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Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-18-2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13,361
Views: 2,975,104
Posted By Spuds
Awww I have a copycat

Awww I have a copycat
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-17-2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 13,361
Views: 2,975,104
Posted By Spuds
Physics, mostly. :)

Physics, mostly. :)
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-17-2024, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13,361
Views: 2,975,104
Posted By Spuds
Lift-off oversteer or gtfo

Lift-off oversteer or gtfo
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-16-2024, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 383
Posted By Spuds
If it's not turning over at all, you probably...

If it's not turning over at all, you probably have an electrical problem, likely the battery or some connection to the battery. Aftermarket headers increase engine bay heat (those factory heat...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-16-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 43,980
Posted By Spuds
Ok so new ride height and alignment numbers,...

Ok so new ride height and alignment numbers, millimeters from center of wheel to arch, and degrees:

Empty, no trunk junk, 1/4 tank of gas:
FL: 341.5 FR: 339.5
RL: 347 RR: 345

F Toe:...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-11-2024, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10,681
Views: 1,423,504
Posted By Spuds
Look up "luck pillar". Looks like it's a Chinese...

Look up "luck pillar". Looks like it's a Chinese thing? That might be what you are thinking of.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-11-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By Spuds
I'd start troubleshooting with the fuel pump in...

I'd start troubleshooting with the fuel pump in the tank unless you are hearing really bad sounds in the engine bay.

How many miles are on the car?
Where's the last place you stopped for gas?...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-11-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,096
Posted By Spuds
Lol there's no video or pictures on how to lift...

Lol there's no video or pictures on how to lift and support my other car (a modern Buick) anywhere on the internet or official service manuals. Literally best there is says to lift and support it...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-10-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,372
Posted By Spuds
Bottom hole or top slot?

Bottom hole or top slot?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-10-2024, 02:54 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,372
Posted By Spuds
For future reference are the SSx plates...

For future reference are the SSx plates compatible with Tarmac coilovers? (it's not obvious to me lol)
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-09-2024, 08:37 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,372
Posted By Spuds
FYI, raised the car, particularly the front end....

FYI, raised the car, particularly the front end. 341/346mm, up from 336/342. It drives completely different now. Roll center, bro.

Also added a rear sway bar, but honestly the front end steering...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-08-2024, 10:03 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 43,980
Posted By Spuds
Ok learned some hard lessons about roll center. ...

Ok learned some hard lessons about roll center. At the lower-than-expected ride height, the car would be really lazy up front and not really fun to drive at all, then understeer as it leaned over...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-07-2024, 07:47 PM
Replies: 10,681
Views: 1,423,504
Posted By Spuds
It was a M8-1.25 now it's a M6. M7 barely...

It was a M8-1.25 now it's a M6. M7 barely wouldn't fit for some reason. I think a 5/16 would have been too big considering the threads.

Catback of some kind is planned for this winter anyway so...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-07-2024, 03:41 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,372
Posted By Spuds
You know, that would certainly explain the camber...

You know, that would certainly explain the camber problem. Yes, just used the OE bolts in the proper locations.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-07-2024, 03:38 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,372
Posted By Spuds
I think that's way too low for T2s on the...

I think that's way too low for T2s on the vorshlag plates. I recall that the RCE camber plates for SS raise the perch up a bit right? The vorshlag perches are actually lower than stock, meaning you...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-07-2024, 01:37 AM
Replies: 10,681
Views: 1,423,504
Posted By Spuds
It is indeed a through hole. I suppose I could...

It is indeed a through hole. I suppose I could run a smaller bolt through it for the moment.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-07-2024, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10,681
Views: 1,423,504
Posted By Spuds
Attention mechanically competent people: ...

Attention mechanically competent people:

Hypothetically, if you clogged/cross threaded a captive (welded on) m8-1.25 nut in a place that was really hard to drill out but only had 3/4 turn of good...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-06-2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 45,707
Posted By Spuds
Nah just go make the thread in this subsection. ...

Nah just go make the thread in this subsection. Add a title and first post.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-05-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 45,707
Posted By Spuds
Not yet, but I foresee one being created shortly!

Not yet, but I foresee one being created shortly!
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-05-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 43,980
Posted By Spuds
Long time no update. Last time I adjusted...

Long time no update.

Last time I adjusted height was way back here:
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3575189&postcount=128

That's roughly 352mm. Now my ride heights are...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-05-2024, 09:46 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,372
Posted By Spuds
That article also says "For track use, slightly...

That article also says "For track use, slightly bigger bars are a good overall compromise". Moving from a 15mm to a 16mm adjustable bar isn't likely to kill the handling.

It also says to stay...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-05-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,372
Posted By Spuds
Yeah, the plates are pushed all the way inboard,...

Yeah, the plates are pushed all the way inboard, even started looking around for warping/damage but couldn't find any reason outside of manufacturing tolerances.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-05-2024, 01:44 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,372
Posted By Spuds
Vorshlag plates. Idk it's really weird that I...

Vorshlag plates. Idk it's really weird that I can only get -3.6°, the other side would probably max out at just under -4°, but I want to keep it consistent side to side. I could probably get more...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-03-2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,372
Posted By Spuds
Front left is hard over on both the camber plate...

Front left is hard over on both the camber plate and lower strut mount slot. Can't get more than -3.6° at current height. Might lower the front to get a wee bit more.

Floor to pinch welds jack...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-03-2024, 06:23 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,372
Posted By Spuds
Hope OP doesn't mind me piggy backing on this. I...

Hope OP doesn't mind me piggy backing on this. I have the exact same issue with my '13 FRS and this has been helpful. Also another data point for the interested.

My current stx setup
T2s +...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-17-2024, 03:57 AM
Replies: 10,681
Views: 1,423,504
Posted By Spuds
Lol did his account just stop working? That...

Lol did his account just stop working? That would make me sad.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-17-2024, 03:56 AM
Replies: 10,681
Views: 1,423,504
Posted By Spuds
Nah, thinking about it more, it's probably just...

Nah, thinking about it more, it's probably just the pads. Probably didn't wash them very well...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-16-2024, 11:07 PM
Replies: 10,681
Views: 1,423,504
Posted By Spuds
Sorry to bring up car talk, but the detailing...

Sorry to bring up car talk, but the detailing section is dead and I'm frustrated. I think I'm going to give up on using megs205 polish. I just cannot get it to stop hazing today. It behaves...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-30-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 55,569
Posted By Spuds
I'm sure they handle winter just fine. It's the...

I'm sure they handle winter just fine. It's the salt they can't handle.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 07-30-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 667
Views: 116,550
Posted By Spuds
My peppers are always small. Tomato plants have...

My peppers are always small. Tomato plants have recovered from the squirrelpocolypse though. Getting a basket like that every day or two.
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