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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
09-20-2023, 12:58 AM
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OEM muffler heat-shield/metal sheet
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847
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nico_rsx
Yes, it's the shield between the trunk and...
Yes, it's the shield between the trunk and muffler.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
09-19-2023, 12:53 AM
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OEM muffler heat-shield/metal sheet
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847
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nico_rsx
OEM muffler heat-shield/metal sheet
Hi,
Is there really an important function for the metal sheet (heat shield?) above the OEM muffler? Mine is starting to come loose (rust), and I'm wondering if I'll have problems if I remove it...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-08-2021, 11:25 PM
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969
SCCA Solo D Street discussion
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193,903
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nico_rsx
Koni yellow: is it still required to install a...
Koni yellow: is it still required to install a washer/spacer to be street legal in DS on new koni struts?
I only found this, but it date to when twins were in CS. Is there a more up-to-date document...
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DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
05-16-2021, 11:06 PM
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2016 FR-S Service Manual & Wiring Diagram
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39,477
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nico_rsx
If someone has the offline version mentioned in...
If someone has the offline version mentioned in the post, I'd love to have it. For the 86 2017.
Thanks
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-28-2020, 02:50 PM
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152
Oil Cooler/Reliability Mods
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22,175
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nico_rsx
Similar. The sessions without the cooler were...
Similar. The sessions without the cooler were pretty hot. But I have done sessions similarly hot with the cooler. I also have not notice a statistically significant oil temperature difference with a...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-22-2020, 10:45 PM
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152
Oil Cooler/Reliability Mods
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nico_rsx
I have the forester cooler (Ned Auto kit), with...
I have the forester cooler (Ned Auto kit), with the coolant from the throttle body.
Before I installed it I was seeing 266F max oil temp. With the cooler the max I've seen is 248F I think. So...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
11-02-2020, 12:22 AM
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make me less dumb - how tight is too tight for brake pads?
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nico_rsx
Any disadvantage of running without the retainer...
Any disadvantage of running without the retainer clips?
I bought new OEM brake pads for the winter (came with new clips), and I had to grind/file the backplate near the tabs because they were...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
10-21-2020, 09:47 PM
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Diff Cover
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nico_rsx
The heat shield, is it something you bought, or...
The heat shield, is it something you bought, or DIY?
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-19-2020, 10:46 AM
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969
SCCA Solo D Street discussion
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193,903
Posted By
nico_rsx
Yes, 17x7 is the best choice. Make sure you have...
Yes, 17x7 is the best choice. Make sure you have the correct offset to be legal in street class. You can have an offset a couple of mm different from OEM (I don't remember the exact deviation...
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Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
08-13-2020, 09:43 PM
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Steering being manipulated by something else?
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2,093
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nico_rsx
Have you tried doing the pedal dance to...
Have you tried doing the pedal dance to deactivate all stability control?
The code suggest you need to do some kind of steering re calibration. You may need to go to a dealer for that (or someone...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-03-2020, 02:00 AM
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969
SCCA Solo D Street discussion
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193,903
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nico_rsx
What you're describing is what happens when the...
What you're describing is what happens when the bar is already loaded (or pre-loaded). The same force happens on each end, yes. You're basically describing the effect of the bar on the suspension,...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-03-2020, 01:30 AM
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969
SCCA Solo D Street discussion
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193,903
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nico_rsx
The sticks do not represent the bar, they...
The sticks do not represent the bar, they represent the "arms" on each side of the bar (where the holes are). There are 2 of them (one on each side), and they are of different length (thus 2 sticks)....
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-02-2020, 10:03 PM
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SCCA Solo D Street discussion
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193,903
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nico_rsx
I don't think you understand my point. Yes the...
I don't think you understand my point. Yes the suspension are moving equally, but the longitudinal movement of the suspension is transferred to a rotation movement of the sway bar by the arms of the...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-31-2020, 02:07 AM
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SCCA Solo D Street discussion
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193,903
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nico_rsx
I've just read a little bit on the subject, and...
I've just read a little bit on the subject, and I'm now 99% sure that having different adjustment side to side on the sway bar will result in a slightly different handling turning left or right. I've...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-21-2020, 02:26 PM
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Brake rotor damaged in shipping = still ok?
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1,630
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nico_rsx
I contacted the seller, and he sent me a return...
I contacted the seller, and he sent me a return label and agreed to exchange it.
So one less thing to worry that may or may not break on the track :)
Thanks guys
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-21-2020, 02:21 PM
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969
SCCA Solo D Street discussion
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193,903
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nico_rsx
If the other end of the sway bar was tied to a...
