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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-21-2024, 07:07 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,065
Posted By CSG Mike
The price of the car makes it rather accessible. ...

The price of the car makes it rather accessible. Kids living at home working minimum wage can afford them, and will make kid decisions.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-20-2024, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 426
Posted By CSG Mike
The air dam only is significant. With or without...

The air dam only is significant. With or without the wing is subjective and depends on the rest of your setup and the tracks you run.

Generally speaking I'd say you should do both.

PM me to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-20-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,065
Posted By CSG Mike
Because that's just way too complex for the...

Because that's just way too complex for the average consumer.

The average consumer also shops brake pads by mu and mot, typically, followed by price. Brake pads are so much more complex than that.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-16-2024, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 426
Posted By CSG Mike
I do. Yes, it does make a noticeable...

I do.

Yes, it does make a noticeable differennce.

You'll have a loosish car at speed if you do ONLY the front aero.

CSG has both the BRZ and GR86 Version in stock and ready to ship.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-09-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,545
Posted By CSG Mike
Try putting a temperature sticker on your...

Try putting a temperature sticker on your knuckles.

Damage is usually either impact or heat based.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-08-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,545
Posted By CSG Mike
Wheel bearings are not a normal replacement item...

Wheel bearings are not a normal replacement item for this platform, and strictly "as needed". It's not common without reason.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-02-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 737
Posted By CSG Mike
SX2 all day.

SX2 all day.
Forum: Forced Induction 02-01-2024, 12:12 AM
Replies: 6,002
Views: 2,031,674
Posted By CSG Mike
It's easier than it may seem, as really, you only...

It's easier than it may seem, as really, you only need to do the pieces on the sides and one at the top of the radiator.

The JDL bash bar will make mounting the intercooler more challenging, but...
Forum: Forced Induction 01-30-2024, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6,002
Views: 2,031,674
Posted By CSG Mike
You can accomplish virtually the same result by...

You can accomplish virtually the same result by trimming your original factory side air guides.

Make sure all the foam around the top of your radiator is intact.

Venting your hood will have a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-04-2024, 09:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,528
Posted By CSG Mike
I bet you can go "more" minimum. You...

I bet you can go "more" minimum.

You literally want the leading edge to be slightly higher. Give it a shot, maybe 2 degrees negative.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-03-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,528
Posted By CSG Mike
Do you have any pyrometer data on the tires? ...

Do you have any pyrometer data on the tires?

Try reducing angle on your wing for the time being and/or raising the car as a whole (and re corner balance).

remember, a higher leading edge on the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-03-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,528
Posted By CSG Mike
Is that rear on both the front and rear or just...

Is that rear on both the front and rear or just the front?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-02-2024, 04:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,528
Posted By CSG Mike
What is your current complete setup?

What is your current complete setup?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-28-2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,509
Posted By CSG Mike
Even with a big pressure differential at speed, ...

Even with a big pressure differential at speed, you can only push so much air through those 2 small holes, vs a much larger vent.

To visualize, compare the surface area of the inlet (front bumper...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-25-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,509
Posted By CSG Mike
Form first function second. Great looking hood,...

Form first function second. Great looking hood, but you'll get way more cooling surface area with some drop-in vents, placed properly.
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-20-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,854
Posted By CSG Mike
I wish new long blocks were that cheap!

I wish new long blocks were that cheap!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-13-2023, 02:17 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,065
Posted By CSG Mike
NASCAR teams want power. FA2x guys want to make...

NASCAR teams want power. FA2x guys want to make sure the engines don't blow up.

That hotter/thinner oil nets them a few more ponies; lubrication isn't the issue for them.

On the other hand,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-12-2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,065
Posted By CSG Mike
At those temps, how much flow do you think they...

At those temps, how much flow do you think they have, vs what we have in a FA20/FA24?

Food for thought, as if you want to look at the data, you should consider ALL the data, rather than just a few.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-12-2023, 12:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By CSG Mike
For clarity, for north american cars: F914...

For clarity, for north american cars:

F914 front
R916 rear
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-11-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 21,063
Posted By CSG Mike
CP all around. C21 front with BM4 and CP...

CP all around.

C21 front with BM4 and CP rear would result in terrible bias!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-11-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,065
Posted By CSG Mike
Because the "as needed" may come with a...

Because the "as needed" may come with a catastrophically high cost.

Lets say you replaced brake pads "as needed". That "as needed" may be in the middle of your endurance race, because you decided...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-11-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 818
Posted By CSG Mike
It's a different compound that's more durable...

It's a different compound that's more durable than the standard Club Racer. You won't find any more specific info than that online, because PMU literally doesn't publish any.

What exactly are you...
Forum: Forced Induction 12-11-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 382,135
Posted By CSG Mike
Harrop kits are back :)

Harrop kits are back :)
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-06-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By CSG Mike
While I don't have any photos on hand, the last...

While I don't have any photos on hand, the last time I tried ordering those (as well as brembostoreusa.com), the packaging, machining, and finish on the rotors were different from the actual OE...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-05-2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By CSG Mike
Does it fit? Yes. Is it effectively identical...

Does it fit? Yes. Is it effectively identical to OEM? No. Will they fit and work fine for a mildly driven car? Yes.

So will Autozone specials.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-04-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By CSG Mike
When it's too good to be true...

When it's too good to be true...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-04-2023, 02:42 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 21,063
Posted By CSG Mike
Same shape as OEM PP pads.

Same shape as OEM PP pads.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-27-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 9,065
Posted By CSG Mike
Your oil temps are similar to mine (I run...

Your oil temps are similar to mine (I run slightly lower), on my turbo BRZ. I ran 5W30 300V with nary an issue.

I also had no issues with longer intervals on race oils. Remember, the good stuff...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-27-2023, 12:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,309
Posted By CSG Mike
It would be more in line with a Carbotech 1521. ...

It would be more in line with a Carbotech 1521.

While the transfer layers for carbotech pads are compatible, you still have to re-mate the surface of the pad to the rotor every time you change...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-27-2023, 12:25 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 28,527
Posted By CSG Mike
18mm front 17mm rear, including the backing plate.

18mm front 17mm rear, including the backing plate.
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