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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-30-2014, 04:46 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 34,246
Posted By 86viper
Yep no dramas with the new one, full kit is on...

Yep no dramas with the new one, full kit is on and looking great
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-02-2014, 12:48 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 105,864
Posted By 86viper
Its more than a few hp....30,000 km of daily...

Its more than a few hp....30,000 km of daily beating on without issue and counting

I can only account for my personal experience here and give you the cold hard numbers.

Keep in mind, I am in...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-14-2014, 08:55 AM
Replies: 697
Views: 204,248
Posted By 86viper
Quick Video Of our QLD Australia "happy laps"....

Quick Video Of our QLD Australia "happy laps". Its designed as a entry level event, no passing in corners, laps not timed, additional cone chicane added. Designed to get a feel for track running.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-27-2014, 09:51 PM
Replies: 495
Views: 129,774
Posted By 86viper
Im sure its been answered already but the answer...

Im sure its been answered already but the answer here is simple.

Its the short gearing. At 3100rpm at highway cruise its using far revs than most cars. If you short shift around town or cruise at...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-23-2014, 04:17 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 41,356
Posted By 86viper
Go sit in a wrx, feels like a 4wd after being in...

Go sit in a wrx, feels like a 4wd after being in a 86.

That's all you need to know.

The new rex's are really nice cars, but the reasons i won't get one are the same as the ones i didn't a few...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-06-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 34,246
Posted By 86viper
While obviously a little upset my $500 pulley set...

While obviously a little upset my $500 pulley set requires a replacement, i am very impressed by this attitude. It instills great confidence that raceseng cares and is taking responsibility. :w00t:
...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-03-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 34,246
Posted By 86viper
Any other engine damage caused by this?

Any other engine damage caused by this?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-02-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 34,246
Posted By 86viper
Whats the result if it breaks on the car. Its...

Whats the result if it breaks on the car. Its unlikely as ill be putting theoem one on asap but whats the consequenses of the damage?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-23-2014, 10:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,261
Posted By 86viper
Also running the E85 here in Aussie land. Zero...

Also running the E85 here in Aussie land. Zero problems after more than 12000km on it. I do use the lucas ethanol treatment just to be sure though, as do a fair few of the e85 users here.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-20-2014, 12:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,532
Posted By 86viper
The BRZ, GT86, FT86, Toyota 86, FRS are all...

The BRZ, GT86, FT86, Toyota 86, FRS are all EXACTLY mechanically identical.

They are all Built on the exact same production line, the same paint, the same everything, bar a few trim bits and the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-20-2014, 10:22 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 48,079
Posted By 86viper
While it sucks some people are going through...

While it sucks some people are going through this, the vast majority of FA20 engines are holding up well.

There seems to be a common theme.
Either

1) they are boosted and either A) the tune...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-19-2014, 10:33 AM
Replies: 823
Views: 296,948
Posted By 86viper
Well i am on the cusp of ordering my FBM kit. ...

Well i am on the cusp of ordering my FBM kit.

Here is the heat related bits i plan to get

FBM Oil Cooler
FBM Rad + Spal Fans + Shroud
Heat Wrap & Blanket
Ceramic coating for the manifold...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-14-2014, 06:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,869
Posted By 86viper
Currently at 28,000km, 10,000km on e85 - OFT...

Currently at 28,000km, 10,000km on e85 - OFT stage 2 tune, filter/snorkal mod, full exhaust, picked up 50hp.

Love the power, love the torque. Not a single issue :)

I do run the lucas ethanol...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-08-2014, 07:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,819
Posted By 86viper
The thing with financing questions about anything...

The thing with financing questions about anything is.

Its really dependent a person's personal circumstances.

Someone might not be able to afford 10,000 straight up but can afford the few...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-07-2014, 07:44 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,908
Posted By 86viper
Im thinking this is a QA/QC issue Im upto...

Im thinking this is a QA/QC issue

Im upto 20k miles and my car/transmission gets a beating regularly.

