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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-17-2017, 03:35 PM
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Posted By Jawnathin
The track pipe language is to avoid straight...

The track pipe language is to avoid straight pipes or unmuffled exhausts. I wouldn’t be surprised if they removed that language with the updated weight restrictions so it is clearer.

The Nameless...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-17-2017, 12:01 AM
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Views: 201,635
Posted By Jawnathin
I have the Nameless muffled axle back with stock...

I have the Nameless muffled axle back with stock mid pipe and at Nationals my car registered 79-80dB. Never had an issue at any event for sound ever. It’s among the quieter cars at an autocross....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-11-2017, 04:38 PM
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Posted By Jawnathin
Yep, good advice. Was going to suggest just...

Yep, good advice. Was going to suggest just finding some weight to stick onto the exhaust to make it legal. Maybe some wheel weights with some heat resistant tape holding them on.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-08-2017, 01:20 AM
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Posted By Jawnathin
For those who installed the SSC kit do you have a...

For those who installed the SSC kit do you have a bit of forward rake? Car looks much better lowered but the front seems a little lower than the rear. On my car floor to pinch weld is about 5” up...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-19-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,312
Posted By Jawnathin
I've got a set of the 2-way non-remotes coming...

I've got a set of the 2-way non-remotes coming off the car soon, send me a PM if you're interested. I rarely come on the forum anymore so PM is probably the best way so I know to log in and check :)...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-30-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,266
Posted By Jawnathin
Yeah, no fix for the dip and the actual engine...

Yeah, no fix for the dip and the actual engine dyno numbers are very close. It'll be even closer to after drive train losses to the wheels.

Looking at the thrust curve I think the new car will...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-29-2016, 07:30 PM
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Posted By Jawnathin
I am a little late to the party but a few...

I am a little late to the party but a few observations on this. Brian in his BRZ was dirty on all runs for day two. He had the scratch time to get to 8th place which considering the level of...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-29-2016, 07:19 PM
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Posted By Jawnathin
I went ahead and calculated the thrust curves...

I went ahead and calculated the thrust curves between the old car and new car.

I eyeballed the torque readings from the dyno chart and converted from nM into Lb Ft. Not 100% clean since the thrust...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-25-2016, 11:56 PM
Replies: 4,833
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Posted By Jawnathin
Crows Landing Tour this weekend was a ton of fun...

Crows Landing Tour this weekend was a ton of fun and it was nice meeting everyone. The course on Saturday was mega fast and was really tricky to maintain as much momentum as possible. Sunday was also...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-11-2016, 06:57 PM
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Posted By Jawnathin
The weather at El Toro this past weekend makes...

The weather at El Toro this past weekend makes interpreting the results pretty tricky. Unfortunately AS, BS, and CS got rained on just as we were starting our 2nd Heat on Saturday. So depending on...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-23-2016, 02:02 PM
Replies: 4,833
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Posted By Jawnathin
Nice driving John, thanks for sharing your video....

Nice driving John, thanks for sharing your video. Did need to shift into 3rd on your FRS? Hard to tell but it looks like it was kept in 2nd the whole time.

My co-driver and I were driving his RX8...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-22-2016, 02:23 PM
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Posted By Jawnathin
There was rain on Saturday night and morning. No...

There was rain on Saturday night and morning. No rain during the event, but the site was wet (some standing water) and no early morning sun/wind to help with evaporation when the runs began. CS was...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-17-2016, 05:11 PM
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Posted By Jawnathin
Did you read it is taller or just making a guess?...

Did you read it is taller or just making a guess? When I read the press release I was thinking they'd go shorter similar to what Mazda did with the ND. Mags can still drop the 0-60 time with a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-15-2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,269
Posted By Jawnathin
Welcome to our part of town! It is our...

Welcome to our part of town!

It is our local tour so I'll be there. Good luck to all!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-29-2016, 04:39 PM
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Posted By Jawnathin
Last year was not a good year to try to compare...

