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by fledonfoot
Sat May 07, 2022 7:42 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8736
Views: 124518

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

GR86 is supposed to be here by the end of May. :popcorn: I told the :dillerman: I'd take Trueno or Neptune, I got Trueno. Pretty okay with that. https://www.gr86.org/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down/https://www.gr86.org/attachments/20220305_112425-jpg...
by fledonfoot
Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:52 am
Forum: The Mudroom of Miscellany
Topic: Work schedules?
Replies: 66
Views: 4037

Work schedules?

I'm at the dealership at 730a daily and depending on the day am done at either 5p or 6p. I typically have 2 6p closing shifts a week, and my "early" days run to about 530 on average.

I work one Saturday every 3 weeks from 9-4 but do get a decent chunk of cash to do it.
by fledonfoot
Thu Mar 31, 2022 11:16 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8736
Views: 124518

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

[user not found] wrote: Thu Mar 31, 2022 10:45 pm
Pepper thine anguses, the ADMs are coming.
Not here 😂

I’m not sure if they’re going to sell far outside of their PMA but reach out and I can probably get one at MSRP for those willing to get in line behind me. Same with the GR86.
by fledonfoot
Mon Mar 28, 2022 8:44 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8736
Views: 124518

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

The argument that the GR Corolla is AWD has me contemplating it for the actual daily I need to get at the end of the year.

I’m first on the list again for one and we’ll see what happens 🤷‍♂️

GR all the things.
by fledonfoot
Fri Mar 25, 2022 10:27 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Grounded to the Ground - Vanilla Cammie Chronicles
Replies: 222
Views: 8914

2022 Cammie Purchase - Giving up or the start of a new lyfe?

Not possible for liability reasons
by fledonfoot
Thu Mar 24, 2022 12:48 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Grounded to the Ground - Vanilla Cammie Chronicles
Replies: 222
Views: 8914

2022 Cammie Purchase - Giving up or the start of a new lyfe?

Just about every Toyota hybrid I've ever seen gets a solid 10% increase in fuel economy in warmer weather. It'll only get better. For the 3 months it's warm in the Great White North
by fledonfoot
Wed Mar 09, 2022 7:53 am
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: JP’s Family Truckster
Replies: 513
Views: 20862

JP’s Family Truckster

Johnny_P wrote: Sun Mar 06, 2022 7:59 pm And then today it returns 50 mpg coming to Philly from Radnor :iono:
definitely weather.

The Corolla Hybrid would get 45-47 in February on my commute, and 60+ in May.
by fledonfoot
Tue Mar 08, 2022 7:54 am
Forum: Gym Class
Topic: Dem bicicletas dos, doe.
Replies: 4217
Views: 238158

Dem bicicletas dos, doe.

I took apart my busted Orbea this weekend and tried to build back the frame they sent me. Turns out it’s different in several ways. The headset doesn’t fit the new frame, derailleur hanger is different, it’s built for thru axles, etc. I think I’m just going to throw all the components on eBay and s...
by fledonfoot
Thu Mar 03, 2022 8:29 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Gberg's Alpo Gorf with a bit of Plac Profit
Replies: 1409
Views: 49044

Gberg's Alpo Gorf with a bit of Plac Profit

Wow that seems completely excessive for that sort of damage … Also I had some paint work on the mini because of the deer incident… I’m incredibly anal about it to be honest and I had them redo part of the door because I saw fish eyes. That said … once it was done it is a perfect match and I can’t t...
by fledonfoot
Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:54 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium
Replies: 64
Views: 3181

Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium

1300 miles down. My car has developed a horrendous glove box rattle. I need to shim out the lid or something. I’ve had to resort to driving with the glove box open or wedging something in place for now. Fuel economy seems to be in the mid 20’s with some spirited driving and a 80mph highway commute. ...
by fledonfoot
Thu Feb 24, 2022 8:50 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium
Replies: 64
Views: 3181

Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium

February allocation came and went and my order went unfilled. Now we wait until March. Unsurprising, but :sad:. Subaru shut down production in Gunma twice so far in February so you’re probably not going to see anything until the 2nd March allocation cycle at best (Toyota does 2 allocations a month,...
by fledonfoot
Sun Feb 20, 2022 9:32 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium
Replies: 64
Views: 3181

Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium

coogles wrote: Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:53 pm Love Neptune blue in sunlight. :megusta:
You’re going to love this thing.
by fledonfoot
Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:48 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium
Replies: 64
Views: 3181

Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium

https://i.postimg.cc/cgn5xF11/089926-B5-85-C5-4-F37-A7-A9-47-FF39-E09-F3-F.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/k2JZQNsw/C5-A93-B86-C122-4-B6-F-A734-AC018-C473-A35.jpg Nothing like 25 degree weather to get behind fender liners to swap out side markers. JDM Subaru LED side markers. Massive difference. I just wi...
by fledonfoot
Sun Feb 20, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium
Replies: 64
Views: 3181

Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium

https://i.postimg.cc/cgn5xF11/089926-B5-85-C5-4-F37-A7-A9-47-FF39-E09-F3-F.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/k2JZQNsw/C5-A93-B86-C122-4-B6-F-A734-AC018-C473-A35.jpg Nothing like 25 degree weather to get behind fender liners to swap out side markers. JDM Subaru LED side markers. Massive difference. I just wi...
by fledonfoot
Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:27 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium
Replies: 64
Views: 3181

Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium

Exhaust installed.

Deep, mellow and a little punch. Zero cabin drone and looks great. Just what I was looking for.

I’ll grab a couple videos as it breaks in.
by fledonfoot
Fri Feb 18, 2022 11:25 am
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium
Replies: 64
Views: 3181

Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium

:excited: Exhaust out for delivery... to work
by fledonfoot
Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:41 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Poverty Pole
Replies: 250
Views: 8398

Poverty Pole

Johnny_P wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 9:40 pm The Cmax would have won this competition last year for sure.
I’d vote for the Honda on principle 😂
by fledonfoot
Tue Feb 15, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium
Replies: 64
Views: 3181

Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium

Johnny_P wrote: Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:31 am You putting a hitch on it?
http://www.slambertperformance.com/shop/twin-hitch

IF I need one, i'll get this. Most likely will just end up in the Jeep for ride days.
by fledonfoot
Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:52 am
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium
Replies: 64
Views: 3181

Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium

GR Heavyweight shift knob arrived Saturday.
JDM clear side markers arrive today.
Counterspace Garage Touring86 catback arrives Friday.
JDM GR short shifter assembly on order but has a May/June ETA
by fledonfoot
Sun Feb 13, 2022 8:08 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium
Replies: 64
Views: 3181

Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium

If you look closely, the left tip sits about an inch or so lower than the right tip, you can see it in the thumbnail for the video.
by fledonfoot
Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:23 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Das Auto: VW Chat
Replies: 2564
Views: 105894

Das Auto: VW Chat

When I bought my 15 GTI, it was almost $31 grand on msrp, now the base price is $29k, back then it started at $24k :sad: My 2011 :mk6: was $28500 OTD. When I bought my Mk7 Sport, it was marked down from $30 to $22.5… there was $5k in manufacturer to dealer incentives on top of a big discount on the...
by fledonfoot
Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:18 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium
Replies: 64
Views: 3181

Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium

There isn’t, unfortunately. May end up with the CSG/MXP exhaust which is a sub 90db cat back for a bit less scratch. Boo. FWIW (nothing) my favorite cat-back so far from sound clips has been the Perrin. Perrin are only making 3” exhausts for now, which are loud. I leave for work at 6am daily. I don...
by fledonfoot
Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium
Replies: 64
Views: 3181

Fled’s FR-S 2.0 — 2022 GR86 Premium

The first gen headers are generally catless. The 2nd gen header is much improved. HKS has a sport muffler that keeps all of the resonators and sounds ideal. I’m not looking for noise… just tone. https://youtu.be/yM3U1mfZhCU :notbad: Although I don't love the blue tips with Neptune. Would look good ...
by fledonfoot
Sun Feb 13, 2022 12:17 pm
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8736
Views: 124518

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business ... r-markups/

Average nearly $750 over MSRP for a new car. Hyundai nearly $1900 - and more than Porsche.



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by fledonfoot
Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:57 am
Forum: Car Talk
Topic: Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times
Replies: 8736
Views: 124518

Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

The Corolla Hybrid is listed at my :dillerman: for $2k over new MSRP and it’s a 2021 with 27k miles.

Cray.