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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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12-22-2023, 08:49 AM
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FR-S / BRZ Wheel Directory, Gallery and Fitment Guide Chart
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It drives pretty good, obviously steering isn't...
It drives pretty good, obviously steering isn't as sharp, and there is a small delay to the way the back moves when you give it aggressive inputs, but completely reasonable, the car feels balanced...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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12-16-2023, 11:38 PM
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15 inch fitment! I have track wheels/tires, and...
15 inch fitment! I have track wheels/tires, and because I don't have the performance package brakes, I though it would be fun to attempt this to try and get a little more sidewall for daily driving....
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-03-2022, 10:33 AM
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Tire question RT615k+
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I ran a 225 on the stock 17" with no issues....
I ran a 225 on the stock 17" with no issues. While there are faster tires, the RT615k+ is my favorite tire for learning to lap, since it is grippy and fast enough to keep up with traffic, while...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-25-2021, 01:06 AM
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Track Day with one missing lug
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Vesartis
Safety first, get it taken care of. And if you...
Safety first, get it taken care of. And if you aren't already, avoid using an impact gun, hand start lugs, and always torque to spec.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-16-2021, 02:05 PM
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So much for CSG C2 pads lasting :(
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Let us know what happens. I can confirm that my...
Let us know what happens. I can confirm that my pads are lasting a really long time, closer to 8 track days with lots of life left.
Here is an interesting theory, maybe the pads were too cold? If...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
09-03-2021, 02:35 PM
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Brake fade is getting out of hand
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Pics (https://imgur.com/a/fNN8v5x) They...
Pics (https://imgur.com/a/fNN8v5x)
They definitely aren't sturdy. I bent the little triangle of the dust shield but I think ideally you want to take them off. I don't run them since switching to...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
09-03-2021, 08:51 AM
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Brake fade is getting out of hand
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My obvious guess is that it sounds like your...
My obvious guess is that it sounds like your fluid needs to be bled or changed if the pedal is getting soft. Pulsing or "warping" usually is a pad deposit problem rather than the rotor itself,...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-30-2021, 12:59 PM
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Help needed for Street legal Track Car on a budget
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Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I...
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you can technically change spring rates, but at the risk of deviating from the sweet spot balance. You would have to contact them for their...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-30-2021, 08:56 AM
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Help needed for Street legal Track Car on a budget
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Based off what you are saying, coilovers does...
Based off what you are saying, coilovers does seem like the next logical step. If your goal is to maintain any sort of street comfort, I would not recommend 10k/10k as above. Even on bumpy tracks (at...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-22-2021, 08:01 AM
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Local road share
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Vesartis
Since these discussions tend to involve closed...
Since these discussions tend to involve closed courses, and you are talking local public roads, I would try your appropriate regional topic.
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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05-08-2021, 12:34 AM
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Mach V Awesome / Wicked Awesome wheel gallery
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Matte Bronze on my HyperBlue...
Matte Bronze on my HyperBlue BRZhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210508/1f0770aa808c793d5770bb9d92777685.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210508/4f99960e70caf03e41fc20faec218697.jpg
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Wheels and Tires
05-08-2021, 12:33 AM
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Mach V Awesome wheels
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Matte bronze on my HyperBlue...
Matte bronze on my HyperBlue BRZhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210508/822748cdd84919df248fbc49acb03d89.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210508/113fdce58b02651d7688216fabf4aad7.jpg
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-20-2021, 08:21 AM
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235 RS4's vs 245 SX2's
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RS4 are most likely going to be capable of better...
RS4 are most likely going to be capable of better lap times. However if you are running street class (or stock class), you'll have to run SX2 to be eligible for prizes.
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Southern California
01-13-2021, 01:23 PM
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FS: 2016 BRZ Front and Rear OE Shocks: used for...
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2016 BRZ Front and Rear OE Shocks: used for 56k miles with some track use. $SOLD
2016 BRZ OE Catback Exhaust: used for about 30k miles, no dents, larger tips than earlier cars. $SOLD
2016...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-23-2020, 06:31 AM
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Oil Cooler/Reliability Mods
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I have been using the OEM style cooler for two...
I have been using the OEM style cooler for two years now. (NED kit piped into the throttle body) Here is my original comparison: https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3166393 In that case...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-18-2020, 10:56 PM
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Car feels better and more natural with hold traction off but why
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Vesartis
Sport traction mode (at least on 2013-2016 cars)...
