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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-24-2016, 07:54 AM
Replies: 468
Views: 187,723
Posted By smbstyle
Have been battling this issue for almost a year...

Have been battling this issue for almost a year now. This past weekend I got 2 CEL codes, P0300 and P0302 after a session at Sebring.

Took the hood off for the rest of the weekend - not a single...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-08-2016, 08:41 PM
Replies: 589
Views: 177,850
Posted By smbstyle
Hey I dont have the specs on me (they're in our...

Hey I dont have the specs on me (they're in our trailer out in TX) but it's the same settings that RCE posted up on their Facebook page; recommended initial settings for the T2. Shoot them an email...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-02-2016, 08:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 16,116
Posted By smbstyle
from my AP cost/benefit analysis:...

from my AP cost/benefit analysis: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94608

40 days out of AP rotors, 15 days out of the pads

The OEM setup was costing me approximately $85.76/track...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-17-2015, 10:04 AM
Replies: 1,479
Views: 553,317
Posted By smbstyle
I feel like this video is relevant to this...

I feel like this video is relevant to this thread, even though it was a track day.... (rain @ COTA + bald NT01s = drift session)

(apologies for the poor quality, i didnt set spot metering to on...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-15-2015, 07:59 AM
Replies: 468
Views: 187,723
Posted By smbstyle
Took the car to RevWorks and we wrapped the...

Took the car to RevWorks and we wrapped the header, added a ground and went to 1 step colder plugs last Friday.

Then, at Sebring, we did some testing. Session 1 in the AM, ran for 15 minutes, no...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-07-2015, 09:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 24,644
Posted By smbstyle
Update - passenger side rotor finally cracked to...

Update - passenger side rotor finally cracked to the outer edge, after 40 DAYS! Changed both out, but drivers side could probably get a few more days out of it... Incredible!

Chart and numbers...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-25-2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 148,217
Posted By smbstyle
I am by no means an expert, I've been to TWS...

I am by no means an expert, I've been to TWS once, but got lots of tips from one of our chief instructors, Marc Sherrin, who I believe has a TWS lap record with NASA, and I ended up getting a 1:59...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-18-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 148,217
Posted By smbstyle
Yes sir, flat through T5, T7, T9 and T12.

Yes sir, flat through T5, T7, T9 and T12.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-18-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 148,217
Posted By smbstyle
Okay its uploaded

Okay its uploaded
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-18-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 148,217
Posted By smbstyle
I'm going I'm going.... on 3mpbs internet, it...

I'm going I'm going.... on 3mpbs internet, it takes a while! :lol:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-18-2015, 11:00 AM
Replies: 468
Views: 187,723
Posted By smbstyle
Pretty much how I feel every time I get the P035x...

Pretty much how I feel every time I get the P035x code....

https://protouchphotography.smugmug.com/photos/i-WdtbTcx/0/O/i-WdtbTcx.jpg
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-18-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 148,217
Posted By smbstyle
Here's your TWS CCW benchmark :D , I also should...

Here's your TWS CCW benchmark :D , I also should get a handicap as I did this while having the flu...

NA Texas World Speedway (TWS), CCW config / 1:59.89 (AIM Solo II DL)/ Scott Bartlett /...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-30-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 64,365
Posted By smbstyle
I recognize that road! Hwy 36 coming in from...

I recognize that road! Hwy 36 coming in from Lyons.

I love Estes Park... wish I lived out there. My family used to own the Deer Crest on Fall River Road. Been out there a bunch of times....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-17-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 24,644
Posted By smbstyle
Yeah the Torque RT700 has been absolutely...

Yeah the Torque RT700 has been absolutely flawless, definitely recommend swapping to that. I was getting the same/similar results in the stock brakes with the RT700; just flush and leave it - no need...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-15-2015, 11:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 24,644
Posted By smbstyle
AP rotors are now at 31 days and counting. Still...

AP rotors are now at 31 days and counting. Still heat checking, but no cracks running to an edge....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-23-2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 148,217
Posted By smbstyle
Yes, fronts are pretty much as low as they go....

