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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-18-2023, 11:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,066
Posted By Jyn
Good tips. I don't like harness bars so BK is...

Good tips. I don't like harness bars so BK is out. I was between Dashbuilt and Walker, just depends on who can schedule me but I trust either for a half cage. No plans to w2w this car yet.


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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-10-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,066
Posted By Jyn
Roll Bar / Half Cage Questions

I currently use a Simpson Hybrid S with OEM airbags and a Sparco Halo seat for HPDE and Time Trial, but I am seriously considering removing OEM safety system and getting a roll bar (aka half cage?)...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-28-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 17,199
Posted By Jyn
This is awesome. Ever come down to Texas?

This is awesome. Ever come down to Texas?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-23-2020, 01:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,055
Posted By Jyn
Yep, the problem is the Motul RBF. Both 600 and...

Yep, the problem is the Motul RBF. Both 600 and 660 need bleeding pretty frequently.

Endless or Castrol will run a full season without much need for maintenance. It's worth the extra cost once you...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-23-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,641
Posted By Jyn
Sport mode on the '13-'16 is quite intrusive. ...

Sport mode on the '13-'16 is quite intrusive.

Track mode on the '17+ is what sport mode should've been. It allows more slip/yaw before interjecting. There's a nifty OEM chart that shows the level...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-12-2020, 12:31 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 17,709
Posted By Jyn
Been a few years since I updated this. Long story...

Been a few years since I updated this. Long story short, I've been running the car through various HPDE events and just beginning time trials with NASA and track battle/time attack with Gridlife. So,...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-12-2020, 12:08 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 49,791
Posted By Jyn
Just got back home from running NOLA Motorsports...

Just got back home from running NOLA Motorsports park with Gridlife. It was a fun track and I can't wait to go back.

Was doing okay in Time Attack Saturday until I spun a few times and ended up...
Forum: Southwest 10-14-2020, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,912
Posted By Jyn
Got a few of us from Austin 86 Club and Houston...

Got a few of us from Austin 86 Club and Houston 86 Club registered.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-01-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 49,791
Posted By Jyn
Update on the Mocal sandwich plate adapter fix:...

Update on the Mocal sandwich plate adapter fix: seems to have fixed the issue. Haven't noticed any leaking oil from there after taking it out on several hot track days.

Here's some fun from Eagles...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-16-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,332
Posted By Jyn
Primacies are fine for beginner drivers. Learn...

Primacies are fine for beginner drivers. Learn car control and slip angle at slower speeds and cheaper cost. My normal path for most drivers is to start on Primacy, move to 300ish tw like an Indy...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-15-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,332
Posted By Jyn
Ignoring parameters like cost/fuel/fitment, if...

Ignoring parameters like cost/fuel/fitment, if chasing a laptime is the objective, then the debate between smaller width and larger width tires (+- ~20-30mm) comes down to a pretty simple question:
...
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-14-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,403
Posted By Jyn
https://youtu.be/pqxW9UNMBUU in case it doesn't...

https://youtu.be/pqxW9UNMBUU in case it doesn't show for others. I had to click reply to see the YouTube link.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-08-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 49,791
Posted By Jyn
Wow, almost a year since I've last updated this...

Wow, almost a year since I've last updated this thread. I've slowed down (lol) on the number of track days I go to as a lot of my money and effort goes towards home ownership nowadays. Also doesn't...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-08-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,052
Posted By Jyn
Start at mid damping settings and get an...

Start at mid damping settings and get an alignment. Airlift dampers are fine and the car can drive well with them.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-06-2020, 11:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,052
Posted By Jyn
So go ahead and ask...

So go ahead and ask...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-06-2020, 11:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,632
Posted By Jyn
Welcome. Megan Racing is generally...

Welcome. Megan Racing is generally bottom-of-the-barrel in terms of quality. The price often reflects that. For platforms that aren't as popular with the aftermarket, companies like Megan Racing are...
Forum: Southwest 08-27-2019, 05:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,036
Posted By Jyn
Don't know if you are on Facebook, but posting in...

Don't know if you are on Facebook, but posting in Austin 86 Club will get faster responses.


Driveway Austin is a neat little place broken into 3 configurations -- L1 is a short (think, go-kart)...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-27-2019, 01:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,461
Posted By Jyn
JDL usually does a tax return sale. I highly...

JDL usually does a tax return sale. I highly recommend the JDL product line.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-25-2019, 01:26 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 49,791
Posted By Jyn
So I have the ACE header dynoed (dyno'd?), but...

So I have the ACE header dynoed (dyno'd?), but unsure whether I should start a new thread with my thoughts or just dump it here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMLkkjBVw4E



93 octane:...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 662
Views: 107,584
Posted By Jyn
Well of course not. FA24s don't do that. :bonk:

Well of course not. FA24s don't do that. :bonk:
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-22-2019, 12:46 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 49,791
Posted By Jyn
For anyone following along, I've been tracking on...

For anyone following along, I've been tracking on my AirLift set up for about 3 years now. Normal track use wears down components much faster than daily, so I've been meaning to refresh my suspension...
Forum: Southwest 06-21-2018, 01:27 PM
Replies: 1,828
Views: 458,042
Posted By Jyn
I see your location as Austin.. You can try...

I see your location as Austin.. You can try posting it on the Austin 86 Club facebook page, as many of those members don't frequent the forums.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-19-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 34,899
Posted By Jyn
I can't believe I'm reading concerns about...

I can't believe I'm reading concerns about "modifying your exhaust system is illegal" on a forum dedicated to a sports car in a section about modifying components of your car... I'm so confused.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-13-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,265
Posted By Jyn
The latest SpeedSecrets podcast, they speak about...

The latest SpeedSecrets podcast, they speak about practicing LFB on the street first. In fact, every instructor I've had has suggested starting to practice heel-toe and LFB on the street, in a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-13-2017, 11:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,265
Posted By Jyn
This thread, summarized.

This thread, summarized.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-13-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,499
Posted By Jyn
You need better tires then.

You need better tires then.
Forum: Southwest 10-10-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 1,828
Views: 458,042
Posted By Jyn
I believe I have a full OEM airbox set up....

I believe I have a full OEM airbox set up. Located in Pflugerville, north of Austin.

I'll check my garage this week, but lmk if you're interested in purchasing it. It's dusty and needs some...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-06-2017, 04:57 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 49,791
Posted By Jyn
So, it's been about 2 years since I've updated...

So, it's been about 2 years since I've updated this thread. Since then, I've almost completely ditched "cosmetic" mods and was completely taken over by the #trackdaybro bug.

But I've still kept...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-05-2017, 02:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,205
Posted By Jyn
cus you half ass stuff, not quarter ass it.

cus you half ass stuff, not quarter ass it.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-04-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,947
Posted By Jyn
Yes, you are correct. It is known that gas...

Yes, you are correct. It is known that gas stations were selling fuel whose storage tanks were compromised with water after Hurricane Irma years ago, same thing was happening with Harvey. Dealers...
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