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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-25-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,014
Posted By DocWalt
It's not that strong, people break NC...

It's not that strong, people break NC transmissions regularly. It's marginally stronger than the ND trans while having a lot of disadvantages.


Spring rates, bar rates, shock valving, etc. are...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-23-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,420
Posted By DocWalt
Good to finally meet a bunch of y'all at...

Good to finally meet a bunch of y'all at Charlotte, even if I was breaking up the Twin party this weekend! Was planning on driving my car, but last minute change of plans while my shocks are off for...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-16-2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,503
Posted By DocWalt
Lap looks pretty solid, especially considering...

Lap looks pretty solid, especially considering the damp morning and still puddly patches!
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-16-2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,175
Posted By DocWalt
Did my first event of the year in my car this...

Did my first event of the year in my car this past weekend, was planning on killing off my old tires... Turns out they were already dead and off pace. Oh well!
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-11-2024, 11:34 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,175
Posted By DocWalt
Thank you! Really loving just building the car...

Thank you! Really loving just building the car that I want and that fits my vision.

Building a BRZ RS over here haha
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-10-2024, 09:42 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,175
Posted By DocWalt
Got my 17x10 ET48 Konig Ultragrams from Vision...

Got my 17x10 ET48 Konig Ultragrams from Vision Speedworks a while back, finally got tires on (245/40R17 Yokohama A052) and test fit yesterday with my normal 13mm front spacers and no rear spacers....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-04-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,175
Posted By DocWalt
My wife bought my old RX-8 back, so my time will...

My wife bought my old RX-8 back, so my time will be a bit divided between two cars :)


https://i.postimg.cc/xTSBkTdB/PXL-20240329-213628269.jpg
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-01-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1,505
Views: 275,861
Posted By DocWalt
"lack of maintenance" on a sealed part? ~18k...

"lack of maintenance" on a sealed part?

~18k miles and 400 autocross runs with wide sticky tires. "abuse" would be a good way to put it.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-25-2024, 01:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,391
Posted By DocWalt
0 front toe, yes.

0 front toe, yes.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-19-2024, 11:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,583
Posted By DocWalt
For funsies, I replaced the other side wheel...

For funsies, I replaced the other side wheel bearing bearing with an SKF since that side was also trashed. Looks the same as OEM.

Now we race to see which brand needs to be replaced first, haha.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-19-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,391
Posted By DocWalt
What's your toe? Inner edge wear is almost always...

What's your toe? Inner edge wear is almost always from toe and not camber.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-09-2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,583
Posted By DocWalt
First gen front hubs bolt right into a second gen...

First gen front hubs bolt right into a second gen and work perfectly fine. I replaced mine with a Timken which is *much* chunkier. Time will tell if it holds up better.
...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-07-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1,505
Views: 275,861
Posted By DocWalt
I have exactly 400 autocross runs on the car and...

I have exactly 400 autocross runs on the car and ~18k miles haha
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-06-2024, 07:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,583
Posted By DocWalt
Does anybody know what's different about second...

Does anybody know what's different about second gen front hubs? Nobody seems to know. Rear hubs are the same between generations. Considering the GR86 still has the steel knuckles I'd assume the bolt...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-01-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 24,321
Posted By DocWalt
I'm 6'4" and had plenty of space with a helmet in...

I'm 6'4" and had plenty of space with a helmet in first gen, second gen is definitely tighter, my helmet touches the roof now. I think the seat sits a little higher but it also seems to have stiffer...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-19-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 267
Views: 86,577
Posted By DocWalt
Another alternative version:...

Another alternative version: https://outboundmotorsports.com/products/gr86-brz-anti-squat-bumpsteer-correction-mount
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-12-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,175
Posted By DocWalt
I didn't remove the front bumper, in theory you...

I didn't remove the front bumper, in theory you "should" remove it so you can drill out the backing piece of the bumper (behind the lower gray piece) so the rubber inserts can get more of a bite on...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-10-2024, 08:24 PM
Replies: 1,505
Views: 275,861
Posted By DocWalt
Installed the Racebred splitter. ...

Installed the Racebred splitter.


https://i.postimg.cc/MZ0TkJrw/PXL-20240210-153139160.jpg
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-10-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,175
Posted By DocWalt
Installed the Racebred splitter last night/today....

Installed the Racebred splitter last night/today. I made it really hard on myself by wanting to keep the stock undertrays so I could drive the car without the splitter installed, I succeeded though...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-05-2024, 09:09 AM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,303
Posted By DocWalt
"I just started the car with the new mounts and...

"I just started the car with the new mounts and I'm headed to RockAuto to order some replacement WRX mounts now."

sounds about right, those look like Cusco motor mounts and they are AWFUL haha
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-17-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 86,577
Posted By DocWalt
I realized I never chimed in here with my...

I realized I never chimed in here with my experience on the GPSports version of this.

No changes in ride height, but 9kg/mm rear springs over here.


I posted initital impressions...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-15-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,175
Posted By DocWalt
Designed an intake snorkel like the GR Cup cars....

Designed an intake snorkel like the GR Cup cars. No clue if it fits first gens, *should* fit second gens but haven't had a chance to pull my bumper and triple check my work. It fits the airbox fine...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 01-15-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 134,325
Posted By DocWalt
Designed an intake snorkel like the GR Cup cars....

Designed an intake snorkel like the GR Cup cars. No clue if it fits first gens, *should* fit second gens but haven't had a chance to pull my bumper and triple check my work. It fits the airbox fine...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-03-2024, 11:28 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,391
Posted By DocWalt
So multiple things... Nowhere near enough...

So multiple things...

Nowhere near enough front camber for 200TW tires if you want to optimize the setup. I've got -5 degrees up front. Rear is... fine?


What spring rates? What swaybars?

...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-21-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,175
Posted By DocWalt
I got my splitter blade for next year, just...

I got my splitter blade for next year, just waiting on the brackets. Seems like a pretty nice product so far! Not too heavy, which is good.

https://i.postimg.cc/63gdny8x/PXL-20231220-230459892.jpg...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-13-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,175
Posted By DocWalt
Off to NNJR at Metlife Stadium for my final event...

Off to NNJR at Metlife Stadium for my final event of the year, it was warm enough and we got 6 runs (or in my case 8 after some re-runs) and the car was a blast. Just some small setup tweaks since...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-06-2023, 01:36 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,175
Posted By DocWalt
I did an autocross yesterday with Motorsports NE...

I did an autocross yesterday with Motorsports NE at MetLife stadium. The recent car changes have been... simply put, incredible. I took top PAX (non-SCCA event using their own PAX) and fastest raw...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-31-2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,175
Posted By DocWalt
Installed the GP Sports "rear traction member...

Installed the GP Sports "rear traction member collar" aka the "traction mod" that reduces the rear anti-squat for a more compliant suspension and better ability to put power down. Initial testing on...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-25-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,175
Posted By DocWalt
Working on some now for someone :) Made some...

Working on some now for someone :) Made some tweaks for NASA legality and I'm printing them in ASA so I know they're UV and temp stable.

The Nylon 12 CF *may not* be UV stable (Nylon is not, but...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-24-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 13,175
Posted By DocWalt
Ansix Auto reported a good deal of pressure drop...

Ansix Auto reported a good deal of pressure drop with the stock heat exchanger in place with an oil cooler kit stacked on it and it seemed to be backed up with the data they shared.

I also bought...
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