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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-03-2023, 10:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,354
Posted By 86league
2 (all?) of the dowels were very corroded and...

2 (all?) of the dowels were very corroded and hard to get unstuck when I took the transmission out of my 2013. I mentioned it to the SA/Tech next time I was at the dealer and they just nodded and...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-23-2023, 08:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,705
Posted By 86league
They are about 2x the spring rate of the stock...

They are about 2x the spring rate of the stock springs. In my case I can for sure feel the higher rates - the car follows up/down motions in the road more closely. Impacts are not worse - probably...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-04-2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,806
Posted By 86league
The six 17x9 ARC-8 wheels I've had have come in...

The six 17x9 ARC-8 wheels I've had have come in 0.3+ lbs heavier than spec. Pretty close, but a little off.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-16-2022, 04:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,484
Posted By 86league
FWIW, i had a hard time getting my 2013 separated...

FWIW, i had a hard time getting my 2013 separated too. The dowel pins had corroded and (I think) were a big part of hanging things up. Agree though - you need the engine/trans to be at the right...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-29-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1,897
Views: 171,151
Posted By 86league
I can see this having advantages and...

I can see this having advantages and disadvantages. Makes for fewer number of charge points needed for normal times, but that could make holiday travel a mess (well more of a mess than it is now...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-17-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,217
Posted By 86league
IDK why there would be any difference with the...

IDK why there would be any difference with the hub based on what caliper/rotor they bolt on. I put the 28373CA000 on my PP equipped car and they looked to be identical to what I took off and work...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-04-2022, 05:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,856
Posted By 86league
My issue went away with replacing just the one...

My issue went away with replacing just the one front hub. I don't think there was really anything wrong with the passenger side front hub, but I got the parts for free, so I replaced it anyway. I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-04-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 730
Posted By 86league
Thoughts on Hawk ER-1 pad?

From the marketing these sound to be fairly decent, and seem to be priced fairly well.

https://www.hawkperformance.com/ER-1

They say the changed the formulation, but I assume they would have...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-04-2022, 03:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,856
Posted By 86league
I recently had a similar issue. It turned out to...

I recently had a similar issue. It turned out to be the hub. I replaced rotors/pads and the problem was still there. Replaced the hub/wheel bearing and the vibration/brake shudder went away. The...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-15-2022, 05:04 PM
Replies: 473
Views: 121,988
Posted By 86league
8.5" vs 9" wheel at the same ET isn't going to...

8.5" vs 9" wheel at the same ET isn't going to give you 0.5" less poke - it will be 0.25" less poke and 0.25" more inner clearance.

My ARC-8 17x9 ET42 wheels with 245 SX2s on a friends 2022 poked...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-09-2022, 11:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,561
Posted By 86league
I think stock are 18mm with a 6mm backing plate ...

I think stock are 18mm with a 6mm backing plate
PP Brembo are ~15mm with a 5mm backing plate

Carbotech matched the numbers above for the stock. For the Brembo, Cobalt says 15.3, but the PFC...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-08-2021, 12:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,250
Posted By 86league
First track weekend with the Whiteline front sway...

First track weekend with the Whiteline front sway and endlinks. Driver side endlink attach to the swaybar came loose EVERY session. I had used blue locktite when installing and had really torqued...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-29-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,250
Posted By 86league
I've tried various settings - ended up a little...

I've tried various settings - ended up a little on the "stiffer" side than the initial track recommendation. Depending on the track I vary a click or two.

I'm trying to tune out some understeer...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-27-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,586
Posted By 86league
I think those numbers are wrong. His piston...

I think those numbers are wrong. His piston sizes don't match measured values.

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3417897&postcount=17
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-23-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 13,054
Posted By 86league
Will be interesting to see what Lotus comes up...

Will be interesting to see what Lotus comes up with : https://arstechnica.com/cars/2021/09/heres-how-lotus-is-going-to-build-lightweight-electric-sports-cars/

And to see if this is all just talk...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-23-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,898
Posted By 86league
You are on currently on RT660s right now if I...

You are on currently on RT660s right now if I read your other posts correctly - so you are saying those are not lasting as long as the RS4s? When I first read this I thought you were saying the new...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-04-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,106
Posted By 86league
You asking about a specific vendor or part...

You asking about a specific vendor or part numbers?

For part numbers, did you see the list here? : https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144662
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-21-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 29,838
Posted By 86league
Wonder how long this will last. There may not be...

Wonder how long this will last. There may not be a very much inventory for them to sell/hold on to.

https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/subaru-idle-two-japan-plants-july-16-due-chip-shortage
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-05-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,123
Posted By 86league
Sorry you have to deal with that. I just got...

Sorry you have to deal with that. I just got done getting mold/mildew out of my car's passenger footwell carpet after a wet track weekend.

I put the "sandbags" I used to hold down my ez-up in...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-05-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,123
Posted By 86league
Depends on the year I think - my 2013 had etorx,...

Depends on the year I think - my 2013 had etorx, but my 2020 is just a standard metric hex head.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-02-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,898
Posted By 86league
Listened to a webcast today about this tire, they...

Listened to a webcast today about this tire, they had someone from Hoosier/Continental give a presentation and answer questions.

Sounds like they benchmarked the Hankook RS4 and they think they...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-02-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 131,405
Posted By 86league
Updated original post with the thingiverse link.

Updated original post with the thingiverse link.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 04-27-2021, 07:13 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 131,405
Posted By 86league
I had just joined thingiverse to upload this. It...

I had just joined thingiverse to upload this. It showed up for me with that link, but it also tells me I need to wait 24 hrs to publish as a new member.

I went back and published it. Let me know...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 04-07-2021, 05:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,286
Posted By 86league
If it's feeling noticeably less grippy at only...

If it's feeling noticeably less grippy at only 80, I'd make sure the basics are right before adding downforce.

How's the alignment?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-29-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 29,363
Posted By 86league
To clarify - That image and #'s are for the...

To clarify - That image and #'s are for the non-brembo/stock brake system and was taken from this thread : https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140940 attempting to calculate the bias of...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 03-24-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,156
Posted By 86league
FWIW, I've weighed 6 Anthracite 17x9 ET42 BRZ...

FWIW, I've weighed 6 Anthracite 17x9 ET42 BRZ ARC-8 wheels right out the boxes (not including center caps, valve stems) and they were all 18.05-18.25 lbs. So just a bit heavier than the quoted 17.8....
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-28-2021, 05:01 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 131,405
Posted By 86league
Arm rest spacer

Got one of the knock-off PZ435-10340-00 hinged center console arm rests from amazon a while back. After I got it, I came to the conclusion that I didn't want to drill a bunch of holes in my console,...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-28-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 131,405
Posted By 86league
Deka ETX15L battery tray/Tie down block

Got a Deka ETX15L battery to shed some weight vs. the OEM (11.8lbs vs 34lbs) but it's not a drop in replacement.

I ended up 3D printing a tray that holds the Deka and is same width as the stock...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-19-2020, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2,589
Views: 457,394
Posted By 86league
The Subaru press release says 7000 up in the...

The Subaru press release says 7000 up in the text, but it also says the wheelbase increased by 0.02" and the height decreased by 0.04" in the specs table, so it's not without errors.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-18-2020, 11:00 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 21,628
Posted By 86league
The lower viscosity used 0w-20 was from my car at...

The lower viscosity used 0w-20 was from my car at 3500 miles and my first 4 track weekends (8 20 min sessions per). This was with Mobil 1 0W-20 Advanced Fuel Economy. I switched to 5w-30 after this....
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