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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-23-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,035
Posted By ApexEight
This is my second 86. Had an FR-S before trading...

This is my second 86. Had an FR-S before trading it in for the BRZ (wanted to upgrade and found a good deal).

And well, I'm 24 and I'm being put at fault for the accident (questionable), so my...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-23-2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,035
Posted By ApexEight
She's totaled boys. Though the valuation was...

She's totaled boys. Though the valuation was closer to the cost of repairs than many thought. Lol at the guy that said it'd cost $4K to fix. They're actually paying out more than I paid for the car....
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-11-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,139
Posted By ApexEight
Where do you have your sending unit? Pics?

Where do you have your sending unit? Pics?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-08-2018, 10:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 31,529
Posted By ApexEight
But the curve looks much better. Idk if that has...

But the curve looks much better. Idk if that has to do with just the tune, but I would imagine the gutted cat helped with that. The curve is more important than peak gains.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-04-2018, 03:07 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 132,785
Posted By ApexEight
The OCV? I'm not sure. Here's the exact...

The OCV? I'm not sure.

Here's the exact sequence of events:

1) Started car on a slight incline late at night leaving a friend's house. It was cold. About 1 mile down the road I get the slip...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-04-2018, 10:41 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 132,785
Posted By ApexEight
That's exactly what I did and the ECU swap alone...

That's exactly what I did and the ECU swap alone got rid of my CEL. It's been about 3 weeks now.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-24-2018, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,241
Posted By ApexEight
I contacted Eibach who manufactures the spring...

I contacted Eibach who manufactures the spring kit and the bumpstops alone are something crazy like $50 for the set, given that I paid less than $100 for the springs. The rep looked up the bumpstop...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-23-2018, 10:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,542
Posted By ApexEight
To me, the spring removal didn't really make the...

To me, the spring removal didn't really make the engagement point more defined, it made the pedal feel more linear. With the spring in, the clutch felt lighter on the lower half of the travel as the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-23-2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 132,785
Posted By ApexEight
^ No problem getting gear indicator back on....

^

No problem getting gear indicator back on. Day 2 of no CEL with just an ECU swap. Feels like I gained 40 WHP now that I'm out of limp mode lol
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-21-2018, 10:58 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 132,785
Posted By ApexEight
Changed out the ECU today. CEL has not returned.

Changed out the ECU today. CEL has not returned.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-20-2018, 03:07 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 132,785
Posted By ApexEight
I'm really hoping just an ECU swap will fix my...

I'm really hoping just an ECU swap will fix my problem. I got one of out a 2015 that should be delivered today.

I didn't want to spring for the sprocket change as it's a very involved job and the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-31-2017, 01:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,879
Posted By ApexEight
Just went through the thread, thanks for the...

Just went through the thread, thanks for the reply.

I'm going to take off the OCVs again tomorrow and try to work the plunger or whatever on the actual cam sprockets, maybe change the oil too. I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-27-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,303
Posted By ApexEight
I've had a similar issue. I recommend greasing...

I've had a similar issue. I recommend greasing the clutch fork. Greasing the lower pivot in the bellhousing is a pain, but the upper part where the slave cylinder pin engages is easy to get to and...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-07-2017, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,013
Posted By ApexEight
Nice collection, thanks for sharing. Castro's FD...

Nice collection, thanks for sharing. Castro's FD 86 is so cool. Do you know what racing series this picture is from? http://i64.tinypic.com/14sl9xz.jpg

I like how they seem relatively simple with...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-07-2017, 10:07 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 103,542
Posted By ApexEight
Wheels came out great man. I actually have a SSM...

Wheels came out great man. I actually have a SSM BRZ now and I really like the color. Might be the most underrated on this platform. Thinking about painting my stock wheels gunmetal as the color...
Forum: Groupbuys 11-22-2017, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,763
Posted By ApexEight
I see that the rear camera is mounted with double...

I see that the rear camera is mounted with double sided tape, how about the front?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-02-2017, 03:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,120
Posted By ApexEight
Ehh, I think you're misunderstanding me. I'm not...

Ehh, I think you're misunderstanding me. I'm not saying seeing the side of your car is important, not sure why you thought that, but moreso what is to your side, i.e. next to you. Again, have you...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-01-2017, 09:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 15,120
Posted By ApexEight
I haven't done much, but I think convex side view...

I haven't done much, but I think convex side view mirrors are a must.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-25-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,197
Posted By ApexEight
I'd be furious. Please do not drop contact with...

I'd be furious. Please do not drop contact with corporate. This is unacceptable.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-22-2017, 09:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,564
Posted By ApexEight
Tire pressures?

Tire pressures?
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 10-17-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 452
Views: 234,193
Posted By ApexEight
I too have greased the slave cup and pivot cup...

I too have greased the slave cup and pivot cup after noticing an intermittent light squeak and a slight crunch in the pedal. I too struggled with getting grease accurately onto the pivot (I used a...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-11-2017, 10:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,929
Posted By ApexEight
So in. Love red on these cars, goes really...

So in.

Love red on these cars, goes really well with the black trim (usually not a fan of red cars).

Really interested to read the story behind the two FA20s blowing up. Makes me a little...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-25-2017, 07:15 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,673
Posted By ApexEight
What the hell has this thread turned into? I...

What the hell has this thread turned into?

I think the points are:

1) An all-season, even a UHP, is not going to compare to a Max Performancr summer tire in terms of sportiness, most of the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-18-2017, 10:27 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 203,670
Posted By ApexEight
Isn't factory rear toe adjustment just turn...

Isn't factory rear toe adjustment just turn eccentric and tighten nut once desired toe is reached?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-06-2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 858,795
Posted By ApexEight
I don't run SCCA, but a third-party autocross...

I don't run SCCA, but a third-party autocross organization, so to speak. Atlanta SCCA gives me less runs at the same price, and I would have to work more, and the tracks are shorter. I get ~60s...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-06-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 49,581
Posted By ApexEight
Looks fucking amazing dude. Seriously. Holy shit.

Looks fucking amazing dude. Seriously. Holy shit.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-04-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 1,281
Views: 203,670
Posted By ApexEight
Why are toe arms allowed in the first place? With...

Why are toe arms allowed in the first place? With Pro-Kit springs, it's not like you're going to have so much camber in the rear that you can't adjust toe without the arms, right? More $ for SPC?
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 09-04-2017, 09:32 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 234,193
Posted By ApexEight
I used Honda Urea grease. Got it on Amazon. It's...

I used Honda Urea grease. Got it on Amazon. It's purpose is to grease clutch fork pivots and cups.

Did it last night but it's hard getting the grease right on the pivot. It was dusty and grimey...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-31-2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,529
Posted By ApexEight
I've read about the same thing R2 is talking...

I've read about the same thing R2 is talking about. Saved it via screenshot on my phone will browsing the FB groups. Dude said it made a night and day difference.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-22-2017, 10:42 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 195,444
Posted By ApexEight
Did my first event in my BRZ (went to a couple in...

Did my first event in my BRZ (went to a couple in my FR-S) on Sunday. Was a blast. I think D Street is calling me.

http://i.imgur.com/xyut782.jpg
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