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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-07-2022, 10:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,425
Posted By smg1138
I was actually considering trying the SPL's next....

I was actually considering trying the SPL's next. My Racer X endlinks have gone clunky no matter how much I tighten them. And the Whitelines I had before that seized up on me. Seems like I have bad...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-27-2021, 10:56 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,913
Posted By smg1138
Thefalls I'd like to know that as well. Just to...

Thefalls I'd like to know that as well. Just to be safe, I ordered a Verus forged clutch fork, snout, and revised OEM TOB. I'm trying to eliminate every possibility because doing this job is a huge...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-16-2021, 01:17 AM
Replies: 366
Views: 52,780
Posted By smg1138
The Whiteline LCA is still legal, right? Not the...

The Whiteline LCA is still legal, right? Not the early fancy version, but the simple stamped steel gray one? As I recall it's exactly the same as the SPC but the bushing is STX legal. Sometimes SCCA...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 12-21-2020, 07:59 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 34,257
Posted By smg1138
Got mine today and love them! :happyanim:

Got mine today and love them! :happyanim:
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-21-2020, 04:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,036
Posted By smg1138
For an everyday sporty setup you can't go wrong...

For an everyday sporty setup you can't go wrong with RCE Yellows paired with Bilstein B6 dampers. If I didn't autocross and do track day stuff, I'd go that route myself.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-04-2020, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,040
Posted By smg1138
Sounds like you got it right this time. How much...

Sounds like you got it right this time. How much fuel you have in the tank can make a slight difference too. If you get coilovers, I'd recommend just setting them to where they're even at the spring...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-17-2019, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,773
Posted By smg1138
Add +5mm to those ride height measurements. The...

Add +5mm to those ride height measurements. The author of that article told me he raised it up by that much sometime after it was originally published. The original comment section got wiped out when...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-09-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 49,302
Posted By smg1138
Have you seen any kind of actual evidence of...

Have you seen any kind of actual evidence of that? People like to talk a lot of trash on the internet, but I've never seen any proof of e85 having negative effects on our cars.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-03-2019, 07:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,408
Posted By smg1138
You guys are making me want to raise my coilovers...

You guys are making me want to raise my coilovers now. I've been at -1.5" for a while but the rough ride and scraping has gotten me thinking about going back up some.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-06-2019, 07:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,150
Posted By smg1138
That's a terrible recommendation for this...

That's a terrible recommendation for this application. I have a set of 71R's for AutoX, but they suck for daily driving. They're noisy, wear our super fast, and are scary in any amount of standing...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-07-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 463
Views: 119,920
Posted By smg1138
If I end up switching to the JDL 4-2-1, would it...

If I end up switching to the JDL 4-2-1, would it be worth upgrading my overpipe too? Wasn't sure how much gains could be had by changing it, but it seems like removing the stock piece is a PITA.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-12-2019, 10:50 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 30,195
Posted By smg1138
This has been my STX setup for a few years now....

This has been my STX setup for a few years now. Planning to finally add camber plates when I get my coilovers rebuilt at the end of this season.

2013 Scion FRS

Suspension
Dampers: RCE Tarmac...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-12-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,070
Posted By smg1138
I've been happy with the Whiteline LCA's. They're...

I've been happy with the Whiteline LCA's. They're basically the same as SPC but painted silver and the bushings are STX legal.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-15-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 66,134
Posted By smg1138
That's good advice. I tried using camber bolts in...

That's good advice. I tried using camber bolts in my RCE T2's once and they slipped not long after getting an alignment. The OEM crash bolts have never slipped on me though.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-10-2019, 09:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,884
Posted By smg1138
Finally ordered my kit last week. I'm lowered...

Finally ordered my kit last week. I'm lowered 1.5" on coils and have put over 90k miles on my original ball joints. Since Whiteline brought this kit back I figured I might as well put them in. It'll...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-26-2018, 05:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,288
Posted By smg1138
OP you might want to check ride height again....

OP you might want to check ride height again. Stock ride height is approximately 26.25" Front and 26.5" Rear with OEM sized tires.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-25-2018, 10:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,288
Posted By smg1138
Generally speaking coilovers aren't good for...

Generally speaking coilovers aren't good for raising ride height. Unless he absolutely needs to be able to adjust ride height, I'd recommend some kind of spring and strut combo. RCE Yellow springs...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-19-2018, 11:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,682
Posted By smg1138
This is my autocross setup. Ride height 13” hub...

This is my autocross setup. Ride height 13” hub to fender front and back with full tank and trunk junk. Camber is -2.5 front -2.0 rear.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-07-2018, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,000
Posted By smg1138
What do you guys think about my new alignment? I...

What do you guys think about my new alignment? I was still getting noticeable outside tire wear at -2.5 Front -2 Rear so I decided to go all out. From what I've read these specs should give even wear...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-21-2018, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,628
Posted By smg1138
I wouldn't go any lower than 1.5" drop. Past that...

I wouldn't go any lower than 1.5" drop. Past that and you'll start running into geometry issues and increasing the possibility of killing the CV joints. Not to mention all the scraping and bottoming...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-31-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,825
Posted By smg1138
If you get the front and rear even at the pinch...

If you get the front and rear even at the pinch welds, the rear wheel arch should measure 1/8" lower than the fronts. It sounds weird but it's just the way they're designed on this car. I guess if...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-31-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,238
Posted By smg1138
If you don't want to mess with adjustments, the...

If you don't want to mess with adjustments, the KW V1 would probably be a good option. The ST's look good in theory, but I'd be afraid of them rusting up. I would think just about any amount of rain...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-19-2018, 09:12 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,929
Posted By smg1138
Yeah a 2” drop on this car is a lot. Ideally...

Yeah a 2” drop on this car is a lot. Ideally you’d want to install taller ball joints and differential risers to compensate. I’d say 99% of people who slam these cars don’t do that. It does lead to...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-15-2018, 02:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,795
Posted By smg1138
That's about 1/4" higher in the front that I...

That's about 1/4" higher in the front that I thought. I may have to revisit my ride height after learning this. Do you by any chance have a link to that info?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-10-2018, 11:04 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 16,324
Posted By smg1138
Enjoy that while it lasts :lol:

Enjoy that while it lasts :lol:
Forum: Software Tuning 05-07-2018, 05:02 PM
Replies: 661
Views: 197,387
Posted By smg1138
Why did you want the loud cold start back? All it...

Why did you want the loud cold start back? All it does is heat up the catalytic converter faster for emissions purposes. I'm pretty sure my neighbors were glad to see it disappear on my car. lol
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-05-2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,000
Posted By smg1138
I don't know if I've ever seen anyone run a 17x9...

I don't know if I've ever seen anyone run a 17x9 +30 wheel on this car. If you could even find some they're likely to rub the fenders unless you have crazy camber. One of the most popular wheels in...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-30-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,424
Posted By smg1138
I have Firestone's lifetime alignment. Some shops...

I have Firestone's lifetime alignment. Some shops have given me crap about my car being lowered, but most of the time it's fine. The trick is finding a good alignment tech and sticking with him. A...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-18-2018, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,000
Posted By smg1138
Got my Shorai battery installed. Was able to use...

Got my Shorai battery installed. Was able to use the stock tie down by just using some 1" nylon spacers. It feels totally secure, so hopefully no issues passing tech.

Trying to decide if I should...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-16-2018, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,000
Posted By smg1138
I'm actually using the ones that came with my...

I'm actually using the ones that came with my other StopTech pads. They're really thin and do a good job reducing noise. Not sure where you can buy shims like that by themselves though. I didn't use...
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