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More low is always better hehe
As I said before, I am not a fan of those kind of rims. Spokes ha to finish on the edges like my stockies but yours look great to be honest.
I think because sidewall i exactly like my taste... and flows straight with the edge of the rim...
True. That sentence could save you.
BUT, didn't they ever start to BS about saying your car is modded, not stock. Something might have caused it
or they did at first and then when they saw that you know what's going on, they took a step back? Hehe
Yup, looks just like Silverstone Metallic on BMW.
I call it somewhere between silver and ice blue my dad had on his Peugeot 405
http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/...of-Peugeot.jpg
We notice it on BMW and say wow in person but to the rest it's just silver.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504993
Asphalt is good
Apshalt is unique.
Black and white, yup it's everywhere here in Boston too.
Haven't see Asphalt in person to be honest. Always white and black
If I was buying an FRS, would be Ultramarine though hehe
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You drive a lot just like I do and love driving
Reason I could to more than 24k a year is because I love driving in a TL
Going to NY in moms MDX or dads FX is just boring (ok the way the car drives has a lot in it) but, technology inside makes me feel better.
"dual zone climate control, push button start, the JDM head lights, and the touch screen radio"
...is a big difference IMO... I would think about it a lot but that friggen silver makes everything 50/50 dammit
and there is $3k too
Can't you get those headlights from somewhere and install to normal FRS????
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And I never realized how stretched the 225s were until I tossed the 245s on there. I love beefy tires. *waits for Tyler to make a gay joke*
Yup, looks just like Silverstone Metallic on BMW.
I call it somewhere between silver and ice blue my dad had on his Peugeot 405
http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/...of-Peugeot.jpg
We notice it on BMW and say wow in person but to the rest it's just silver.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504993
I call it somewhere between silver and ice blue my dad had on his Peugeot 405
http://images.thetruthaboutcars.com/...of-Peugeot.jpg
We notice it on BMW and say wow in person but to the rest it's just silver.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=504993
And this is the main reason why. If I get another FR-S (again, cart before horse), that $3k could easily go towards mods. Unfortunately, I have expensive taste, so it might cover two things. But still...
Yes. A bit of wiring is required but it can be done. They cost, I hope you're sitting down, over $2k to import.
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Damn, sorry to hear about these issues, Morgan. Would the fact that it's one of the first 86 help at all with resale? Hopefully Toyota will finally get off their asses and do something. Sounds like they've been dragging their feet a little lately.
And I'm sorry, but I find it hilarious they put you in a Prius It's like they went out of their way to give you something bad to drive. Let us know how the mileage challenge goes!
And I'm sorry, but I find it hilarious they put you in a Prius It's like they went out of their way to give you something bad to drive. Let us know how the mileage challenge goes!
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damn Morgan....I hope the dealerships gets their shit straight....that is freaking ridiculous !!! all the time and money and effort you put in the car shall not go waste !!!
That was hilarious !!! and sad...
its the same situation in India....if the car is totally build in India then its cheaper....but if you "import" parts and stuff and just assemble you have to pay 150% (yes not a typo) of the car value in taxes...
so say the Honda Civic is 20,000 USD, you have to pay 30,000USD in import duty and taxes, which makes your 20K civic a 50K civic !!!
That was hilarious !!! and sad...
its the same situation in India....if the car is totally build in India then its cheaper....but if you "import" parts and stuff and just assemble you have to pay 150% (yes not a typo) of the car value in taxes...
so say the Honda Civic is 20,000 USD, you have to pay 30,000USD in import duty and taxes, which makes your 20K civic a 50K civic !!!
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$2k to import...not worth it
Wow how did Tyler missed that.. haha
What are the 2 things money could go to? Turbo?
Same in Istanbul, Anil
Cars and petrol is exactly 3 times the price here. Diesel is way cheaper than gas though. I don't know why in here it's more expensive than gas.
S5 Coupe is 115,000euro, so like 150,000dollar
(sportback is cheaper)
MT GT 86 is 73,000dollar haha, go sell your car there Morgan
Wow how did Tyler missed that.. haha
What are the 2 things money could go to? Turbo?