Yes, fronts are pretty much as low as they go. I'd measure the ride height for you but the car wont be back at my house for another two weeks. Rake means the rear sits up a bit higher than the front...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-23-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 148,217
Posted By smbstyle
I think I've got the NA 86 record for Barber now!...

I think I've got the NA 86 record for Barber now!

NA Barber Motorsports Park / 1:47.11 / Scott Bartlett / Sept 20, 2015 / HKS Drop-in Filter w/ snorkel mod, OFT custom tuned by TopSpeed...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-11-2015, 08:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 24,644
Posted By smbstyle
Good point! Although not required to track the...

Good point! Although not required to track the car, the TF brake cooling kit I believe helps with pad life from my experience.

I tracked the car with just pads and fluid at first.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-10-2015, 11:12 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 24,644
Posted By smbstyle
Yeah, good point! Looks like the going rate for...

Yeah, good point! Looks like the going rate for an AP Sprint Kit is around $1,500...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-10-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 24,644
Posted By smbstyle
Yeah, absolutely, good point, AND not to mention...

Yeah, absolutely, good point, AND not to mention the performance difference... These numbers don't count the constant brake service, cost of band aids & gauze, beer, caliper rebuilds, brake cleaner,...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-10-2015, 09:22 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 49,707
Posted By smbstyle
So after 6 months of running the BBK, I want to...

So after 6 months of running the BBK, I want to provide some insight on my consumables of the AP Sprint Kit (what you can use to justify to your wife/significant other why you "need" this kit!)
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-10-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 24,644
Posted By smbstyle
AP Sprint BBK - The cost/benefit review

So after 6 months of running the BBK, I want to provide some insight on my consumables of the AP Sprint Kit (what you can use to justify to your wife/significant other why you "need" this kit!)
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-04-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 20,914
Posted By smbstyle
So I spoke with someone in the technical dept at...

So I spoke with someone in the technical dept at Simpson, who advised me "neither" the Hybrid or Hybrid Sport are "intended" or designed for use with 3 point belts, however both are compatible, and...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-03-2015, 09:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 20,914
Posted By smbstyle
Also for head and neck restraints, I've picked up...

Also for head and neck restraints, I've picked up the Simpson Hybrid Sport since I routinely hop into street cars on the track, and it is a bit better of a system for OEM belts than the HANS (I've...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-02-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 31,495
Posted By smbstyle
Forgive me if I thought your idea was imposing...

Forgive me if I thought your idea was imposing speed limits, as your original post on this thread made it seem the case.

Again, I'll continue to state there is always room for improvement, but...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-02-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 31,495
Posted By smbstyle
And to elaborate on infrastructure; If/when costs...

And to elaborate on infrastructure; If/when costs come down on SAFER barriers, well probably look back in 20 years and wonder how the hell tracks could be lined with concrete (look back at pics on...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-02-2015, 04:15 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 31,495
Posted By smbstyle
Either reading comprehension is not your...

Either reading comprehension is not your strong-suit or you are totally ignoring the above message and are after the sensationalism of the issue.

Did I say that we can't improve incident rates, or...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-01-2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 31,495
Posted By smbstyle
This is for sure getting blown out of proportion,...

This is for sure getting blown out of proportion, with your thread title and opening remarks, as if HPDE participants are getting killed on a weekly basis. THEY ARE NOT. I believe you are referring...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-17-2015, 09:02 AM
Replies: 468
Views: 187,723
Posted By smbstyle
Update: After replacing the coil pack on Cyl #2...

Update: After replacing the coil pack on Cyl #2 TWICE now, I received a P0302 and P0300 multiple times throughout the day at Sebring this past weekend (Cyl # 2 and random misfire code). No noticeable...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-28-2015, 01:43 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 49,707
Posted By smbstyle
Also tried to beat my personal best (2:35.9 @...

Also tried to beat my personal best (2:35.9 @ Sebring) which was done at night in very cool conditions on a corded set of NT01s, but it was just too damn hot.

BRZ at Sebring with Chin Motorsports...
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