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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-22-2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 632
Views: 1,582,387
Posted By Vesartis
It drives pretty good, obviously steering isn't...

It drives pretty good, obviously steering isn't as sharp, and there is a small delay to the way the back moves when you give it aggressive inputs, but completely reasonable, the car feels balanced...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-16-2023, 11:38 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 1,582,387
Posted By Vesartis
15 inch fitment! I have track wheels/tires, and...

15 inch fitment! I have track wheels/tires, and because I don't have the performance package brakes, I though it would be fun to attempt this to try and get a little more sidewall for daily driving....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-03-2022, 10:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,513
Posted By Vesartis
I ran a 225 on the stock 17" with no issues....

I ran a 225 on the stock 17" with no issues. While there are faster tires, the RT615k+ is my favorite tire for learning to lap, since it is grippy and fast enough to keep up with traffic, while...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-25-2021, 01:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,911
Posted By Vesartis
Safety first, get it taken care of. And if you...

Safety first, get it taken care of. And if you aren't already, avoid using an impact gun, hand start lugs, and always torque to spec.

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-03-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,853
Posted By Vesartis
Pics (https://imgur.com/a/fNN8v5x) They...

Pics (https://imgur.com/a/fNN8v5x)

They definitely aren't sturdy. I bent the little triangle of the dust shield but I think ideally you want to take them off. I don't run them since switching to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-03-2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,853
Posted By Vesartis
My obvious guess is that it sounds like your...

My obvious guess is that it sounds like your fluid needs to be bled or changed if the pedal is getting soft. Pulsing or "warping" usually is a pad deposit problem rather than the rotor itself,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-30-2021, 12:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,407
Posted By Vesartis
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I...

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you can technically change spring rates, but at the risk of deviating from the sweet spot balance. You would have to contact them for their...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-30-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,407
Posted By Vesartis
Based off what you are saying, coilovers does...

Based off what you are saying, coilovers does seem like the next logical step. If your goal is to maintain any sort of street comfort, I would not recommend 10k/10k as above. Even on bumpy tracks (at...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-22-2021, 08:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 398
Posted By Vesartis
Since these discussions tend to involve closed...

Since these discussions tend to involve closed courses, and you are talking local public roads, I would try your appropriate regional topic.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 05-08-2021, 12:33 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 94,499
Posted By Vesartis
Matte bronze on my HyperBlue...

Matte bronze on my HyperBlue BRZhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210508/822748cdd84919df248fbc49acb03d89.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210508/113fdce58b02651d7688216fabf4aad7.jpg
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-23-2020, 06:31 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 21,943
Posted By Vesartis
I have been using the OEM style cooler for two...

I have been using the OEM style cooler for two years now. (NED kit piped into the throttle body) Here is my original comparison: https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3166393 In that case...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-18-2020, 10:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,641
Posted By Vesartis
Sport traction mode (at least on 2013-2016 cars)...

Sport traction mode (at least on 2013-2016 cars) is pretty intrusive, so in a track setting where you are trying to induce rotation to go faster, it thinks it is has to save you. On a track like Big...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-07-2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 981
Posted By Vesartis
That's normal wear for an HPDE. They tires get...

That's normal wear for an HPDE. They tires get hot and the edges only really get abused during cornering, so while the center ribs smooth out with miles, the edges will look like that.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-06-2020, 12:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,337
Posted By Vesartis
I haven't tried 235/45, but just some thoughts...

I haven't tried 235/45, but just some thoughts with my comparisons of 215 and 225. Since they are all 45 aspect ratio, the 235 will be a taller tire and effectively make your gearing slightly longer....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-04-2020, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,854
Posted By Vesartis
I am daily driving W3's in stock calipers, and...

I am daily driving W3's in stock calipers, and the key to keeping them silent is definitely the shims and grease. Even when the grease burns off, the shims still help, and I only get small noises in...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-28-2020, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,796
Posted By Vesartis
Thanks! It was fun, looking forward to Chuckwalla.

Thanks! It was fun, looking forward to Chuckwalla.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-10-2020, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,796
Posted By Vesartis
2020 86 Cup Stock Class

I have decided to participate in 86cup for the first time this year and had a question about stock class, especially with the recent updates. https://www.86cup.us/rules/

While I have ordered the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-01-2019, 01:09 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,594
Posted By Vesartis
When I was shopping in late 2015 to early 2016,...

When I was shopping in late 2015 to early 2016, Subaru dealers were also more willing to negotiate than the Scion dealers, maybe because they didn't really want BRZ's and only knew how to sell a car...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-02-2019, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 880
Posted By Vesartis
The general advise for in-use regular passenger...

The general advise for in-use regular passenger tires that are being driven on the street is that 10 years is the absolute max , but you should replace or inspect thoroughly after 5-6 years.

Track...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-01-2019, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By Vesartis
Just my thoughts: I don't think I have ever...

Just my thoughts:
I don't think I have ever seen or heard of a wheel failing at the holes themselves, so I don't think the fact that there are more holes is going to be the problem. However, the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-24-2019, 01:13 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,779
Posted By Vesartis
Yah, it definitely isn't clear, so to summarize: ...

Yah, it definitely isn't clear, so to summarize:
Two bolts connect the knuckle to the strut. The lower bolt/hole is 14mm and the upper bolt/hole is 16mm. (No slop or adjustment) Not every camber...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-22-2019, 12:13 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,779
Posted By Vesartis
I am on stock suspension with front camber bolts....

I am on stock suspension with front camber bolts. Stock alignment has front camber basically at zero, that really tears up the outside shoulder and tends to induce understeer. With just the camber...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-13-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,891
Posted By Vesartis
They call it a "GT3 brake duct", although it is...

They call it a "GT3 brake duct", although it is more like a deflector I guess. It takes a little cutting and imagination, but I got them on with zip ties. I didn't cut my dust shield though, but I...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 12-24-2018, 02:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,426
Posted By Vesartis
It is a complete kit for NA, just with the...

It is a complete kit for NA, just with the varying port sizes, they picked a hose size in-between and you have to make sure to tighten the clamps well. Adapters could make it easier to tighten...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 12-24-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,426
Posted By Vesartis
I found this in another thread, but I haven't...

I found this in another thread, but I haven't verified it myself:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-24-2018, 10:14 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,672
Posted By Vesartis
It's debatable, this Forester oil cooler is...

It's debatable, this Forester oil cooler is enough for autocross and occasional track use as long as you are diligent about monitoring your temps and doing proper cool downs. The problem is that our...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-24-2018, 09:40 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,672
Posted By Vesartis
I will repost the imgur link so people don't have...

I will repost the imgur link so people don't have to go hunting. https://imgur.com/a/e90ChVU

First, I agree with this forum's general advice of getting a proper oil cooler for serious track stuff....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-24-2018, 01:32 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,672
Posted By Vesartis
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=31...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3166393

Just made a post in this thread about track performance. It does something, which is better than nothing. For me the costs were low, and I...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 12-24-2018, 12:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,426
Posted By Vesartis
Track Data

So I had ordered and installed the exact same kit as the OP. My hoses looked a little different (not orange on the inside), but otherwise the install was very similar. It was tough to get stuff on...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-17-2018, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,125
Posted By Vesartis
TPMS sensors are paired with the car so that you...

TPMS sensors are paired with the car so that you aren't reading random stuff from other cars on the road. You need to pair the new sensors with the car. I don't know if it's possible to do on your...
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