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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-27-2023, 02:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,188
Posted By strat61caster
I wouldn’t be thrilled with that alignment but it...

I wouldn’t be thrilled with that alignment but it shouldn’t be awful. Check tire pressures and take it to a different shop imho, some shops have alignment racks way out of calibration and the fact...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-13-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,736
Posted By gkubed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCaPUYKs5Zc ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCaPUYKs5Zc


Reviving this old thread. Yeah, I dunno. Better than nothing but I think I'll stick with a traditional extinguisher at this time.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-12-2023, 08:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,812
Posted By traffic335
I had an extra set of 27/65/18s, so I had them...

I had an extra set of 27/65/18s, so I had them mounted for fitment to size up what I'm working with. Stock body before new front fenders and rolling the rear. It appears I will be able to run a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-10-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,812
Posted By traffic335
I was looking into this further and comparing...

I was looking into this further and comparing sections widths with what people have reported with the Victory Function and Todoroki fenders. I may be able to step up to a 285/645/18 DH Slick it...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-01-2023, 04:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,668
Posted By soundman98
heat soak failure from the muffler?

heat soak failure from the muffler?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-18-2022, 04:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,360
Posted By ravenwrx
I have a 2022 BRZ and here is what i did to help...

I have a 2022 BRZ and here is what i did to help the car rotate. I left the front suspension alone and bought take off suspension from a GR86 and the rear sway bar (which is just a 2017-2020 BRZ...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-08-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,452
Posted By CSG Mike
For me? a 10-15 heat cycle hoosier probably...

For me? a 10-15 heat cycle hoosier probably wouldn't have any tread left if I were looking for time. Let's pretend it did; we'd be talking several seconds.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-08-2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,452
Posted By ZDan
I found the RE71RS to be maybe a couple of ticks...

I found the RE71RS to be maybe a couple of ticks faster vs. A052 only in relatively cooler track temps (60F or lower and overcast or early in the day). Under "normal" conditions mid-day (clear...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-03-2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,452
Posted By CSG Mike
Without a spec tire and/or a budget cap, if you...

Without a spec tire and/or a budget cap, if you want the fastest setup, you'll need to always have fresh fast tires.

You'll need to make a judgement call on which events you can show up to with...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-27-2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,452
Posted By RedReplicant
I've been through at least a dozen sets on my old...

I've been through at least a dozen sets on my old TT4 S2000 and TT4 Miata.

They are one of the quicker 100TW tires, have a pretty decent lifetime, they make noise like a street tire (some people...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-27-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,452
Posted By NoHaveMSG
ZDan did a good comparison to the A052 and...

ZDan did a good comparison to the A052 and RE71RS.



Around here it depends on the organization. For groups that restrict most classes to 200TW the AO52 and RE71RS are still the two most...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-17-2022, 01:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,437
Posted By strat61caster
It’s the fact that there are 7 run groups, they...

It’s the fact that there are 7 run groups, they can call them whatever, but dividing an 8 hour track day into 7 pieces means each group is going to get only slightly more then an hour of seat time,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-12-2022, 02:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By CSG Mike
Turn your steering wheel less, coming out of the...

Turn your steering wheel less, coming out of the turn.

You're causing your own push.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-11-2022, 11:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By TommyW
to induce oversteer (rotate) you need to be...

to induce oversteer (rotate) you need to be braking properly and not accelerating, that will always push. Try that skidpad when they wet it. Use crappy tires with no traction. Skid pad is more car...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-11-2022, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By NoHaveMSG
Put new tires on, they are done at that point.

Put new tires on, they are done at that point.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-08-2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,826
Posted By CSG Mike
You can break this down into 2 stages 1. ...

You can break this down into 2 stages

1.

Hybrid S + best helmet you can afford
Optional: full fire gear

2.

Full cage + seat + harnesses
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-07-2022, 11:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,826
Posted By EndlessAzure
Opinions vary, but for me the moment a 5/6 point...

Opinions vary, but for me the moment a 5/6 point harness goes in the car it's time for a roll hoop.


The roll hoop (otherwise called a half cage) can prevent spine compression in the event of a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-07-2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,826
Posted By norcalpb
Stock safety equipment imo until you get a cage....

Stock safety equipment imo until you get a cage. If you roll your car and your roof collapses, that HANS device may prevent your neck from bending and bad things may happen.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-21-2022, 09:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,908
Posted By Autoxer62
That's easy, some old VP forgot the name, so...

That's easy, some old VP forgot the name, so marketing decided to re-name the tire in their honor.

CRS = Can't Remember Stuff
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-19-2022, 04:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,908
Posted By ZDan
My understanding is that CR-S is unchanged from...

My understanding is that CR-S is unchanged from CR-1, name change only, izzat right? I ran the CR-1s a couple of events last year and honestly the lap times were within margin of error and my...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-19-2022, 10:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,908
Posted By ZDan
RE71RS vs. old A052s at Thompson (CT)

Did Thompson Speedway road course with COMSCC last Friday/Saturday.
1st sessions day one were on old A052s (one pair totally slick), I did a best lap of 1:22.3 on them with some understeer with the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-28-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,186
Posted By ZDan
Thanks everybody! I'm going to see where I am at...

Thanks everybody! I'm going to see where I am at max with camber plates plus max with crash bolts and go from there. Should be around -4* I think.

In my experience there should be a quite broad...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-27-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,186
Posted By Goingnowherefast
At -3.8 my pyrometer still said I need more...

At -3.8 my pyrometer still said I need more negative camber. These McPherson strut cars basically need all the static negative camber they can get.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-15-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By RedReplicant
My suggestion to you is to email or call...

My suggestion to you is to email or call Zeckhausen and ask what the rotor part number is for the 82-827-00F1-R7 kit. They are super responsive and helpful every time I've messaged.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-13-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,711
Posted By Ultramaroon
My very first thought. Only controversial when...

My very first thought. Only controversial when not understood.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-13-2022, 03:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,711
Posted By geraldjust
Controversial take but I wouldn't recommend...

Controversial take but I wouldn't recommend lithium ion batteries for these cars. These cars were actually meant for AGM type. So the charging curve for the current sensor/temperature sensor. They...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-12-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,660
Posted By Ultramaroon
https://i.imgur.com/72tZq0R.jpg How...

https://i.imgur.com/72tZq0R.jpg


How prophetic -__-
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-12-2022, 05:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,660
Posted By Sapphireho
It was tide?

It was tide?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-09-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,098
Posted By ZDan
100psi seems unusually high, excessive even... ...

100psi seems unusually high, excessive even...

https://www.rymax-lubricants.com/updates/what-is-high-oil-pressure-and-how-to-solve-it/
The ideal oil pressure varies depending on the car brand...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-09-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,098
Posted By NoHaveMSG
"the oil was full and golden." :bs:

"the oil was full and golden."

:bs:
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