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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-23-2018, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,363
Posted By nocoolname
Looks like a crap job of an alignment and they...

Looks like a crap job of an alignment and they only adjusted toe to factory specs. The slight camber change in the rear from before to actual are from the toe adjustment. A decent shop or alignment...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-22-2018, 10:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,498
Posted By nocoolname
I don't think you did much research at all. You...

I don't think you did much research at all. You need to do a lot more to fit those wheels and the camber you would run would make running 265s and be the opposite of "wanting as much traction as...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-02-2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2,548
Views: 1,736,157
Posted By nocoolname
Put some Avid.1 18x9.5 +38 with 255/35R18...

Put some Avid.1 18x9.5 +38 with 255/35R18 Continental extreme contact sports. I'm running BC coilovers and dropped about 1.5". I need to lower it a little more, and maybe roll the front fenders a...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-06-2018, 07:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,513
Posted By nocoolname
You'll need a spot weld cutter and welder to...

You'll need a spot weld cutter and welder to replace what's bent, and that's just the beginning, you'll need the factory measurements to make sure it's all square before spot welding, you'll have to...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-06-2018, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,629
Posted By nocoolname
Like the others said, whoever fixed it, did a...

Like the others said, whoever fixed it, did a poor job. If you paid for a correct repair or it was an insurance job then take it back. If you went with somewhere cheap or a buddy deal, then that's...
Forum: Software Tuning 12-29-2017, 06:37 PM
Replies: 1,284
Views: 577,053
Posted By nocoolname
That's about the easiest change to make, open...

That's about the easiest change to make, open your tune file in romraider, then look at your rev limit, subract what you want your launch control RPM to be from the rev limit and set that as your LC...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-29-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,272
Posted By nocoolname
It would probably patch. Here's a picture of a...

It would probably patch. Here's a picture of a 'patch guide' from the same patches we use in my shop.
...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-08-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,806
Posted By nocoolname
I've had an mr2 spyder in some form or fashion...

I've had an mr2 spyder in some form or fashion for 9ish years. Rampage pretty well nailed most of it. They're a great handling car and actually easy to work on, which isn't often if you keep an eye...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-10-2017, 09:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,305
Posted By nocoolname
Keep some pics of the extent of the damage, the...

Keep some pics of the extent of the damage, the original estimate from the repair shop and the bill. If a seller asks about the carfax, show them the pics, bill, etc. It'll clear up what kind of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-22-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 25,221
Posted By nocoolname
My bicycle isn't much lower on maintenance. ...

My bicycle isn't much lower on maintenance. brake fluid flush yearly, pair of tires once a year, chain every other year and I just had to buy a new fork.
Forum: Software Tuning 08-16-2017, 06:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,412
Posted By nocoolname
I'd be interested to see what the stage 1 put...

I'd be interested to see what the stage 1 put down after driving the car a couple hundred miles after flashing.
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-06-2017, 01:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,377
Posted By nocoolname
LS4? Pretty sure no one has swapped an LS4 into...

LS4? Pretty sure no one has swapped an LS4 into an FR layout. Why not use literally any other LS engine?
Forum: Software Tuning 08-05-2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 131,935
Posted By nocoolname
When using the OFT for tuning and on a dyno,...

When using the OFT for tuning and on a dyno, what's the best procedure after loading a tune and before making a power pull?
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-11-2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 414,131
Posted By nocoolname
I'm used to spraying with a gun, but use a can in...

I'm used to spraying with a gun, but use a can in the same fashion. I spray my edges first, in the case of the tail lights, it would be the side (closest to trunk) and bottom (sides relative to the...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-11-2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 414,131
Posted By nocoolname
The haze is usually from not clear coating them....

The haze is usually from not clear coating them. If they've been cleared and are hazy then it's from putting dry coats of clear on. My pictures from above are with clear and no wet sanding. Wet...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-10-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 596
Views: 414,131
Posted By nocoolname
This. I did the metal cast and spraymax 2k...

This. I did the metal cast and spraymax 2k route. I could have mixed some clear and sprayed them but the spraymax is cheaper and easier than mixing some up and cleaning out the gun afterwards. A...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-19-2017, 08:58 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 216,821
Posted By nocoolname
On the ethanol production part that Tcoat and...

On the ethanol production part that Tcoat and extrashaky were talking about, from a farmer's view, ethanol subsidies have increased the price of corn somewhat so growing it is a bit more profitable. ...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 06-13-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 32,634
Posted By nocoolname
Looks cool, but isn't feasible.

Looks cool, but isn't feasible.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-07-2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,962
Posted By nocoolname
Lap times from one year to the next are a poor...

Lap times from one year to the next are a poor indicator of HP. Tire compounds, suspension changes, or weather could account for that difference as much as HP.

As for dyno's lying, they're a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-30-2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,348
Posted By nocoolname
+28 WHP and 14 TQ. The bottom numbers are a bit...

+28 WHP and 14 TQ. The bottom numbers are a bit confusing as they're not color coded the same as the graph.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-29-2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,348
Posted By nocoolname
Heres a pic of it. I can grabbit an actual...

Heres a pic of it. I can grabbit an actual screenshot tomorrow. Dotted lines are stock solid were yesterday.

http://i.imgur.com/x2yWamH.jpg
Forum: Southeast 03-19-2017, 02:00 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 145,402
Posted By nocoolname
If you guys and some of the Tennessee guys wanted...

If you guys and some of the Tennessee guys wanted to do a meet, I could host one a bit later in the summer at my shop. Grill some burgers and dogs, and could incorporate a dyno day into it as well...
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 03-14-2017, 10:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,477
Posted By nocoolname
There's a reason why I have an engineering degree...

There's a reason why I have an engineering degree but choose not to work in that field. Engineers also seem to frown upon common sense.
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 03-13-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,477
Posted By nocoolname
You bought a facelift year car and didn't think...

You bought a facelift year car and didn't think to research part compatibility with other years?

Also, being an ME, I would think you would understand their position when a customer sees the part...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-02-2017, 09:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 31,661
Posted By nocoolname
Does the BRZ use a 8" ring gear as well? I read...

Does the BRZ use a 8" ring gear as well? I read somewhere once of being able to use the 8" gear sets for a Toyota pick-up in the IS300 housing. If the pinion shaft was the same length and spline...
Forum: Southeast 01-22-2017, 04:14 AM
Replies: 632
Views: 145,402
Posted By nocoolname
2013 BRZ limited, Somerset, KY That's...

2013 BRZ limited, Somerset, KY



That's usually the fall meet. The summer meet is at Kentucky Speedway though.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-23-2016, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,492
Posted By nocoolname
Thanks, I didn't even think of looking in the...

Thanks, I didn't even think of looking in the factory service manual. I'll just do the pedal dance from now on or go through my OFT. I'm going to flash back to stock and re-test Monday so I'll have...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-14-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 60,048
Posted By nocoolname
BR-Z limited, put an FR-S front end on when I...

BR-Z limited, put an FR-S front end on when I finally rebuilt it and started driving it. I actually plugged the sound generator to make it quieter. This thing isn't getting the ear bleeding exhaust...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-12-2016, 01:05 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 60,048
Posted By nocoolname
What is this "too loud" thing you speak...

What is this "too loud" thing you speak of?
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