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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-14-2022, 02:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 835
Posted By mkodama
P0037 Info - Post-cat O2 Sensor Heater Circuit

Just a quick thread to save someone some time.

P0037 - open or shorted sensor heater circuit.

Symptoms: Check engine light, no other engine codes, significant drop in highway mileage (ex. my...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 08-17-2021, 12:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,782
Posted By mkodama
Alright! Lighting is working! Also first time...

Alright! Lighting is working! Also first time using heat shrink solder splices, and even for cheap stuff off Amazon they work great!

https://youtu.be/ixCOFNLVsN0
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-14-2021, 04:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,782
Posted By mkodama
Did a little more research on lighting. Super...

Did a little more research on lighting. Super useful resource on how trucks and trailers should be marked with both reflectors and lighting: https://www.grote.com/fmvss/

Also i realized I was...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-29-2021, 04:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,782
Posted By mkodama
Wired up the trailer lighting controller. In the...

Wired up the trailer lighting controller. In the future, I’d like to add reverse lights, aux power, and brakes, but no need for now to meet CA DMV requirements.

Oh, and running power from the...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-17-2021, 02:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,782
Posted By mkodama
Front mounts for front control arm bushings, made...

Front mounts for front control arm bushings, made in the typical CAD, laser cut, weld method.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-17-2021, 01:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,782
Posted By mkodama
OEM nut (normally used on I think the rear...

OEM nut (normally used on I think the rear suspension strut mounts) and JIS flanged bolts to hold the trailer hitch to the framing.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-17-2021, 01:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,782
Posted By mkodama
I was stricken with an idea, to lock the...

I was stricken with an idea, to lock the steering, just use oversized steering rack limiters! So much easier than what I preciously had planned. I also have a template for making 3D printed...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-11-2021, 12:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,782
Posted By mkodama
And like that, I had something that looked like a...

And like that, I had something that looked like a trailer!
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-08-2021, 03:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,782
Posted By mkodama
Next step, mounting frame rails. I’m a big...

Next step, mounting frame rails.

I’m a big fan of T-slotted framing for prototyping structures, especially if I’m expecting adjustments after assembly. I had a job at one point making things...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 05-28-2021, 04:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,782
Posted By mkodama
Trailer balance has definitely been a big thing...

Trailer balance has definitely been a big thing on my mind. I’m leaning towards tires on the car side of the trailer axle, so that there is always weight on the trailer hitch for safety. Tools may...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 05-26-2021, 11:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,782
Posted By mkodama
I’m not planning on leaving the steering rack...

I’m not planning on leaving the steering rack with freedom to turn. I’ll get to posting that soon!
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 05-26-2021, 03:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,782
Posted By mkodama
All the parts arrived and I started putting...

All the parts arrived and I started putting things together on my garage floor. Assembling the front suspension outside of the car is amazingly fast and easy. Now a have a floppy semblance of an...
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 05-05-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,262
Posted By mkodama
Sold!

Sold!
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-05-2020, 03:45 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 59,015
Posted By mkodama


Forum: AFRICA 01-30-2020, 09:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,486
Posted By mkodama
Yes! This fixed the 4000RPM+ rattle/vibration! ...

Yes! This fixed the 4000RPM+ rattle/vibration!

-No tools needed
-Jack up the car so you can reach around underneath comfortably.
-Pull the shift linkage rubber boot carefully away from the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-15-2020, 09:55 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 30,665
Posted By mkodama
To answer the question, holding the OFF button on...

To answer the question, holding the OFF button on a 2017+ car disables everything, including the “brake LSD” the previous cars needed the pedal dance to disengage. This only applies to manual cars...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-22-2019, 12:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,894
Posted By mkodama
I run headers and a tune with an otherwise stock...

I run headers and a tune with an otherwise stock exhaust. Meh... The bump in power is noticeable, but only barely. The 2017+ cars got nicer headers so the difference is probably less noticeable...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-13-2019, 04:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,563
Posted By mkodama
Dual trunk lights

The trunk light uses 1/4" spade terminals, and the right side of the car has a matching trunk light locating feature minus the locking tabs, so a wiring extension and double sided tape(or glue) is...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-29-2019, 03:28 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 115,203
Posted By mkodama
I've heard/read some engine builders talk of 110C...

I've heard/read some engine builders talk of 110C or 230F being often an ideal oil temperature to aim for(maximum power, protection, and mileage), so I would be happy in that case.

I tried out the...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 09-18-2019, 11:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,292
Posted By mkodama
I'd recommend sticking with the stock hardware...

I'd recommend sticking with the stock hardware and quick coat of matching spray paint or plastic/rubber bolt head covers. Reason why is that those are safety critical fasteners that will decide who...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-15-2019, 10:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,213
Posted By mkodama
The RCE yellow springs work great with...

The RCE yellow springs work great with performance package dampers for track and street driving. I do the Norcal 86 Drive Challenge so I’m at the track monthly and have been really happy with them...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 01-15-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,149
Posted By mkodama
Either of these methods would work. I would give...

Either of these methods would work. I would give the first method with the throttle body loop a try; you don’t even need to jack up the car. I did the method more similar to the forester and it’s...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-15-2019, 03:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,416
Posted By mkodama
Tracked with the forester oil cooler and stock...

Tracked with the forester oil cooler and stock engine on Thunderhill, Sonoma, and Laguna Seca; oil temps still hit 270F according to the cluster. Not enough for track use.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-29-2018, 01:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,785
Posted By mkodama
Here’s another way of thinking of it: You want...

Here’s another way of thinking of it:
You want the oil to be at the highest level possible within the correct range(in other words, at the upper dot on the dipstick), during normal running...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-02-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,316
Posted By mkodama
I have some friends that do this occasionally on...

I have some friends that do this occasionally on their BMW E30 and E36. You end up with absurd grip, and it’s kind of silly. Compared to street tires it makes everything else on the car feel...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-02-2018, 12:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,321
Posted By mkodama
Ooh, good point. I’ve worked on an NA only...

Ooh, good point. I’ve worked on an NA only minimally but it was very simple and easy to get to everything.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-30-2018, 01:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,080
Posted By mkodama
The traction control system on the 86 is...

The traction control system on the 86 is spectacular, especially considering it has a high threshold for intervention on a car that doesn’t understeer much at all. Good to hear it saved you.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-10-2018, 02:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,134
Posted By mkodama
Leevanf is correct, just about every modern...

Leevanf is correct, just about every modern automated shift involves a throttle or ignition cut while shifting to reduce clutch wear and shift smoother.

Also, here’s a story for automatic people. ...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-30-2018, 03:03 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 60,992
Posted By mkodama
I will call that out as a bunch of nonsense as...

I will call that out as a bunch of nonsense as well.

Except for the 90% stock engine in the 24h Nürburgring promotional race car, which i don’t remember ever placing well.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-18-2018, 04:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,279
Posted By mkodama
If it’s anything like my performance pack rotors,...

If it’s anything like my performance pack rotors, it’s just a snug fit on the hub and they can be moved with the wheel off.
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