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Forum: Member's Car Journals

Yesterday, 09:55 PM

Replies: 352

2013 BRZ Rebuild, totalled to track car.

Views: 111,391

Posted By smoltz

Down the rabbit hole we go...

Down the rabbit hole we go...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-29-2025, 10:30 PM

Replies: 182

NASA ST4 - U build thread - engine swapped

Views: 39,720

Posted By smoltz

Amazing build, sorry to hear you didn't get to...

Amazing build, sorry to hear you didn't get to use as much as you hoped this season.

I had emailed national about if the GR86 cup setup was okay as they are now saying that you need a bulkhead...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-29-2025, 11:58 AM

Replies: 352

2013 BRZ Rebuild, totalled to track car.

Views: 111,391

Posted By smoltz

I have a custom profile that I have developed...

I have a custom profile that I have developed from open source info and from sniffing on the CANBUS. I'll share it, it's on my other computer though.

That's actually one of the things I have...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-29-2025, 09:18 AM

Replies: 352

2013 BRZ Rebuild, totalled to track car.

Views: 111,391

Posted By smoltz

Yeah, it's really slick. I don't have any great...

Yeah, it's really slick. I don't have any great pictures but the fit and finish is excellent. Looks very factory built race car. I had Mako install two LEDs for the directionals to save inputs and...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-19-2025, 09:14 PM

Replies: 352

2013 BRZ Rebuild, totalled to track car.

Views: 111,391

Posted By smoltz

Many changes to the car over the season and a few...

Many changes to the car over the season and a few more coming. Goal is to have it dialed for next sesaon but in the meanwhile, car did an 11.2 at the glen but the one on video was an 11.8...
...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

10-16-2025, 10:18 AM

Replies: 5

ABS Module

Views: 652

Posted By smoltz

It's pretty much plug and play. First, you need...

It's pretty much plug and play. First, you need to get a module from a car with the same transmission as you have. Also, if you get a module from a facelift car you'll need to swap a few pins.
...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

10-01-2025, 04:03 PM

Replies: 16

2013 FA20 engine build / direct swap ideas?

Views: 1,233

Posted By smoltz

I looked for a few months but found one locally...

I looked for a few months but found one locally for $3750 out of a low mile automatic.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-11-2025, 03:10 PM

Replies: 17

Module to disable traction control

Views: 1,453

Posted By smoltz

Just get the GJP trac box. ...

Just get the GJP trac box.

https://www.geraldjustprojects.com/product/brz-frs-gt86-trac-box/

Forum: Member's Car Journals

07-13-2025, 08:29 AM

Replies: 352

2013 BRZ Rebuild, totalled to track car.

Views: 111,391

Posted By smoltz

New mod coming up...

New mod coming up...

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

07-03-2025, 09:29 AM

Replies: 13

Sparco EVO L QRT Seats with PCI Rails Install

Views: 807

Posted By smoltz

I had Sparco QRT-R in my GR86 with stock belts...

I had Sparco QRT-R in my GR86 with stock belts and it didn't work that well due to the same issue mentioned above. I was unable to get the seatblet receptacle inside, which means I had to run the...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

05-17-2025, 12:11 AM

Replies: 352

2013 BRZ Rebuild, totalled to track car.

Views: 111,391

Posted By smoltz

I do time trials and with the way tires are...

I do time trials and with the way tires are pointed in our classing system, A052 is the tire to have.

I feel like I get 5-6 hot laps and then they slow down but then next session they have the...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

05-15-2025, 10:19 PM

Replies: 352

2013 BRZ Rebuild, totalled to track car.

Views: 111,391

Posted By smoltz

Looks good from the outside too at Thompson....

Looks good from the outside too at Thompson....

Forum: Member's Car Journals

05-09-2025, 08:46 PM

Replies: 352

2013 BRZ Rebuild, totalled to track car.

Views: 111,391

Posted By smoltz

Took the car to Thompson in CT and ran it on some...

Took the car to Thompson in CT and ran it on some old 245 A052s, pretty happy with how it's running....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pW4iAStkEh4

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

05-05-2025, 01:10 PM

Replies: 7

CAN Options Connector in Gen 1

Views: 1,218

Posted By smoltz

Cars can have multiple busses. Apparently the Gen...

