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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-19-2019, 04:26 PM
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700
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Track Videos - Directory and Discussion
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205,438
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Twinz
Track: Nurburgring Car: rented a GT-86 13-16'...
Track: Nurburgring
Car: rented a GT-86 13-16' (didn't ask which year)
Mods: Endless track pads, Advan AD08's
Notes: I've autocrossed for years, but this is my first "track day". "Practiced" this...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-21-2019, 10:01 PM
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Tried To Give It Another Shot
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6,874
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Twinz
We have both AT and MT Twins and I think the bulk...
We have both AT and MT Twins and I think the bulk of the MT's advantage is from a stand still. You can wind up the MT and let it go, and put a healthy chunk of time on the AT.
Other than that, the...
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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05-20-2019, 06:44 PM
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New Rear Tires & Alignment now unstable
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5,265
Posted By
Twinz
I think they do that to err on the side of...
I think they do that to err on the side of understeer in wet conditions.
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
05-01-2019, 07:21 AM
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662
More confirmation from Toyota on next gen 86
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107,985
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Twinz
I think they need at least a small bump in HP for...
I think they need at least a small bump in HP for marketing purposes, but I agree that a little more midrange torque would improve the driving experience more noticeably.
Forum:
Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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04-26-2019, 10:54 AM
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Rear Passenger wheel bounce during cornering
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Twinz
My wife's car had this symptom and it was a blown...
My wife's car had this symptom and it was a blown rear shock.
It was most noticeable when the bad shock was the inside wheel of the turn, (Ie unloaded/lightly loaded) and throttle was applied.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
04-18-2019, 08:31 AM
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Which autocross class?
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Posted By
Twinz
Does "Berk track pipe" mean you have no cat? ...
Does "Berk track pipe" mean you have no cat?
I thought STX required a cat.
Forum:
FR-S / BRZ vs....
04-18-2019, 07:19 AM
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BRZ or LFX RX8 or R53 MCS
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9,508
Posted By
Twinz
After tracking cars, on courses where actually...
After tracking cars, on courses where actually using the steering wheel is required to get good times, I have zero interest who I happen to "line up" next to.
Now, when someone revs at me at a...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
04-05-2019, 07:11 PM
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BRZ or LFX RX8 or R53 MCS
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9,508
Posted By
Twinz
The best thing about this car isn't what happens...
The best thing about this car isn't what happens when you use the gas pedal, it's how little you need to use the brake pedal.
(The ND/ND2 does this trick well too.)
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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
02-26-2019, 11:21 PM
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14
About Toyota gt86 audio
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2,625
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Twinz
The 8" sub's raw output is strong, but it's not...
The 8" sub's raw output is strong, but it's not an SPL monster. (Very few 8's are) But what impresses me most about it is how seamlessly it blends with the rest of the system. The O+ system uses...
Forum:
Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
02-12-2019, 07:15 PM
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About Toyota gt86 audio
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2,625
Posted By
Twinz
Have you heard the OEM Audio Plus setup? (In an...
Have you heard the OEM Audio Plus setup? (In an 86/BRZ/ FRS)
It uses the factory HU so thieves won't even know you have something to steal. (And it sounds great)...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
02-10-2019, 07:11 PM
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50
Automatic for Track, Bad Idea???
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12,397
Posted By
Twinz
I own both an AT and a MT. I don't know...
I own both an AT and a MT.
I don't know about durability of the AT on a track, but drivability is great. If you are not interested in shifting a manual as part of your driving experience, the AT...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
01-21-2019, 05:33 PM
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37
Opinions on Trac Control off for Autocross
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5,814
Posted By
Twinz
2013-2016 model years have no traction control...
2013-2016 model years have no traction control setting that allows the car to get anywhere near the limit without stepping in and slowing you down a lot.
The long-press method that turns off both...
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
12-12-2018, 09:33 PM
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2016 FRS Automatic - Looking for Performance Upgrades
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6,316
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Twinz
I know this is blasphemy, but for DD my wife's...
I know this is blasphemy, but for DD my wife's stock automatic FRS gives the impression of being more powerful than my MT FRS. It's not that it has more power, it's just that accessing the top of...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-30-2018, 10:26 PM
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221
The Autocross thread. Got questions? Get them answered here!
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52,452
Posted By
Twinz
I ran Koni yellows in CS for the 2017 season. You...
I ran Koni yellows in CS for the 2017 season. You just have to make sure you install the centering washers. (Or whatever those things are called)
Without the washers, the struts have a lot of slop...
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Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment
10-09-2018, 09:31 AM
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355
OEM Audio Plus Reviews
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144,310
Posted By
Twinz
My wife and I just returned from a 1400-mile road...
My wife and I just returned from a 1400-mile road trip....-it reminded us that this system is still some of the best money we ever spent.
