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Forum: Wheels and Tires 08-19-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,000
Posted By soundman98
can't see the pictures. be sure to upload them...

can't see the pictures. be sure to upload them as an attachment in the advanced post option, or link them from a file sharing site like imgur.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-10-2022, 02:09 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 38,453
Posted By N_Raged
I'm running this combo on my 2019 BRZ PP and I...

I'm running this combo on my 2019 BRZ PP and I freakin love it.
Body control is far superior to the stock springs and Sachs dampers. The ride is a bit firmer (passengers will notice), but not harsh...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-09-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,437
Posted By nextcar
Disclaimer: There are a LOT of people more...

Disclaimer: There are a LOT of people more serious about their track days than I am... and as always opinions differ.

When I was starting out, the two biggest improvements I made were:

1)...
Forum: Northwest 09-02-2021, 11:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,624
Posted By jeepmor
Thread revival, but sharing good shops in the...

Thread revival, but sharing good shops in the Metro West area I've encountered.

Advance Automotive in Tualatin
Total Upgrade Automotive in Hillsboro
Clays in Hillsboro, but recommend OEM service...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-29-2021, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4,440
Views: 1,154,114
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Spring rates are dependent on a variety of...

Spring rates are dependent on a variety of factors, a large one being tire choice. More grip means the car can roll more, so you need more roll resistance.

There's some personal preference...some...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-25-2021, 01:27 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 59,338
Posted By rice_classic
I added commentary to the Pacific Grand Prix...

I added commentary to the Pacific Grand Prix video. Some thoughts about racing, the track, the car etc. I put this in the Northwest forum but realized that several folks watching thread are not in...
Forum: Northwest 06-24-2021, 11:23 PM
Replies: 517
Views: 74,253
Posted By rice_classic
Pacific Raceways with commentary

Added some commentary to the pacific raceways race. The guy in the red 15 was with me last weekend at Portland but things got too busy to do a commentary over the video while we were down there. ...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-23-2021, 01:16 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 59,338
Posted By rice_classic
You would have to undo the tS stuff to make it on...

You would have to undo the tS stuff to make it on par with a standard 2017+ car, aka decontent the performance stuff that is unique to it since the tS is not spec'd in the GCR.

This is similar...
Forum: Northwest 06-18-2021, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2,457
Views: 580,541
Posted By ragequitfail
Aztec I have my stock header if you find...

Aztec I have my stock header if you find yourself dead in the water. FS if anyone else needs one.


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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-04-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,291
Posted By CSG Mike
If you want to maintain peak track performance,...

If you want to maintain peak track performance, most coilovers will need rebuilds every 25-50 race hours, or 15k miles.

A more relaxed interval is 30-60k miles.

Stock dampers degrade on track...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-29-2020, 01:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,303
Posted By NoHaveMSG
This is a very good point. Really the only...

This is a very good point. Really the only handling difference I notice on more camber is turn in. Otherwise we are just evening out wear.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-29-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,303
Posted By ZDan
Not a whole lot of street driving these days,...

Not a whole lot of street driving these days, probably averaging 1500 miles between track events (including to/from travel). But in my experience with running -3+ front -2+ rear camber for years on...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-21-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,111
Posted By PenGun
If you are driving the car to the store, say...

If you are driving the car to the store, say 2,000 - 3500 RPM, you will never have a problem, with torque dip . If you are driving the car hard, say 5,000 - 7,000 RPM, again you will never have a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-12-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,309
Posted By ZDan
I've never had any problems running name-brand...

I've never had any problems running name-brand off-the-shelf parts store DOT4 (lately I've also used parts store Wagner DOT5.1). I'll start the track season with a full flush with new fluid. I take...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-06-2020, 06:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,177
Posted By Flarpswitch
Entry Level?

