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Molez93
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-06-2024, 06:34 PM
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Wheel hub bearing life expectancy?
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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...
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Brakes, Suspension, Chassis
09-30-2023, 02:20 PM
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MCS/Karcepts coilover package. 2Way non remote, 22mm Perrin and end links
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915
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Molez93
(nevermind)
(nevermind)
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
07-13-2023, 08:27 PM
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Metal ball on the tranny drain plug magnet. What gives?
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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...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
07-11-2023, 12:55 PM
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43
Metal ball on the tranny drain plug magnet. What gives?
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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...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-05-2023, 01:04 PM
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Why did I wait so long to try the pedal dance
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17,975
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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
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-08-2023, 09:52 PM
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966
SCCA Solo D Street discussion
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189,393
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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...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
09-21-2022, 09:06 PM
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Track events are getting out of hand 7 run groups at BW!!
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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...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-02-2022, 10:03 AM
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2022 Twin to STR
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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...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-28-2022, 08:23 PM
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2022 Twin to STR
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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...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
03-03-2022, 10:58 PM
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Ohlins Road & Track for FRS/BRZ suspension install/review thread
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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...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-29-2022, 09:14 PM
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California emissions
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683
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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...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-15-2021, 11:35 AM
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SCCA Solo November Fastrack - Heavy Twin content
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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!
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
10-31-2021, 09:14 PM
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Mike's 2022 BRZ on SoWS, 10 hours after taking delivery.
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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.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
10-18-2021, 04:16 PM
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366
STX setup sharing thread (2021)
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Molez93
Harness bar with sparco 5pt belts for driver and...
Harness bar with sparco 5pt belts for driver and passenger.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-04-2021, 12:41 PM
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STX setup sharing thread (2021)
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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.
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
05-01-2021, 06:43 PM
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43
Metal ball on the tranny drain plug magnet. What gives?
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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....
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-30-2021, 10:06 PM
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366
STX setup sharing thread (2021)
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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...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-18-2021, 11:05 PM
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108
Re-71 vs Falken RT660
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22,418
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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...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-18-2021, 10:37 PM
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108
Re-71 vs Falken RT660
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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...
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Site Announcements / Questions / Issues
03-11-2021, 09:41 AM
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3
Unusual site dynamic (to me)- Deleting FS post info
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710
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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,...
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Site Announcements / Questions / Issues
03-10-2021, 09:33 PM
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3
Unusual site dynamic (to me)- Deleting FS post info
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710
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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...
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
01-28-2021, 09:30 PM
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43
Metal ball on the tranny drain plug magnet. What gives?
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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
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43
Metal ball on the tranny drain plug magnet. What gives?
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
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16
245/40 vs 245/45 in STX
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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
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628
Ohlins Road & Track for FRS/BRZ suspension install/review thread
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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
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17
Brake pads to swap between for DD and Track Days
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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
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17
Brake pads to swap between for DD and Track Days
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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
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17
Brake pads to swap between for DD and Track Days
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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
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11
Tire hardness
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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....
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Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)
05-05-2020, 11:21 PM
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43
Metal ball on the tranny drain plug magnet. What gives?
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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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