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Forum: Transmission and Driveline 07-30-2015, 08:56 AM
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Views: 1,329
Posted By lead82
Manual Transmission <10k miles

Bought this planning to rebuild with custom gear ratios, but decided not to. Approximately 7,000 miles. Includes clutch fork, throw out bearing, and brand new clutch slave cylinder. Selling for $1100...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 06-24-2015, 01:05 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 20,469
Posted By lead82
Interested in fog light kit. Please pm me. Thanks.

Interested in fog light kit. Please pm me. Thanks.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-07-2015, 12:08 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,594
Posted By lead82
I agree with most of this. Although there is a...

I agree with most of this. Although there is a lot that goes to properly engineering parts for cars, I think some aftermarket brands over inflate their prices. It simply becomes paying for the name...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-07-2015, 12:04 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,594
Posted By lead82
You're completely right, I don't know. I would...

You're completely right, I don't know. I would rather see the numbers myself to see they are safe (such as calispec's efforts), but personally, I'd like to determine them myself.

I simply wouldn't...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-06-2015, 10:12 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,594
Posted By lead82
I still don't think you have a valid point. Even...

I still don't think you have a valid point. Even though they decided an aftermarket/bigger front calipers were better for their setup, doesn't mean ANY bigger calipers is better for these cars.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,594
Posted By lead82
Definitely agree with your statement on drilled...

Definitely agree with your statement on drilled rotors. I've seen the stress distribution around the holes and I know a lot of companies will not drill them correctly, further decreasing strength...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,594
Posted By lead82
True, drilling and slotting will remove mass and...

True, drilling and slotting will remove mass and thus thermal capacity of the rotor itself, but the small amount of mass removed with slots is IMO a small sacrifice to pay during dust build-up...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,594
Posted By lead82
Same can be said for those currently running it...

Same can be said for those currently running it without hard facts of its performance. I'd rather shy people away from potentially unsafe swaps until there are more hard data than for them to get a...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2015, 04:28 PM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,594
Posted By lead82
Were your OEM rotors drilled or slotted? I would...

Were your OEM rotors drilled or slotted? I would not track my car very much, so a less costly alternative to combat brake fade would simply be to get slotted rotors and better fluid. Better for me to...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2015, 01:14 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,594
Posted By lead82
I would think the Brembo's would see a little...

I would think the Brembo's would see a little more torque than you stated. Only because I would assume the pads would have a higher coefficient of friction than stock pads.

As you did say in a...
Forum: Great Lakes 04-25-2015, 12:19 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 94,386
Posted By lead82
That helps lol thanks. I actually walked by your...

That helps lol thanks. I actually walked by your car a couple times tonight, but didnt get much chance to really check it out before it started drizzling.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 04-24-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 113,461
Posted By lead82
Nice to see a lot of prior service personnel...

Nice to see a lot of prior service personnel here. Thank you all for your service.
Forum: Great Lakes 04-24-2015, 03:21 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 94,386
Posted By lead82
Haven't been to anything at Sonic or Columbus...

Haven't been to anything at Sonic or Columbus Cars & Coffee. Haven't been to any Sawmill meets in forever either. Maybe I'll try to make it to Columbus Cars & Coffee tomorrow night.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-24-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 230
Views: 98,594
Posted By lead82
With all of this heated discussion, anyone...

With all of this heated discussion, anyone reading this thread hoping to gain some insight, don't take any of these comments without a grain of salt. I see lots of false statements and...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-24-2015, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,298
Posted By lead82
Yes, rim runout can be measured on most newer...

Yes, rim runout can be measured on most newer tire balance machines. It will check both lateral and radial runout. I don't suspect the runout to be the cause, but it is best to check to make sure...
Forum: Great Lakes 04-24-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 94,386
Posted By lead82
Reverting it to mostly stock. It has a few...

Reverting it to mostly stock. It has a few aftermarket items:

injen intake
greddy evo3 cat-back exhaust
tsw nurburgring 18"
HID kit
clear corner markers
Toyota emblems

Trying to revert...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-24-2015, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,298
Posted By lead82
ducky106 may also be right, but a blown shock by...

ducky106 may also be right, but a blown shock by itself would not cause camber issues.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-24-2015, 10:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,298
Posted By lead82
Personally, I would first check rim runout and...

Personally, I would first check rim runout and perform shakedown to make sure everything is tight. I would then measure suspension links and compare to left rear. I would probably skip lower arms...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-24-2015, 03:14 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 19,297
Posted By lead82
I just have a lot of feelings.

I just have a lot of feelings.
Forum: Great Lakes 04-23-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 94,386
Posted By lead82
Checking in. Just bought a '13 FR-S last week...

Checking in. Just bought a '13 FR-S last week (sold my 2nd MR-2 last week to buy it, too much bad luck i.e. too dumb to drive it properly/safely). I'm in Michigan for work currently but will be back...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-23-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,175
Posted By lead82
I want to know how this is resolved. I personally...

I want to know how this is resolved. I personally know a couple techs there along with the service manager (he used to be my boss lol).
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