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Forum: Northern California 07-07-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1,355
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Posted By icemang17
I am planning on making the 2nd.....gotta work...

I am planning on making the 2nd.....gotta work the 3rd dammit

I will teach driving school on Sat and run open for time trials....need to redeem myself after my poor hung over showing last time.......
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-06-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 26,806
Posted By icemang17
I can't imagine what the FRS will feel like with...

I can't imagine what the FRS will feel like with R1's....that should be impressive!!
Forum: Northern California 07-06-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 1,355
Views: 297,250
Posted By icemang17
I am looking at Aug 2nd since I work sundays now...

I am looking at Aug 2nd since I work sundays now :>(
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-02-2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 26,806
Posted By icemang17
I bought mine from LPI racing too ...

I bought mine from LPI racing too

http://www.lpiracing.com/Raybestos-Racing-Brake-Pads-FR-S-BRZ-Impreza-WRX-Outback-RC-1539-761p210630.htm
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-01-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 26,806
Posted By icemang17
The squeal is annoying, but not horrible.....my...

The squeal is annoying, but not horrible.....my friends with the same pads on Z06 is worse...much worse....I am leaving them on for now....I do love the increased POWER they give....so its worth a...
Forum: Northern California 07-01-2014, 07:10 PM
Replies: 1,355
Views: 297,250
Posted By icemang17
Geez guys........I forgot to mention my super top...

Geez guys........I forgot to mention my super top secret mods I did when I snuck on track Sunday when nobody was looking.....Pretty quick huh!!!!

I wish....1:30......that is quite a bit faster...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-01-2014, 12:29 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 26,806
Posted By icemang17
Raybestos ST43 brake pad review!!!!

Well I finally got REAL brake pads for my otherwise stock FRS. I installed ST43's all the way around with ATE type 200 fluid. Here is my impressions:

Power: AMAZING....it feels like 50% more. ...
Forum: Northern California 07-01-2014, 12:20 AM
Replies: 1,355
Views: 297,250
Posted By icemang17
Well.......my late night partying Friday night...

Well.......my late night partying Friday night came at a very high price Sat morning..... The good news is my upgraded ST43 brake pads are AMAZING.....I was very impressed at the improved POWER....I...
Forum: Northern California 06-15-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 1,355
Views: 297,250
Posted By icemang17
I'll be there both days!!! Teaching in driving...

I'll be there both days!!! Teaching in driving school on Sat, plus FT86 cup in open both days.....better look out, I got some REAL brake pads this time!!!!!! Not more 5 lap specials for me!!!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-26-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 17,015
Posted By icemang17
100 octane isn't a bad idea, just gotta stay away...

100 octane isn't a bad idea, just gotta stay away from the witches brew stuff some of the spec miata guys did a couple years ago....you could literally smell it when they were cheating
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-05-2014, 11:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,542
Posted By icemang17
interesting....I find my FRS quite...

interesting....I find my FRS quite loose.....almost too much really....but the stock tires don't help either.... If you need more rotation you can adjust tire pressures by increasing the end you...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-30-2014, 11:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,482
Posted By icemang17
362mm brakes are TOO MUCH, way too much for an...

362mm brakes are TOO MUCH, way too much for an FT86....unless you just want to look cool.....

I have driven Jessies 355mm brembo supercharged Ft86 and his brakes are bordering on too much....Never...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,907
Posted By icemang17
I am not a fan of koni..... My 1st race car had...

I am not a fan of koni..... My 1st race car had koni's.....they wore out silly fast and provided almost no damping, especially rebound damping...car was all over the place.

I am impressed with...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-28-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 411
Views: 103,154
Posted By icemang17
the least important thing a "track car" needs is...

the least important thing a "track car" needs is HP....most any modern car has plenty.... The most cost effective way to drop lap times is improve the driver

The LEAST cost effective way to drop...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-23-2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 17,015
Posted By icemang17
The other huge factor is price....S2000's were...

The other huge factor is price....S2000's were more expensive and the low volume hurts as well.

