TiC needs 3 testers...
 

For our new solid steering rack bushings...

Some background - while we can test until the cows come home we really like to get unbiased third party feedback.

We do this so we know we're not releasing a part with blinders on.
We also do this to get third party feedback.
we also do this to help give back to the community (we pick different reviews over time as we do this type of thing).

Requirements:

• Must be able to turn their own wrenches (Not interested in having shops do the install because at that point how can YOU do a complete review?)
• Must be able to install and review within 2 weeks of receipt of parts

Throw your name in this thread, and why we should pick you.

THIS THREAD. Really simple. If you flood my PM box you are not following the very first instruction so how can I expect you to follow the others?

Items that will help with selection:

• What's done to the car
• What you do with the car
• Perhaps some links to other reviews you have done so we know you are at least interactive and look to help the community

Once we have made out decision we will contact each person. It will do you absolutely no good to continue to ask once we have announced that the testers have been chosen.

I expect to be able to pick the three testers by noon tomorrow.

And for an idea of what these new steering rack bushings look like:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Q.../brz_srb_1.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-f.../brz_srb_2.JPG

I'll go for it.

What's been done to the car:
Essex Competition Sprint Brake kit
OEM Crash bolts
Whiteline com-c top hats
17x8 RPF1s with 235/40 AD08s
Oil cooler this weekend
Eibach Sportline springs (currently off the car as Sebring was too rough with them)

What I do with the car:
Autocross, track days (4 so far since I got the car, 2 days next month) and daily drive. Approx. 16,000 miles on the car right now since May, 29, 2012.

Past Reviews:
Essex Brake kit: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=404
Sportline Springs: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14674

Why should I be picked?
I'll provide an honest opinion of them under varied driving conditions (street/autocross and track). I have a fair amount of experience with setup and various modications from my other cars. I also do all of my own work on my car (well outside of warranty of course), have plenty of tools, space, lift, etc to document the installation process as well. If selected I'll try to at least find an autocross in the area for the review (in regards to the time requirement) in addition to the daily driver side of the review. I'd have to update it at the end of feb with any differences noticed on the track.

Thanks for the opportunity.

What's done to the car
Essex/AP Racing Spring BBK
Crash Bolts
Tein SRC
17x8 RPF1
17x8.5 Advan RGII
17x9 tc105n
Berk axleback

What you do with the car
Canyons, meets, tracking, and testing new parts. ~17k on the odo., ~15 track days (lost count...)

Why should our car be picked?
Ourgoal is to provide the community with information on the most useful and cost effective mods.
Brake pad discussion: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23680
"Pedal Dance" testing: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25494
track testing: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25326

Can't go wrong with Dave-ROR
I would be able to do a review, however my car is a daily driver only and is not used in competition of any sort right now.
Reviews
MXP Exhaust
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ght=music+ears

Perrin intake review
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...+intake+review

Suspension mods on the car:
Tein H Tech springs
OEM camber bolts
TIC MC brace ;)
225/40 and 235/40R18 Continental DW's on 18x8 and 18x9 wheels
all bushings are currently stock

I should mention i am ordering an adjustable front sway bar tomorrow, i can wait to install it until after these so the results aren't skewed.

I have access to a lift every day of the week and would be able to post pics of the install.
@vubaru was wanting some steering rack bushings and has a good setup with RCE Yellows, front LCA bushings, rear crossmember bushings, etc.

What's involved with the install:

1) Get the car SAFELY up in the air.
2) Remove the undertrays.
3) Identify the steering rack bushings
4) Remove each bolt for the steering rack bushings
5) Pull away the rack from the front subframe
5a) You do NOT need to unbolt the steering rack knuckle/trunnion
6) Remove the stock steering rack bushings
6a) There are a number of ways you can do this. To KEEP the old bushings using a bearing press with the various adapters is a great way to do it.
7) Lubricate the o-rings on the new bushings (dishwashing soap works great for this). Avoid using something that is petroleum based as this will decay the rubber over time.
8) Push bushings into place. They are a split design so one goes in on the subframe side, and one goes in opposite the subframe side. You will need two bushings halves for each side (4 pieces total). When you push them in there will be some initial resistance and then the bushing will pop into place.
9) Apply some anti-seize to the new bolts provided.
10) Use the new washers provided.
11) Start threads on one side and then do the other
12) Tighten to 55 lbs.