Same in Istanbul, Anil
Cars and petrol is exactly 3 times the price here. Diesel is way cheaper than gas though. I don't know why in here it's more expensive than gas.
S5 Coupe is 115,000euro, so like 150,000dollar
(sportback is cheaper)
MT GT 86 is 73,000dollar haha, go sell your car there Morgan
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Call me cuckoo, but I think they're pretty.....
OH SNAP!
That HAS to be torture!
Geez, did they use some cheap-ass material as gaskets, engineer the water jackets/coolant flow in a whacked-out sorta way, or stupidly not account for metal expansion adequately?! (As though I know what I'm talking about...)
You must be suffering from "smug"....
Poor Morgi....
I wouldn't want to be seen in one either! It sounds like a fun game though!!
Post a picture of the "anniversary edition" versus the normal. I want to see what's so disturbing about the over-illumination... Perhaps I've missed it, but why is there an "anniversary edition" for a car that's only been sold for a year (yes, I know that's the definition of anniversary, but usually it's 10th, 25th, etc. anniversary edition) and for a car that seems to have some serious mechanical flaws? WTF?!
I was hoping you'd send me some money for FI. Or maybe a built engine at this point.
BTW, fuck Prius'
Geez, did they use some cheap-ass material as gaskets, engineer the water jackets/coolant flow in a whacked-out sorta way, or stupidly not account for metal expansion adequately?! (As though I know what I'm talking about...)
Road raging in a Prius doesn't have the same effect.
Ive never been more bored driving a car in my life. And I've driven HHRs.
This car is so boring, I've started to play a game to and from work (since I don't want to be seen driving it anywhere else). Instead of trying to hypermile, like I did the first day (averaged 58mpg), I have since decided to try to get the worst possible mileage. Im down to 43.8mpg now. Im aiming for 30s.
Post a picture of the "anniversary edition" versus the normal. I want to see what's so disturbing about the over-illumination... Perhaps I've missed it, but why is there an "anniversary edition" for a car that's only been sold for a year (yes, I know that's the definition of anniversary, but usually it's 10th, 25th, etc. anniversary edition) and for a car that seems to have some serious mechanical flaws? WTF?!
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^^^Well, that's one solution, right Morgan?
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:fap: :fap: :fap: :fap: :fap:
but wait there is more
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but wait there is more
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LS2 FR-S...
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Do it Morgan.
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well not sure how lemon law works but:
"return" the car to the dealer and get you full $$$ back that you are expecting
buy the car back for cheap (hey blown engine)
do a swap
"return" the car to the dealer and get you full $$$ back that you are expecting
buy the car back for cheap (hey blown engine)
do a swap
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That LS2 wouldn't be an FRS anymoreeee
Weight distribution, %85 F, %15 R
Weight distribution, %85 F, %15 R
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throw a big spoiler in the back and call it a day !!!
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My computer is acting up so Ill respond to everyones comments tomorrow, but Ill just paste what I posted on the other forum earlier:
The dealer just called me and said that I have a broken rocker arm. They said they're going to goodwill it this one time (wtf?) and the engineer will be calling me later this week to talk about it. I can't wait to hear what sort of accusations they throw my way this time.
So yea, I really look forward to the discussion with the FE, Ive got tons of questions.
The dealer just called me and said that I have a broken rocker arm. They said they're going to goodwill it this one time (wtf?) and the engineer will be calling me later this week to talk about it. I can't wait to hear what sort of accusations they throw my way this time.
So yea, I really look forward to the discussion with the FE, Ive got tons of questions.
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My computer is acting up so Ill respond to everyones comments tomorrow, but Ill just paste what I posted on the other forum earlier:
The dealer just called me and said that I have a broken rocker arm. They said they're going to goodwill it this one time (wtf?) and the engineer will be calling me later this week to talk about it. I can't wait to hear what sort of accusations they throw my way this time.
So yea, I really look forward to the discussion with the FE, Ive got tons of questions.
The dealer just called me and said that I have a broken rocker arm. They said they're going to goodwill it this one time (wtf?) and the engineer will be calling me later this week to talk about it. I can't wait to hear what sort of accusations they throw my way this time.
So yea, I really look forward to the discussion with the FE, Ive got tons of questions.
