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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-01-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,385
Posted By falcon_wizard
I had both the ds2500 and ds1.11. The 1.11 are in...

I had both the ds2500 and ds1.11. The 1.11 are in a complete different category and much more durable than the ds2500 for track use, and can still be used on the street with minimal fuss and little...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-22-2023, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 864
Posted By falcon_wizard
It probably goes without saying, but to add to...

It probably goes without saying, but to add to the above I would offer a reliable and experienced tuner and tune for reliability. 300whp on stock internals (depending on the dyno it came from…) may...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-06-2023, 05:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,763
Posted By falcon_wizard
So I thought I would offer some early feedback of...

So I thought I would offer some early feedback of my first experience using the new hawk ER-1 endurance pads on my Turbo BRZ on my first track/hpde day of the season. I can’t talk about longevity...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-12-2023, 05:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,850
Posted By falcon_wizard
It seems to vary by province, but in QC it indeed...

It seems to vary by province, but in QC it indeed appears to be as you stated above. What threw me off is that while I was shopping for a new car last year, I never noticed a case where a new car was...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-28-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,821
Posted By falcon_wizard
Certainly… Time will tell, but the 2nd gen seems...

Certainly… Time will tell, but the 2nd gen seems to have a bit of reinforcements in the engine and tranny department relative to the first gen, which has been modded reliably to 270-300whp or more...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-25-2023, 08:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,821
Posted By falcon_wizard
Considering how many people modded their...

Considering how many people modded their 86/brz/frs on this forum, I’m surprised to see most post indicating it’s best not to mod it :-) this platform is a canvas for people to make it what they want...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-07-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,294
Posted By falcon_wizard
Well at least he gave you a point-by, I’m sure he...

Well at least he gave you a point-by, I’m sure he learned a thing or two following you. Lots of track width left on the table and missed apexes.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-07-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,440
Posted By falcon_wizard
Original owner, 2013, about 140k km daily driven...

Original owner, 2013, about 140k km daily driven all year with studded winter tires in Quebec (real :-) ) winters and performance tires for HPDEs in summer :-) Not a show car by any means, but still...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-26-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,827
Posted By falcon_wizard
I echo the above as well… regarding 5 point...

I echo the above as well… regarding 5 point harnesses, I thought I’d share a video that I think challenges the assumption that a 5 pt harness is inherently safer than a 3 pt harness…...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-26-2022, 09:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,751
Posted By falcon_wizard
You are absolutely right… I realized the...

You are absolutely right… I realized the incoherence of the words after I wrote it… what I meant was that I was able to get very good threshold braking distance with them, such that it was not a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-26-2022, 07:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,751
Posted By falcon_wizard
I’ve been running studded nokian hakkapelliitas...

I’ve been running studded nokian hakkapelliitas and had the non studded version before that. Personally unless someone has to regularly go in underground garage where studded tires are forbidden,...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-16-2022, 06:44 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,931
Posted By falcon_wizard
I run Ferodos DS2500 on the street and find them...

I run Ferodos DS2500 on the street and find them great for street use, but I can confirm they are not holding up to any substantial track use even on 300TW tires. My experience is that while they can...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-15-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 53,487
Posted By falcon_wizard
Very nice to see some tuned results for the 2.4,...

Very nice to see some tuned results for the 2.4, thanks for sharing. The tuned version with the header is in the same ballpark to what my stage 1 turbo (reliable/conservative) configuration was...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-30-2022, 08:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,198
Posted By falcon_wizard
Actually I have the four Verus Eng hood louvers...

Actually I have the four Verus Eng hood louvers as well. It did help, essentially offsetting a bit the added heat as my driving improved. I don’t use the rain guards during hpdes but put them back...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-05-2022, 09:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,815
Posted By falcon_wizard
Due to living in (very) cold climate and using my...

Due to living in (very) cold climate and using my car year round (down to -30deg), I went with the dual radiator/oil cooler from Jackson racing on my gen1, and it has been performing great for 3+...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-13-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,997
Posted By falcon_wizard
My BRZ is my all year daily, and I’ve been doing...

