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rice_classic · 11-09-2012, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pcasso87

You should turn it into a full track car, its so damn fun out there.

I already have one of those!

I know you drive it on the street too but I do 1500 miles+ a month as a territory manager... anything other than stock wouldn't be good for work or clients.

A well prepped FRS does look like a boatload of fun though.

Billy2224 · 11-14-2012, 10:34 AM

killer build thread mate! love every bit of it. Any thoughts on going for a wide body kit such as the GReddy (TRA Kyoto) Rocket Bunny one??

DarkSunrise · 11-14-2012, 02:32 PM

My fav build thread on this forum :happy0180:

digital_assassin · 11-18-2012, 12:38 AM

Damn dude. I haven't looked at your build in a few months. Kick ass work man. What setting did you land on for your V3's? I'm gonna get new wheels and raise mine back up a bit but so far I have been running their "basic" setting and it seems ok but I'm on the fence if it needs more stiffness on compression.

DanoFA20 · 11-25-2012, 09:46 AM

you didnt do the 1000 mile brake in?

slowbrz · 11-25-2012, 06:07 PM

Does the engine not need to be kept under 4k until 1k miles?

Surok · 11-25-2012, 06:14 PM

nope... the way you run the car in is your personal preference.

Jeffsu350 · 11-25-2012, 06:50 PM

I hate to make this amazing thread into a thread about break-in ...

but how can people can that breaking happened at the factory when oil analysis shows CRAZY wear in the first oil change, along with a lot of silicone from the sealant that magically disappears during the second oil change ...

track_warrior · 11-26-2012, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy2224

killer build thread mate! love every bit of it. Any thoughts on going for a wide body kit such as the GReddy (TRA Kyoto) Rocket Bunny one??

No plans, im staying stock body for now. For some reason i really dont like the rocket bunny kit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by digital_assassin

Damn dude. I haven't looked at your build in a few months. Kick ass work man. What setting did you land on for your V3's? I'm gonna get new wheels and raise mine back up a bit but so far I have been running their "basic" setting and it seems ok but I'm on the fence if it needs more stiffness on compression.

I left the Bump on 3 in all corners, i cant remember what i adjusted the rebound at since i dont have my car in my hands right now but i went softer up front and almost full hard on the rear, its worked out pretty good. I think the KW's come valved and with the right spring rate for a bumpy track like Harris Hill Road.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanoFA20

you didnt do the 1000 mile brake in?

Nope, 500 miles and i changed the oil. It came out pretty dirty i think there is a picture on one of the pages. Then i tracked it and changed the oil again and the oil was much better. No problems what so ever, 3600k miles of hard driving and its pulling great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by slowbrz

Does the engine not need to be kept under 4k until 1k miles?

Supposed but i honestly think it does not make a difference. My car is gonna be used mostly at the track so we will see how it holds up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffsu350

I hate to make this amazing thread into a thread about break-in ...

but how can people can that breaking happened at the factory when oil analysis shows CRAZY wear in the first oil change, along with a lot of silicone from the sealant that magically disappears during the second oil change ...

DanoFA20 · 11-26-2012, 03:02 PM

Nice good deal man the cars lookin boss

Jeffsu350 · 11-28-2012, 11:59 AM

haha ... serious about my grammar and spelling in that post, I see ...

I was not commenting on how the engine should be broken in. I was just commenting that some people are claiming, with no evidence that I have seen, that the engine is "pre-broken-in" at the factory, before it is ever in the vehicle.

Because of the oil analysis showing higher than expected wear and silicone in the oil, no matter the mileage (for first oil change), I cannot see how the engine would have arrived already broken in 100%.

Now the method of break-in is still up for debate. Hopefully not on this thread.

Evasive Motorsports · 11-30-2012, 06:52 PM

Car looks so nice!

track_warrior · 12-07-2012, 12:06 AM

Going to Texas World Speedway tomorrow!! Video soon!! Car is sitting on the trailer ready for tomorrow!!

Setting her up @ JMS Racing

GTM_Challenge · 12-07-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by pcasso87

Going to Texas World Speedway tomorrow!! Video soon!! Car is sitting on the trailer ready for tomorrow!!

TWS is a great track. I think Turn 7 running counter-clockwise is one of my top 10 favorite turns out of all the tracks Ive driven.

11-18-2012, 12:38 AM	#214
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12-07-2012, 12:06 AM	#223
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11-28-2012, 11:59 AM	#221
Jeffsu350 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Frs Location: Dc Posts: 106 Thanks: 9 Thanked 53 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	haha ... serious about my grammar and spelling in that post, I see ... I was not commenting on how the engine should be broken in. I was just commenting that some people are claiming, with no evidence that I have seen, that the engine is "pre-broken-in" at the factory, before it is ever in the vehicle. Because of the oil analysis showing higher than expected wear and silicone in the oil, no matter the mileage (for first oil change), I cannot see how the engine would have arrived already broken in 100%. Now the method of break-in is still up for debate. Hopefully not on this thread.

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