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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-16-2015, 04:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,946
Posted By eric6
Viton isn't needed in this area, or at least I...

Viton isn't needed in this area, or at least I don't see why it would. I've been using a Buna-N o-ring for 1500 miles and 5 months on our Cam plate prototype, no issues. Buna-N is specifically...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-16-2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 293,819
Posted By eric6
Transition into the plenum. I asked the...

Transition into the plenum. I asked the machinist to get me these pieces first so I could spend the weekend welding the center section together for this prototype unit.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-16-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 293,819
Posted By eric6
https://scontent-1.22773.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf...

https://scontent-1.22773.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11027490_1578214889085288_6884476923037443191_n.jpg?oh=4b570e92c7eb1a1566aba4b53fbb0453&oe=5584B8D6

As promised.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-16-2015, 12:40 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 64,764
Posted By eric6
Just warming up :party0030:. We, especially...

Just warming up :party0030:. We, especially myself, have learned a lot in just this one year (2014). We are beginning to streamline processes, learn new technology that we can use in the future,...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-16-2015, 12:31 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 94,885
Posted By eric6
:thumbsup: that's what we're hopeful for. If...

:thumbsup: that's what we're hopeful for. If they survive the tests, and no yield occurs, we're going to production with them.

I'd change not many, to near none. I assume that if a company goes...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-15-2015, 11:59 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 75,972
Posted By eric6
Oh, I agree. I just wanted to put it back...

Oh, I agree. I just wanted to put it back together so I don't lose the parts. It isn't doing anything negative or positive by being put back together or left off completely. Thanks again for showing...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-14-2015, 10:50 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 94,885
Posted By eric6
Yes it is. Yes it will. This is one strain...

Yes it is. Yes it will. This is one strain gauge of multiple we are placing on the LCA. I trust the engineer who does R&D for a multi-billion dollar company (as well as works for Velox on the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-14-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 94,885
Posted By eric6
Here are some non-professional photos taken by...

Here are some non-professional photos taken by myself. These do not do them justice. I'm sure Jeremy will help us out there when he snags us a few.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-14-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,119
Posted By eric6
Thank you :thumbsup:

Thank you :thumbsup:
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-14-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 75,972
Posted By eric6
This is free :party0030:. But will look into...

This is free :party0030:.

But will look into it later on. With stock clutch, this firmness is perfect.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-14-2015, 02:59 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 75,972
Posted By eric6
To be honest, not much stiffer, just more...

To be honest, not much stiffer, just more feedback. It drives like a typical hydraulic clutch now.

When I originally got into the car from my past daily, a twin disk Evo 9, I couldn't find the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-13-2015, 11:41 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 92,991
Posted By eric6
I just wrote a decent how to on this...

I just wrote a decent how to on this modification. Took me 15 minutes learning how to do it and taking photos along the way.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84622
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-13-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 75,972
Posted By eric6
How To: Clutch Spring Removal in 15 Minutes

If some of you feel as though your car lacks any feedback in the clutch pedal, you aren't alone.

The twins have a clutch spring that greatly reduces the strength needed to push the clutch in. ...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-13-2015, 09:44 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 293,819
Posted By eric6
You mean like this? ...

You mean like this?
https://scontent-1.22773.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10172656_1572800686293375_6580242094102273330_n.jpg?oh=6d28892e49f4b5a20c03ce342ea0e569&oe=55809156

And this?...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-13-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 293,819
Posted By eric6
Sigh.... how long does it take you to come up...

Sigh.... how long does it take you to come up with these? I imagine at least a few hours! :thumbup:

Parts are beginning to come off the mill now. I'd show you, but then I'd have to kill you...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-13-2015, 06:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,119
Posted By eric6
If anyone else has suggestions for future R&D,...

If anyone else has suggestions for future R&D, let us know as well.

Don't be scared to ask questions either.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-13-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 64,764
Posted By eric6
Really appreciate the love! We work our butts...

Really appreciate the love! We work our butts off so that one day we may be able to do this full time.

We're working with FT86SpeedFactory to get all of this stuff into production. We currently...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-13-2015, 12:22 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 64,764
Posted By eric6
These are prototypes, so they aren't perfect. ...

These are prototypes, so they aren't perfect. The machinist missed flats on the shank and the eccentrics are a hair shorter then I'd like. I wouldn't feel comfortable selling or even giving away...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-12-2015, 09:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,119
Posted By eric6
Unit of measure would be pounds, that wasn't...

Unit of measure would be pounds, that wasn't clear, good catch. This is 193 pounds on the entire vehicle, not just the front bumper. On our splitter analysis, it is very interesting to see how much...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-12-2015, 07:18 PM
Replies: 592
Views: 236,213
Posted By eric6
If you can find the picture again I would like to...

If you can find the picture again I would like to view this. It is one solid piece throughout. It does get dirty which could be what you saw? I've not received any complaints with discoloration on...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-12-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 64,764
Posted By eric6
Thanks :thumbsup:. I just like to doodle :). ...

Thanks :thumbsup:. I just like to doodle :).

Everything will be available through FT86SpeedFactory... we currently only have the splitter and race upgrade in production. Everything else is being...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-12-2015, 05:36 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 64,764
Posted By eric6
New product, rear toe links. ...

New product, rear toe links.

https://scontent-1.22773.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/13176_1574546822785428_7364284750985346429_n.jpg?oh=21f2b4d53c094e460b3f17ff1ec3abcb&oe=557F4075
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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-12-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,119
Posted By eric6
Front End Aerodynamics - How Different Setups Effect Drag and Lift

Yesterday it was brought to our attention on Instagram that we aren't that active on the forum. And you know what, he was absolutely right. I'm here to attempt and change that. We will actively...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-11-2015, 11:06 PM
Replies: 592
Views: 236,213
Posted By eric6
These have no finish on them, they are a black...

These have no finish on them, they are a black hard plastic inside and out. Believe it or not, the material is actually designed for billboards on businesses, and the material properties signified a...
Forum: Software Tuning 03-10-2015, 05:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,934
Posted By eric6
You're o2 sensor isn't seeing the correct a/f of...

You're o2 sensor isn't seeing the correct a/f of the engine, which it is likely injecting more fuel and running much richer then the o2 sensor sees. That's the reason you aren't getting good gas...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-08-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 293,819
Posted By eric6
Yes, that would be the case. Just like an...

Yes, that would be the case. Just like an exhaust or turbo system or an intake, we will test these in the same fashion. As apples to apples as possible.

As an engine calibrator, the goal is to...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-08-2015, 03:59 AM
Replies: 733
Views: 293,819
Posted By eric6
s2d4, while I agree with what you're getting...

s2d4, while I agree with what you're getting after, I also disagree. Engines are very dynamic in nature, so testing them in a static condition doesn't make much sense nor does it paint the whole...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-08-2015, 01:17 AM
Replies: 733
Views: 293,819
Posted By eric6
It's rather extensive. Longer then I care to get...

It's rather extensive. Longer then I care to get into. I doubt it's as intensive as your company though.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-07-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 225
Views: 64,764
Posted By eric6
We aim to please :). Actually, I just don't want...

We aim to please :). Actually, I just don't want to hurt anyone or anything (their car). We went very light with the unit.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-07-2015, 08:39 PM
Replies: 733
Views: 293,819
Posted By eric6
Their will be no flow comparison. Flowing the...

Their will be no flow comparison. Flowing the intake manifold on a bench doesn't make much sense as it is an unrealistic condition. We will only be comparing our unit to the OEM unit :cheers:.

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