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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-30-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 38,349
Posted By JIM THEO
I installed before a month the B6 with the STI...

I installed before a month the B6 with the STI aftermarket springs from the STI suspension package (https://www.sti.jp/en/parts/subarubrz_zc/suspension/ST20330AS010/) and I could say they work much...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-26-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 38,349
Posted By JIM THEO
According to this video (at 56"): ...

According to this video (at 56"):
https://youtu.be/5KmOiYIcmyU?t=56
Pink STI springs from the Bilstein/STI kit are 25% harder than the base 2013 BRZ springs rates: 27Nm front - 34Nm rear!
So...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-26-2024, 03:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 791
Posted By JIM THEO
Interesting, such small mod has such big impact...

Interesting, such small mod has such big impact on exhaust sound, actually the hangers are from another model the Legacy and not STI but doesn't matter
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 03-01-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 767
Posted By JIM THEO
I am on the second pair of courtesy door lights,...

I am on the second pair of courtesy door lights, the first on was from Aliexpress the second from Amazon.co.jp so their quality is perfect!
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-02-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,016
Posted By JIM THEO
The Super Coolant is the latest and newest...

The Super Coolant is the latest and newest coolant from Subaru that you can't mix with the Long Life Coolant which is for older cars.
The first one is blue the second is greenish blue, not much...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-20-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,016
Posted By JIM THEO
Don't mix Subaru Super coolant with Subaru Longlife coolant

This is what have been advised regarding the European versions of the above two coolants:

"Dear Sir

The main difference between the Subaru antifreeze from Switzerland Super Coolant Long life...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-15-2022, 02:32 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 38,349
Posted By JIM THEO
Waiting Andrew, as I understand B6 with lowering...

Waiting Andrew, as I understand B6 with lowering springs is better choice than the B8 as they have more suspension travel
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-01-2021, 01:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,157
Posted By JIM THEO
No, I am reffering to coolant temp when you keep...

No, I am reffering to coolant temp when you keep the throttle steady at 2500-3000rpms!
This is from the factory for emissions control as it heats up the engine for better combustion.

It was scary...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-06-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,424
Posted By JIM THEO
Thanks for your valuable help! PS: just in...

Thanks for your valuable help!

PS: just in case, it was the battery of the alarm remote control
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-25-2021, 02:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,286
Posted By JIM THEO
Dual HKS last version with new type welds here...

Dual HKS last version with new type welds here (first version welds failed), almost OEM noise but did a difference in the torque curve
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-04-2021, 12:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,464
Posted By JIM THEO
The last OFT map doesn't mate at all with...

The last OFT map doesn't mate at all with European cars no matter if you have EL or UEL headers so better choose first your tuner and then decide what headers suit you!
Rogue headers is much like...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-07-2021, 12:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,082
Posted By JIM THEO
https://youtu.be/nof8DiSx0y8?t=2 My manual...

https://youtu.be/nof8DiSx0y8?t=2

My manual states clearly "Add injector cleaner every 15.000kms" and I am using "Mannol intake valve cleaner" which has similar composition with Subaru upper engine...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-04-2021, 04:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,695
Posted By JIM THEO
The two curves in the middle of the long straight...

The two curves in the middle of the long straight part of the yellow OEM bar gives increased torsional rigidity compared with a same diameter straight bar.
Besides the GR one was introduced before...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-29-2020, 03:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By JIM THEO
Actually I asked the length of the OEM brake...

Actually I asked the length of the OEM brake lines but as I bought a set of Goodridge problem solved!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-27-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,160
Posted By JIM THEO
ACE headers heat wrapped almost stock noise...

ACE headers heat wrapped almost stock noise levels, much improved torque dip area.
I am going to replace the frontpipe with the HKS dual resonated for the same exact reason, low noise levels while I...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-25-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,271
Posted By JIM THEO
I should have told you my opinion from the...

I should have told you my opinion from the beginning, don't choose coilovers for road use, a good road setup is much better imho!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-24-2020, 06:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,621
Posted By JIM THEO
Once I commented here that ACE longtube 4>2>1...

Once I commented here that ACE longtube 4>2>1 headers, due to very good scavenging, are less noisy than other headers and been told is non relative... although I know sound and gases travel the same...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-21-2020, 07:54 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 38,349
Posted By JIM THEO
Do Bilstein B6s work better than the OEM tS Sachs...

Do Bilstein B6s work better than the OEM tS Sachs (MY18) with the tS pink springs?
I have read for some reason front springs on B6 sit higher so car has height difference, is it right?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-16-2020, 06:38 AM
Replies: 2,815
Views: 961,267
Posted By JIM THEO
https://www.amazon.com/STI-STRIPE-DARK-GRAY-ST9104...

https://www.amazon.com/STI-STRIPE-DARK-GRAY-ST91042ST010/dp/B01F127JFK
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-14-2020, 09:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,544
Posted By JIM THEO
Although I prefer the car to be as stable as...

Although I prefer the car to be as stable as possible cause it makes you drive it faster I'd like the rear sliding whenever possible, with the above settings sliding is simply more controllable
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-14-2020, 08:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,544
Posted By JIM THEO
Mark Higgins BRZ in the Isle of Man uses more or...

Mark Higgins BRZ in the Isle of Man uses more or less the same alignment for the special stages that are on public roads, similar with most other European roads (2:16"):...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-14-2020, 08:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,544
Posted By JIM THEO
My preferable settings for road are the camber...

My preferable settings for road are the camber settings you already have,
1mm per wheel to out front (for better steering response),
1/2mm per wheel toe in rear (for better rear stability).
Some...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-13-2020, 06:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,104
Posted By JIM THEO
I bring back this old thread just to add that I...

I bring back this old thread just to add that I have the ACE A350 headers with OEM front-midpipe and backbox mapped by Zach CSG.
I am going to replace the OEM frontpipe with the HKS dual resonated...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-22-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 560,495
Posted By JIM THEO
Although it is 2.4L 4 cylinder imho it revs...

Although it is 2.4L 4 cylinder imho it revs better than our cars and seems to pull stronger!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-18-2020, 01:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,130
Posted By JIM THEO
I am quite happy with my MY18 tS suspension and...

I am quite happy with my MY18 tS suspension and other tS bits that made the car much more neutral and controlled in our uneven Greek roads that are more or less similar with UK B roads.

Moreover...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2020, 08:52 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 29,233
Posted By JIM THEO
Resistors use coloring for impedance so same way...

Resistors use coloring for impedance so same way they may represent with two numbers the actual Kg of each spring!

http://www.sysrecon.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/ResistorColorChart.png
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-26-2020, 09:18 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,012
Posted By JIM THEO
Correct, those are the US tS MY18 springs not the...

Correct, those are the US tS MY18 springs not the pink STIs
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-15-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,531
Posted By JIM THEO
As humfrz says, top of the gaskets per second...

As humfrz says, top of the gaskets per second photo against exhaust heads!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-03-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,403
Posted By JIM THEO
I am not complaining but I have rubbing issues...

I am not complaining but I have rubbing issues with the subframe, this is serious issue as I have to buy harder engine mounts and gearbox mount insert.
I adjusted the skid plate, needs some more...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-29-2020, 01:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,403
Posted By JIM THEO
I just flatten the bumps in a way they became the...

I just flatten the bumps in a way they became the opposite direction dents
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