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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-23-2024, 09:29 AM
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Window ducts/air circulation
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GrandSport
So definitely not perfect but it’s really hard to...
So definitely not perfect but it’s really hard to get 3d measurements on a curved plane. I’m not upset at all for the second try.
Big problem is I’m out of “footprint” on my 3d printer. The...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-21-2024, 11:53 AM
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Window ducts/air circulation
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GrandSport
So I'm working on 3d printing something for the...
So I'm working on 3d printing something for the window sales. Not much real estate there, so I'm wondering if a full opening or NACA duct (that I could barely squeeze in there) is better.
...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
08-21-2024, 11:41 AM
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What is the Star/Torx Bolt on the bottom of the manual trans
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GrandSport
Very helpful! Shaft detent ball is...
Very helpful!
Shaft detent ball is supposed to be in there. I'm not a MT guru so I looked it up. It's presumably loaded with a spring, so if there's no spring that fell out, the ball likely...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
08-20-2024, 04:17 PM
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What is the Star/Torx Bolt on the bottom of the manual trans
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What is the Star/Torx Bolt on the bottom of the manual trans
I recently learned its not the drain bolt (although some MTF came out).
Anyone know what it is? Or if I screwed up anything by opening it?
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
08-19-2024, 04:57 PM
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Transmission gears for track duty
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GrandSport
Multiply current RPM *4.88 and divide 4.56 to get...
Multiply current RPM *4.88 and divide 4.56 to get new rpm (or just multiply by 1.07). Not a huge change, but it's there. 6500 rpm becomes 7000rpm, give or take.
You'll also get a 7% mechanical...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
08-19-2024, 04:54 PM
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OEM oil temp sensor location and accuracy ?
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GrandSport
They're just reading at two different points. No...
They're just reading at two different points. No big deal.
I have a display off my OBD2 in my track only BRZ. It's fine.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
08-19-2024, 03:55 PM
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Undid the wrong bolt for trans fluid (bottom bolt)... issues
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GrandSport
Undid the wrong bolt for trans fluid (bottom bolt)... issues
Man, what a day. I was sick just starting to get better (but far from 100%) so I went to the track. I decided to do a fluid swap for some reason, idk why. I had 90 min to kill so why not.
First,...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-07-2024, 11:37 AM
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What's the best setup to learn
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GrandSport
I had DS2500 in my AP enduro brakes and they were...
I had DS2500 in my AP enduro brakes and they were very hard to modulate because they had so much bite and made a TON of noise.
I understand some people love them, and I thought I did, until I tried...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-30-2024, 01:14 PM
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Run time between pits for enduro?
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GrandSport
If I run GP2, it's 0.051*rwhp +7.5 Assuming...
If I run GP2, it's 0.051*rwhp +7.5
Assuming 185-190rwhp, I get 16.9-17.2 gallons. I could, in theory, add 3.5-4 gallon surge tank and go from there.
After there, it's just how much we want to...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-28-2024, 07:15 PM
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Run time between pits for enduro?
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GrandSport
Thanks. I did some more reading and it looks like...
Thanks. I did some more reading and it looks like long left handers are the issue. My home track doesn't really have that issue but the track this race is at has two long and and fast left handers in...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-25-2024, 02:41 PM
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Run time between pits for enduro?
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GrandSport
That was kind of my thinking. I'm considering...
That was kind of my thinking. I'm considering adding a surge tank, but need to look and see what WRL will allow. I'm not going to race for a championship, but I'd like to do 2 WRL races a year.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-23-2024, 07:10 PM
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Run time between pits for enduro?
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GrandSport
Run time between pits for enduro?
Thinking of doing a last minute race and trying to figure out if I want to race the 86 or Miata. Basically wondering if I can go 1.5 hours between stops.
Car is a stock engine with a tune,...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-28-2024, 07:25 PM
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RIP: Andrew Kessel
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Given its weight, you'd think its plenty,...
Given its weight, you'd think its plenty, honestly. I get a Colision with a sports car would be a problem, given it's 1/2 the weight of a Miata,
from their website:
Safety: Small doesn’t mean...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-28-2024, 03:43 PM
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RIP: Andrew Kessel
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GrandSport
Man, that's awful and scary. I've been looking...
Man, that's awful and scary.
I've been looking at those cars. Makes me really think about the safety of them...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-26-2024, 01:16 PM
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GTC-200 wing, smaller wing or no wing at all?
