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Forum: Member's Car Journals

03-09-2023, 03:10 AM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

The car is now sold; thanks everyone for your...

The car is now sold; thanks everyone for your interest! The new owner is planning to use it at the track, and we'll see how his journey goes.

In other news, I'm hoping to get my C8 Z51 delivered...

Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade

03-05-2023, 11:58 PM

Replies: 5

FS: 2023 BRZ Track build @1600 miles

Views: 3,389

Posted By X25

FYI, just received a deposit, and the car's sale...

FYI, just received a deposit, and the car's sale is now pending!

Thanks all for the interest!

Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade

02-22-2023, 02:51 PM

Replies: 5

FS: 2023 BRZ Track build @1600 miles

Views: 3,389

Posted By X25

FS: 2023 BRZ Track build @1600 miles

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SOLD
Thanks all for the interest!

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Forum: Member's Car Journals

01-28-2023, 03:31 PM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

FYI, I use 818GT BT GPS transponder - the only...

FYI, I use 818GT BT GPS transponder - the only one I've used that doesn't mess up this data.

Took a look at data on BRZ and C7 Z06.
...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

01-28-2023, 03:11 PM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

Per my records, the diff fluid change was at 1526...

Per my records, the diff fluid change was at 1526 miles. More than half of it was track miles. I have a feeling that the OEM fill is not of best quality, but might be wrong.

We have quite a bit of...

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

12-31-2022, 12:03 AM

Replies: 31

Difference between 2022 BRZ and GR86 digital gauge clusters

Views: 13,623

Posted By X25

Tire pressures provide a lot more than that. ...

Tire pressures provide a lot more than that.

I do have 2 sets of track wheels and additional front wheels; they all have TPMS. I highly recommend that you get them, too : ) I eventually settled...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

12-19-2022, 07:22 PM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

Got my first oil report. It's actually the last...

Got my first oil report. It's actually the last 1150 miles of 1500 miles total, but oh well, I suppose they mis-wrote it. Anyhow:
...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

11-23-2022, 11:04 PM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

Rear sway bar and oil changes The...

Rear sway bar and oil changes

The aftermarket sway bar holes are way off what the OEM endlink is designed for, and I'd have to severely load up the endlink in order for it to just fit. I obviously...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

11-20-2022, 03:17 AM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

I finally got to try the SC3R tires, today; my...

I finally got to try the SC3R tires, today; my first time ever. I think they do well, but they definitely need a bit of warm-up; they have very low traction when cold.

I could only do 3 sessions...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

11-17-2022, 02:44 AM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

Replaced the endlinks, and dropped off Goodyear...

Replaced the endlinks, and dropped off Goodyear SC3R tires for mounting; getting ready for Saturday event!

...

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

11-16-2022, 03:15 PM

Replies: 22

Tpms set point?

Views: 6,878

Posted By X25

In my experience, the alert was displayed once...

In my experience, the alert was displayed once the tires were below 26 PSI, and the very insistent and annoyingly non-dismissable alert was up until they hit 30+ PSI. Interestingly, the pressures...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

11-13-2022, 01:42 AM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

Just finished the first day of the last event of...

Just finished the first day of the last event of the season, and there's been significant improvements in times : )

...

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

11-06-2022, 11:51 PM

Replies: 16

Base model BRZ - What do you need to bypass airbag light errors with race seats?

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Posted By X25

Anyway, I ran out of patience, and looted my OEM...

Anyway, I ran out of patience, and looted my OEM passenger seat for the parts. In short, NO WARNING LIGHTS!

...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

11-06-2022, 11:42 PM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

Good to know! Hopefully I won't need to do this...

Good to know! Hopefully I won't need to do this anytime soon, and with the new bolt, everything should be much easier anyway.

The occupancy sensor harness is on backorder, and I decided to take...

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

10-31-2022, 07:43 PM

Replies: 16

Base model BRZ - What do you need to bypass airbag light errors with race seats?

Views: 9,728

Posted By X25

Ok here's hoping that harness would be the end of...

Ok here's hoping that harness would be the end of it! Besides the occupancy sensor, the harness also lets you plug in the seat belt plug. I guess you could figure that out without it, but this would...

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

10-31-2022, 03:48 AM

Replies: 16

Base model BRZ - What do you need to bypass airbag light errors with race seats?

Views: 9,728

Posted By X25

Base model BRZ - What do you need to bypass airbag light errors with race seats?

