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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-09-2020, 05:43 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 174,599
Posted By ZDan
I called Bilstein and asked, the tech actually...

I called Bilstein and asked, the tech actually pulled up the drawings and said that the *only* difference between B6 and B8 struts for the FT86 is reduced bump travel in the B8s to prevent "loose"...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-08-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 401
Views: 174,599
Posted By bfrank1972
I have around -2.8 fronts with no problems with...

I have around -2.8 fronts with no problems with camber wear or driveability issues, at least once the tires warm up. I run about 34 PSI cold on MPSS, and starting out they tend be a little grabby on...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-08-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 401
Views: 174,599
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Yeah as other's have said that's pretty close to...

Yeah as other's have said that's pretty close to where you need to be. A little bit more camber than that would help but that's still a good starting point.

There might a little bit of uneven wear...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-07-2020, 05:44 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 174,599
Posted By ZDan
I track my daily, I run -3.4 front and -2.8 rear...

I track my daily, I run -3.4 front and -2.8 rear camber, zero toe all around. Zero commute miles these days but I road-trip to tracks so a fair amount of street miles vs. track. Wearing pretty...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-07-2020, 03:33 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 174,599
Posted By NoHaveMSG
That is pretty close to my setup and I get the...

That is pretty close to my setup and I get the tiniest bit of camber wear. I am also DD'ing my car right now, street tires are wearing fine.

If you like rotation ditch the RS4's and go to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-25-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,617
Posted By ZDan
Do not ignore VSC warning light at the track!

VSC warning light is a negative image of the "VSC off" light, see below for pic. When it comes on (at least in my case), the "VSC off" and "TRAC OFF" lights will go out. I also got the "ABS" light...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-23-2020, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,113
Posted By skylinekin
Update #2, driver seatbelt connector does not...

Update #2, driver seatbelt connector does not need to be attached, the car defaults to driver seatbelt connected so no warning light or chime!

So, I just cut the wiring off a spare passenger seat...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-22-2020, 10:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,209
Posted By Yoshoobaroo
The reason race cars need HANS devices is the...

The reason race cars need HANS devices is the lack of airbags. A car with functioning airbags and seat belts with limiters will protect you better than a HANS device because your face is afforded...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-10-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 126,004
Posted By DaveGF
2020 race update

Motorsport Ranch SCCA January 2020: 2 races; 2 wins; new STU track record
Circuit of the Americas SCCA February 2020: 2 races; 2 wins; new STU track record.
Next up Hallett, OK, April 4 & 5.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 02-04-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,505
Posted By J1Avs
SCCA HPDE/TT Events at Dominion Raceway

SCCA Washington DC Region will be bringing HPDE and TT Events at Dominion Raceway this year!

Dates:
5/23-24 (86Cup Northeast Event)
6/27-28
9/26-27

Additionally, we will be hosting an...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-11-2020, 08:04 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 126,004
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: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-14-2019, 11:01 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,288
Posted By Tokay444
You guys should talk to some oil engineers. ...

You guys should talk to some oil engineers.
260-270 is nothing on a modern synthetic.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-04-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,288
Posted By NoHaveMSG
You need to do a bit of research. There is so...

You need to do a bit of research. There is so much documented info here from people shearing their UOA's which would be the ultimate deciding factor. There was someone in the UOA thread that...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-03-2019, 08:50 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,288
Posted By ZDan
Quantify how "not good". Hydrodynamic wedge is...

Quantify how "not good".
Hydrodynamic wedge is a thing. Oil temps do get higher with sustained high rpm, but at the same time rpms provide film strength. 270F is not a problem for lubrication...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-01-2019, 06:53 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 17,288
Posted By ZDan
Ah, but we have data showing that the pressure...

Ah, but we have data showing that the pressure drop from running a cooler exactly negates the pressure benefit from having cooler oil!

Check it:...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-03-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 57,772
Posted By rice_classic
Some overdue updates

The FINAL ICSCC race was at the end of August and with everything going on I just haven't had a chance to update...
Totemo and were only a few points away in the championship in CT4 going into this...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-11-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 252,116
Posted By pogofx
TSW Bathurst Gunmetal 17x8 35mm Offset ...

TSW Bathurst
Gunmetal
17x8
35mm Offset
Slightly Concave design.
Right at 40lbs mounted/balanced.
Flush fit with a little negative camber.
Wrapped here in Michelin PS4S's - 245/40/17.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-26-2019, 10:41 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 228,721
Posted By fminicooper
carid.com do not buy from ebay, they have...

carid.com

do not buy from ebay, they have the incorrect picture, shows xp735 but they deliver xp650
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-21-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 57,772
Posted By rice_classic
Worthwhile update

If anyone was thinking about getting into racing - now is the time especially as we enter the off season where used race cars get really affordable. The T4 class in SCCA is very good and cost...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-30-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 44,223
Posted By atomicalex
Wheel Directory: Enkei PF01 17x8.0 +45

Plenty of clearance, at least as much as the OEM wheels from the spokes (actually probably about 3mm more to the face. The barrel is similar to OEM, maybe a hair more clearance.



I have the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-25-2019, 10:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,438
Posted By Mr.ac
Well I'm not a fan of Motul, so naturally I would...

Well I'm not a fan of Motul, so naturally I would say it's due to the shitty tranny fluid. Lol

Have you tried changing tranny fluid?
As a Redline fan boy I would recommend Redline. Cause it's...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-15-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 23,999
Posted By strat61caster
What's a "car show"? ...

What's a "car show"?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_tjM8eEqUo
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-07-2019, 09:26 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 252,116
Posted By mixxxx
TRD forged 17x7.5+43 No spacers required ...

TRD forged 17x7.5+43
No spacers required

https://i.imgur.com/PLO8UsT.jpg
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-24-2019, 06:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,795
Posted By RickyBobby
"Eligible oil products can be purchased together...

"Eligible oil products can be purchased together on one (1) receipt or purchased separately and, if submitted by mail, must be combined in one (1) envelope. Limit of four (4) rebates per household,...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-19-2019, 03:53 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 103,124
Posted By timurrrr
I've created a new post to build a list of wheels...

I've created a new post to build a list of wheels that fit Brembos, and I intend to keep it up to date:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135328

Please post specs and photos of...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-19-2019, 03:30 AM
Replies: 367
Views: 252,116
Posted By timurrrr
Lightbulb Which wheels clear 17+ BRZ Performance Package Brembos

Hi folks,

I have a '17 BRZ with PP, and recently started looking for aftermarket wheels.
To my disappointment, it turned out that those Brembos are so big that many wheels don't fit.
On top of...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-19-2019, 02:06 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 23,665
Posted By BRZ FAMILY FUN
They were the 17X8 ET40

They were the 17X8 ET40
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-15-2019, 11:42 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 44,103
Posted By VerusEric
Thanks for the feedback! Awesome job on the...

Thanks for the feedback! Awesome job on the retrofitting for washer fluid!



Yes, each kit comes with 2013-2016 and 2017+ fog light mounting at this time. We revised the kits as of 2019 so...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-13-2019, 08:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,835
Posted By 949 Racing
AR-1, RR, RC-1 tire testing

Testing was done on our Supermiata S1 racecar but we thought the 86verse might appreciate the insights. As covered below, weather conditions made it impossible to get repeatable and clean lap times....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-13-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 57,772
Posted By rice_classic
The 'hypersmooth' on the gopro was turned on so...

The 'hypersmooth' on the gopro was turned on so you get this weird pendulum effect from the camera. This cool thing is that the steadiness really shows how bumpy some of the track is as you can see...
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