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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-27-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,694
Posted By AustinTX
I see Lugod has been dabbling in ESP with his...

I see Lugod has been dabbling in ESP with his late model 1st gen with good success. 295/15's! Curious what 15" wheel would fit over the front brakes and what steering limiters are needed.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-02-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,123
Posted By AustinTX
The black border makes a huge difference on many...

The black border makes a huge difference on many cars. Diminishing returns as they get darker, but the sharp contrast is notable on pretty much any color car. If the numbers are on a panel, the car...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-01-2024, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,123
Posted By AustinTX
Your options are more open if you commit to a...

Your options are more open if you commit to a contrasting black border.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-31-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,123
Posted By AustinTX
I recommend to follow the SCCA marking...

I recommend to follow the SCCA marking guidelines. Many of the panel vendors have no idea what's legal, so make sure to point them to the rules.
Excerpt of the rules:
D. Numbers and class letters...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-21-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 25,220
Posted By AustinTX
I'm on fresh 2WNR's, and I'm running Karwan's...

I'm on fresh 2WNR's, and I'm running Karwan's recommendation of +3 bump all around, +6 rebound front, and +7 to 9 rebound rear. Rear rebound changes things a lot. 7 is easy, 9 can be hard to hold...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-11-2023, 02:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,599
Posted By AustinTX
I started the super challenge on the low fuel...

I started the super challenge on the low fuel light and ran the 3rd place runoff with the needle even with the red line. Zero issues. Even had enough gas to go and get more gas.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-23-2023, 04:48 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 25,220
Posted By AustinTX
How many folks are doing the pedal dance? I...

How many folks are doing the pedal dance? I haven't bothered with it in the STX car at all yet.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-08-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 111,408
Posted By AustinTX
Here are my STX winning vids from the South Texas...

Here are my STX winning vids from the South Texas National Tour. The car has gotten a spicier tune recently, but the rev limiter isn’t quite right and causes the revs to drop a lot before throttle...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-02-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 25,220
Posted By AustinTX
I feel that from the STU days. Would have a...

I feel that from the STU days. Would have a couple jackets had he decided not to show up a couple times :P
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-02-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 25,220
Posted By AustinTX
I have 98 runs and maybe 1500 street miles on my...

I have 98 runs and maybe 1500 street miles on my set of stones from February, and they still feel the same as my new set to my fingernails. They are all within 4-5/32nds. Debating running them again...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-02-2023, 10:20 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 25,220
Posted By AustinTX
In a 19, so 255/40R17 Stones are working for me....

In a 19, so 255/40R17 Stones are working for me. Thought about 255 Yoks, but several STX folks warned me off of them due to transient performance.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-08-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 25,220
Posted By AustinTX
Plenty of limiter until I committed to 3rd gear...

Plenty of limiter until I committed to 3rd gear in one place per side. Still plenty of limiter on the left. These were my two redlight runs, Sunday morning lameness.
https://youtu.be/Gw6StCSwXts...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-27-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 25,220
Posted By AustinTX
My car has the power and handling bits, but it...

My car has the power and handling bits, but it hasn't got much weight reduction or a diff yet. How important would the weight reduction stuff be? I've done a 13lb battery, but nothing else to save...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-27-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 25,220
Posted By AustinTX
Mine is at 7750 which puts me around 59.5 in my...

Mine is at 7750 which puts me around 59.5 in my 19 on 255's :(
I heard some are running 8k?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-17-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 25,220
Posted By AustinTX
Are there any more affordable legal options to...

Are there any more affordable legal options to reduce brake system weight? I know the AP Sprint kit is a big one that saves 10lbs per corner up front, but $2500. Anyone tried the Ceika kit - half...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-12-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,127
Posted By AustinTX
I finally was able to try out a bigger rear bar...

I finally was able to try out a bigger rear bar on my 15 BRZ. RPF1's with RE71R's, camber bolts, stock shocks, stock front bar, Whiteline 16mm rear bar set on soft. The factory endlinks do work,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-15-2017, 11:02 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,127
Posted By AustinTX
Slight bit of steady state understeer is...

