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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-12-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,316,355
Posted By AndyB
At what level of modified grip (tires/suspension)...

At what level of modified grip (tires/suspension) does the engine oiling system need to be modified?

I see a lot of Subie wrx's die at the track with apparent bottom end failure from oil...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-11-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 147,180
Posted By AndyB
Blackhawk farms raceway/1:30.9/ AndyB/ stock...

Blackhawk farms raceway/1:30.9/ AndyB/ stock except for xp8 pads/ harryslaptimer. nothing removed and running stock turanza's

PS, I had a student riding along in the car with me :)
Forum: Great Lakes 05-10-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,816
Posted By AndyB
I'm not selling here, just informing. You...

I'm not selling here, just informing.

You will get a minimum of 2 classroom sessions and a minimum of 2 sessions with an instructor riding along in your car. 5-6 sessions on track totalling about...
Forum: Great Lakes 05-08-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,816
Posted By AndyB
May 15th trackday at Blackhawk Farms

Anyone coming next Wednesday to Blackhawk? I will be there as a coach. Last month there were 2 other frs/brz besides mine. Looking forward to meeting more guys from this site.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-26-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,638
Posted By AndyB
I'll try to explain rev-matching. When you...

I'll try to explain rev-matching.

When you are accelerating normally notice the rpm drops between shifts. I don't have a gear chart so I'm going to make one up for the purpose of explanation.
...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-26-2013, 07:01 AM
Replies: 371
Views: 145,302
Posted By AndyB
Update for you all. The cheesy Felpro cork...

Update for you all. The cheesy Felpro cork gasket is still holding up after over 1000 miles, 200 of which are track day miles. At a Blackhawk farms trackday this week there 2 other frs/brz manual...
Forum: Great Lakes 04-24-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,541
Posted By AndyB
Thanks for the kind words, but I wasn't driving...

Thanks for the kind words, but I wasn't driving when you were tearing-off those smokin' fast laps! Great day, Great group of guys and Poome, your car is beautiful!
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-14-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 477
Views: 290,019
Posted By AndyB
Does anyone have a lot of track time on the...

Does anyone have a lot of track time on the Pentosin? I am an ex-vintage car racer, so I'm used to having to double clutch a cold transmission to get it to shift smoothly until warm, but one thing I...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-14-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 371
Views: 145,302
Posted By AndyB
I simply placed the cork sheet on a piece of...

I simply placed the cork sheet on a piece of plywood, placed the plate over it and clamped it together. I drilled the three holes through the cork using the plywood backer to keep from tearing the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-12-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 222,137
Posted By AndyB
I haven't met many people who could actually...

I haven't met many people who could actually drive a Z06 or modded M3 consistently at its limits, that attend HPDE events even in the expert group. Add rain and the beautiful balance of the FRS...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-12-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 222,137
Posted By AndyB
I haven't met many people who could actually...

I haven't met many people who could actually drive a Z06 or modded M3 consistently at its limits, that attend HPDE events even in the expert group. Add rain and the beautiful balance of the FRS...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-12-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 222,137
Posted By AndyB
BTW I have had offline questions about the...

BTW I have had offline questions about the xp8's. They are perfect track pads. Although I use them on and off track (1/3 track miles) I wouldn't recommend them for a daily driver unless you want...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-12-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 145,302
Posted By AndyB
That's the stuff. RE the rubber gasket. I...

That's the stuff.

RE the rubber gasket. I thought about that but the flange on the head is only about 3/16" wide. I worried about it "squirming" out.
If I ever had the head off I would have a...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-12-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 222,137
Posted By AndyB
This post is useless without video! I would love...

This post is useless without video! I would love to watch that!

Sorry, been racing and teaching since the 90's, doesn't seem remarkable anymore. I'll have to get some rain day video for you. ...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-12-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 222,137
Posted By AndyB
I just found this site. The info here is...

I just found this site. The info here is awesome. My .02 on this subject as a HOD Coach, Lapsinc instructor, and Blackhawk Farms Raceway instructor, who has logged almost 2000 track miles on my...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-12-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 145,302
Posted By AndyB
Diagnosis and fix

First post here. I have a FRS with 6500 miles (manual) 2000 of which are track day miles. (I'm a driving instructor) My car started with the burning oil smell after my first track day. I pulled the...
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