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Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-06-2022, 09:09 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 26,939
Posted By BigTuna
Welp. Prudence found her new owner...

Welp.


Prudence found her new owner yesterday. This forum has been very helpful learning about this car and I'd like to thank everyone for sharing their knowledge in a public place for all to...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 04-28-2022, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,132
Posted By BigTuna
Fixed. Sorry, I didn’t realize that applied to...

Fixed. Sorry, I didn’t realize that applied to cars as well.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-23-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,467
Posted By BigTuna
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3...

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39003
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-13-2022, 02:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,707
Posted By BigTuna
I drove NCM as my first track day last year, and...

I drove NCM as my first track day last year, and Mid-Ohio was my second. They were both great but I found that I preferred Mid-Ohio. NCM has 23 corners, and some of them look similar, so it takes a...
Forum: Software Tuning 03-07-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 819
Posted By BigTuna
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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-25-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 28,373
Posted By BigTuna
FYI, Just bought Denso 3536 from RockAuto....

FYI, Just bought Denso 3536 from RockAuto. $13/ea. bar code has ZXE27HBR8..

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220225/65c6019656539cb68257ff923270e935.jpg


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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-25-2022, 10:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,057
Posted By BigTuna
This

This
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-03-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,492
Posted By BigTuna
You'll love the difference. I've had a few sets...

You'll love the difference. I've had a few sets of RT615k+ and love them. Yes, there are faster tires. But if you think about it, you're saving almost a track day entry fee with the slightly less...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-25-2022, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,064
Posted By BigTuna
Its bolted to the ball joint that sits below the...

Its bolted to the ball joint that sits below the top plate. If you move the top hat, it should rotate around the nut. It's part of the design. What is the brand/model you are comparing them to? Not...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-17-2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,794
Posted By BigTuna
My first thought was exhaust heat shield rattling...

My first thought was exhaust heat shield rattling or touching part of the frame.
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-11-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,514
Posted By BigTuna
https://www.quik-latch.com/

https://www.quik-latch.com/
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-06-2022, 04:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,537
Posted By BigTuna
Check this article out. ...

Check this article out.

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/track-tire-buyers-guide/

EDIT: JK, this was already posted



I was just on this hunt as well. I'll be using the summer...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-03-2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,093
Posted By BigTuna
Interesting. I had the supports bend/crack on my...

Interesting. I had the supports bend/crack on my spacer at the end of the season during a retorque. Thankfully, it was replaced under warranty, but I had to remove the system in order to continue...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-22-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,805
Posted By BigTuna
See below

See below
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-20-2021, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,600
Posted By BigTuna
FWIW, my winter tires are 205/60/16, and I am...

FWIW, my winter tires are 205/60/16, and I am lowered 1", and I have no rubbing.
I think you'll be fine, but I also just really want to see it once it's done.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-15-2021, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,303
Posted By BigTuna
It's unsafe to use harnesses with only a harness...

It's unsafe to use harnesses with only a harness bar for people in the front seats too. A proper roll hoop with a harness bar is the safe option.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-15-2021, 08:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,846
Posted By BigTuna
Check the wheel for cracks as well.

Check the wheel for cracks as well.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-02-2021, 11:09 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 16,532
Posted By BigTuna
I can't imagine there was much money or design...

I can't imagine there was much money or design priority put on the audio system. Its an affordable, RWD sports car after all.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-19-2021, 09:04 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 26,939
Posted By BigTuna
https://youtu.be/YybgfnxZimo

https://youtu.be/YybgfnxZimo
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-13-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,359
Posted By BigTuna
You are correct. What I mean when I refer to "use...

You are correct. What I mean when I refer to "use case" is what kind of usage the car will see. Those include daily driver, weekend-only toy, canyon carving, autoX, track days, time attack, or a...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-13-2021, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,359
Posted By BigTuna
Answered question within the quoted section below:

Answered question within the quoted section below:
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-05-2021, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,264
Posted By BigTuna
There are tons of places ...

There are tons of places

counterspacegarage.com
ftspeed.com
86speed.com
86worx.com
subiespeed.com
lateapexclub.com
oakos.com
Any Turn14 dealers
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-05-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,980
Posted By BigTuna
To your point, I've been to events that have this...

To your point, I've been to events that have this formant for Time Attack and completely agree.

However, if the organization is timing HPDE sessions, then it's not HPDE. Drivers education heats...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-01-2021, 09:00 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,980
Posted By BigTuna
I was in the same boat earlier this year. I was...

I was in the same boat earlier this year. I was super anxious about the same stuff. Your car has the right mods for you to not have to worry about mechanical issues, so you're fine there.

Nobody...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-22-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,687
Posted By BigTuna
Get an alignment ASAP. Lowering will change all...

Get an alignment ASAP. Lowering will change all your alignment specs, and adding in adjustable LCAs will only compound the issue. If you maxed positive camber, you likely have a bunch of toe out in...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-18-2021, 10:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,469
Posted By BigTuna
Drift Indy has events at Kilkare in Xenia. I'm...

Drift Indy has events at Kilkare in Xenia. I'm not sure how exactly it works, but I think they have regular drift days, and competitions. No Star Bash is coming up Sept 17-19 I think. That'll be a...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-18-2021, 07:17 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 26,939
Posted By BigTuna
Some photos of the Mid-Ohio track day! ...

Some photos of the Mid-Ohio track day!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210818/e568c2065797f6dc4e761fce03811fb3.jpg
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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-16-2021, 09:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,469
Posted By BigTuna
I was just at Mid-Ohio with Gridlife the weekend...

I was just at Mid-Ohio with Gridlife the weekend before you. I only had only done one track day before, so I was in the beginner HPDE group. Mid-Ohio hosts tons of HPDE events throughout the year....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-18-2021, 08:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By BigTuna
Normal, and It's what they are designed to do....

Normal, and It's what they are designed to do. Eibachs are progressive, so they get stiffer as they compress. They do this using the pitch between coils and reducing active coil count when they...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-13-2021, 03:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,411
Posted By BigTuna
Definitely a nest. Probably a squirrel or...

Definitely a nest. Probably a squirrel or chipmunk. I'd just pull out as much as you can and then give it a good spray down.
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