follow ft86club on our blog, twitter or facebook.
FT86CLUB
Ft86Club
Speed By Design
Register Garage Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Go Back   Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB > Search Forums

Register and become an FT86Club.com member. You will see fewer ads

Showing results 1 to 30 of 87
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: smoltz
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-16-2026, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By smoltz
I ended up removing it and then putting a T7...

I ended up removing it and then putting a T7 Design Heater in w/ PWM Fan and ducting that to OE defrost ducts. Saved a ton of room under dash, weighs less and is much more serviceable. I'll post some...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-16-2026, 08:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 604
Posted By smoltz
Nice -- I ended up having the factory dash bar...

Nice -- I ended up having the factory dash bar removed and the cage's dash bar put in the exact location and then had various brackets gusseted on.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-04-2026, 08:51 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 119,715
Posted By smoltz
Cage is painted, re-wired, PDM getting setup

Cage is painted, re-wired, PDM getting setup
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-15-2025, 08:55 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 119,715
Posted By smoltz
Down the rabbit hole we go...

Down the rabbit hole we go...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-29-2025, 09:30 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 46,023
Posted By smoltz
Amazing build, sorry to hear you didn't get to...

Amazing build, sorry to hear you didn't get to use as much as you hoped this season.

I had emailed national about if the GR86 cup setup was okay as they are now saying that you need a bulkhead...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-29-2025, 10:58 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 119,715
Posted By smoltz
I have a custom profile that I have developed...

I have a custom profile that I have developed from open source info and from sniffing on the CANBUS. I'll share it, it's on my other computer though.

That's actually one of the things I have...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-29-2025, 08:18 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 119,715
Posted By smoltz
Yeah, it's really slick. I don't have any great...

Yeah, it's really slick. I don't have any great pictures but the fit and finish is excellent. Looks very factory built race car. I had Mako install two LEDs for the directionals to save inputs and...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-28-2025, 10:53 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 119,715
Posted By smoltz
2013 Subaru BRZ Premium - M/T Mods: (Updated...

2013 Subaru BRZ Premium - M/T

Mods: (Updated 10/28/2025)
FA24 Engine From a Gen2
Link GT86 Plug and Play ECU Tuned by RTuned/Kinetic
AIM MXP Dash w/ Mako Motorsports Mount
Mishimoto...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-19-2025, 08:14 PM
Replies: 354
Views: 119,715
Posted By smoltz
Many changes to the car over the season and a few...

Many changes to the car over the season and a few more coming. Goal is to have it dialed for next sesaon but in the meanwhile, car did an 11.2 at the glen but the one on video was an 11.8...
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-19-2025, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 604
Posted By smoltz
Roll Cage Install - Dash Bar

For those of you that have installed your own roll cage or had one installed -- how did you deal with the factory dash bar? Leave it in place and have another dash bar for the roll cage? Remove it...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-16-2025, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,421
Posted By smoltz
It's pretty much plug and play. First, you need...

It's pretty much plug and play. First, you need to get a module from a car with the same transmission as you have. Also, if you get a module from a facelift car you'll need to swap a few pins.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-15-2025, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By smoltz
No plans for SCCA this year, maybe a CRE or...

No plans for SCCA this year, maybe a CRE or something just to get my feet wet.

My plan is to run in NASA ST5 in NASA NE. I'm in the Boston area. I'll see you out there!

Car will also be setup...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-13-2025, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 820
Posted By smoltz
Roll Cage Install - Remove Heater Box or Not

I am having a full roll cage installed for NASA/SCCA racing. I'm on the fence about removing the heater box before having it installed. I believe I will be able to remove it later but it would be...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-12-2025, 05:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,653
Posted By smoltz
What is the specific problem you were seeing...

What is the specific problem you were seeing here?



Agreed -- if you track your car and you're turning off the nannies, use the pedal dance, esp if you have a non-Kouki.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-01-2025, 03:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,043
Posted By smoltz
I looked for a few months but found one locally...

I looked for a few months but found one locally for $3750 out of a low mile automatic.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-01-2025, 02:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,043
Posted By smoltz
Put an FA24 in and then re-use your SC and retune...

Put an FA24 in and then re-use your SC and retune the car.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-01-2025, 11:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,653
Posted By smoltz
The switch grounds the signal.

The switch grounds the signal.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-11-2025, 02:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,653
Posted By smoltz
Just get the GJP trac box. ...

Just get the GJP trac box.

https://www.geraldjustprojects.com/product/brz-frs-gt86-trac-box/
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-11-2025, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 992
Posted By smoltz
Car only has an autopower half cage now but is...

Car only has an autopower half cage now but is getting a full cage but still time to take this into account.

I am thinking of maybe removing evap canister and then putting surge tank there but...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-07-2025, 01:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 992
Posted By smoltz
Surge Tank Mounting Location

For those that have sure tanks, where are you mounting them? It seems that trunk is popular but latest NASA rules seem to indicate that's not OK, specifically...



I would hate to go through the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-13-2025, 07:29 AM
Replies: 354
Views: 119,715
Posted By smoltz
New mod coming up...

New mod coming up...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-10-2025, 08:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,728
Posted By smoltz
I like toasty wires and I have a gen 1... :-)

I like toasty wires and I have a gen 1... :-)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-04-2025, 05:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 20,728
Posted By smoltz
TRS geraldjust Either of you make any...

TRS geraldjust

Either of you make any headway on this?
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-03-2025, 08:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,039
Posted By smoltz
I had Sparco QRT-R in my GR86 with stock belts...

I had Sparco QRT-R in my GR86 with stock belts and it didn't work that well due to the same issue mentioned above. I was unable to get the seatblet receptacle inside, which means I had to run the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-26-2025, 06:53 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 46,023
Posted By smoltz
Wow!

Wow!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-26-2025, 11:56 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 46,023
Posted By smoltz
You doing this yourself? Cagekits? A cage is on...

You doing this yourself? Cagekits? A cage is on my post-season to-do list, trying to figure out options.
Forum: Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting) 06-25-2025, 10:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 530
Posted By smoltz
WTB: GJP Cruise Control Plate

Looking to buy the cruise control plate for quick attach wheels that GJP used to sell.
Forum: Software Tuning 06-25-2025, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,215
Posted By smoltz
Got it working, needed 120 ohm resistor for...

Got it working, needed 120 ohm resistor for termination.
Forum: Software Tuning 06-25-2025, 04:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,215
Posted By smoltz
What did you use for settings for PCAN, I am not...

What did you use for settings for PCAN, I am not seeing anything...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-23-2025, 06:25 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 88,719
Posted By smoltz
Is there any improvement in ABS performance with...

Is there any improvement in ABS performance with the new module?

On my car (track only) I use pedal dance (via GJP Trac Box) exclusively, but if there is an improvement to be had in ABS...
Showing results 1 to 30 of 87

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:49 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2026 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.