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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-31-2021, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,413
Posted By CSG Mike
Mike's 2022 BRZ on SoWS, 10 hours after taking delivery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33re4-GdflA

Lots of errors, as I've very much feeling the car out!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-03-2021, 03:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,853
Posted By CSG Mike
Ducting is always a last resort. It introduces...

Ducting is always a last resort. It introduces thermal stress from the temperature swings that you ideally want to avoid.


Real world example: Porsche RS-R GT-LM cover up the brake duct as much...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-28-2020, 01:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,796
Posted By CSG Mike
The grandfathering allowance was only for cars...

The grandfathering allowance was only for cars already present in 2019. Your NS2R would put you into street class.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-27-2020, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,796
Posted By pcs
Saw you out there, dude, gettin' after it! Too...

Saw you out there, dude, gettin' after it! Too bad you couldn't stick around for Sunday.

99% certain the grandfather was for those who competed in 2019 with a vehicle that was previously in...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-11-2020, 03:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,796
Posted By treedodger
I think that's correct. Post on the FB 86Cup page...

I think that's correct. Post on the FB 86Cup page to get a more definitive answer from someone on the 86Cup board.

Another alternative is to pick up some OEM wheels for your SX2's, and keep your...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-11-2020, 01:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,796
Posted By doodoobrown
I believe the grace period is in regards to...

I believe the grace period is in regards to leniency in regards to new rules regarding LSD, camber bolts, plates, etc. Anything other than SX2s will land you in Touring automatically. Not 100% sure...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-28-2019, 12:46 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,775
Posted By showrun
Closing the loop, after massive hours of...

Closing the loop, after massive hours of obsessive reading, I decided on the following:

225/45Z GT Radial Champiro SX2. Save the RS-4 as an incremental upgrade for next time.
6UL 17x8 +40mm
SPC...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-22-2019, 05:00 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,775
Posted By rice_classic
Don't overthink it. Buy, mount, balance, track...

Don't overthink it. Buy, mount, balance, track day!

Part of the fun of all this is learning. I remember one race season, I tried 4 different brake compounds and 4 different tire compounds. It...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-21-2019, 11:08 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,775
Posted By treedodger
What are you looking in a tire? Lowest...

What are you looking in a tire?
Lowest laptimes?
Good for learning?
Low cost? (maybe not if cost is not really a factor)

Stock tires and cheap tires (SX2, RSRR, RT615K) are great for learning,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-18-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 22,395
Posted By Beachin86
I think this thread is going to save me a lot of...

I think this thread is going to save me a lot of future frustration! I've had this intermittent starting issue and ruled out the battery, starter, fuses, and an incorrectly-diagnosed wheel lock...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-15-2019, 05:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,857
Posted By ZDan
Dayum... I instruct so I only have to pay a $50...

Dayum...
I instruct so I only have to pay a $50 fee for the time trial at the 2-day events I go to. But I tend to spend a freaking fortune elsewhere. Don't ask me what I spent on tires last year...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-15-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,857
Posted By 14stu
Back in 2009 I ordered a set of high quality...

Back in 2009 I ordered a set of high quality magnetic numbers and letters for autox, I still have them but retired them in 2014 after 5 years and well over 100 autox events. I occasionally still run...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-06-2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,857
Posted By strat61caster
You can also cut out the magnet sheets for...

You can also cut out the magnet sheets for numbers so you can swap them around for different groups requiring different numbers, co-drivers, mood, blowing sound and getting a second chance, etc.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-06-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,857
Posted By fatoni
100% what I was looking to do. What organizer do...

100% what I was looking to do. What organizer do you run with?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-26-2018, 11:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,672
Posted By Bonburner
Just track your car hard without an oil cooler...

Just track your car hard without an oil cooler and pay little to no mind on your oil temp/pressure and do an oil analysis. See if any excess wear. If no wear, then you're fine at your level of...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-26-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,672
Posted By ZDan
I don't agree. I think that now more than ever...

I don't agree. I think that now more than ever they have tremendous capacity to ensure vehicle and engine longevity for reasonable $$$, much much more so than in the past.

It is no more or less...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-24-2018, 02:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,672
Posted By SuperTom
Im not really upset about it just wanted to see...

Im not really upset about it just wanted to see you type all that. Merry Christmas!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-24-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,672
Posted By ZDan
Myself and #1 competitor in COMSCC time trials do...

Myself and #1 competitor in COMSCC time trials do not run oil coolers in our BRZs. 10-15 track days per year, track days consisting of four ~15 minute sessions. My car runs 270°F - 275°F while...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-24-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,672
Posted By SuperTom
So is this no good for a few 20 min HPDE sessions...

So is this no good for a few 20 min HPDE sessions a year? I cant believe our cars in stock form can't handle that at all???
I don't like the idea of adding weight to the front of the car with a...
Forum: Southern California 10-26-2018, 12:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,342
Posted By re-animator
i have the rt615k+ tires as well and they work...

i have the rt615k+ tires as well and they work great as a daily in southern california where it never rains. TBH though i'm not sure its worth paying the premium for them if you want to use as a DD....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-21-2018, 02:43 PM
Replies: 960
Views: 299,352
Posted By ShawnP19
Heck of a setup. Kudos Sent from my SM-G935V...

Heck of a setup. Kudos

Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-13-2018, 11:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,201
Posted By BlueWhelan
You cannot beat the improvement per dollar ratio...

You cannot beat the improvement per dollar ratio that good tires provide. Always tires 1st.

I run the Conti ExtremeContact Sports currently and I love them (225/45/17). Are you familiar with the...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-13-2018, 10:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,201
Posted By Guru Woodman
What can I say. It is a different car. More...

What can I say. It is a different car. More serious and grown up. My cornering speed is higher and it feels like the limits are further away. It feels more planted and steering response is more point...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-26-2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 960
Views: 299,352
Posted By SK86
I'm sure you can order it through the dealer, but...

I'm sure you can order it through the dealer, but it is a lighter blue stitching than the Series.Blue.
Forum: Announcements, Contests, Giveaways 04-24-2016, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 566
Posted By SK86
Rifle

Rifle
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-14-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 960
Views: 299,352
Posted By Rifle
http://i.imgur.com/MJ3qqQz.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/MJ3qqQz.jpg
Forum: Announcements, Contests, Giveaways 04-10-2016, 12:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 937
Posted By Rifle
Spring is here in Maryland.. Yet it's 37 degrees!...

Spring is here in Maryland.. Yet it's 37 degrees! Only half the trees are bloomed!

http://i.imgur.com/OxxeBVeh.jpg
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-04-2016, 02:43 AM
Replies: 960
Views: 299,352
Posted By Luftwaffel
http://i.imgur.com/yO9DCpQ.jpg Not bad for a...

http://i.imgur.com/yO9DCpQ.jpg

Not bad for a cell snap.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-25-2016, 05:06 PM
Replies: 960
Views: 299,352
Posted By Luftwaffel
http://i.imgur.com/ASbMIZB.jpg ...

http://i.imgur.com/ASbMIZB.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/awUDeKM.jpg

Finally more or less put back together. Also yes I know my wideband is lean, I forgot to calibrate it.
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