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Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-02-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,399
Posted By ripper
Year: 2013 Mileage: 55,000 miles E85: 10,000...

Year: 2013
Mileage: 55,000 miles
E85: 10,000 miles

Running with OFT e85 UEL header tune and super happy with the low end torque and torque dip delete.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-20-2021, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1,590
Views: 316,192
Posted By ripper
She's always with me. Love this fur face!

She's always with me. Love this fur face!
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-06-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1,505
Views: 275,750
Posted By ripper
fire bottle

Installed a fire bottle in the boot. Wasn't happy with the under front passenger seat option, took up too much leg room, so this is where it ended up.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-06-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,095
Posted By ripper
Streets of Willow - 2 Dec '21

Took her out again to Streets of Willow last week with a private group of damn good drivers. We ran the track clockwise from 8am to 5pm and I logged about 120 miles for the day. The only issue I had...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-17-2021, 12:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,095
Posted By ripper
It was a big track with long straights where I...

It was a big track with long straights where I managed to hit as high as 105 a few times. Took a few fun laps in a GT3 and got up to 135 on those same straights. Definitely tailored for cars with a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-17-2021, 11:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,095
Posted By ripper
Track day went flawless. Car felt great and...

Track day went flawless. Car felt great and yeah, the tires were a bit overkill, but a great crutch to help me get back into it without putting her in the dirt. Thanks to everyone for the inputs,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-13-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,095
Posted By ripper
timurrrr, threw the camber bolts in today which...

timurrrr, threw the camber bolts in today which netted about (-) 5mm in at the top of the rotor. Took the car out for a couple big 180 degree big sweeping onramp turns in both directions and it got...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-11-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,095
Posted By ripper
"Sticking" with the A052s lol. Going...

"Sticking" with the A052s lol.



Going with what I got for the limited time I have before I leave, but excellent suggestion for the next time...... OMG, next time. See what's happening?!?!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-11-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,095
Posted By ripper
Camber bolts ordered. Thanks for that! Do I...

Camber bolts ordered. Thanks for that!

Do I need that much grip? More is better in my book, but you're right; I don't know if my stock oil and fuel system can handle the A052's grip. I'll be...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-10-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,095
Posted By ripper
Stock suspension.

Stock suspension.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-09-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,095
Posted By ripper
Castrol Edge full synthetic ow/20 and I have no...

Castrol Edge full synthetic ow/20 and I have no means to monitor oil temperature, but plan on changing oil after.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-08-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,095
Posted By ripper
No oil cooler based off the recommendations from...

No oil cooler based off the recommendations from this forum. If this becomes a regular thing then maybe I'll take a look at opening pandora's box of track mods.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-28-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,095
Posted By ripper
Track prepped for BRZs first track day

Thanks to all those who contributed to the track day thread, I took a lot away from the advice and recommendations. Owned my BRZ for over 8 years and with just over 54k on the odo this will her...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-22-2021, 12:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,385
Posted By ripper
Great thread.... not what I expected to be...

Great thread.... not what I expected to be reading on one of my car forums, but very honest and heartfelt submissions which I appreciate. I also appreciate those of you staying strong with your...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-15-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 82,815
Posted By ripper
2001 RC51

Thunder Pig! Finally got one of these historic beauties in great shape with under 10k on it. Love this big girl, super fun to ride and loads of low end torque!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-13-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 131,507
Posted By ripper
Thanks 100000% for this! Getting my BRZ ready...

Thanks 100000% for this! Getting my BRZ ready for it's debut on the track and this thread was tremendously helpful.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 07-12-2021, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2,561
Views: 815,205
Posted By ripper
Fresh oil, parking brake adjustment and rotated...

Fresh oil, parking brake adjustment and rotated wheels.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-04-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 29,028
Posted By ripper
Yes, PDK and to clarify my reference to owning a...

Yes, PDK and to clarify my reference to owning a 2.5T was meant to refer to my STI not the earlier model of the Boxster. All the reviews regarding the manual transmission on this car are very good...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-03-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 29,028
Posted By ripper
New 2021 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 up in here

Been on the fence for many years about what would be the next car I would add to the lineup. 2004 STI and the 2013 BRZ have been great affordable cars that I've driven and loved over the years, but...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-24-2021, 12:03 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 33,868
Posted By ripper
Vehicle Mileage: 53,000 Vehicle Make: BRZ ...

Vehicle Mileage: 53,000
Vehicle Make: BRZ
Miles After Recall Performed: 3,000
Other work completed with recall: N/A
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-18-2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,950
Posted By ripper
I've have SSR wheels with flow form technology...

I've have SSR wheels with flow form technology that are very durable for daily use as well as track duty. These are a great compromise between forged wheels which are more expensive.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 03-05-2021, 11:09 AM
Replies: 467
Views: 128,175
Posted By ripper
Retirement/50 bday present from my wife.

Retirement/50 bday present from my wife.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-28-2021, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2,561
Views: 815,205
Posted By ripper
Another sunny day in CA.

Another sunny day in CA.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-28-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,979
Posted By ripper
There are some horrible exhaust options for the...

There are some horrible exhaust options for the BRZ that make it super loud and raspy, but what the exhaust system on that 2015 BRZ that your looking at is good for..... negotiating a lower price. ...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-17-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By ripper
Performance Package Brembos swap question

Any fitment issues mounting the Performance Package Brembos from a 2019 BRZ onto a base model 2019 BRZ?

Thanks in advance!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-02-2020, 04:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,283
Posted By ripper
Headers, E85, and tune (under $1k) are the best...

Headers, E85, and tune (under $1k) are the best bang for your buck power mod.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-30-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 2,561
Views: 815,205
Posted By ripper
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Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-30-2020, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,686
Posted By ripper
STI side skirt and front lip installed

Been seven years since I did anything nice to the old girl and felt she deserved a bit of a dressing up. Really happy with the fitment and overall look.

Ordered parts from FTSpeed and came two...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-16-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 24,959
Posted By ripper
Great post. I did similar comparisons with the...

Great post. I did similar comparisons with the 911 before I finally decided on a used BRZ. Been seven years and many happy maintenance free miles since with no regrets. Great looking car, very...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-05-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,717
Posted By ripper
Welcome back and the car looks great! I've had...

Welcome back and the car looks great! I've had my BRZ for just over seven years now and every time I get the itch for a big RWD power upgrade I drive the BRZ and fall back into the pure driving...
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