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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-07-2024, 03:20 PM
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GTC-200 wing, smaller wing or no wing at all?
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Matt93SE
There are hard numbers for all this, but I'm just...
There are hard numbers for all this, but I'm just an electrical engineer and play with security systems, not CAD and geometry. it's not that hard tho.
essentially, look at the angle of the...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-07-2024, 02:17 PM
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GTC-200 wing, smaller wing or no wing at all?
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Matt93SE
Another thing that comes across my mind is ride...
Another thing that comes across my mind is ride heights and roll center. Any pics of your car on track? how's the body roll?
If you are still on stock control arms and have the car lowered...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-07-2024, 02:07 PM
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Help with SCCA Classing
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Matt93SE
In many cases, they will let new people run...
In many cases, they will let new people run "whatever looks about right" to help you get started since *usually* new people don't just show up and start winning. But I must throw in the caveat of ...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-07-2024, 01:45 PM
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Questions about accusump/ accumulators
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1,951
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Matt93SE
I wouldn't worry about the overfill while the...
I wouldn't worry about the overfill while the engine is running. there's enough gap in the bottom of the engine that you can fill it with all 6-7-8qts necessary and then start the car and fill the...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
03-04-2024, 04:54 PM
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Stalling after ID 1050X install and new tune
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2,957
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Matt93SE
Condensation in the exhaust is completely normal,...
Condensation in the exhaust is completely normal, especially when the engine and exhaust aren't up to full operating temp. the main chemical products of burning fuel are CO2 and H2O. so until the...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
03-04-2024, 08:46 AM
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Stalling after ID 1050X install and new tune
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Matt93SE
Can confirm the ID1050 hate to run warm. after I...
Can confirm the ID1050 hate to run warm. after I shut my car off when hot, it sometimes takes 10-15 retries before I can get the damn car to start and idle again. real pain in the butt after a race...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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03-01-2024, 03:09 PM
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Do I Need Extended Wheel Studs?
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Matt93SE
as others have said, longer studs aren't...
as others have said, longer studs aren't necessary, but if you plan to track the car and frequently swap/ rotate wheels, then stronger studs would be a great idea. The ARP studs for these cars are...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
02-27-2024, 03:40 PM
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Fuel Leak repair costs
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Matt93SE
umm ya that's nuts. I've pulled the top off a...
umm ya that's nuts. I've pulled the top off a couple of these engines when doing swaps and never replaced anything but the injector o-rings (because they came with my new injectors).
based on the...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-13-2024, 01:53 PM
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Wheel hub bearing life expectancy?
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Matt93SE
My 2013 has roughly 8,000 miles on the chassis...
My 2013 has roughly 8,000 miles on the chassis (race car since new), and I've replaced both front bearings when I noticed them making a lil noise during pre-race checks. I could probably get through...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-12-2024, 12:21 PM
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GTC-200 wing, smaller wing or no wing at all?
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Matt93SE
Digging this one up a bit cause I haven't seen...
Digging this one up a bit cause I haven't seen closure yet and trying to help a lil.
Can you post photo of the wing mounts/adjuster?
on both of the APR wings I've owned, the hex tube adjuster...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
11-16-2023, 10:29 AM
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Insurance buyback after track incident
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Matt93SE
Check your policy fine print. there are...
Check your policy fine print. there are sometimes fixed buyback pricing included in the details. it's often a % of the settlement value, roughly 15-20% last time I heard a number. so if they...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-09-2022, 10:18 AM
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Axle issues / annoyance
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Matt93SE
it's a bit of all the above, but I'd say the...
it's a bit of all the above, but I'd say the majority of the boot problems is radiation off the exhaust in the general area of the CV. air is already hot going through there, but REALLY hot within a...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
10-26-2022, 01:28 PM
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Engine bay cleaning without cover.
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Matt93SE
Cars are designed to get wet- the engine bay is...
Cars are designed to get wet- the engine bay is open to the elements and can take splashing/ sprayed water. Just don't hit any of the computers, connectors, fuse box seams, or air filter up close...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
10-14-2022, 10:35 AM
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Axle issues / annoyance
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Matt93SE
A friend of mine that races an Integra got some...
A friend of mine that races an Integra got some video of his a while back after he kept having exploding boot problems. it's both cool and gross to watch.
The first time I rebuilt mine and...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
10-14-2022, 09:31 AM
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Axle issues / annoyance
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Matt93SE
*typically* when the boot explodes, it's because...
*typically* when the boot explodes, it's because it wasn't vented properly and the heat causes the air inside to expand, then they swell and catch on something under the car.
Last time I looked at...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
10-11-2022, 04:35 PM
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Poll:
Tcoat's Lunch? [OFFICIAL THREAD] GONE SEXUAL!!!