Cars can have multiple busses. Apparently the Gen 1 BRZ only has one though. IIRC the gen 2 has multiple, that was the basis for the question. I used to have a gen2 and have moved to a gen1.

...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

03-26-2025, 07:42 PM

Replies: 352

2013 BRZ Rebuild, totalled to track car.

Views: 111,391

Posted By smoltz

I guess I should keep this going... :-) I...

I guess I should keep this going... :-)

I bought the car from Will, and took delivery at Sebring and did a couple days at the track with Chin.
...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

05-13-2024, 11:10 PM

Replies: 33

A052 vs RE71RS vs Conti Force

Views: 10,886

Posted By smoltz

For anyone who finds this thread in the future,...

For anyone who finds this thread in the future, regarding RE71RS and A052. The wet performance of the RE71RS is considerably worse than A052 so if you plan to track in the wet, you may want to have a...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

05-09-2024, 10:03 PM

Replies: 134

What's the best setup to learn

Views: 34,768

Posted By smoltz

I have never heard of the bottom bolt breaking. I...

I have never heard of the bottom bolt breaking. I go out every other weekend and hit every piece of curbing at the track. I've heard of them coming loose and I've had one come loose myself (although...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

02-22-2024, 12:03 AM

Replies: 6

APR Air Dam/Splitter for 2nd Gen

Views: 1,874

Posted By smoltz

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I pulled the...

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I pulled the trigger on it... I'll report back how it holds up after a bunch of TT events this year

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

02-19-2024, 01:21 PM

Replies: 6

GR86 worth it?

Views: 7,566

Posted By smoltz

I used to have a 981 GT4, have a 991.1 GT3 now....

I used to have a 981 GT4, have a 991.1 GT3 now. And have a GR86 which I bought as a track car but I drive it pretty much stock at the track.

How many track days do you want to do a year and what...

Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics

10-04-2023, 11:33 AM

Replies: 41

Lightest Better Brakes for 17" Wheels?

Views: 12,014

Posted By smoltz

I am curious what your personal experience is...

I am curious what your personal experience is with this kit and the OEM setup?

I track my car regularly. 25+ days this year. About midway through this season, I "upgraded" to the Sprint kit from...

Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics

09-15-2023, 04:22 PM

Replies: 588

The Gen 2 Photo Thread

Views: 210,738

Posted By smoltz

Nice! I was there with Chin. I think I'm...

Nice! I was there with Chin.

I think I'm going to do the whole season of time trial with COM next year, although I need to get some stickier tires and change the setup around a little.

Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics

09-11-2023, 12:02 AM

Replies: 588

The Gen 2 Photo Thread

Views: 210,738

Posted By smoltz

Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen

Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics

09-07-2023, 04:08 PM

Replies: 49

Wind Buffeting

Views: 20,884

Posted By smoltz

I just bought the plastic Verus ones, I'll report...

I just bought the plastic Verus ones, I'll report back on how they work.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-24-2023, 10:41 PM

Replies: 14

Roll Bar / Half Cage Questions

Views: 7,603

Posted By smoltz

There is nothing wrong with using race seats...

There is nothing wrong with using race seats without a rollbar and using the factory 3 point belts.

Yes, you are giving up side airbags and some whiplash protection but that's it. The whole...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

04-03-2023, 02:18 PM

Replies: 709

Sticky: Track Videos - Directory and Discussion

Views: 234,103

Posted By smoltz

2023 GR86 Palmer Motorsports Park ...

2023 GR86

Palmer Motorsports Park

Stock MPS4. Only upgrades are C1/C11 Pads, SRF and SPC Camber Bolts

First day here in ~ 5 years, 4th track day in the GR

1:56.96

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

02-15-2023, 08:59 PM

Replies: 44

Solution for Silicone in the Oil Pickup by Killer B Motorsport - Beta Testers Needed

Views: 12,291

Posted By smoltz

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ffs-lets-all-s...

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ffs-lets-all-stop-referencing-the-magnussen-moss-act.609911/

If you don't want to follow link, here is the text....

Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics

12-20-2022, 12:16 AM

Replies: 31

Is the 2023 BRZ model run sold out?

Views: 7,432

Posted By smoltz

Sent you a PM.

Sent you a PM.

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