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10-16-2023, 08:13 PM
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Branka: Country Road Specialist
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Update on this, and I guess somewhat...
Update on this, and I guess somewhat disappointing, but it is what it is. I ended up selling the BRZ. I got a fair value on trade-in and bought myself an AWD car. We are planning on staying in...
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01-03-2023, 01:42 PM
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Branka: Country Road Specialist
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It's been quite some time since I updated this...
It's been quite some time since I updated this thread. Just figured I'd share how things are going. I got back on track in late 2021, and was able to do several HPDE events, and a few through 2022,...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
02-06-2021, 02:55 PM
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Do the admins want help with the site to resolve downtime?
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Just wanted to revive this thread. I saw we had...
Just wanted to revive this thread. I saw we had a very extended "maintenance period" the other day. It was enough to motivate me to start updating my personal website to have a cars and cooking...
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Member's Car Journals
12-08-2020, 10:53 AM
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Branka: Country Road Specialist
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Just a quick update. I've been out to H2R...
Just a quick update. I've been out to H2R several weekends in a row on these same tires (Dunlop Z3s) doing the whole track in 3rd gear and just working on my line and braking zones, and keeping...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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11-10-2020, 11:39 AM
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How to register new OEM TPMS sensors?
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I've never used this tool, but it does appear to...
I've never used this tool, but it does appear to do what is necessary. I might recommend you to get the Autel TS series tool instead.
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09-24-2020, 01:43 PM
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Brembo BM-4 caliper
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I don't bother using the templates, there are...
I don't bother using the templates, there are enough people running common track wheels with all the available BBKs you can find the answer online. In fact I gave you the answer previously. That...
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09-08-2020, 10:59 PM
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Brembo BM-4 caliper
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No, it does not require a spacer to clear. I do...
No, it does not require a spacer to clear. I do have a spacer though in those photos in order to have the exact same (to the mm) track width on my car when I change wheels or change camber settings....
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Member's Car Journals
08-27-2020, 06:56 PM
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Branka: Country Road Specialist
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A long overdue update. I replaced my rear wheel...
A long overdue update. I replaced my rear wheel bearings and headed up to ECR again this last weekend for NASA Texas "Fun in the Sun". I ended up with a personal best of a 2:33.x and moved from DE1...
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02-25-2020, 10:43 AM
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Branka: Country Road Specialist
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I really liked having an instructor in the car...
I really liked having an instructor in the car with me every time I went out. It's one thing I really appreciated with The Driver's Edge, and I confirmed I can do the same in the blue group so I am...
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02-25-2020, 10:34 AM
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Branka: Country Road Specialist
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It's somewhat difficult for me to isolate which...
It's somewhat difficult for me to isolate which behavior is exclusively because of the dampers and which is because of the suspension geometry I've chosen. But I will say I've had a LOT of...
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02-24-2020, 07:46 PM
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Branka: Country Road Specialist
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Track Report: Eagles Canyon Raceway HPDE with The...
Track Report: Eagles Canyon Raceway HPDE with The Driver's Edge February 22-23, 2020
*poke* @Joesurf79 (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/member.php?u=133611)
I promise I'll finally post...
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02-22-2020, 09:37 PM
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Branka: Country Road Specialist
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I’m at the track. My best time today was a...
I’m at the track. My best time today was a dismal 2:46.802. I’m in the newbie run group, but I’m pretty sure I’m the fastest driver in the group at this point. I’m having a lot of fun, but haven’t...
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02-21-2020, 11:56 PM
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Whats everyones opinion on rep wheels?
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Yes that should fit just fine. Look at the...
Yes that should fit just fine. Look at the stickies and use the wheel calculator to figure out fitment. If you’re in NorCal you can reach out to The Racer’s Line for local assistance or in SoCal...
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02-21-2020, 12:00 PM
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How overkill is 245/35 vs 225/40 tires?
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I prefer driving on 225s for feel and I get...
I prefer driving on 225s for feel and I get faster lap times (stock power), however I will say that 245s are much more controllable when you're on the edge, as they can recover much quicker. There's...
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02-21-2020, 11:57 AM
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daily driver alignment specs
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My car has a full suspension replacement from SPL...
My car has a full suspension replacement from SPL Parts. I adjust caster with Front LCAs. You can also run caster offset bushings and high caster camber plates. I am running Vorschlag high caster...
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02-20-2020, 11:17 AM
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Whats everyones opinion on rep wheels?
