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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-26-2018, 06:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,376
Posted By JSube
Track Driver Integrity

What a great story, Andy, and a great example of the Chin Trackdays group's emphasis on how we're all responsible for each other's safety and fun at track events. That Corvette driver was a real...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-31-2018, 08:18 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,825
Posted By JSube
OP, if you're still out there (and if you are,...

OP, if you're still out there (and if you are, congrats on your stamina) you have some good advice from RCE and others to go with springs only. Here are a couple helpful links if you really want to...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-21-2018, 07:04 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,907
Posted By JSube
As a fellow '17 PP driver, I think weederr is...

As a fellow '17 PP driver, I think weederr is onto something with his recommendation. The Sachs dampers are a quality product and Subaru did thorough development with the suspension (including tires)...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-01-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,890
Posted By JSube
I'd agree with that. I don't keep much of...

I'd agree with that. I don't keep much of anything in my trunk, so I often drop the rear seat back to hear it a little better. And I really like how the tailpipes fill the bumper cutouts :thumbsup:
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-01-2018, 07:18 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,890
Posted By JSube
I'm of the same opinion regarding how to get more...

I'm of the same opinion regarding how to get more power out of our cars, trying to keep under the line between enhancement and re-engineering. I've spent around $3500 on CSG's NA Power Pkg (you could...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 07-09-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,639
Posted By JSube
Figured it out, pitbull. Flickr requires you to...

Figured it out, pitbull. Flickr requires you to share your camera roll. Works now.
Thanks again!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-11-2018, 06:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 12,124
Posted By JSube
Your resourcefulness is exemplary, it seems...

Your resourcefulness is exemplary, it seems things often go horribly wrong for most forum people "concocting tunes" but you obviously know your s**t :thumbsup:

I've switched to a 5-30W Motul after...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-25-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,890
Posted By JSube
Basic searches are not always rewarded on the...

Basic searches are not always rewarded on the site, some people say your chances are better on google using the part/vehicle with the forum name. :)

I have Vorshlag front plates, the first set...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-05-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,334,746
Posted By JSube
CSGmike & anyone else- I've been pretty happy...

CSGmike & anyone else-
I've been pretty happy with the performance and even wear of my G-Loc R16 front pads. They have 4 days on track from my '15 STI and 9 days in the '17 PP BRZ. All 4 fronts...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-30-2018, 10:03 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 51,918
Posted By JSube
Azzudien- RJK is right about the huge...

Azzudien- RJK is right about the huge driveability improvements gained and about tuning being a process. He's also one the guys that helped me out when I first got on the forum and had too many...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 04-17-2018, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,887
Posted By JSube
Not quite as light as RPF1s, but darn close. Very...

Not quite as light as RPF1s, but darn close. Very nice wheels, wish I could have made the deal...:cry:
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-26-2018, 08:53 AM
Replies: 491
Views: 159,410
Posted By JSube
Hey Kenny- Looks like you might have to wait a...

Hey Kenny- Looks like you might have to wait a while for dry conditions :D
I'd love to see your car sometime in better weather and possibly get a ride, I'm in the neighborhood!
John
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-18-2018, 11:17 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 26,660
Posted By JSube
Here's the one you (I) want. Zoom-zoom

Here's the one you (I) want. Zoom-zoom
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-16-2018, 06:56 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 26,660
Posted By JSube
There's a lot written on the engine compartment...

There's a lot written on the engine compartment heat issue, and the first bit of advice I got when I bought the car was "add an oil cooler if you're going to the track." CSG has posted a lot about...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-16-2018, 06:51 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 26,660
Posted By JSube
While a tune/header/e85 nets significant gains,...

While a tune/header/e85 nets significant gains, you won't get a whiff of that from spending $1K, even used. And I've seen some pretty unimpressive dyno graphs from well known brand name headers. I...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-02-2018, 06:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,931
Posted By JSube
I understand why the ND and the BRZ get compared...