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My computer is acting up so Ill respond to everyones comments tomorrow, but Ill just paste what I posted on the other forum earlier:
The dealer just called me and said that I have a broken rocker arm. They said they're going to goodwill it this one time (wtf?) and the engineer will be calling me later this week to talk about it. I can't wait to hear what sort of accusations they throw my way this time.
So yea, I really look forward to the discussion with the FE, Ive got tons of questions.
The dealer just called me and said that I have a broken rocker arm. They said they're going to goodwill it this one time (wtf?) and the engineer will be calling me later this week to talk about it. I can't wait to hear what sort of accusations they throw my way this time.
So yea, I really look forward to the discussion with the FE, Ive got tons of questions.
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Sorry to hear about your continued issues Morgan. Everyone is hating on silver lately. I like silver and it hides scratches well.
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My computer is acting up so Ill respond to everyones comments tomorrow, but Ill just paste what I posted on the other forum earlier:
The dealer just called me and said that I have a broken rocker arm. They said they're going to goodwill it this one time (wtf?) and the engineer will be calling me later this week to talk about it. I can't wait to hear what sort of accusations they throw my way this time.
So yea, I really look forward to the discussion with the FE, Ive got tons of questions.
The dealer just called me and said that I have a broken rocker arm. They said they're going to goodwill it this one time (wtf?) and the engineer will be calling me later this week to talk about it. I can't wait to hear what sort of accusations they throw my way this time.
So yea, I really look forward to the discussion with the FE, Ive got tons of questions.
Input sir, where is the INPUT?????
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Well, the engineer never called me. So I called the dealer yesterday afternoon. As posted on the other forum:
I'm contacting the GM Monday morning with my concerns regarding this entire thing, as well as sending the required letter to Toyota notifying them that I want this declared a lemon.
Lip kit actually.
I like the way they look from certain angles, and with certain mods. The gap between the hood and the front bumper is 90s GM bad.
No idea, but something isn't right. And the Prius still sucks.
I cant seem to get it down past 46mpg on this tank
The anniversary edition isnt for the car itself but the brand (first car was 2003). All their models have a limited run of anniversary editions.
And I give you the ricers wet dream:
The rear badge lights up too.
Thats....a lot.
The aluminum block LS engines are surprisingly light. I believe it weighs ~80lbs more then the FA20 thats in the car and its dimensionally smaller than it too.
Im not sure they think the coolant issue is related.
I got yer input right here *grabs junk and shakes it in your general direction*
I called Toyota yesterday because I have not yet heard from the field engineer. I asked what they were replacing and if they could fax me the parts list. The SA had an attitude with me from the moment he answered the phone and said "we're just waiting on a (1) valve to show up. It didn't appear to be bent but we want to replace it anyway." I asked if that was the only thing they were replacing, and he then said "the whole cylinder head."
Other then that, I can't get any more info out of the SA. I asked if he knew why it was being good willed instead if warrantied and he said he's only repeating what he's been told.
Its also a good thing I called, because they said last Wednesday that the FE was going to give me a call, but apparently he wants to meet with me in person to discuss the car. And he won't be available until Wednesday morning at 9am.
Priority Toyota's service department is clearly top notch. /extreme sarcasm
Other then that, I can't get any more info out of the SA. I asked if he knew why it was being good willed instead if warrantied and he said he's only repeating what he's been told.
Its also a good thing I called, because they said last Wednesday that the FE was going to give me a call, but apparently he wants to meet with me in person to discuss the car. And he won't be available until Wednesday morning at 9am.
Priority Toyota's service department is clearly top notch. /extreme sarcasm
Lip kit actually.
I like the way they look from certain angles, and with certain mods. The gap between the hood and the front bumper is 90s GM bad.
Post a picture of the "anniversary edition" versus the normal. I want to see what's so disturbing about the over-illumination... Perhaps I've missed it, but why is there an "anniversary edition" for a car that's only been sold for a year (yes, I know that's the definition of anniversary, but usually it's 10th, 25th, etc. anniversary edition) and for a car that seems to have some serious mechanical flaws? WTF?!
And I give you the ricers wet dream:
The rear badge lights up too.