The huge variable is TRD & how involved they want to be.....the smart play is like mazdaspeed does...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-22-2014, 01:06 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 17,015
Posted By icemang17
without a doubt there will be a spec series for...

without a doubt there will be a spec series for these cars. Its just a matter of when and what the "spec" parts list is?

That is my goal, I fully understand that a "real" race car safety system...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-21-2014, 01:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 17,015
Posted By icemang17
Spec Ft86 racer in the future?

well I officially sold my previous race car!!! I have a year left on the lease of my FRS then intend to turn it into a "spec" FT86 racer!!!

The trick is working with major sanctioning bodies...
Forum: Northern California 04-17-2014, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,473
Posted By icemang17
is its a license to speed..........NO, nothing is...

is its a license to speed..........NO, nothing is

Will it get a wealthy person with a good attitude some courtesy....maybe

Will a wealthy prick that points out their $25k donation in their...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-15-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,522
Posted By icemang17
looks a bit overbuilt to me....the car doesn't...

looks a bit overbuilt to me....the car doesn't impress me as being super flexy...why put such a beefy X in it
Forum: Northern California 04-15-2014, 08:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,311
Posted By icemang17
http://www.ncracing.org/events.php Looks...

http://www.ncracing.org/events.php

Looks like no FT86 cup...so I will probably just teach driving school
Forum: Northern California 04-15-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,311
Posted By icemang17
I will be there running the big track with NCRC!!...

I will be there running the big track with NCRC!! My shop is #17 right by the skidpad...I probably will have my red FRS there...I'll probably run the FRS in the FT86 cup
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-09-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,861
Posted By icemang17
why does everyone think the FT86 needs a bigger...

why does everyone think the FT86 needs a bigger radiator? I drive mine on track in 108f temps with the AC on sitting in the hot pits....then turn it off on track with windows down...car never-ever...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-30-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,311
Posted By icemang17
interesting.....we run those tires on our lemons...

interesting.....we run those tires on our lemons racer....a 3000lbs car that runs about 8 hours per day with only 225 front and 255 rear tires..they never have chunked & always wear quite even.

My...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-27-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,199
Posted By icemang17
your 1st trackday is quite overwhelming....so...

your 1st trackday is quite overwhelming....so much to learn and so little time. #1 listen to your instructor....hopefully one who rides with you. Don't worry about the car or whatever mods you...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-26-2014, 11:44 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 130,452
Posted By icemang17
Great thread.....Mike is 100% spot on in all his...

Great thread.....Mike is 100% spot on in all his recommendations.....

Bottom line is get out there and have FUN.....get instruction and slowly modify your car as your ability needs...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-26-2014, 11:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,303
Posted By icemang17
Man that was FUN.....I will be at all the...

Man that was FUN.....I will be at all the Thunderhill events for sure..."hopefully" racing my non-FT86....but I will try to carry the torch for the insane stock class (as in everything)...didn't even...
Forum: Northern California 03-25-2014, 01:02 AM
Replies: 1,355
Views: 297,250
Posted By icemang17
FT86 cup Thunderhill 3-22-14 bone stock!!! -...

FT86 cup Thunderhill 3-22-14 bone stock!!! - YouTube

Two more unimpressive laps with crappy old Gopro quality
Forum: Northern California 03-24-2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1,355
Views: 297,250
Posted By icemang17
WOW.....Pmok has mad video...

WOW.....Pmok has mad video skills..................
Forum: Northern California 03-23-2014, 11:10 PM
Replies: 1,355
Views: 297,250
Posted By icemang17
2:11 with a passenger with just better...

2:11 with a passenger with just better tires-brakes and a passenger is quite good....very good really.... 6+ seconds faster than I did bone stock with a passenger...while I am an experienced driver,...
Forum: Northern California 03-23-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 1,355
Views: 297,250
Posted By icemang17
Great day!!!! Lots of fun!!! I am going to have...

Great day!!!! Lots of fun!!! I am going to have to run my bone stock FRS in the FT86 cup again!!!

It was fun meeting everyone!!! Took a couple out for rides, MyRx and Pwolf....

The...
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