My BRZ is my all year daily, and I’ve been doing anywhere between 2-4 days of HPDEs er season over the last 4 years, so that’s the kind of use case I’m in. If you plan to do it longer term vice only...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-11-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 31,314
Posted By falcon_wizard
Personally considering my BRZ is my daily all...

Personally considering my BRZ is my daily all rear round, and I use the trunk very often to go skiing or trekking, the relatively spacious trunk for a sports car with seats folded down allowing for...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-16-2021, 09:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 13,217
Posted By falcon_wizard
Mine is black and gets compliments even when it’s...

Mine is black and gets compliments even when it’s dirty like hell… I live on a dirt road so detailing is a fools errand… people can recognize a natural beauty even through the mud :-)
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-16-2021, 06:24 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 21,137
Posted By falcon_wizard
I think the confusion came from a mistake by...

I think the confusion came from a mistake by media in the early press releases where the CR was indicated as 13.5. I suspect they mixed it with the steering ratio which is 13.5:1, but since then the...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-15-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 21,137
Posted By falcon_wizard
Based on the Gen2 having gone increased...

Based on the Gen2 having gone increased displacement and NA, I do not see any reason why this car would go FI out of the factory in this generation, if ever. Imho, anyone not satisfied with the car...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-15-2021, 07:12 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 188,840
Posted By falcon_wizard
For me simple reasons: -built engine -turbo ...

For me simple reasons:
-built engine
-turbo
-low mileage
-oil cooler
-improved brakes
-reliable,well sorted and in top condition
-I love my car after 8 years as much as the first day....
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-08-2021, 12:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,584
Posted By falcon_wizard
Just for kicks, Looking at the power/weight ratio...

Just for kicks, Looking at the power/weight ratio of the gen2 against the WRX and 2.0 Supra, on paper the gen2 BRZ is just below both of them. So the specs we see may very well be such that these...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-11-2021, 01:13 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 39,551
Posted By falcon_wizard
Lol… indeed… I don’t care for the HP rating...

Lol… indeed… I don’t care for the HP rating difference, it means nothing… my interest was more on the CR from an FI potential standpoint.

Cheers
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-10-2021, 07:55 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 39,551
Posted By falcon_wizard
I was wondering about that… that would be good...

I was wondering about that… that would be good news if it stayed at 12.5, as there is lots of experience with boosting at that CR, especially where E85 is not available…

Some websites actually...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-09-2021, 10:01 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 74,792
Posted By falcon_wizard
I just looked at my last dynos done on a MAHA...

I just looked at my last dynos done on a MAHA which I understand provide both crank and wheel power pretty accurately, and depending on the boost level, the loss from crank to wheel HP varies between...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-05-2021, 07:08 PM
Replies: 428
Views: 74,792
Posted By falcon_wizard
It’s interesting you say that, in my last HPDE...

It’s interesting you say that, in my last HPDE event, my instructor had a brand new M2, and so I took the opportunity to sit shotgun with him during one session on track, back to back after my own....
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-03-2020, 06:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,834
Posted By falcon_wizard
Here’s an excerpt from the subaru website that...

Here’s an excerpt from the subaru website that would support your hypothesis...

6-Speed Manual or Automatic with Paddle Shifters

Choose between the control of the standard close-ratio 6-speed...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-02-2020, 06:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 15,834
Posted By falcon_wizard
For what it’s worth, I was boosted on a stock...

For what it’s worth, I was boosted on a stock block & pump gas up to 9psi, and when I decided to have my engine built, I had asked to maintain the 12.5 comp ratio to keep low end throttle response...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-19-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 548,996
Posted By falcon_wizard
From my perspective, its the TQ increase in the...

From my perspective, its the TQ increase in the main power band that will be most significant to the overall enjoyment of the car. One can always want for more power, but once it gets driven, I...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 04-12-2020, 09:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,410
Posted By falcon_wizard
It you set it up properly the first time, you...

It you set it up properly the first time, you won’t regret it. With the added power of E85, it may be worth putting the wagner adjustable pcv valve on your list as well. People talk a lot about catch...
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