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09-17-2017, 02:17 AM | #1 |
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I recently picked up a BRZ series yellow. I am so excited to enjoy BRZ ownership. I am starting a journal @ http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...77#post2979577 I am so excited for my first track day. I know this BRZ is really going to shine on the track with is strong fundamentals(light weight RWD Manual) Just wanted to say Hi Thanks, Elliot |
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Looking over your mod list, you probably want a bigger oil cooler than the Perrin if you're going to be supercharging it. I'm using the Perrin and even NA, I've seen oil temps as high as 244 F at the track (i.e., somewhat low oil pressure with 0w30/5w30). I've heard good things about Jackson Racing's oil cooler (and supercharger, for that matter), so might be worth a look. Also probably want to add some form of front camber adjustment (plates, bolts, etc.) BTW does the series yellow come with Brembos? If so I'd be curious how they hold up at the track with a decent set of pads.
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Congrats and Welcome!!
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you have any suggestions for camber plates? I am also to see how the performance pack Brembo's old up to track time. First session I am going to do just completely stock. If I have some issues Ill go pads and fluid. I will report back on their performance. Another question. Do you use an oil catch can? |
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http://www.raceseng.com/cascam-caste...aru-brz-bundle http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/velo...l#.Wb733MiGOUk Personally I'm using a combination of camber bolts and slotted coilovers (RCE T2) with stock tophats. That's good for about -2.7 degrees, give or take. Also I'm not using an oil catch can. I've noticed I lose about a half quart per weekend, but I just top off afterwards and watch my datalogs for knock.
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Also, it's pretty fucking sad that you start a thread (which has since been deleted) for the sole purpose of humiliating a member, which by the way you absolutely suck at doing. With all those cars you claim to own, I'd expect a least a bit more respect towards fellow peers on this forum. Since that is clearly not the case with you, it's safe to say that you are a complete manchild, and you need to grow the hell up and re-evaluate yourself. |
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My first track looks to be oct 8th! cannot wait. How happy are you overall with your oil cooler? |
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I've got a Wilwood BBK and am using Wilwood BP20 pads, but when I was on stock brakes I liked Carbotech XP10's or 12's. I change diff and tranny oil once a year using Motul Gear 300. No need for you to worry about that now though - you should be fine on stock fluids. Maybe think about changing those out after ~6 track days, depending how hard you drive. I'm generally happy with the Perrin oil cooler. Fitment and quality were all great and it was simple to install (I'm not a mechanic and had never done an oil cooler before). As I mentioned earlier though, even NA it runs a bit hotter than I want, but the smaller core size is a good compromise for a car that will see some street use. I also like that it's center mounted so my front license plate doubles as a block-off plate on the street.
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I see this jackerson radiator/oilcooler combo. I wonder how well that works. http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/jack...l#.WcCFytFrwUE |
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I actually saw some comments on the 86 track FB page about the JR combo cooler. Seems it works really well. I think one guy claimed he saw max track oil temps of 220 F in 80 F ambient weather. If true, it actually works better than my Perrin standalone (~230 F oil temps in similar conditions). Should also help bring coolant temps up to nominal faster in street driving. Might be a good solution for you, but I'd probably send an email to Jackson asking whether it's got enough cooling capacity when paired to a supercharger on the track.
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Congrats and welcome, you chose a great platform for that.
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