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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-20-2018, 11:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,573
Posted By Weasel Soup
Thanks. My HVT camber plates kept coming...

Thanks.

My HVT camber plates kept coming loose at the nut on the shock shaft for the first few months, but I’ve got them tight enough that they finally stayed. My car doesn’t make any odd...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-11-2018, 12:12 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 24,430
Posted By Weasel Soup
Yeah, I’ve seen that before. A hitch is a...

Yeah, I’ve seen that before. A hitch is a possible addition to my car in the future, but so far, having friends carry the tires to far away races has worked for us.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-10-2018, 11:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,521
Posted By Weasel Soup
Interesting. I’ve got a Kaaz lsd in my RallyCross...

Interesting. I’ve got a Kaaz lsd in my RallyCross Escort. Super modification, one of the best I’ve done to that car. But, that car went from open differential to the “1.5” way unit.

I’m...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-10-2018, 11:34 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 24,430
Posted By Weasel Soup
Yes, but not If i want to take extra tires at the...

Yes, but not If i want to take extra tires at the same time...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-10-2018, 11:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,573
Posted By Weasel Soup
The OP looks to have HVT camber plates. I do too....

The OP looks to have HVT camber plates. I do too. I also have a failure of the strut tower brace, passenger side. From the way the parts fit I doubt the camber plates are a contributor to this...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-10-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 24,430
Posted By Weasel Soup
I added 0.5” spacers to my upper strut mounts. Do...

I added 0.5” spacers to my upper strut mounts. Do I have an SUV now?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-09-2018, 09:48 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 52,226
Posted By Weasel Soup
Team Dynamics 15x6 fit over stock brakes. I used...

Team Dynamics 15x6 fit over stock brakes. I used the standard Subaru offset as a clearance check on the front, then ordered a custom offset of +25. This gave roughly 28mm more clearance between the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-04-2018, 12:06 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 52,226
Posted By Weasel Soup
I’ve also considered lift spacers. I’m running...

I’ve also considered lift spacers. I’m running 185/65r15 rally tires and still want more ground clearance. I also would like more tire to fender clearance and lifting the car will do that, where as...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-21-2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 52,226
Posted By Weasel Soup
I like what I’m reading here. Speaking from 4...

I like what I’m reading here. Speaking from 4 years of SCCA RallyCross experience with the FRs more ground clearance would be great!
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-06-2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,915
Posted By Weasel Soup
Sway bar has no effect on rake or camber, in a...

Sway bar has no effect on rake or camber, in a static environment. The purpose of removing the sway bar is to soften the effective spring rate in a cornering situation. This promotes weight transfer...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-01-2017, 11:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,915
Posted By Weasel Soup
And the first thing a good rallycross driver does...

And the first thing a good rallycross driver does to a fwd or awd car is disconnect the front sway bar to get the thing to rotate...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-01-2017, 10:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,915
Posted By Weasel Soup
What repairs? It is still dented from the storm....

What repairs? It is still dented from the storm. Zero safety concerns from the damage, so I bought it "as is".
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-30-2017, 11:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,915
Posted By Weasel Soup
I have no intent of selling either car. I just...

I have no intent of selling either car. I just wrote this piece to provide information since I didn't see a similar comparison when I did a quick search, especially considering I own both...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-28-2017, 02:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,915
Posted By Weasel Soup
2013 FRs vs 2017 WRX

As the title states the two cars shall be compared. I own both. Technically, I'm an idiot, and making payments on both. However, that is not the point. First off some information about my cars, of...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 03-22-2017, 10:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,597
Posted By Weasel Soup
Agree with Tcoat, most of the other frs /brz I...

Agree with Tcoat, most of the other frs /brz I see around here appear very stock.

Heck, when my car is shut off and parked the only obvious difference from stock is the plasti dipped body...
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-08-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 34,446
Posted By Weasel Soup
I like the marketing Toyota is using. I hope that...

I like the marketing Toyota is using. I hope that the sale work out the way they did back when the 2002 WRX came out. Subaru expected to sell less than 10,000 of those... They couldn't keep up with...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-01-2017, 01:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,957
Posted By Weasel Soup
I do believe the op was asking those that have...

I do believe the op was asking those that have had both the first and second generation cars to compare the two.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-21-2016, 04:01 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 21,964
Posted By Weasel Soup
I've had two failures last year. Both were on the...

I've had two failures last year. Both were on the front, when taking tires off during preparations/tire changes for RallyCross duty. The first happened on the passenger front and had to be broken...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-10-2016, 11:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,622
Posted By Weasel Soup
Yes, very lush foliage up there in Iowa. I'm...

Yes, very lush foliage up there in Iowa.

I'm the goofy bearded guy in the comedy video, and my car is in the background multiple times, including the time for one of my runs on the Sunday course...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-10-2016, 12:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,622
Posted By Weasel Soup
Videos from the event, This shows all three...

Videos from the event,

This shows all three courses as driven by the M4 Champion

2016 SCCA Rallycross Nationals Indianola, IA MA Champion - YouTube


And here's some local flavor...
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-09-2016, 11:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,622
Posted By Weasel Soup
:lol: Good one! It is kind of a tight squeeze......

:lol: Good one! It is kind of a tight squeeze... I usually wear shorts to make things simpler... :bellyroll:

The Iowa site holds up very well. Especially considering that this year it saw 100+...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-03-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,622
Posted By Weasel Soup
:thanks: I don't bottom out very often,...

:thanks:

I don't bottom out very often, especially considering I race monthly, and the factory skid plate does a very god job.

Fun fact: The 2010 Madaspeed3 has less factory ground clearance...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-03-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,622
Posted By Weasel Soup
Except for the front strut brace and the camber...

Except for the front strut brace and the camber plates set to their most negative angle, STOCK! I've got thoughts to change to the stiffer BRZ front springs to tame the turn in down some... And I may...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-03-2016, 04:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,710
Posted By Weasel Soup
I haven't had much time to be on the forums in...

I haven't had much time to be on the forums in the past year or so, but I wanted to share a little something...

It took 4 months to get the wheels, and them about a month to get the tires, but...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-03-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,622
Posted By Weasel Soup
Open Flash Stage 2 tune (basic, not tailored to...

Open Flash Stage 2 tune (basic, not tailored to the car)

Grimmspeed Intake that has been heat wrapped

Grimmspeed front strut tower bar (for triangular bracing) and brake master cylinder brace
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-03-2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,622
Posted By Weasel Soup
Scion FR-S wins class at the 2016 SCCA RallyCross National Championship

Nine Victors and a Cloud of Dust at SCCA RallyCross National Championship

INDIANOLA, Iowa (October 2, 2016) – The Sports Car Club of America has crowned nine new national champions after this...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-21-2016, 11:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,718
Posted By Weasel Soup
Wink Yeah, I've experienced it before. It's still neat...

Yeah, I've experienced it before. It's still neat to see, and fun when the un-educated see it for the first time.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-20-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,718
Posted By Weasel Soup
I had trouble ensuring the clips holding the...

I had trouble ensuring the clips holding the throw out bearing to the clutch fork were on to stay. It took four or five tries before I was satisfied with it, but I don't think thosec lips wouldg I've...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-19-2016, 10:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,718
Posted By Weasel Soup
That sounds like a hardware issue, not a...

That sounds like a hardware issue, not a hydraulic problem. Did the whole setup get replaced, or just the pressure plate?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-19-2016, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,718
Posted By Weasel Soup
Funny thing, we had a winter storm Thursday...

Funny thing, we had a winter storm Thursday night. On my way to work Friday morning the traction control program managed to stall the car as I was pulling away from a red light.
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