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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-29-2017, 03:45 AM
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Posted By churchx
And for caster to get from 6 to 0-1 degrees to...

And for caster to get from 6 to 0-1 degrees to almost not return wheel back .. there should be something really bad happened that hardly can pass unnoticed, like crash bending suspension bits and so...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-29-2017, 03:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,752
Posted By strat61caster
Caster does influence self centering behavior...

Caster does influence self centering behavior rather noticeably but your numbers are good and close to stock so you'll need to put it back on the rack to inspect to ensure your alignment is still...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-28-2017, 10:12 PM
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Posted By dutchman1
Could be a bunch of things. First thing I'd do is...

Could be a bunch of things. First thing I'd do is see if it's worse under throttle or under braking, that'll tell you if it's the front or rear axle.

Put the car on jack stands. Shake every arm in...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-26-2017, 08:29 PM
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Posted By strat61caster
Unless the car is bent up I have no idea why it...

Unless the car is bent up I have no idea why it would be that bad.

Take it back to the alignment shop and tell them what it's doing and have them throw it back on the rack and inspect the car. ...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-02-2017, 08:35 PM
Replies: 14
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Posted By strat61caster
Live and learn and do it right the next time, the...

Live and learn and do it right the next time, the first mistakes are investments towards future success ;)

The bumpstop thing is not clearly stated in instructions and there is miscommunication...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-02-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,526
Posted By strat61caster
Yup, they're supposed to mate up nicely with the...

Yup, they're supposed to mate up nicely with the stock spring which would require a non-flat surface on the damper, there's a 'step' in the part where the end of the spring fits in. Don't forget the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-02-2017, 03:57 PM
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Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Just saying because I think they're upside down...

Just saying because I think they're upside down in the FT-86 photo posted earlier. :)

- andrew
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-23-2017, 10:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By cjd
Chiming in on PS cutout at inopportune times....

Chiming in on PS cutout at inopportune times. It's not uncommon for me during autocross events under high-g cornering with a good bit of steering input.

Also second the recommendation to find...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-20-2017, 11:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By renfield90
There is a known power steering issue with these...

There is a known power steering issue with these cars actually, under high load it will suddenly cut out on you (have experienced it more than once). There was a software fix for MkII (2017+) to fix...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-19-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,315
Posted By Gforce
More left turns than right could do this. ...

More left turns than right could do this.

Modern ABS also have EBD which controls line pressure to each wheel separately.

Your brake dust pattern might just be confirming the EBD function is...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-19-2017, 01:40 PM
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Views: 2,315
Posted By kch
Super delayed response, but if you haven't...

Super delayed response, but if you haven't figured it out by now, that's just TWS. It's hard on the front passenger corner, particularly TC on. I've seen you at TWS a couple times since then, so...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-19-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By kch
That's not the PS dying. That's just how T7 is. ...

That's not the PS dying. That's just how T7 is. When you bottom out on the banking it puts a lot of extra load on the car and steering. You can use that to your advantage and briefly give it more...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-01-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By strat61caster
It's pricey but Raceseng, I spent the extra money...

It's pricey but Raceseng, I spent the extra money because I understood how it was designed and for a reasonable price I could adapt it to any coilover setup I would end up choosing (cheaper in the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-01-2017, 01:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By Ultramaroon
Stock geometry is still way understeery. Like...

Stock geometry is still way understeery. Like strat said, negative camber up front is your friend.

And get yourself a decent oil cooler.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-01-2017, 01:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By swarb
What turn numbers are they called in the video? ...

What turn numbers are they called in the video?
So I can look at the line you take before entering the corners.

Guess would be to add more camber in the front for more turn in grip(I see lots...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-30-2017, 03:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By solort
Sounds like you may be entering corner too fast,...

Sounds like you may be entering corner too fast, overheating front tires, too much front tire pressure (should be pretty low with that wheel/tire combo and will go up quickly as tires heat up), too...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-30-2017, 03:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By redlined600
THIS. The fact that you dropped 10 seconds on a...

THIS. The fact that you dropped 10 seconds on a 2 min course indicates there might be more out there. That doesn't mean you can't tune to your preference but the car might not be the limiting factor...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-30-2017, 02:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By ls1ac
As above, 1) good instructor 2) tire pressure....

As above, 1) good instructor 2) tire pressure. Learn, experience, then change setting, and finally change parts.
These cars are very good out of the box, and can teach a lot about doing most every...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-30-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By Twinz
I recommend having a good instructor/ veteran...

I recommend having a good instructor/ veteran drive / ride with you through these problem turns first.

Try to nail down if it's the car or the driver that needs to change before you spend a lot...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-30-2017, 11:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By Sleepless
These cars generally oversteer once in a corner...

These cars generally oversteer once in a corner so I'm guessing you might be entering the corners too slowly and the making up by accelerating to hard too soon. Try different lines (like double...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-30-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By nikitopo
Exactly, it is much easier to be fast on a...

Exactly, it is much easier to be fast on a powerful and more forgiving (AWD) car.


Coilovers will be very helpful to fine dial your car, but don't go on cheap options. Bushings are also very...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-30-2017, 08:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By strat61caster
My suggestion is more camber up front, in my...

My suggestion is more camber up front, in my experience the car was happier up at about -3 to -3.2 degrees camber on stock suspension than the -2.5 I started out with after getting camber plates, I'm...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-30-2017, 07:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By steve99
If its understeering you could try a slightly...

If its understeering you could try a slightly stiffer rear sway bar.


hopefully you might be able to lend one and see, as it might cause you other issues.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-30-2017, 02:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,066
Posted By swarb
Play with tire pressures. Try a different line....

Play with tire pressures.
Try a different line.
Try different alignment settings. Less toe in rear, more toe out front. More camber up front may help or less in the rear, with a pyrometer it...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-24-2016, 11:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,675
Posted By gramicci101
PM sent. Call me if you feel the need. Edit:...

PM sent. Call me if you feel the need.

Edit: I'm free tomorrow as well. Not doing anything for Christmas, so you won't be disturbing me.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-24-2016, 11:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,675
Posted By Spacemane969
Living with clinical depression

Please if anyone can relate feel free to share your thoughts/experiences.

I can't even count how many times I've felt like my tank was on fumes and I met the end of the road. It's exhausting...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-11-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 24,612
Views: 7,299,393
Posted By Cole
Replaced my busted Intec high mount brake light...

Replaced my busted Intec high mount brake light with the CDC brake light for mustangs. Way better quality at half the price. Wish I did this from the get go.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-26-2016, 12:17 PM
Replies: 24,612
Views: 7,299,393
Posted By kch
Track day, bro. Not my best lap of the day, or...

Track day, bro. Not my best lap of the day, or even of the session, but it's all I have since I forgot to empty the memory card first.

Second-fastest lap at MSR Houston 7/23/16 - YouTube
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-03-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 19,461
Posted By extrashaky
I don't think that's what he's saying. In...

I don't think that's what he's saying. In Houston, fuckers in the travel lanes will whip over into the merge lane, speed past ten cars and cut back in. They do this because they think they just "won"...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-03-2016, 12:12 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 19,461
Posted By extrashaky
That depends on where you are. If you drive in...

That depends on where you are. If you drive in the northeast corrider (NYC to DC), they understand the zipper merge concept and will stagger accordingly as long as you get on in there and don't lag...
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