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Posted By BlueWhelan

Fellow SCCA cal club / SD driver here. ...

Fellow SCCA cal club / SD driver here.

Come to a practice day! The comp. days are less seat time.

Run what you got. That’s all you need.

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Forum: Forced Induction

09-25-2023, 12:47 PM

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Harrop TVS86 Owners Thread

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Posted By DocWalt

Latest news from Harrop is that it's looking like...

Latest news from Harrop is that it's looking like 2024. The delay has nothing to do with CARB or EcuTek.

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

03-20-2023, 04:23 PM

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Posted By CSG Mike

as long as you did not force the adjustment, it...

as long as you did not force the adjustment, it shouldn't be an issue. You can confirm with a quick drive around the block with the damper set to maximum damping; the ride should be unbearably...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

03-11-2023, 08:50 AM

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Posted By KillerBMotorsport

By the sounds of it, you're almost full. Or maybe...

By the sounds of it, you're almost full. Or maybe there is a leak?

For now, let's say it's just slowly burping air. This is very common, and your temps are nowhere near dangerous, so don't sweat...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

03-10-2023, 06:07 PM

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Posted By Ultramaroon

In the end, there should be no air under the cap...

In the end, there should be no air under the cap at the top of the radiator. If after several driving cycles, the radiator continues to accumulate air under the cap, something is wrong.

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

03-10-2023, 06:03 PM

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Posted By CSG Mike

Use the lightest taps, and even turn the torque...

Use the lightest taps, and even turn the torque down. It's just to make sure it's not loose.

For everyone else reading, this is NOT the recommended method, just a band-aid.

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

03-10-2023, 04:54 PM

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Posted By CSG Mike

You may have difficulty using a standard torque...

You may have difficulty using a standard torque wrench, as you'll just spin the damper shaft (don't do that!)

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

03-10-2023, 04:18 PM

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Posted By CSG Mike

A clunk can only originate from some kind of...

A clunk can only originate from some kind of play, which means something is loose.

Possibilities:

- Any nut/faster involved in the suspension
- The top hat top nut
- Damaged/bad/worn...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

03-10-2023, 03:55 PM

Replies: 5

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Posted By terboboost

You can not overfill the engine with coolant. As...

You can not overfill the engine with coolant. As said above, your either slowly getting the air bubbles out (this can be a long process) or you have a leak.

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

03-10-2023, 03:47 PM

Replies: 5

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Posted By Ultramaroon

Service manual defines a procedure to eliminate...

Service manual defines a procedure to eliminate air from the system. You are either gradually eliminating the air, or you have a leak. Can you smell coolant? Doesn't make sense for it not to pull...

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

10-24-2022, 02:07 PM

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Posted By EndlessAzure

The thread for the rear EDFC motor is the same as...

The thread for the rear EDFC motor is the same as for the lug nuts (M12x1.25).

Therefore, you can just put some lut nuts over the rear adjusters to cover them. That's what I do

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

10-21-2022, 12:07 AM

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Posted By CSG Mike

Actual camber will depend on your height, but...

Actual camber will depend on your height, but you'll have zero problems hitting an acceptable range of camber without the need for camber bolts. :thumbsup:

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

10-20-2022, 12:06 PM

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Posted By Daedex

I am running -3 on mine in the front. All the...

I am running -3 on mine in the front. All the adjustment is from the camber plates. I think I can go further than -3 as well.

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

07-31-2022, 07:52 PM

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Stiffer Sway Bar Bushings for 2017+ Stock Bars

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Posted By norcalpb

https://www.powerflexusa.com/shop/product/pfr69-51...

https://www.powerflexusa.com/shop/product/pfr69-512-15-subaru-brz-scion-fr-s-rear-sway-bar-bushing-15mm-4315#attr=766

I used to run poly bushings in the front but they would get so noisy after...

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

07-31-2022, 01:51 PM

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Stiffer Sway Bar Bushings for 2017+ Stock Bars

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Posted By Capt Spaulding

Not sure I’d enlarge the hole. The inside of the...

Not sure I’d enlarge the hole. The inside of the WhiteLines I used has a knurled finish to retain grease. From what I hear, if they get dry it’s squeak city.

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

07-31-2022, 12:44 PM

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Stiffer Sway Bar Bushings for 2017+ Stock Bars

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Posted By Ohio Enthusiast

I couldn't find either. Whiteline suggested to...

I couldn't find either. Whiteline suggested to try the 14mm ones (and offered a set at a discount) - they were fine while well lubricated, but started binding after a few months (I guess as the...

Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions

07-11-2022, 05:20 PM

Replies: 1,897

New ICE Vehicles Banned in California by 2035

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Posted By ZDan

Well, you asked! This was a while back, 2010? ...

Well, you asked! This was a while back, 2010? Damn......

Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions

07-09-2022, 11:35 AM

Replies: 1,897

New ICE Vehicles Banned in California by 2035

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Posted By ZDan

I fully agree with moving from fossil fuels to...

I fully agree with moving from fossil fuels to renewables for transportation sector.

But IMO a HUGE thing we could do, which would make most people's live MUCH betterin the US, is to greatly...

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

01-10-2022, 05:28 PM

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Rear Sway Bar Mounted Upside Down?

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Posted By norcalpb

Like others have stated the orientation is just a...

Like others have stated the orientation is just a clearance thing, but imo you have it mounted upside down. I had the same exact question as you years ago and was also comparing the orientation of...

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

01-10-2022, 05:19 PM

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Rear Sway Bar Mounted Upside Down?

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Posted By Ultramaroon

In the pic, both wheels are unloaded. When you...

In the pic, both wheels are unloaded. When you drop the car, with the bent part down, it will rotate in closer to the subframe/diff mounts. Mounted correctly, it rotates away. Does it matter? ...

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

01-10-2022, 12:50 PM

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Rear Sway Bar Mounted Upside Down?

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Posted By NoHaveMSG

If both rear tires move in compression the bar...

If both rear tires move in compression the bar rotates, if one side only moves it twists. I don't really see an issue if it is in a slightly different orientation. It should still be able to function...

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

07-22-2021, 02:49 AM

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Knocking and tapping in driver's wheel well

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Posted By Baldoak

First: Sorry for the necro. Second: Any time...

First: Sorry for the necro.

Second: Any time travelers coming across this thread in hopes of ridding themselves of front-end suspension noise will want to seriously inspect their swaybar and...

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

03-08-2021, 08:53 PM

Replies: 24

Esco Jack Stands - Ramps Needed?

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Posted By Ohio Enthusiast

Yep, never had issues with jack clearance to the...

Yep, never had issues with jack clearance to the diff to raise the rear after the front is raised. Hope it works out for you as well!

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

05-21-2020, 09:55 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,264

Posted By p1l0t

Better than COPD! Sent from my SM-G975U...

Better than COPD!

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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

05-21-2020, 08:12 PM

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Posted By humfrz

OK, try this on your OCD (maybe OCPD?). I...

OK, try this on your OCD (maybe OCPD?).

I figure that little reversing sound is the window mechanism telling me that it has rolled the window all the way up and it backed off just a smidgen to...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

05-21-2020, 04:09 PM

Replies: 8

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Posted By humfrz

Ya know, TurboLag23, my window does that same...

Ya know, TurboLag23, my window does that same sort of thing. What did I do about it? Nothing. Water doesn't leak in and it doesn't whistle when I'm driving, so why fret over it - :iono:

If the...

Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB

05-21-2020, 02:21 PM

Replies: 8