If the other end of the sway bar was tied to a fixed point, I would agree, it act just like a spring. But it's fixed to the other side of the suspension, and force the spring on the other wheel to...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-19-2020, 03:09 PM
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12
Brake rotor damaged in shipping = still ok?
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1,630
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nico_rsx
It's not to balance. The bag was teared and box...
It's not to balance. The bag was teared and box damaged at this exact spot.
Centric rotors has been used by a lot of people on the track and are fine for light track duty (when they are not...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-19-2020, 03:05 PM
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12
Brake rotor damaged in shipping = still ok?
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1,630
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nico_rsx
There was no piece inside the bag. The bag was...
There was no piece inside the bag. The bag was teared at this exact spot, and the box damaged at this spot also. So it was damaged once in the manufacturer box (but the distributor shipping box was...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-19-2020, 01:01 AM
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969
SCCA Solo D Street discussion
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193,903
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nico_rsx
You can do that?!? It's the first time I have...
You can do that?!?
It's the first time I have heard someone do that (except on the special Karcept bar).
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-19-2020, 12:37 AM
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12
Brake rotor damaged in shipping = still ok?
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1,630
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nico_rsx
Brake rotor damaged in shipping = still ok?
Hi,
I received my Centric front rotors, and one of them is damaged on the interior edge. It almost looks like it was grinded by something?!?
I'd like to have your opinions if it could be a...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-08-2020, 12:28 PM
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4,833
SCCA Solo C Street Discussion
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1,214,093
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nico_rsx
Do you know if there is a DIY or a video that...
Do you know if there is a DIY or a video that explain in details how to set-up the adjustable endlinks properly on our cars?
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-07-2020, 10:04 AM
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13
Brake Pad Chunking from Track
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2,924
Posted By
nico_rsx
From context, I'm pretty sure it's "maximum...
From context, I'm pretty sure it's "maximum operating temperature" (of the pads).
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-05-2020, 12:48 AM
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48
Tracking with ABS fuse removed?
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6,877
Posted By
nico_rsx
You can do threshold braking without deactivating...
You can do threshold braking without deactivating abs. If abs is kicking in, that generally means you failed your threshold braking and the wheels were starting to lock-up.
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-02-2020, 11:57 AM
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48
Tracking with ABS fuse removed?
Views:
6,877
Posted By
nico_rsx
Pedal dance doesn't turn ABS off. You need to...
Pedal dance doesn't turn ABS off.
You need to remove the fuse to turn ABS off (which also mess with electronic brake bias I think)
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-02-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies:
969
SCCA Solo D Street discussion
Views:
193,903
Posted By
nico_rsx
Are you using the whiteline adjustable end-links?...
Are you using the whiteline adjustable end-links?
Does it make the car understeer during longer sweeper/steady-state turn?
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
06-30-2020, 02:30 PM
Replies:
969
SCCA Solo D Street discussion
Views:
193,903
Posted By
nico_rsx
Who has run the car both stock and with an...
Who has run the car both stock and with an aftermarket front sway bar? Is it really worth it?
On a 60sec course, how much time do you think can be saved by using a bigger front sway?
Forum:
Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
06-23-2020, 02:27 PM
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10
Alignment and Steering Sensitivity
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1,120
Posted By
nico_rsx
Total toe in the front is out of range too.
Total toe in the front is out of range too.
Forum:
DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides
06-02-2020, 10:02 PM
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24
Reverse lockout rattle fix
Views:
19,234
Posted By
nico_rsx
@fanuel fierros...
@fanuel fierros (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/member.php?u=127962)
Is this the OEM shifter?
Forum:
Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB
06-02-2020, 09:25 PM
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14
2016 FRS Shifter rattle >5000 RPM Warranty Repair?
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5,993
Posted By
nico_rsx
I think I'm starting to have the same problem. Is...
I think I'm starting to have the same problem. Is the grease easy to put by just removing the boot? Or is it absolutely required to remove completly the shifter?
Does it last a reasonable amount...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-04-2020, 11:56 PM
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21
225 MPS4S or 245 Conti ExtremeContact Sport?
Views:
6,199
Posted By
nico_rsx
Have you tried the Yokos Neova AD08R? I got a...
Have you tried the Yokos Neova AD08R? I got a brand new set SUPER cheap because of a store closure sale, and was wondering if they are going to be good for HPDE. Not looking to set records.
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