Last year was not a good year to try to compare speed between classes. Many classes ran wet, the weather was all over the place. It rained HARD on 2/3rd of the DS guys on Day 1.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-20-2016, 05:28 PM
Replies: 4,833
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Posted By Jawnathin
Depends on how far you want to go in STX. All of...

Depends on how far you want to go in STX. All of the stuff you can do in CS would still work for STX, but it may not necessarily be the best option for STX. If you're looking for components that...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-20-2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4,833
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Posted By Jawnathin
Thanks for sharing your experiences. A little bit...

Thanks for sharing your experiences. A little bit of oversteer on corner exit is nice, I can get the car pointed in the right direction. I rather have that than the push I was getting on my BRZ. I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-20-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4,833
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Posted By Jawnathin
New Fastrack is out with mention of the Koni...

New Fastrack is out with mention of the Koni issue...



And three more denials of the BRZ getting TRD Parts :iono:
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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-19-2016, 05:36 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,266
Posted By Jawnathin
Thanks. Most of the discussion around alignment...

Thanks. Most of the discussion around alignment was about the full replacement Konis giving more camber. A few would post their settings, but no great discussions on recommendations and why. I admit...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-19-2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,266
Posted By Jawnathin
Subforum and thread is dead, so maybe a boring...

Subforum and thread is dead, so maybe a boring question to get some activity going...

Any feedback on alignment specs? Searching the thread but didn't see much discussion on it. I am thinking to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-15-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,870
Posted By Jawnathin
First I will say, don't worry about lap times. It...

First I will say, don't worry about lap times. It isn't a race. There are no trophies. Chasing a lap time might put you at risk of making a mistake. What you should focus on is practicing the right...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-08-2016, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,311
Posted By Jawnathin
I don't track my 86 but 0W-30 sounds too thin for...

I don't track my 86 but 0W-30 sounds too thin for a track car. It's sheer strength would be non-existent once up to temp and its gonna cook a bearing. A heavier oil will maintain viscosity and offer...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-05-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 165,495
Posted By Jawnathin
If you want a 'good but not great' at everything...

If you want a 'good but not great' at everything tire, I would probably do something like a Z2 Star Spec or RS3. Good enough for street, autocross, and track, but not particularly great at any of...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-05-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 165,495
Posted By Jawnathin
You said your 86 is a second car, right? ...

You said your 86 is a second car, right?

Mine is primarily an autocross car as I have another DD. I leave the RE71Rs on the car and drive to and from events on them. I don't DD it, so I don't...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-05-2016, 05:25 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 33,004
Posted By Jawnathin
RE71R and Rival S are ahead of the Z2 SS and RS3s...

RE71R and Rival S are ahead of the Z2 SS and RS3s by miles.

If you care about being competitive, those are your only options. If you just want to have fun and are OK with not having the best tire,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-05-2016, 02:16 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 165,495
Posted By Jawnathin
Saw this earlier today. Not very scientific and...

Saw this earlier today. Not very scientific and its possible the cooler whether and short 5 lap test wasn't enough to overheat the tires, but in this test the RE71R did very well.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-05-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 165,495
Posted By Jawnathin
I have no direct experience with the Rival S but...

I have no direct experience with the Rival S but have driven the RE71R on a few different cars. I think the consensus is that both are very good but the RE71R is considered just a hair better. I...
Forum: Exterior Parts - Lighting 01-05-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,634
Posted By Jawnathin
I understand with this module that the DRLs will...

I understand with this module that the DRLs will dim with the headlights on, but do they stay at full brightness when the headlights are off (like OEM)?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-04-2016, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,266
Posted By Jawnathin
Full Disclaimer, I'm not an expert, but I recall...

Full Disclaimer, I'm not an expert, but I recall reading or hearing that the expansion of rubber brake lines were a thing of the past and not much of an issue with newer cars.

I would check in...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-04-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,266
Posted By Jawnathin
When I was building out what an STX car would...

When I was building out what an STX car would cost me, the range varies by how far you want to go.

I think you can build an OK STX car for about $4-5k. Average quality coilovers, swaybar headers,...
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