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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-05-2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,839
Posted By dowroa
@ Ernest72 , I completely agree with you, but I...

@ Ernest72 , I completely agree with you, but I think this is advice that falls on deaf ears to younger individuals as they haven't had the experiences yet.

As someone who autoXed a lot 20 years...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-16-2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,839
Posted By dowroa
Can you tell us the reason you want a BRZ at all?...

Can you tell us the reason you want a BRZ at all?

At this point with that much cash, I would tell you just to get a first gen and put an LSX into it.. or just buy a used Corvette.

Adding a...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-02-2022, 01:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,647
Posted By dowroa
Anyone know if the car is going to be an...

Anyone know if the car is going to be an H-pattern or sequential?

Once they killed the ND2 and you only had an option of sequential, I pretty much dropped off iRacing. This would be a nice reason...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-29-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 85,510
Posted By dowroa
I like it how you go into 1 and you upshift into...

I like it how you go into 1 and you upshift into 5th! :D

Been out on track with any newer BRZs? Low hearing (what I assume) are UELs on that car!
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-14-2022, 09:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,615
Posted By dowroa
Since you do have this unique perspective, do you...

Since you do have this unique perspective, do you have separated feelings on the My18 vs the MY20 tS, Veloist?

I believe the Gen1s lifecycle had a more raw initial feel to the final models which...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-08-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,615
Posted By dowroa
Getting a car like that from the factory with the...

Getting a car like that from the factory with the individual care is really special as well... a holistic and end-to-end solution delivered that works. Sometimes, it is more about the small...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-21-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,274
Posted By dowroa
When a higher spec BRZ is available, I will be...

When a higher spec BRZ is available, I will be doing the same for my two Aussies.

- brian
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-10-2021, 09:29 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 35,014
Posted By dowroa
If you were getting ceramic brakes on a street...

If you were getting ceramic brakes on a street car and you don't have a hobby of just catching money on fire for fun, I think it would be for bling and longevity (on the street only).

Then, when...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-04-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,274
Posted By dowroa
https://i.imgur.com/Py53e9i.jpg Indeed!

https://i.imgur.com/Py53e9i.jpg

Indeed!
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-02-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,601
Posted By dowroa
Useful to know the end gearing with the stock...

Useful to know the end gearing with the stock tire circumference and if that changes per gear.

For autoX, it baselines and tire size changes you need to make for course setup.

Since this is a...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-31-2021, 01:30 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 30,475
Posted By dowroa
Frost, gotcha sir. Also, if I was an...

Frost, gotcha sir.

Also, if I was an automotive engineer that isn't designing this as a track car, I think there are some assumptions the user isn't driving WoT for 20 mins as a time. I am not...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-31-2021, 01:01 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 30,475
Posted By dowroa
Frost, then are you matching the viscosity charts...

Frost, then are you matching the viscosity charts of your oil at 270 to the spec that Subaru has for the tolerances of the FA24 (and I am not sure if RPM is dictated in this spec)?

I honestly have...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-31-2021, 09:36 AM
Replies: 275
Views: 54,890
Posted By dowroa
In the industry, the focus is not on improving...

In the industry, the focus is not on improving car driving dynamics and sporty cars.

It is all automation, alternative power sources (hydrogen / electric) and making your car a SaaS device.
...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-30-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 54,890
Posted By dowroa
I thought part of the mechanical change to this...

I thought part of the mechanical change to this generation was basically a design change to the steering rack.

Wasn't last generation a manual a manual rack with the electric PS pump on the column...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-24-2021, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,179
Posted By dowroa
1. Find someone with 2017 take-offs and put them...

1. Find someone with 2017 take-offs and put them on your 2017
2. Realize that an alignment change is going to wake that car up more than stockish springs / dampers
3. If you have a 2015, there...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-23-2021, 04:02 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,274
Posted By dowroa
If I might slightly digress for just one post, ...

If I might slightly digress for just one post, Veloist, but do you feel the same about the STi?

I honestly see running the EJ257 and a long-running engine / transmission platform as a benefit....
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-23-2021, 01:44 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,274
Posted By dowroa
I am cross-shopping the 2022 BRZ with an 02 z06...

I am cross-shopping the 2022 BRZ with an 02 z06 and the EJ-STIs.

It is really hard to ignore a lot of cars that offer a lot more for a lot less than 30K+ new cars.

In your case, I would be...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-20-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 82,967
Posted By dowroa
Having a PP-package or the exact specs of the GR...

Having a PP-package or the exact specs of the GR (or BRZ) has yet to be announced, right?

I don't expect a PP-package on the first year... but that is definitely one item keeping me from jumping...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-16-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,449
Posted By dowroa
Has to be asked... how did you take a picture of...

Has to be asked... how did you take a picture of yourself taking a picture?
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-15-2021, 01:09 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 85,510
Posted By dowroa
Nice. Please don't hate me for asking... but...

Nice.

Please don't hate me for asking... but does this car need a rear wing for balance? I don't see you having a front splitter yet and I wasn't (don't know) if rear stability was a concern at...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-08-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,449
Posted By dowroa
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/83/67/d0/8367d0bd0f...

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/83/67/d0/8367d0bd0fbee3c88aff77e87507227e.jpg
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-25-2020, 12:17 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 25,379
Posted By dowroa
hmm... respectfully disagree with proof of 100%...

hmm... respectfully disagree with proof of 100% stock BRZ PP and justin 's STX prepped
and tuned 2017 BRZ on an uphill section.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5wh3ib0tdY?t=415

Ah, to ensure...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-13-2020, 01:13 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,449
Posted By dowroa
Opie - this is what happens when you disrespect...

Opie - this is what happens when you disrespect the WRB Gods! :D

Glad it was simple to fix. Things happen.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-08-2020, 08:55 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,449
Posted By dowroa
hmm... mine from many Subaru 5MTs is "OH MY GOD!...

hmm... mine from many Subaru 5MTs is "OH MY GOD! Get a TOB Shim replacement kit and some Extra-S, stat!"
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-08-2020, 08:46 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,918
Posted By dowroa
As long as you toe it to zero, and depending on...

As long as you toe it to zero, and depending on the softness of the tire, anything in the -3 range should be fine. On regular roads, you normally aren't going to be using that much camber through...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-07-2020, 10:41 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 85,510
Posted By dowroa
Lemme know when you get a WRB BRZ that you don't...

Lemme know when you get a WRB BRZ that you don't immediately ball up :)
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-28-2019, 08:34 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,449
Posted By dowroa
Well, at least it isn't braking bad. ...

Well, at least it isn't braking bad.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMjhiMzgxZTctNDc1Ni00OTIxLTlhMTYtZTA3ZWFkODRkNmE2XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNzkwMjQ5NzM@._V1_.jpg
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-21-2019, 09:05 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,449
Posted By dowroa
https://i.imgflip.com/3k6rvf.jpg...

https://i.imgflip.com/3k6rvf.jpg (https://imgflip.com/i/3k6rvf)via Imgflip Meme Generator (https://imgflip.com/memegenerator)
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-21-2019, 08:46 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,449
Posted By dowroa
https://pics.me.me/no-god-please-noooooo-16496000....

https://pics.me.me/no-god-please-noooooo-16496000.png

https://static3.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Star-Wars-Revenge-of-the-Sith-adaptation-Dark-Horse.jpg

...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-21-2019, 02:49 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,449
Posted By dowroa
ooof... first RS I bought in 2007 looked like...

ooof... first RS I bought in 2007 looked like this under the dash.

Any time I see "custom headunit" / alarm / tons 'o gauges now, the are a red flag for me.

Good luck! :)
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