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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 04-16-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,365
Posted By Wil
PM Sent.

PM Sent.
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-27-2018, 10:44 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 26,793
Posted By Braces
Look. The 4C is not for everyone. It's a small...

Look. The 4C is not for everyone. It's a small niche car. Obviously there is a small bunch of us crazy drivers that like the car. The Miata/FR-S/BRZ/86 makes more sense from a price/performance...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-01-2018, 07:18 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,312
Posted By JSube
I'm of the same opinion regarding how to get more...

I'm of the same opinion regarding how to get more power out of our cars, trying to keep under the line between enhancement and re-engineering. I've spent around $3500 on CSG's NA Power Pkg (you could...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-27-2018, 11:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,102
Posted By CSG Mike
I'll gladly demonstrate for you if you come out...

I'll gladly demonstrate for you if you come out to California!


Check out https://www.counterspacegarage.com/csg-competition-lugnuts-m12x125 They're made with SCM435, which is a chromoly alloy...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-04-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,312
Posted By Horrid_Funk
I got -2.3 on both sides by using two pairs of...

I got -2.3 on both sides by using two pairs of camber bolts. SPC 81305 and 81280. So it can be done without plates.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-01-2018, 12:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,102
Posted By CSG Mike
Center caps are always supposed to be removed for...

Center caps are always supposed to be removed for track use.

And yes, OEM brake pads are always insufficient.

I've posted thousands of times, that with even the most basic instruction, you will...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-20-2018, 12:22 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,312
Posted By CSG Mike
5 is the recommended starting point. This is...

5 is the recommended starting point. This is based on the relatively easy transition to the W5's torque curve; the W6 and W4 is not as natural to someone who hasn't tried race pads.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 04-18-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,661
Posted By bfrank1972
It does get a little louder compared to the stock...

It does get a little louder compared to the stock header but nothing crazy - it's probably one of the quieter header options out there having a cat and longer piping. Your setup might be slightly...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-01-2018, 08:42 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,312
Posted By Lynxis
Considering you mention having 50 minute...

Considering you mention having 50 minute sessions, and that you already have some track experience, normal advice may not suffice for your usage case.

Brake pads: Winmax W5 or equivalent brake pad...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-31-2018, 10:24 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,312
Posted By bmxr
I just wanted to chime in and agree with most of...

I just wanted to chime in and agree with most of what’s been posted. My 2017 PP has been great on track, even with the stock tires and not much else. Brake fluid is a must for any track car, and I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-28-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,312
Posted By CSG David
Brakes: Recommend a proper track pad. Many don't...

Brakes: Recommend a proper track pad. Many don't realize that a good brake pad actually does reduce consumption rate of this part. The higher end you go, the lower the future run cost. For an...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-28-2018, 01:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,312
Posted By TofuJoe
I have a 2017 BRZ with Performance Pack. Here's...

I have a 2017 BRZ with Performance Pack. Here's my 2 cents.

Pads: I went with Ferodo DS2500 because Winmax W5 were out of stock. The Ferodos squealed quite a bit during daily driving for the first...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-28-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,312
Posted By Jamestl
You're lucky with Palmer near you. It looks to...

You're lucky with Palmer near you. It looks to be a beautiful track!

A lot has been mentioned already so I won't belabor the points.

Brake pads: Beyond what's written, a cheap mod is the 911...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-28-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,312
Posted By FirstWinter
Brake Pads: Upgrade to a track pad ie: Winmax W6,...

Brake Pads: Upgrade to a track pad ie: Winmax W6, Project Mu 999, etc

Brake Fluid: Definitely upgrade. Don't forget to change out the clutch fluid too! It's the same thing ie: Motul RBF660,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-28-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,312
Posted By Azzudien
Do not buy the Jackson Racing oil cooler, it does...

Do not buy the Jackson Racing oil cooler, it does not fit on the 2017 PP cars because of the changed air box. But yes an oil cooler is a good investment.
I run Palmer also, 4 times last year and...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-28-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 28,312
Posted By Kordless
Brake Pads: Absolutely switch to a Track Pad,...

