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Forum: AFRICA 06-16-2018, 04:13 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
Yep. Previously 225/45R17 now 255/40R17 :)

Yep. Previously 225/45R17 now 255/40R17 :)
Forum: AFRICA 06-13-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
Treated my special girlfriend to new track wheels...

Treated my special girlfriend to new track wheels and tyres. :thumbup:

Wheels are 17x8.5J ET30
Tyres are Bridgestone RE11S semis 255/40R17

Can't wait to get onto a racetrack and do some...
Forum: AFRICA 05-15-2018, 09:43 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
At home this afternoon. You just have to love...

At home this afternoon.
You just have to love Africa!!
Even the local wildlife knows an awesome car when it sees it!! :)
Forum: AFRICA 03-10-2018, 06:02 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
300 metres from home :)

300 metres from home :)
Forum: AFRICA 02-10-2018, 05:11 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
There's one more thing you'll find out. With...

There's one more thing you'll find out.
With stickier tyres, the 86's power steering hands in it's resignation. It overheats.
You'll find that it just goes away, and you'll need truck driver arms...
Forum: AFRICA 02-10-2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
Well done, you won't regret your decision. :) ...

Well done, you won't regret your decision. :)
What size are you getting?

Oh, and you'll be evil fast.
Because you were already evil fast on road tyres...
Sims rule!! :)

Takes a bit of time...
Forum: AFRICA 02-08-2018, 12:01 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
I found a short clip you might enjoy having done...

I found a short clip you might enjoy having done Red Star anticlockwise recently.

Here's how you go foot flat, no braking into turn 1.
Then brake into and through the right-hander.
I'm doing 160...
Forum: AFRICA 01-27-2018, 01:12 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
86's playing at Red Star Raceway yesterday. ...

86's playing at Red Star Raceway yesterday.

In the car with me is noodlefish and ahead is Gregore doing some very nice smooth driving. :D

We were both on road tyres (me with Michelin PS4's,...
Forum: AFRICA 12-21-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
Here's another Kyalami video. I was looking...

Here's another Kyalami video.

I was looking for footage of the hybrid which Vic asked about, and just kept the video going for the lekker dice I had with a Porsche 911 Carrera 4.

This was laps...
Forum: AFRICA 12-19-2017, 03:27 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
No. You MUST upgrade brake fluid. I...

No.

You MUST upgrade brake fluid. I recommend Motul RBF660 which you can get at most motorbike shops for about R200/500ml which is what you'll need.

You should upgrade brake pads, but that can...
Forum: AFRICA 12-18-2017, 03:55 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
Thanks. I'm from Nelspruit. I'd suggest you...

Thanks. I'm from Nelspruit.

I'd suggest you start with the skidpan at Zwartkops.
You'll find their Supertrax calendar (track and/or skidpan) on their website.
Watch out for the main track at...
Forum: AFRICA 12-16-2017, 02:09 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
This was my fastest lap today - 2m16.8 ...

This was my fastest lap today - 2m16.8

Awesome track, awesome day, and I'm sure that I can still knock 4 or 5 secs off that with more practice.
I can gain a few secs easily if I can grow bigger...
Forum: AFRICA 12-16-2017, 12:53 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
What a pleasure to have you with, and what an...

What a pleasure to have you with, and what an AWESOME day it was for me. :)

So cool that you unexpectedly popped out of the woodwork today!!
And you really are "Mr Humble and Polite" - you say...
Forum: AFRICA 12-09-2017, 03:47 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
https://www.facebook.com/events/157342201516605/

https://www.facebook.com/events/157342201516605/
Forum: AFRICA 12-07-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
Anybody here also doing the track day at Kyalami...

Anybody here also doing the track day at Kyalami on 16 Dec?

I'm so excited. Can't wait. :)
My car's ready for action with brand new rubber.
Forum: AFRICA 12-03-2017, 07:31 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
Nice write up, and thanks for your kind words. :)...