I've just replaced the front seats with race seats. The connections are actually pretty simplistic, and there are only seat belt (carried over) AND airbag plugs for driver, and there's also an...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-29-2022, 03:22 AM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

Sparco Evo L Seat Install ...

Sparco Evo L Seat Install

...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-19-2022, 03:53 PM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

Update - Roll / harness bar, suspension setup ...

Update - Roll / harness bar, suspension setup

Roll / harness bar

Titan: I went ahead and installed the Titan bolt-on half roll-cage / harness bar, yesterday. Long story short, even though...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

10-16-2022, 05:36 AM

Replies: 17

2022+ camber thread

Views: 4,934

Posted By X25

Car: '23 BRZ Premium Wheels/tires: On...

Car: '23 BRZ Premium

Wheels/tires:
On APEX 17x9 +35 / +42 F/R wheels:
Hoosier A7/R7 245/40/17, or Z214 245/40/17

On stock wheels:
RT660 225/45/17

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-16-2022, 05:11 AM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

Just came back from the ORP track day. Some...

Just came back from the ORP track day. Some impressions:

SR21 pads - wow, what a difference! These pads have way more bite than Ferodo 3.12 pads, and they seem to be wearing normally, so far. I...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-14-2022, 03:47 AM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

Alignment day (ODO: 820 miles) Ballast...

Alignment day (ODO: 820 miles)

Ballast weight: 181 lbs
Total weight: 2973 lbs
Curb weight: 2792 lbs (2768 lbs with APEX wheels + Hoosiers)
Cross weight (RL + FR) = 1488 lbs; %50.07
...

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

10-10-2022, 11:16 PM

Replies: 42

2022+ specific oil coolers

Views: 8,960

Posted By X25

Does it mean oil analysis? Anyway, I've got...

Does it mean oil analysis? Anyway, I've got multiple samples tested on '16 C7 Z51 with multiple track days and below mid 280s degrees F on 0W-40, and multiple tests on '14 Camaro SS 1LE at temps...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-10-2022, 12:06 AM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

I started working on the car, and finished a few...

I started working on the car, and finished a few small items before starting to install the coilovers tomorrow or so. I need to finish by WED night, since I'll drop it off to race shop for corner...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

09-25-2022, 12:45 AM

Replies: 49

GR86 vs Camaro SS 1LE (weekend / track)

Views: 17,733

Posted By X25

I do have an F150 Powerboost if I need a car for...

I do have an F150 Powerboost if I need a car for off-road use, and it has a lot more clearance, too : ))

Model Y has a harsher ride than other Tesla models, though, and I'm sure it'd benefit from...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

09-24-2022, 12:51 AM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

https://thumbnails-photos.amazon.com/v1/thumbnail/...

https://thumbnails-photos.amazon.com/v1/thumbnail/zFYspdSaS4OhFTcH9Vd3uQ?viewBox=1451%2C1093&ownerId=A3UWP14GGE6EQ9&groupShareToken=LYUp2U3HS_K0gmIgTm5FUw.pydG-9DnFh-iYJiH0THNlx...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

09-21-2022, 04:32 PM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

Well, Perrin kindly states it's all my fault. ...

Well, Perrin kindly states it's all my fault.

I've posted this for others to beware using it for anything other than "show":

Moving on: I'm planning on installing coilovers, race seats, and...

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

09-21-2022, 04:22 PM

Replies: 53

Beware: Perrin Tow Hook is.... not a "Tow Hook" : )

Views: 7,970

Posted By X25

Beware: Perrin Tow Hook is.... not a "Tow Hook" : )

Recently purchased a Perrin Tow hook (https://www.perrin.com/shop/exterior-body/tow-hooks-for-brz-fr-s-86)for simply loading the car on my super-low Futura 'kneeling' trailer...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

09-05-2022, 12:39 AM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

I wanted to try the car in stock suspension for...

I wanted to try the car in stock suspension for one last time before I install the coilovers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f5ffvBUYaU

I improved the PB with this car to 2:03.93. I just...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

08-22-2022, 01:10 AM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

There's a long discussion that you might have...

There's a long discussion that you might have also seen under 22+ BRZ section, and they mention change in the rear design, making the ideal offset higher. This pretty much means +42 will be more...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

08-20-2022, 01:44 AM

Replies: 107

'23 BRZ Manual Track Build

Views: 30,817

Posted By X25

Haha, I'm guessing you had more power to wield,...

Haha, I'm guessing you had more power to wield, too : p

I'm keeping the engine stock for sure, so I guess not much need for anything beyond 255-mm-wide.

Speaking of tires, Apex has just...

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