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Or the legit smaller company they’re copying. ...
Or the legit smaller company they’re copying. Most of the mods on my car come from small businesses in the US that do everything in house. There exist copies on the market made in China. Those...
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02-20-2020, 12:50 AM
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Whats everyones opinion on rep wheels?
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I meant the lesson in earnest. I prioritized...
I meant the lesson in earnest. I prioritized other things in my life over cars even though I have always been an enthusiast, and it set me up in the financial position to really get to enjoy this...
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02-19-2020, 11:45 PM
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Whats everyones opinion on rep wheels?
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I don't understand people who say they want reps...
I don't understand people who say they want reps because they can't afford real wheels and at the same time get defensive about it thinking that people say reps are bad just because they're...
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02-19-2020, 11:25 PM
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Branka: Country Road Specialist
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That’s probably a major factor. I now have the...
That’s probably a major factor. I now have the trac box wired up so I can easily enable pedal dance mode. Previously I was just using a long press on the track mode button.
Brakes are all...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
02-18-2020, 12:01 PM
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Motor Trend made us a very nice maintenance / build guide
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I watched this when it came out, and at first I...
I watched this when it came out, and at first I was excited, but honestly there's a bunch of cringe moments here. It's pretty obvious that they chose parts based on who gave them free stuff for...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
02-18-2020, 11:55 AM
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Amsoil Differential and Transmission Oils Review
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Tristor
I love AMSOil and it's all I run for engine oil. ...
I love AMSOil and it's all I run for engine oil. But after significant testing, I can say that I've had better results with Motul in the diff and Redline in the trans (ATF) for predominantly track...
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Member's Car Journals
01-17-2020, 12:07 AM
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Branka: Country Road Specialist
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37,448
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Tristor
I'm way behind on many things, but I wanted to...
I'm way behind on many things, but I wanted to share an update. I've scheduled my first track day of 2020. I'll be joining Driver's Edge for a two-day HPDE at the newly reopened Eagles Canyon...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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01-06-2020, 11:31 AM
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Which Coilovers to purchase 1500 Budget.
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Tristor
For that money you should be buying a Bilstein...
For that money you should be buying a Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit or finding PP Sachs dampers used and running the RCE Yellow lowering springs /w their combo (comes with SPC Rear LCA and camber bolts for...
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01-06-2020, 11:28 AM
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good NON-adjustable coilovers for road/track?
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Tristor
Seconding Bilstein B14s and then running Raceseng...
Seconding Bilstein B14s and then running Raceseng CasCam camber plates in the front w/ Shocktop rears. Gets you full travel, minimal effect on roll center due to the camber plates, and gets much...
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Member's Car Journals
12-28-2019, 04:18 PM
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Branka: Country Road Specialist
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Tristor
Sorry, I didn't weigh them to see the difference....
Sorry, I didn't weigh them to see the difference. I will say that in most cases the SPL arms seemed to be same or maybe slightly lighter weight compared to the stock arms. Certainly not much...
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11-24-2019, 11:58 AM
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Tristor
I ordered the Cybertruck. I think it'll make the...
I ordered the Cybertruck. I think it'll make the perfect tow rig for my BRZ once I strip and cage it.
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11-18-2019, 01:04 PM
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New SPL Front lower control arm (FLCA) discussion
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Tristor
Have had these on my car for about 3 weeks now,...
Have had these on my car for about 3 weeks now, along with rest of the kit from SPL. Thanks to these I was able to eliminate my cross caster in the front and run more positive caster allowing me to...
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11-15-2019, 07:44 PM
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Spherical Bushing Options
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Tristor
I went down this road. My car has everything in...
I went down this road. My car has everything in the SPL catalog on it and all the driveline stuff is the JDM STI mounts, Whiteline bushing toppers for the diff. Reason I didn’t go solid mounts for...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
11-12-2019, 10:50 PM
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Bought the perfect sports car to complement the BRZ
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Tristor
I love the 4C. Made some compromises in the...
I love the 4C. Made some compromises in the design that made it impractical as a dual-purpose car, but as soon as I get a daily and start stripping my BRZ for track, I plan to find one used I can...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
11-12-2019, 10:47 PM
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Do the admins want help with the site to resolve downtime?
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Tristor
Do the admins want help with the site to resolve downtime?
Hey All,
I'm not sure who the active admin is of the site right now, but I'd be happy to help out resolving any of the reliability and performance issues that currently exist. I'm in the tech...
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