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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-20-2023, 12:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,366
Posted By nico_rsx
Yes, it's the shield between the trunk and...

Yes, it's the shield between the trunk and muffler.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-28-2020, 02:50 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 24,298
Posted By nico_rsx
Similar. The sessions without the cooler were...

Similar. The sessions without the cooler were pretty hot. But I have done sessions similarly hot with the cooler. I also have not notice a statistically significant oil temperature difference with a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-22-2020, 10:45 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 24,298
Posted By nico_rsx
I have the forester cooler (Ned Auto kit), with...

I have the forester cooler (Ned Auto kit), with the coolant from the throttle body.

Before I installed it I was seeing 266F max oil temp. With the cooler the max I've seen is 248F I think. So...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-13-2020, 09:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,156
Posted By nico_rsx
Have you tried doing the pedal dance to...

Have you tried doing the pedal dance to deactivate all stability control?
The code suggest you need to do some kind of steering re calibration. You may need to go to a dealer for that (or someone...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-02-2020, 10:03 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 210,531
Posted By nico_rsx
I don't think you understand my point. Yes the...

I don't think you understand my point. Yes the suspension are moving equally, but the longitudinal movement of the suspension is transferred to a rotation movement of the sway bar by the arms of the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-21-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,724
Posted By nico_rsx
I contacted the seller, and he sent me a return...

I contacted the seller, and he sent me a return label and agreed to exchange it.
So one less thing to worry that may or may not break on the track :)
Thanks guys
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-07-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,315
Posted By nico_rsx
From context, I'm pretty sure it's "maximum...

From context, I'm pretty sure it's "maximum operating temperature" (of the pads).
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-05-2020, 12:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,404
Posted By nico_rsx
You can do threshold braking without deactivating...

You can do threshold braking without deactivating abs. If abs is kicking in, that generally means you failed your threshold braking and the wheels were starting to lock-up.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-02-2020, 11:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,404
Posted By nico_rsx
Pedal dance doesn't turn ABS off. You need to...

Pedal dance doesn't turn ABS off.
You need to remove the fuse to turn ABS off (which also mess with electronic brake bias I think)
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-07-2019, 04:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,898
Posted By nico_rsx
Continent:America Country: Canada State(if...

Continent:America
Country: Canada
State(if applicable): Quebec
Track Name: Autodrome Montmagny
Address: 455 Chemin St Léon, Montmagny
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-13-2019, 02:31 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 210,531
Posted By nico_rsx
If it has the same wheels as the standard...

If it has the same wheels as the standard edition, those wheels are 7.0".
If your car edition has 7.5" wheels, it should be in CS.


Edit: Also, if you have the bigger Brembo, you probably have...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-08-2019, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 889,516
Posted By nico_rsx
Before investing money, you should monitor your...

Before investing money, you should monitor your oil temperature properly. You can do that with an OBD2 dongle and torque app.
210-220 F oil temperature is not a problem at all. It's actually a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-03-2019, 09:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,357
Posted By nico_rsx
From ASN canada website: ASN Canada FIA...

From ASN canada website:

ASN Canada FIA (ASN) is the Sporting authority delegated by the FIA that oversees all Canadian national motorsport.


https://www.asncanada.com/about/


Time attack...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-03-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,357
Posted By nico_rsx
M rated helmet are perfectly safe for use in...

M rated helmet are perfectly safe for use in production cars without a roll cage. By dumber sanctionning bodies I guess you mean FIA, SCCA, and every major sanctionning bodies in north america,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-16-2019, 09:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,500
Posted By nico_rsx
People who do autocross in street class (like...

People who do autocross in street class (like me), can't install an oil cooler because of the rules. It's a stupid rule, but it is what it is.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-08-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,001
Posted By nico_rsx
Actually radiators don't work using convection....

Actually radiators don't work using convection. The forced air across it may make it seems like it, but it's actually a mix of radiation and conduction, not convection. To have convection the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-07-2019, 11:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,320
Posted By nico_rsx
I'm no expert, but depending on what model of...

I'm no expert, but depending on what model of stoptech pad you got, that's more likely your weak spot than anything else.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-03-2019, 03:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,671
Posted By nico_rsx
I respectfully disagree. I have driven both...

I respectfully disagree. I have driven both (Primacy and RE71).
And while it's true that the RE71 have a lot more grip while sliding than the OEM that doesn't make them easier to control. That's...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-31-2018, 12:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,018
Posted By nico_rsx
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=31...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3167619
According to this video, at 8min, it looks red/pink.
OEM oil is probably going to be black/blackish if you have some miles on it.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-23-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 20,401
Posted By nico_rsx
It's hard to say, as I was not going really fast...

It's hard to say, as I was not going really fast and the ABS was kicking in because of the slippery surface. It seems there was no intervention except the ABS. But the brake pedal seemed firmer and...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-07-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,843
Posted By nico_rsx
The problem with power (of any kind), is that you...

The problem with power (of any kind), is that you always want more.
Yes there is a dip, and I'd prefer it not to be there. But I'd also like to have 250hp, but if I had, after a couples of months,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-06-2018, 03:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,239
Posted By nico_rsx
The revised bearing was made somewhat recently....

The revised bearing was made somewhat recently. If you have an early production 2017 you could have the old TOB. There is a thread around with the technical bulletin saying when it was put in the new...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-31-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,660
Posted By nico_rsx
If you don't already have the Verus fuel flapper...

If you don't already have the Verus fuel flapper door, you could try it.
https://www.verus-engineering.com/product-page/fr-s-brz-gt86-wrx-fuel-starvation-door
There is a thread somewhere on this...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-19-2018, 01:21 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 57,675
Posted By nico_rsx
The Jackson Racing combo cooler is actually a...

The Jackson Racing combo cooler is actually a water to oil cooler, and seems to be satisfying those who have it. The part that cool the oil has no fins or aiflow and is only water cooled.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-27-2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,465
Posted By nico_rsx
Just by curiosity, why? Is it because since the...

Just by curiosity, why?
Is it because since the car is not properly tune yet it's bad for the engine? Or because it's easier for the tuner to read the data if you don't hit rev-limiter?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-19-2018, 12:54 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 17,579
Posted By nico_rsx
PP spare is different than non-pp. It's not a...

PP spare is different than non-pp. It's not a full size, but it's a little bigger than the non-pp.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-13-2018, 01:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,159
Posted By nico_rsx
A harness in a car with no roll bar/cage and...

A harness in a car with no roll bar/cage and stock seat, is actually less safe than the stock seat belt. If you just want it to move less in your seat, you could consider a CG-Lock, which lock the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-20-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,282
Posted By nico_rsx
To make money? :iono:

To make money? :iono:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-19-2018, 11:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,545
Posted By nico_rsx
Haha. :D Yes there is supposed to be a...

Haha. :D Yes there is supposed to be a temperature (probably below freezing point), that the compressor won't start. Because at that temperature it probably won't have any effect on humidity, and it...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-18-2018, 03:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,545
Posted By nico_rsx
The HVAC probably use that temperature reading to...

The HVAC probably use that temperature reading to know if it needs to start the AC compressor when you use the windshield defrost vent.
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