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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
09-06-2017, 02:32 AM
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Spec Twin?
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202,170
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Miniata
What he is probably referring to are the very...
What he is probably referring to are the very common muffler deletes that bolt on in about 15 minutes or so, and exit from one of the stock locations. I bought one for my car from Nameless for a...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
09-05-2017, 04:39 AM
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Spec Twin?
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202,170
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Miniata
the spec tire for the class hasn't been announced...
the spec tire for the class hasn't been announced yet, could be the Nexen, or the BFG, or the Bridgestones, or the Hankooks, or something else. Press release says the spec tire will be announced...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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09-18-2016, 05:11 PM
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Are the rusted springs OK?
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Miniata
Like the others said, just surface rust. I've...
Like the others said, just surface rust. I've seen much worse. If it were my car, I'd clean off whatever rust I can reach without removing them from the car, and hit them with a good thick rust...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
Sponsored by The Tire Rack
09-18-2016, 05:08 PM
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DIY reprogram for TPMS?
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Miniata
I've only had a couple of false tire pressure...
I've only had a couple of false tire pressure alarms in the Mini in the 11 years we've had it, but the speed sensors they use for TPMS weren't that accurate (which is why they had to stop using that...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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09-18-2016, 05:07 AM
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DIY reprogram for TPMS?
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Miniata
It bothered me a little when I first started...
It bothered me a little when I first started running without TPMS sensors in vehicles that came with them 8+ years ago, but I got over it pretty quickly. Besides, on my BRZ I usually have at least 2...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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09-05-2016, 04:31 PM
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DIY reprogram for TPMS?
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Miniata
Drive without TPMS for 6 months out of the year...
Drive without TPMS for 6 months out of the year and check your tire pressures weekly manually? Cheapest DIY option available. I have four sets of wheels and tires for my BRZ and only the stock wheels...
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09-03-2016, 05:00 PM
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Continental Extreme Contact DWS
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Miniata
I looked back through the thread, but must have...
I looked back through the thread, but must have missed it. Which tire did you end up going with? The DWS or DWS-06? I noticed the DWS lose grip in the back on my BRZ a lot sooner than I'd like as...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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09-02-2016, 11:54 PM
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Continental Extreme Contact DWS
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Miniata
Not a true apples to apples comparison since they...
Not a true apples to apples comparison since they are on different cars, but I have the DWS on my BRZ and the DWS-06 on our Focus ST. They feel like completely different tires. The DWS on the BRZ...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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02-03-2016, 05:50 AM
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TPMS sensors – Are they worth the hassle?
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Miniata
Not worth TPMS in spare wheels IMO. I have four...
Not worth TPMS in spare wheels IMO. I have four sets of wheels for my BRZ, only the stock ones have TPMS installed. The light on the dash doesn't bother me. I usually have the traction/stability...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
Sponsored by The Tire Rack
02-11-2015, 03:21 PM
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TPMS help
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Miniata
I just live with the dash light being on. Both...
I just live with the dash light being on. Both sets of aftermarket wheels/tires I have don't have TPMS sensors in them. Just another dash light to have on, I often have the traction and/or stability...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
02-10-2015, 10:37 PM
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List of all your vehicles during your life
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Miniata
Here are mine, if I remembered them all, in...
Here are mine, if I remembered them all, in order:
1979 VW Rabbit diesel
1981 Mustang Cobra V8
1988 Suzuki Samurai
1978 Datsun 280Z
1983 VW Rabbit GTI
1990 Suzuki Sidekick
1989 Mustang LX...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
01-22-2015, 10:05 PM
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Recommendation for Cordless Impact Wrench?
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Miniata
I've had the Craftsman 19.2V 1/2" impact for 3+...
I've had the Craftsman 19.2V 1/2" impact for 3+ years now. At first I used it with the NiCad batteries I already had on hand, and if fully charged they would remove lug nuts ok, but I'd be lucky to...
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
01-14-2015, 07:52 PM
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Poll:
Paint Condition after 2+ Years of Ownership
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Miniata
Front bumper, fenders, doors scratched and beat...
Front bumper, fenders, doors scratched and beat up by cones from autocrossing. More damage to the BRZ in 2 years of autocrossing than all my previous cars combined in the previous 13 years. The paint...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
01-12-2015, 07:14 PM
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Dealer installed license plate incorrectly! Now what?
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Miniata
Front plate is law in my state too, but I told...
Front plate is law in my state too, but I told the dealership when I ordered my car, and again when they called to tell me it had arrived, that if they drilled the front bumper or mounted the front...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
01-11-2015, 06:12 PM
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DIY: 5lb Shorai Battery Install
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Miniata
Most likely they will ask what the battery was...
Most likely they will ask what the battery was used in if you try and warranty it. I suppose you could look up an application the Shorai battery you're using is approved for and lie about it.
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
01-11-2015, 07:33 AM
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DIY: 5lb Shorai Battery Install
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88,048
Posted By
Miniata
Three year warranty from Shorai on their...
