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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-02-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,467
Posted By balance
Mike, Thank you for doing this for the community....

Mike, Thank you for doing this for the community.

I have 3 questions:

1) Is there any bushing upgrade that you suggest for heavy duty track use?

2) For the NA power-level, what would be...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-04-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,662
Posted By balance
Curious about this.. Because I used to run the...

Curious about this.. Because I used to run the same setup (255/40/17 on 17x9) on my old track car that made roughly twice the horsepower of the twins.
Forum: Forced Induction 10-01-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 63,531
Posted By balance
Tonystewart, Did you have a chance to...

Tonystewart,

Did you have a chance to confirm oil temp after installing the cusco unit with your Ecutek logging tools?

My car being a track-only car, I'm so torn between the water cooling...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-24-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,866
Posted By balance
Looks nice, but all those flex joints used in...

Looks nice, but all those flex joints used in that strut bar makes it a downgrade from the stock bar. In terms of structural rigidity (i.e., the very purpose of installing a 'strut bar', solid...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 03-12-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,670
Posted By balance
Is the longer 02 bung in perpendicular shape for...

Is the longer 02 bung in perpendicular shape for the second 02 sensor so that it won't trigger CEL?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-17-2013, 01:24 PM
Replies: 4,525
Views: 1,377,029
Posted By balance
I feel ya. But, not everyone redlines the car at...

I feel ya. But, not everyone redlines the car at every opportunity there is. If there is not much to gain by removing the dip and more to gain in the way it currently is in perspective, then the dip...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-17-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4,525
Views: 1,377,029
Posted By balance
No link; I did word-to-word translation of what's...

No link; I did word-to-word translation of what's written on the magazine copy I bought in Japan a few weeks ago. Don't worry, I'm pretty fluent in Japanese.

Knowing the virtue of indirectness of...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-17-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4,525
Views: 1,377,029
Posted By balance
Nameless, How about some pictures of this...

Nameless, How about some pictures of this fantastic header?

Regarding the mid-range torque/power dip, here is what the chief engineer, Mr. Tetsuya Tada had to say in a recent interview with the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-15-2013, 11:22 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 100,587
Posted By balance
Cooler oil will result in lower water temp. Even...

Cooler oil will result in lower water temp. Even if an oil cooler is located in front of radiator and there is enough space between the oil cooler and radiator, the air will be able to get around the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-15-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 100,587
Posted By balance
MSTiFK8R and NZER, Thanks for sharing your...

MSTiFK8R and NZER,

Thanks for sharing your findings. What you guys have said pretty much echoes what I heard from the Japanese tuners. They also said that an oil cooler is a "must have" item even...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-15-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,369
Posted By balance
Nice Job, TF! I also like where this project is...

Nice Job, TF! I also like where this project is heading!

@TF,

Do you have any ideas as to whether this kit, once fully developed, will be compatible with JDM G & RC models that come with...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-15-2013, 12:04 AM
Replies: 293
Views: 100,587
Posted By balance
What's the verdict on the need of oil cooler?

It may be still a bit early to ask such a question, but the tuners in Japan are claiming that 86/BRZ needs to install an oil cooler for track duties.

Has anyone been measuring or monitoring the...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-10-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,075
Posted By balance
It's interesting and somewhat disappointing to...

It's interesting and somewhat disappointing to see that the stage 3 (coilovers+exhaust+weight reduction w/ bucket seats) reduced only 0.8 second from the laptime of the stock set-up when the tires...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-07-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 51,901
Posted By balance
It's funny to see how much emphasis some people...

It's funny to see how much emphasis some people put on the exhaust system for a 2.0 NA car. Pipe is just "Pipe".
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-15-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,411
Posted By balance
Hanasuko, I make my living with...

Hanasuko,


I make my living with providing driving instructions and setting up suspensions for my customers. So, take it for what's it worth.

First of all, about 90% of HPDE drivers are...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-06-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,916
Posted By balance
Don't want to sound too pedantic, but calling the...

Don't want to sound too pedantic, but calling the AST coilovers as "the 2 minute kit" is largely misleading.

OP,

How many track days do you have under your belt? +100?
How many laps have...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-30-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 69,724
Posted By balance
I also agree that real power gain from exhaust...

I also agree that real power gain from exhaust upgrades lies in the header. With those auxillary ECUs controlling direct injection port, tuners surely have some large homework to do...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-16-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 28,263
Posted By balance
+1 Funny how people only see what they wanna see.

+1 Funny how people only see what they wanna see.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-14-2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 59,427
Posted By balance
Yes, I'm moving on. All the waiting time...

Yes, I'm moving on.

All the waiting time Scion/Toyota has allowed, made me be more rational about this car and my needs. Instead of buying a brand new FR-S, I can use that money to buy two used...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-13-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 410
Views: 79,530
Posted By balance
I have zero experience with the simulator thing....

I have zero experience with the simulator thing. I tried the I-racing few times based on recommendations from my racing buddies, but it kept giving me the headaches. All my driving relates to the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-13-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 410
Views: 79,530
Posted By balance
You are talking about laptimes from the...

You are talking about laptimes from the simulator? Real world results may vary as it always does.



I think you are missing my point. I was simply trying to convey that there are things that...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-12-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 410
Views: 79,530
Posted By balance
The best advice I can give to ppl who are...

The best advice I can give to ppl who are debating between MT and AT is "When in doubt, get the AT".

LFB, welcome to the forum!

Left-foot-brake has its own places around the track. On MT...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-12-2012, 01:00 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 30,591
Posted By balance
There is nothing special about 2.0 NA boxer...

There is nothing special about 2.0 NA boxer engine that produces 200hp and 150 tq. Period. However, it is well-suited to this particular vehicle considering its purposes.

Getting back to the...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-10-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 1,742
Views: 1,004,204
Posted By balance
SSR TYPE-F, 17x8.5, +44, 16.2 lbs, $2k for a set

SSR TYPE-F, 17x8.5, +44, 16.2 lbs, $2k for a set
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-09-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1,742
Views: 1,004,204
Posted By balance
So, you are gonna fit 15 inch, 4x100 wheels? Have...

So, you are gonna fit 15 inch, 4x100 wheels? Have fun with that!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-09-2012, 02:12 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 25,490
Posted By balance
I will be the devil's advocate and say this; ...

I will be the devil's advocate and say this;

I'm willing to bet most of guys here (including myself) saying "oversteer this... understeer that..." will not be able to identify which is brz or...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-07-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 1,742
Views: 1,004,204
Posted By balance
Do these look gunmetal to you? SBC = "Special...

Do these look gunmetal to you?
SBC = "Special Brilliant Coating", not same as gun metal.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-07-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1,742
Views: 1,004,204
Posted By balance
Little difficult to find, but Enkei does make...

Little difficult to find, but Enkei does make rpf1 in gunmetal or bronze.

In fact, Enkei can make any wheels that are currently being offered by them in a custom pcd (5x100) and color when their...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-07-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 1,742
Views: 1,004,204
Posted By balance
Zaku, sorry for muddying the thread with the...

Zaku, sorry for muddying the thread with the off-topic discussion.

WofW, no worries man! You brought up some valid points worthwhile to discuss

Here are my contributions to this thread;
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-07-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 1,742
Views: 1,004,204
Posted By balance
While I understand the authenticity benefits that...

While I understand the authenticity benefits that come along with the red stickers, I find wheels like TE-37s, CE28Ns, etc. attractive because they have such clean and simple looks. Why put red...
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