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Westen86
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
01-11-2023, 12:49 PM
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What is your favorite FRS/BRZ/86 bodykit?
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1,346
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Westen86
Max Orido
Max Orido
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
10-18-2022, 03:01 PM
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Doorstops are in.
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4,222
Posted By
Westen86
My drivers door has trouble staying open. Is this...
My drivers door has trouble staying open. Is this a door-panel-off job? Or a door off job?
Forum:
Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
08-24-2022, 02:03 PM
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4,455
Sticky:
CSG and RCE tag-team suspension Q&A thread! Ask us anything!
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1,205,264
Posted By
Westen86
Get a set of coils and LCAs. They dont go bad...
Get a set of coils and LCAs. They dont go bad sitting on a shelf or on the floor. THEN buy wheels. Then buy tires. Put on all at once.
As for the maintenance stuff, do that first as the budget...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
Sponsored by The Tire Rack
06-20-2022, 03:22 PM
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More Oversteer with Wider Wheels & Tires?
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1,608
Posted By
Westen86
I had more than one alignment done on the car...
I had more than one alignment done on the car when it was stock. On say a 270 degree on or off ramp, at the limit of grip, the back end would have come around before I plowed off into the grass. On...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
Sponsored by The Tire Rack
06-17-2022, 05:47 PM
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More Oversteer with Wider Wheels & Tires?
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1,608
Posted By
Westen86
The stock platform is made to take advantage of...
The stock platform is made to take advantage of the 215 tires. When you put big sticky tires (The Conti ECS is a fantastic tire) on with no suspension changes, you overwork the front tires and that...
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Software Tuning
06-17-2022, 10:51 AM
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Why cold start?
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3,287
Posted By
Westen86
This is not entirely true. My OFT tune has the...
This is not entirely true. My OFT tune has the cold start tuned out. There is no bark when it first cranks over, just a normal smooth idle. Like if I was starting it warm. I have catless header,...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
06-16-2022, 12:19 PM
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Racecomp Engineering Superstreet-1 Coilovers
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Posted By
Westen86
Tsuchiya uses a high end version of ST coils on...
Tsuchiya uses a high end version of ST coils on his GT86. ST is a KW brand. They are... similar to the RCE SS-1's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Xx9wbjpcXo
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
Sponsored by The Tire Rack
06-16-2022, 12:12 PM
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Retro Panasport, Mini Lite Style options
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1,710
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Westen86
Panasports are very diverse and highly...
Panasports are very diverse and highly customizable. They are used on EVERYTHING in vintage racing. They have a 10" wheel for the OG Mini. You could probably order exactly what you want straight from...
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Software Tuning
06-14-2022, 06:06 PM
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Normal knock correction and final multiplier
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2,578
Posted By
Westen86
Im no tuning expert, but it sounds like the tune...
Im no tuning expert, but it sounds like the tune is expecting full E85 and getting E60-70. Knock is never good. I advise bringing it to a tuner and backing it off a bit.
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
06-08-2022, 04:18 PM
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Racecomp Engineering Superstreet-1 Coilovers
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9,779
Posted By
Westen86
Ive had my SS1's installed for about a year now....
Ive had my SS1's installed for about a year now. Very happy! Easy to use, no spring preload adjustment. Just set height, rebound and go. Low speed understeer was a concern at first because the front...
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
06-03-2022, 01:12 PM
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Single side exhaust
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1,407
Posted By
Westen86
HKS Hi-Power V2. exits on the right instead of...
HKS Hi-Power V2. exits on the right instead of left. Cheap $5-600
...
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-19-2022, 01:16 PM
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Fallen RT 660 fitment
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2,464
Posted By
Westen86
17X9 +45, 245 tire. No rubbing with coils. I have...
17X9 +45, 245 tire. No rubbing with coils. I have no idea why you would be rubbing.
Forum:
NY / NJ / CT / PA
04-29-2022, 04:57 PM
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frs recall regarding valve spring defect
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10,451
Posted By
Westen86
I bought a 2013 FRS in 2016. I have put 60,000...
I bought a 2013 FRS in 2016. I have put 60,000 miles on it without issue. I am passing on the recall as well. Unless I find a Toyota tech that has done a lot of them, I dont trust a random Toyota to...
Forum:
Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
04-29-2022, 04:42 PM
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22
Shuddering from rear when losing traction
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4,337
Posted By
Westen86
Why has nobody mentioned Trailing Arm bushings....
Why has nobody mentioned Trailing Arm bushings. The thrust of the wheel goes straight through the trailing arm. Allowing it to move forward and backward.
Forum:
Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
Sponsored by The Tire Rack
04-27-2022, 06:11 PM
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Anybody got 16 inch wheels on their FR-S /BRZ?
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424,972
Posted By
Westen86
The brake system has not changed on the new gen...
The brake system has not changed on the new gen car. A 16" will fit over the caliper no problem.
The extreme offsets from the last gen, like 17x9 +35 and 18x9.5 +38 Ive read have clearance issues....
