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Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-02-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 30,078
Posted By Lynxis
It's been a couple years since I updated this...

It's been a couple years since I updated this thread. There was a whole pandemic between my last post and today so this is gonna be a pretty long one.

I still have my BRZ. I finished paying it off...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-10-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 22,143
Posted By Lynxis
CP all around.

CP all around.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-10-2023, 04:17 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 22,143
Posted By Lynxis
Also, my mistake, I wrote down that I'm on C21...

Also, my mistake, I wrote down that I'm on C21 but this is incorrect, I'm using the CSG CP compound which is basically their general purpose/dual duty pad.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-05-2023, 05:47 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 22,143
Posted By Lynxis
I'm running matching rear pads in OEM caliper.

I'm running matching rear pads in OEM caliper.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-01-2023, 11:02 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 82,452
Posted By Lynxis
Wheels are 17x9 +40 Alignment is -3f/-2.2r...

Wheels are 17x9 +40
Alignment is -3f/-2.2r camber, 0 toe
Tires are Falken RT660 245/40r17
No rub at all, even under hard track driving.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-04-2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 22,143
Posted By Lynxis
I have purchased the CSG kit with this caliper. ...

I have purchased the CSG kit with this caliper.

http://midnightwanderers.com/car/brz-bbk-1.jpg

http://midnightwanderers.com/car/brz-bbk-2.jpg

I can confirm that you have to remove the entire...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-26-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,947
Posted By Lynxis
That's right, this is how I did my car and it's...

That's right, this is how I did my car and it's been good for regular driving and track days.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-25-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,947
Posted By Lynxis
1. A brand new from factory, bone stock car,...

1. A brand new from factory, bone stock car, isn't height adjustable so you won't be able to corner balance even if you wanted to.

2. After installing coilovers and setting ride heights is...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-05-2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 49,512
Posted By Lynxis
If you're having trouble getting a hold of RT700,...

If you're having trouble getting a hold of RT700, I'm just going to recommend Canadians source Castrol SRF React which is a similar class of fluid. A single flush of the stuff is completely fine for...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-25-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,269
Posted By Lynxis
They feel good, mine are mostly for track use but...

They feel good, mine are mostly for track use but I usually street drive them to the track most of the time. The only real thing I can say about them for daily driving is that I notice the steering...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-24-2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,269
Posted By Lynxis
Konig Hypergram are a nice wheel, flow formed for...

Konig Hypergram are a nice wheel, flow formed for ~1000 USD although these are manufactured in China if that matters to you. Here are mine which are 17x9 +40.

...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-06-2023, 08:55 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 228,805
Posted By Lynxis
Brake Pad Manufacturer (F/R): Carbotech Caliper...

Brake Pad Manufacturer (F/R): Carbotech
Caliper (F/R): OEM F/R
Rotor Size (F/R - IE OEM or specify): OEM F/R
Compound (F/R): XP10 F/R
Tires: Falken RT660 245/40r17

Feedback:
For reference,...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-13-2022, 03:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,042
Posted By Lynxis
My experience is that the 660s can take a bit...

My experience is that the 660s can take a bit more heat than other tires in it's class. I'm primarily HPDE/lapping and just do autocross when something local is going on but at the very least, they...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-03-2022, 04:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,745
Posted By Lynxis
I think the SS1 would be great for your use case....

I think the SS1 would be great for your use case.

I can tell you those gold 6 spoke wheels are a 5x100 bolt pattern, 71mm center bore, 17x7 et42 and they fit over the RR Racing BBK I had when I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-30-2022, 02:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,734
Posted By Lynxis
I'm not trying to say it won't help but I'm just...

I'm not trying to say it won't help but I'm just trying to hedge expectations, not all aero is created equal and aero benefits are course dependent. I'm just advocating that the money is better spent...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-29-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,734
Posted By Lynxis
Aero mods are a touchy subject for these cars,...

Aero mods are a touchy subject for these cars, they don't really have the power to push past the drag penalty incurred by meaningful amounts of downforce so most people would suggest that you do what...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-27-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,515
Posted By Lynxis
I should clarify that I'm not counting autocross...

I should clarify that I'm not counting autocross which is a different beast in my opinion. But at the track, at least around here, Miata's have been declining since 2019 to the point that the last 3...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-26-2022, 12:29 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,515
Posted By Lynxis
Edit: I'm going to preface this with an edit...

Edit: I'm going to preface this with an edit becauset I realize that something I take for granted but is likely the biggest contributor of problems; basic maintenance. Everything written below is...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-26-2022, 01:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,247
Posted By Lynxis
Just a follow-up to this, my wheel isn't rubbing...

Just a follow-up to this, my wheel isn't rubbing at all, it's actually my mud flap dragging on the ground on hard right handers. They are the stiff Rokblokz plastic flaps and make quite the noise...
Forum: Canada Classifieds 05-03-2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,807
Posted By Lynxis
In fairness here, inflation has been driving up...

In fairness here, inflation has been driving up the prices of everything. Regarding back ordered items, depending on what you were buying, it wasn't uncommon for certain items to be back ordered for...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-02-2022, 12:04 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 82,452
Posted By Lynxis
I got a set with the machined lip for track use....

I got a set with the machined lip for track use. I'm lowered about 1.25 inches on RCE SS1.


http://midnightwanderers.com/car/brz-konig-hypergram.jpg
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-06-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,462
Posted By Lynxis
I'd tell you not to bother with anything in the...

I'd tell you not to bother with anything in the Max performance category. It is supposed to be a bridge between mostly pure street tire like UHP and a track tire like EHP but it does neither...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-02-2022, 10:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,462
Posted By Lynxis
If you don't hoon, then 99% of your driving will...

If you don't hoon, then 99% of your driving will be within the limits of any streetable tire. The only real benefit is improved panic stop braking distances.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-08-2022, 09:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,559
Posted By Lynxis
Definitely something to consider depending on the...

Definitely something to consider depending on the tire and setup. In my particular case, I'm not too concerned, my experience with the wear on the set of RS3s I had suggests I'd probably just break...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-06-2022, 08:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,559
Posted By Lynxis
I'm personally in no rush, these are basically...

I'm personally in no rush, these are basically dedicated track tires and track season doesn't start until late April for me so I can definitely wait for availability if I need to. I'm looking into...
Forum: CANADA 12-25-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,633
Posted By Lynxis
+1 for this in particular. I was buying...

+1 for this in particular. I was buying Hypergrams in the special finish and everyone else was quoting me ~330/wheel and they asked a little over 270/wheel so it was $200 less for the set. Got them...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-08-2021, 03:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,791
Posted By Lynxis
Konig Hypergram Metallic Carbon with Machined Lip...

Konig Hypergram Metallic Carbon with Machined Lip are an option. A bit difficult to find this particular finish for our cars but they look great to me.
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-14-2021, 06:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,745
Posted By Lynxis
Was out doing autoslalom today. Still running...

Was out doing autoslalom today. Still running Falken FK510, and the SS1 with -3f/-2.2r alignment, same as my last track day. Classed in STX on account of the suspension but I won't even be...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-07-2021, 02:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,745
Posted By Lynxis
Finally got some track time last weekend so I can...

Finally got some track time last weekend so I can give some track impressions on the SS1. For reference, I was driving on regular street tires (225/45/r17 Falken Azenis FK510) so regardless of...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-11-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1,897
Views: 177,050
Posted By Lynxis
I personally know a lot of people who buy large...

I personally know a lot of people who buy large Trucks/SUVs for no other reason than because they perceive them as being safer than smaller vehicles. The idea being that they don't want to be the...
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