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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
12-24-2013, 09:10 PM
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Should I let Toyota replace my fuel pump?
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bpracer
I got my new SU003-05176 fuel pump today in my...
I got my new SU003-05176 fuel pump today in my FRS.
It is mechanically quieter than the first replacement pump, which took about two months for the crickets to resume.
I'm also thinking this is...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
10-15-2013, 11:39 PM
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267
Wheel stud replacement
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Posted By
bpracer
The ARPs should be good for 15mm. I have...
The ARPs should be good for 15mm. I have Vorschlag studs that are not as long and they are good for 12mm spacer.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
09-29-2013, 04:29 PM
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Possible crickets fix? Adding a capfull of synthetic 2 stroke oil per tank full?
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8,030
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bpracer
I've been using the two-stroke watercraft oil for...
I've been using the two-stroke watercraft oil for 5-6 months. For me it doesn't fix the crickets. They kind of come and go now, after my replacement fuel pump.
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
09-20-2013, 11:20 PM
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bpracer
You may be able to use this as the proper...
You may be able to use this as the proper bushing:
http://www.cherrybomb.com/Catalog/tips_custom_glasspack_tailpipe_insert/glasspack_insert_-_ict214s.aspx
Unfortunately SummitRacing had the wrong...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
06-04-2013, 12:21 AM
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Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll.
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bpracer
Got mine fixed in April, was definitely noisier...
Got mine fixed in April, was definitely noisier mechanically and now the crickets are back...
great...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
06-02-2013, 11:55 PM
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Electric fuel pump running with car off???
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bpracer
Well, that's a relief! I was hoping it wasn't...
Well, that's a relief! I was hoping it wasn't some weird electrical short. Thanks.
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
06-02-2013, 10:13 PM
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Electric fuel pump running with car off???
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bpracer
Electric fuel pump running with car off???
So... I think this has happened twice with my FRS
The car is sitting in the garage not running.
I open the driver's door to get something from inside the car and as soon as the door opens and...
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Forced Induction
05-31-2013, 10:54 PM
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Innovate/Spritex/Bullet... What I found searching the web.
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292,573
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bpracer
Now you've done it. First the E85 conspiracy and...
Now you've done it. First the E85 conspiracy and then no light weight pulley!
... I agree with you completely on the light "harmonic" parts. Especially if you're adding power.
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
05-29-2013, 10:56 PM
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Stock In-Tank Fuel Filter Degradation
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40,609
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bpracer
Yeah, I don't remember the details of the...
Yeah, I don't remember the details of the settlement. I spent several hundred dollars on each of my replacement tanks getting them internally coated. Both my PS1000LE and 848 tanks needed replacement.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
05-29-2013, 10:28 PM
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Stock In-Tank Fuel Filter Degradation
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40,609
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bpracer
Decrease in mass does not necessarily mean no...
Decrease in mass does not necessarily mean no damage. Ask any owner of Ducati motorcycles with plastic gas tanks about the effects of 10% ethanol. Deforming tanks leading to fuel pump flange leaks,...
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Forced Induction
05-20-2013, 08:14 PM
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Innovate/Spritex/Bullet... What I found searching the web.
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292,573
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bpracer
With a water to air intercooler on this kit (that...
With a water to air intercooler on this kit (that he is not using right now), you probably have more flexibility in placing the cooler. Robi is using an upgraded cooling system from what I've read...
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Forced Induction
05-15-2013, 10:55 PM
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Innovate/Spritex/Bullet... What I found searching the web.
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292,573
Posted By
bpracer
The case in your transmission gets distorted due...
The case in your transmission gets distorted due to the thrust loads caused by helical cut gears. The gear cluster will have a thrust bearing to take the load.
The attached picture is of a close...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
05-08-2013, 10:14 PM
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Aftermarket Rear Diffuser
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4,306
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bpracer
That looks like the kit I had and the fasteners...
That looks like the kit I had and the fasteners are pretty cheap. There are a couple DYI write-ups including mine in that section. Some other vendors sell the same thing with better fasteners but the...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
04-24-2013, 08:04 PM
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Ebay Diffuser Quick Look and DIY
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28,900
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bpracer
Your hardware kit looks much better than the...
Your hardware kit looks much better than the stuff that came with my knock-off kit.
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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04-16-2013, 10:54 PM
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Whiteline Com-c top mounts
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bpracer
HA! edit - Well, that site lead to another...
HA!
edit - Well, that site lead to another link, that lead to another link, to this T-shirt. Yeah, you have to follow F1 to get it: ...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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04-16-2013, 10:42 PM
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Whiteline Com-c top mounts
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bpracer
Keep us updated, I need a bit more camber than...
