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Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-18-2022, 01:17 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 18,171
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Love this build, pretty similar to the direction...

Love this build, pretty similar to the direction I'm taking mine. I'm especially envious of those TRD buckets. I want a pair, but that's pretty far down my list right now. haha
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 11-05-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,562
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Noted! Appreciate the feedback. I figured new...

Noted! Appreciate the feedback. I figured new sways would make sense.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-05-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,205
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Anyone else notice these in all the GR 86 news? I...

Anyone else notice these in all the GR 86 news? I need them

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-21-2021, 11:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,730
Posted By Shark_Bait88
A completely stock car, ideally 15+, with pads...

A completely stock car, ideally 15+, with pads and fluid is the easiest turn key track car. Wheels/tires would be the next most logical upgrade.

You can certainly get away with a '14 or '13, just...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-12-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,313
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Racecomp Engineering is coming out with a rally-x...

Racecomp Engineering is coming out with a rally-x suspension setup, that might be your best bet. For improving comfort using tires, I'd go down to a 16" wheel so that you can use taller tires without...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-17-2020, 12:20 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,767
Posted By Shark_Bait88
I'm starting a suspension refresh on my '13 FR-S...

I'm starting a suspension refresh on my '13 FR-S that has a bit under 113k. Picked up PP shocks w/ 30k on them and some SPC rear LCAs today, I've got used front LCAs and rear UPCAs (27k on them) on...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-04-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,924
Posted By Shark_Bait88
I track, autocross, rallyx, and daily my FR-S....

I track, autocross, rallyx, and daily my FR-S. Just under 110k on it right now. Every time I've done a track day I've also gotten track insurance.

If you're able to walk away from a wreck and get...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-24-2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 52,113
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Any updates around this? Planning to do my first...

Any updates around this? Planning to do my first rallycross in a couple weeks, assuming my car is out of the body shop in time. :lol:
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-22-2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 461,096
Posted By Shark_Bait88
I think it's a very safe bet that it won't have a...

I think it's a very safe bet that it won't have a FA24DIT. An NA FA24 on the other hand, that seems like a fairly probable possibility.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-24-2019, 11:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,837
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Yep. Perfect size for the wheels.

Yep. Perfect size for the wheels.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-23-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,837
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Love mine. These should have been the stock...

Love mine. These should have been the stock wheels from the factory.
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-17-2019, 02:53 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 52,113
Posted By Shark_Bait88
https://media.giphy.com/media/pu6PQqp3OA1xu/giphy....

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-10-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 79,239
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Um, this sounds amazing. I may need to join...

Um, this sounds amazing. I may need to join whatever Mustang forum you'll be on just to follow. haha
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-09-2019, 10:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,347
Posted By Shark_Bait88
If you wait for Discount Tire to run one of their...

If you wait for Discount Tire to run one of their $100 off sales you could get a set of Konigs for not much more than that, but I still suggest saving a little more money too.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-08-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 626
Views: 141,669
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Get outta here with your logic! We have no room...

Get outta here with your logic! We have no room for that.:bonk:
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-07-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 626
Views: 141,669
Posted By Shark_Bait88
It was also terrible. lol

It was also terrible. lol
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-19-2019, 12:17 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 39,007
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Pretty sure he is interpreting your comments as...

Pretty sure he is interpreting your comments as you misidentifying the shock body on an inverted monotube damper as the piston.

Which is also how I read it.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-09-2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,093
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Everyone here has pretty much covered everything,...

Everyone here has pretty much covered everything, but I'll make two points.

1. I will echo the track insurance. If this is your only car and you can't afford to just write it off, absolutely get...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-04-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,629
Posted By Shark_Bait88
When you're new to tracking you don't want a...

When you're new to tracking you don't want a super grippy tire. It may make your lap times faster, but it will mask mistakes and hinder your progress as a driver in the long run. Try something like...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-03-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,893
Posted By Shark_Bait88
What do you mean by "sold on the Sachs branding?"...

What do you mean by "sold on the Sachs branding?" Do you think that Sachs is just a brand name being used to sell some cheaper generic damper? How do you know they're just basic cheap dampers with a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-26-2019, 11:00 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 107,496
Posted By Shark_Bait88
I dragged my wife to an Alpine dealer on our...

I dragged my wife to an Alpine dealer on our honeymoon this past fall, just so I could look at/sit-in one in person. I REALLY wish they'd bring these to the US.
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-10-2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 24,804
Posted By Shark_Bait88
I dealt with the engineers on occasion, but...

I dealt with the engineers on occasion, but definitely not as much as the business folks. Now I'm in tech, which has its own challenges/difficult people. But at least half the people I have to work...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-10-2019, 03:44 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 24,804
Posted By Shark_Bait88
I came here to say some things, then Tcoat said...

I came here to say some things, then Tcoat said pretty much all of them. :lol: On point as always, sir. Especially the bit about German engineers being difficult to work with, though in my case it...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-04-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,351
Posted By Shark_Bait88
I replaced my stock suspension with 2018...

I replaced my stock suspension with 2018 suspension around 85k miles. It hadn't totally gone yet, but was definitely worn. I'm at 103k miles now and am seeing similar wear with my diff bushings. Ball...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-06-2019, 07:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,920
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Ordered from Japan. They took 4 months to arrive....

Ordered from Japan. They took 4 months to arrive. RS-Watanabe F8 17x8 +35, I believe they can be had in 17x9 as well.

Also, just because your car is white doesn't mean you can't do an awesome...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-06-2019, 05:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,920
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Watanbes FTW when it comes to retro style! ;) ...

Watanbes FTW when it comes to retro style! ;)
...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-27-2019, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,952
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Bigger wheels do not eliminate the gap. The outer...

Bigger wheels do not eliminate the gap. The outer diameter of the tire should remain roughly the same, or it will affect gearing and how your speedometer reads. When you get bigger wheels you usually...
Forum: Great Lakes 01-28-2019, 11:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,220
Posted By Shark_Bait88
We will be running the GT Radial contingency...

We will be running the GT Radial contingency again this year, currently no plans for any others.

We are doing what we can to connect with more potential sponsors and get participants some useful...
Forum: Great Lakes 01-28-2019, 10:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,220
Posted By Shark_Bait88
BTW, schedule is up! ...

BTW, schedule is up!
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-16-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 57,800
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Looking forward to following this! T4 seems...

Looking forward to following this!

T4 seems like a great place to play with these cars. I've thought about starting to work on the suspension bits toward this. Can get most of it on these and...
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