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Forum: Forced Induction 08-14-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,036,799
Posted By pogofx
So how Rich are you tunes, specifically soot...

So how Rich are you tunes, specifically soot build up?

I'm tuned on OFT with Shiv. Yes....I know EcuTek is probably with way to go...got it...and I plan on going that route this year. I already...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-11-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,521
Posted By pogofx
My top hats (upper strut mounts) pop doing the...

My top hats (upper strut mounts) pop doing the same kinda stuff. Usually low speed turns backing out of the driveway or into or out of a parking spot. Really irritating. I dropped the strut and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-06-2020, 11:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,438
Posted By pogofx
FT86SpeedFactory: I've ordered headers,...

FT86SpeedFactory: I've ordered headers, cat-back, lights, emblems, suspension parts and more. The headers and cat-back were the FT86SpeedFactory "brand" and were high quality IMO. Everything was...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-12-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,374
Posted By pogofx
Doesn't exactly answer the question, but for...

Doesn't exactly answer the question, but for reference with my current setup 17x8 +35 245/40/17 and about -1.5 deg camber I get around 12-13 mm clearance. So take away 5mm for the +40 offset, add...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-10-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,374
Posted By pogofx
. Thanks. Yep, I looked at Pedders. I...

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Thanks. Yep, I looked at Pedders. I think that's an option as well, especially if I went up to 17x9. Just don't think I'm ready for that yet. Like you said, I have some room for more camber...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-10-2020, 01:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,374
Posted By pogofx
Thanks, that's what I'm wondering. Obviously,...

Thanks, that's what I'm wondering. Obviously, different tires behave differently, so generalizations don't always apply. While my PS4S might not be as good at that size, it may be just right for...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-10-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,374
Posted By pogofx
So far, great feedback, thanks. I've been...

So far, great feedback, thanks. I've been leaning toward the 225 and it's starting to look like that might be the best option. I appreciate the real world experiences. I don't have much to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-10-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,374
Posted By pogofx
245 vs 225 on 8 inch wheel with RE71R

Getting a second set of wheel/tires for autocross. I've read a lot of posts and starting to see cross-eyed, so any help would be appreciated.

Currently running 245/40/17 PS4S on 17x8 +35 wheel. ...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-05-2020, 12:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,505
Posted By pogofx
Here's my 17x8 +35 on an '18 w/ Performance...

Here's my 17x8 +35 on an '18 w/ Performance Package. TRD Springs (Eibach Pro). Running with Michs PS4S 245/40/17.
...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-11-2020, 10:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,692
Posted By pogofx
For me it was: FT-86 SPEEDFACTORY V1 CAT...

For me it was:

FT-86 SPEEDFACTORY V1 CAT BACK EXHAUST (RESONATED) paired with the FT-86 SPEEDFACTORY CATTED UEL HEADER.

I don't like loud exhausts, I just wanted a little louder than stock with...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-11-2020, 10:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,731
Posted By pogofx
This may not help, but one of the real issues...

This may not help, but one of the real issues with selling a salvage title or a dealer buyback title (aka lemon law) is not the car itself, but the fact that most banks won't loan money on them. ...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-07-2020, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,036,799
Posted By pogofx
Quick question about a sound coming from the SC....

Quick question about a sound coming from the SC. I have a newly installed C30 on my '18 BRZ. I didn't notice this sound on my first couple of drives but it may have been there, so that's why I ask...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-01-2020, 11:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,901
Posted By pogofx
Thanks for the info. I have the FT86...

Thanks for the info. I have the FT86 Speedfactory catted header which I had put on before I went with the SC. You said you had the same header before with no issues, if I read that right. Not...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-31-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,178
Posted By pogofx
From what I understand, there is little to...

From what I understand, there is little to nothing gained by changing the stock intake on this car if you're NA. The intake was redesigned slightly starting in '17, so I think what you have is...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-31-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,901
Posted By pogofx
So what exactly happened? Inside of the high...

