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Forum: Forced Induction 07-23-2015, 07:48 PM
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Posted By Gary in NJ
Looks great Lawrence. Enjoy it. I sure did.

Looks great Lawrence. Enjoy it. I sure did.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 06-22-2015, 11:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,452
Posted By Gary in NJ
I've been married nearly 30 years. I have a nice...

I've been married nearly 30 years. I have a nice car and 2 motorcycles. I'm not wanting for toys. The BRZ was a lot of fun, but it will not be missed. My wife's happiness is much more important to me...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 06-20-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,452
Posted By Gary in NJ
"Price is extremely firm." Until Rob steps...

"Price is extremely firm."

Until Rob steps up production, the laws of supply and demand are at play. I'm sure I could have easily gotten more, but the current price (including shipping) seemed to...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 06-20-2015, 06:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,452
Posted By Gary in NJ
Gums got in first on behalf of a friend, so it's...

Gums got in first on behalf of a friend, so it's sold.
Forum: Forced Induction 06-19-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
My ESC is up for grabs...available today and I'll...

My ESC is up for grabs...available today and I'll ship it Monday.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2293252#post2293252
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 06-19-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,452
Posted By Gary in NJ
Phantom ESC

Sold my BRZ today, so up for sale is my Phantom ESC. I was an original beta tester of the system, and all of my beta equipment (compressor, controller battery harness and fused throttle switch wiring...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-21-2015, 08:35 AM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
Great, another unit that gives ACTUAL functioning...

Great, another unit that gives ACTUAL functioning ESC a bad name.

Someone bought it though, so PT Barnum was correct...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-04-2015, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
Thanks for the link. Interesting read for sure....

Thanks for the link. Interesting read for sure. I'd be interested in something like the Procede. I hope that it will be able to work with my 1.5 installation.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-04-2015, 11:06 AM
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Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
Can someone enlighten me, what exactly is Procede?

Can someone enlighten me, what exactly is Procede?
Forum: Forced Induction 01-25-2015, 07:23 AM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
Something is very wrong here. What I noticed were...

Something is very wrong here. What I noticed were the wires "dancing" on engagement. There is a short somewhere in the system. Stop testing it. This could be a fire risk.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-24-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
If the controller is always hot (armed) the...

If the controller is always hot (armed) the starter and dump packs will drain. Fairly quickly I might add. Alex, you can test for this by:

1) shutting down the car as you always do;
2) remove the...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-24-2014, 06:30 PM
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Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
Problem solved :)

Problem solved :)
Forum: Forced Induction 11-24-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
I did some looking around on Power Sonics...

I did some looking around on Power Sonics website. According to the spec sheet for the PSH-12180FR battery, the short-duration discharge rate (10 seconds) is 210 amps. This seems like the equivalent...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-24-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
The size is right on the money. The Power Sonic...

The size is right on the money. The Power Sonic PSH-12180FR is 7.14(L) x 3.03(W) x 6.59(H) where the Odyssey is 7.15(L) x 3.00(W) x 6.65(H). Would only need to place a battery terminal type connector...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-23-2014, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
Here's a $50 short-term solution to get you...

Here's a $50 short-term solution to get you through the cold days...

Amazon.com: Stanley Ll1000 Li-Ion Battery Jump Starter: Automotive
Forum: Forced Induction 11-22-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
What I'm saying is that your battery seems to...

What I'm saying is that your battery seems to drain faster then others. I too, as well as our friends in Canada, have had temps well below freezing, yet our cars start in the morning. I'm just trying...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-22-2014, 11:24 AM
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Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
Are you arming the alarm? The alarm system does...

Are you arming the alarm? The alarm system does have a fair quiescent current draw because it is actively listening to the vehicle sensors.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-21-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
I had a high school physics teacher who believed...

I had a high school physics teacher who believed that the dome light in a car helps the car start on a very cold day. Here's how he came to this conclusion...

By opening and closing the car door...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-21-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
Get us the part number & specs. A more powerful...

Get us the part number & specs. A more powerful battery with the same physical foot print would be welcome news to just about everyone.
Forum: Forced Induction 11-20-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
The battery used for starting is right on the...

The battery used for starting is right on the ragged edge of being adequate. It doesn't take much to put it on the wrong side of a start/no-start equation. I've had mine over a year now and Fenton...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-20-2014, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
Your charging voltage looks perfect, but your...

Your charging voltage looks perfect, but your battery's ability to hold a charge is a problem. You either have a power drain or a bad battery. The static voltage should be 12.8-12.9 VDC. It should...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-20-2014, 12:19 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
My car hasn't been started since Saturday....

My car hasn't been started since Saturday. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings it went down to 17F. This morning it was 23F. I had no problem starting this morning. All accessories were turned off...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-19-2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
When you turn off the car, the system is off....

When you turn off the car, the system is off. There will not be any parasitic loss.

If left in the "armed" condition, as soon as you hit the button to start, the ESC controller calls for charge...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-19-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
Oh the horror! :bellyroll:

Oh the horror! :bellyroll:
Forum: Forced Induction 11-18-2014, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
If you've been driving around with a loose/poor...

If you've been driving around with a loose/poor connection, your battery may be in a low state of charge. It might take an hour of operation to get the battery to hold 12.8-12.9 VDC.

Also, this...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-15-2014, 07:43 AM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
I've had no trouble starting my car in the last...

I've had no trouble starting my car in the last few weeks where morning temps are in the upper 20's and lower 30's. And my batteries are over a year old now.

Suggestions, turn off accessories...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-14-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
More importantly then extracting every last bit...

More importantly then extracting every last bit of available horsepower from the engine, a safe tune will ensure that you don't grenade your engine. Shiv's OFT is designed so users can easily...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-10-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 11,295
Views: 3,409,663
Posted By Gary in NJ
Fenton, I too store the car for the winter...

Fenton,

I too store the car for the winter (I'm expecting this weekend as I think they'll be salting the roads for expected snow). Last year when I woke my car up from hibernation the dump pack...
Forum: Audio/Visual, Electronics, Infotainment, NAV 10-23-2014, 04:02 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 57,675
Posted By Gary in NJ
The amp used for the sub is a has DSP, so it can...

The amp used for the sub is a has DSP, so it can be adjusted by OEM to meet the ambient environment of your car. When I went to an aftermarket exhaust I had to send my amp in for an adjustment. When...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 10-21-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 318
Views: 268,480
Posted By Gary in NJ
Is there an original file for this?

Is there an original file for this?
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