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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-30-2022, 04:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,437
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I just swapped to T2s from my V3s. I went 85,000...

I just swapped to T2s from my V3s. I went 85,000 miles on them. 85,000 miles of Chicago roads, weekend autocross, and 6 salt-covered winters. They were definitely in need of a rebuild by the end, but...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-24-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,793
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I never said the Conti ECS was a 200TW tire. I...

I never said the Conti ECS was a 200TW tire. I should have omitted your first sentence from my quote. I had no issue with that recommendation.

Really, I only took issue with this part of your...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-21-2022, 11:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,793
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I think wet weather use is a fair concern for a...

I think wet weather use is a fair concern for a street driven vehicle. It's easy enough to say, "Just slow down," but when you find yourself in a sudden torrential downpour on the highway, and are...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-16-2022, 07:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,592
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Meh, I just replaced literally everything up...

Meh, I just replaced literally everything up front EXCEPT the subframe with only a set of jackstands. The only bolts with over a 100 ft-lb torque spec are the two bolts securing the knuckle to the...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-11-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,474
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Haha, since you mentioned it, I sell push button...

Haha, since you mentioned it, I sell push button switches for the heated switch area now. As with my other switch panels, the faceplate is black, anodized aluminum with drag-engraved labels. Also as...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 08-06-2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 84,910
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Apologies if this has already been stated, but I...

Apologies if this has already been stated, but I wanted to further add some information I hadn't seen mentioned:

OP provided the following link to the Hyundai part on Amazon:...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 07-14-2022, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,868
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I mean, you might as well get the option even if...

I mean, you might as well get the option even if you don't plan on using it. It's not like you pay per option, ya know? Or are you trying to ration how many switches you need to use? Even then you...
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 07-11-2022, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,043
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Being on the forum ****ing around at work is...

Being on the forum ****ing around at work is different than actually needing the forum while working on your car trying to get it ready FOR work ;)
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 07-11-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,043
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Site Maintenance Timing

Out of curiosity, was the downtime for site maintenance yesterday specifically timed by the admins of this group, or is this one of many sites hosted on a server somewhere, with no say in when...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-10-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,802,049
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Finally got all my switch panels wired up! ...

Finally got all my switch panels wired up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t24mPSTR4d8
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-26-2022, 07:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,474
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Fair enough. I'll also add that my KW V3s have...

Fair enough. I'll also add that my KW V3s have the same mileage on them, and still turn as smoothly as the day I bought them. Plastic collars FTW!
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-17-2022, 06:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,228
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I mean, my 2015 BRZ has Valet Mode, but that's...

I mean, my 2015 BRZ has Valet Mode, but that's because I asked for it as part of my ECUTEK tune. It does exactly what you are describing. 50% throttle limit in all gears, with a progressively lower...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-11-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,231,914
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I made some new things. I think they look quite...

I made some new things. I think they look quite good!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-04-2022, 06:39 PM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,802,049
Posted By Stang70Fastback
So I didn't do something to MY car, but I did do...

So I didn't do something to MY car, but I did do something to lots of other folks' cars by turning my personal "BRZ cubby switch panel" project into an, "Ok fine, I'll 3D-print a few for some local...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-02-2020, 09:37 AM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,802,049
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Because I live in Chicago, and people here have...

Because I live in Chicago, and people here have the driving skills of a dead, decomposing squirrel. And the merge ones are on my otherwise miserable daily commute, where I entertain myself by boxing...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-02-2020, 09:15 AM
Replies: 19,878
Views: 8,802,049
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Didn't do anything to the car, but made a silly...

Didn't do anything to the car, but made a silly video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCz-oh8sLHc
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-13-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 21,310
Posted By Stang70Fastback
A few months later: "tHeSe cArS aRe CrAp, aNd So...

A few months later: "tHeSe cArS aRe CrAp, aNd So uNreLiAbLe!!!"
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-08-2020, 08:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,935
Posted By Stang70Fastback
They could only deliver vehicles from the factory...

They could only deliver vehicles from the factory when it isn't raining (or in an enclosed shipping container), and instruct the dealership not to wash the vehicle at all before delivering it to the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-08-2020, 08:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,935
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Why? Every car in the world is like that. That's...

Why? Every car in the world is like that. That's how chemistry works, lol.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-08-2020, 06:33 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,935
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Yes. Rotors will rust literally within MINUTES of...

Yes. Rotors will rust literally within MINUTES of getting wet. They are cast iron. It is completely normal, and will wear off after a few minutes of driving. They can even rust so quickly that it can...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-08-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 60,850
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Ahh. Lol. Well the headlights on this car are...

Ahh. Lol. Well the headlights on this car are decent, but when driving at night on un-lit rural roads through forest preserves full of wild animals, more light is always better. Once you experience...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-08-2020, 12:47 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 60,850
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I just finished installing a light bar on my car....

I just finished installing a light bar on my car. It is wired up to the high beam circuit, and controlled by an illuminated toggle switch in the cabin. The switch simply "enables" the light bar,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-30-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,662
Posted By Stang70Fastback
You can also lower your car on the cheap by...

You can also lower your car on the cheap by drilling a few holes in your tire sidewalls...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 12-29-2019, 01:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,203
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Rigid Industries SR-Series Pro Light Bar on my BRZ

Just thought I'd share a video overview/demo of the light bar I just installed on my BRZ. My god what a glorious difference this thing makes on rural roads at night. Makes the stock BRZ high beams...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-24-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,684
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Finnneeee. I added a small disclaimer.

Finnneeee. I added a small disclaimer.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 12-24-2019, 12:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,684
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Don't listen to all these guys. That oil is fine....

Don't listen to all these guys. That oil is fine. You just need to put in less to make up for the added viscosity. It's about 3x thicker than normal oil, so only put in about a third as much after...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-17-2019, 03:12 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 74,897
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Got it last night; installed it this morning....

Got it last night; installed it this morning. Took 30 minutes. Thought I'd share a video of it doing its thing (second half of the video.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knMtY6Cnoig
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 12-13-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,656
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Check out my blog post. I have some details on...

Check out my blog post. I have some details on how I hardwired mine to the fuse box. TL;DR, use the STOP light fuse for always on, one of the two P.POINT fuses for switched power, and use the bolt at...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-01-2019, 02:27 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 74,897
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Nicely done, sir! Can't wait to receive my...

Nicely done, sir! Can't wait to receive my Trac-Box! The switch panel in my car, which is the original one I made by hand before turning to 3D printing for "mass production" is also made of clear...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-28-2019, 04:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,457
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I'm doing $10 off any switch panels with switches...

I'm doing $10 off any switch panels with switches through Monday :)
Just need to use the code "BRZMasterRace" during checkout.

www.seriesblueadventures.com/shop
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