Keep us updated, I need a bit more camber than the crash bolts provide.
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Forced Induction
04-16-2013, 10:34 PM
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Cusco Oil Cooler
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63,501
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bpracer
Kinda' overpriced based on current exchange...
Kinda' overpriced based on current exchange rates, should be about $600.
If your going to get another radiator, have a cooler put in the drivers side tank. That is what I've used for years. It...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
04-16-2013, 12:11 AM
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JDP CF Front lip and *new* CF rear lip spoiler
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8,352
Posted By
bpracer
They seriously need to update their website. They...
They seriously need to update their website. They might get some business if they actually advertised it...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
04-13-2013, 12:47 AM
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267
Wheel stud replacement
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183,682
Posted By
bpracer
I remember some talk about snapping when torqued...
I remember some talk about snapping when torqued somewhere but can't find it. This thread is talking about spinning newly installed longer, cheap studs.
I installed them because I wanted 10mm...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-11-2013, 08:38 PM
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420
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Track Brake Pad Discussion Thread
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228,554
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bpracer
No, I had two students I was instructing. I had...
No, I had two students I was instructing. I had no time to warm the car up before my sessions. I didn't want to find out what the dreaded ice mode might be like. I need to re-read that thread...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-10-2013, 09:49 PM
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420
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Track Brake Pad Discussion Thread
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228,554
Posted By
bpracer
Hmmm your impression is opposite of what I...
Hmmm your impression is opposite of what I thought I was experiencing. My only impressions of heavy braking with stock pads all the way around was that the rears were trying real hard to lock up.
...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-09-2013, 11:31 PM
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420
Sticky:
Track Brake Pad Discussion Thread
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228,554
Posted By
bpracer
That's not really helping me out. I was asking...
That's not really helping me out. I was asking for suggestions, if you have ideas, lets hear them. Just to be clear, the rear pads were stock.
Forum:
Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
04-09-2013, 08:32 PM
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46
Wilwood Failure
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17,589
Posted By
bpracer
I'll agree to that to some degree, but I bet...
I'll agree to that to some degree, but I bet there is more air flow in "many" circumstances by removing the dust shield. I guess the ball joints on my car are not near the face of a rotor. If that...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
04-08-2013, 12:45 AM
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46
Wilwood Failure
Views:
17,589
Posted By
bpracer
Why would you run a stock dust shield on a...
Why would you run a stock dust shield on a racecar??? I am also surprised the cast iron rotor failed rather than the hat. Something is very suspicious here. It doesn't looked very well maintained.
...
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-07-2013, 10:29 PM
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8
Cheap/Crafty Oil Cooler question.
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1,776
Posted By
bpracer
I'm pretty sure a typical "round tube snaking...
I'm pretty sure a typical "round tube snaking through a field of fins" is not that efficient for their size. There is not that much real cooling surface area in those coolers.
The tube size is...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
04-07-2013, 10:01 PM
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378
FRS fogs using BRZ stalk
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135,188
Posted By
bpracer
I've installed my fog lights and bezels but am...
I've installed my fog lights and bezels but am waiting a little longer to wire things as you folks are making this task easier each day that passes.
I'll wait until you guys here back about the...
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Groupbuys
04-07-2013, 09:21 PM
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484
**GB Clear/Smoke LED Side Marker **
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21,158
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bpracer
bpracer smoke/amber (paid)
bpracer smoke/amber (paid)
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-06-2013, 10:56 PM
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420
Sticky:
Track Brake Pad Discussion Thread
Views:
228,554
Posted By
bpracer
I needed some better pads at short notice for a...
I needed some better pads at short notice for a track event where I was instructing. I got same-day delivery of some "redstuff" pads from Pep Boys(!). Not a track pad, but with some Motul 600 fluid I...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
04-03-2013, 11:38 PM
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136
Wilwood BBK for WRX - Fit to BRZ
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55,563
Posted By
bpracer
Yes, thickness is important, they will cool...
Yes, thickness is important, they will cool faster.
Larger diameter will add mass, more heat capacity, but thinner rotors will not cool off as well.
It all a trade off of weight vs capacity.
...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
04-03-2013, 10:58 PM
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136
Wilwood BBK for WRX - Fit to BRZ
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55,563
Posted By
bpracer
The older WRX kit is 12"x0.81" rotor, the new BRZ...
The older WRX kit is 12"x0.81" rotor, the new BRZ kit is 12.88"x1.1" rotors. It's a pretty big difference in rotor thickness.
I've raced a 2750lb car with 12x.81" rotors, they are not going to...
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