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by SidekickChuck
Thu May 01, 2014 1:37 pm
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: FS: Brand New 5Zigen SuperLap Catback Exhause for AE86
Replies: 7
Views: 6313

Re: FS: Brand New 5Zigen SuperLap Catback Exhause for AE86

Was this part of your group buy you organized? Was it ever installed to hear it?
by SidekickChuck
Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:51 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Education and Car tuning, yeah a boring subject.
Replies: 43
Views: 28314

Re: Education and Car tuning, yeah a boring subject.

The title Engineer has come a long way, and is very widely used in different environments these days. It can be very hard to define what an engineer is since the environments and scenarios differ from one workplace to another. As a Systems Engineer, I generate requirements, test requirements, build ...
by SidekickChuck
Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Education and Car tuning, yeah a boring subject.
Replies: 43
Views: 28314

Re: Education and Car tuning, yeah a boring subject.

Lol there are plenty of engineers who Cant change oil. I work with electrical engineers and systems engineers who don't have tools. Even mechanical engineers who only focus on their area of expertise. My degrees are in electronics engineering and robotics, but I am a nasa systems engineer, but I've ...
by SidekickChuck
Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:11 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: prepare to laugh....and help
Replies: 19
Views: 11894

Re: prepare to laugh....and help

If your house room needs painting, contract it out please:
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by SidekickChuck
Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:51 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Education and Car tuning, yeah a boring subject.
Replies: 43
Views: 28314

Re: Education and Car tuning, yeah a boring subject.

There are plenty of people who can afford to heavily mod cars, but do not. And there are plenty of people who can not afford to mod cars, but do. I have always had the mod bug since my first 83' Celica which I bought in 1990. Bought with money I earned while in High School cleaning a dentist office ...
by SidekickChuck
Sat Apr 19, 2014 3:27 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: WHAT ARE SOME 90S STYLES?
Replies: 8
Views: 6237

Re: WHAT ARE SOME 90S STYLES?

They used commas and periods to prevent run on sentences.
by SidekickChuck
Thu Apr 17, 2014 9:51 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: tire to fit cby fender flares 15x9?
Replies: 4
Views: 3958

Re: tire to fit cby fender flares 15x9?

That's totally dependent on the offset of the wheels.
by SidekickChuck
Thu Apr 17, 2014 10:30 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: inline 4 vs inline 6
Replies: 8
Views: 5453

Re: inline 4 vs inline 6

I would assume the i4 due to the additional weight of the i6.
by SidekickChuck
Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:53 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: *New*OFFICIAL WHEEL THREAD! cont from old thread!
Replies: 26
Views: 36237

Re: *New*OFFICIAL WHEEL THREAD! cont from old thread!

Shot taken of my car this weekend. Panasport C8-16's: 16x9 -25 & 16x10 -38 (both wheels are 0 offset, but spacers are installed) Yokohama S.Drive's 205/40/16 & 215/40/16 http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/sidekickchuck/f74b0ac0-8897-4de1-9fa8-15eb713e1492_zps22a48dc2.jpg
by SidekickChuck
Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:45 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Hope for Toyota after all??
Replies: 6
Views: 4231

Re: Hope for Toyota after all??

Thats just business practice when it comes to high volume product to the masses. Microsoft is discontinuing support for Windows XP this month, Apps are no longer made for the iPhone 1, etc... I think most car manufacturers follow this model as well. They can not produce parts for their old line up w...
by SidekickChuck
Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:38 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: AE86 Coupe Pics
Replies: 329
Views: 264618

Re: AE86 Coupe Pics

SR86RD wrote:
do you have more pictures of that last one? O.o


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by SidekickChuck
Wed Apr 09, 2014 2:19 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: new member
Replies: 4
Views: 3725

Re: new member

Welcome!

RA64 with a 1JZ must be pretty fun given good suspension.
by SidekickChuck
Tue Apr 08, 2014 6:49 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: techno square
Replies: 6
Views: 4811

Re: techno square

I bet Mitsu's Garage in San Gabriel would be cheaper if youre willing to drive this way. But im sure there are others around you that are reputable as well, I just dont know of them. Going to technosquare for your rear end is like taking your car to Bluemoon for an oil change. It might be a bit over...
by SidekickChuck
Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:06 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: techno square
Replies: 6
Views: 4811

Re: techno square

I believe they do a lot of mechanical work as well, but most of it is race or performance related work. While they may do work that you need, im sure it would come at a higher cost than normal. It doesnt hurt to shop around. Where are you located?
by SidekickChuck
Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:06 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: techno square
Replies: 6
Views: 4811

Re: techno square

I thought they mainly did tuning for ecu's. I had them work on a Stealth ECU for my supra long ago.
What are you looking to get done?

