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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-01-2023, 12:00 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,899
Posted By mike_ekim1024
They do look nice on a BRZ! I’ll add both of...

They do look nice on a BRZ! I’ll add both of their SL wheels to my app.
Forum: Northern California 05-16-2023, 11:52 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 30,127
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Just got my car smogged, after an ECU reflash...

Just got my car smogged, after an ECU reflash back to stock. Passed with flying colors! I was just a tiny bit worried. I think the only thing not stock now is the removal of the air intake “pipe”...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-04-2023, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By mike_ekim1024
My obsessions rotate. Right now I’m on wheels ;)...

My obsessions rotate. Right now I’m on wheels ;) True, they aren’t the only carbon-fiber wheels, but I do feel like they have a unique shape. Of course any wheel like that will cost and am and a leg,...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-04-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 926
Posted By mike_ekim1024
List of flow-formed or better wheels under $2650

https://wheels.ft86partpicker.com

For fun, I've been compiling wheel weights, load ratings, country of origin, sizes, colors and more for flow-formed wheels. You can filter by size, width, color,...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-02-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,899
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Added more wheels to my app:...

Added more wheels to my app: https://wheels.ft86partpicker.com. Also added a "Sort by Price / Weight" to get an idea of value (not including strength, but maybe I could factor in load rating?).


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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-01-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 912
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Asymmetric spokes make my eyes hurt

Ok, maybe there are some asymmetric spoked wheels that look natural. This one hurts my eyes. It’s like someone broke the spokes and patched them back together lol. But of course, that’s just my...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-01-2023, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,562
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Oh, yes, I don't mean test the wheel and the tire...

Oh, yes, I don't mean test the wheel and the tire at the same time. I mean once you stick with a wheel, to test the tire independently. The point I was making was that the tire is just as heavy as...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-01-2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,562
Posted By mike_ekim1024
But there are a few pounds difference between...

But there are a few pounds difference between Michelin and Bridgestone performance tires for example. Shouldn't we be looking at that?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-28-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,156
Posted By mike_ekim1024
The Perrin resonated car-back. It’s just enough...

The Perrin resonated car-back. It’s just enough to not sound stock, maybe a little drone when idling. I think my very first mod was the clear side markers. I was like oh yeah, I’m a modder! :lol:
...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-21-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,899
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Beautiful wheels! Did you happen to weigh them?...

Beautiful wheels! Did you happen to weigh them? :drool:
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-21-2023, 12:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 798
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Detailed video of WedsSport TC105X

Nice video about the WedsSport TC105X which includes differences from the TC105N predecessor. Lots of interesting design choices to save weight, these are listed at 16.42 lbs for 18x8.5 ET-43. On...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-17-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,899
Posted By mike_ekim1024
So instead of a spreadsheet, which can get out of...

So instead of a spreadsheet, which can get out of hand fairly quickly, I started writing a web app. My day job is working with React, so why not :)



https://wheels.ft86partpicker.com


Only...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-13-2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,899
Posted By mike_ekim1024
I've edited my first message and added a few more...

I've edited my first message and added a few more brands from feedback.


What about Konig's flow-formed wheels? They aren't my first choice, but are under 20 lbs (17/18 in) and look decent.


...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-13-2023, 12:11 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,899
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Those look great! I love the 6 spoke design. I’ll...

Those look great! I love the 6 spoke design. I’ll put them on the list.
Forum: Northern California 03-29-2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12,910
Views: 2,173,995
Posted By mike_ekim1024
I do think I’ll have some time now that she’s...

I do think I’ll have some time now that she’s getting older, but I haven’t driven it for at least a year. Oh yeah, I need to fix the big crunch in my door also from an accident. I have a door...
Forum: Northern California 03-26-2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12,910
Views: 2,173,995
Posted By mike_ekim1024
I haven’t been here for years, just checking in...