Three year warranty from Shorai on their batteries, except when used in applications not listed/approved by Shorai, such as automotive. In other words, no warranty if used in a car....
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
10-12-2014, 03:18 PM
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u guys have the sport mode always on?
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Miniata
VSC Sport mode on as soon as I start the car for...
VSC Sport mode on as soon as I start the car for normal driving.
All the traction/stability control aids turned off for autocrossing, and occasionally for spirited street driving.
On very rare...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
10-11-2014, 12:34 PM
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Wallets...
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5,858
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Miniata
I use one of the super slim All-Ett nylon...
I use one of the super slim All-Ett nylon wallets. I used to carry a really thick wallet in my back pocket but started having issues, especially in the tighter fitting seats some of my sports/sporty...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
10-10-2014, 02:30 PM
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For those who do their own maintenance
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9,423
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Miniata
I do all my own work. Try to keep receipts, but...
I do all my own work. Try to keep receipts, but sometimes I forget. What I usually do though, for all in-warranty oil changes, is take a pic on my phone when I'm doing the oil change of the new oil...
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Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]
10-06-2014, 07:43 PM
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What current phone are you rocking at the moment?
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47,640
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Miniata
Motorola Droid Razr on Verizon for almost three...
Motorola Droid Razr on Verizon for almost three years. Still works reasonably well, and have unlimited data, so to keep that, I'd have to buy a new phone outright.
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
10-06-2014, 01:13 AM
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13
Just purchased my '13 BRZ with 1,800 miles. Should I change the oil?
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3,338
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Miniata
Yeah, I'd change the engine oil just based on...
Yeah, I'd change the engine oil just based on time, I change mine every 12 months regardless of mileage, but so far the mileage has always been less than 5000 miles per year. Isn't necessary to...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
10-06-2014, 01:04 AM
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28
Is there any reason I shouldn't jack up my car from the side in the middle of the car
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11,142
Posted By
Miniata
Not on a BRZ, but I've done it on other similar...
Not on a BRZ, but I've done it on other similar cars and seen it done where it bent the pinchweld and/or dented in the rocker. On most cars, jacking in the middle of a car on the pinchweld where it...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
10-04-2014, 12:13 AM
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15
Perfomance tracking
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3,232
Posted By
Miniata
In that case, just get a camera with suction cup...
In that case, just get a camera with suction cup mount, like a GoPro or ContourHD, or one of a dozen others. It is fun to watch the video later on, and you can always pull lap times off of the times...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
09-30-2014, 03:31 PM
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1,072
2015 Ford Mustang / Shelby GT350 Official - 5.2L FPC with 500+hp/400+ lb-ft
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308,766
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Miniata
Bigger body, larger wheels and tires, heavier...
Bigger body, larger wheels and tires, heavier engine, bigger brakes, just to name a few things. There is also more sound deadening and more sturdy body panels than the twins. The Mustangs I've owned...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
Sponsored by The Tire Rack
09-29-2014, 06:07 PM
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19
RE-11's falling off after being heated up?
Views:
4,199
Posted By
Miniata
I've had autocrosses with co-drivers where we...
I've had autocrosses with co-drivers where we couldn't cool down the tires enough (Dunlop Star Specs), even with a 2 gallon sprayer full of cold water.
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
09-29-2014, 06:05 PM
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1,393
4th gen ND Mazda MX-5 Miata
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343,303
Posted By
Miniata
We'll see. Very soon. The regular Skyactiv 2.0L...
We'll see. Very soon. The regular Skyactiv 2.0L makes 155 hp right now, it is supposed to be warmed over for the Miata, so I'd expect at least 170-175 hp, if not 180.
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
Sponsored by The Tire Rack
09-29-2014, 03:42 PM
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RE-11's falling off after being heated up?
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4,199
Posted By
Miniata
Buy a 1 gallon garden pressure sprayer, fill it...
Buy a 1 gallon garden pressure sprayer, fill it with water, and start spraying after your first or second runs to keep the tires cool.
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
09-29-2014, 03:38 PM
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1,393
4th gen ND Mazda MX-5 Miata
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343,303
Posted By
Miniata
the 130 hp engine will be overseas market only,...
the 130 hp engine will be overseas market only, not for sale in US. Mazda has done this for many years on the Miata engine. Two options, but the lower hp one not in the US. Change your 130 number to...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
09-27-2014, 07:30 AM
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22
Where to find Customized Shock Absorbers
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5,221
Posted By
Miniata
Koni shocks/struts can be re-valved. Another way...
Koni shocks/struts can be re-valved. Another way to soften the ride harshness is to downsize to 16" wheels, for a taller tire sidewall.
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Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)
09-27-2014, 12:18 AM
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Detailer spray?
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3,078
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Miniata
Been using Griot's Speed Shine off and on for...
Been using Griot's Speed Shine off and on for about ten years. Very happy with it. Also tried similar products from Meguiars and Mothers that were acceptable.
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