Sport traction mode (at least on 2013-2016 cars) is pretty intrusive, so in a track setting where you are trying to induce rotation to go faster, it thinks it is has to save you. On a track like Big...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-07-2020, 05:04 PM
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Tire wear issue?
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That's normal wear for an HPDE. They tires get...
That's normal wear for an HPDE. They tires get hot and the edges only really get abused during cornering, so while the center ribs smooth out with miles, the edges will look like that.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-06-2020, 12:49 AM
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235/45r17 vs 225/45r17?
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I haven't tried 235/45, but just some thoughts...
I haven't tried 235/45, but just some thoughts with my comparisons of 215 and 225. Since they are all 45 aspect ratio, the 235 will be a taller tire and effectively make your gearing slightly longer....
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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02-04-2020, 04:41 PM
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Anyone running AP racing sprint with winmax W2 for street?
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Vesartis
I am daily driving W3's in stock calipers, and...
I am daily driving W3's in stock calipers, and the key to keeping them silent is definitely the shims and grease. Even when the grease burns off, the shims still help, and I only get small noises in...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-28-2020, 11:08 PM
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2020 86 Cup Stock Class
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Vesartis
Thanks! It was fun, looking forward to Chuckwalla.
Thanks! It was fun, looking forward to Chuckwalla.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-11-2020, 01:09 PM
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2020 86 Cup Stock Class
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Vesartis
I don't use Facebook, so I figured this would be...
I don't use Facebook, so I figured this would be the next best spot.
It isn't a big deal, so I may just mount up the SX2's. Was just hoping to get a little more value out of the other tires, but...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-10-2020, 08:38 PM
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2020 86 Cup Stock Class
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1,812
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Vesartis
2020 86 Cup Stock Class
I have decided to participate in 86cup for the first time this year and had a question about stock class, especially with the recent updates. https://www.86cup.us/rules/
While I have ordered the...
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Southern California
09-27-2019, 08:43 PM
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Vesartis
FS: Nameless Axleback Exhaust, 2013-2016, 2.5" w/...
FS: Nameless Axleback Exhaust, 2013-2016, 2.5" w/ 5" mufflers
Used for about 2 years, no major dents or damage. Includes hardware and brand new gasket.
SOLD OBO, make me an offer.
Text: SOLD...
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Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons
09-06-2019, 08:57 PM
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OFT, JDL UEL Headers, Corsa Catback FS SOCAL
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Vesartis
Do you still have the Corsa for sale?
Do you still have the Corsa for sale?
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Southern California
09-06-2019, 06:44 PM
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WTB: Corsa Catback Exhaust Edit: Found one
WTB: Corsa Catback Exhaust
Edit: Found one
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-01-2019, 01:09 PM
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Why is the limited trim so much more popular than premium?
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Vesartis
When I was shopping in late 2015 to early 2016,...
When I was shopping in late 2015 to early 2016, Subaru dealers were also more willing to negotiate than the Scion dealers, maybe because they didn't really want BRZ's and only knew how to sell a car...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-02-2019, 08:36 AM
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Tyre storage and shelf life.
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Vesartis
The general advise for in-use regular passenger...
The general advise for in-use regular passenger tires that are being driven on the street is that 10 years is the absolute max , but you should replace or inspect thoroughly after 5-6 years.
Track...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-01-2019, 04:49 PM
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Dual bolt pattern wheel for HDPE
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Vesartis
Just my thoughts: I don't think I have ever...
Just my thoughts:
I don't think I have ever seen or heard of a wheel failing at the holes themselves, so I don't think the fact that there are more holes is going to be the problem. However, the...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-24-2019, 01:13 AM
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HPDE tires - 2019 edition
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Vesartis
Yah, it definitely isn't clear, so to summarize: ...
Yah, it definitely isn't clear, so to summarize:
Two bolts connect the knuckle to the strut. The lower bolt/hole is 14mm and the upper bolt/hole is 16mm. (No slop or adjustment) Not every camber...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-22-2019, 12:13 AM
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HPDE tires - 2019 edition
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Vesartis
I am on stock suspension with front camber bolts....
I am on stock suspension with front camber bolts. Stock alignment has front camber basically at zero, that really tears up the outside shoulder and tends to induce understeer. With just the camber...
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