The aluminum block LS engines are surprisingly light. I believe it weighs ~80lbs more then the FA20 thats in the car and its dimensionally smaller than it too.
Im not sure they think the coolant issue is related.
I got yer input right here *grabs junk and shakes it in your general direction*
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Well, the engineer never called me. So I called the dealer yesterday afternoon. As posted on the other forum:
I'm contacting the GM Monday morning with my concerns regarding this entire thing, as well as sending the required letter to Toyota notifying them that I want this declared a lemon.
Lip kit actually.
I like the way they look from certain angles, and with certain mods. The gap between the hood and the front bumper is 90s GM bad.
No idea, but something isn't right. And the Prius still sucks.
I cant seem to get it down past 46mpg on this tank
The anniversary edition isnt for the car itself but the brand (first car was 2003). All their models have a limited run of anniversary editions.
And I give you the ricers wet dream:
The rear badge lights up too.
Thats....a lot.
The aluminum block LS engines are surprisingly light. I believe it weighs ~80lbs more then the FA20 thats in the car and its dimensionally smaller than it too.
Im not sure they think the coolant issue is related.
I got yer input right here *grabs junk and shakes it in your general direction*
I'm contacting the GM Monday morning with my concerns regarding this entire thing, as well as sending the required letter to Toyota notifying them that I want this declared a lemon.
Lip kit actually.
I like the way they look from certain angles, and with certain mods. The gap between the hood and the front bumper is 90s GM bad.
No idea, but something isn't right. And the Prius still sucks.
I cant seem to get it down past 46mpg on this tank
The anniversary edition isnt for the car itself but the brand (first car was 2003). All their models have a limited run of anniversary editions.
And I give you the ricers wet dream:
The rear badge lights up too.
Thats....a lot.
The aluminum block LS engines are surprisingly light. I believe it weighs ~80lbs more then the FA20 thats in the car and its dimensionally smaller than it too.
Im not sure they think the coolant issue is related.
I got yer input right here *grabs junk and shakes it in your general direction*
Junk shaking is sooooo 70s.
Sorry they suck. Trade ya my Nissan nightmare.
Here's a good one. Went to look at a 4Runner. Private party sale he wanted to meet on X/Y street. As I pull up he says meet up the street at X/Z street. It is toward home so whatever. I have to make a U from where I was to get where I saw him in the Walgreens parking lot and by the time traffic allows it (under 1 minute) he is gone. I text him I am here he responds other person is test driving. I left.
10 minutes later he texts I am here, I respond sell to other person.
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Here's a good one. Went to look at a 4Runner. Private party sale he wanted to meet on X/Y street. As I pull up he says meet up the street at X/Z street. It is toward home so whatever. I have to make a U from where I was to get where I saw him in the Walgreens parking lot and by the time traffic allows it (under 1 minute) he is gone. I text him I am here he responds other person is test driving. I left.
10 minutes later he texts I am here, I respond sell to other person.
10 minutes later he texts I am here, I respond sell to other person.
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According to the shop that did the swap, the stock weight was 2820, and its now:
Most of that weight is in the T56. That tranny is a heavy bitch. The car is still at minimum 135lbs less then a Vette (Z06 is 3175lbs). Surely, the center of gravity is higher then stock, but with the right suspension setup it should still handle well.
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Caliper covers =
I miss my SSRs though, wish they fit the FR-S
I miss my SSRs though, wish they fit the FR-S
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I miss your CL
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After driving this damn Prius for a week and a half, I miss it too
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Yeah, at least the CL's motor actually worked
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Yep. I reached a point of diminishing returns with that car though. The platform was maxed out, and any other upgrades either cost way too much money for a small gain, or I was required to strip the car down to make it perform respectably. Neither of which I was willing to do.
Speaking of the CL, the long block is sold An official part out thread will be posted within the month.
Speaking of the CL, the long block is sold An official part out thread will be posted within the month.
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Damn that looks nice. Never saw your CL with those wheels on it.
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Sorry to read of your continuing problems with Toyota, Morgan.
That really, really, really sucks. If declared a lemon, will they give you a new FR-S? Or just refund you so you can move on?
That really, really, really sucks. If declared a lemon, will they give you a new FR-S? Or just refund you so you can move on?
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