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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-26-2016, 04:41 PM
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Need help with NASA
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If you attempt to sign up for an event on the...
If you attempt to sign up for an event on the NASA site without a membership, it will add one to your cart, and you can pay for it at the same time. It is a pretty painless process.
I'll be at the...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-24-2016, 12:03 PM
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Got a track related question? I'll try to answer.
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FrX
I am currently running the PFC 08's all around,...
I am currently running the PFC 08's all around, and am liking them quite a bit. I am on my second set.
What are the advantages of going to the 13 in the rear? Once I wear through my current set, I...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
05-23-2016, 12:44 PM
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Verus Engineering Billet Clutch Fork and Pivot
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FrX
I don't know if this is a common problem on 86es...
I don't know if this is a common problem on 86es or not. However, this used to be a fairly common issue on older Nissans, and an upgraded Nismo clutch fork pivot used to be offered.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
05-06-2016, 09:18 AM
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Circuit of the Americas 29 April 2016 - 3:00.78
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FrX
A 2:50 is definitely doable. I was out there in...
A 2:50 is definitely doable. I was out there in Feburary and managed to get down to ~2:46 on Star Specs and an ACE header. My first weekend there and I am sure I was all over the place. There is...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-08-2016, 05:46 PM
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Towing your 86
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FrX
Some images where you can sort of see how I...
Some images where you can sort of see how I strapped down the car:
http://i.imgur.com/acz4qmP.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/rRfSZWE.jpg
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
03-07-2016, 01:05 PM
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Towing your 86
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I tow using the factory hooks in the front and...
I tow using the factory hooks in the front and straps through the wheels in the rear. Those Rennline hooks that IPGJames linked to look interesting though. I may pickup a set now that I know they...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
12-16-2015, 02:17 PM
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Ace 4-2-1 Header
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FrX
That's not a bad idea at all. Using bolts rather...
That's not a bad idea at all. Using bolts rather than the studs would probably give a bit more clearance when trying to get the overpipe in, too. I'll keep that in mind the next time it is apart.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
12-16-2015, 12:30 PM
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Ace 4-2-1 Header
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Did you drill out the header/overpipe connection...
Did you drill out the header/overpipe connection for new hardware? It looks like yours uses nuts/bolts. Mine came with studs and nuts, like a turbo header.
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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12-04-2015, 10:23 PM
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CSG and RCE tag-team suspension Q&A thread! Ask us anything!
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FrX
You sure that is not just a consequence of...
You sure that is not just a consequence of increased camber?
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
11-25-2015, 10:45 AM
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Engine from Auto car into a manual car?
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FrX
You will have to take off the vacuum pump on the...
You will have to take off the vacuum pump on the passenger cylinder head, too, and replace it with the block off plate that exists on the manual.
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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10-30-2015, 11:03 AM
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SPC Camber Bolts
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FrX
This is pretty much exactly what I am doing right...
This is pretty much exactly what I am doing right now. Fine adjustment is not easy, but I just have it set to the maximum amount available anyways....
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
10-16-2015, 09:35 AM
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10 twins registered for NOLA in Oct
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FrX
Rolling out. ...
Rolling out.
...
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Forced Induction
09-25-2015, 01:19 PM
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AVO Turbo Kit Owners Topic
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FrX
Roughly about 3k for the cost of the motor...
Roughly about 3k for the cost of the motor (salvage from a wrecked car) + a few random assorted gaskets/o-rings. Did all the work myself.
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Forced Induction
09-25-2015, 12:47 PM
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AVO Turbo Kit Owners Topic
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FrX
I replaced the whole motor because I totally...
I replaced the whole motor because I totally grenaded it. :slap:. Lol. Nothing to do with the leak.
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Forced Induction
09-25-2015, 09:46 AM
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AVO Turbo Kit Owners Topic
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FrX
My first motor leaked pretty bad on both heads....
My first motor leaked pretty bad on both heads. The new motor now (running it NA at the moment) does not leak a drop. I don't know if it was just an issue with the motor (early MY2013) or because...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
09-24-2015, 12:16 PM
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10 twins registered for NOLA in Oct
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FrX
Don't worry, I am NA right now, after replacing...