Its well serviced and looked after but is driven hard and touch wood, my transmission (and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-30-2014, 07:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 20,027
Posted By 86viper
Been running e85 alone for 8400km, mixture of...

Been running e85 alone for 8400km, mixture of highway and smashing it.

It doesn't get cold here really so its been running it year round.

For the last 1000km i have been running the lucas...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-26-2014, 12:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,013
Posted By 86viper
im working on putting some vids together with my...

im working on putting some vids together with my sound meter. Including some before wit just the n1/Front pipe.

Its sounds absolutely great right now, but its illegally loud at even part throttle....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-26-2014, 04:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,013
Posted By 86viper
I was running a N1 + catless front pipe. It was...

I was running a N1 + catless front pipe. It was loud but i dd it for months and just got used to it.

Now i have added a overpipe+OFH i have reassigned what loud actually is. Its would be way to...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 04-25-2014, 03:20 AM
Replies: 2,334
Views: 346,121
Posted By 86viper
ok first impression - my OFH, Motive...

ok first impression

- my OFH, Motive Overpipe, Invidia N1 front pipe and N1 catback are on

Looks awesome

Sounds absolutely sweet. No rasp, A very meaty boxer rumble. But its very very loud....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 04-23-2014, 01:32 AM
Replies: 2,334
Views: 346,121
Posted By 86viper
can't comment on that one particularly as i have...

can't comment on that one particularly as i have never seen one up close
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 04-23-2014, 01:17 AM
Replies: 2,334
Views: 346,121
Posted By 86viper
My OFH arrived today :D In Brisbane...

My OFH arrived today :D

In Brisbane Australia no less. No shipping damage. I ordered gaskets which were there.

I ordered my OFH on the 29th January and it was shipped 10th April. I was advised...
Forum: Software Tuning 04-21-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,836
Posted By 86viper
Meh, i carry a 20L jerry Just in case and also...

Meh, i carry a 20L jerry Just in case and also carry my oft to flash back to pump prem in an emergency.

After 5000km i haven't had a single issue.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-15-2014, 02:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,145
Posted By 86viper
So these are pics of the collectors. The...

So these are pics of the collectors.

The Borla is crap
The OFH is not.

You decide
Forum: Software Tuning 04-13-2014, 06:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,321
Posted By 86viper
im at 23mpg on e85, not too bad

im at 23mpg on e85, not too bad
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-11-2014, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,953
Posted By 86viper
Ohh for sure. I also had a B5 S4 with the 6 spd,...

Ohh for sure. I also had a B5 S4 with the 6 spd, great car, fast, but the shifter is a absolute joke against the one in say a S2000 or even the 86.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-10-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,825
Posted By 86viper
Our wages are higher, but what we pay for...

Our wages are higher, but what we pay for performance and luxury cars is ridiculous.

Want a Porsche 911 Turbo S? That will be $500,000 thanks.

A GTR is $180000

A Boxter is over $100000
...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 04-10-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2,334
Views: 346,121
Posted By 86viper
WNDSRFR When did you order/what number in...

WNDSRFR

When did you order/what number in que were you?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-10-2014, 10:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,953
Posted By 86viper
Modern Dual clutch flappy paddles are awesome and...

Modern Dual clutch flappy paddles are awesome and for quick times they are essential.

But the reality is, no automatic system, no matter how fast or how good can communicate with the driver like a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-10-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,825
Posted By 86viper
lol You USA guys are funny In Australia ...

lol You USA guys are funny

In Australia

Your looking at 34k for a GT base model, 39k For a GTS, the BRZ works out the same as a GTS depending on options.

Then again, your looking at 40k+ For...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-08-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 34,164
Posted By 86viper
I don't think anyone is claiming them to be the...

I don't think anyone is claiming them to be the best thing since sliced bread, but they are right up there in the best value for money stacks. I doubt you will find better for the same price.
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