So what exactly happened? Inside of the high flow cat on the JDL header melted and caused an engine failure somehow? Or am I misunderstanding? Just curious, I have a catted UEL header and just...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-27-2019, 11:18 AM
Replies: 662
Views: 106,716
Posted By pogofx
Just tried, still worked for me. ...

Just tried, still worked for me.

https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/29916271.html
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-27-2019, 09:29 AM
Replies: 626
Views: 140,281
Posted By pogofx
Exclamation Toyota and Subaru Officially Confirm Second Gen 86! (September 27, 2019)

From Toyota today.

https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/29916271.html

Toyota and Subaru Agree on New Business and Capital Alliance

Tokyo, Japan, September 27, 2019―Toyota Motor...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-11-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 247,799
Posted By pogofx
TSW Bathurst Gunmetal 17x8 35mm Offset ...

TSW Bathurst
Gunmetal
17x8
35mm Offset
Slightly Concave design.
Right at 40lbs mounted/balanced.
Flush fit with a little negative camber.
Wrapped here in Michelin PS4S's - 245/40/17.
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-15-2019, 06:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,322
Posted By pogofx
Right. I would have thought that all the...

Right.

I would have thought that all the extra spoilers, lips, diffusers, ground affects, body cladding, and rocket bunny crap would give a lot of extra cushion and protection to most of our...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-15-2019, 05:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,322
Posted By pogofx
BRZ makes the top 10 for fatal accidents!

Not sure if this is old news, but the BRZ makes it in at #6 on a distinguished list of cars in which you're more than twice as likely to die in.
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-11-2019, 08:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,728
Posted By pogofx
I said it about my 1st thru 15th.

I said it about my 1st thru 15th.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-09-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,728
Posted By pogofx
That's good. Just something to think about. ...

That's good. Just something to think about. Sometimes things change, so holding out for the best price is definitely worth doing (especially if its been sitting for a while).
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-09-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,728
Posted By pogofx
When buying a salvage or any other car with a...

When buying a salvage or any other car with a title that has been branded for some reason, keep another thing in mind. How long you plan on keeping the car. If you plan on driving it for a very...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-03-2019, 01:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 17,914
Posted By pogofx
1" drop on TRD's and Sachs dampers. Worked out...

1" drop on TRD's and Sachs dampers. Worked out well. SPC camber bolts up front and SPC Lower Control Arms in the rear - then an alignment.

I did scrape the bottom of the front lip last night...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-30-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,857
Posted By pogofx
I'm running the an 18 PP with the Sachs dampers...

I'm running the an 18 PP with the Sachs dampers and TRD's (Eibach Pro's). Just about the same drop as the Yellows, although the rear springs are progressive. No issues and I think it feels great. ...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-10-2019, 04:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,698
Posted By pogofx
Yep, I'm already in STX with the other mods I...

Yep, I'm already in STX with the other mods I have. Seems all the other twins I'm running against in that class all have some suspension work. I'm really doing it just for fun. I'm not that...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-10-2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,698
Posted By pogofx
Just so I understand completely, you didn't need...

Just so I understand completely, you didn't need the SPC toe bushings for the LCA's. It looks like you had enough adjustment from the factory to get the rear toe dialed in. Right?

The SPC with...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-10-2019, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,698
Posted By pogofx
Well, I hope that a one inch lower CG and a...

Well, I hope that a one inch lower CG and a slightly stiffer spring will be just a little better for the autocross days. Time will tell. Right now, I know the biggest thing that could be fixed for...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-10-2019, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,698
Posted By pogofx
From what I understand the BRZ PP just gets you...

From what I understand the BRZ PP just gets you the Sachs dampers. I believe the ride height and springs are the same as all the 17-19 BRZ's. The spring rates were changed slightly from 16 to 17. ...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-10-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,698
Posted By pogofx
Thanks a bunch! I actually remember reading your...

Thanks a bunch! I actually remember reading your thread a while back but then lost track of it after my eyes started bleeding from reading so many posts. I guess I'll go ahead and get the bolts and...
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