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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-06-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,579
Posted By Molez93
Seeing DocWalt's reply prompted me to chime in...

Seeing DocWalt's reply prompted me to chime in too...
With 200TW tires, I went 39 autocross events and roughly 10 track days without any obvious signs of hub wear. Admittedly, I have no idea if and...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-11-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,670
Posted By Molez93
Another OP update: Still no issues a couple years...

Another OP update: Still no issues a couple years and ~4-5k miles later. I'm planning to complete another round of tranny and differential fluid changes this month. Will update again with what I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-05-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 18,763
Posted By Molez93
For clarification, what exactly is the "5 Button"...

For clarification, what exactly is the "5 Button" press Kyle references a couple posts ago? Is that a 5 second hold of the traction control button or something else? TIA
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-08-2023, 09:52 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,237
Posted By Molez93
Speaking of DocWalt, depreciation, and racing a...

Speaking of DocWalt, depreciation, and racing a generally competitive BRZ...
4 years into racing his old BRZ locally, my depreciation is probably zero. Sure, lots of that is COVID induced market...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-21-2022, 09:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,680
Posted By Molez93
For what it's worth, my costs to run a two-day...

For what it's worth, my costs to run a two-day weekend at Watkins Glen with the local BMW club (Genesse Valley Chapter) are basically $650. For those in the most common run groups of intermediate or...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-02-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 16,869
Posted By Molez93
We’re probably in agreement on the vast majority...

We’re probably in agreement on the vast majority of the challenges and reality. However I don’t see a point system as a fix though, because the real issue is many new people grossly overestimate...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-28-2022, 08:23 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 16,869
Posted By Molez93
^ Partially true. I would argue the frustrated...

^ Partially true. I would argue the frustrated new-ish person ought to consider the right vehicle & prep as a necessary but very much insufficient criteria for success. I suspect most people in this...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-03-2022, 10:58 PM
Replies: 628
Views: 248,558
Posted By Molez93
I don’t recall who gave me the recommendation,...

I don’t recall who gave me the recommendation, but I went through Performance Shock Inc in Sonoma CA. Jayme is the name of the contact/tech/sales person who I worked with then. (I became a bit pushy...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-15-2021, 11:35 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,411
Posted By Molez93
^ I agree 100% about his setup being balanced...

^ I agree 100% about his setup being balanced really well. The car is just so enjoyable to drive/race!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-31-2021, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,414
Posted By Molez93
I love how quickly you went from delivery to...

I love how quickly you went from delivery to track. Until your post, I *had* been pretty proud of taking my 17 Focus RS to Watkins Glen immediately after the break-in miles were on the odometer.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-30-2021, 10:06 PM
Replies: 366
Views: 52,895
Posted By Molez93
Every time. Only exception is if it won’t take...

Every time. Only exception is if it won’t take because the oil temp is too low as of my first run. Same thing for track days. I *hate* not being in complete (ok, “nearly” complete) control of the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-18-2021, 11:05 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 22,801
Posted By Molez93
I had that thought-good to know I wasn't too...

I had that thought-good to know I wasn't too crazy for considering it. With the A052s arriving next week, I'm good for now.
Might miss out on that alternative warehouse idea if I wait and supply is...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-25-2021, 11:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,670
Posted By Molez93
OP here... No meaningful insight beyond the...

OP here... No meaningful insight beyond the replies to the thread. FWIW, mine has been fine since the fluid change (and before) and I've done nothing "new" to it. Last summer included its typical...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-23-2021, 10:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,179
Posted By Molez93
The shorter sidewall gets you better torque. I’ve...

The shorter sidewall gets you better torque. I’ve been trying to use up some 245/45 sized tires at the track: They came with car when I bought it; figured why not...

A basically stock BRZ walked...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-01-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 248,558
Posted By Molez93
This thread covers several topics and I can only...

This thread covers several topics and I can only speak of my own experience owning these coil overs with a substantially modified suspension. When paired with a larger front sway bar and thick end...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-12-2020, 10:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,221
Posted By Molez93
I’ve found the measurements helpful when repeated...

I’ve found the measurements helpful when repeated on the same tire set over months+.
It pretty much just puts a number on what seemed obvious, but I use it anyway. My new RE71s started at ~65....
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-15-2020, 12:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,345
Posted By Molez93
OK. I'm convinced my cheap-o tester(s) are likely...

OK. I'm convinced my cheap-o tester(s) are likely worse than simply assessing based on known age, appearance, and brake performance. Ive had enough strange results over the years: better off simply...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-13-2020, 03:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,345
Posted By Molez93
Maybe I'm reading this idea the wrong way, but...

Maybe I'm reading this idea the wrong way, but I've seen similar ones in other replies too: "Just bleed them more often."
That's fine, and my plan to a point. The idea a system might require a full...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-12-2020, 02:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,345
Posted By Molez93
0% = Ideal 1-2% = OK, pretty typical for old...

0% = Ideal
1-2% = OK, pretty typical for old fluid in the first year or two.
~3% = Time to change, preferably soon.
4%+ = Change it now. You're risking brake performance from overheating/boiling...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-06-2020, 09:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,670
Posted By Molez93
I already shopped for used trannys on eBay. $500...

I already shopped for used trannys on eBay. $500 and an opportunity to do my first transmission swap if it fails... could be worse. I'm definitely prepared to just drive it- heck, I was already.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-06-2019, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,673
Posted By Molez93
+1 While I understand the "but it doesn't...

+1
While I understand the "but it doesn't really matter" idea, I've come to appreciate the satisfaction of playing within the rule set even when the mod isn't a substantive one. Heck, I even put...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-03-2019, 08:37 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,673
Posted By Molez93
"Solo Board" as in local folks perhaps offering...

"Solo Board" as in local folks perhaps offering their opinions? I'm probably no more qualified than a local folk either, but DocWalt's point was going to be mine... How can it NOT be legal if it adds...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-09-2019, 09:04 PM
Replies: 968
Views: 192,237
Posted By Molez93
Depending on how bad your alignment is, that...

Depending on how bad your alignment is, that alone could be some of the issue. My guess though is it's old, not-so-grippy rubber or simply lack of surface grip.

My own well aligned car was the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-11-2019, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,673
Posted By Molez93
Mine has two Sparco racing seats. Research...

Mine has two Sparco racing seats. Research indicated they only saved 8 lbs off of OE or about 36 lbs as installed.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-01-2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,673
Posted By Molez93
Agreed. It is an excellent site. Lots of room,...

Agreed. It is an excellent site. Lots of room, decent grip (~90% asphalt, 10% concrete). I'm biased as I am a Finger Lakes Region guy who helped/is helping, but impressions were quite positive last...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-01-2019, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,673
Posted By Molez93
Not like most of you STX regulars know who the...

Not like most of you STX regulars know who the heck I am, but I'm definitely going. It will be just my 2nd autocross event in the car. Been racing a blue BStreet Focus RS the past couple years.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-29-2019, 12:44 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,318,457
Posted By Molez93
https://cny-scca.com/solo/rules.php Old data,...

https://cny-scca.com/solo/rules.php
Old data, but decent for starters I hope.

Go to Classing Guidelines in the middle of the 2nd paragraph.

This is just a summarized list, but it sounds like...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-01-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,673
Posted By Molez93
One last post on this for now. Should have...

One last post on this for now.
Should have watched that SPC bushing video earlier. Without doing so, I had zero chance of understanding what the problem truly was. Thanks for your patience.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-01-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,673
Posted By Molez93
Also found a Whiteline option which I think I'd...

Also found a Whiteline option which I think I'd read others were using. ...
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