Nice write up, and thanks for your kind words. :)

Registrations for Michelin Cup 2018 opened on Friday, and you'll see I'm already entered :)
http://michelincup.co.za/Home/Registrations
...
Forum: AFRICA 01-06-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
It's wonderful that we have two parts suppliers,...

It's wonderful that we have two parts suppliers, and can play Toyota and Subaru off against each other. :w00t:

To date, I've found Subaru between 30% and 60% cheaper than Toyota, but that's very...
Forum: AFRICA 12-18-2016, 11:23 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
Obviously you're offering them advertising space...

Obviously you're offering them advertising space on your mobile billboard in exchange for something of value to you. Try to start with a "no cost" option for the sponsor initially to get in the...
Forum: AFRICA 11-08-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
Just seen your post now - not sure if you were...

Just seen your post now - not sure if you were talking about about my car?
If so, thanks :)
If not, then ignore my waffle below...

It's mainly a track car, so it's not pretty close up.
Mooi van...
Forum: AFRICA 11-06-2016, 04:42 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
The sound of my Beemer is starting to grow on me...

The sound of my Beemer is starting to grow on me :)

GOPR0037 0151-0210 Z4 - YouTube
Forum: AFRICA 09-16-2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
I've recently become the proud owner of a 2010...

I've recently become the proud owner of a 2010 BMW Z4 3.0 sDrive.
It's a super car and I like it a lot.
Hasn't got the raw grunt of my 86, but there's lots to love.
Especially the fold-away...
Forum: AFRICA 09-11-2016, 10:56 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
Rattle gone, whoop-whoop!! What was it -...

Rattle gone, whoop-whoop!!

What was it - well, who knows?
All I know is that it was very much there, and very irritating on Friday morning on my way to the racetrack, and on Friday afternoon on...
Forum: AFRICA 09-01-2016, 04:16 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
Loose and clunking on rough road.

Loose and clunking on rough road.
Forum: AFRICA 08-30-2016, 12:13 PM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
Well, not really a "feel good" story... I've...

Well, not really a "feel good" story...

I've been battling to find an irritating rattle in my car - unsuccessfully.
It's a ventriloquist rattle.
Sounds like it's in the back, then the front,...
Forum: AFRICA 07-03-2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
Well, our FT86 AFRICA forum just got some extra...

Well, our FT86 AFRICA forum just got some extra local flavour.

Ignore my post, which was about squeaking Vortech belts.
Just check out the banner advert at the bottom :eyebulge:
Forum: AFRICA 06-02-2016, 03:18 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
For the first time ever since my car was...

For the first time ever since my car was supercharged almost 3 years ago, I put it on a dyno today.

After 30 track days, I'm probably already living on borrowed time, so I wanted to get a baseline...
Forum: AFRICA 05-26-2016, 03:35 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
Sure, but they're a gift. Are you going to be...

Sure, but they're a gift.
Are you going to be at the Petrolheads for Pets event on 25 June?
If so, you can get them from me then.

Else PM me your address info, and I'll courier them.

Here's...
Forum: AFRICA 05-24-2016, 10:51 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
Took my car for a drive to Barberton and it's...

Took my car for a drive to Barberton and it's great.
And the pass is still great too!! :burnrubber:

BTW, OEM crash bolts are available from Toyota, part # SU003-02818, R93.90 for 2.
I...
Forum: AFRICA 05-23-2016, 11:17 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
How long ago was that? Your release bearing...

How long ago was that?
Your release bearing price is way less than Toyota's list price now (R641.87excl)
Maybe that's their cost price, being an internal warranty invoice?

Anyway, I got my car...
Forum: AFRICA 05-23-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,338
Posted By Fish Eagle
How long ago was that? Your release bearing...

How long ago was that?
Your release bearing price is way less than Toyota's list price now (R641.87excl)
Maybe that's their cost price, being an internal warranty invoice?

Anyway, I got my car...
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