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Matt93SE
Wife bought some stupid expensive Bobby Flay...
Wife bought some stupid expensive Bobby Flay skillet and it was awful and very coarse, and everything would stick.
I used a 5" round random orbit sander in mine with like 60 or 100 grit and sanded...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
10-05-2022, 09:51 AM
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How much more engine oil after oil cooler?
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Matt93SE
:shrug: can't explain it all, just reporting...
:shrug: can't explain it all, just reporting what I've encountered. :)
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
10-04-2022, 12:22 PM
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How much more engine oil after oil cooler?
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1,863
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Matt93SE
Yes, my comments are generic to the typical 86...
Yes, my comments are generic to the typical 86 cooler setup with a low-mounted cooler and top-feed hoses. Since the cooler is a fairly low point in the system, it does retain oil unless you make an...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
10-04-2022, 08:48 AM
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10
How much more engine oil after oil cooler?
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1,863
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Matt93SE
recheck the level and top off until it's full the...
recheck the level and top off until it's full the first time after install. After that, the oil cooler shouldn't be draining itself empty when you change your oil because it doesn't just magically...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
09-30-2022, 12:23 PM
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Too much brake pad ?
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1,158
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Matt93SE
As long as the brakes get up to their proper...
As long as the brakes get up to their proper operating temp range and are balanced front/rear, then IMO you can never have 'too much pad' unless you have a hard time modulating the brakes.
...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
09-13-2022, 02:17 PM
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Helmet Help
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1,435
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Matt93SE
Your face should never be able to contact hard...
Your face should never be able to contact hard parts of the helmet with only the forces from your hands pushing on it.
If that happens, imagine what you'll encounter if you're ever in a real...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
09-08-2022, 01:54 PM
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48
Priming Oil System
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10,003
Posted By
Matt93SE
Peanut gallery thought.. what about priming the...
Peanut gallery thought.. what about priming the system by pouring oil into the galley at the top of the block or thru the oil filter holes?
There's a farking yuge port on top of the block by the AC...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
09-08-2022, 01:05 PM
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83
Is it my driving or is it the pads?
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12,469
Posted By
Matt93SE
Almost every track pad is going to squeal on the...
Almost every track pad is going to squeal on the street. The compounds are designed to work starting at several hundred degrees, not 50-200F like you usually see during street driving. Using race...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
09-08-2022, 11:55 AM
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11
Helmet Help
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1,435
Posted By
Matt93SE
What others have said. You need to find one that...
What others have said. You need to find one that fits you better. Some of the mid-grade and higher end helmets have multiple sizes of replaceable cheek and crown pads that you can use to tune the...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-15-2022, 05:44 PM
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11
Fire suppresion system
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1,172
Posted By
Matt93SE
Lots of misinformation here, and the answer...
Lots of misinformation here, and the answer depends on what you're doing with the car. In short, there is a vast difference between "fire extinguisher" and "fire suppression system".
Racing in...
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Audio/Visual, Electronics, Infotainment, NAV
07-28-2022, 09:11 AM
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SOLD ---- Beastronix 86Nanny for 2017-2020 BRZ
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1,626
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Matt93SE
How has this not sold already? Excellent little...
How has this not sold already? Excellent little gadgets, almost essential for race cars! I just hop in my race car and head to grid. no muss, no fuss. no forgetting to turn off TC and finding...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-19-2022, 08:59 AM
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83
Is it my driving or is it the pads?
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12,469
Posted By
Matt93SE
GIVE ME STICK OR GIVE ME DEATH! I don't care if...
GIVE ME STICK OR GIVE ME DEATH! I don't care if it's slower. Driving a GTR is like a freaking video game- it's just not real. turn the wheel, mash the gas mid corner, noise happens, flip little...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-18-2022, 07:38 PM
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83
Is it my driving or is it the pads?
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12,469
Posted By
Matt93SE
automatic.. race car.. This does not compute. ...
automatic.. race car.. This does not compute. please check your answer and resubmit the form.
:D
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-18-2022, 04:15 PM
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83
Is it my driving or is it the pads?
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12,469
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Matt93SE
Dragging this one back up.. harder is.. well.. ...
Dragging this one back up.. harder is.. well.. "harder".. WOT is WOT for sure, but its how you get there and what you do with it, and how close you come to that rev limiter that makes the...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-08-2022, 11:12 PM
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Poll:
Gr86 Cup, but with a caveat
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4,765
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Matt93SE
SCCA is fairly strong here as well as NASA, but...
SCCA is fairly strong here as well as NASA, but unfortunately there's not a lot of cars in my class on a regular basis. next season I plan to travel a little and try to get to some other tracks in...
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