I haven't looked at my engine in a while, but from what I remember the cylinder heads are right in line with the frame rails, whereas on my friend's WRX the engine sits up an inch or two higher, making the sparkplugs easier to access. I know it's possible to change them without lifting the engine, but unbolting the engine mounts is as simple as removing two nuts, then you're free to lift the engine a few inches for easier access. This is probably the route I'll take for less cursing and fewer bloody knuckles.

[Leonardo]

I added a drop light with 6 foot cord that is fused and has a switch. It is a small strip of LEDs that I put in a piece of 1/2 pex tube. I can look under hood, under the car, and waive it around if I need help. (let's hope I don't)



And, NO its not on while I'm driving.

[Ashikabi]

But could it be?

Originally Posted by Leonardo

I added a drop light with 6 foot cord that is fused and has a switch. It is a small strip of LEDs that I put in a piece of 1/2 pex tube. I can look under hood, under the car, and waive it around if I need help. (let's hope I don't)



And, NO its not on while I'm driving.

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

But could it be?

Sure, I used a cord like pictured below. So, you would have to pop the hood, turn the light on, shut the hood, and then drive around. The light will stay on till you spin the switch again. Shutting the car off won't shut the light off.


I thought about wiring it to a pressure switch, so it would turn on if the hood opened. But flipping the switch is easy, so I wired it with a standard switch instead.

[Hypnocracy]

Visited the Toyota Dealership to program my OEM replacement key....$250ish for key & $110 service charge...


Found a second set of rims on Craigslist local...Picked up these Kosei K1-TS wheels $250 (CHEAP)



Went to Discount Tire for Conti's...mounted them on said Kosei wheels...while busting one center cap $600+








Found the last two refurbished Kosei Center caps on the interwebs for $18 each.

[SuperTom]

Originally Posted by Hypnocracy

Visited the Toyota Dealership to program my OEM replacement key....$250ish for key & $110 service charge...


Found a second set of rims on Craigslist local...Picked up these Kosei K1-TS wheels $250 (CHEAP)



Went to Discount Tire for Conti's...mounted them on said Kosei wheels...while busting one center cap $600+








Found the last two refurbished Kosei Center caps on the interwebs for $18 each.

good find id love to find a set of those. Cheap, Light

[dnieves]

Dropped 10 Series off with Cadillac dealership bodyshop to fix a ding (PDR) and a scratch from some Hyundai owner suddenly losing a part from his POS on the Long Island Expressway.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

I added a drop light with 6 foot cord that is fused and has a switch. It is a small strip of LEDs that I put in a piece of 1/2 pex tube. I can look under hood, under the car, and waive it around if I need help. (let's hope I don't)



And, NO its not on while I'm driving.

Well, Leonardo, that's nice - but what do you use it for -


humfrz

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