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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-02-2018, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 974
Posted By kevman_101
Contingency program

Wow, I haven`t been here in a LONG time, but decided to check here for info on the contingency program for autocross. Does anyone have info if the contingency program is still available for Scions?...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-23-2018, 08:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,427
Posted By kevman_101
If they do another season, it should have a rule...

If they do another season, it should have a rule of no AWD if they stay on a lake bed for a 1/4 mile. That final race was the most predictable race ever. OR race at the 4 lane strip and have...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-09-2018, 09:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,084
Posted By kevman_101
I just bought an HJC X7 for 170$ can to my door....

I just bought an HJC X7 for 170$ can to my door. Snell M2015. Just remove the mud shield and it's perfect. I've been using a Fox MX helmet since 2014, just the Snell rating is no longer allowed.
...
Forum: CANADA 04-06-2018, 01:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,416
Posted By kevman_101
More info... As long as they have a...

More info...

As long as they have a current valid lapping, time-attack, or Race license they can ...as there is reciprocity between ASN Canada and BMW, PCA, SCCA, etc... organizations.
...
Forum: CANADA 04-06-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,416
Posted By kevman_101
I just sent your post to a few clubs that are...

I just sent your post to a few clubs that are affiliated with AMP. What are the dates you are looking into. From one reply, a member said that for insurance purposes, you would need to be a member,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-05-2018, 02:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,834
Posted By kevman_101
I had a creek and vibration as well. They lubed...

I had a creek and vibration as well. They lubed the seal where the steering shaft goes through the firewall and all is good now.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-05-2018, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,861
Posted By kevman_101
I moved the rear sensor on my old Sentra Spec V...

I moved the rear sensor on my old Sentra Spec V with hair dryer wire... Worked perfectly. We cut a bung off the stock header, punched a hole behind the 2nd cat, which was an aftermarket high flo cat,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-30-2017, 08:16 AM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,235,001
Posted By kevman_101
Took the RE71's off and installed the General...

Took the RE71's off and installed the General ArcticMax winter marshmallows on. Now it's time to shop for some rims for either the regular summer tires or RE's.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-17-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,204
Posted By kevman_101
Yeah, you are going to get crushed. You will...

Yeah, you are going to get crushed. You will probably still get beat in RAW times from street classed cars on RE71's and such top tier tires. I have a feeling that the class you are going to be...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-11-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 31,447
Posted By kevman_101
Swap for an FA20. It`s direct bolt on, wiring and...

Swap for an FA20. It`s direct bolt on, wiring and even the ECU is compatible.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-05-2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,600
Posted By kevman_101
Full Motec system :P with oil temp, pressure,...

Full Motec system :P with oil temp, pressure, water temp, and customizable for track and such.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tNVpe9XRTCM/hqdefault.jpg
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-05-2017, 11:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 32,331
Posted By kevman_101
Little necro post, but Anyone have the Harmony...

Little necro post, but Anyone have the Harmony 360 Defender? I'm about to order it, but i tried an Evenflo Maestro and the rear of the car seat base was a good 2 inches off the bottom of the seat so...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 11-18-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,046
Posted By kevman_101
The whole lane just stopped from like 10+ cars...

The whole lane just stopped from like 10+ cars ahead. The car in front of the FRS bumped the SUV first then the FRS bumped and them it just kept getting harder and harder hits. That poor girl must of...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-18-2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,349
Posted By kevman_101
Don`t know which simulator they are using, my...

Don`t know which simulator they are using, my guess is rFactor with a user made version of WGI. I might be a fanboy, but for any American driver, the best sim to learn tracks would be iRacing in my...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-07-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,020
Posted By kevman_101
Learn on the stockers then upgrade when they are...

Learn on the stockers then upgrade when they are at the wear mark. It's a wear item and the best single upgrade you can make on the car. So why not trash the stocks on tracks and autocross like many...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-31-2016, 08:25 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,020
Posted By kevman_101
Exhaust. Get the car sounding great. Don't need...

