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Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-02-2023, 02:21 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 16,099
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Wheel size and offsets, if you don’t mind? Looks...

Wheel size and offsets, if you don’t mind? Looks nice!
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-01-2023, 12:00 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,812
Posted By mike_ekim1024
They do look nice on a BRZ! I’ll add both of...

They do look nice on a BRZ! I’ll add both of their SL wheels to my app.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-31-2023, 12:16 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,812
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Another brand I wasn’t familiar with that makes a...

Another brand I wasn’t familiar with that makes a few flow-formed wheels:

https://jr-wheels.com/category/sl01

SL01 18x8.5 18.74 lbs $310
SL02 18x8.5 18.74 lbs $310
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-30-2023, 10:49 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,812
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Another brand I haven’t heard of: ...

Another brand I haven’t heard of:
...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-25-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 800
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Fixed the sort by price / weight and added a few...

Fixed the sort by price / weight and added a few more wheels. Some still don't have weights because they are just hard to find.


https://wheels.ft86partpicker.com
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-22-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 850
Posted By mike_ekim1024
LOL! I mean it could look nice on a Lambo or...

LOL! I mean it could look nice on a Lambo or something, I guess.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-21-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,812
Posted By mike_ekim1024
A few other wheels I’ve been thinking of adding...

A few other wheels I’ve been thinking of adding to the list. I’m not familiar with the brand, but they are flow-formed, under/around 20 lbs, and have a 5x100 bolt pattern available..
...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-21-2023, 01:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 758
Posted By mike_ekim1024
I’m a fan of Rally racing. I think it’s the...

I’m a fan of Rally racing. I think it’s the definition of controlled chaos, a type of mechanical dance. Do I do doughnuts and spin around in my FR-S? No, that would be silly. ;)
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-20-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 758
Posted By mike_ekim1024
[HOONIGAN] Gymkhana 2020: Travis Pastrana Takeover

https://youtu.be/32I0Qso4sDg

BRZ doughnut dance starting at 2:40
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-18-2023, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 800
Posted By mike_ekim1024
In a different topic, this web app is what I’ve...

In a different topic, this web app is what I’ve been looking for in forever! It allows you to try different size wheels and tires to see how they fit, and supports multiple vehicles.

Originally...
Forum: Northern California 05-16-2023, 11:52 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 28,164
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Just got my car smogged, after an ECU reflash...

Just got my car smogged, after an ECU reflash back to stock. Passed with flying colors! I was just a tiny bit worried. I think the only thing not stock now is the removal of the air intake “pipe”...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 05-15-2023, 10:22 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 115,158
Posted By mike_ekim1024
That’s awesome to play around with. Interesting...

That’s awesome to play around with. Interesting to see the wheel proximity to the springs also.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 05-15-2023, 08:35 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 115,158
Posted By mike_ekim1024
What app is that in the screen-shot?

What app is that in the screen-shot?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-10-2023, 10:37 PM
Replies: 24,574
Views: 7,182,675
Posted By mike_ekim1024
The right tool for the job! And the other tool, I...

The right tool for the job! And the other tool, I didn’t know existed, good to know. Thanks!

Maybe I’ll try again soon. Yeah, it shouldn’t be difficult. Need to get an alignment very soon after of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-10-2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 24,574
Views: 7,182,675
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Haha. That’s an interesting idea. A kind of help...

Haha. That’s an interesting idea. A kind of help me out for a few buck or a few beers, maybe as a group. My friends are not brute force-inclined, or live in other states. Baby is only 24 months, so...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-10-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 24,574
Views: 7,182,675
Posted By mike_ekim1024
The nut came off fairly easy, it’s the step of...

The nut came off fairly easy, it’s the step of popping it out that proved difficult. No rust. Now that I see what I wrote, impact tools wouldn’t help with this. A pickle fork… yes, something that...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-09-2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 24,574
Views: 7,182,675
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Well, I tried installing SPC rear toe-arms to go...

Well, I tried installing SPC rear toe-arms to go with the LCAs, but no go. I’ve got the tools - sockets, breaker bar, jacks and jack stands, hammer… but I don’t have impact tools, the thing would...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-04-2023, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 439
Posted By mike_ekim1024
My obsessions rotate. Right now I’m on wheels ;)...

My obsessions rotate. Right now I’m on wheels ;) True, they aren’t the only carbon-fiber wheels, but I do feel like they have a unique shape. Of course any wheel like that will cost and am and a leg,...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-04-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 800
Posted By mike_ekim1024
List of flow-formed or better wheels under $2650

https://wheels.ft86partpicker.com

For fun, I've been compiling wheel weights, load ratings, country of origin, sizes, colors and more for flow-formed wheels. You can filter by size, width, color,...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-02-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,812
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Added more wheels to my app:...

Added more wheels to my app: https://wheels.ft86partpicker.com. Also added a "Sort by Price / Weight" to get an idea of value (not including strength, but maybe I could factor in load rating?).


...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-02-2023, 12:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 439
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Science + Art: Generative Design

https://dymag.com/portfolio/bac-mono-f
https://www.bac-mono.com/new-page-82

Not only are the wheels absolutely beautiful, they’re 10 pounds! Generative designed face + carbon fiber rim.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-01-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 850
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Asymmetric spokes make my eyes hurt

Ok, maybe there are some asymmetric spoked wheels that look natural. This one hurts my eyes. It’s like someone broke the spokes and patched them back together lol. But of course, that’s just my...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-01-2023, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,418
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Oh, yes, I don't mean test the wheel and the tire...

Oh, yes, I don't mean test the wheel and the tire at the same time. I mean once you stick with a wheel, to test the tire independently. The point I was making was that the tire is just as heavy as...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-01-2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,418
Posted By mike_ekim1024
But there are a few pounds difference between...

But there are a few pounds difference between Michelin and Bridgestone performance tires for example. Shouldn't we be looking at that?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-01-2023, 01:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,418
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Performance Wheel Test - A Look at Wheel Weight, Density, and Stiffness

https://www.motortrend.com/how-to/modp-0906-performance-wheel-test

It’s true, wheel weight by itself doesn’t give you much info. Where is the weight? A lighter wheel with less mass in the middle...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-28-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,005
Posted By mike_ekim1024
The Perrin resonated car-back. It’s just enough...

The Perrin resonated car-back. It’s just enough to not sound stock, maybe a little drone when idling. I think my very first mod was the clear side markers. I was like oh yeah, I’m a modder! :lol:
...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-27-2023, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,005
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Thank you everyone for their advice! Oil was low,...

Thank you everyone for their advice! Oil was low, took a full quart, but it could have been low a year ago. Coolant was also below the low mark so added to full. No rodents or giant spider webs, no...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-27-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,005
Posted By mike_ekim1024
LOL! :lol:

LOL! :lol:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-26-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,005
Posted By mike_ekim1024
How to prep an FRS that’s been sitting for a year

My FRS has been sitting in the garage for over a year, mainly because we had a baby but is 1.5 years old now! I haven’t needed it since we have another car, plus it needs smog and it’s tuned so I...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-25-2023, 01:54 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,812
Posted By mike_ekim1024
Nice looking wheels! How long have you had them,...

Nice looking wheels! How long have you had them, and how do 9 inchers feel after riding stocks?

I’ve been doing lots of research, at this point more for fun. Wheels made in China can be of high...
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