Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB

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Posted By ATL BRZ

The BRZ is up at Speed Foundry this week for...

The BRZ is up at Speed Foundry this week for parts installs and fresh consumables. Lucked out with an opportunity to swap the Sard wing with a Verus Engineering UCW with a unique twist- keeping the...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

07-28-2022, 09:06 AM

Replies: 2,165

Views: 1,239,142

Posted By ATL BRZ

Today is 10 years with this pile. Not much...

Today is 10 years with this pile.

Not much going on as family is my priority at the moment, but I do have a Marsh Composites Covert Hood...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

06-14-2022, 10:40 PM

Replies: 205

StockySnail's Lightning Red 6MT BRZ Limited Build Thread

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Posted By stockysnail

Car's at just over 89k miles. Picked up my car...

Car's at just over 89k miles. Picked up my car today after it being at the mechanic for 3 months. Started having a lean engine code. I found and fixed exhaust leaks where the gaskets were, replaced...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

01-31-2022, 01:31 PM

Replies: 179

glamcem's Rotrex Supercharged (Krafwerks) _PART OUT

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Posted By glamcem

My 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited has finally arrived,...

My 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited has finally arrived, it was expected to be here on May 2022 but the dealership called me on Friday and told me it's here!!. Kudos to Subaru Orange Coast for all the help....

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

01-17-2022, 03:48 PM

Replies: 14

Engine oil pan - gasket or RTV?

Views: 5,703

Posted By KillerBMotorsport

Before you go down this road, ask yourself if...

Before you go down this road, ask yourself if you're going to be removing the pan anytime soon after. If the answer is yes, use a gasket. If the answer is no, use the adhesive sealant.

We use...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

01-27-2021, 01:54 PM

Replies: 832

RR Racing Brake Development -- Competition and Street

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Posted By Anthonyc777

New Konig Hexaform 17x9 +40 clears the Sport...

New Konig Hexaform 17x9 +40 clears the Sport Calipers! It clears them by a little over half an inch and with the sport calipers already being on the wider side these wheels should clear the other RR...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-29-2020, 11:21 PM

Replies: 380

Views: 126,036

Posted By DaveGF

Update. Won Hallett race #1 Saturday back in...

Update. Won Hallett race #1 Saturday back in June. Pulled dry sump screen/filter after the race. Way too much metal so we parked it. Turning stock valve trains 8,000 rpm every shift floats valves and...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

09-04-2020, 11:07 PM

Replies: 439

Views: 184,764

Posted By doku

Hmm, I was referencing these posts. ...

Hmm, I was referencing these posts.

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3035490#post3035490

They seem to agree that it keeps the oil cooler longer during cold starts.

Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides

08-21-2020, 09:11 AM

Replies: 32

DIY: Automatic Transmission Fluid Change

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Posted By 86TOYO2k17

Here is the PID for it. works with scangauge, not...

Here is the PID for it. works with scangauge, not sure about anything else.

Forum: Member's Car Journals

06-16-2020, 07:10 PM

Replies: 380

Views: 126,036

Posted By DaveGF

Update

Hallett in April was cancelled. No racing due to Covid until last weekend at the June Sprints at Road America. A new track to me. Won on Saturday and Sunday. Second place was the Lotus that finished...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

05-03-2020, 11:53 AM

Replies: 832

RR Racing Brake Development -- Competition and Street

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Posted By DarkSunrise

First question, has anyone installed these brakes...

First question, has anyone installed these brakes without any noise? (If so, what is your set up?)

With my street pads, I've got a very light squeal the last 10 ft before a stop, but otherwise...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

01-22-2020, 06:20 PM

Replies: 832

RR Racing Brake Development -- Competition and Street

Views: 292,291

Posted By DarkSunrise

Update on the Polymatrix Q pads. I did exactly...

Update on the Polymatrix Q pads. I did exactly what was discussed above. Added shims, applied brake grease to the back of the pads, and replaced the rear pads with OEM. The squeal is significantly...

Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides

01-15-2020, 04:44 PM

Replies: 301

Official FT86Club 3D printing thread!

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Posted By tarzan_nojane

3rd Brake Light Delete Fillers for FRS/BRZ/86 Rear Shelf

https://cdn.thingiverse.com/renders/39/b0/66/95/89/f70113d24ae5100442b6a140cdf82bec_preview_featured.jpg

link (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3525036)

Finish it off with a new piece of dark...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

01-11-2020, 08:04 PM

Replies: 380

Views: 126,036

Posted By DaveGF

Update

2019 was a busy year for my BRZ and me in SCCA. Many ups and downs but that is racing. Highlight: Finished 2nd in the SCCA Hoosier Super Tour National points. Participated in my first SCCA Runoffs...