Exhaust. Get the car sounding great. Don't need to be loud, just more aggressive. Love my TRD cat-back, even though it is on the costly side. Plus it fills the rear cutout for the exhaust tips, so...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-29-2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,235,001
Posted By kevman_101
Got the trans and rear-end oil changed for Amsoil...

Got the trans and rear-end oil changed for Amsoil and got an alignment done with the crash bolts installed. -1.0 degree on stock suspension. Better then the 0 it was from factory. Hope it slightly...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-16-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,748
Posted By kevman_101
1. Do you still love your car after owning it for...

1. Do you still love your car after owning it for some time now.
Bought in April 2013 and still love it every time I step in it.

2. Would you buy another?
For sure

3. How would you...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-06-2016, 07:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,037
Posted By kevman_101
Spinning the tires won`t light it up, Spinning...

Spinning the tires won`t light it up, Spinning out won`t light it up, but if you flick it aggressively or get bumps while turning and the inside rear wheel loses enough traction, it will dab the...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-02-2016, 03:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,359
Posted By kevman_101
Your going about all wrong. Loosening the plugs...

Your going about all wrong. Loosening the plugs is very inconsistent. Here's the secret to do it like the pros. Get a drill bit set and drill a hole through the head. Now be careful not to use a big...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-04-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,945
Posted By kevman_101
It`s got traction control? Oh right, that`s why I...

It`s got traction control? Oh right, that`s why I push a button for 5 seconds every time I start my car :P
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-23-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 16,358
Posted By kevman_101
OFH and OFT, TRD cat back, Rims and tires, crash...

OFH and OFT, TRD cat back, Rims and tires, crash bolts and alignment, then spend the rest for a 5 day Team Oneal rally school :)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-25-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 22,827
Posted By kevman_101
This car takes all the numbers and burns them...

This car takes all the numbers and burns them with a giant flame thrower like you would use to kill Australian spider. It might not go fast, nor set lap records, but the smiles and grins and chuckles...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-04-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 20,663
Posted By kevman_101
1) Get decent snow tires. I have General Altimax...

1) Get decent snow tires. I have General Altimax Arctic tires and they do the job and were not very expensive.

2) Hold the Traction Control button for 5 seconds to disable the stability and TC.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-25-2016, 07:47 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 22,864
Posted By kevman_101
Is the FRS the only car? If so, yeah, you are...

Is the FRS the only car? If so, yeah, you are going to need to get rid of it. If not, change the other car :). I'm the baby carrier with the FRS :). I take her to daycare every morning and pick her...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-20-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,427
Posted By kevman_101
It`s the same with Top Fuel Funny Cars. You...

It`s the same with Top Fuel Funny Cars. You wouldn`t be able to tell the difference between a Lada and a Hummer H1 if they both had body shells in the class.

At the very least, that has the form...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-04-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 843
Views: 208,700
Posted By kevman_101
So much rad opening... That can`t be good for...

So much rad opening... That can`t be good for drag and aero.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-29-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 18,740
Posted By kevman_101
I`m hoping to keep it for a long time. Probably...

I`m hoping to keep it for a long time. Probably until it dies a glorious death by crashing on a race track... and it`s going to need a write off or I will want to rebuild it and turn it into a track...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-23-2015, 03:15 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 57,571
Posted By kevman_101
I would trailer it home and install an...

I would trailer it home and install an aftermarket clutch, light weight flywheel and the rest.

Probably cost a ton less too. But for the other parts... that I don`t know how much work and...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-19-2015, 09:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,030
Posted By kevman_101
I have an office chair, a college student desk, a...

I have an office chair, a college student desk, a G27 and a 42" TV. Play iRacing, and a bit of Asseto Corsa, but much more into iRacing. I just run Asseto to drive the FRS :).

I find it has helped...
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