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GrandSport
17x8 with 35mm offset running 245/40/17 tires and...
17x8 with 35mm offset running 245/40/17 tires and steering limiter (for brake ducts) and I just ripped out a fender liner
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-20-2024, 01:01 PM
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GTC-200 wing, smaller wing or no wing at all?
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GrandSport
ah yeah, obviously, driving straight will burn...
ah yeah, obviously, driving straight will burn the insides faster than track driving with negative camber
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-19-2024, 01:17 PM
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GTC-200 wing, smaller wing or no wing at all?
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GrandSport
A hair over zero. It's pretty close to zero.
A hair over zero. It's pretty close to zero.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-19-2024, 01:16 PM
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Wheel hub bearing life expectancy?
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GrandSport
So the rear takes 20 min to swap- how bad is the...
So the rear takes 20 min to swap- how bad is the front? Same?
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-18-2024, 03:50 PM
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GTC-200 wing, smaller wing or no wing at all?
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GrandSport
Man, I'm nowhere near wearing the inside of my...
Man, I'm nowhere near wearing the inside of my 730s before the outside with the same -3.5
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
03-15-2024, 12:32 PM
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DIY: Track Mode on 2013-2016 cars
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62,110
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GrandSport
Is there a way to turn everything but ABS off...
Is there a way to turn everything but ABS off automatically on startup?
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-14-2024, 04:42 PM
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Oil weight for track only car with a lot of cooling?
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43,483
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GrandSport
Yup, stock.
Yup, stock.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-14-2024, 01:57 PM
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Oil weight for track only car with a lot of cooling?
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GrandSport
Do we need any additives for the diff? BTW:...
Do we need any additives for the diff?
BTW: this is a track only car in Texas, so cold weather driving isn't really a concern. I can't imagine either oil is cold for more than about 1 minute, the...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-13-2024, 05:01 PM
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117
Oil weight for track only car with a lot of cooling?
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GrandSport
while we're at it- do we have a preferred trans...
while we're at it- do we have a preferred trans fluid and diff fluid? It's a trans out of a 2.4
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
03-07-2024, 12:10 PM
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42
Misconceptions of "rebuilt" vehicles
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10,115
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GrandSport
I think the issue is that it's a giant question...
I think the issue is that it's a giant question mark. I would imagine everyone knows it could be a bargain, and you have just as good of a car, for 30% less, or it could be a god damn never ending...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-21-2024, 03:50 PM
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117
Oil weight for track only car with a lot of cooling?
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43,483
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GrandSport
I've been going down a serious oil rabbit hole. ...
I've been going down a serious oil rabbit hole.
Does anyone have any experience using synthetic diesel oil? Ie: Shell Rotella? Their Zinc concentration is really high, and it's $23/gallon vs. about...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-21-2024, 08:12 AM
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34
Wheel hub bearing life expectancy?
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5,193
Posted By
GrandSport
I think I have 608k track miles (zero street) on...
I think I have 608k track miles (zero street) on mine and I've replaced one rear (knock on wood). I cracked a wheel and my wheel bearings were fine. I think I have a little play in one wheel though....
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-20-2024, 03:30 PM
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117
Oil weight for track only car with a lot of cooling?
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43,483
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GrandSport
Ah, I see. Is there some rule that something...
Ah, I see.
Is there some rule that something for cars can't be measured in a rational way?
We need to produce figures for viscosity at room temperature and operating temperature.
Definitely do...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-19-2024, 03:00 PM
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117
Oil weight for track only car with a lot of cooling?
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43,483
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GrandSport
So it thickens up as it gets hotter? How is it...
So it thickens up as it gets hotter?
How is it only "5" at cold temps and "30" at 200 degrees!?
Also, this not only doesn't follow my common sense test, but it doesn't follow my data either. My...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-19-2024, 01:33 PM
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117
Oil weight for track only car with a lot of cooling?
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43,483
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GrandSport
Yes, so why is it 5 when its cold and 30 when its...
Yes, so why is it 5 when its cold and 30 when its warm?
Thicker = higher number
cold number is lower.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-19-2024, 12:24 PM
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117
Oil weight for track only car with a lot of cooling?
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43,483
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GrandSport
Okay, I have what I bet is a really dumb...
Okay, I have what I bet is a really dumb question:
Higher number = thicker
IE: 40weight is thicker than 50 weight oil.
Okay, then why is the first number (cold temp/winter) number always...
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