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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-14-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,014
Posted By Sithspawn
A buddy of mine in Taiwan had a few friends get...

A buddy of mine in Taiwan had a few friends get these and they were pissed that the set screws damaged the factory paddles. The set screws are really small diameter and in order to apply sufficient...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-12-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,690
Posted By Sithspawn
I second this. I'd like to add this thread to...

I second this. I'd like to add this thread to your list of good reads as well: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61498
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-08-2014, 10:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,318
Posted By Sithspawn
Yeah...I hear you. I really wish this car had...

Yeah...I hear you. I really wish this car had come with better transmission cooling from the factory. After a couple spirited drives, my trans starting getting rough on the 1 - 2 shift as well. At...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-06-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,500
Posted By Sithspawn
Yeah, my radio had a whole dead line going across...

Yeah, my radio had a whole dead line going across it. Got it replaced under warranty, no issue.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 11-04-2014, 06:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,318
Posted By Sithspawn
Yes. How many miles do you have on your car? ...

Yes. How many miles do you have on your car? Have you done any spirited driving with it?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-28-2014, 05:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,763
Posted By Sithspawn
ROFLMAO!!!

ROFLMAO!!!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-26-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 72,408
Posted By Sithspawn
My pleasure. It is uncommon for anyone to do...

My pleasure. It is uncommon for anyone to do this level of research and data logging, much less share the data. Even the company I used to work for didn't bother, but boy did they sell a lot of...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-26-2014, 12:32 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 72,408
Posted By Sithspawn
I wouldn't recommend removing the factory heat...

I wouldn't recommend removing the factory heat exchanger from the system. You want the fluid to come up to temperature since viscosity changes with temperature. You may have noticed that the car...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-23-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,869
Posted By Sithspawn
Figure about $180 or so for a decent gauge. AEM...

Figure about $180 or so for a decent gauge. AEM has a nice transmission temp gauge that goes down to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the factory service manual, the temperature needs to be...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-22-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,066
Posted By Sithspawn
For power mods, you are on track. Motordyne...

For power mods, you are on track. Motordyne makes a good plenum spacer. As with any N/A Japanese car, the mods you can do are somewhat limited. Yes, you can have it tuned with Uprev and since you...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-11-2014, 04:37 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 72,408
Posted By Sithspawn
Not really. Besides, I only have about 25%...

Not really. Besides, I only have about 25% Redline and 75% OEM fill.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-10-2014, 09:06 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 72,408
Posted By Sithspawn
Considering that you have the WS fluid already,...

Considering that you have the WS fluid already, I'd just go ahead and use that. I'm not a chemist, but as an engineer, if the fluid meets the specifications for the application, it is fine. Redline...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-09-2014, 07:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,869
Posted By Sithspawn
Update: We tested out the airflow modifications...

Update: We tested out the airflow modifications at the track on Tuesday night and we are exactly where we want to be: temps peaked out at 221 degrees Fahrenheit at the end of the last...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-09-2014, 07:28 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 72,408
Posted By Sithspawn
Actually, I added Redline D6 transmission fluid...

Actually, I added Redline D6 transmission fluid to replace the fluid that was lost when I took my sample for analysis and when splicing in the cooler lines as well as making up for the additional...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-09-2014, 02:13 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 72,408
Posted By Sithspawn
It was good to meet you last night. I ended up...

It was good to meet you last night. I ended up running a personal best on that track last night (beating out my old personal best held by my WRX with 330hp and a good bit of suspension work). These...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-08-2014, 08:37 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 72,408
Posted By Sithspawn
Update: We tested out the airflow modifications...

Update: We tested out the airflow modifications at the track last night and we are exactly where we want to be: temps peaked out at 221 degrees Fahrenheit at the end of the last session...after we...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 10-07-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,869
Posted By Sithspawn
I have not encountered that issue. I had a...

I have not encountered that issue. I had a customer with a G37 and 7AT that experienced it, but this is the first I've heard of it happening with our cars.

Edit: I just noticed you are...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-07-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,284
Posted By Sithspawn
subbed

subbed
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-04-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 72,408
Posted By Sithspawn
Yeah, we used brass fittings for our connections....

Yeah, we used brass fittings for our connections. I also noticed that you are using worm clamps with braided stainless lines. Not really the best way to do that. You are supposed to use the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-04-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 72,408
Posted By Sithspawn
Oh man! That's not good!

Oh man! That's not good!
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-02-2014, 04:10 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 218,049
Posted By Sithspawn
Thank you for your honest and unbiased review. I...

Thank you for your honest and unbiased review. I would like to take the opportunity to correct the issues you describe and send you a new pair of paddles. I strive to produce the best parts that I...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-02-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,944
Posted By Sithspawn
Thank you for your honest and unbiased review. I...

Thank you for your honest and unbiased review. I would like to take the opportunity to correct the issues you describe and send you a new pair of paddles. I strive to produce the best parts that I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-01-2014, 08:05 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 72,408
Posted By Sithspawn
Yes, a Dremel with an endmill attachment. We are...

Yes, a Dremel with an endmill attachment. We are going to setup a special attachment so that we can get cleaner cuts. That way, it would look like it came that way from the factory.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-01-2014, 07:53 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 72,408
Posted By Sithspawn
Hey guys, I did not make it out to the track last...

Hey guys, I did not make it out to the track last night due to a few different factors. We'll just have to do it next week.

In the meantime, here are the pictures requested for the airflow...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-28-2014, 12:24 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 72,408
Posted By Sithspawn
We went with a Setrab Series 6 19row oil cooler. ...

We went with a Setrab Series 6 19row oil cooler.



For R&D purposes, we put one pair of sensors (temp and pressure) in the transmission line going to the factory cooler and one pair of sensors...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-21-2014, 02:10 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 72,408
Posted By Sithspawn
I got the transmission cooler hooked up, but...

I got the transmission cooler hooked up, but didn't get much opportunity to put it through its paces yet. So far, steady state driving shows the temps are quite a bit lower than stock (I didn't have...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 09-14-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 75,558
Posted By Sithspawn
Very cool. Looking forward to seeing more.

Very cool. Looking forward to seeing more.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-12-2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,869
Posted By Sithspawn
Update: I got a chance to do a mountain run...

Update: I got a chance to do a mountain run today, but there were quite a few people going up the mountain so I didn't really get much of a chance to do a lot of spirited driving. For the short...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-12-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 72,408
Posted By Sithspawn
Update: I got a chance to do a mountain run...

Update: I got a chance to do a mountain run today, but there were quite a few people going up the mountain so I didn't really get much of a chance to do a lot of spirited driving. For the short...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-11-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,337
Posted By Sithspawn
roflmao!

roflmao!
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