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Forum: Engine Swaps 03-18-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 401
Posted By matt88
Queensland Style LS Swap

Oh no, it's another LS swap!

Anyway here's my swap. You may have seen me asking questions in the forum over the last few years to guide me in the right direction. It's now finished, registered,...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-10-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 31,871
Posted By RedReplicant
I wanted to add some color to the car so I...

I wanted to add some color to the car so I grabbed some of the STI mirror covers from Japan

https://i.imgur.com/iGk3zdJ.jpeg

New window net and new Schroth harness went into the car, still...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-21-2024, 11:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By smoltz
Thanks for the feedback everyone. I pulled the...

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I pulled the trigger on it... I'll report back how it holds up after a bunch of TT events this year
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-21-2024, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By Wangspeed
Tradeoffs. A strong chassis mounted one has the...

Tradeoffs. A strong chassis mounted one has the potential to wreck all sorts of havoc if you turn the car into a shovel. I'm still on my first APR lip, fingers crossed. Of course, now that I wrote...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-21-2024, 11:30 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,376
Posted By lutfy
Been running APR since 2017. Ran both the 300 and...

Been running APR since 2017. Ran both the 300 and 200 rear wings. The 2D with gurney flap was marginally faster (2/10 at Dominion) but hard to decipher the difference.

The 2D wing can go down on...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-10-2024, 08:23 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,631
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 02-07-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 75,264
Posted By Opie
#19 is clean, this car looks unmolested...

#19 is clean, this car looks unmolested...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-06-2024, 11:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,738
Posted By RedReplicant
It seems that it is very easy to induce endlink...

It seems that it is very easy to induce endlink bind on these cars and a lot of off the shelf coilovers make contact with the endlink under certain circumstances.

I can't give you an exact...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-05-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 75,264
Posted By Opie
Rebuilt engine was installed on Sunday...#19 now...

Rebuilt engine was installed on Sunday...#19 now just needs a detailing.

https://youtu.be/EdNE4MxRXKQ
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-03-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,936
Posted By Opie
Some of you may be wondering, what was the final...

Some of you may be wondering, what was the final cost to rebuild this motor. I've included the parts spreadsheet below. $1,359.94 in parts + $100 machine shop. Total = $1,459.94

This engine also...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-30-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 75,264
Posted By Opie
OK, so spent some diag time on #19 today, here is...

OK, so spent some diag time on #19 today, here is what I found.

I went ahead and removed the exhaust manifold and found why the oil was all leaking out...the oil pan had been removed previously...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-23-2024, 09:17 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 75,264
Posted By Opie
Almost forgot, #18 is getting its cage...

Almost forgot, #18 is getting its cage...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-18-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,936
Posted By Opie
Realized that I actually had the main bearings,...

Realized that I actually had the main bearings, it was the rod bearing that have not arrived, so I got the block halves cleaned out and cylinders honed, installed the main bearings, checked...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-15-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,631
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: Member's Car Journals 01-05-2024, 10:09 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 31,871
Posted By RedReplicant
Few things - Put together a quick harness...

Few things -

Put together a quick harness for my CanChecked MCE18 expander. Pretty neat, you can plug it in to USB with the car off and it'll let you configure it as a Haltech Expander, as well...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-04-2024, 05:49 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 81,053
Posted By ML
I was on a podcast talking about hillclimbs. ...

I was on a podcast talking about hillclimbs.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blind-apex-podcast/id1668095293?i=1000628129076
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-23-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 83,895
Posted By Opie
So I was at Sebring 2 weeks ago, prepared to set...

So I was at Sebring 2 weeks ago, prepared to set a new PB and on day 1, 2nd session this happened...my Invidia Full Titanium exhaust's weld failed where it attaches to the front pipe. This ended my...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-21-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,631
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 12-20-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,430
Posted By autoracer86
you should try using a GL-4 only oil in the trans...

you should try using a GL-4 only oil in the trans vs a GL-4/GL-5 hybrid. I switched out my gear 300 for amsoil MTL and felt the shifts were smoother. Mostly a piece of mind thing in the end... Kinda...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-07-2023, 04:02 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 109,242
Posted By DIY
Hey guys, the new video is up. Feel free to drop...

Hey guys, the new video is up. Feel free to drop any questions below.

https://youtu.be/sYJR-skXxwI
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-03-2023, 07:33 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 31,871
Posted By 949 Racing
Most radials are fastest when inside temps on...

Most radials are fastest when inside temps on loaded side (left tires on clockwise track) are 15-20 hotter than shoulder with a fairly even gradient across tread. Inside tires will be cooler. Some...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-16-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 75,264
Posted By Opie
#18 had a very successful test at Sebring over...

#18 had a very successful test at Sebring over the 4/5 weekend. Nate is pleased with the car. Next up, ECUtek tune, then full cage.

More non-86 content:
Picked this up on October 30th, clean...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-13-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,134
Posted By 949 Racing
Haven't posted here because the first batches are...

Haven't posted here because the first batches are 15 and 17" 4 lug. We started taking orders for those a while ago and they're due here in the next month or so. 17 & 18" 5 lug next!

Here are some...
Forum: Engine Swaps 11-09-2023, 05:51 PM
Replies: 472
Views: 87,137
Posted By Irace86.2.0
Got everything together yesterday. Checked for...

Got everything together yesterday. Checked for exhaust leaks today after the exhaust sealant had a day to seal. Adjusted the pedal height back down because everything is releasing and shifting...
Forum: Engine Swaps 11-08-2023, 02:45 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 87,137
Posted By Irace86.2.0
I pulled the transmission out...again. I keep...

I pulled the transmission out...again. I keep telling my wife it'll be the last time. It is never the last time.

I pulled the clutch. I noticed a little bit of wear to part of the flywheel, but...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-08-2023, 01:48 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 109,242
Posted By DIY
Hey guys, it has been a while! I have 2 new...

Hey guys, it has been a while!

I have 2 new videos for you. It's explained in the videos but basically I built a big trolley so I can keep the car lifted up high so it's easier to work on and can...
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: Member's Car Journals 10-31-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 83,895
Posted By Opie
Made it back out to Barber this past weekend with...

Made it back out to Barber this past weekend with the car, new PB....still seeking that sub 1:40 lap. Car ran and drove perfectly all weekend!

https://youtu.be/geySewIwD8E
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-31-2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,631
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 10-31-2023, 12:23 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 45,035
Posted By villainous_frx
Winter tires on both cars, and I guess a 2023...

Winter tires on both cars, and I guess a 2023 season recap:
Parts/Maintenance: Wang, wheel bearings, axles, tires, dialing in flex fuel tune.
Kilometers: 265kish to 273k km.
Track/AutoX: 4...
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