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

01-03-2020, 10:57 PM

Replies: 153

3rd Brake Light *Low Profile Carbon Fiber (OMG CARBON) (GB OVER- see link)

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Posted By wheelhaus

Technically no, but I can make more. I...

Technically no, but I can make more. I manufacture them personally in my off-time and was doing group buys to balance fabrication costs and vendor fees, which is prohibitively difficult to maintain...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-29-2019, 03:29 PM

Replies: 2,165

Views: 1,239,142

Posted By ATL BRZ

Long awaited update. Been a crazy year...

Long awaited update.

Been a crazy year with starting a family and now taking care of my newborn son who entered this world at the end of August. The car has been up at Atlanta Speed Company...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

10-07-2019, 02:12 PM

Replies: 626

Poll: Toyota and Subaru Officially Confirm Second Gen 86! (September 27, 2019)

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Posted By Stephen W.

It didn't work as race engine either! Pity too as...

It didn't work as race engine either! Pity too as it's so pretty.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/aa/c2/33/aac233bbc22ca2a2955bdbe9c2cf8ee8.jpg

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

08-09-2019, 11:39 AM

Replies: 439

Views: 184,764

Posted By Pat

Yes, I got the results back. I was not running...

Yes, I got the results back. I was not running an oil cooler on with the oil that was analyzed. The report said it was in good condition. Slightly better than average, in fact. They recommended I...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

08-07-2019, 01:54 PM

Replies: 439

Views: 184,764

Posted By FymTom

More Data Track event at Blackhawk Farms...

More Data

Track event at Blackhawk Farms Raceway, ambient temperature was 93F.

Car specs: JR DROC (0W-20 Oil), JDL ceramic coated header, E85, 17x8 wheels, Falken RT615K+'s, Winamx W5 pads.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-14-2019, 08:44 AM

Replies: 203

Verus Engineering Rear Wing Development

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Posted By Alan

Already available. ...

Already available.

https://www.verus-engineering.com/single-post/2019/06/28/High-Efficiency-Rear-Wing-Mounting-Refresh

Pics on my car below. They really did a great job with this!

Forum: Member's Car Journals

02-16-2019, 10:41 PM

Replies: 2,165

Views: 1,239,142

Posted By ATL BRZ

Debated for too long between getting Quickjacks...

Debated for too long between getting Quickjacks or a new jack and stands. Ended up with a set of ESCO stands and an Arcan low profile jack that lifts the car higher than Quickjacks up to 21 inches!!...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

02-11-2019, 03:38 PM

Replies: 380

Views: 126,036

Posted By DaveGF

Update on this long-standing build

Hey guys. I am the owner of the BRZ described in this thread - and have been since it began. I am not actively involved in forums and such but wanted to give a long-overdue update. First, the...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

01-23-2019, 03:53 PM

Replies: 439

Views: 184,764

Posted By Butterballz

For me kinking was not a problem, you just have...

For me kinking was not a problem, you just have to twist where the fitting meets the hose. However, I did get rubbing. I twisted the lines to avoid touching anything but when pressurize, it tries to...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

12-11-2018, 08:42 PM

Replies: 733

FRS / BRZ Intake Manifold - Development Thread - FT-86SpeedFactory by Velox

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Posted By VerusEric

1) Correct 2) We tuned all setups using...

1) Correct

2) We tuned all setups using EcuTek on both NA and Turbo platforms

3) The inner surface finish would have minimal impact.

We were not designing these after the Porsche...

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

12-05-2018, 03:32 AM

Replies: 72

When you start maintaining your car yourself...

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Posted By Bonburner

Their very own website: Myth: WD-40® contains...

Their very own website:
Myth: WD-40® contains fish oil. Fact: Consumers have told us for years that they've caught some of the biggest fish ever after protecting their fish hooks and lures with...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

11-15-2018, 02:39 AM

Replies: 784

FA20 Engine Oiling, Bearings, and Starvation

Views: 357,825

Posted By solidsnake11

https://image.ibb.co/hCXvC0/20181112-114628-1.jpg....

https://image.ibb.co/hCXvC0/20181112-114628-1.jpg...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

11-15-2018, 01:56 AM

Replies: 784

FA20 Engine Oiling, Bearings, and Starvation

Views: 357,825

Posted By solidsnake11

Get more oil pressure

So I have been studying the oiling system of the FA20. Here is my assumption of major problems which I have attempted to fix in my build.

First thing I noticed is the oil pick up, only engine I...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-25-2018, 11:48 PM

Replies: 2,165