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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

07-13-2021, 10:06 AM

Replies: 41

Racecomp Engineering Superstreet-1

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Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

Thank you for the reply! I'm definitely...

Thank you for the reply! I'm definitely interested in this. Did you order the springs through RCE or somewhere else?

I might wait until mine need servicing/refreshing and then definitely have...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

07-12-2021, 05:08 PM

Replies: 41

Racecomp Engineering Superstreet-1

Views: 11,733

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

How was that spring swap process? I take it you...

How was that spring swap process? I take it you like the new rate? Very interested.

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

07-12-2021, 05:07 PM

Replies: 41

Racecomp Engineering Superstreet-1

Views: 11,733

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

No, it's not my DD. Seen just a few track days, a...

No, it's not my DD. Seen just a few track days, a handful of autoX and maybe 3k road miles in that time.

They're still fresh.

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

07-12-2021, 10:45 AM

Replies: 41

Racecomp Engineering Superstreet-1

Views: 11,733

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

I've had these on my car for a couple of years. ...

I've had these on my car for a couple of years.

As a street and track blend/compromise I absolutely love them. They ride BEAUTIFULLY on the road, increasing handling/response and feel a huge...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

07-08-2021, 08:08 AM

Replies: 83

I wrote a thing

Views: 16,912

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

They didn't say that the new brakes were the same...

They didn't say that the new brakes were the same as the old brakes. I would guess/assume they are but I don't know.

They just said the braking system was the same in both new trim levels, and...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

07-07-2021, 07:08 PM

Replies: 54

2nd Gen front side air intakes - what are the benifits

Views: 12,904

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

They wheel well opens into those vents that are...

They wheel well opens into those vents that are just behind the front wheels. So unlike big bro supra, the GR86's vents actually are functional, lol

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

07-07-2021, 06:59 PM

Replies: 83

I wrote a thing

Views: 16,912

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

This is why Toyota paid a TON of money to fly me...

This is why Toyota paid a TON of money to fly me and 84 other journalists to come play in their house for a whole week I guess. The cash they blew feeding me for a week and putting new tires on the...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

07-07-2021, 06:56 PM

Replies: 83

I wrote a thing

Views: 16,912

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

Wow! Small world!

Wow! Small world!

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

07-07-2021, 06:56 PM

Replies: 83

I wrote a thing

Views: 16,912

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

We'll find out in another couple of months I...

We'll find out in another couple of months I think...

But yeah, if that's the case the actual crank hp (assuming similar mechanical loss in this car as a gen 1) would be another 10-15 or so higher...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

07-07-2021, 06:52 PM

Replies: 83

I wrote a thing

Views: 16,912

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

Yeah, I admittedly haven't been here much in the...

Yeah, I admittedly haven't been here much in the past few years since my car has hit a "done" state for a few years, but been a forum member since 2013!

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

07-07-2021, 06:50 PM

Replies: 83

I wrote a thing

Views: 16,912

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

The trans has a few internal pieces that got...

The trans has a few internal pieces that got beefed up (I think synchros, etc) but it's mostly the same. I actually forgot to ask about the TOB (I upgraded mine a long time ago and it's no longer on...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

07-07-2021, 06:48 PM

Replies: 83

I wrote a thing

Views: 16,912

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

When Todd bought his, I was the FRS guru that...

When Todd bought his, I was the FRS guru that brought him up to speed with the platform as I had a 3yr head start, lol.

I retain the title since I had mine in 2013 and still have it, haha.

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

07-07-2021, 06:47 PM

Replies: 83

I wrote a thing

Views: 16,912

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

The upgrade I mention is pads, not braking system.

The upgrade I mention is pads, not braking system.

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

07-07-2021, 06:46 PM

Replies: 83

I wrote a thing

Views: 16,912

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

It was a bit quieter in terms of NVH. The engine...

It was a bit quieter in terms of NVH. The engine sounds wildly different but I suspect it was artificial engine noise through the sound system. It sounded synthetic. This is my speculation, not fact...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

07-07-2021, 06:44 PM

Replies: 83

I wrote a thing

Views: 16,912

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

No joke, I drove both Supra models on track the...

No joke, I drove both Supra models on track the same day I rode in the new 86. I legit hated the Supra. Zero feel, too much isolation and while it's absolutely freaking fast, didn't make me happy at...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

07-01-2021, 09:34 AM

Replies: 83

I wrote a thing

Views: 16,912

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

Honestly while the huge premium spec rear lip is...

