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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-13-2024, 09:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 706
Posted By H1C
GeraldJustProjects also suggested to put in a US...

GeraldJustProjects also suggested to put in a US ABS controller. He said the engine and main body ECUs have nothing to do with the odometer calculation.


He's right. I just found out that the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-28-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,643
Posted By H1C
If it's true that Ace hasn't yet shipped one unit...

If it's true that Ace hasn't yet shipped one unit of this version, it seems the only way anyone could know how it dynos is if they were privy to the results of pulls that Ace themselves have done...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-28-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,643
Posted By H1C
I'm looking into replacing my Tomei EL and OP...

I'm looking into replacing my Tomei EL and OP with this one. Ace told me that they have not yet shipped a single unit of this version.


They also told me that stiffer engine mounts and ceramic...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-20-2019, 09:33 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,237
Posted By H1C
I think the internets may also be overlooking the...

I think the internets may also be overlooking the vehicle context for high caster settings: usually it's heavy German cars with 0 negative camber and little or no ability to add more from the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-17-2019, 09:11 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,237
Posted By H1C
This is another reason why I was not fond of 7+...

This is another reason why I was not fond of 7+ degrees of caster when I had adjustable front LCAs. With 4 degrees of static camber and 7 degrees of caster, your front wheels will cut increasingly...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-30-2019, 06:05 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 85,313
Posted By H1C
Interesting -- maybe the Toyota part number for...

Interesting -- maybe the Toyota part number for the engine harness incorporates all of the electrical harnesses.


In any case, I will definitely go for the updated '14 Subaru engine harness when...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-06-2019, 10:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,936
Posted By H1C
Lol yeah... pulling and replacing the tranny to...

Lol yeah... pulling and replacing the tranny to change the TOB has to be the most unpleasant job I've done on this car.

I dented my oil pan by over-jacking the engine after the jack got bumped...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-04-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 33,087
Posted By H1C
Ultramaroon, how hard is it to remove that front...

Ultramaroon, how hard is it to remove that front bearing retainer/quill?


I've been chasing a small oil leak since I changed my TOB and clutch last fall. At first I thought it was the oil pan,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-29-2019, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,237
Posted By H1C
Do you have some way of making sure that the...

Do you have some way of making sure that the suspension settles and unbinds on the scale pads?:



https://robrobinette.com/corner_weight.htm
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-29-2019, 09:33 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 30,220
Posted By H1C
I can't say for sure, but I would guess somewhere...

I can't say for sure, but I would guess somewhere between 0.5 and 1 deg more than stock. As soon as I installed mine I slid them to the minimal setting, and that got me 5.7 - 5.8. I would say the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-22-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,237
Posted By H1C
Yes, the heights are even in the front, as...

Yes, the heights are even in the front, as measured by the threads on the shock bodies. The RR is 2 mm lower than the LR, again as measured by the threads. I tried to get a 0 rake as measured at...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-20-2019, 10:58 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 30,220
Posted By H1C
Thank you to everyone for sharing your setups --...

Thank you to everyone for sharing your setups -- it's interesting to see the variation.

Here's mine; I don't go to National events and probably won't ever be able to. But my car, driven by my...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-20-2019, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,237
Posted By H1C
You got your cross weights closer to ideal than I...

You got your cross weights closer to ideal than I did.



FWIW this is the most helpful explanation that I've encountered of what the goal of corner balancing is:

...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-23-2019, 09:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,879
Posted By H1C
I think this would do the job if you want to...

I think this would do the job if you want to mount on the small side window:


https://olivmounts.com/products/oliv-magnetic-suction-cup-mount


I have the one that mates to a ProClip dash...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-22-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,319
Posted By H1C
Lots of good tips already in this thread -- I'll...

Lots of good tips already in this thread -- I'll throw in a couple:


That one hard-to-reach header nut (on the driver's side I believe it was) -- you can get a ratchet or torque wrench on it with...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-01-2019, 10:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,518
Posted By H1C
Ground Control is another option for plates that...

