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Forum: EUROPE 06-09-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,743
Posted By juliog
CSG brake pads in Europe

The European section of the forum seems a bit dead huh!? Let's revive it :)

Anyways, there's now a European importer of CSG Brake Pads (https://counterspacegarage.com/csg-spec-brake-pads). Lots of...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-22-2021, 06:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,934
Posted By juliog
Aerodynamically, the OEM catback muffler and...

Aerodynamically, the OEM catback muffler and those with a similar shape like the CSG Touring 86 are best.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-21-2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,034
Posted By juliog
Depends how you're using your car. I personally...

Depends how you're using your car. I personally would do the first oil change at 3000 miles or after my 1st track day.

CSG has written a guide of the recommended maintenance intervals for the 86...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-21-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,096
Posted By juliog
The 595 are faster over one lap but tend to...

The 595 are faster over one lap but tend to self-destruct under abuse :D, not very good value IMHO. SX2 last very long are are relatively consistent throughout each track session and their life...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-12-2021, 08:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,934
Posted By juliog
Yes, I've passed sound check at Laguna with full...

Yes, I've passed sound check at Laguna with full exhaust and stock catback/muffler. The CSG exhaust does sound better inside & outside the car, is less restrictive and is marginally lighter than...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-11-2021, 07:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,934
Posted By juliog
CSG Touring 86 or ACE Laguna Cat-Backs will let...

CSG Touring 86 or ACE Laguna Cat-Backs will let you pass Laguna sound limit on a car with aftermarket header and midpipes:
...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-21-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,121
Posted By juliog
GR Yaris is a money-losing project for Toyota,...

GR Yaris is a money-losing project for Toyota, only justified by their WRC homologation requirements.

Subaru brand as a whole probably has a couple years left in Europe. I expect the brand to...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-21-2020, 05:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,121
Posted By juliog
I should move to Germany.. :D

I should move to Germany.. :D
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-21-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,121
Posted By juliog
What's your point? Both the EU and each...

What's your point? Both the EU and each individual country (France.. ugh!) has pushed purchasing & owning sports cars out of reach for the middle class. It's by design. The average young person can't...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-22-2019, 04:44 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 109,958
Posted By juliog
There are many experienced drivers in the lower...

There are many experienced drivers in the lower classes.

Intent of 86CUP Stock and Street classes is to provide a driver-centric playing field for street driven cars with low costs of...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-06-2019, 03:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,253
Posted By juliog
Awful advice. A beginner driving a bone stock...

Awful advice. A beginner driving a bone stock brz/86 with a coach on the passenger seat will easily exceed the capacity of lesser 'sports' fluids like Motul RBF600, ending the day with a dangerously...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-03-2019, 09:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,253
Posted By juliog
#1 . Leave brake lines alone. #2 . Your...

#1 . Leave brake lines alone.

#2 . Your choice of PMU G-Four 335, Endless RF650, Castrol SRF, Brembo HTC 64T brake fluid. Those fluids last longer and are most cost effective than Motul...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-18-2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,983
Posted By juliog
Except for the handful of 200TW tires that are...

Except for the handful of 200TW tires that are faster than any 100TW r-comp... ;)
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-12-2019, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,316,233
Posted By juliog
That's fine :) . Just warning you before you dump...

That's fine :) . Just warning you before you dump a lot of money on cooling parts trying to address an issue that can't be fixed, short of giving up on running that particular SC on track.

With an...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-12-2019, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,316,233
Posted By juliog
The Sprintex isn't track worthy, even with the...

The Sprintex isn't track worthy, even with the optional heat exchanger. It will heatsoak really bad and there's nothing you can do about it, as the overall design is flawed.

If you're going to...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-07-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,311
Posted By juliog
The CSG Touring86 exhaust...

The CSG Touring86 exhaust (https://www.counterspacegarage.com/csg-spec) is popular with track people who have replaced the rest of the system and desire or require output levels under 90dB. It also...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-30-2019, 08:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,048
Posted By juliog
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Forum: Forced Induction 01-01-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,600
Posted By juliog
To be honest, having driven many supercharged...

To be honest, having driven many supercharged 86/BRZ, I don't think the kits are worth the cost and hassle involved to run them in Spain.

If it's a primarily street driven car, the centrifugal...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-21-2018, 01:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,600
Posted By juliog
A TUV certification won't make the supercharger...

A TUV certification won't make the supercharger kit legal in Spain.

In Spain, to be 100% legal, you need to demonstrate the car still meets emissions and noise standards (Euro 6 for GT86/BRZ)...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-15-2018, 07:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,178
Posted By juliog
Look for a shop specialized in motorsports...

Look for a shop specialized in motorsports alignments. Worth your time and money to get it done right.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-05-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,316,233
Posted By juliog
Hard to say. Does it happen on both left and...

Hard to say. Does it happen on both left and right turns?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-05-2018, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,316,233
Posted By juliog
Underhood temps is a fuzzy term, what are you...

Underhood temps is a fuzzy term, what are you trying to achieve?
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 05-18-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 201,425
Posted By juliog
It's just physics. You will be making your...

It's just physics. You will be making your intercooler and oil cooler far less effective if you open up the whole grille area.



Up to you, it's your own car.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-17-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 21,833
Posted By juliog
Tein Flex Z...

Tein Flex Z (https://www.counterspacegarage.com/tein-flex-z-brz-frs)
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-17-2018, 09:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,284
Posted By juliog
What tire model and size are you on? Have GPS...

What tire model and size are you on? Have GPS logs?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-17-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 30,657
Posted By juliog
ABS software/implementation can also screw you....

ABS software/implementation can also screw you. I've only experienced "ice mode" a handful of times. The first time it resulted in a very expensive body shop bill (and happy it stayed at that).
...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 05-17-2018, 10:47 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 201,425
Posted By juliog
This large grill mod will cause extra drag and...

This large grill mod will cause extra drag and decrease the efficiency of any heat exchangers (radiator, aftermarket oil coolers..). You're essentially making you car slower.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-16-2018, 09:59 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 30,657
Posted By juliog
Intermediate drivers that got comfortable pushing...

Intermediate drivers that got comfortable pushing hard while relying on the safety net of the aids are the most likely to get caught off by them

1) not being foolproof (some driver errors are be...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-15-2018, 09:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,383
Posted By juliog
Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-02-2018, 09:49 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 24,499
Posted By juliog
You can use the Lang tool to compress the pistons...

You can use the Lang tool to compress the pistons if you push against the worn out brake pads inside the caliper.
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