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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-21-2024, 07:04 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,564
Posted By autoracer86
You should see all the ways gas mileage...

You should see all the ways gas mileage calculation is done in Ireland/UK lol
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-07-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,859
Posted By RedReplicant
Dropping wheels hard has been the number one...

Dropping wheels hard has been the number one killer of wheel bearings across track cars for me. Not the normal curb hits, the ones that make you wonder if half the car broke off.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-29-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 563
Posted By gshopper
Metro New York PCA 2024 schedule

MetroNY PCA just released their schedule. Lots of Northeast events. I have run (and now instruct) with this group for many years, and it's full of good people, good drivers, and good events.

FYI,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-13-2023, 11:44 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,564
Posted By GrandSport
Yeah a lot of stuff starts happening with reduced...

Yeah a lot of stuff starts happening with reduced thickness and lower density and viscosity of an incompressible fluid through an oil pump based on rpm.

The auto world has a weird way describing...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-13-2023, 09:42 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,564
Posted By GrandSport
Not to get into semantics again, but flow isn't...

Not to get into semantics again, but flow isn't pressure. Pressure is resistance. Flow is mass/volume per second.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-10-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,564
Posted By gnarjunkie
100% The tricky thing is though that they...

100%

The tricky thing is though that they are also working with much higher stakes and often much higher demands as well.

As an example, I saw a video with a Formula Drift team -- they swap in...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-10-2023, 07:43 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,564
Posted By RT-BRZ
Honestly, when looking at this particular...

Honestly, when looking at this particular problem, it seems like real motorsports provides the answers. In general, I've observed that pretty much every flavor of ICE engine-based motorsports uses...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-10-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,564
Posted By RT-BRZ
That reminds me; I had this kind of debate with a...

That reminds me; I had this kind of debate with a coworker about rear projection televisions and bulb failure. He asserted that the bulbs failed due to frequent power cycles and they specifically...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-10-2023, 04:17 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 21,315
Posted By Lynxis
Also, my mistake, I wrote down that I'm on C21...

Also, my mistake, I wrote down that I'm on C21 but this is incorrect, I'm using the CSG CP compound which is basically their general purpose/dual duty pad.
Forum: Forced Induction 12-04-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,037,014
Posted By johnnyeisu
Here's how mines turned out after the warranty: ...

Here's how mines turned out after the warranty:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un1R2UqdCeg

With the hood open I can hear the crickets, but it's waaaaay quieter. You'd have to really listen for...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-22-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4,944
Views: 1,458,158
Posted By menikmati
Replaced the PCV valve yesterday, old one was...

Replaced the PCV valve yesterday, old one was gummed up and barely rattled.

Repeated the same driving scenarios as before (3rd gear 3-7k WOT pulls) and did some hot starts immediately afterwards....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-12-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By ZDan
Pics bookending the season:

Pics bookending the season:
Forum: Forced Induction 11-11-2023, 12:44 AM
Replies: 4,944
Views: 1,458,158
Posted By ze12o
MAF O-ring

long story short, ive been cleaning my MAF almost every 2 weeks due to MAF fouling. or what i thought it was it at least. my fuel trims would go wack after a few 20psig map pulls.
it would clear...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-08-2023, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By RT-BRZ
You're hitting the right points for sure. The...

You're hitting the right points for sure. The nice part of Brembos or any BBK is that not only do pad swaps get easier but you get the benefits of better brakes. However, the other benefits are...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-07-2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,001
Posted By ZDan
Won T50 class with COMSCC :D

Big thanks to much-beloved friends (who somehow I don't know their names here on the site...): Hector Ruiz and Sash Dias for lettin me borrow their cars for the first two events at NHMS and Palmer...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-04-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By villainous_frx
Money. Fear monger an issue and sell a...

Money. Fear monger an issue and sell a "solution", even if the data shows these solutions do not work.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-01-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,229
OEM top mounts just improve comfort and will be...

OEM top mounts just improve comfort and will be quiet. The KW camber plates are pretty good in that regard, but nothing will be as good as OEM.

You could also use the Pedders top mounts that are...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-30-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 153,093
Posted By TurboLag23
I have CSG FLA V2s, 17x9s, and PS4Ss currently...

I have CSG FLA V2s, 17x9s, and PS4Ss currently (although will likely go to RE71RS once these wear out). I'm on stock RLCAs, and currently at -2.8deg F/-1.7deg R camber, aligned and corner balanced. ...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-26-2023, 11:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By gnarjunkie
And... there's a huge amount of people who have...

And... there's a huge amount of people who have literally dozens of track days on their 2nd gen, with sticky tires, often with aero as well, who have had no actual issues resulting from the pressure...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-23-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4,944
Views: 1,458,158
Posted By menikmati
Replaced the bypass actuator valve, MAF o-ring...

Replaced the bypass actuator valve, MAF o-ring and cleaned/dried the air filter.

I was able to install a majority of the bypass actuator valve by removing the throttle body and 3 vacuum lines off...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-07-2023, 09:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,385
Posted By ZionsWrath
Stop being humble. We know it’s from all that...

Stop being humble. We know it’s from all that power you are putting to the ground. Now we know who taught Buggati about including wheel replacements in the service schedule.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-27-2023, 02:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,748
Posted By justinco
Did some more oil pressure testing while back at...

Did some more oil pressure testing while back at Chuckwalla this past weekend. That video is below, along with some hot laps on the fast tires. Despite the sad baffle results, this car rips, sub 2 is...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-13-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,652
Posted By Desertnate
NA eliminates some good ones. Not many cars...

NA eliminates some good ones. Not many cars today without some sort of FI or hybrid.

Take off the NA restriction and it opens up to the Caddies, Supra, and Nissan Z. Not a lot more options, but...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-08-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 21,315
Posted By Wangspeed
C1. I think I’m at 6 days

C1. I think I’m at 6 days
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-28-2023, 04:34 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 36,223
Posted By ZDan
Blackstone oil analysis results. This was for...

Blackstone oil analysis results. This was for oil that had been in the engine from ~2800 miles up to ~7200 miles on the clock, and included 6 track days at ~45 minutes of track time per track day. ...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-27-2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 183,795
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
The opposite question is also worth considering -...

The opposite question is also worth considering - will the memories of money (well?) spent in their 20s and 30s make working at 65 and worrying about retirement funds easier?
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-25-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 183,795
Posted By Dirty Harry
Unless he has more than one ;)

Unless he has more than one ;)
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-23-2023, 06:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 941
Posted By ZDan
'23 vs. '17 PP at the track

Was super-surprised at 51.5/48.5 weight distribution of the new car with ballast! This is with a '17 spare tire installed in the well, with 120 lb. of steelshot weight bags in and around spare (4x10...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-20-2023, 12:31 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,732
Posted By RedReplicant
Yeah, pretty much the exact reason that I stick...

Yeah, pretty much the exact reason that I stick to power to weight classing with a tire modifier instead of the wild west of time attack style classing where you have 600-700whp cars in “street...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-18-2023, 10:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,732
Posted By RT-BRZ
I don't think there any easy answers. Honestly, I...

I don't think there any easy answers. Honestly, I think you build the car to the best estimate and then replace the engine when it pops and, hopefully, take the opportunity to build it a little...
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