I haven’t been here for years, just checking in to see what’s new. Covid, buying a house, now have a 1.5 year old girl… FR-S has been sitting in the garage collecting diaper boxes on the trunk, and...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-01-2018, 08:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,046
Posted By mike_ekim1024
The rotary forged wheels are decent. I have 18x8...

The rotary forged wheels are decent. I have 18x8 Nurburgrings for about 4 years now, no issues, even hitting some pretty hard pot holes on the freeway.
Forum: Northern California 06-07-2018, 12:49 AM
Replies: 5,559
Views: 1,042,014
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Hi guys. Long time no see. Been a lurker lately,...

Hi guys. Long time no see. Been a lurker lately, but still still drive my FR-S almost every day. Oh yeah, I got married a few years back :) I haven't driven hard for a while, so I did the 35/92 loop...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-03-2018, 02:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,237
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Yeah, I’m still here, just mostly lurking :) it...

Yeah, I’m still here, just mostly lurking :) it would be fun to go on a drive again one of these days. :burnrubber:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-02-2018, 11:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,237
Posted By mike_ekim1024
That is almost exactly what I did. I found the...

That is almost exactly what I did. I found the one I wanted in LA, and asked my wife if she wanted to fly for the weekend and make a road trip back :) it’s been 5 years and I’ve had no problems. I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-28-2018, 01:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,819
Posted By mike_ekim1024
LEGO FR-S

https://ideas.lego.com/projects/b1b01ae2-7b27-449a-9ed6-903259191405

It’s difficult to express the curves of the FR-S, but it looks like someone painstakingly put in the effort! I don’t know if I...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-27-2016, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,167
Posted By mike_ekim1024
JDM racing battle: S2000, NSX, Supra, RX-7, ...

JDM racing battle: S2000, NSX, Supra, RX-7, ...

http://youtu.be/tqmp68ouZ3Q

Fun to watch some previous gens race.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-11-2016, 03:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,896
Posted By mike_ekim1024
There are tons of wheels out there. If you don't...

There are tons of wheels out there. If you don't want to downgrade your stocks, look for pressure cast / tilt cast flow formed rim manufacturing process, or forged if you can afford it. Tirerack...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-10-2016, 12:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,474
Posted By mike_ekim1024
ft86partpicker.com is a site I've been building...

ft86partpicker.com is a site I've been building as a personal project. Go to the wheels section, pick 9.5 for width and sort by weight. Every wheel in the universe is not listed, it's just meant to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-06-2016, 03:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,493
Posted By mike_ekim1024
I've updated it a bit, adding a "More..." link...

I've updated it a bit, adding a "More..." link for more templates, and clicking a template now shows the name. I moved the wheels filters to the detail list (ultimately I'd like to make a phone...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-29-2016, 03:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,604
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Snowballs and inter coolers... ...

Snowballs and inter coolers...

http://www.enginebasics.com/Advanced%20Engine%20Tuning/Intercooler.html

I'm starting to understand the importance of a cold, dense charge.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-28-2016, 01:17 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 21,534
Posted By mike_ekim1024
From reading the forum for a while, these come to...

From reading the forum for a while, these come to mind, in no particular order.

$250 Springs
$200 LCA
$65 Brake Lines
$75 Brake Pads
$40 Air Filter
$30 Shifter Mount Bushing
$35 Shift Spring...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-17-2016, 01:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,344
Posted By mike_ekim1024
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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-08-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,493
Posted By mike_ekim1024
FR-S / BRZ part builder web app

So I've been working on a little pet project - a part picker/builder for FR-S and BRZ fans:

http://ft86partpicker.com

This is a personal project for creating a parts configurator for BRZ and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-01-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,140
Posted By mike_ekim1024
To make something look good from 1 angle is easy....

To make something look good from 1 angle is easy. To make it look good from every angle is a masterpiece!

I came from a 350Z and the difference is huge. It just feels more grounded, more...
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