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Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-09-2024, 09:02 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 27,219
Posted By cmiovino
It should. Mine wasn't that bad, but my Borla...

It should. Mine wasn't that bad, but my Borla catback wasn't sealing with the stock donut gasket. Tried a replacement, new Felpro one. Same issue. Tried adjusting the spring bolts around, etc....
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-05-2024, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 385
Posted By cmiovino
That's not "gapping" a plug. Plugs are gapped by...

That's not "gapping" a plug. Plugs are gapped by thousands of an inch. IE, small enough that you're sliding in spark plug gapping tools to measure it.

That looks like a straight up failed plug....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-03-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,585
Posted By cmiovino
As someone who's just gotten in their first set...

As someone who's just gotten in their first set of coilovers, corner balancing isn't needed for the street at all. You're not going 100% on the street and shouldn't be near the actual limit of the...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-27-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,181
Posted By cmiovino
This might be the WRX owner in me (it's my...

This might be the WRX owner in me (it's my current daily, and I've owned it 12+ years), but the general rule of thumb there was the check it at the gas station at each fill-up. That meant you were...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-06-2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 114,062
Posted By cmiovino
@AustinTX...

@AustinTX (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/member.php?u=62109) Fun Fact, your car made my 'vision board' this year along with a few other ones. Typed in "STX BRZ" and yours was under images. Needed...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-30-2024, 05:45 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 114,062
Posted By cmiovino
This past weekend's best runs. Saturday was an...

This past weekend's best runs. Saturday was an SCCA event, Sunday was non-SCCA group. I tend to have better luck at the lot with hills for some reason. First two events in STX trim (coilovers, RLCAs,...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-29-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 4,440
Views: 1,154,581
Posted By cmiovino
Final update. All issues appear fixed with the...

Final update. All issues appear fixed with the lower ride height. Everything was nice and smooth on course. Moral of the story: Read the directions and stick to the manufacturer's recommended initial...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-25-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4,440
Views: 1,154,581
Posted By cmiovino
Interesting on the "uneven" issue. I searched for...

Interesting on the "uneven" issue. I searched for some used examples pulled off cars on marketplace and all the rears look uneven, which supports your statement.

I do know proper corner balancing...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-23-2024, 10:04 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 114,062
Posted By cmiovino
Yes, I'll likely be going that route. First time...

Yes, I'll likely be going that route. First time setting the car up on 245's with coilovers and wanted to make sure everything fit and how much clearance I had all around.


The extra mph would...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-18-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 114,062
Posted By cmiovino
Edited. That's the second time I've typed 'toe...

Edited. That's the second time I've typed 'toe out' here. It's 1/16" toe in for stability, per RCE's recommendations.

I used to toe out the front of my WRX 1/8", so that's probably where it keeps...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-15-2024, 10:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,027
Posted By cmiovino
Just chiming in, although I joined a bit later. I...

Just chiming in, although I joined a bit later. I was (and still am) I part of NASIOC for years, RS25, etc for all you Subaru people. Man, the forums were "lit" back in the day as you kids would call...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-15-2024, 04:08 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 114,062
Posted By cmiovino
Yesterday's best run, now in STX trim. Just RCE...

Yesterday's best run, now in STX trim. Just RCE Superstreet-1's, 6k springs front and rear, RLCAs, camber bolts, -4/2.2 for camber, 1/6" toe in the rear. Apex ARC-9 wheels 17x9, 245/40/17 A052's. No...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-11-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,723
Posted By cmiovino
Yeah, you can easily pull them out. Two pins and...

Yeah, you can easily pull them out. Two pins and a little clip and the pads slide out. You can pull them out, regrease/spray, and pop them back in rather quickly. I just did it when swapping to...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-11-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,482
Posted By cmiovino
I've actually heard just the opposite. The FA20...

I've actually heard just the opposite. The FA20 can generally take a supercharger or turbo with no issues. Obviously you might want to run a 30 weight oil, but internally they can hold boost in the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-11-2024, 10:25 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 12,723
Posted By cmiovino
Can confirm of the PP Brembos make a ton of noise...

Can confirm of the PP Brembos make a ton of noise with DS2500 pads.

