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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
11-01-2018, 05:49 PM
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valve spring issue?
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Northwest86
Depends on your dealership. Most of the times if...
Depends on your dealership. Most of the times if you see reviews on larger city dealers and they aren't bad they will be okay since they are fairly regulated and have the training needed.
Out...
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Forced Induction
11-01-2018, 05:30 AM
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Okay to vent PCV catch can back to turbo intake?
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Northwest86
The PCV side you need to connect to the intake...
The PCV side you need to connect to the intake manifold. This allows the state of when off boost or when idling for the PCV to open and allow flow from the crankcase. In this state air will flow...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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10-25-2018, 11:43 AM
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Help needed BC BR Coilovers too bouncy 8k!
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13,864
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Northwest86
Holey shit. I come back to this thread years...
Holey shit. I come back to this thread years later only to find people discussing preload as a way to change performance in this application. Preload adjusts rideheight here. Thanks for the laugh
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Forced Induction
10-25-2018, 11:17 AM
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Okay to vent PCV catch can back to turbo intake?
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3,200
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Northwest86
Ok the PCV can routes from the PCV back to the...
Ok the PCV can routes from the PCV back to the intake manifold exactly as in the instructions. The only thing I did differently was add a 1 way check valve on this hose so that manifold pressure...
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Forced Induction
10-25-2018, 11:00 AM
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Anyone else a little excited for the HKS Turbo kit?
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59,323
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Northwest86
Yea that shops Dyno numbers were waaaaaay off. No...
Yea that shops Dyno numbers were waaaaaay off. No corrections were put on it at all. Temperature sensor for the dyno wasn't running. And they were on stock fuel on a 98 car. Even if you go by NSW...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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11-17-2016, 03:05 AM
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Mann Engineering Coilovers - Inverted
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Northwest86
Yeah I always wondered just because I've seen...
Yeah I always wondered just because I've seen some insanely high spring rates. 9kg is bloody high let alone someone people who run stuff like 15k and higher. Wondered if for some reason they just...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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11-16-2016, 02:36 AM
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Mann Engineering Coilovers - Inverted
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Northwest86
I gotta ask but when you Americans say you run 9k...
I gotta ask but when you Americans say you run 9k springs, do you mean 9kg/mm springs or some other weird imperial imaginary number.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-16-2016, 02:35 AM
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Taking Care of Tires on Track - How to Avoid Chunking
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Northwest86
But the pyrometre gives a reading for tyre...
But the pyrometre gives a reading for tyre pressure. For your setup there will be a best tyre pressure and the only way you will ever find that exact pressure is via pyro.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-15-2016, 09:07 AM
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Taking Care of Tires on Track - How to Avoid Chunking
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Northwest86
We've had people who used 215 NT01's on standard...
We've had people who used 215 NT01's on standard wheels. Even with camber bolts at around 1.5 Degrees they still work the outside shoulders a fair bit. Depending on track setup to get even tyre temps...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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11-14-2016, 06:00 AM
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MCA Suspension "Traction Mod"
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Northwest86
I'm still running my 7/6Kgmm springs like most of...
I'm still running my 7/6Kgmm springs like most of the guys are on our tracks. They still seem to be in the sweet spot. Some people added a click more dampening. Personally I left mine about where it...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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11-13-2016, 08:08 AM
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MCA Suspension "Traction Mod"
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Northwest86
They work well for me too. Definitely a positive...
They work well for me too. Definitely a positive part to add to the list of those you may want. Get a set of Reds while you are there too and you'll be very happy. As for allignment, everyone has...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
09-05-2016, 03:00 AM
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Chassis reinforcement for race slick use.
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8,265
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Northwest86
The New Zealand Racing series uses Slicks. Maybe...
The New Zealand Racing series uses Slicks. Maybe see if you can contact some of them. Though our people running Hankook Z221's probably aren't that far off slicks to be honest in terms of grip.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-29-2016, 06:35 AM
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Do any of you road racers or time trial guys use a strut tower bar?
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Northwest86
I don't have one. Out of the 35 other cars that I...
I don't have one. Out of the 35 other cars that I tracked with in the last month I would of seen less than 3 and none of them were our fastest guys. Josh from MCA (arguably the most experienced...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-27-2016, 09:30 AM
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Got a track related question? I'll try to answer.
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Northwest86
It can kick in somewhat easily depending on...
It can kick in somewhat easily depending on Tyres, allignment settings etc. What i would like to ask is if you have the pedal dance engaged. The first time I went out I mistook the EBD being a total...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-20-2016, 08:06 AM
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Got a track related question? I'll try to answer.
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Northwest86
Just tried out the Club Racers after messing...
Just tried out the Club Racers after messing around in the Hybrid Pad world. Wow are they nice. Still going to use them fairly quickly but nowhere near as fast as some pads. I tried a set of Forza...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
08-17-2016, 08:13 AM
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Thread tape on brake lines?