Forum:
Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
04-18-2022, 09:24 AM
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Gen 2 LV Transmission Fluid
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10,736
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Westen86
https://counterspacegarage.r.worldssl.net/media/ca...
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https://i.imgur.com/JWvBjzI.png
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Want-To-Buy Requests
04-07-2022, 10:10 AM
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WTB: A Set of Tom‘s V1 in RED with E-Mark (not USDM Version!)
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313
Posted By
Westen86
Keep your eyes on www.croooober.com. They pop up...
Keep your eyes on www.croooober.com. They pop up now and then. Use the search:
"ZN6 ZC6 LED"
Be aware its shipping from Japan.
Forum:
GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
04-06-2022, 12:29 PM
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137
2023 GR86 10th Aniv, GR Supra 6MT, GR Corolla MASTER THREAD
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33,668
Posted By
Westen86
I think it has to do with how good an automatic...
I think it has to do with how good an automatic is. Does anybody complain about the 1-speed transmission in the Koeniggsegg Regera? No. I think if we were dealing with an unresponsive slushbox auto...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
03-31-2022, 05:03 PM
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85
10W-50 oil in BRZ?
Views:
13,313
Posted By
Westen86
"For a dual-purpose car, engine oil needs to be...
"For a dual-purpose car, engine oil needs to be at least 220 degrees F to burn off all the deposits and accumulated water vapor. For every pound of fuel burned in an engine, the combustion process...
Forum:
GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
03-31-2022, 10:19 AM
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93
Do I need an oil cooler?
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23,636
Posted By
Westen86
"For a dual-purpose car, engine oil needs to be...
"For a dual-purpose car, engine oil needs to be at least 220 degrees F to burn off all the deposits and accumulated water vapor. For every pound of fuel burned in an engine, the combustion process...
Forum:
Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
03-30-2022, 04:40 PM
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85
10W-50 oil in BRZ?
Views:
13,313
Posted By
Westen86
I am no expert on this, but from all the digging...
I am no expert on this, but from all the digging Ive done on oil for this chassis, 10w50 is ok to run in this car. Many have gone the 5w30 route for daily driving. Some even 5w40 or 0w40, especially...
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Member's Car Journals
03-29-2022, 09:54 AM
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156
Kevin's from salvaged to track FRS
Views:
32,560
Posted By
Westen86
The ECS is easily the tire I would recommend...
The ECS is easily the tire I would recommend first for a summer tire. The price has gone up substantially which is why I got the Falkens. I was also looking into those SportContact 7's, I did not...
Forum:
Member's Car Journals
03-28-2022, 01:52 PM
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156
Kevin's from salvaged to track FRS
Views:
32,560
Posted By
Westen86
I should reiterate. It is a good tire for warm...
I should reiterate. It is a good tire for warm climates that dont see snow. It is comfortable, it is grippy. It does not FEEL sporty, nor does it do well in the rain. As tread wears, the wet handling...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
03-28-2022, 01:42 PM
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799
The All-New GR Corolla World Premiere April 1, 2022
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86,660
Posted By
Westen86
And I have to eat my words. GT-FOUR (*I mean...
And I have to eat my words. GT-FOUR (*I mean GR-FOUR*) only means one thing, and that functional vent and HUGE calipers and skirts mean there is a serious motor somewhere in there. I guess its the...
Forum:
Member's Car Journals
03-25-2022, 05:20 PM
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156
Kevin's from salvaged to track FRS
Views:
32,560
Posted By
Westen86
Ive been running them for two summers. I can say...
Ive been running them for two summers. I can say they are not amazing. The Continental Extreme Contact DW I had before were far better. Especially in the wet. They have grip when its dry, but the...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
03-25-2022, 04:18 PM
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399
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback & Sedan
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83,183
Posted By
Westen86
I also think this. It will either be a FWD...
I also think this.
It will either be a FWD Hyperhatch, or the equivalent of a Tacoma TRD Pro
Forum:
GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)
03-25-2022, 11:00 AM
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19
GR86 'Focus Group' Commercial..
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3,621
Posted By
Westen86
27:10 - 27:28
27:10 - 27:28
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
03-25-2022, 10:10 AM
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399
2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback & Sedan
Views:
83,183
Posted By
Westen86
How likely is that 3cyl going to make it into the...
How likely is that 3cyl going to make it into the US? Not to mention with markups, thats going to be a $50-60k car. Im betting its going for the CTR market with FWD. The Focus is dead, Evo dead, Sti...
Forum:
BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics
03-18-2022, 12:53 PM
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3
Karcepts front sway bar.
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2,144
Posted By
Westen86
Im sorry, but what is that stamped steel...
Im sorry, but what is that stamped steel triangulated piece that connects to the steering rack? Is that on later model cars? Ts or TRD part?
**EDIT**
Its a new brace on the 2022 cars. I will...
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-18-2022, 12:33 PM
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14
Hankook RS4 heat cycle
Views:
4,091
Posted By
Westen86
Continental Extreme Contact Force. Durable...
Continental Extreme Contact Force.
Durable like an RS4, Possibly a bit faster.
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