Honestly while the huge premium spec rear lip is a bit much for some (I love it but I get it) I really love that the Toyota team clearly pays attention to what the current owners have been doing for...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

07-01-2021, 09:31 AM

Replies: 83

I wrote a thing

Views: 16,912

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

Track is SUPER fun! Being from Chicago I don't...

Track is SUPER fun! Being from Chicago I don't really ever get that far from home very often, but man i'd love to take MY car there sometime.

I got to drive tons of cool stuff - both supras, and...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

06-29-2021, 02:40 PM

Replies: 37

Compatible parts from 1st gen to 2nd gen? Good idea?

Views: 14,535

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

Ha! That's my article. Thanks for sharing!!!

Ha! That's my article. Thanks for sharing!!!

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

06-29-2021, 02:39 PM

Replies: 37

Compatible parts from 1st gen to 2nd gen? Good idea?

Views: 14,535

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

I asked the Toyota reps a lot about this with...

I asked the Toyota reps a lot about this with varied certainty on some answers...

I ignored engine/exhaust quesitons assuming most wouldn't work being this is a different drivetrain. I figure this...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

06-29-2021, 02:23 PM

Replies: 83

I wrote a thing

Views: 16,912

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

I wrote a thing

as the resident 86 expert on the Everyday Driver staff, I went to the soft launch at Toyota North America HQ earlier this month.

Here's what I thought:
...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

04-24-2020, 11:04 AM

Replies: 23

245 vs 225 on 8 inch wheel with RE71R

Views: 6,455

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

I run 235/40 on a 17x8 wheel for the past few...

I run 235/40 on a 17x8 wheel for the past few seasons and feel it's a really nice middle ground. Steering feel is (generally speaking) better than a 245 and more grip than a 225.

I do not believe...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

01-15-2020, 10:42 AM

Replies: 54

Grippier than stock but not fun killing?[Tires]

Views: 10,349

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

A while back I went from OEM rubber to 215mm...

A while back I went from OEM rubber to 215mm Pilot Super Sports. Those were insanely fun road tires - if you drove like a hoon they'd oblige and slide like crazy but if you drove "properly" they had...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons

12-03-2019, 01:13 PM

Replies: 8

Custom mid pipe and nameless axle back

Views: 2,090

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

Shipping cost to 60555? Interested in the...

Shipping cost to 60555?

Interested in the axleback, not really into the mid-pipe (looks stock, can't tell what is going on there).

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons

09-30-2019, 11:26 AM

Replies: 5

Skunk 2 4 to 1 EL header Price Drop!

Views: 1,816

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

bump. I have this header (for about 2yrs) and...

bump. I have this header (for about 2yrs) and really like it.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-03-2019, 12:21 PM

Replies: 33

Spontaneous loss of fender liner at autocross

Views: 5,209

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

Happened to me last year. Fast left hander, some...

Happened to me last year. Fast left hander, some body lean to the right and probably hit a bump while leaned over a bit and yup - hot sticky tire grabbed it and ripped the liner out mid-corner.
...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-03-2019, 12:19 PM

Replies: 14

Trackspec vents vs Varis vented hood?

Views: 5,140

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

I think it's different things that are acting on...

I think it's different things that are acting on the hood to make it seem more or less rigid.

Propped up, there is less structure of the hood to keep it's shape. But that's offset force from a...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-03-2019, 12:13 PM

Replies: 21

Tracking my daily driver

Views: 9,089

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

I did this for years. I always knew it was...

I did this for years. I always knew it was foolish, and always tried to rein it in somewhat and not go H.A.M. with my grocery getter but some days I did better at self control than others. Still,...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

09-03-2019, 12:06 PM

Replies: 216

Racecomp Superstreet-1?

Views: 66,120

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

I had a weird summer (well up to this point)...

I had a weird summer (well up to this point) where I really didn't get a chance to drive the car more than street use as much as usual. SO, I JUST did my first autocross last weekend after having the...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

06-19-2019, 05:28 PM

Replies: 216

Racecomp Superstreet-1?

Views: 66,120

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

I 100% agree with that assessment. Very happy.

I 100% agree with that assessment. Very happy.

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

06-18-2019, 11:40 AM

Replies: 216

Racecomp Superstreet-1?

Views: 66,120

Posted By CatDaddysBBQ

My Track Review: I had a track day that started...

My Track Review:
I had a track day that started out dry and then got enough rain to close the course, and I drove in each step between. Track was Blackhawk Farms in South Beloit, IL. Short,...

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