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Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-12-2023, 08:05 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,228
Posted By RedReplicant
Last NASA event of the year went pretty smoothly,...

Last NASA event of the year went pretty smoothly, didn't drive real well and corded my other set of RC1s but I pipped the 5 record by .030s for a win. Got to play with my collection of rear bars...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-22-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,228
Posted By RedReplicant
Alright - on Saturday I tried running the same...

Alright - on Saturday I tried running the same tires from High Plains Raceway. Ended up lowering the front of the car a bit, played with the knobs, and swapped the front tires to the rear.
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-24-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,228
Posted By RedReplicant
I only got a session and a half yesterday, both...

I only got a session and a half yesterday, both with passengers, because of a dumb mistake on my part. Caught 2nd instead of 4th at the top of 3rd right before entering the bowl, clutch immediately...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-20-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,228
Posted By RedReplicant
Some measuring today tells the tale. ...

Some measuring today tells the tale.

Fortunately, you can tilt the strut out from under the car and swap springs without pulling it off the knuckle. Ignore the oil ring, it is clearly slider...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-15-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,228
Posted By RedReplicant
Alright, that was a long weekend. It is pretty...

Alright, that was a long weekend. It is pretty rare for me to say, but I actually had a ton of fun - everyone I met was super nice and helpful, the track was absolutely insane, and the weather was...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-07-2023, 11:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,939
Posted By doward
My Kmiata rolled off my 2post finally so i was...

My Kmiata rolled off my 2post finally so i was able to get the BRZ in and address a couple updates.

New style heim joint 949 endlinks for the Xidas, and their new velco shock covers went on during...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-11-2023, 12:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,417
Posted By RedReplicant
Mine showed up, half way done with the install...

Mine showed up, half way done with the install (complications with something else). These things are a work of art.

Figured I'd toss in a few pics

https://i.imgur.com/tE2RKFb.jpg...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-16-2023, 11:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,939
Posted By doward
Back to SCCA STX duty. Interior back in, 93oct...

Back to SCCA STX duty. Interior back in, 93oct back in, stickers off.

This weekends course was very power-friendly, and I got raw timed by a handful of things, including this Focus RS, an STU...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-25-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,939
Posted By doward
Since I was here in August(best lap on Pro course...

Since I was here in August(best lap on Pro course at that event was a 1:38.1), the class has had a few changes in the rules.
-Down to 14.5:1 from 14:1.
-A-arm penalty down from .7 to .5
-One free...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-15-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,939
Posted By doward
In a perfect mix of exact science,...

In a perfect mix of exact science, procrastination, bigger priorities and regular life, I have managed to make only one change at a time. So, even though I knew the parts combo was "wrong" I waited...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-11-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,939
Posted By doward
https://youtu.be/wtgYFTGakdI NASA Great...

https://youtu.be/wtgYFTGakdI

NASA Great Lakes
Mid Ohio Sportscar Course, Club Course layout w/chicane.
August 27, 2022

Second place lap by .023 seconds. :(
Second place again Sunday, but no...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-31-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,939
Posted By doward
Ricardo's full aero, 255/10" RC1s2 S2K: He had...

Ricardo's full aero, 255/10" RC1s2 S2K:
He had 20 more WHP, only weighed 50lbs more and had actual aero.
I was taking the same aero penalties, but couldn't get my car any lighter, nor had any...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-28-2022, 08:43 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 35,228
Posted By RedReplicant
Did some hose work at NAPA today, picked three...

Did some hose work at NAPA today, picked three candidates.

https://i.imgur.com/kwIZaRm.jpg

Ended up settling on an 8721 and trimming the plastic harness mount a bit, which I probably didn't...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-10-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 110,201
Posted By Blaise
Emilio - just wanted to say how much I appreciate...

Emilio - just wanted to say how much I appreciate this thread. Took a few years off from tracktime (had 6 miatas before, thus knowing about 949) and after a weekend at ORP in my DD BRZ I'm re-hooked....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-24-2022, 12:30 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 42,596
Posted By Re_Invention
As the beautiful leg that is pictured in the 949...

As the beautiful leg that is pictured in the 949 post above, I can speak to the benefit of the wheel spacer.

Full disclosure; I'm a big fan of the product, this being my third steering wheel...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-23-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,836
Posted By Scubadriver
I was asked on FB so I will post it here as well....

I was asked on FB so I will post it here as well. These will easily clear AP Racing Sprint calipers. Of course, per the comments above, you will need a bit of a spacer in front to avoid rubbing at...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-18-2021, 09:51 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 42,596
Posted By GoKimiGo!
Probably the single best thing I've done to the...

Probably the single best thing I've done to the car has been this spacer. Now if only there was a shifter extension too.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-14-2021, 03:42 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 79,384
Posted By bellwilliam
Country: USA State: California Track...

Country: USA
State: California
Track Name/Configuration: ACS Roval
Time: 1:58.095
NA/Forced Induction/Swap: NA
Driver: William Chen


car mods:
Tires: Advan A052 245/40-17 on 949racing 6UL...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-28-2021, 12:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,842
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Let's talk about what happens when you add a...

Let's talk about what happens when you add a bigger front swaybar and keep the rear the same size (and no other changes).

For a given corner at a given speed:

A larger proportion of the weight...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-04-2021, 02:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,631
Posted By RayRay88
Thanks for getting back to me. I actually...

Thanks for getting back to me. I actually installed it this past weekend with zero issues. It was a lot easier than I thought. I'm always hesitant with the clock spring and the airbag but I made sure...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-24-2020, 08:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,060
Posted By DeliciousTuning
As a quick note to everyone, with the changes to...

As a quick note to everyone, with the changes to the business last year, I personally went back through all our 86/BRZ tunes and started from a blank canvas. I felt the way the tunes were being...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-01-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 398
Views: 110,201
Posted By turbofan
Now may be a good time to introduce myself to...

Now may be a good time to introduce myself to those who are following the thread.

Name's Ed, I am the one that answers the phones and emails here at 949Racing, working with you folks. So when you...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-04-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 174,826
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
How to screw up your cars handling and ride - step by step!

I remember the first time I drove a BRZ a little before it hit the streets and thinking....damn....Subaru/Toyota got serious.

Anyway, this is a list of things that I see owners doing to their...
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