Official San Antonio , TX Thread!!

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by johatan25

Yes... I work every day this weekend. EMS man.



18x8. 235/35 all around

Pimp! What brand tires are they? I still think this car should have come with 18 inchers but hey we were always gonna replace the stock rims...

[johatan25]

Originally Posted by tripjammer

Pimp! What brand tires are they? I still think this car should have come with 18 inchers but hey we were always gonna replace the stock rims...

Falken, I'm not sure what kind though

[mx5 2nr]

Originally Posted by sa1126

Anyone going to coffee and rides tomorrow? I'll probably roll in sometime between 9 and 9:30.

I'll be there in the FRS, probably around 8:30'ish. I might swing out to Retama on Sunday in the Miata if the weather holds up.

[johatan25]

@Extreme86 So the 'modding' beast in me has awakened. It seems that I now spend time trying to find out what to modify while keeping the car 'stock looking'. Sort of a 'you don't know what's under my hood, but ill prove you when the light changes'... Anyway, you get my point. I've been debating on a lightweight crank pulley... Perrin is the one that pops up all the time, so I'm guessing its the leading pulley on the market. However, I've been reading on concerns of the probability of throwing of the balance and what not... You've had it for a while... What's your impression? Any possible harm (assuming its installed properly, of course)

[Mudphud]

Originally Posted by mx5 2nr

I'll be there in the FRS, probably around 8:30'ish. I might swing out to Retama on Sunday in the Miata if the weather holds up.

I ran into @mx5_2nr yesterday. He convinced me to go to C&R tomorrow. Hope to meet many of you all tomorrow.

[Extreme86]

Originally Posted by johatan25

@Extreme86 So the 'modding' beast in me has awakened. It seems that I now spend time trying to find out what to modify while keeping the car 'stock looking'. Sort of a 'you don't know what's under my hood, but ill prove you when the light changes'... Anyway, you get my point. I've been debating on a lightweight crank pulley... Perrin is the one that pops up all the time, so I'm guessing its the leading pulley on the market. However, I've been reading on concerns of the probability of throwing of the balance and what not... You've had it for a while... What's your impression? Any possible harm (assuming its installed properly, of course)

There's alot out there to read on the subject for sure. My understanding is that the light weight crank pulley reduces the rotating mass of the engine making it feel a bit more peppy. It does not add horsepower. The heavier OEM pulley does have a rubber insert which presumably dampens vibrations. Both pulleys have nothing to do with "balancing" the crankshaft. I subscribe to the belief that the lightweight pulley has no ill effects on the engine. I did the Perrin pulley and Airaid intake at the same time and liked the result. I was running the stock exhaust at the time. It is an easy mod to do and I have no regrets.

...regarding the stoplight thing - BRZ (FR-S) is not my vehicle of choice for that type of activity! But, I totally understand where you are coming from!!!!

[johatan25]

Originally Posted by Extreme86

There's alot out there to read on the subject for sure. My understanding is that the light weight crank pulley reduces the rotating mass of the engine making it feel a bit more peppy. It does not add horsepower. The heavier OEM pulley does have a rubber insert which presumably dampens vibrations. Both pulleys have nothing to do with "balancing" the crankshaft. I subscribe to the belief that the lightweight pulley has no ill effects on the engine. I did the Perrin pulley and Airaid intake at the same time and liked the result. I was running the stock exhaust at the time. It is an easy mod to do and I have no regrets.

...regarding the stoplight thing - BRZ (FR-S) is not my vehicle of choice for that type of activity! But, I totally understand where you are coming from!!!!

Haha. True that... Not my thing either, but every now and then it's fun to have a little 'under the radar fun'. Nothing to crazy...
I guess since there are no complains, I may go for it.
And yes... I was aware it doesn't add HP but rather helps with gear transition and take off. So... I may require tips once I get it!

[sa1126]

Originally Posted by mx5 2nr

I'll be there in the FRS, probably around 8:30'ish. I might swing out to Retama on Sunday in the Miata if the weather holds up.

Cool, I'll look for you

[johatan25]

Perrin LW crank pulley - purchased.
Thanks @Extreme86

[tripjammer]

The carrier already picked up my BRZ from the dealership in denver last night. Should have it sooner than anticipated.

Already got these parts on order:
JPMcoachworks Stitched Alcantara OEM Gauge Cluster Hood
JDM STI start red button
aFe OER Air Filter ProDry S
Perrin 2 inch shorty antennae

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by johatan25

Perrin LW crank pulley - purchased.
Thanks @Extreme86

I am going to do the LED swap too.
Does the BRz use the 7440 or 7443 for the front LED turn signals?

[Ricepuddin]

@Ranatsu http://www.teamilluminata.com/Shop/T...amDynamics.htm these are the wheels I was trying to recall. More specifically the prorace 1.2

[johatan25]

Originally Posted by tripjammer

I am going to do the LED swap too.
Does the BRz use the 7440 or 7443 for the front LED turn signals?

I kept the turn signals stock. I just swapped Int, plates, trunk.

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by johatan25

I kept the turn signals stock. I just swapped Int, plates, trunk.

I am swapping them all..no old bulbs are going to be in my car! Hehe!

Even the backup lights...I think the front turn signals are single element. They don't stay on as running lights right? When everything is on all you see is the HIDs, leds and fog lights...right?

If so then the fronts are 7440 leds just light the backs. I think I am going to go amber LEDs turn signals for the rear and white or amber led turn signals for the front...
I am even going to swap out the D4S HID bulbs for these in 6000k:

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...oducts_id=3180

Because you know since I got WRB I got to have a tinge of blue in my HID lights.