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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-17-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,361
Posted By Westen86
The stock platform is made to take advantage of...

The stock platform is made to take advantage of the 215 tires. When you put big sticky tires (The Conti ECS is a fantastic tire) on with no suspension changes, you overwork the front tires and that...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-16-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,549
Posted By Westen86
Panasports are very diverse and highly...

Panasports are very diverse and highly customizable. They are used on EVERYTHING in vintage racing. They have a 10" wheel for the OG Mini. You could probably order exactly what you want straight from...
Forum: Software Tuning 06-14-2022, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,796
Posted By Westen86
Im no tuning expert, but it sounds like the tune...

Im no tuning expert, but it sounds like the tune is expecting full E85 and getting E60-70. Knock is never good. I advise bringing it to a tuner and backing it off a bit.
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 04-29-2022, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,578
Posted By Westen86
I bought a 2013 FRS in 2016. I have put 60,000...

I bought a 2013 FRS in 2016. I have put 60,000 miles on it without issue. I am passing on the recall as well. Unless I find a Toyota tech that has done a lot of them, I dont trust a random Toyota to...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-29-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,155
Posted By Westen86
Why has nobody mentioned Trailing Arm bushings....

Why has nobody mentioned Trailing Arm bushings. The thrust of the wheel goes straight through the trailing arm. Allowing it to move forward and backward.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-06-2022, 12:29 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 30,918
Posted By Westen86
I think it has to do with how good an automatic...

I think it has to do with how good an automatic is. Does anybody complain about the 1-speed transmission in the Koeniggsegg Regera? No. I think if we were dealing with an unresponsive slushbox auto...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-31-2022, 10:19 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 20,465
Posted By Westen86
"For a dual-purpose car, engine oil needs to be...

"For a dual-purpose car, engine oil needs to be at least 220 degrees F to burn off all the deposits and accumulated water vapor. For every pound of fuel burned in an engine, the combustion process...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-30-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,490
Posted By Westen86
I am no expert on this, but from all the digging...

I am no expert on this, but from all the digging Ive done on oil for this chassis, 10w50 is ok to run in this car. Many have gone the 5w30 route for daily driving. Some even 5w40 or 0w40, especially...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-25-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 29,936
Posted By Westen86
Ive been running them for two summers. I can say...

Ive been running them for two summers. I can say they are not amazing. The Continental Extreme Contact DW I had before were far better. Especially in the wet. They have grip when its dry, but the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-25-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 78,351
Posted By Westen86
I also think this. It will either be a FWD...

I also think this.

It will either be a FWD Hyperhatch, or the equivalent of a Tacoma TRD Pro
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-18-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,856
Posted By Westen86
Im sorry, but what is that stamped steel...

Im sorry, but what is that stamped steel triangulated piece that connects to the steering rack? Is that on later model cars? Ts or TRD part?

**EDIT**

Its a new brace on the 2022 cars. I will...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-03-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 31,157
Posted By Westen86
TRD is very much of the time, a trim package....

TRD is very much of the time, a trim package. Just like SS and R/T. But if you dig through the TRD catalog, its full of amazing products. Toyota doesnt like people messing with their engine...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-02-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,806
Posted By Westen86
Youre looking for a catted+resonated front pipe....

Youre looking for a catted+resonated front pipe. JDL is the best option there is. But price will be your limiting factor. Get ready to spend $500+. I have a header, OP and catback. Front pipe is...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-28-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,440
Posted By Westen86
WinMax W3 worked pretty well for me. The car has...

WinMax W3 worked pretty well for me. The car has never been to the track, only daily miles. They squeal sometimes, usually pretty loud. They lose bite when its cold. But Ive heard the W4 is the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-23-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 144,381
Posted By Westen86
2.5" I.D., Bolt spacing will be the tough part....

2.5" I.D., Bolt spacing will be the tough part. The OE Gruppe-S gaskets supplied were 2" or 2.25" I.D. and were too small for the pipe size.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-09-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 833
Posted By Westen86
https://www.motorsportweek.com/wp-content/uploads/...

https://www.motorsportweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-Abu-Dhabi-Grand-Prix-Thursday-1-750x500.jpg
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-17-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,449
Posted By Westen86
Ill land a hand on something.

Ill land a hand on something.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-16-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,134
Posted By Westen86
This sounds similar to Hyundai and Kia parts...

This sounds similar to Hyundai and Kia parts problems. They are the same part number, but one brand want twice as much.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-23-2021, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,605
Posted By Westen86
Nobody noticed? "What's my exhaust called?" ...

Nobody noticed?

"What's my exhaust called?"
"Its Nameless"

Thats funny.
Forum: Software Tuning 09-25-2021, 10:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,752
Posted By Westen86
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooNzIq40Mic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooNzIq40Mic
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-14-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,825
Posted By Westen86
https://memegenerator.net/img/images/300x300/72620...

https://memegenerator.net/img/images/300x300/72620850.jpg
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-30-2021, 05:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,389
Posted By Westen86
A stiffer front swaybar only is very common. Try...

A stiffer front swaybar only is very common. Try your options, just make sure the front is stiffer than stock.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-30-2021, 09:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,389
Posted By Westen86
You already have good shocks in the car. And...

You already have good shocks in the car. And youre not running big tires. My vote is RCE Yellow springs and done. My thinking is that the "street" oriented eibach springs being much stiffer in the...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 07-19-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3,770
Views: 491,924
Posted By Westen86
The factor that brought that severe accident...

The factor that brought that severe accident penalty down is the fact that it was lap 1. In the middle of a race it would have been a 20sec stop and go.

I know what Lewis was trying to do. He was...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-29-2021, 06:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,885
Posted By Westen86
CSG Touring sounds like an excellent choice...

CSG Touring sounds like an excellent choice provided you have the budget. The HKS Ive seen as low as $525. That was a little while ago. Just Google "FRS BRZ HKS HI-POWER V2".
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-28-2021, 01:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,885
Posted By Westen86
There is no slip-in silencer, thats just what HKS...

There is no slip-in silencer, thats just what HKS call the fatter rear section muffler. The V1 is the chrome fart can that hangs below the bumper. Ill try to get a video.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-28-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,885
Posted By Westen86
Maybe there is a difference of definition on...

Maybe there is a difference of definition on "DRONE". Maybe. Being loud doesnt mean it drones. Its when the exhaust resonance vibrates inside the car. My muffler delete droned right at 2700rpm. This...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-08-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,447
Posted By Westen86
I can say with mild experience that the FK510...

I can say with mild experience that the FK510 breaks slowly. It feels like a soft sidewall tire that you can feel give gradually. The only other tire Ive pushed on is a Conti EC-DW, the old Extreme...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-07-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 39,502
Posted By Westen86
That elbow coming off the air box..... idk.

That elbow coming off the air box..... idk.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-26-2021, 11:29 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,073
Posted By Westen86
FingerPrints Workshop and his 1984 Fiero...

FingerPrints Workshop and his 1984 Fiero restoration. Done 100% in his barn.
PETROLICIOUS

Otherwise all of the above.
Jimmy Broadbent and his Sim to real life racing driver with Praga.
Gears...
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