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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
06-27-2017, 01:26 PM
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Just so we're all aware, changing anything on...
Just so we're all aware, changing anything on your car to something other than stock parts makes it incredibly unsafe and unroadworthy and you're definitely going to die. Even if that change makes...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-27-2017, 05:53 AM
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Reliability issues with solid transmission mounts
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gramicci101
Yeah, sorry I forgot to mention the tire sidewall...
Yeah, sorry I forgot to mention the tire sidewall during a rainstorm. That's called cherry picking, by the way. It's a logical fallacy. And none of these rubber bushings make the car safer for road...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-27-2017, 05:02 AM
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Reliability issues with solid transmission mounts
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gramicci101
You definitely need a torque wrench and metric...
You definitely need a torque wrench and metric socket set. The MTEC springs require a specific socket and some extensions and u-joints. People have messed up the threads on that one, so maybe leave...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-27-2017, 04:49 AM
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Reliability issues with solid transmission mounts
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No, it's evidence that the designers engineered...
No, it's evidence that the designers engineered compliance into the system to reduce NVH and stress. Plenty of sports cars, and probably most race cars, have their diffs bolted to the chassis, either...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-27-2017, 04:21 AM
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Reliability issues with solid transmission mounts
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gramicci101
Hahaha, what am I going to do, tell you no? For...
Hahaha, what am I going to do, tell you no?
For drivetrain mods I have:
Whiteline diff carrier bushing inserts
Whiteline transmission insert
Energy Suspension rear shifter bushing
MTEC shift...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-27-2017, 03:18 AM
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Reliability issues with solid transmission mounts
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gramicci101
Sliding out has nothing to do with how stiff the...
Sliding out has nothing to do with how stiff the drivetrain mounts are. That's purely suspension. If you throw 12K springs and massive swaybars on there, then yes. The suspension can't flex and the...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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06-27-2017, 02:47 AM
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Lowered and axles
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Going lower than about an inch stresses the cv...
Going lower than about an inch stresses the cv joint. The stance crowd has parts specifically to raise the subframe and bring the axles back to a somewhat normal angle. That said, plenty of people...
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Southern California
06-27-2017, 02:44 AM
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throttle body
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The OEM throttle body is already oversized for...
The OEM throttle body is already oversized for the engine's needs. Even for mild FI, it's perfectly adequate. If you were going with forced induction and it was becoming a point of restriction, then...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
06-26-2017, 03:51 PM
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Somewhere between the guys wanting to go 19x10.5...
Somewhere between the guys wanting to go 19x10.5 on OEM suspension and the guys worried about needing to roll fenders if they go with OEM size tires from a different brand has got to be a happy...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
06-26-2017, 02:22 AM
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2019 Toyota Avalon Spied For the First Time, Expect a Bolder Design
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gramicci101
I think I'll wrap my car in this pattern, just to...
I think I'll wrap my car in this pattern, just to confuse people.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
06-26-2017, 02:12 AM
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Is it practical for me to get a BRZ/Fr-S
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gramicci101
It may have been. I'm from Alabama. Southern...
It may have been. I'm from Alabama. Southern English is a degraded dialect of American English, so there's no telling.
He's from Russia? :iono:
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
06-25-2017, 04:47 PM
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Is it practical for me to get a BRZ/Fr-S
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gramicci101
Wait, are you one of them Canadians?
Wait, are you one of them Canadians?
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
06-25-2017, 04:46 PM
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gramicci101
Don't worry about it; it was a good...
Don't worry about it; it was a good recommendation. The new Mustang is pretty nice, and maybe the op will look into it. MA Performance has done awesome things with their turbo-4. Ultra's comment...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
06-25-2017, 04:43 PM
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gramicci101
Fingers on the home row, please.
Fingers on the home row, please.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-25-2017, 04:07 AM
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Reliability issues with solid transmission mounts
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gramicci101
I don't think there are actually solid mounts....
I don't think there are actually solid mounts. They might be stiffer rubber or urethane, but they still have compliance.
Get:
Whiteline transmission mount insert
Whiteline diff carrier bushing...
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Member's Car Journals
06-25-2017, 12:13 AM
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Pure Motorsport: JDL Turbo BRZ Track Build
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gramicci101
That's interesting. I was sort of considering one...