Brake Pads: Absolutely switch to a Track Pad, Track pad for the Track, Street pad for the Street.

Brake Fluid: Yes, switch to a quality fluid, Endless, Project Mu, or Brembo.

Hoses: Standard...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-15-2016, 05:06 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 109,267
Posted By DIY
Post Joel's BRZ - Mid Budget Time Attack Build

Hi Guys,

Just picked this up recently after many months of searching for a salvage car at auctions to build into a track car.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4241/35606767756_e405d84142_b.jpg
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-25-2015, 03:13 PM
Replies: 965
Views: 364,753
Posted By Vracer111
Anthony, if you want to save even more weight and...

Anthony, if you want to save even more weight and have and out of this world shifting experience, you should go with a CAE Ultra Shifter...it weighs like 3 lbs and replaces all of this:
...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 09-01-2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 79,165
Posted By CatDaddysBBQ
I feel you. My parent's never made me eat...

I feel you. My parent's never made me eat vegetables and i'm the same height. Now (as a 34yr old) I tease them about it. "You're LUCKY i didn't eat those carrots... I'd have been too big and you'd...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-18-2015, 01:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,550
Posted By bfrank1972
Hah I wouldn't say it's THAT bad :) Put a Greddy...

Hah I wouldn't say it's THAT bad :) Put a Greddy SP Elite on mine and it has a nice low thrum that actually reminds me of a modern 911 at idle and very low speed. It sounds pretty good to me, but...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 08-17-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 19,550
Posted By WolfpackS2k
Porsche 997 GT3

Only the 991 GT3 is PDK only. I'm fairly certain it wasn't even an option for the 997 GT3.

All you guys talking about being worried about the cost of crashing one at the track...ever heard of...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-13-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 697
Views: 438,744
Posted By dirtyy
Just started mine last night. Had it wrapped...

Just started mine last night. Had it wrapped pearl white. Tends to get dirty too quick though.
http://i59.tinypic.com/20kw4k6.jpg
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-24-2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,494
Posted By RustySocket
Having just come to the FRS from a Cayman S I...

Having just come to the FRS from a Cayman S I will have to second this statement with this caveat:


While you can certainly purchase a very nice 987.2 in the mid 30k to low 40k range you will...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-19-2015, 06:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,494
Posted By NLSP
Just got back from vacation with my friend. We...

Just got back from vacation with my friend. We rented a 991 Carrera base with PDK for a few days, and here are my impressions. Please note that the comparison I'm making is to my FRS; I don't...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-16-2015, 01:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,333
Posted By Shark_Bait88
Take it to the track

I know this sort of stuff has been discussed a lot before, but an article in R&T today brought the point fresh to my mind. I debated on where in the forums to share this, and since this seems to be...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-26-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 255,180
Posted By mrk1
New Billet stainless collector has arrived, 4-1...

New Billet stainless collector has arrived, 4-1 with Tial V-Band and EWG Stub included.
...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-25-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,494
Posted By Re~Mix
Believe me, the wheels are already in motion on...

Believe me, the wheels are already in motion on this plan. Goal is own a Porsche by the summer of 2016.

I can't help to think the Cayman S is a better fit for my driving style/pleasure. It's a...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-24-2015, 03:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,449
Posted By Books
Haven't updated in a year... so here's some...

Haven't updated in a year... so here's some picture updates:

Friend needed a jump haha
http://i.imgur.com/8331cba.jpg?1

Autocross
http://i.imgur.com/M7mKQbn.jpg?1

This winter was pretty...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 06-16-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,029
Posted By perryair
rented an ecoboost stang then test drove a BRZ

i've been following the twins since they were announced and waiting until the time and finances are right to get a brz. however, i recently travelled out of town and had the chance to rent a base...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-12-2015, 08:18 PM
Replies: 709
Views: 373,637
Posted By DSOmegaX
A very talented member of EightOne81...

A very talented member of EightOne81 (www.eightyone81.com) created a miniature version of my car. This involved custom made parts as well as decals. Not all the details made it in due to time and...
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