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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-22-2025, 11:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,743
Posted By gnarjunkie
Thank you -- I've had a couple other people...

Thank you -- I've had a couple other people mention the same thing. Unfortunately, they are not fully compatible with my RCEs. Sounds like it's possible to have them modified to work maybe?

I'm...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-18-2025, 10:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,743
Posted By gnarjunkie
You can, but the center section is $500. So...

You can, but the center section is $500. So pretty much removes any savings at that point from buying the used one.



That's helpful!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-15-2025, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,743
Posted By gnarjunkie
Great deal on Karcepts sway bar, worried it'll be too stiff

I am continuing to setup my GR86 for CST class while keeping it my daily street car.

Right now, I have Tarmac 2's and RLCAs, no other mods. -2.6 degrees camber front, -2.0 rear.

Only...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-08-2025, 11:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,943
Posted By gnarjunkie
Wow, this got a lot more responses than I...

Wow, this got a lot more responses than I realized! Sorry for not checking back sooner.

I am confident now it was just evaporation. Someone pointed out to me that if the overflow bottle was that...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-04-2025, 11:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,943
Posted By gnarjunkie
2023, 27k miles - car appears to be consuming coolant?

Anyone else experienced this?

A few days ago I decided to check my oil and noticed that the coolant level was low in the overflow container. Barely anything in there, in fact.

I had just a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-15-2025, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,174
Posted By gnarjunkie
Quality suspension is the last thing I'd consider...

Quality suspension is the last thing I'd consider cutting in order to save on points.

I would bet quite a bit of money that you'd be substantially slower with stock suspension and 200lbs less...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-07-2025, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,413
Posted By gnarjunkie
None here. I will say that we ran 17x10 +45 with...

None here. I will say that we ran 17x10 +45 with 275 width 615k+ tires on a first gen and had no issues aside from a slight rub in the front near full lock. Really only showed up in the paddock,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 07-03-2025, 03:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,939
Posted By gnarjunkie
I unfortunately don't have a definite answer, but...

I unfortunately don't have a definite answer, but these cars did have the option to come with Brembos from the factory. Having owned both an STi and a BRZ with Brembos, I'll say that visually there...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-14-2025, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,413
Posted By gnarjunkie
1st gen has a lot more room in the rear. We ran...

1st gen has a lot more room in the rear. We ran 275s just fine on my gf's 1st gen track car. She had a lot of camber at the time though and they were on the smaller side for 275s.

I was mostly...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-08-2025, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,413
Posted By gnarjunkie
Appreciate it. For anyone else looking, I...

Appreciate it.

For anyone else looking, I ended up going with 245s. That was the right call. 245/40/17 on 17x9 +42 was wide enough in the rear to sure make me question if it was going to rub or...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-07-2025, 04:11 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 47,615
Posted By gnarjunkie
Wowza. I take it you are not concerned about...

Wowza.

I take it you are not concerned about oil pressure drops?

The whole thing does seem pretty overblown, but that's a lot of extra grip!
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-07-2025, 11:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,413
Posted By gnarjunkie
how well do 255s fit on 2nd gen

I've been finding some conflicting info.

Looking at possibly moving out of street class (scca autox) with my 2nd gen. I conveniently have a brand-new set of 255/40/17 v730s and also a set of 17x9...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-05-2024, 11:31 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 47,322
Posted By gnarjunkie
That's neat. What oil weight were you...

That's neat.

What oil weight were you running?

While 260s-270s sure seem higher than I'd like to see, it does seem like modern oils hold up really well to high temps. I got Motul 300v up to 290...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-17-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 141,053
Posted By gnarjunkie
Just following back up. The car is fixed now and...

Just following back up. The car is fixed now and looks great -- your information was hugely helpful. Thank you!
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-06-2024, 03:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,397
Posted By gnarjunkie
Overkill maybe. But those kinds of random,...

Overkill maybe.

But those kinds of random, no-idea-why kinda problems are the worst.