That's interesting. I was sort of considering one of those shifters, because the videos of people shifting look so cool. No one mentions the noise, heat, and vibration though. Thanks.
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Member's Car Journals
06-25-2017, 12:11 AM
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Pure Motorsport: JDL Turbo BRZ Track Build
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gramicci101
Also, are those serpentine belts held up in the...
Also, are those serpentine belts held up in the form of racetracks on your wall, or something else? Because those are awesome.
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
06-25-2017, 12:09 AM
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Good basic wheels?
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gramicci101
If they're a lot heavier you'll definitely...
If they're a lot heavier you'll definitely notice. If they're only a little heavier, you may not. Since it's a daily driver and you aren't going to track it, go with what you think looks good. I...
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Member's Car Journals
06-25-2017, 12:05 AM
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Pure Motorsport: JDL Turbo BRZ Track Build
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gramicci101
You need to get your friend to buy Arc wheels so...
You need to get your friend to buy Arc wheels so you match. Did he wrap his car or paint it? I don't remember Subaru offering that color.
How does the shifter feel?
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
06-25-2017, 12:00 AM
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Is it practical for me to get a BRZ/Fr-S
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gramicci101
Eh, we all like different things, but sometimes...
Eh, we all like different things, but sometimes it really does come down to what actually fits. When I was 12 I got stuck getting into a Miata and my mom had to help me out. I can drive an Elise or...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
06-24-2017, 11:26 PM
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gramicci101
At least I assumed the extra inch is height....
At least I assumed the extra inch is height. There's no telling what Steve was thinking.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
06-24-2017, 11:14 PM
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Is it practical for me to get a BRZ/Fr-S
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gramicci101
I can't wear a helmet or it'll rub the ceiling,...
I can't wear a helmet or it'll rub the ceiling, which rules out any sort of motorsports, and the rear view mirror blocks my field of vision. Beyond that, the car fits perfectly. Buying fun cars when...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
06-24-2017, 11:04 PM
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45
Is it practical for me to get a BRZ/Fr-S
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gramicci101
I'm 6'5" and anywhere from 230-270. I think...
I'm 6'5" and anywhere from 230-270. I think Ultramaroon is 6'6". At our height it really just comes down to how you're proportioned. If you're all leg or all torso, then you won't fit very well....
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
06-24-2017, 10:32 PM
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84,004
Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]
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18,104,742
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gramicci101
I'm not building it. I'd like to, but if I'm...
I'm not building it. I'd like to, but if I'm going to go that detailed then I want to do it right. My wife made the point that theaters don't add a lot of value to a home and do take away at least a...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
06-24-2017, 09:15 PM
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84,004
Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]
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18,104,742
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gramicci101
I like my <10% humidity.
I like my <10% humidity.
Forum:
Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
06-24-2017, 09:07 PM
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84,004
Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]
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gramicci101
I'm bored, so here's a 9.3.6 home theater with...
I'm bored, so here's a 9.3.6 home theater with Dolby Atmos. The room dimensions are 21'x14'x8'. The two subwoofers cleverly disguised as a sofa table would be tuned for midbass and placed nearfield...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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06-24-2017, 07:36 PM
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8
07 STI Wheels??
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1,365
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gramicci101
That was in reference to point 3, not point 1. ...
That was in reference to point 3, not point 1. The original BBS STi wheels aren't my favorite, but they do look pretty good. And they clear larger brakes if that's something you're looking for. I...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
06-24-2017, 06:58 PM
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84,004
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gramicci101
92 isn't bad. What makes it gross is the 40%...
92 isn't bad. What makes it gross is the 40% humidity.
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
06-24-2017, 05:17 PM
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gramicci101
Who you callin' degenerate?!
Who you callin' degenerate?!
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
Sponsored by The Tire Rack
06-24-2017, 05:01 PM
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07 STI Wheels??
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1,365
Posted By
gramicci101
I forgot something. With 15mm spacers, the OEM...
I forgot something. With 15mm spacers, the OEM lugs will still stick out a bit. Make sure the STi wheels have pockets on the mounting surface so the OEM lugs have somewhere to go. They should. If...
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