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Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 08-27-2021, 09:03 AM
Replies: 993
Views: 179,000
Posted By bfrank1972
Too reliable lol I need something to keep...

Too reliable lol


I need something to keep me busy
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 08-25-2021, 09:42 AM
Replies: 993
Views: 179,000
Posted By bfrank1972
Nothing yet.... :D I do miss my 86, what...

Nothing yet.... :D


I do miss my 86, what an awesome little car. At some point in the future have my sights set on an S1 Evora S, we'll see if it happens.
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 08-24-2021, 02:42 PM
Replies: 993
Views: 179,000
Posted By bfrank1972
Stock LCA's, front calipers, pioneer radio, blue coolant, FREE

Free to a good home:


Stock LCA's are in good shape


Front calipers decent, one has a bit of surface corrosion due to getting damp in my garage


Stock 2013 pioneer radio is in excellent...
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 08-22-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By bfrank1972
Bump, if no bites for any of it in the next week,...

Bump, if no bites for any of it in the next week, goes to the dump.
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 06-13-2021, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By bfrank1972
Stock LCA's, front calipers, pioneer radio, blue coolant, FREE

Free to a good home:


Stock LCA's are in good shape


Front calipers decent, one has a bit of surface corrosion due to getting damp in my garage


Stock 2013 pioneer radio is in excellent...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 05-27-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 885
Posted By bfrank1972
SOLD, thanks all!

SOLD, thanks all!
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 05-27-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,325
Posted By bfrank1972
CAR HAS SOLD It's been a great run folks!...

CAR HAS SOLD


It's been a great run folks! Enjoy the car Theo!
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 05-20-2021, 06:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 885
Posted By bfrank1972
Pending Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk

Pending

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Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 05-20-2021, 06:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,325
Posted By bfrank1972
Pending Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk

Pending

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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-18-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,963
Posted By bfrank1972
What's the current situation with wait list for...

What's the current situation with wait list for these? Still going to be well into 2022?
Forum: Forced Induction 05-15-2021, 06:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 970
Posted By bfrank1972
I doubt anything on a 2017 motor will save you if...

I doubt anything on a 2017 motor will save you if something goes wrong on an FI setup, you have cooling/oiling issues, or you load the rods too much. Motors will likely behave the same way.

Sent...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-11-2021, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,723
Posted By bfrank1972
Good advice, especially on Mike - he has a thread...

Good advice, especially on Mike - he has a thread somewhere on here (older) on the 335. I think I remember reading that it's a much bigger unit and thus loads the engine more to power it, which...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-11-2021, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,723
Posted By bfrank1972
300 "crank" or "wheel"? Crank it should be close...

300 "crank" or "wheel"? Crank it should be close to 300 with stock pulley 93 octane and a good aftermarket tune. 300whp is possible but you'll probably need to go E85 + catless header + good custom...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 05-08-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,325
Posted By bfrank1972
All pm's replied!

All pm's replied!
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 05-07-2021, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 885
Posted By bfrank1972
Thanks! I don't ask my car to do anything I...

Thanks! I don't ask my car to do anything I wouldn't do - when I wake up in the morning I don't jump out of bed immediately and go for a run, I'd hurt myself for sure lol. I have my coffee, take 10...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 05-07-2021, 09:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 885
Posted By bfrank1972
SOLD: 2013 Argento FR-S / supercharged / 38,864 miles

$16,500 CAR HAS SOLD



After much delibration I've decided to put my Argento 2013 FR-S supercharged on the market. The car is located in Westport, CT.

Engine:
Vortech V3 intercooled...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 05-06-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,325
Posted By bfrank1972
SOLD: 2013 Argento FR-S / supercharged / 38,864 miles

$16,500 CAR HAS SOLD



After much delibration I've decided to put my Argento 2013 FR-S supercharged on the market. The car is located in Westport, CT.

Engine:
Vortech V3 intercooled...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-06-2021, 01:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By bfrank1972
Probably directly related to popularity - JR or...

Probably directly related to popularity - JR or Edelbrock probably best bet. You could also mitigate depreciation by picking up a well cared for used kit off the board here when it pops up.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-03-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,708
Posted By bfrank1972
Agree - and not sure if there ever will be a...

Agree - and not sure if there ever will be a crash unless the govt. eventually outlaws driving them on the roads.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-19-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,075
Posted By bfrank1972
Incremental changes. Do this first, negative...

Incremental changes. Do this first, negative front camber + alignment after mounting some good quality tires with a more rigid sidewall.

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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-18-2021, 07:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,786
Posted By bfrank1972
I personally wouldn't do flex fuel if e85 isn't...

I personally wouldn't do flex fuel if e85 isn't conveniently available. I also personally would not spend nearly 2 grand for an ACE header that will get me 200whp on pump. And let's not even talk...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-16-2021, 01:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,381
Posted By bfrank1972
Think he might have been more referencing...

Think he might have been more referencing consumables rather than maintenance. Hard to conceive that a 4000+ lb Merc is going to have same consumable costs as a 3000 lb Cayman. But you know that...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-12-2021, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,278
Posted By bfrank1972
This. Depends on your setup and driving. If...

This. Depends on your setup and driving. If you're running super high boost, if your motor is tired/has a lot of blow-boy, if you track hard and frequently, it's a good safety mechanism and good...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-16-2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,109
Posted By bfrank1972
Hah, you can't WOT more, but I bet you can WOT...

Hah, you can't WOT more, but I bet you can WOT for longer...
Forum: Forced Induction 03-13-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,109
Posted By bfrank1972
E85 can be a pain in the ass if it's not readily...

E85 can be a pain in the ass if it's not readily available. Too much work IMHO unless you have it everywhere (we don't in CT). And it will help with detonation but not with engine temps. Put your...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-12-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 22,687
Posted By bfrank1972
Mmmm... I see your points, but this is on par...

Mmmm... I see your points, but this is on par with marketing everywhere. Lies are a relative thing in that domain. The point that people will die due to his marketing claims - well Tesla doesn't...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 03-06-2021, 11:54 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,124
Posted By bfrank1972
Count me in the group that thinks the 86 is...

Count me in the group that thinks the 86 is amazing space wise. I *am* 6'2" (maybe a little shorter now as I am 48), wife is 5'10" and my kids when they were younger fit fine in the back cross legged...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-05-2021, 04:40 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,950
Posted By bfrank1972
Yup tons of other things obviously make a...

Yup tons of other things obviously make a difference - just saying that it's one thing that front bias can help with vs. rear bias, and might actually be part of the design considerations. Tons of...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-05-2021, 11:17 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,950
Posted By bfrank1972
All 100% true - I think, however, the moderate...

All 100% true - I think, however, the moderate front weight bias also contributes to the overall excellent and approachable handling characteristics of 86. Not optimized for ideal performance under...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-26-2021, 10:26 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 157,217
Posted By bfrank1972
Or an EG Civic with an AMG 6.5 swap? :D

Or an EG Civic with an AMG 6.5 swap? :D
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