If it can give you enough data to solve those problems quickly... that seems worth it
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-03-2024, 11:22 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 91,517
Posted By gnarjunkie
Oof -- that's scary. Done that a few times...

Oof -- that's scary. Done that a few times myself.

I found that the best is just making sure to not rush the shift. Even in a super hectic autox course there are brief moments where you're pointed...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-03-2024, 01:30 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 91,517
Posted By gnarjunkie
Old post reply but... you definitely want to get...

Old post reply but... you definitely want to get the brakes pretty darn hot while bedding. Especially with track-focused brakes. When I bed in the G-Loc R16's I use for the track car, I do 35-5mph a...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) — General Topics 04-25-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 15,783
Posted By gnarjunkie
I found that since there's always a bit of...

I found that since there's always a bit of spillage plus you won't get 100% of the fluid out of each bottle that it takes a bit more than you'd think. I always just go til it spills out.

I highly...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-16-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 141,053
Posted By gnarjunkie
That makes sense. Really appreciate it! Looks...

That makes sense. Really appreciate it! Looks like it's a bit more involved than I was anticipating originally but still looks pretty doable.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-16-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 141,053
Posted By gnarjunkie
Thank you!! The passenger side headlight...

Thank you!!

The passenger side headlight surround and apron reinforcements are the parts that are bent.

I've never done anything with spot welds before... but it looks like they almost play...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-15-2024, 07:41 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 141,053
Posted By gnarjunkie
Question for you from alllll the way back to the...

Question for you from alllll the way back to the first page...

I stuffed my BRZ into a tire wall at the track this last weekend and bent this exact part. The part above the headlight and where...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-10-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 107,977
Posted By gnarjunkie
100% The tricky thing is though that they...

100%

The tricky thing is though that they are also working with much higher stakes and often much higher demands as well.

As an example, I saw a video with a Formula Drift team -- they swap in...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 12-03-2023, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,363
Posted By gnarjunkie
FWIW... every motor I've lost to oiling issues...

FWIW... every motor I've lost to oiling issues ran great right up until it blew. EJs, not FAs... but still.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-25-2023, 01:06 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 25,037
Posted By gnarjunkie
Correct -- no markup at all. Local dealer sells...

Correct -- no markup at all. Local dealer sells at MSRP only. I believe the car was $29k with a GR shift knob for options and a 200 or 300 dollar dealer charge. Ended up at $29.5k all said and done. ...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-22-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 107,977
Posted By gnarjunkie
If your max oil temp is 235, then a 40w seems a...

If your max oil temp is 235, then a 40w seems a bit thick to me. Personally, I'd look at a viscosity chart and aim to have a similar viscosity at track temps as a street car would on 0w-20.

I had...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-22-2023, 03:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 25,037
Posted By gnarjunkie
My GR86 was $29.5k out the door. Base model with...

My GR86 was $29.5k out the door. Base model with a couple small dealer options.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-03-2023, 11:38 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 54,792
Posted By gnarjunkie
What a weird group. Everywhere I've run...

What a weird group.

Everywhere I've run with or instructed with... if you have a small slide and catch it the correct response is "hell yeah nice work". Not "turn on the nannies".

Maybe if you...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-02-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,185
Posted By gnarjunkie
Yeah, mine did that. Same with a couple friends. ...

Yeah, mine did that. Same with a couple friends.

Mine also delaminated the inside edge though with almost half the tread still left :brokenheart:
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-26-2023, 11:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,538
Posted By gnarjunkie
And... there's a huge amount of people who have...

And... there's a huge amount of people who have literally dozens of track days on their 2nd gen, with sticky tires, often with aero as well, who have had no actual issues resulting from the pressure...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-24-2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,824
Posted By gnarjunkie
Those are the same tires that came stock on my...

Those are the same tires that came stock on my 2nd gen a year ago... I bet you could find a 2nd gen owner who immediately swapped wheels and/or tires who'd happily sell you their Primacy HPs.
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