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Forum: Forced Induction 10-19-2023, 06:57 AM
Replies: 4,951
Views: 1,471,693
Posted By BirdTRD
I wouldn't spend any more time, energy or money...

I wouldn't spend any more time, energy or money until that bypass valve is replaced. They are notorious for leaking, especially the old style.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-15-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,154
Posted By BirdTRD
In the de-mouseification project on the BRZ, I...

In the de-mouseification project on the BRZ, I designed and printed some body plugs to fill the holes in the trunk. The "tape" that Subaru uses drifts over time and leaves a mess.

Posted them up...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-03-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,154
Posted By BirdTRD
Yeah, my luck I'll get it all back together only...

Yeah, my luck I'll get it all back together only to discover my 10mm is missing!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-01-2023, 05:27 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,154
Posted By BirdTRD
Found ma stank

.....just hope I can remember how it all goes back together!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-22-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 24,601
Views: 7,220,106
Posted By BirdTRD
This one works well (Fuse_Cover_MOD_V3). I added...

This one works well (Fuse_Cover_MOD_V3). I added a cutout on the side with Tinkercad to allow for the add-a-fuse wire to exit.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:88529
Forum: Forced Induction 05-05-2023, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4,951
Views: 1,471,693
Posted By BirdTRD
Read this post....

Read this post. https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2929570&postcount=2368

The bypass valve is just a spring loaded silicon diaphragm attached to a metal rod that moves when vacuum is...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-23-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,154
Posted By BirdTRD
Shined her up and put on her new summer shoes.

Shined her up and put on her new summer shoes.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-15-2023, 08:36 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,154
Posted By BirdTRD
Yes, RCE Yellow Springs/OEM Struts to Tein Flex...

Yes, RCE Yellow Springs/OEM Struts to Tein Flex Z. Haven't had much of an opportunity to drive it but the little I did, it really didn't feel all that much different. I made no adjustments to the...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-13-2023, 01:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,044
Posted By BirdTRD
So according to the pdf Opie provided, I gave you...

So according to the pdf Opie provided, I gave you incorrect info. Looks like the assembly should be oriented so the lower butt end of the spring is facing outward. (sticker inward))
For what it's...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-11-2023, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,044
Posted By BirdTRD
It doesn't matter. If it did the rears would be 2...

It doesn't matter. If it did the rears would be 2 different part numbers like the fronts. Mine had the sticker facing out like you have it.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-11-2023, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,044
Posted By BirdTRD
It swivels, you just got to over come the tension...

It swivels, you just got to over come the tension of the spring. Use a screw driver in the bottom hole to give you some leverage.
Spin it so the butt end of the spring hits that notch on the lower...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-11-2023, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,126
Posted By BirdTRD
Just go ahead and order a pair of Moog front end...

Just go ahead and order a pair of Moog front end links, unless you already have some cool after market ones that you can remove without nut splitters/cut off wheels/air chisels/acetylene torch etc....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-11-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,154
Posted By BirdTRD
Fixed the #3 misfire at WOT. Coil packs were 9...

Fixed the #3 misfire at WOT. Coil packs were 9 years old with 65K miles on them, I guess they had a good life. Didn't jack the engine and the Edelbrock cooling hoses made it difficult to deal with #1...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-04-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,154
Posted By BirdTRD
New coilovers today.

New coilovers today.
Forum: Software Tuning 02-14-2023, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,379
Posted By BirdTRD
Well that really sucks.

Well that really sucks.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-13-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,794,154
Posted By BirdTRD
At least there was no blood shed....

At least there was no blood shed....
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 08-10-2022, 07:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,047
Posted By BirdTRD
Rifle Candy2?

Rifle Candy2?
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-14-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,106
Posted By BirdTRD
I don't have "real" AC gauges, so I borrowed one...

I don't have "real" AC gauges, so I borrowed one like this from a friend. When it was blowing warm on the drivers side only, (weird), the needle was right between green and blue zones (24psi). After...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-12-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,106
Posted By BirdTRD
Drivers side was blowing warm air last month,...

Drivers side was blowing warm air last month, blowing 42 degrees now after adding a 1/2 can of freon.
Forum: Forced Induction 07-09-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,846
Posted By BirdTRD
I'm supercharged, running a full custom 2.5...

I'm supercharged, running a full custom 2.5 exhaust...UEL header, high flow cat in front pipe, 1 resonator, cutout valve, another resonator, then the stock muffler. It's quiet, unless I crack open...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-08-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,443
Posted By BirdTRD
See post ...

See post
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2929570&postcount=2368
Forum: Forced Induction 07-04-2022, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,064
Posted By BirdTRD
The belt wouldn't have broke because it was a few...

The belt wouldn't have broke because it was a few years old, there's a reason it broke. Depending on how bad your idle is jumping or could have been your learning to drive a clutch, bottom line is,...
Forum: Forced Induction 07-02-2022, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,064
Posted By BirdTRD
This is likely the actual cause of the belt...

This is likely the actual cause of the belt breaking. The rough idle causes the belt to hop grooves which slices off the belt edges making it skinnier and skinnier until it snaps.
I had the same...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-01-2022, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,903
Posted By BirdTRD
Yeah, that all looks like it is localized to that...

Yeah, that all looks like it is localized to that post and nut. Maybe it was slightly loose, generating enough heat to start melting the block which made it even more loose and more heat.
Replace...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-01-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,903
Posted By BirdTRD
Check the fuse in the Edlebrock pump harness to...

Check the fuse in the Edlebrock pump harness to make sure someone didn't stick the wrong fuse in there, should be 7.5A.

Are the wires melted anywhere else besides the end?
Check the crimp on...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-30-2022, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,903
Posted By BirdTRD
A poor electrical connection (at that crimp or...

A poor electrical connection (at that crimp or the lug) will also generate that kind of heat and would not blow the fuse down line.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-30-2022, 09:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,903
Posted By BirdTRD
Is the melted wire the one that goes to the...

Is the melted wire the one that goes to the Edlebrock pump? Is this a new install or has it been installed and working for a while?

Wires will melt if the current being drawn thru them exceeds...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-30-2022, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,407
Posted By BirdTRD
Apparently they didn't try very hard...

Apparently they didn't try very hard...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-30-2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,453
Posted By BirdTRD
Yes, was reading E69......probably. :)

Yes, was reading E69......probably. :)
Forum: Forced Induction 06-17-2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,453
Posted By BirdTRD
Similar to Irace86.2.0, Ortiz gauge pod with Defi...

Similar to Irace86.2.0, Ortiz gauge pod with Defi Racer N2 boost and oil pressure.
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