follow ft86club on our blog, twitter or facebook.
FT86CLUB
Ft86Club
Speed By Design
Register Garage Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Go Back   Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results


Page 1 of 3 1 23
Showing results 1 to 28 of 68
Search took 0.34 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: GrandSport
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-20-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 324
Posted By Ultramaroon
https://gt86stuff.onrender.com/t3Portal/document/r...

https://gt86stuff.onrender.com/t3Portal/document/rm/RM20S0U/xhtml/RM000002H8K00BX.html
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-21-2024, 07:04 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 43,223
Posted By autoracer86
You should see all the ways gas mileage...

You should see all the ways gas mileage calculation is done in Ireland/UK lol
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-15-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 43,223
Posted By RT-BRZ
I know I should just shut up but this is really...

I know I should just shut up but this is really the whole point about tolerance/clearance.

Everything I've ever seen says that more narrow clearances in things like bearings generally necessitates...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-11-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 43,223
Posted By blsfrs
Nacl is a type of salt. There are others, if you...

Nacl is a type of salt. There are others, if you want to be specific.

- Sodium chloride.
- Potassium chloride.
- Calcium chloride.
- Sodium bisulfate.
- Copper sulfate.
- Magnesium sulfate...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-22-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 43,223
Posted By gnarjunkie
If your max oil temp is 235, then a 40w seems a...

If your max oil temp is 235, then a 40w seems a bit thick to me. Personally, I'd look at a viscosity chart and aim to have a similar viscosity at track temps as a street car would on 0w-20.

I had...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-21-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 43,223
Posted By Tokay444
I've run 40 year round, daily and track, in...

I've run 40 year round, daily and track, in Canadian winters, with 265,000 trouble free kms. If anything, for a track only car, I'd go up to 50 or 60.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-21-2023, 03:42 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 43,223
Posted By autoracer86
Looking into what is used in spec 86 series is a...

Looking into what is used in spec 86 series is a good place to start. I recall seeing 60W used over in Australia if I recall correctly
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-21-2023, 12:57 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 43,223
Posted By cmiovino
If you're running 300v in 40 weight and it's...

If you're running 300v in 40 weight and it's working, why are you looking to change?

I see in your signature it's a full track car, caged, aero, etc... so you're probably ragging on it a good bit....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-03-2023, 11:38 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 20,072
Posted By gnarjunkie
What a weird group. Everywhere I've run...

What a weird group.

Everywhere I've run with or instructed with... if you have a small slide and catch it the correct response is "hell yeah nice work". Not "turn on the nannies".

Maybe if you...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-19-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,911
Posted By Kelse92
My old car with similar setup made 192 peak whp...

My old car with similar setup made 192 peak whp and a 181 average on a 93 tune.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LF_jRlmpxyDhP0zT6J5-9svujfFPvy7A/view...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-21-2023, 03:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,657
Posted By CSG Mike
It wasn't as hot back then.

It wasn't as hot back then.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-21-2023, 02:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,657
Posted By Ultramaroon
Augh! You kids. Spoiled rotten.

Augh! You kids. Spoiled rotten.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-20-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,657
Posted By Ultramaroon
Careful! Vent location at the base of the rear...

Careful! Vent location at the base of the rear hatch was a major fail for the first year 240Z. I spent years sucking exhaust gasses whenever I didn't force fresh air into the cabin.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-19-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,657
Posted By soundman98
this gives me some pretty terrible idea's about...

this gives me some pretty terrible idea's about making an old-style window that can flip around in that area...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-05-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 20,072
Posted By ruturaj001
Thanks, that's very inexpensive, I would check...

Thanks, that's very inexpensive, I would check out if it's offered in nearby tracks.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-03-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 20,072
Posted By RhythmAddict0
I would just spend more time at the track. You...

I would just spend more time at the track. You probably don't need much in the way of modifications

Sent from my Pixel 7 using Tapatalk
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-19-2023, 04:00 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 25,355
Posted By RedReplicant
The two dips I called out were in a straight...

The two dips I called out were in a straight line. Eh, I will A-B them next event.



I'm running Haltech, rather than a stock BRZ ECU since kswap, but connect your Solo 2 DL to OBD or CAN...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-13-2023, 04:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,320
Posted By RedReplicant
There are two forms of what some people call ice...

There are two forms of what some people call ice mode.

1. Lift a wheel on the brakes and ABS will shut off immediately, I haven't had this happen in the BRZ but I have in a Miata.

2. High, hard...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-13-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 25,355
Posted By ZDan
There are differences between what the '13-'16...

There are differences between what the '13-'16 and '17-'20 do in "track mode" and also with the "long-hold". '17-'20 is a lot less intrusive and I think only '17+ turns off E-diff with the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-13-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 705
Views: 215,078
Posted By Clipdat
Looks like a fun and challenging track!

Looks like a fun and challenging track!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-13-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,320
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Yeah there are certainly better and worse ABS and...

Yeah there are certainly better and worse ABS and TCS and stability control systems. OR...adjustable TCS systems (i think the GR Cup cars, certain Lotus Elise/Exige models, lots of racecars, etc.)
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-12-2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 25,355
Posted By rice_classic
THIS. I raced a non-ABS car for 15 years...

THIS.

I raced a non-ABS car for 15 years before the FRS. When your tires are $350+ each, getting a braking moment wrong and writing off $700+ worth of rubber sucks.

Generally if you're...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-06-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,382
Posted By Kelse92
I don't know a lot about ChampCar rules so is the...

I don't know a lot about ChampCar rules so is the ride height adjustability the problem? Spring changes? Both? Multiple line items?

Bilsten makes a pretty good OEM replacement shock you could...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-02-2023, 08:15 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,654
Posted By M0nk3y
This is going to sound elementary. But when you...

This is going to sound elementary. But when you come off track are you popping the hood and letting the car vent and cool down?

Hood vents be dammed, when you're just sitting still air is stagnate...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-01-2023, 12:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,654
Posted By RedReplicant
I've got four of the Verus ones in my hood, I can...

I've got four of the Verus ones in my hood, I can see them pouring heat out on grid and they leave dust trails on the hood behind the vents after events

https://i.imgur.com/MQPDR9i.jpg



How...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-07-2022, 09:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,663
Posted By CSG Mike
IMO, sell the Catalyst, and get a Solo 2 DL. ...

IMO, sell the Catalyst, and get a Solo 2 DL.

I don't think I'd call the GR86 underpowered. If you're not flat almost everywhere, it's definitely not underpowered, right?

Have you considered...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-07-2022, 07:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,663
Posted By CSG Mike
I want you to think about the bolded a bit more. ...

I want you to think about the bolded a bit more.

Coaching is too expensive, but you bought a catalyst?


Why is lap time of such importance to you? Do you want to "go fast" or "learn how to...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-01-2022, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,745
Posted By CSG Mike
I've found in my experience, that almost all...

I've found in my experience, that almost all clutch difficulties are install error, not the actual clutch.

Use a hardened steel clutch tool, or even a sawed off input shaft from any Subaru manual...
Showing results 1 to 28 of 68
Page 1 of 3 1 23

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:25 AM.

Contact Us - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum - FT86CLUB - Archive - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service/DMCA Policy - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.