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Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 10-30-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,858
Posted By eikond
Sold today..

Sold today..
Forum: Great Lakes 08-26-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 652,433
Posted By eikond
I missed you all last weekend.. I couldn't make...

I missed you all last weekend.. I couldn't make the JD Carting meet due to some family scheduling issues.

I know we (MI 86'ers) just had a meet last weekend.. but I think we should do it again...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-21-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 71,364
Posted By eikond
I've been driving on these for about a month...

I've been driving on these for about a month now.. They are great! I'm very happy with the modulation, feel, etc.. I have only had a few instances where I've had to brake hard and I've worried...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-05-2014, 06:08 PM
Replies: 19,879
Views: 8,846,423
Posted By eikond
This is the best post ever! :bow::clap:

This is the best post ever!
:bow::clap:
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-31-2014, 10:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 26,787
Posted By eikond
It was good information.. I told him that...

It was good information.. I told him that multiple times. Unfortunately his attitude sucked as soon as someone questioned his opinions. Rather than defending his opinion with a well thought...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-31-2014, 09:12 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 26,787
Posted By eikond
Ah yes.. because all you need to do to swap in a...

Ah yes.. because all you need to do to swap in a motor is weld up manifolds? I can think of a dozen other costly and extremely time consuming things you need to do get a new engine working properly...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-30-2014, 11:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 26,787
Posted By eikond
You don't seem to give much credit to the...

You don't seem to give much credit to the Subaru/Toyota engineers. You seem to insinuate that they were lazy and stopped short of perfection without good reason.

Here's the reason:
"Tetsuya...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-23-2014, 10:24 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 71,364
Posted By eikond
I've written my second installment on this build....

I've written my second installment on this build.

Part 1 talked about what parts to buy and how to assemble what you need.

Part 2 is a discussion on the first 4 pages of this thread,...
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-23-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,613
Posted By eikond
Gallo 24 is the ideal motor for this car!

Gallo 24 is the ideal motor for this car!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-21-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,092
Posted By eikond
In my opinion.. this is a $60k+ chassis. ...

In my opinion.. this is a $60k+ chassis.

You'd have to spend that much to get another car that has such an amazing chassis. I think the Cayman (or maybe the Alfa 4c coming soon) is the next...
Forum: Great Lakes 07-18-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 652,433
Posted By eikond
The maintenance program is "recommended" by the...

The maintenance program is "recommended" by the dealership and the manufacturer. For grandma in her minivan I think it's a good idea that she has the dealership help her and remind her because she...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-18-2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 71,364
Posted By eikond
I did some more research on caliper piston sizes....

I did some more research on caliper piston sizes.

From what I can tell, the BRZ has the same brake calipers as the 09 WRX.. Right?
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-17-2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 71,364
Posted By eikond
I got the S14 lines. Good question and thanks...

I got the S14 lines. Good question and thanks for bringing that up.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-17-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 71,364
Posted By eikond
You want 91 to 92.5. 90 had 26mm. I have...

You want 91 to 92.5. 90 had 26mm.

I have also heard that iron calipers were better for race purposes. They are 11 lbs each vs. 6. Still lighter than the 14 lbs stock.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-16-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 71,364
Posted By eikond
*reserved post for cosmetic upgrades.. ie.....

*reserved post for cosmetic upgrades.. ie.. shaving the Nissan logo and putting on Subaru decals and painting them*
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-16-2014, 03:09 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 71,364
Posted By eikond
My $600 Big Brake Kit

My BRZ's stock brakes were horrible.

An upgrade to some stoptech street pads were a small improvement as they offered a bit more initial bite than stock.

Somehow after an autox or something...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-16-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 26,681
Posted By eikond
Z32 brake upgrade is complete: ...

Z32 brake upgrade is complete:

http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/nissan-300zx-brake-upgrade-for-frs-brz.html
Forum: Great Lakes 07-03-2014, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 652,433
Posted By eikond
Excellent Plan! Thanks for stepping up and...

Excellent Plan! Thanks for stepping up and making a decision.

I will plan to be there. (assuming my brake upgrade goes on without any major problem).
Forum: Great Lakes 07-01-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 652,433
Posted By eikond
I found your other post with a list.. no pricing?...

I found your other post with a list.. no pricing?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1825116#post1825116

I might be interested in the grimmspeed pulley cover, the open flash tablet...
Forum: Great Lakes 06-30-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 652,433
Posted By eikond
Do we want to try once more for a meet? I'm sure...

Do we want to try once more for a meet? I'm sure everyone is busy on Friday and probably Sat. with this holiday weekend.. but what about Sunday the 6th?

We could find a park and grill?
We...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-24-2014, 04:02 PM
Replies: 290
Views: 79,789
Posted By eikond
The prior few pages seemed fixated on comparing...

The prior few pages seemed fixated on comparing the cost of shortblocks. I'm sure most of the people who've posted here are aware that an engine swap requires numerous supporting parts and...
Forum: Great Lakes 06-20-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 652,433
Posted By eikond
I'm working on a big brake upgrade that should be...

I'm working on a big brake upgrade that should be pretty cool if everything works out as planned. I don't want to post it on the main forum until I have a write up prepared.. but I'll share some...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-04-2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 52,680
Posted By eikond
I don't necessary agree with the original post. ...

I don't necessary agree with the original post. his theory is that you are better off paying $35k for a new car than buying a $25k car and modifying it.

While that might be correct for a honda...
Forum: Great Lakes 06-03-2014, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 652,433
Posted By eikond
Anyone have any interesting mod projects you're...

Anyone have any interesting mod projects you're working on?

I've got two that I'm thinking of doing this weekend.. pending time availability.

1.) Brakes! My stoptech pads have a wicked...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-03-2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,710
Posted By eikond
Thank you!! This is the part that everyone...

Thank you!!

This is the part that everyone seems to be glossing over.

I agree that the parts themselves are expensive. You can get a good exhaust and a tune for half the price for the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-02-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 100,262
Posted By eikond
Yes we do know that it's sold in the US. ...

Yes we do know that it's sold in the US. MAPerformance has already said so a couple times in this thread.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-02-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 100,262
Posted By eikond
I assume you are just trying to taunt me :bonk:....

I assume you are just trying to taunt me :bonk:. If so.. well-played.




Stop doing the conversion directly from UK to US.. it won't be priced that way here in the US.
Forum: Great Lakes 05-16-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 652,433
Posted By eikond
I still have that J2 dual exhaust in my garage...

I still have that J2 dual exhaust in my garage that I never installed.. I'd like to sell it to someone local so save the hassle of shipping it.

Anyone interested in a really cheap aftermarket...
Forum: Great Lakes 05-16-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3,258
Views: 652,433
Posted By eikond
Welcome NJ10! I'm a big fan of WRB BRZ's. ...

Welcome NJ10! I'm a big fan of WRB BRZ's. Nice to have you on board.

Hopefully you can attend one of our get-togethers if we can get our act together and organize something one of these...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 05-13-2014, 02:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,286
Posted By eikond
Welcome Roc! Congrats on your first place...

Welcome Roc!


Congrats on your first place trophy.

I had a blast at Carlisle this year... of course, when I got to Carlisle I bring a helmet. ...
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