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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-05-2023, 10:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,783
Posted By Mike_ZN6
Pretty sure coilovers, suspension control arms,...

Pretty sure coilovers, suspension control arms, headers. Brake kits can swap over to GR86 but not 23+ BRZ (because of aluminum knuckles). I am sure there is more.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-02-2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,068
Posted By Mike_ZN6
Here is a shot of the driver side stainless rear...

Here is a shot of the driver side stainless rear brake line after PTuning flared the stripped hard line:


https://i.imgur.com/4gvqlyw.jpg
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-20-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,439
Posted By Mike_ZN6
Thank you for saving me the effort of removing...

Thank you for saving me the effort of removing the pads and greasing them. I was actually looking at giving the Brembo B-Quiet a shot.


It sounds like I will be getting some new pads in the near...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-18-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,439
Posted By Mike_ZN6
Do you mean the dust covers? I installed the OEM...

Do you mean the dust covers? I installed the OEM PP dust covers in place of the stock ones.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-04-2023, 08:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,720
Posted By Mike_ZN6
:laughabove: Just want to get rid of the...

:laughabove:


Just want to get rid of the ugly yellow sticker. Most cars don't have them in the first place...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-22-2023, 09:24 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 35,143
Posted By Mike_ZN6
Excited for 18x9.5! Thank you for listening to...

Excited for 18x9.5! Thank you for listening to the community. Can't wait to see pics!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-05-2023, 12:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,049
Posted By Mike_ZN6
The biggest I have ever seen fit the stock body...

The biggest I have ever seen fit the stock body is 18x10 +40 on 285/30s square. It requires replacement of all suspension control arms. Here is the thread:

...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-02-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,068
Posted By Mike_ZN6
Brembo GT BBK

It has been a while since I posted any updates.

Earlier in the thread I posted some pics of a set of Performance Package Brembos I had picked up. I planned to have the PP calipers powder coated...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-04-2022, 08:52 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 37,192
Posted By Mike_ZN6
Is the Koyo radiator lighter than the OEM one?

Is the Koyo radiator lighter than the OEM one?
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 37,192
Posted By Mike_ZN6
This looks crazy! Can't wait to see it completed....

This looks crazy! Can't wait to see it completed.


Where did you order the DSport FA225 from?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-27-2022, 08:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,548
Posted By Mike_ZN6
Don't delete the thread, lol. The point of the...

Don't delete the thread, lol. The point of the forum is so other people can come read this post in the future.


For what it's worth - my dream setup is all SPL suspension components.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-26-2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,548
Posted By Mike_ZN6
The Cusco parts are made from multiple pieces of...

The Cusco parts are made from multiple pieces of aluminum and welded together. The SPL units are milled from one solid piece of aluminum. The Cusco parts are more affordable than the SPL versions....
Forum: Northwest 06-03-2022, 11:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,979
Posted By Mike_ZN6
I had 20mm/30mm spacers with my non-PP wheels. I...

I had 20mm/30mm spacers with my non-PP wheels. I believe the offset on the PP wheels is +5 over non-PP wheels so the equivalent of 15mm/25mm spacers. With coilovers/RLCAs and camber around -2.5 the...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 05-19-2022, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 913
Posted By Mike_ZN6
I think the primary reason people don't paint...

I think the primary reason people don't paint carbon body parts is resale value.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-17-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,985
Posted By Mike_ZN6
It is looking like the Gen 2 block and...

It is looking like the Gen 2 block and transmission will bolt right up to the same mounts. I think there are many people just waiting for someone to do the swap first and figure out the details.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-20-2022, 09:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,549
Posted By Mike_ZN6
The pics are not showing up.

The pics are not showing up.
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-10-2022, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1,759
Views: 255,365
Posted By Mike_ZN6
I have been contemplating this swap but the NVH...

I have been contemplating this swap but the NVH issues have scared me away. It seems that every swap I am aware of has these issues to some extent. Maybe KPower needs to do some re-engineering on the...
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-09-2022, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1,759
Views: 255,365
Posted By Mike_ZN6
I am seeing multiple reports of this swap having...

I am seeing multiple reports of this swap having serious NVH issues. Has anyone done this swap and not experienced the vibration problems?
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-11-2022, 09:45 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,334
Posted By Mike_ZN6
Those Recaros look great! Were you able to take...

Those Recaros look great! Were you able to take care of any dash lights?
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-02-2022, 02:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,940
Posted By Mike_ZN6
System Motorsports claim the 'System Spec' is...

System Motorsports claim the 'System Spec' is exclusive to them. I was under that impression as well until I got in touch with Import Monster. Maybe the 18x9.5 +36 batch was exclusive to System in...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-02-2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 377,474
Posted By Mike_ZN6
Yes, the OG TE37s in 18x9.5 weigh 19 lbs. The SL...

Yes, the OG TE37s in 18x9.5 weigh 19 lbs. The SL variant weigh in at 18 lbs.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-02-2022, 12:28 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 19,940
Posted By Mike_ZN6
I was in a similar position as you. I had always...

I was in a similar position as you. I had always dreamed of getting a set of bronze anodized TE37s. I got the car in July 2019 and by that time System had sold out of the 18x9.5 +36 OG bronze TE37s....
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-02-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 377,474
Posted By Mike_ZN6
I did not know we had a TE37 thread! Wheels:...

I did not know we had a TE37 thread!

Wheels: Volk TE37 OG 18x9.5 +36
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S 245/35-18


https://i.imgur.com/izGA1xY.jpg
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-24-2022, 12:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,334
Posted By Mike_ZN6
Yep, those are the specs! I actually got the car...

Yep, those are the specs! I actually got the car in 2019 and System had already sold out of these by then. I thought I would never be able to get a set of the OG bronze, but I got super lucky and...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-24-2022, 08:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 19,334
Posted By Mike_ZN6
Glad to see you back! Your 2013 FR-S was a major...

Glad to see you back! Your 2013 FR-S was a major inspiration for my build:


https://i.imgur.com/yRPQfen.jpg
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-23-2022, 07:00 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,068
Posted By Mike_ZN6
I got my hands on the nicer variant of the first...

I got my hands on the nicer variant of the first generation 86 airbag cover. There are two versions, one made of a single piece of plastic with fake embossed stitching, and one made of leather with...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-23-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 18,068
Posted By Mike_ZN6
The header and overpipe ended up having some...

The header and overpipe ended up having some fitment issues. After they were installed, I started hearing a loud metal banging sound when driving aggressively. The JDL overpipe was hitting the front...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-20-2021, 11:36 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 122,842
Posted By Mike_ZN6
This is exactly what many people on this forum...

This is exactly what many people on this forum have been waiting for!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-17-2021, 04:51 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 122,842
Posted By Mike_ZN6
JDL got back to me right away! They will be...

JDL got back to me right away! They will be sending out a new overpipe. Hopefully this one resolves the issue.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-17-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 122,842
Posted By Mike_ZN6
I sent them a message using the contact form on...

I sent them a message using the contact form on their site. We will see what they say.
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