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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-30-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,541
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I just swapped to T2s from my V3s. I went 85,000...

I just swapped to T2s from my V3s. I went 85,000 miles on them. 85,000 miles of Chicago roads, weekend autocross, and 6 salt-covered winters. They were definitely in need of a rebuild by the end, but...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-26-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,517
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I too have had bad experiences with cheap...

I too have had bad experiences with cheap aftermarket axles. I actually managed to shear one in half (like the metal axle shaft, not the joint or anything) in my old Outback by just putting my foot...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-24-2022, 06:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,701
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I never said the Conti ECS was a 200TW tire. I...

I never said the Conti ECS was a 200TW tire. I should have omitted your first sentence from my quote. I had no issue with that recommendation.

Really, I only took issue with this part of your...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-22-2022, 03:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,701
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Definitely nice to live in such a dry climate. I...

Definitely nice to live in such a dry climate. I live in IL, so I don't have the luxury of being able to more or less ignore wet performance, lol. Here we switch from 200TW to PS4S for autocross if...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-22-2022, 12:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,701
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I think wet weather use is a fair concern for a...

I think wet weather use is a fair concern for a street driven vehicle. It's easy enough to say, "Just slow down," but when you find yourself in a sudden torrential downpour on the highway, and are...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-16-2022, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,113
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Meh, I just replaced literally everything up...

Meh, I just replaced literally everything up front EXCEPT the subframe with only a set of jackstands. The only bolts with over a 100 ft-lb torque spec are the two bolts securing the knuckle to the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-15-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,113
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I've never done it, and I'm sure an engine hoist...

I've never done it, and I'm sure an engine hoist or something would help, but... as someone who has swapped engine mounts by simply jacking the engine up by the oil pan... wouldn't this just be the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-12-2022, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 1,226,857
Posted By Stang70Fastback
So as a follow-up to my previous post, I tried...

So as a follow-up to my previous post, I tried flipping the springs around, but then observed that the helper spring seat would still interfere with the collar on the BOTTOM of the coilover... and it...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-11-2022, 07:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,869
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Haha, since you mentioned it, I sell push button...

Haha, since you mentioned it, I sell push button switches for the heated switch area now. As with my other switch panels, the faceplate is black, anodized aluminum with drag-engraved labels. Also as...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-10-2022, 10:06 PM
Replies: 4,467
Views: 1,226,857
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Here's an interesting one. I tried spreading a...

Here's an interesting one. I tried spreading a tiny bit of silicone grease I had laying around on the coils, but it didn't seem to help any? Not sure why they're sticking, but both fronts are doing...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 08-08-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 102,551
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I actually wound up putting the OEM part back in....

I actually wound up putting the OEM part back in. I HATED how the Hyundai part didn't fit properly.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 08-06-2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 102,551
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Apologies if this has already been stated, but I...

Apologies if this has already been stated, but I wanted to further add some information I hadn't seen mentioned:

OP provided the following link to the Hyundai part on Amazon:...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-31-2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 560
Posted By Stang70Fastback
STI Steering Rack Bushing Install Question

Quick question if someone knows the answer. I have a brand new steering rack, and a brand new set of STI rack bushings. Unlike many aftermarket bushings, these don't come in two halves that slot...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-28-2022, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,668
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I'm going the scorched earth approach because I'm...

I'm going the scorched earth approach because I'm an OCD idiot, and once I start replacing some things, I tend to replace ALL things. For reference, mine is a 2015 with 113,000 miles. Daily driven...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-22-2022, 03:44 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 102,551
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Anyone know if there is any reason NOT to make a...

Anyone know if there is any reason NOT to make a replacement piece out of aluminum so that I don't need to worry about taking it apart again later on down the road? Or do we know for a fact that the...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 07-15-2022, 12:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,338
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I mean, you might as well get the option even if...

I mean, you might as well get the option even if you don't plan on using it. It's not like you pay per option, ya know? Or are you trying to ration how many switches you need to use? Even then you...
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 07-11-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,557
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Being on the forum ****ing around at work is...

Being on the forum ****ing around at work is different than actually needing the forum while working on your car trying to get it ready FOR work ;)
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 07-11-2022, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,557
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Site Maintenance Timing

Out of curiosity, was the downtime for site maintenance yesterday specifically timed by the admins of this group, or is this one of many sites hosted on a server somewhere, with no say in when...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 04-24-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 102,551
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Can anyone tell me if this is likely the source...

Can anyone tell me if this is likely the source of this noise. It came out of nowhere at autocross today. I was sitting in grid and wiggled the wheel and suddenly I had this awful clunk. Car is a...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 04-21-2022, 03:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,879
Posted By Stang70Fastback
If y'all want some other button options, I sell...

If y'all want some other button options, I sell some switch panels here (http://www.racecargobrrr.com). The console panel in particular would be useful, since it can be had with a momentary switch :)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-10-2022, 10:14 PM
Replies: 19,892
Views: 9,055,627
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Finally got all my switch panels wired up! ...

Finally got all my switch panels wired up!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t24mPSTR4d8
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-26-2022, 08:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,637
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Fair enough. I'll also add that my KW V3s have...

Fair enough. I'll also add that my KW V3s have the same mileage on them, and still turn as smoothly as the day I bought them. Plastic collars FTW!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-25-2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,637
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Just to add context to the term "rather quickly,"...

Just to add context to the term "rather quickly," my BRZ is my daily driver year round here on shitty, salty, pothole-littered Chicago roads. I have Raceseng camber plates with spherical bearings,...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-17-2022, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,920
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I mean, my 2015 BRZ has Valet Mode, but that's...

I mean, my 2015 BRZ has Valet Mode, but that's because I asked for it as part of my ECUTEK tune. It does exactly what you are describing. 50% throttle limit in all gears, with a progressively lower...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-11-2022, 02:56 PM
Replies: 24,698
Views: 7,620,317
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I made some new things. I think they look quite...

I made some new things. I think they look quite good!
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 02-10-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,101
Posted By Stang70Fastback
I'm a fan of Thinkware. Granted it's all I've...

I'm a fan of Thinkware. Granted it's all I've ever used, but I've never had any complaints. I had their F770 for several years, and upgrade to their U1000 last year. Here's a clip from my U1000:
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-04-2022, 07:39 PM
Replies: 19,892
Views: 9,055,627
Posted By Stang70Fastback
So I didn't do something to MY car, but I did do...

So I didn't do something to MY car, but I did do something to lots of other folks' cars by turning my personal "BRZ cubby switch panel" project into an, "Ok fine, I'll 3D-print a few for some local...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-02-2020, 02:11 PM
Replies: 19,892
Views: 9,055,627
Posted By Stang70Fastback
That goose is my role model.

That goose is my role model.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-02-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 19,892
Views: 9,055,627
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Because I live in Chicago, and people here have...

Because I live in Chicago, and people here have the driving skills of a dead, decomposing squirrel. And the merge ones are on my otherwise miserable daily commute, where I entertain myself by boxing...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-02-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 19,892
Views: 9,055,627
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Didn't do anything to the car, but made a silly...

Didn't do anything to the car, but made a silly video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCz-oh8sLHc
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