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3,923
Posted By
Northwest86
And as mentioned Flare nut spanners are a must....
And as mentioned Flare nut spanners are a must. Otherwise I'd be willing to bet money you'll have to resort to Vice Grips once the nut is rounded off. Thats one thing I definately agree on.
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
08-17-2016, 08:10 AM
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Thread tape on brake lines?
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Posted By
Northwest86
You'll find that those threads on the Pneumatic...
You'll find that those threads on the Pneumatic system are tapered most likely. It's sealing capabilities are so low that it's more luck if it seals something. It can aid in some small way but it's...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
08-15-2016, 07:51 PM
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Thread tape on brake lines?
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3,923
Posted By
Northwest86
Plumbing is where thread tape is used. It is a...
Plumbing is where thread tape is used. It is a lubricant used for tapered pipe threads only. It will 100% leak on anything that wasn't going to seal by itself anyway. If you are using say a straight...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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08-14-2016, 10:39 AM
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Lowering Springs or tien z
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995
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Northwest86
Coilovers are great if you simply want to go...
Coilovers are great if you simply want to go lower. Most only lower 3/4 but I'm sure some go furthur. Stock shock life can be short with a fast enough driver but spares are a dime a dozen and...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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08-14-2016, 10:29 AM
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499
Tein Flex Z opinion
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277,941
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Northwest86
Ahh that explains it then. Didn't put the edfc...
Ahh that explains it then. Didn't put the edfc part together for some reason as Flex Z's vs A local serviceable custom setup would be of no comparison. It'll be interesting if the EDFC works well...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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08-14-2016, 04:05 AM
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Coilover assistance please
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4,435
Posted By
Northwest86
First I'd say set up the coilovers properly or if...
First I'd say set up the coilovers properly or if they can't be, buy some that can be. Set the Coilover length with spring and bumpstop removed (the manufacturer should do this if they are any good.)...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
08-14-2016, 03:51 AM
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499
Tein Flex Z opinion
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277,941
Posted By
Northwest86
Just curious as to how much they cost to get into...
Just curious as to how much they cost to get into Aus and any reason why you chose them over MCA's. Just curiosity.
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-06-2016, 07:18 AM
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Initial Impressions of the Trackspec T1 Hood Louvers
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11,510
Posted By
Northwest86
We have had guys here without them. In the summer...
We have had guys here without them. In the summer (30C they live in colder climates) they would get the oil to 70C on the highway. Arguably high enough to drive in most conditions but perhaps not...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
07-30-2016, 10:26 AM
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Rear and front camber opinion.
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5,248
Posted By
Northwest86
Correct me if I'm wrong but the washer is simply...
Correct me if I'm wrong but the washer is simply that. A washer with a tab.
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-30-2016, 10:21 AM
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15
Hydromat
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4,847
Posted By
Northwest86
Here in Aus The86shop has put together a solution...
Here in Aus The86shop has put together a solution thats a sort of Surge tank thats actually mounted up out of the way under the car. I think its next to the fuel tank there somewhere. So far all of...
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Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)
07-07-2016, 05:17 AM
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Upgrading the Speedometer
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11,051
Posted By
Northwest86
Swapping clusters has proven to be possible but...
Swapping clusters has proven to be possible but an absoluste pain in the ass. The best option is any OBD2 Gauge that reads Speed. Personally I use a Plex Boost controller which does 90% of my display...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
06-21-2016, 11:41 PM
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29
Help needed BC BR Coilovers too bouncy 8k!
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13,864
Posted By
Northwest86
Yep. Here apart from the fact that any overseas...
Yep. Here apart from the fact that any overseas offerings are no better thats why pretty much everyone runs mca's if they are serious.
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
06-21-2016, 06:05 PM
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Help needed BC BR Coilovers too bouncy 8k!
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13,864
Posted By
Northwest86
In australia mca blues are 1500 so 1100usd? These...
In australia mca blues are 1500 so 1100usd? These usually beat out everything in Their market but shipping costs mean not to many people overseas can get them. Totally agree on palming the bcs off...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
06-20-2016, 07:10 PM
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Upgrading brakes on the lower spec GT86 (the standard spec outside of US market)
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28,034
Posted By
Northwest86
Thats one of many. Let alone the amount of stuff...
Thats one of many. Let alone the amount of stuff we discuss on. CLub facebook pages. I love the one where after daniel died they wanted to charge her storage after they had blown up a stock and 2-3...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-18-2016, 03:37 AM
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5,068
Got a track related question? I'll try to answer.
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1,317,924
Posted By
Northwest86
Generally my advise is whatever the length of the...
Generally my advise is whatever the length of the tool, go to firm and its usually about right. Then again my entire job involves doing up bolts on multi million dollar pieces of equipment that can...
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