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
09-27-2018, 12:21 PM
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66
Anyone else can't stand The R35 GTR?
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12,612
Posted By
Twinz
I have driven a few on course and it drives...
I have driven a few on course and it drives smaller then it looks. The electronics are amazing but they have the effect of making me feel like the car is the hero rather than the driver.
Don't...
Forum:
Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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09-16-2018, 06:42 PM
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19
Sway Bar question.
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2,848
Posted By
Twinz
When I was in CS (a class in autocross ) I had...
When I was in CS (a class in autocross ) I had the TRD springs that I *think* increased rates front and rear by the same amount. (So they would not have changed the balance)
When I went with the...
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
09-12-2018, 09:50 AM
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1,281
Spec Twin?
Views:
202,179
Posted By
Twinz
The competition was great and the class has...
The competition was great and the class has proven to be very popular. -First year in existence and it was the biggest class at Nationals.
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-29-2018, 11:30 AM
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1,281
Spec Twin?
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202,179
Posted By
Twinz
I drove from SW Fl to Dixie, ran 3 drivers, then...
I drove from SW Fl to Dixie, ran 3 drivers, then drove back home, then drove to Zmax, ran 2 drivers there and drove back on a single set of Falkens. They did great. (I think there was a local event...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
08-22-2018, 01:38 PM
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221
next gen 86 reportedly coming
Views:
47,913
Posted By
Twinz
Seat time > bolt-ons. On our test-&-tune...
Seat time > bolt-ons.
On our test-&-tune course, most new drivers who stick to it and come out regularly for 6 or so events will pick up 5 to 10 seconds without making any changes to their cars. ...
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-19-2018, 01:35 PM
Replies:
39
2018 SCCA Solo Nationals
Views:
6,847
Posted By
Twinz
Just skimming the numbers with the new cap hit,...
Just skimming the numbers with the new cap hit, it looks like SSC is the 4th-largest class at Nationals.
Considering that this is SSC's first year in existence and the class is made up of a single...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-19-2018, 07:30 AM
Replies:
58
Will I be happy with the 86/BRZ?
Views:
9,297
Posted By
Twinz
My brother just bought a GTI. I tried to talk him...
My brother just bought a GTI. I tried to talk him into a Twin when he was shopping, even lent him our 2015 AT for a week to try out. He didn't like the Twin for DD because of a lack of "creature...
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-11-2018, 12:57 PM
Replies:
1,281
Spec Twin?
Views:
202,179
Posted By
Twinz
I think we have a great showing already for a...
I think we have a great showing already for a first-year class. (Anyone know what the record is for first-year-class attendance at Nationals?)
Steve, you and your club did a great job with the...
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-26-2018, 02:10 PM
Replies:
39
2018 SCCA Solo Nationals
Views:
6,847
Posted By
Twinz
Myself, Tonda, and my Brother will be in SSC.
Myself, Tonda, and my Brother will be in SSC.
Forum:
FR-S / BRZ vs....
05-25-2018, 12:07 PM
Replies:
357
Don't be a Ricer...
Views:
130,285
Posted By
Twinz
I don't know about a crash, but I would expect a...
I don't know about a crash, but I would expect a lot of smoke/smell.
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-23-2018, 06:14 PM
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4,833
SCCA Solo C Street Discussion
Views:
1,212,172
Posted By
Twinz
I went with a softer front bar because I was...
I went with a softer front bar because I was concerned about the diff-assist that kicks in when you unload the inside tire in a turn. (With the long-press method) I never tested a stiffer rear bar...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
05-17-2018, 02:24 PM
Replies:
65
Does electronic aids help or ...
Views:
8,911
Posted By
Twinz
I thought I read somewhere that the 17+ Twins...
I thought I read somewhere that the 17+ Twins deactivate the e-diff with the long-press.
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-17-2018, 11:14 AM
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85
Review of "Track Mode" on the MY17+ cars
Views:
30,861
Posted By
Twinz
This. The Tail of the Dragon has some...
This.
The Tail of the Dragon has some on-camber turns that can initiate the e-diff and it is indeed evil. However, I don't think anything short of a clutch-type diff will "fix" those turns. My...
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-17-2018, 11:05 AM
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85
Review of "Track Mode" on the MY17+ cars
Views:
30,861
Posted By
Twinz
After driving a 17 in track mode, I think the new...
After driving a 17 in track mode, I think the new track mode is what the old sport mode should have been. (There is nothing "sporty" about the old sport mode) If a driver has any question if they...
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-15-2018, 10:38 AM
Replies:
1,281
Spec Twin?
Views:
202,179
Posted By
Twinz
It's easy to check this visually. I just slide my...
It's easy to check this visually. I just slide my phone in the wheel well and get a picture.
This is -3 degrees with a 40mm offset.
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