They arent cheap but are not overly pricey either. All depends on what you are doing.
by SidekickChuck
Mon Apr 07, 2014 7:48 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: AE86 Hatchback Pics
Replies: 205
Views: 209381

Re: AE86 Hatchback Pics

A few shots (from others) at a BBQ this weekend:

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by SidekickChuck
Mon Mar 24, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: AE86 insurance help. Total loss situation.
Replies: 7
Views: 5967

Re: AE86 insurance help. Total loss situation.

Its Obama's new bill "Crash for Clunkers" where the Gov pays old ladies in Gov cheese and free bingo tickets to smash anything pre OBDII.

Kidding aside, I dont know how you can dispute the adjuster unless he/she was a car person. They really do go by the books when handling claims.
by SidekickChuck
Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:14 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: NEW: Rota Kyusha 15x9
Replies: 39
Views: 33207

Re: NEW: Rota Kyusha 15x9

More money doesn't always equal quality. ADV.1 is a perfect example. They cost 8k and everyone sees pics of them on super cars, yet they are total junk.
by SidekickChuck
Tue Mar 18, 2014 3:42 pm
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: FS: ZENKI door and trunk decal kits *SOLD OUT*
Replies: 31
Views: 17720

Re: FS: ZENKI door and trunk decal kits

I have the same question but in silver
by SidekickChuck
Tue Mar 18, 2014 12:25 pm
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: FC rx7 oil cooler
Replies: 6
Views: 5144

Re: FC rx7 oil cooler

no I will not take 50 shipped. do I need to post this up at 75 shipped to get my money? because I will. 60 shipped is a killer deal. packed, paypaled, and shipping covered. Forum sales are going the way of the pawn shop negotiation technique unfortunately. Start high, get offers, and settle where y...
by SidekickChuck
Thu Mar 13, 2014 1:47 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: AE86 Hatchback Pics
Replies: 205
Views: 209381

Re: AE86 Hatchback Pics

My baby from a different vagina: http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/sidekickchuck/106593195jsykHqEz.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/sidekickchuck/78ead87b-dd1b-488f-bacd-2df3c80e54bd_zps7cb07251.jpg I really need to take my own pics soon. Been planning on a photoshoot but never have t...
by SidekickChuck
Wed Mar 12, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Hood pins
Replies: 9
Views: 6666

Re: Hood pins

Is the car a daily driver? Or just a weekend driver? I have a Seibon Hood and Hatch, and neither are using secondary latching systems. Just the secured latches they came with. Car gets driven spiritedly on freeways and roads, but only on weekends when its warm, so I dont know if thats a good gauge a...
by SidekickChuck
Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:30 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Question for the CA guys
Replies: 8
Views: 6165

Re: Question for the CA guys

If you drive a swapped car on weekends and such and have a good daily driver, it really isnt a big issue unless you get stopped and cited. But if it is your daily that you are referring to, I would stop that right away in CA. I would not risk daily driving a swapped car... just increased your odds o...
by SidekickChuck
Tue Mar 11, 2014 1:08 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Official STEERING WHEEL Thread!
Replies: 8
Views: 8723

Re: Official STEERING WHEEL Thread!

Its a good combo.... a bit difficult to manage with a manual rack on harsh entryways as the little wheel wants to fight pretty hard against you. And if you dont have a good grip, will try and chop your fingers off.
by SidekickChuck
Mon Mar 10, 2014 10:00 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Okinawa Crossports Meet video
Replies: 4
Views: 4066

Re: Okinawa Crossports Meet video

Was it a requirement to have a white Corolla? :P
by SidekickChuck
Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:59 am
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: •For Sale (SoCaL) AE86 Parts & Stuff!*
Replies: 283
Views: 183706

Re: UPDATED 03/9/14 For Sale (SoCaL) Price Slash!!!

Just noticed you said you are near Glendale. Im in La Crescenta... good to know there are others close by. Most are pretty far away.

Anyhow, free bump!
by SidekickChuck
Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:24 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Official STEERING WHEEL Thread!
Replies: 8
Views: 8723

Re: Official STEERING WHEEL Thread!

I had that nardi/TRD on my Supra and loved it. Mine was not the TRD one, but the same wheel with the nardi center. I think it was a Nardi Torino. Felt great and was not a huge departure from the OEM wheel which I wanted. Hard to find them in good condition these days. Anyhow, my Personal Grinta: htt...
by SidekickChuck
Fri Feb 28, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Skylines
Replies: 25
Views: 15376

Re: Skylines

Good choice, and their value has been increasing in the recent years. I considered getting an early NSX, but just never truly decided if I wanted that car. But I wish I had when it was on my mind. They were more plentiful and cheaper.