CRC's brake disc quiet was what was recommended by our autocross guys locally. I used the spray version and it quieted them down...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-10-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,506
Posted By cmiovino
I can second this. The Conti DW evolved into the...

I can second this. The Conti DW evolved into the ECS, which is now in it's current version of ECS02.

Continental generally takes a tire that fits a specific purpose and upgrade it over years. Each...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-08-2024, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4,440
Views: 1,154,581
Posted By cmiovino
Typo, it's 1/16" in, per RCE's recommendations...

Typo, it's 1/16" in, per RCE's recommendations and what I was seeing on the STX threads over the years. Although I zeroed front and rear toe when I drove the car in DS for years. If anything I was...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-22-2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 19,883
Views: 8,870,343
Posted By cmiovino
Yeah, heard about the axle issues. Just...

Yeah, heard about the axle issues.

Just measured: 13.5" front and about 14.25" rear. The rear is sitting a bit high for sure. Car also hasn't been moved since it was last up, so it usually settles...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-21-2024, 12:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,359
Posted By cmiovino
Depends on the condition of the car. I did...

Depends on the condition of the car.

I did coilovers, rear control arms, and camber bolts on my BRZ that's stored over winter and doesn't have an ounce of rust on it. Every bolt came out with zero...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-20-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 19,883
Views: 8,870,343
Posted By cmiovino
What's your ride height looking for autox? ...

What's your ride height looking for autox?

I've been running DS for 4 years and actually never owned adjustable coilovers only any of the cars I've run.

My front is set at about 5 1/2 inches at...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-18-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 19,883
Views: 8,870,343
Posted By cmiovino
After 4 years of ownership, I finally made some...

After 4 years of ownership, I finally made some more substantial modifications. Bought some RCE SS-1 coilovers locally and paired them with some SPC RLCAs. Alignment isn't done yet and is schedule...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-07-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 1,506
Views: 287,838
Posted By cmiovino
It's all that damn autocross you do. *Looks...

It's all that damn autocross you do.

*Looks at the 95 events I've done on 200TW tires over the last 4 years*

I'm thinking going from 225's to 245's on 9" wheels with coilovers and camber are...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 03-07-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 895
Posted By cmiovino
Pittsburgh people exist on here?! I met up with...

Pittsburgh people exist on here?! I met up with one other guy from here at cars & coffee at Generoasta in Warrendale to grab a few parts off him.

Just FYI, we have a monthly "Subaru" meet up...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-05-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 23,629
Posted By cmiovino
You're probably thinking autocross is very...

You're probably thinking autocross is very brake-intensive. It's not really. Not any more than regular street driving at least. Autox speeds don't exceed 60mph. You're only braking from 60 to zero...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-05-2024, 02:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,390
Posted By cmiovino
Full disclosure, I do have a leak where the...

Full disclosure, I do have a leak where the mid-pipe connects to the OEM front pipe. I can't blame Borla though - I blame myself and the polyurethane hangers I bought after I had it installed and...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-05-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,390
Posted By cmiovino
I'm 36 and generally like exhausts that have some...

I'm 36 and generally like exhausts that have some grunt and good tone, but hate rasp and high volume levels.

I went with the Borla Type-S and haven't looked back. Personally I don't think the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-05-2024, 08:50 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 23,629
Posted By cmiovino
I'd highly recommend the Centric rotors when you...

I'd highly recommend the Centric rotors when you need new ones. My 2017 still has the originals. If yours are still working and aren't totally rusted, I'd just keep them. Blank ones work jut fine.
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-04-2024, 06:31 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 23,629
Posted By cmiovino
I commented on one of your other posts somewhere...

I commented on one of your other posts somewhere about autocross related things. I do about 30 events per year, mainly locals, but I did one national event last year.

For brakes, I run the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-01-2024, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By cmiovino
Catless headers are good for STX. You just can't...

Catless headers are good for STX. You just can't be full catless, as in removing the main cat in the front pipe.

The aero bits do technically take him out of STX though. Our local SCCA group and...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-02-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 976
Posted By cmiovino
I'm skeptical of no-name brand parts like this....

I'm skeptical of no-name brand parts like this. Hell, I've even seen Verus Engineering lower control arms snap at the attachment points when under autocross loads.

I'd go with SPC RLCAs and call...
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