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Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-16-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 37,014
Posted By Pat
Godspeed, Tristor. I saw that on Facebook. ...

Godspeed, Tristor. I saw that on Facebook. Another chapter begins...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-27-2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,898
Posted By finch1750
There's nothing really mechanical that is likely...

There's nothing really mechanical that is likely to fail at a certain mileage. In 190k+ miles these are the only age related issues:

1) multiple bushings needing replacement
2) axle was stuck in...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-06-2021, 07:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 46,793
Posted By Daily86
I did reuse the original parts. No worries. Just...

I did reuse the original parts. No worries. Just wanted to get the information out.

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-06-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 46,793
Posted By Daily86
Great write up, however, when I order the gaskets...

Great write up, however, when I order the gaskets this is what I got. None of these were correct. The drain and overflow plugs are actually crush washers, both the same size. The fill plug is an...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-04-2021, 08:50 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 109,435
Posted By 949 Racing
Roll bar progress

PLEASE DON'T QUOTE THIS HUGE POST just to ask a question
It's my thread, I'll see it :)


Been a while since we last updated..

- Switching to 18x10's for 2021. Offset TBD but currently...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-01-2021, 11:01 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 109,236
Posted By DIY
I spent some time on the weekend installing...

I spent some time on the weekend installing everything into the rear end. All control arms, drive shafts and the new 5x114.3 wheel bearings.

https://i.imgur.com/KMCZwWm.jpg?1
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-26-2021, 04:18 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 109,236
Posted By DIY
I have started working on getting the engine...

I have started working on getting the engine mounted in the car, first step was to make a basic low profile dolly long enough to carry the engine and trans mounted together.
...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 08-29-2020, 09:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 46,793
Posted By tbox
Thank you OP for the instructions but everyone...

Thank you OP for the instructions but everyone following the DIY please be aware that the drain plug torque value may be incorrect. Even the referenced service manual had inconsistent Nm to ft-lbs...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-10-2020, 02:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,794
Posted By timurrrr
New wheel from APEX: EC-7R, forged

APEX wheels have invited me for a photoshoot of their upcoming EC-7R forged wheels!
They even kindly allowed me to share the photos I took on my phone with you.

https://i.imgur.com/kDdjODg.jpg?1...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-04-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,307,227
Posted By 14stu
Your summer tires will be fine. Summer tires...

Your summer tires will be fine. Summer tires don't do great when it's cold but that's mostly due to chemical changes in the compounds at low temps. At the track, you'll get em up to temperature and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-28-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,797
Posted By tomm.brz
he had the recall done like 3 times because...

he had the recall done like 3 times because Toyota's mechanic suck
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-28-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,797
Posted By tomm.brz
Not much to say at this point.. Go to a...

Not much to say at this point..
Go to a reputable Subaru mechanic, they know how to build these engines and they know how to read the manuals: a thing that the retarded Toyota mechanics (at least...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-25-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 37,014
Posted By ka-titties
Yo that rabbit is bad ass. A+ content. ...

Yo that rabbit is bad ass.

A+ content. Will continue to follow.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-25-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,234
Posted By WolfpackS2k
I'd go for it. S2000s are rock solid, especially...

I'd go for it. S2000s are rock solid, especially when cared for. And an F20C doesn't even notice an extra 8psi of boost (reliably speaking). Just know that the the type of supercharger that car...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-24-2020, 10:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,234
Posted By CSG Mike
Vtech. lol.

Vtech. lol.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-24-2020, 03:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,856
Posted By weederr33
Those were my thoughts too. A lot of it was...

Those were my thoughts too. A lot of it was unnecessary or not well thought out. As well, I find the need to change the clutch for a vortech kit to be overkill. The comments though are still golden...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-20-2020, 11:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,155
Posted By TommyW
They’re all overkill until you learn to drive...

They’re all overkill until you learn to
drive the car with stock tires
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-20-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,320
Posted By Tcoat
Oh there are several factors I didn't go into or...

Oh there are several factors I didn't go into or just sort of implied.
R&D engineering and testing
Overhead such as business licenses, taxes, permits, insurance
Warranty costs (warranty claims...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-20-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,320
Posted By churchx
Tcout: in addition to last sentence i'd add also...

Tcout: in addition to last sentence i'd add also bit that rep companies don't have to recoup R&D costs unlike brand ones that do, not just because manufacturing & QA costs. Not always the case and...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-20-2020, 08:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,320
Posted By Tcoat
I have worked as management in Tier One (OEM)...

I have worked as management in Tier One (OEM) automotive parts manufacturing for 30 years now and truly do not understand how people do not get this very basic concept.


Here are some FACTS on...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-19-2020, 11:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,320
Posted By CSG Mike
Finish, quality, weight, are often of lesser...

Finish, quality, weight, are often of lesser quality with reps.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-19-2020, 07:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,320
Posted By soundman98
then keep the wheels you have... if you're so...

then keep the wheels you have... if you're so broke, reliable transportation should be the priority over looking good.

but in the same breath, you're here because you're driving a $15k-minimum...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-19-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,947
Posted By 86TOYO2k17
Depending on your car usage settings vary a lot. ...

Depending on your car usage settings vary a lot.
But generally for a sporty street/canyon run/ daily with rare weekend warrior setup on a RWD car. 0” to 1/16” total toe out front (not in), and...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-19-2020, 05:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 23,757
Posted By OldSkoolToys
Ok. I'm addressing your saying it only goes...

Ok. I'm addressing your saying it only goes straight. Which is wrong, plain and simple, and has been a false myth going on two decades now.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-19-2020, 03:36 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 23,757
Posted By OldSkoolToys
Absolutely amazing this silliness is still...

Absolutely amazing this silliness is still believed.

My Mk3 would run circles around most cars of that era and it was even more of a GT car than the mk4.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-19-2020, 02:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,320
Posted By re-animator
I always hear people argue that they only want...

I always hear people argue that they only want reps because they can't afford real deal wheels, but there are good companies like Enkei that make good quality wheels at just around the same...
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 02-19-2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,749
Posted By Tcoat
My question of if they have a user name here...

My question of if they have a user name here still stand though. If no then cool but if yes we should get him outta here.
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 02-19-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,749
Posted By royal.brz
Update: as some of you had stated PayPal wouldn't...

Update: as some of you had stated PayPal wouldn't do anything, but did tell me to get in touch with my bank. Soni did so, they ended opening an investigation and giving me my money back.
Thanks for...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-19-2020, 11:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,694
Can be a variety of different things. We've seen...

Can be a variety of different things. We've seen plates that are too tight. Also seen this happen from contamination leading to binding. PM me and we can probably figure it out.

- Andrew
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-19-2020, 09:50 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 37,014
Posted By Code Monkey
Traction control? I on on my 4th, I think, set...

Traction control? I on on my 4th, I think, set of fronts, and still on the first set of rears, but I am always in pedal dance mode on the track.
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