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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-01-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 25,843
Posted By DocWalt
I'm 6'4" and had plenty of space with a helmet in...

I'm 6'4" and had plenty of space with a helmet in first gen, second gen is definitely tighter, my helmet touches the roof now. I think the seat sits a little higher but it also seems to have stiffer...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-29-2024, 01:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,310
Posted By timurrrr
I was meaning to post an update last weekend, but...

I was meaning to post an update last weekend, but the forum was down.

After some issues with the fabricator and FedEx, I finally have the first fully usable set of parts. :happyanim:

Here's a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-29-2020, 12:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,895
Posted By fminicooper
Nothing fancy but works like a charm. ...

Nothing fancy but works like a charm.
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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-10-2020, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4,440
Views: 1,151,456
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Agreed, put the ballast closer to the center of...

Agreed, put the ballast closer to the center of the car. Back seat area is okay.

And if you can get more camber that would be a good thing.

- Andrew
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-10-2020, 06:15 AM
Replies: 4,440
Views: 1,151,456
Posted By churchx
I'd probably use 2nd option, between seats, and...

I'd probably use 2nd option, between seats, and closer to tranny tunnel, to reduce rotational moment of inertia. You can also consider corner weighting with you sitting in car, and decide if weights...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-30-2020, 07:55 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 159,419
Posted By CSG Mike
Installed properly, I would expect to see zero...

Installed properly, I would expect to see zero increase effective NVH.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-29-2020, 05:38 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 159,419
Posted By CSG Mike
Negative, although you could, in theory, adapt...

Negative, although you could, in theory, adapt them to work with some custom parts.

Camber plates are included!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-12-2020, 05:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,564
Posted By Goingnowherefast
Damn, sorry that I missed this. For me, the...

Damn, sorry that I missed this.

For me, the HKS Single exit V2 is perfect. I'm 27, and I like my stuff loud but not too loud and I think it strikes a perfect balance. Haven't blown the sound...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-12-2020, 01:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,564
Posted By jflogerzi
Look at the mxp SP Sent from my GM1915 using...

Look at the mxp SP

Sent from my GM1915 using Tapatalk
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-06-2020, 07:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,564
Posted By why?
carbon fiber is not that crazy when compared to...

carbon fiber is not that crazy when compared to titanium headers.You can get a titanium exhaust that costs more than http://www.marshcomposites.com/product/fr-s-brz-gt86-oem-style-trunk Marsh...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-05-2020, 07:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,564
Posted By solidONE
Might as well have them cut the body off the...

Might as well have them cut the body off the existing mufflers, leaving the ends and rivet a shell made from material of your choosing. You could put a plexiglass shell and pack it with rainbow...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-04-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,564
Posted By solidONE
How about just some Ti mufflers to replace your...

How about just some Ti mufflers to replace your worn out Q300 glass packs? There are much more effective and cheaper ways to reduce weight than a full Ti pipe. Only thing does better besides weight...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-04-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,564
Posted By RayRay88
There is a prevailing theory that the Fujitsubo...

There is a prevailing theory that the Fujitsubo dual resonated front pipe is, at worst as quiet as the stock fp, if not slightly quieter.

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101471
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-04-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,564
Posted By deca
I don't know that you're going to lose a...

I don't know that you're going to lose a meaningful amount of weight without going to a single exit, and I doubt you're going to find a single exit as quiet as you'd like.

I definitely wouldn't...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-04-2020, 09:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,564
Posted By Goingnowherefast
This. From someone who's tried damn near every...

This. From someone who's tried damn near every front pipe out there, trust me, just keep it stock.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-04-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,564
Posted By DarkPira7e
The factionfab exhaust just uses 2 straight...

The factionfab exhaust just uses 2 straight through mufflers. Any other dual exhaust like this would be comparable sound-wise. It will not be very quiet like an exhaust that has a chambered muffler...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-09-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 176,688
Posted By wparsons
If you're just trying to eliminate the...

If you're just trying to eliminate the understeer, I wouldn't go straight to lowering springs unless you're going to pair it with rear LCA's to dial out a little camber. I'd look at ways to get more...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-09-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 401
Views: 176,688
Posted By churchx
"Pedders only", just like "powerflex bushings...

"Pedders only", just like "powerflex bushings alone" are worth only for partial of needed camber, around 0.75deg IIRC each. Even more so, if powerflex bushings are adjustable, pedders topmounts are...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-09-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 401
Views: 176,688
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
The springs will help. see new2subaru. :) ...

The springs will help. see new2subaru. :)

With sticky tires, coilovers will be better (as long as they're good coilovers) but the RCE yellows still work well even with the Federals.

- Andrew
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-09-2020, 07:14 AM
Replies: 401
Views: 176,688
Posted By new2subaru
FWIW, I tracked my car for a year on a 2015 stock...

FWIW, I tracked my car for a year on a 2015 stock suspension with RCE springs and was quite happy with it. It did make a big difference IMO.

The following year I got as good deal on some Ohlins...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-09-2020, 03:57 AM
Replies: 401
Views: 176,688
Posted By churchx
Depends on tires. If you run street/hybrid tires...

Depends on tires. If you run street/hybrid tires of closer to stock size and not of very low threadwear (thinking of PSS grip level), it's not as if stock suspension is unusable and not as if...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-13-2019, 12:14 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 34,231
Posted By RFB
I tracked my FRS heavily since it was born in...

I tracked my FRS heavily since it was born in 2012 (OFT tune UEL headers one cat back then). I've seen Q 300's, Magnaflow, etc., mufflers and cats blow out from heavy tracking, usually for me at...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-08-2019, 09:23 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 134,759
Posted By Vital
Nah theres no need

Nah theres no need
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-27-2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 34,231
Posted By willburr
Another data point... Mine has 1000 miles...

Another data point...


Mine has 1000 miles on it. No other mods. Loud on cold start, quiet at warm idle. Great sound inside and out through the rev range. The volume seems to vary day to day, and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-04-2019, 01:15 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 34,231
Posted By FRS_FIEND
I've had mine on since 2013 I'm at 80k mi. No...

I've had mine on since 2013 I'm at 80k mi. No track days but plenty of canyon runs. Sounds just as perfect as day one ;). I have had catless borla uel headers perrin overpipe invidia resonated front...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-28-2019, 07:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 34,231
Posted By Ernest72
I agree it gets louder but not empty. At least...

I agree it gets louder but not empty. At least yet. 2.5 years so far.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-27-2019, 07:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 34,231
Posted By Takumi788
I have had one for 4 years, and 15k+ track miles....

I have had one for 4 years, and 15k+ track miles. At one point it did noticeably get louder. However, with a catless uel, over pipe, catless/resonated mid-pipe and the invidia q300, I easily under...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-27-2019, 06:56 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,492
Posted By Summerwolf
https://toyospec86.com.au/product/tomei-expreme-ti...

https://toyospec86.com.au/product/tomei-expreme-ti-racing-titanium-catback-exhaust-dual-muffler-86-brz/

They do. Some Facebook group had a guy posting about being the first one in america with it...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-17-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,458
Posted By Goingnowherefast
All your questions in no specific order: 1....

All your questions in no specific order:

1. But how well tires from it will do for DD? All of those tires listed are a better dd options than the Federals you mentioned

2. How long they will...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-17-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,458
Posted By Icecreamtruk
You are totally right, but I would like to add...

You are totally right, but I would like to add that people often make the assumption that fast tires are bad tires to learn on. The thing is, when you are learning, the most important thing is how...
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