Ground Control is another option for plates that won't add to ride height and will increase compression stroke.



I got mine in the member classifieds here and love them: they have a...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 12-14-2018, 08:49 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 219,987
Posted By H1C
Sorry that you lost your 86 -- especially after...

Sorry that you lost your 86 -- especially after putting all that work into this job -- I hope you're ok!


I'm probably just being overly sensitive to noise. It's definitely a lot healthier...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 12-12-2018, 10:59 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 219,987
Posted By H1C
I tackled this job about six weeks ago. Thank...

I tackled this job about six weeks ago. Thank you so much to the OP and to everyone who shared tips from their experience doing this job -- they were all very helpful.

I have to say that this...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-13-2018, 12:23 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 111,337
Posted By H1C
My car (not me driving) won my SCCA region's...

My car (not me driving) won my SCCA region's championship this year:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXOku1S8Iek


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUOBxP6iLxo


Jay beat a multiple...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-23-2018, 12:26 AM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,135,355
Posted By H1C
Thought I'd provide an update on this front-end...

Thought I'd provide an update on this front-end bobbing/jiggliness with my MCS 1-way non-remotes, in case someone else with motorsport-type dampers encounters a similar issue:


I wound up...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-05-2018, 08:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,799
Posted By H1C
I see what you did there :) I...

I see what you did there :)





I wanted to test this again today, so I sprayed the whole perimeter of the trunk, including the top edge, pointing the hose gun down the rear windshield; up...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-03-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,799
Posted By H1C
Thanks -- yeah I've read that thread. I have...

Thanks -- yeah I've read that thread. I have aftermarket rear top mounts and have never noticed water in or near them. I've also confirmed that I have the frame rail plugs installed.


I used...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-02-2018, 11:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,799
Posted By H1C
PSA: Found a pool of water under spare tire in trunk

It's been raining all week where I am. I was installing a rear strut tower brace this evening and noticed a pool of water under the spare. It was the only area of the trunk that was wet. Looking...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-14-2018, 01:11 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,237
Posted By H1C
With the amount of additional caster you can get...

With the amount of additional caster you can get from camber plates, probably not. You'll get more dynamic camber as you steer, a stronger self-centering effect in the steering, and a slightly...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-13-2018, 12:12 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,237
Posted By H1C
I recommend also that you look into GC's rear top...

I recommend also that you look into GC's rear top mounts, if they still make them. They add about an inch of bump travel in the rear, where our cars need it more than in the front.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-12-2018, 11:45 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,237
Posted By H1C
At their minimal settings, my caster is at 5.8...

At their minimal settings, my caster is at 5.8 driver's side, 5.6 passenger. I think, but am not sure, that that's what my caster was with the OEM top hats. If they have 0.5 deg of adjustment as...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-12-2018, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,237
Posted By H1C
Your Firestone alignment is nearly identical to...

Your Firestone alignment is nearly identical to the one I got at my local Firestone -- I have 0.1 deg more camber front and rear. I still get a little more wear on the outside edge of my RE-71s in...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-27-2018, 12:55 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 111,337
Posted By H1C
I plan to -- my goal from now on is to get...

I plan to -- my goal from now on is to get myself/my car in a position to be accelerating through the apex cone on every turn. Never still be on the brakes (/lifting/otherwise slowing down) or be...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-24-2018, 04:15 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 111,337
Posted By H1C
Here's how my pro friend has explained it: you...

Here's how my pro friend has explained it: you don't want a car that rotates too easily when driven under the limit, because at the limit it will be too difficult to control and you will have to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-23-2018, 10:11 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 111,337
Posted By H1C
The difference between a pro and an ok autocrosser

To be clear, I'm not the pro, my friend is. To give a bit of background: he used to pro-am rally back in the 80's and 90's, and used to go to national auto-x events, but does it only for fun...
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