I understand why the ND and the BRZ get compared all the time, but they're pretty different. The Mazda is a very tight cockpit without breathing space behind the seats like the Sube has....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-01-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,931
Posted By JSube
Knee pads ...

Knee pads
http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/catalogsearch/result/?cat=0&q=knee+pads

Console arm rest
http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/catalogsearch/result/?f=console+arm+rest&q=arm+rest

And...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-28-2018, 06:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,695
Posted By JSube
Hey churchx, (off topic because, why not, intakes...

Hey churchx, (off topic because, why not, intakes don't do jack) but nice job Latvia in the Winter Games. Bronze in the sled and Silovs was so close in speed skating!!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-20-2018, 04:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,828
Posted By JSube
Hey man, that's great news!! I'll email you

Hey man, that's great news!! I'll email you
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-03-2018, 08:07 AM
Replies: 794
Views: 164,346
Posted By JSube
Not having paid any attention to Left Lane...

Not having paid any attention to Left Lane before, I thought that was a surprisingly well written review, covering a lot of bases. The comparisons with the STI variants were also pretty interesting....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-02-2018, 12:09 PM
Replies: 794
Views: 164,346
Posted By JSube
On track oversteer also easy to induce on my...

On track oversteer also easy to induce on my RS4s. Also, Matt tips the scales at well over 150, I'd have to guess...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-19-2018, 07:03 AM
Replies: 1,374
Views: 531,382
Posted By JSube
That's great news, maicolp! I assume you know...

That's great news, maicolp!
I assume you know it's essential you have your engine tuned after the install. I had my ACE A350 on the car a couple days before I had a chance to tune it- it ran pretty...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-12-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 16,169
Posted By JSube
Evidently, YMMV! :laughabove: But my numbers...

Evidently, YMMV! :laughabove:
But my numbers weren't an average, just city. And city in a nasty cold snap where I always wait until kickdown to roll off, so I'm sending some gas up into the air. My...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-12-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 16,169
Posted By JSube
Recently installed ACE header to tailpipe mods...

Recently installed ACE header to tailpipe mods with Delicious tune. Yesterday's fill-up revealed 18mpg city driving. As I recall, all of them were fun.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-29-2017, 12:32 PM
Replies: 849
Views: 354,149
Posted By JSube
Outta the box and onto the car!!

Outta the box and onto the car!!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-26-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 44,887
Posted By JSube
All true and the real shock can come when you've...

All true and the real shock can come when you've talked to a dealer who has embraced volume more than another dealer. I ended up trading my '15 STI & buying my twin from a Charlotte dealer who, based...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-25-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 44,887
Posted By JSube
Can't make a claim for accuracy, but NADA has...

Can't make a claim for accuracy, but NADA has listed Invoice/MSRP data on non-Anniv./tS models here-
http://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/2018/Subaru/BRZ/Limited-Manual/Pricing
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-19-2017, 05:56 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 187,946
Posted By JSube
Man, Subaru did a fine job on our Perf. Pkg....

Man, Subaru did a fine job on our Perf. Pkg. wheels & DGM is beautiful. Very nice.
In a 4 season climate without tons of snow I give a thumbs up for Pirelli PZero A/S Plus, soon to replace the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-18-2017, 07:36 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 106,829
Posted By JSube
Newly installed ACE A350 & ACE overpipe with a...

Newly installed ACE A350 & ACE overpipe with a catted hi-flo front pipe, exhaust and tune has transformed my '17 Perf. Pkg. car. I'm still getting tune revisions because the timing curve hasn't maxed...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-18-2017, 07:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,323
Posted By JSube
Holy S**t. CSG Mike which pads are you running? I...

Holy S**t. CSG Mike which pads are you running? I have tried PF08s (6 days and they are gone), DTC60 (3 track days) DTC70 (again 3 days). Killer for us is Summit Point which is hard on brakes. I have...
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