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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-23-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,900
Posted By ansibe
I love it. BRZ is an amazing car, ridiculously...

I love it. BRZ is an amazing car, ridiculously good for the money. The road feel is awesome, the limits are so approachable it makes the experience fantastic.


road feel
seats
Limited slip
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-23-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 25,390
Posted By ansibe
I'm taking one more crack at it, sorry ......

I'm taking one more crack at it, sorry ... Worst.Dip.Ever. There, I'm done.
Forum: Canada Classifieds 10-23-2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 975
Posted By ansibe
Hi, How tall is the MTEC knob compared to OE?...

Hi,
How tall is the MTEC knob compared to OE? It looks like around 50mm?
Forum: Canada Classifieds 10-01-2016, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,108
Posted By ansibe
Does the FRS have a TPMS? My BRZ doesn't.

Does the FRS have a TPMS? My BRZ doesn't.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-24-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 46,623
Posted By ansibe
Worst mod: 18" wheels and sticky(er) tires. ...

Worst mod: 18" wheels and sticky(er) tires.

Wheels were relatively light Enkeis, with Hankook Evo II tires. I really liked the look, and the grip was better than OE, but ...

I track my car, and...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-23-2016, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,535
Posted By ansibe
Yes, it's heavy rocking back and forth in...

Yes, it's heavy rocking back and forth in neutral. And the reverse lock-out hangs a bit when coming out of reverse.

My car has 40k km (25k miles). Transmission fluid has been changed twice, first...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-23-2016, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,535
Posted By ansibe
Sticky Shifter

My shift lever has become quite "sticky", hanging when I come out of reverse, and not moving back and forth easily. The car still shifts about the same, except for the heavy movement.

Is the...
Forum: Canada Classifieds 08-01-2016, 09:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,300
Posted By ansibe
How are the rims? Any curb rash?

How are the rims? Any curb rash?
Forum: Canada Classifieds 05-20-2016, 12:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,776
Posted By ansibe
No cracks. Even the rash is pretty hard to see. I...

No cracks. Even the rash is pretty hard to see. I can send you high res pics if you like.

I have 2 sets of wheels, which I rotate regularly. I go to the track several times a year, and each time I...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-11-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,760
Posted By ansibe
That video is awesome! Thank you. This is just...

That video is awesome! Thank you. This is just the response I needed. I guess as long as the diff fluid 'lubricates', I'm good. I wonder why there are different specs for transmission and Diff oil....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-11-2016, 01:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,760
Posted By ansibe
Of course I knew FRS springs would move grip to...

Of course I knew FRS springs would move grip to the front. Because I'm using BRZ fronts (also stiff), I'm still softer (relatively speaking) at the rear than the FRS.

If you're not contributing...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-11-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,760
Posted By ansibe
How plain do I need to be... The point of my...

How plain do I need to be...

The point of my rhetorical questions was that differential behavior affects chassis balance. I think the oil you run in your diff will affect the way it reacts, and...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-11-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,760
Posted By ansibe
We have almost identical setups. The Koni's seem...

We have almost identical setups. The Koni's seem to have far less compression damping than OE, which may be allowing the front to drop with corner loads.

Your alignment is more aggressive than...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-11-2016, 12:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,760
Posted By ansibe
This is very helpful, thanks. I will definitely...

This is very helpful, thanks.
I will definitely experiment with the damper settings. I have been adding "stiffness" to the front to get traction at the rear, but now I see I've been going at it...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-10-2016, 11:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,760
Posted By ansibe
Why do drifters lock their axles together? Why do...

Why do drifters lock their axles together? Why do McLaren and lotus resist using mechanical diffs? Why can't forum contributors answer honest questions or just stay out of the thread?

Yes my car...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-09-2016, 09:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,760
Posted By ansibe
e1: Thanks for the advice. Redlined: I do...

e1: Thanks for the advice.

Redlined: I do track days. The car actually feels loose mid corner now. Pre-mod, the car was locked down at the rear. More power resulted in more push. Kind of boring,...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-09-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,760
Posted By ansibe
Diff Fluid and Oversteer

I made several changes to my BRZ at once, and now I have a slight oversteer problem. Mods:

-dampers changed to Koni Yellow
-rear springs swapped to OE FRS (stiffer)
-Aligned to -1.5 camber and 0...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-20-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,936
Posted By ansibe
That was an awesome vid! You have some talent, as...

That was an awesome vid! You have some talent, as well as a cool car.

I just have the OE FRS (stiff) rear springs paired with OE BRZ (stiff) fronts, and I can hardly believe the difference it made...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-06-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 23,714
Posted By ansibe
Really? I didn't know that. Do you know what...

Really? I didn't know that. Do you know what point the neg camber increases? Are we into bump stops at that point?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-06-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,060
Posted By ansibe
Unfortunately, camber is not adjustable on the...

Unfortunately, camber is not adjustable on the stock FRS. You need bolts, but they're cheap. You also need an alignment shop that understands how to adjust them. Virtually all performance oriented...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-04-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,060
Posted By ansibe
I don't think a 1" drop will make your car...

I don't think a 1" drop will make your car understeer. Does it understeer now? Every car comes from the factory a little different, so you should decide how your car behaves before making too many...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-02-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 24,525
Posted By ansibe
I'm curious about why pads would last longer with...

I'm curious about why pads would last longer with these calipers and discs.

With the same engine and tires, the energy going into the system should be about the same. The discs aren't heavier...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-02-2016, 06:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,314
Posted By ansibe
I use carbotech 1521 for the street with ATE dot...

I use carbotech 1521 for the street with ATE dot 4. I think the brakes feel great, much better than OE. I think this is mostly about good fluid, no air in the lines, and a relatively high friction...
Forum: Canada Classifieds 03-19-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,547
Posted By ansibe
I completely agree! Weathertech mats are...

I completely agree!
Weathertech mats are fantastic if you want your interior preserved. They fit so well I use mine even at the track.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-09-2016, 07:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,941
Posted By ansibe
Yes, I discovered this after I bought the...

Yes, I discovered this after I bought the whiteline bolts. That's $40 I'm never getting back!

I thought the cheaper bolts had no cam, so they stay in place by clamping force alone. Maybe that...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-09-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,941
Posted By ansibe
I bought whiteline LCAs to adjust rear camber at...

I bought whiteline LCAs to adjust rear camber at a cost of $300. Then, in a flash of brilliance, I had my alignment checked before installing: -1.5 L, -1.2 R. Plus, I had more grip than I could use...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-04-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 41,958
Posted By ansibe
I installed my sparco pedal and I can hardly...

I installed my sparco pedal and I can hardly believe what a difference it makes. Thanks for the help everyone.

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Forum: Canada Classifieds 03-03-2016, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,893
Posted By ansibe
I buy from Frank every year. He's awesome. Plus I...

I buy from Frank every year. He's awesome. Plus I really like CT.

FWIW, when I got my BRZ I called CT direct for a recommendation. They suggested XP12/XP10 f/r, so that's what I got. They work...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-02-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,816
Posted By ansibe
Hey, Captain, what pad shape do you use on the...

Hey, Captain, what pad shape do you use on the Sprint Kit? I don't know what pads fit that caliper.
Forum: Canada Classifieds 03-02-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,811
Posted By ansibe
Sold in one minute? WTF????? If geo backs out let...

Sold in one minute? WTF????? If geo backs out let me know!
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