I got click-baited into reading an article on Motor1.com thinking there was some news about the next-gen 86/BRZ. Since there is no real news and they have to fill space, the article was just a bunch...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-02-2020, 08:58 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 86,581
Posted By mike_b
Front giroA1-007 Rear giroA2-095 Fronts...

Front giroA1-007
Rear giroA2-095

Fronts required no modifications
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-01-2020, 11:31 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 86,581
Posted By mike_b
Ken at KNS brakes hooked me up. The rear rotors...

Ken at KNS brakes hooked me up. The rear rotors are from an STi application but they are dual drilled and work on the BRZ pp brembos. You do have to trim the metal backing plate of the outside pad to...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-18-2020, 10:48 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 86,581
Posted By mike_b
I got mine and they do indeed fit and look great....

I got mine and they do indeed fit and look great. Clearance is about 3.0-3.25mm at the closest point on PP Brembos.

https://i.imgur.com/bOcoqr0.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/PzhF9Mc.jpg
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-20-2020, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,479
Posted By jflogerzi
Harbor freight recall on jackstands

I want this to get good attention. See the details in the article

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a32600586/harbor-freight-jack-stands-recalled-for-risk-of-collapsing/...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-13-2020, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2,565
Views: 558,804
Posted By IgG
Hi there from PA

Hi everyone! I am a huge fan of Subaru and own my lifetime third Outback and absolutely love it (except poor CVT acceleration of course). But this year I was looking for something sporty to replace...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-12-2020, 02:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,053
Posted By MJones_RB
Mighty Car Mods Buy A BRZ

Moog (Blair Joscelyne) from Youtube's Mighty Car Mods has bought a blue BR-Zed (Australian) to see what all the hype is about. They spend most of this episode talking about how slow it is and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-09-2020, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2,565
Views: 558,804
Posted By motosteveo
My first sports car too! Definitely more...

My first sports car too! Definitely more attention getting. Excellent choice! The white has a stunning finish up close.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-28-2020, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2,565
Views: 558,804
Posted By motosteveo
Welcome JAS4! What color did you get? I have PP...

Welcome JAS4! What color did you get? I have PP envy :cheers:
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-10-2019, 08:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,630
Posted By ZDan
Engine failure with no oil cooler does NOT...

Engine failure with no oil cooler does NOT necessarily imply engine failure because no oil cooler...

If sufficient oil wasn't being delivered to bearings, things were gonna go bad with or without...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-09-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 23,492
Posted By wparsons
Are you suggesting that a horizontal bar is...

Are you suggesting that a horizontal bar is making the strut tower flex upwards less?


A bar with a pivot in the middle can also pivot when the suspension tries to push the strut towers closer...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-14-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,850
Posted By Clutch Dog
Sti Flexible Draw Stiffener- Differences

So after buying two sets of "Sti Flexible Draw stiffeners"
And being possibly the only guy to have both in hand at the same time.

The first set, you will see is Part Number: ST20118AS000
This...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-31-2019, 12:44 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 17,146
Posted By Ultramaroon
GL-4 in the transmission (I like Redline MT90) ...

GL-4 in the transmission (I like Redline MT90)
GL-5 in the diff
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-17-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 62,385
Posted By FujiwaraTofu86
Thanks for the useful input, Im not that...

Thanks for the useful input,

Im not that type of hardcore track rat who stay on for 20-30 minutes per session, I usually do 1-2 warm up then 2 hot laps and 1 cool down lap. So i guess i wouldn't...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-13-2017, 10:58 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 62,385
Posted By steve99
our main issue on 86\brz seems to be keeping...

our main issue on 86\brz seems to be keeping suffient oil pressure at high rpm when oil is hot and its viscosity less.

While the modern synthetic oils are cabable of handling high temps like 290f,...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-06-2017, 11:37 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 62,385
Posted By VerusEric
Oil Cooling - An In-Depth Look

Hey guys, Eric from Verus Engineering here with some more cooling information gained from another lifetime. I hope you find some of this information beneficial and helpful :cheers: . It's a lot of...
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