follow ft86club on our blog, twitter or facebook.
FT86CLUB
Ft86Club
Speed By Design
Register Garage Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Go Back   Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results


Page 1 of 17 1 234511 Last »
Showing results 1 to 30 of 498
Search took 0.23 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: autoracer86
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-30-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,715
Posted By autoracer86
No it doesn't. Maybe I am just not getting enough...

No it doesn't. Maybe I am just not getting enough heat into the pad so it's not doing much up top kinda like driving on a race pad on the street when it's cold.

I am not too worried and will be...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-30-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,715
Posted By autoracer86
So the pedal is not really soft per say there was...

So the pedal is not really soft per say there was just a touch more travel before it engaged. Felt fine otherwise and even got into the abs once.

I just had the wheels off the other day and didn't...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-30-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,021
Posted By autoracer86
The braid wheels I have coming needed some extra...

The braid wheels I have coming needed some extra provision during the manufacturing process just to run center caps. This thread is hitting all kinds of topics lol
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-30-2024, 04:27 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 93,668
Posted By autoracer86
It looks like the rear brace bolts directly to...

It looks like the rear brace bolts directly to the subframe bolt. Same as the MCA mod. Did the trd brace kit use a longer bolt ?

I guess it could work with the right combo of bolts and...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-28-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,149
Posted By autoracer86
I ended up getting the grease from toyota. The...

I ended up getting the grease from toyota. The tube should last me a lifetime and it's not stupid money
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-28-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,715
Posted By autoracer86
The first time I noticed it was just coming out...

The first time I noticed it was just coming out of the pits. The travel was just a touch longer than it was during the previous session. I kinda just ignored it after I saw the braking performance...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-28-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,085
Posted By autoracer86
Thanks for sharing! Where did you get the CF...

Thanks for sharing! Where did you get the CF plate from ?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-28-2024, 08:23 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 93,668
Posted By autoracer86
I have the superpro subframe bushings but they...

I have the superpro subframe bushings but they were installed a while back.

If you plan to do everything at once my suggestion would be to do the bushings first and installed the mod when it's...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-27-2024, 12:25 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 93,668
Posted By autoracer86
Hard to say without doing back to back testing....

Hard to say without doing back to back testing. My gut tells me no but I am happy I got rid of the old crusty ones and it can't be worse than stock lol.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-26-2024, 04:47 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,715
Posted By autoracer86
Over the weekend I installed my latest mods The...

Over the weekend I installed my latest mods The MCA traction mod V2 and STi trailing arms. It's still a bit early to draw a full conclusion on them but I was shocked how much better it was down one...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-26-2024, 03:45 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 93,668
Posted By autoracer86
MCA traction mod and STi trailing arms installed....

MCA traction mod and STi trailing arms installed. Made a noticeable difference in the way the car goes over bumps. Had a quick drive on one of my favorite back roads and was shocked at how much more...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-22-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 93,668
Posted By autoracer86
Speaking of knuckle.... Would it be worthwhile to...

Speaking of knuckle.... Would it be worthwhile to upgrade where the trailing arm connects to the knuckle ? I see a few pillow ball options for it. Not sure if it can be installed while on the car...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-22-2024, 06:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By autoracer86
A bit of googling brought me to the GitHub repo...

A bit of googling brought me to the GitHub repo for the library that is so cool! Had no idea something like that existed.

Good luck with your UI sounds like an awesome project. Thanks for sharing...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-21-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By autoracer86
Very cool getting the live overlay with...

Very cool getting the live overlay with RaceChrono if you use the built in camera. RaceChrono Seems to be a very popular choice but it’s still not as simple and bullet proof as an Aim setup. But...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-21-2024, 04:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,746
Posted By autoracer86
Are you trail braking into the corner ? Also...

Are you trail braking into the corner ? Also wouldn't a less aggressive rear pad cause less rotation



This is why I went with an Aim system. Solo 2 dl and smarty cam 3 in my case. All the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-20-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 349
Views: 113,405
Posted By autoracer86
Man STX is stacked in your region! Must make for...

Man STX is stacked in your region! Must make for some fun competition
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-20-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,529
Posted By autoracer86
Yeah I always make sure to hand tighten the nut...

Yeah I always make sure to hand tighten the nut first no matter if the nut is OEM or aftermarket. The studs are just not great. Same thing on my NC mx5.

I am planning to switch to ARP studs with...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-18-2024, 09:40 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 93,668
Posted By autoracer86
Mca is Illegal for stx. Not 100% sure if changing...

Mca is Illegal for stx. Not 100% sure if changing the bushing type is legal but the trailing arm might also be Illegal lol
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-17-2024, 03:25 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 93,668
Posted By autoracer86
First time ordering parts from Japan and...

First time ordering parts from Japan and Australia. I was very happy with the experience from japanparts.com Could easily see myself ordering more JDM goodness.

The MCA order took awhile which was...
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 05-17-2024, 07:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,726
Posted By autoracer86
I find myself just googling and it brings me...

I find myself just googling and it brings me ft86club sites. You can also filter your search for just website.

Not really excusing the search on this site lol. I hope ft86club keeps going and gets...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-17-2024, 02:41 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,021
Posted By autoracer86
Oh I was just saying I went with the same size...

Oh I was just saying I went with the same size setup. I can't get the sx2 in Ireland.

Landed on the Potenza Race 685euro/744usd for the set. Jealous of your 460usd setup lol
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-16-2024, 06:54 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,021
Posted By autoracer86
Looks great! I went with the same wheel and tire...

Looks great! I went with the same wheel and tire size as well. Nice happy medium
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-16-2024, 03:03 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 78,256
Posted By autoracer86
Thanks for the detailed explanation

Thanks for the detailed explanation
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-15-2024, 02:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,173
Posted By autoracer86
Yeah a 4 door twin equivalent :)

Yeah a 4 door twin equivalent :)
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-14-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,173
Posted By autoracer86
Rx8

Rx8
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-14-2024, 04:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,173
Posted By autoracer86
I think the NC is the best of the MX5s. I loved...

I think the NC is the best of the MX5s. I loved the two I owned so those get my vote :)
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-14-2024, 03:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,281
Posted By autoracer86
Thanks for the update. Funny timing as I was...

Thanks for the update. Funny timing as I was reading that older 21 page thread on them lol
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-13-2024, 05:18 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 78,256
Posted By autoracer86
Cool thanks ! I should have a better read over...

Cool thanks ! I should have a better read over this thread
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-13-2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,516
Posted By autoracer86
I always had a blast doing big events. See if you...

I always had a blast doing big events. See if you can split a room with a friend makes it all the more fun and saves on money.

It's more about hanging out than anything else. You will only get...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-13-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 23,082
Posted By autoracer86
Nice swap ! Hopefully you notice better shifting

Nice swap ! Hopefully you notice better shifting
Showing results 1 to 30 of 498
Page 1 of 17 1 234511 Last »

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:48 AM.

Contact Us - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum - FT86CLUB - Archive - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service/DMCA Policy - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.