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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-06-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,846
Posted By Molez93
Seeing DocWalt's reply prompted me to chime in...

Seeing DocWalt's reply prompted me to chime in too...
With 200TW tires, I went 39 autocross events and roughly 10 track days without any obvious signs of hub wear. Admittedly, I have no idea if and...
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 09-30-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 915
Posted By Molez93
(nevermind)

(nevermind)
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-13-2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,426
Posted By Molez93
Completed tranny and differential fluids today. I...

Completed tranny and differential fluids today. I really have ~8k miles since finding that detent ball which started this thread. No more balls.
Had a decent amount of metal sludge/paste on the...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-11-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,426
Posted By Molez93
Another OP update: Still no issues a couple years...

Another OP update: Still no issues a couple years and ~4-5k miles later. I'm planning to complete another round of tranny and differential fluid changes this month. Will update again with what I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-05-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 17,975
Posted By Molez93
For clarification, what exactly is the "5 Button"...

For clarification, what exactly is the "5 Button" press Kyle references a couple posts ago? Is that a 5 second hold of the traction control button or something else? TIA
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-08-2023, 09:52 PM
Replies: 966
Views: 189,393
Posted By Molez93
Speaking of DocWalt, depreciation, and racing a...

Speaking of DocWalt, depreciation, and racing a generally competitive BRZ...
4 years into racing his old BRZ locally, my depreciation is probably zero. Sure, lots of that is COVID induced market...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-21-2022, 09:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,469
Posted By Molez93
For what it's worth, my costs to run a two-day...

For what it's worth, my costs to run a two-day weekend at Watkins Glen with the local BMW club (Genesse Valley Chapter) are basically $650. For those in the most common run groups of intermediate or...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-02-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 16,438
Posted By Molez93
We’re probably in agreement on the vast majority...

We’re probably in agreement on the vast majority of the challenges and reality. However I don’t see a point system as a fix though, because the real issue is many new people grossly overestimate...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-28-2022, 08:23 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 16,438
Posted By Molez93
^ Partially true. I would argue the frustrated...

^ Partially true. I would argue the frustrated new-ish person ought to consider the right vehicle & prep as a necessary but very much insufficient criteria for success. I suspect most people in this...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-03-2022, 10:58 PM
Replies: 628
Views: 247,029
Posted By Molez93
I don’t recall who gave me the recommendation,...

I don’t recall who gave me the recommendation, but I went through Performance Shock Inc in Sonoma CA. Jayme is the name of the contact/tech/sales person who I worked with then. (I became a bit pushy...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-29-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By Molez93
Maybe this is a silly question, but are you sure...

Maybe this is a silly question, but are you sure CO will be implementing the same BAR/CARB style enforcement/testing measures?
For many- perhaps all- of us in NY which technically follows CA...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-15-2021, 11:35 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,256
Posted By Molez93
^ I agree 100% about his setup being balanced...

^ I agree 100% about his setup being balanced really well. The car is just so enjoyable to drive/race!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-31-2021, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,346
Posted By Molez93
I love how quickly you went from delivery to...

I love how quickly you went from delivery to track. Until your post, I *had* been pretty proud of taking my 17 Focus RS to Watkins Glen immediately after the break-in miles were on the odometer.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-18-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 52,069
Posted By Molez93
Harness bar with sparco 5pt belts for driver and...

Harness bar with sparco 5pt belts for driver and passenger.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-04-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 52,069
Posted By Molez93
My Yokohamas are wearing evenly.... amazingly so...

My Yokohamas are wearing evenly.... amazingly so really. Haven't considered flipping because there's nothing to address on mine ~50% in.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-01-2021, 06:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,426
Posted By Molez93
Nope. Nothing. Keep in mind, my car may have...

Nope. Nothing.
Keep in mind, my car may have been a bit more difficult to shift from the day I bought it. Once the tranny fluid is warm, it’s no longer notchy or just a bit difficult to shift....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-30-2021, 10:06 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 52,069
Posted By Molez93
Every time. Only exception is if it won’t take...

Every time. Only exception is if it won’t take because the oil temp is too low as of my first run. Same thing for track days. I *hate* not being in complete (ok, “nearly” complete) control of the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-18-2021, 11:05 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 22,418
Posted By Molez93
I had that thought-good to know I wasn't too...

I had that thought-good to know I wasn't too crazy for considering it. With the A052s arriving next week, I'm good for now.
Might miss out on that alternative warehouse idea if I wait and supply is...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-18-2021, 10:37 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 22,418
Posted By Molez93
FYI for anyone on the fence about ordering:...

FYI for anyone on the fence about ordering: Tirerack just pushed the expected availability date for my 660s from March 20th to April ~25th. I placed the original order on March 5th. Figured I'd be...
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 03-11-2021, 09:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 710
Posted By Molez93
I totally understand that. I've done the same....

I totally understand that. I've done the same. Perhaps I should have clarified how the ones which seem the most strange to me are those which had been detailed ending up with no asking price history,...
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 03-10-2021, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 710
Posted By Molez93
Unusual site dynamic (to me)- Deleting FS post info

I'm wondering what I'm missing about FT86club... It seems like this is the only enthusiast site I'm on where many (of course, not "all") sellers basically wipe-out any useful item information once...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-28-2021, 09:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,426
Posted By Molez93
Perhaps my tranny has been misbehaving since I...

Perhaps my tranny has been misbehaving since I bought it, but... Having owned and autocrossed a couple dozen (I think) cars, I have not noticed anything unusual with my BRZ thus far.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-25-2021, 11:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,426
Posted By Molez93
OP here... No meaningful insight beyond the...

OP here... No meaningful insight beyond the replies to the thread. FWIW, mine has been fine since the fluid change (and before) and I've done nothing "new" to it. Last summer included its typical...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-23-2021, 10:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,134
Posted By Molez93
The shorter sidewall gets you better torque. I’ve...

The shorter sidewall gets you better torque. I’ve been trying to use up some 245/45 sized tires at the track: They came with car when I bought it; figured why not...

A basically stock BRZ walked...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-01-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 247,029
Posted By Molez93
This thread covers several topics and I can only...

This thread covers several topics and I can only speak of my own experience owning these coil overs with a substantially modified suspension. When paired with a larger front sway bar and thick end...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-24-2020, 11:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,510
Posted By Molez93
I don't think it's a BBK issue. I'm quite certain...

I don't think it's a BBK issue. I'm quite certain it's my choice of pads and install method. There's bound to be a pad from Carbotech which is more quiet than the AX6 (though I've never tried)....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-24-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,510
Posted By Molez93
My AX6 pads are essentially as noisy as the track...

My AX6 pads are essentially as noisy as the track pads on the street. Which is to say, consistently like a bus unless I’m using heavy peddle pressure. I feel like they were kinda sorta quiet with...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-23-2020, 10:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,510
Posted By Molez93
Another suggestion for using Carbotech. I’m...

Another suggestion for using Carbotech. I’m switching between XP12 for track and AX6 for street/autocross duty. Frankly, I’d didn’t like the feel of Carbotechs I’d tried before this setup on the BRZ....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-12-2020, 10:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,205
Posted By Molez93
I’ve found the measurements helpful when repeated...

I’ve found the measurements helpful when repeated on the same tire set over months+.
It pretty much just puts a number on what seemed obvious, but I use it anyway. My new RE71s started at ~65....
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 05-05-2020, 11:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,426
Posted By Molez93
Yeah... Weird to have that appear as my first...

Yeah... Weird to have that appear as my first sign of an issue. Noticed Western NY in your signature/ profile. Any chance I know you from SCCA events, but obviously not from your forum name?
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