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Forum: Forced Induction 10-19-2023, 06:57 AM
Replies: 4,944
Views: 1,457,943
Posted By BirdTRD
I wouldn't spend any more time, energy or money...

I wouldn't spend any more time, energy or money until that bypass valve is replaced. They are notorious for leaking, especially the old style.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-15-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,766,963
Posted By BirdTRD
In the de-mouseification project on the BRZ, I...

In the de-mouseification project on the BRZ, I designed and printed some body plugs to fill the holes in the trunk. The "tape" that Subaru uses drifts over time and leaves a mess.

Posted them up...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-03-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,766,963
Posted By BirdTRD
Yeah, my luck I'll get it all back together only...

Yeah, my luck I'll get it all back together only to discover my 10mm is missing!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-01-2023, 05:27 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,766,963
Posted By BirdTRD
Found ma stank

.....just hope I can remember how it all goes back together!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-22-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 24,573
Views: 7,181,619
Posted By BirdTRD
This one works well (Fuse_Cover_MOD_V3). I added...

This one works well (Fuse_Cover_MOD_V3). I added a cutout on the side with Tinkercad to allow for the add-a-fuse wire to exit.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:88529
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-23-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,766,963
Posted By BirdTRD
Shined her up and put on her new summer shoes.

Shined her up and put on her new summer shoes.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-15-2023, 08:36 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,766,963
Posted By BirdTRD
Yes, RCE Yellow Springs/OEM Struts to Tein Flex...

Yes, RCE Yellow Springs/OEM Struts to Tein Flex Z. Haven't had much of an opportunity to drive it but the little I did, it really didn't feel all that much different. I made no adjustments to the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-11-2023, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,085
Posted By BirdTRD
Just go ahead and order a pair of Moog front end...

Just go ahead and order a pair of Moog front end links, unless you already have some cool after market ones that you can remove without nut splitters/cut off wheels/air chisels/acetylene torch etc....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-04-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,766,963
Posted By BirdTRD
New coilovers today.

New coilovers today.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-13-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,766,963
Posted By BirdTRD
At least there was no blood shed....

At least there was no blood shed....
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-14-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,002
Posted By BirdTRD
I don't have "real" AC gauges, so I borrowed one...

I don't have "real" AC gauges, so I borrowed one like this from a friend. When it was blowing warm on the drivers side only, (weird), the needle was right between green and blue zones (24psi). After...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-12-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,002
Posted By BirdTRD
Drivers side was blowing warm air last month,...

Drivers side was blowing warm air last month, blowing 42 degrees now after adding a 1/2 can of freon.
Forum: Forced Induction 07-02-2022, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,941
Posted By BirdTRD
This is likely the actual cause of the belt...

This is likely the actual cause of the belt breaking. The rough idle causes the belt to hop grooves which slices off the belt edges making it skinnier and skinnier until it snaps.
I had the same...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-01-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,825
Posted By BirdTRD
Yeah, that all looks like it is localized to that...

Yeah, that all looks like it is localized to that post and nut. Maybe it was slightly loose, generating enough heat to start melting the block which made it even more loose and more heat.
Replace...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-01-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,825
Posted By BirdTRD
Check the fuse in the Edlebrock pump harness to...

Check the fuse in the Edlebrock pump harness to make sure someone didn't stick the wrong fuse in there, should be 7.5A.

Are the wires melted anywhere else besides the end?
Check the crimp on...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-30-2022, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,825
Posted By BirdTRD
A poor electrical connection (at that crimp or...

A poor electrical connection (at that crimp or the lug) will also generate that kind of heat and would not blow the fuse down line.
Forum: Forced Induction 06-17-2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,237
Posted By BirdTRD
Similar to Irace86.2.0, Ortiz gauge pod with Defi...

Similar to Irace86.2.0, Ortiz gauge pod with Defi Racer N2 boost and oil pressure.
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 06-11-2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,087
Posted By BirdTRD
Daniel!!! Welcome back!

Daniel!!! Welcome back!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-05-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,766,963
Posted By BirdTRD
Lowered the 3rd brake light with the SKR kit...

Lowered the 3rd brake light with the SKR kit (http://www.skronline.net/BLK.html)
also modified and printed a fuse cover to go over my 4 add-a-fuses
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-03-2022, 05:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,254
Posted By BirdTRD
Appears to be a whole lot of uga duga's going on...

Appears to be a whole lot of uga duga's going on there. I'd be willing to bet those wheels get put on with an impact, probably never seen a torque wrench.
Forum: Forced Induction 05-27-2022, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4,944
Views: 1,457,943
Posted By BirdTRD
:iono: 212224

:iono:
212224
Forum: Forced Induction 03-17-2022, 09:46 PM
Replies: 4,944
Views: 1,457,943
Posted By BirdTRD
You should be able to find someone to weld...

You should be able to find someone to weld stainless steel relatively cheap. I've had to have my Tomei headers repaired (bought new) and a used Berk front pipe fixed as well. Local guy charged my $20...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-09-2021, 11:26 AM
Replies: 24,573
Views: 7,181,619
Posted By BirdTRD
Wow, must be the weather! 5 years is when I start...

Wow, must be the weather! 5 years is when I start battery shopping...if it lasts that long. Only got 4 years out of my OEM battery.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 07-07-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,093
Posted By BirdTRD
I drove my '73 VW Beetle from NY to Baltimore...

I drove my '73 VW Beetle from NY to Baltimore with a broken clutch cable once...toll booths made it interesting. If I did have to come to a complete stop, I just started it in 1st gear and away I...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-07-2021, 07:07 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,766,963
Posted By BirdTRD
Added some more scars to the bumper (and probably...

Added some more scars to the bumper (and probably the under carriage, haven't looked yet)


https://youtu.be/oAhI89pS8xI
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-21-2021, 08:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,632
Posted By BirdTRD
Purchased my first welder about 10 years ago,...

Purchased my first welder about 10 years ago, same thing, never once welded but needed to fix my mowers so I thought I'd give it a shot.

First one was a cheap (as MIG welders go, like maybe...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 05-20-2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,394
Posted By BirdTRD
So let me preface this by saying, use a meter to...

So let me preface this by saying, use a meter to verify your connections.

Here's my fuse box with several taps (gauges, switches, and a rig to get 24/7 power to the cig outlet in the glovebox,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-02-2021, 10:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,718
Posted By BirdTRD
He's probably still out test driving...

He's probably still out test driving...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 04-09-2021, 07:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,910
Posted By BirdTRD
Damn Bird Turds.

Damn Bird Turds.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-02-2021, 04:47 AM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,766,963
Posted By BirdTRD
Tucked her in for a cold winter nap.

Tucked her in for a cold winter nap.
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