Don't worry, I am NA right now, after replacing the blown-up turbo motor.
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
09-19-2015, 10:57 PM
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Ace 4-2-1 Header
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FrX
Technically, I am upgrading from a turbo. Albeit...
Technically, I am upgrading from a turbo. Albeit via blown motor to stock motor with stock header to this. :burnrubber:
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Engine Swaps
09-09-2015, 02:04 PM
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Vorshlag LSX kit
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FrX
My (totally non-researched and unfounded)...
My (totally non-researched and unfounded) hypotheses would be that it is defaulting to a safe-at-speed level of boost. When it receives a CAN signal indicating that the car is traveling at a slower...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-29-2015, 10:42 AM
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10 twins registered for NOLA in Oct
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Posted By
FrX
Aye. A few of us from Houston are making the trip...
Aye. A few of us from Houston are making the trip over for the "NOLA Speed and Style" event.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-22-2015, 10:58 AM
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Finally looks like there is a proper bolt-in roll bar solution!
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FrX
Excited to see what you guys have in store.
Excited to see what you guys have in store.
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-14-2015, 10:21 AM
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"If you can read this, roll me over."
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FrX
Ouch. Awesome that the safety stuff did it's job....
Ouch. Awesome that the safety stuff did it's job. Glad you aren't too banged up. Reaffirms my decision to get a full cage put into my tin-can rallycross CRX (HF).
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
08-14-2015, 10:17 AM
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Finally looks like there is a proper bolt-in roll bar solution!
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22,172
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FrX
Does *anybody* make a decent bolt-in 4-point...
Does *anybody* make a decent bolt-in 4-point suitable for HPDE use?
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
08-04-2015, 07:32 PM
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48
RACECOMP ENGINEERING Street Camber Plates for Subaru BRZ & Scion FR-S
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FrX
The gear/adjustment mechanism is pretty spiffy.
The gear/adjustment mechanism is pretty spiffy.
Forum:
Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
Sponsored by 949 Racing
07-29-2015, 01:44 PM
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Ferodo DS2500 installation issues
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5,284
Posted By
FrX
I was able to use all the OEM shims perfectly...
I was able to use all the OEM shims perfectly fine with DS2500's. I ran into no issues installing them.
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
07-24-2015, 01:12 PM
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ACE Header Independent Testing Results and Review - 199.6WHP on CA 91 Octane
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361,806
Posted By
FrX
I would be totally interested in a tune to...
I would be totally interested in a tune to complement the header, as well.
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
07-23-2015, 01:21 PM
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170
Do you drive an Exedy Stg. 2 Clutch? Come in and share your experience.
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62,231
Posted By
FrX
I just want to add a point of data. Previously...
I just want to add a point of data. Previously with my Stg. 1, I was having difficulty with 1st gear. When swapping my motor I reused the clutch, but I took the opportunity to carefully clean and...
Forum:
Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-20-2015, 03:25 PM
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27
Doing my first trackday this wknd
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4,073
Posted By
FrX
Organizations around here tend to discourage...
Organizations around here tend to discourage running center caps for that very reason. They fall off and create debris on the track that someone else could run over. I made the mistake of running...
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Forced Induction
07-13-2015, 06:12 PM
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123
Pop goes the BRZ. Advice please. UPDATE
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52,244
Posted By
FrX
Hey, look on the bright side. My motor...
Hey, look on the bright side. My motor obliterated a rod and a piston. Didn't leak a drop of oil.
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
07-13-2015, 11:28 AM
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14
What are these things?
Views:
4,482
Posted By
FrX
The connectors on the Oil Control Solenoids are...
The connectors on the Oil Control Solenoids are super fragile. And the actual copper wire inside the connector is very thin. It probably broke as well. You would be best served probably by just...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
07-07-2015, 11:12 AM
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Which helmets are still made in the USA?
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6,935
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FrX
I've talked to James and handled a few of the...
I've talked to James and handled a few of the helmets at a recent NASA event. They are very nice. I've got an SA2015 on pre-order to replace my current Bell (which isn't that bad a helmet in its own...
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