Slight bit of steady state understeer is prevalent on the track, and tire wear backs that up. Not something a shock can fix. I can hustle the car into being balanced with throttle application, but...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-15-2017, 02:00 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,127
Posted By AustinTX
Anyone running a bigger rear bar on a DS BRZ? My...

Anyone running a bigger rear bar on a DS BRZ? My 15 is all stock suspension plus the crash bolts, and it's still got a small bit of understeer both on track and at autocross.
Forum: Southwest 03-09-2017, 02:33 PM
Replies: 643
Views: 105,756
Posted By AustinTX
Anyone have some good CS/DS wheels and tires for...

Anyone have some good CS/DS wheels and tires for sale? 17x7 RPF1, Kosei, etc.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-21-2016, 11:41 AM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,050
Posted By AustinTX
Here's another example of a person that has the...

Here's another example of a person that has the option to bolt on gofast parts telling the ones that don't to suck it up. The letters have been written to request a move. The move does not impact...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-21-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,050
Posted By AustinTX
I stopped trying to AX my BRZ long ago, but I'm...

I stopped trying to AX my BRZ long ago, but I'm curious why you care so much about this. Typically, people that don't have the car don't care, and the people that have the car are the ones...
Forum: Southwest 01-12-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1,828
Views: 457,988
Posted By AustinTX
I have the following go-fast parts for sale. All...

I have the following go-fast parts for sale. All prices OBO. PM for more info.
- Perrin 19mm adjustable front swaybar ~ $150
- Grimmspeed BRZ air intake in red (new in box) $325
- Grimmspeed...
Forum: Southwest 11-30-2015, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1,828
Views: 457,988
Posted By AustinTX
I have the following BRZ items for sale in South...

I have the following BRZ items for sale in South Austin. All prices OBO. PM for more info.
- Perrin 19mm adjustable front swaybar ~ $150
- Grimmspeed front strut bar in red (new in box) $125
...
Forum: Southwest 11-18-2015, 03:30 PM
Replies: 1,828
Views: 457,988
Posted By AustinTX
I have the following BRZ/FR-S items for sale in...

I have the following BRZ/FR-S items for sale in South Austin. All prices OBO. PM for more info.
- Perrin 19mm adjustable front swaybar with @3K miles ~ $150
- Grimmspeed front strut bar in red...
Forum: Southwest 11-02-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1,828
Views: 457,988
Posted By AustinTX
Tell her I'm taking all of the depreciation, and...

Tell her I'm taking all of the depreciation, and they will maintain their value now. Win Win! :) I wish I could have found a used set when I bought these.
Forum: Southwest 10-30-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 1,828
Views: 457,988
Posted By AustinTX
I have the following BRZ items for sale in South...

I have the following BRZ items for sale in South Austin. All prices OBO. PM for more info.
- Perrin 19mm adjustable front swaybar ~ $150
- Grimmspeed front strut bar in red (new in box) $125
...
Forum: Southwest 09-29-2015, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1,828
Views: 457,988
Posted By AustinTX
These parts never made it onto the car. The...

These parts never made it onto the car. The other parts are worth more to me in storage :)
Forum: Southwest 09-29-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1,828
Views: 457,988
Posted By AustinTX
I have the following BRZ items for sale in South...

I have the following BRZ items for sale in South Austin. All prices OBO. PM for more info.
- Perrin 19mm adjustable front swaybar ~ $150
- Grimmspeed front strut bar in red (new in box) $125
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-13-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,930
Posted By AustinTX
I'm pretty sure both the brake and clutch pedal...

I'm pretty sure both the brake and clutch pedal are height adjustable...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-02-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 27,723
Posted By AustinTX
Definitely will be there - most likely in an STU...

Definitely will be there - most likely in an STU STI, but other options are still being weighed. Gotta see how things go against those pesky Corvettes.
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