Mike and Dave would be great, i will bow out of this one you will get better feedback from them :)

What about sending a set to RCE?

I'd be interested!

Here's a link to my build so far:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13381

What's been done:

KW V3 Coilovers
Vorshlag Camber Plates
Agency Power Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arms
Whiteline Subframe Inserts
Whiteline Positive Shift Bushing
Clutchmasters FX400 6 puck Clutch
Rays Gramlights 57Xtremes (18x8.5 Front/18x9.5 Rear)
Nitto Invo Tires (235/40/18 Front, 255/35/18 Rear)
P&L Motorsports Stage 1 Turbo Kit
P&L Motorsports Full exhaust system
Billet Pro Shop Short Shifter Kit
and a bunch of other stuff i can't remember off the top of my head...

I also installed everything on my car and wrote a DIY for clutch replacement. I intend to run this car at AutoX events and road course track days for fun.

Some links to posts I've done:

DIY Clutch Install:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25054

Clutch Review:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25022

BPS Short Shift Review:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24516

I have more stuff posted and if you need more examples just let me know!

What has been done to the car:

Power Mods:
-AP Lightweight Pulley
-TRD Drop In Air Filter
-Invidia Catback
-Motiv Concepts High Flow test pipe
-Braille 9 pound Lightweight Battery
-Dynotronics Tune
-(Headers & overpipe on order)

Suspension & Drivetrain:

-KW V3 Coilovers
-Vorshlag Camber Plates
-Cusco Front & Rear Strut Bars
-Cusco Rear Sway Bar
-Perrin Sway Bar End Links
-Cusco Front & Rear Member Brace
-Cusco Rear Control Arms
-AP Racing Front Sprint BBK
-AP C300 Brake Pads Front & Project Mu Club Racer Rear
-Spiegler SS Brake Lines F&R
-AP 600 Brake Fluid

Wheels & Tires:

Enkei RPF1'S 17X8 +45
Hankook RS3 245/40/17 F&R

Weds TC105N 17X9 +45
Toyo R1R 245/40/17 F&R

Interior & Exterior:

-Status Racing Seats
-Weight Reduction
-Custom Roll Bar
-G-Force 5 Point Harness
-Garage Defend Shift Knob
-Toyota Emblems
-Cusco F&R Tow Hooks
-DownForce Front and Side CF Aero
-Voltex Japan Type 2 Wing

What I do with the car:

-Track Toy, i attend the track at least once a month
-Timed events, im planing on entering global time attack but for now i do the h2r time trials.
-Cars&Coffee
-Canyon Carver

Here is my build thread:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9004

Why pick me?: I can provide the installation since i have access to al lift and shop tools, take pictures and provide a review on the part being used at the track where it all counts.

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I saw these in a pic posted by TIC a little while ago and was really excited. I cant wait to hear the reviews guys. Good luck to everyone.



Sent from mission control

now im all sad i wanted to throw my name in the hat but i cant do metal bushings in the auto-x class i run :( :( looks like a solid product

What's done to my car.

Eneos Motor Oil
Pentosin Transmission Fluid
Motul 300v Differential Fluid

What I do with my car

Daily Driver and track car. I take the car to the track 1 - 2 times per month. I've already taken it to the track twice and I've only just got my license plates last week. lol I'll be taking the car to Laguna Seca on Feb 3rd for a track day and I'll be at the track tomorrow night as well.

Why Pick Me?

I have access to lifts and do most of my own wrenching. Also, I write instruction manuals for installing Supercharger and Twin Turbo Kits for a living. ;) I enjoy writing and am very capable of doing a solid review.

Thanks,
-Mike Stark

Looks nice!

Now remember guys - this is independent testing/product feedback. We've done the testing and product iterations here, and have final product in hand that we're happy with. Thing is our happy may not be other people's happy, thus reason for the independent testing.

I will point out a couple of things - the people are chosen not by who we know, but who helps the community and provides realistic feedback. Also, these people are getting the parts for free so there is absolutely NO financial reason to sway their review.

damn you warm climate people!