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Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 08-16-2022, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1,268
Views: 839,430
Posted By jimmillion
Summer, really brings out the beauty in world...

Summer, really brings out the beauty in world rally blue.

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Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 02-05-2017, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,494
Posted By jimmillion
I also curbed my rocker panel a few weeks ago....

I also curbed my rocker panel a few weeks ago. The body shop I was recommended to by my PDR guy suggested letting them blend the paint on the lower half and re-clear coating the whole panel, ie the...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-16-2016, 11:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 893
Posted By jimmillion
I would go plasti dip. It's cover the...

I would go plasti dip. It's cover the imperfections better then another coat of paint would, especially if it's only for winter rims.

Just be aware that you'll need three cans to get enough of a...
Forum: Canada Classifieds 11-09-2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,695
Posted By jimmillion
Ok btune, after much headache they are now 97-98%...

Ok btune, after much headache they are now 97-98% clean of plasti dip. Please tell me you still need them.



Had you in the back of my mind after spending 3 hours over two days of peeling and...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-20-2016, 07:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,186
Posted By jimmillion
Driving in Traffic - the ZEN approach

http://zenmoments.org/zen-traffic-warrior/

Was thinking of making a video of this myself, but then came across this video that explains the creeping technique perfectly.

Who else here uses...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-11-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,435
Posted By jimmillion
So these corners you're attacking. Are they the...

So these corners you're attacking. Are they the tight 90° right hand corners at intersections or are they more the large sweeping corners? Since knowing what you're up against will help us in knowing...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-10-2016, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,198
Posted By jimmillion
Assuming you haven't already, my suggestion would...

Assuming you haven't already, my suggestion would be to have your home dealership cut the key for you and ask them if they could talk to a dealership on your end that they could ship the key to and...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-03-2016, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,812
Posted By jimmillion
Since it's down there, i would just smooth out...

Since it's down there, i would just smooth out the rough edges with a knife and then touch it up with a thick layer of touch up paint. After you get some paint on it I doubt you'll think about after...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-29-2016, 06:49 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 124,873
Posted By jimmillion
For those coming to this thread for DD alignment...

For those coming to this thread for DD alignment advice, figured I'd share mine that I'm finally happy with.

No two alignments are the same, but my advice for all the DD drivers with new coilovers...
Forum: Canada Classifieds 07-20-2016, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,067
Posted By jimmillion
SLVRSRFR that thread is exactly where I got the...

SLVRSRFR that thread is exactly where I got the idea from haha. Angle grinding out the fender will be the next hurdle, but it's summer and I have the tools so I'm gonna give it a shot.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-15-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,803,668
Posted By jimmillion
me to, my man, me too, luckily the owner is a...

me to, my man, me too, luckily the owner is a standup guy who let me use it for an afternoon.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-15-2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,803,668
Posted By jimmillion
Finally got some proper shop time 140058 ...

Finally got some proper shop time

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So installed new wheels and lowered it on ST Coilovers I've had laying around since last fall.

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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-12-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,850
Posted By jimmillion
New to 2016 Konig Rennform 18x8.0+40

Rim Spec: Konig Rennform 18x8.0+40 (weight 18.62lbs!!)

Tire Spec: Hanhook Ventus V12 evo2 225/40R18 all around

Lowered on ST Coilovers: appox 30mm

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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-24-2016, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,321
Posted By jimmillion
Did you use an allen key and or a socket to keep...

Did you use an allen key and or a socket to keep the strut barrel from spinning when you tightened the top bolts? This would of required a pass through socket/wrench

I believe you may have spun...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-21-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,927
Posted By jimmillion
Since looks is what you're going for it seems,...

Since looks is what you're going for it seems, buy the cheapest coilover kit as an interm solution until you can afford the bags.

ST colivers and or BC superlows come to mind which are both under...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-21-2016, 11:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,927
Posted By jimmillion
You're going to need coilovers to get the...

You're going to need coilovers to get the spring/spring perch clearance to run that wheel/tire size... no way around it. Forget the eibach springs and buy any coilover kit. wider wheels will only...
Forum: CANADA 06-13-2016, 05:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,483
Posted By jimmillion
Try calling your local Subaru dealership. I was...

Try calling your local Subaru dealership. I was surprised to see that mine here in sauga had a display of it.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-17-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,458
Posted By jimmillion
Raising it up for winter should be fine. Which...

Raising it up for winter should be fine. Which ever bc's you buy get the one with min setting between 0.8-1 and you should be fine. Don't forget to do realignments every time you adjust the height,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-13-2016, 11:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,543
Posted By jimmillion
Plastic dip peels off easist if you put on at...

Plastic dip peels off easist if you put on at least three coats.which isn't that hard to do if you buy three cans.

Also make sure you mask off the tires, since it's hard to remove overspray...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-02-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,297
Posted By jimmillion
To elaborate on what murdoc means; with the new...

To elaborate on what murdoc means; with the new stiff suspension of the kw's your stock HP tires will feel like they bounce and loose traction much easier then with stock suspension. If you drive...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-08-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 34,523
Posted By jimmillion
A heads up. With this colour combo in direct...

A heads up. With this colour combo in direct sunlight light it could look a bit bluish.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-28-2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 85,607
Posted By jimmillion
134389 Here's how they look after...

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Here's how they look after everything. The treads are coated in anti-seize just happens to look like the silver I painted the shock bodies.

Just gotta wait on replacement rear seats...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-28-2016, 10:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,780
Posted By jimmillion
So I bought mine secondhand and didn't realised...

So I bought mine secondhand and didn't realised until now that they're missing the rear spring seats. Do you think I can get away with using the stock rear seats?

EDIT: nvm did some googling and I...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-28-2016, 01:23 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 85,607
Posted By jimmillion
I brought these used off a guy who had them on...

I brought these used off a guy who had them on for a couple of winters.

Zinc coating bascailly wore off, probably due the brake dust more then anything. Brake dust is pretty crossive shit.

I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-17-2016, 10:37 AM
Replies: 3,507
Views: 1,111,171
Posted By jimmillion
133420 Someone with the power toss this on...

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Someone with the power toss this on the first post.
Forum: CANADA 09-16-2015, 10:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,668
Posted By jimmillion
Voted! Great car and build journal. You...

Voted!

Great car and build journal. You should link the journal in the orig post. Since that's the gem behind your build. I really enjoyed reading the progression man.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-28-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,185
Posted By jimmillion
It may not be a spring, but could be your brake...

It may not be a spring, but could be your brake pad unsticking from the rotor. Sometimes rust forms over night and you hear a pop when they separate.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-27-2015, 01:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,108
Posted By jimmillion
Like RJason said above the only real fix is to...

Like RJason said above the only real fix is to improve your technique.

But with that said, I too have been reading up a lot lately on transmission related additions. In the end I put in an order...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-11-2015, 09:44 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,803,668
Posted By jimmillion
Found the label maker at work today lol. ...

Found the label maker at work today lol.

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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-06-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,280
Posted By jimmillion
Don't forget to drain the catalytic convertor...

Don't forget to drain the catalytic convertor fluid before opening up that muffler bearing housing. ;)
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