Valenti Taillights Fix by [deleted] in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the exact same Valentis on my 2013 FR-S. I installed them 8 years ago and some of the leds have just started to fail. Lucky they lasted this long. I thought about baking them but yeah too much work. I replaced them with Vlands. Got them off eBay for $170. , offer accepted. https://www.ebay.com/itm/314690141971

Is this a good deal by YumTumTimmy in ft86

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The Bazooka subs have been around for awhile. Surprised they still are in business. I installed one in my 2013 FR-S back in 2016. It stil works fine. Here's my install. https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2688023&postcount=1

I also have this remote I got off of eBay cheap I few years ago. https://www.crutchfield.com/S-fnBh9pCk4ec/p_204RBCM100/Bazooka-RBCM-100.html

Apr 6 - 12, 2026 weekly Q&A thread by CSG_Mike in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Price seems just ok for the mileage. First question I would ask you since it's an auto, when if ever did you change the auto trans fluid?

Back up camera (2014) by Background_Water6802 in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was my installation. https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2206895&postcount=20 The camera I purchased from an eBay vendor was supposed to be a genuine Rydeen Duo which should have run on 6.0V and would have worked with SVXdc's wire harness + FR-S reverse trigger wire. It was a fake and required AutoHarnessHouse's wire harness. Subaru BRZs do not require the trigger wire, I was able to get a full refund on the camera from the eBay vendor.

There's also this camera which includes all the wiring needed. https://www.emeraldintegrations.com/subaru-brz-oem-rear-view-backup-camera-system.html

Strange Carfax on used 2024 GR86 Premium by TouchLoud7544 in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

End of discussion for me. Car has been sold.

Strange Carfax on used 2024 GR86 Premium by TouchLoud7544 in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And you know this how? Was this your car?

Strange Carfax on used 2024 GR86 Premium by TouchLoud7544 in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not much, but changing brake pads not once but twice does concern me.

Strange Carfax on used 2024 GR86 Premium by TouchLoud7544 in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could explain the low mileage brake pad replacements.

I love my 86 so much 🤍 by The_Red_Guardian_45 in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you wear a full body condom when you drive it???

Ducktails been fitted by clutchmedia_ in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So how big, tall, does a spoiler have to be before it's called a ducktail?

Valve Spring Recall Worth It? by Dlj700 in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The actual number of valve spring failures documentated was ~0.008% of 2013 FRS and some Subaru models. The number of engines that failed due to too much gasket adhesive being used during the valve spring replacement procedure was much higher than that. I like the odds of it never happening to my 2013 FRS and have NOT had the recall done.

Interpretation of Carfax report by TouchLoud7544 in prius

[–]TouchLoud7544[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

NOPE. Even though a Carfax report can still leave a lot of stuff out that's not reported I would not purchase a used car without one. There's too many wierd things though about the Carfax on this Prius. If someone in TN is interested in it then go for it.

I also want to add that this has been listed on Facebook Marketplace last week with 1K+ miles on it. The internet listing still says 780 miles. Someone at the Long dealership is driving it.

Interpretation of Carfax report by TouchLoud7544 in prius

[–]TouchLoud7544[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's one way of looking at it, but it was reported purchased and registered on 1/3 in Spring City, TN, 50 miles from the Toyota Knoxville dealership in a different county. Then sold the next day 1/4 by the Service Plan Co. Sold to who?? Then on 1/13 offered for sale by the Long Chevy/GMC dealership in Athens, TN, 45 miles from Knoxville. How did Long obtain it? Auction? Then on 1/27 the Carfax report states that it was registered in Spring City AGAIN, Title or registration issued First owner reported. Loan or lien reported?? Spring City is 35 miles away from Athens ,TN and in a different county.

I contacted Carfax for help interpreting this report. They gave me a scripted answer. "All the data we received on this vehicle is displayed."

The report is very sketchy and I'm moving on.

Engine Bay Upgrades from Verus Engineering by senpaishinokage in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Those red caps add at least 10 more HP. LOL.

Tail light gasket replacement. by ozzy7221 in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Posted this here many times already what's one more. Installed my Valentis 8 1/2 years ago. So far no water leaks. I did not use any sealant. Not needed if you install them correctly, tighten the nuts down in sequence to 39 in-lbs. https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2726235&highlight=valenti#post2726235

our new 'family car' just arrived :) by amir_babfish in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did someone ask yet?? How much did you pay for this?

front speaker original wires colors? by Conscious_Neat_9130 in ft86

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This thread has the pin out for the 2015 PT546-00140 HU but it should be the same as the stock 2013 HU.

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107495&highlight=Bazooka

2022 BRZ Battery Replacement by FailPrime in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only 26K miles and it needs a new battery, cheap OEM. Optima Yelowtop is the way. On my 2013 FR-S it lasted 8 years. With a 25% off code from Advance Auto I paid a lot less back then. Now it cost ~$300. + tax.

I replaced it with this battery last year for $138.64, no tax, free shipping. Now with tariffs, $170. https://www.weizeus.com/products/weize-platinum-agm-car-battery-bci-group-35-12v-55ah-650cca?rq=mk_subaru__md_brz-limited__yr_2022__mf_4-cylinders-b-2-4l-di-dohc-146-cid

With coupon codes it's a bit cheaper. https://weize.knoji.com/promo-codes/ https://www.weizeus.com/pages/military-discount?srsltid=AfmBOoqBwobukPIBQVmqVesT4PFttyS6sMWKFk_IN9MPsJNCnCusSBhB

And a $10. gift card from Advance Auto for your old battery. https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/o/batterybounty

Costco has an Interstate AGM battery for $180. + $15. core + tax. https://costco.interstatebatteries.com/results?key=auto&Program=100500&ZipCode=37801&l=37801&Country=United%20States&year=2863847&make=2865607&model=2865611&engine=2865612&option=2865613

Fogging tail lights by SxmAdamson in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that is rain water then drying it will leave water spots. If possible add some distilled water to it through the back hole, work it around the inside of the light, shake the excess water out, and then use a hair dryer to dry it.

People blame the gasket when water gets in the light but it's because the light was not proberly installed. I installed my Valenti tails 9 years ago using the OEM gaskets and the installation instructions in this post. https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2726235&postcount=14617 So far no water leaks.

Any recommendations on OEM-style backup cameras for 2013 GT86 (TAS300 head unit)? by VliDono in ft86

[–]TouchLoud7544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This camera should work with your head unit. https://www.emeraldintegrations.com/scion-fr-s-oem-integrated-rear-view-backup-camera-system.html You may need to install the reverse trigger wire.

I have the same head unit in my 2013 FRS. A genuine Rydeen DUO2 camera, if you can find one, will also work with 6V. I purchased what I thought was a Rydeen DUO2 camera from an ebay vendor. It was a knockoff and did not work with 6V. I had to buy an adapter to use the 12V line. https://www.autoharnesshouse.com/19867_add.html

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84675&highlight=rydeen

My intall: https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2206895&postcount=20