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Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-16-2024, 11:09 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 93,545
Posted By Opie
At Road Atlanta near the end of the day the car...

At Road Atlanta near the end of the day the car was pushing quite a bit in T1, T7 and T12. I attributed it to me pushing too hard...went to Sebring on Saturday and the car would not turn, super...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-16-2024, 11:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,188
Posted By Opie
I think it's the amount of grease, too much and...

I think it's the amount of grease, too much and the rotation forces a clump into one side, making the boot flex until it comes out.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-12-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,188
Posted By Opie
I've seen others pack it full....then wondered...

I've seen others pack it full....then wondered why it came out....lol.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-12-2024, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,115
Posted By Opie
B4 Update: Purchased the car knowing it's A/C...

B4 Update:
Purchased the car knowing it's A/C compressor was faulty, got the compressor replaced (with a genuine new unit from Japan, don't ask how much that cost :eyebulge:) and the A/C blows ice...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-12-2024, 08:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,188
Posted By Opie
Just to note, leakage will also occur if you put...

Just to note, leakage will also occur if you put too much grease in the boot. It actually takes very little.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-02-2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 93,545
Posted By Opie
Sweet pic...

Sweet pic...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-27-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 93,545
Posted By Opie
Car did great! https://youtu.be/xrkp8qXpUXA

Car did great!
https://youtu.be/xrkp8qXpUXA
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-21-2024, 08:44 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 93,545
Posted By Opie
Geez, I haven't driven this car since December...

Geez, I haven't driven this car since December 2023....been spending a lot of time in the company MX5 NC's. I sure hope it, and I, do well this weekend at Road Atlanta!
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-20-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 768
Posted By Opie
2013-2016 are compatible. Use the engine harness...

2013-2016 are compatible. Use the engine harness and temp sensors off your broken engine. Engines are MT/AT specific and need additional work if you want to intermingle (Install an AT block in a MT...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-20-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,602
Posted By Opie
806944060

806944060
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-11-2024, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 576
Posted By Opie
Did you recalibrate the steering angle sensor...

Did you recalibrate the steering angle sensor after the mods....if not. start there.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-20-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 568
Posted By Opie
Did you install the correct crankshaft position...

Did you install the correct crankshaft position sensor plate? It's the round plate that gets bolted between the block and the flywheel, see pic. If you use one off the wrong engine combo, the ECM...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-24-2024, 07:49 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,988
Posted By Opie
I'm still here...but seems like every time I have...

I'm still here...but seems like every time I have something to post, or need to search something the forum is under maintenance....then I forget to come back and do it later...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-03-2024, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,340
Posted By Opie
Toyota don't care about no lawyers..... ...

Toyota don't care about no lawyers.....
https://www.grcupseries.com/images/cars/image_1.png
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-02-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,340
Posted By Opie
Subaru of Japan gets it...SoA does not....

Again you can buy a pre-prepped track BRZ from Subaru in Japan...and it's even eligible for the GR86/BRZ Cup in Japan....

Damn you SoA....
...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-01-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,355
Posted By Opie
Hey everyone, this promotion is back for FT86Club...

Hey everyone, this promotion is back for FT86Club members in 2024! That's right, for a limited time your 4th Continental Extreme Contact Force tire is free when you buy 3 from Track Day Tire!

How...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 05-13-2024, 09:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 500
Posted By Opie
SOLD: 2013 FA20 - Fully Rebuilt Engine

Fully Rebuilt, complete FA20 Engine for a 2013-2015 Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S or Toyota 86 w/Manual Transmission.

2013 Engine was removed from a vehicle with 46,000 miles for a failed #3 rod bearing....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-07-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,746
Posted By Opie
All back together and good as new. New...

All back together and good as new.

New components installed/replaced during rebuild:
Subaru OEM Crankshaft
ACL Race Series Main Bearings 5M8312HX-STD
ACL Race Series Rod Bearings 4B8310HX-STD...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-02-2024, 04:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,746
Posted By Opie
Shop vac after cleaning all the old RTV from this...

Shop vac after cleaning all the old RTV from this engine before it gets reassembled.

Think it's a bit much? Good job Ken Ganley Subaru North Olmsted...

BTW, that's a 12 gallon Shop Vac for...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-23-2024, 07:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,746
Posted By Opie
Jeesus, I think the tech that did the valve...

Jeesus, I think the tech that did the valve spring recall on this motor used several tubes of RTV....and forgot to install the right side oil spacer that keeps the oil slung off the cams from...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-21-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,205
Posted By Opie
What codes are present?

What codes are present?
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-19-2024, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,115
Posted By Opie
The Bilsteins were recently replaced with new...

The Bilsteins were recently replaced with new Sachs units. That is the only non-OG parts on the car. Owner has the original Bilsteins if I had wanted them, but they would need to be rebuilt. Didn't...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-19-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,115
Posted By Opie
Picked this up yesteday....

2000 JDM Subaru Legacy B4 RSK, 5-Spd Manual, 280HP & 253 ft/lbs Twin Turbo EJ208. All original.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-19-2024, 08:41 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,988
Posted By Opie
Mine has averaged 56 miles per week since new.......

Mine has averaged 56 miles per week since new....
2013 currently at 32,459 miles....gets trailered to tracks....does a bunch of miles and then sits until the next time....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-18-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,746
Posted By Opie
It did not, spun freely when I got it. Quite...

It did not, spun freely when I got it. Quite honestly it looks like someone added water to the oil....insurance scam?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-17-2024, 07:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,746
Posted By Opie
Water sucked into the engine driving through...

Water sucked into the engine driving through standing water....not flood.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-16-2024, 01:18 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 93,545
Posted By Opie
There are no holes in the parts where they need...

There are no holes in the parts where they need to be spot welded. The sections that bolt up will help get it close. I used this...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-16-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 22,746
Posted By Opie
Got around to tearing Engine #2 down completely...

Got around to tearing Engine #2 down completely on Sunday, water in the oil does not make for good lubrication....and causes some different damage. As suspected/usual rod bearing #3 was literally...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-16-2024, 08:28 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 93,545
Posted By Opie
It all depends on which part(s) are bent (picture...

It all depends on which part(s) are bent (picture would help). But the parts are all available from Subaru seperately, most aftermarket units come as a complete core support which very rarely is...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-28-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,219
Posted By Opie
RIP: Andrew Kessel

Pretty sure Andrew was a member here before he sold the BRZ for the Rush....
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