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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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07-31-2018, 04:25 PM
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Any Experience with Power Stop Brakes?
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I'm by no means a record setting driver, have a...
I'm by no means a record setting driver, have a lot of autocross experience but not much track experience yet.
That said, I'm extremely happy with the Powerstop PSA "Track day advance" pads I'm...
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Member's Car Journals
06-07-2017, 12:42 AM
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bigbcraig's '13 BRZ Limited - Autocross, HPDE
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Pulled out my old tactrix cable and upgraded to...
Pulled out my old tactrix cable and upgraded to the most up to date ZA1JAB01C OEM software thats available for the 2013s. I believe this is specificed in the DI seal fix TSB and thus still Street...
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06-07-2017, 12:37 AM
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bigbcraig's '13 BRZ Limited - Autocross, HPDE
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Hey, it was good to meet you too! The seal grease...
Hey, it was good to meet you too! The seal grease slightly improved the wind noise, I'll probably do a second treatment later this week. I only had time to let the grease soak into the seals for a...
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06-03-2017, 05:44 PM
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bigbcraig's '13 BRZ Limited - Autocross, HPDE
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Went to my first autocross with the BRZ last...
Went to my first autocross with the BRZ last weekend.
It drives beautifully, as I expected the grip was frustratingly low and I have some things to learn about driving these cars, but had a lot of...
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Member's Car Journals
05-30-2017, 08:04 PM
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bigbcraig's '13 BRZ Limited - Autocross, HPDE
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Started out with what was supposed to be an easy...
Started out with what was supposed to be an easy project, changing engine/trans/diff oils for Amsoil, as well as installing the Subaru crash bolts and aligning the car.
Thankfully, this car is...
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05-27-2017, 05:49 PM
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bigbcraig's '13 BRZ Limited - Autocross, HPDE
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bigbcraig's '13 BRZ Limited - Autocross, HPDE
Hey all!
I've been a lurker since before the FT86-II concept, but finally made the dream true when I sold my AP1 S2000 for a BRZ.
I've been autocrossing semi seriously for a good 6 years now,...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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05-24-2017, 07:06 AM
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Clunking on hard cornering from front suspension
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Everyone is asking about things being loose but...
Everyone is asking about things being loose but to me it really sounds like you're describing contact. I'd take the wheel off and look at the inner edge and barrel of the wheel for evidence you're...
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Suspension | Chassis | Brakes --
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03-20-2017, 02:56 PM
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MCA Suspension "Traction Mod"
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For posterity - this isn't how antis or weight...
For posterity - this isn't how antis or weight transfer work.
It is true that antisquat reduces body movement under throttle, but it does so by putting some of the torque into binding up the...
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Member's Car Journals
01-03-2017, 06:46 PM
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Sunny's 3SGE BEAMS FRS. Full Engine Rebuild.
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I don't mean to be a debbie downer, but based on...
I don't mean to be a debbie downer, but based on the pic of the oil pan you decimated a piston probably from excessive knock, with an aftermarket OFT tune, and youre mad they won't warranty it?
...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
12-17-2016, 08:28 PM
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Got a track related question? I'll try to answer.
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Even with a race seat, I'd need a roll bar tall...
Even with a race seat, I'd need a roll bar tall enough the soft top can't fold over it to meet broomstick.
Buying a caged car is definitely safest and best way to go to the track, but IMO an...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
12-17-2016, 07:44 AM
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Got a track related question? I'll try to answer.
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On the books, the clubs I run with require being...
On the books, the clubs I run with require being able to lass a broomstick test. In practice, people are able to run being taller than their rollbars.
From a personal standpoint, though, I don't...
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Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting
12-16-2016, 09:50 PM
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Ok Mike, got a bit of a curveball for you- ...
Ok Mike, got a bit of a curveball for you-
I've been autocrossing for about 6 years now, and currently run an AP1 S2000 in B street class (very nearly stock). I also daily drive a 2015 WRX.
I...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
10-20-2012, 08:36 PM
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NOOOOOOOOOOO!
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bigbcraig
Yeah... So OP flipped his car at 25? Once...
Yeah... So OP flipped his car at 25?
Once upon a time a WRX owner's turbo spooled @ 12 mph and caused him to slide through an Expedition and into a house...:bellyroll:
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-24-2012, 01:05 AM
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Video: HKS 86 drift car + first 86/FR-S/BRZ dyno = 170 rwhp!!!
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bigbcraig
Being an entry-level car that's supposed to be...
Being an entry-level car that's supposed to be about handling and driver feel over tires and numbers; and with D4-S, I'll bet it's tuned for 87 or maybe 89 but not 91.
They clearly aren't...
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FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum
12-17-2011, 03:06 PM
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Interior Gauges at Night?
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bigbcraig
I wouldn't be surprised if the Subaru gauges end...
I wouldn't be surprised if the Subaru gauges end up being red with white needles, that's what the current WRX/STIs are and it looks great.
As for brightness, the older WRXs used to be very bright...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-09-2011, 02:47 PM
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Wing or no wing? (rear spoiler)
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bigbcraig
Except that data like this isn't applicable at...
Except that data like this isn't applicable at all unless the spoiler is mounted so high that its getting entirely clean air, which it won't have being behind the canopy.
Also, as shown by the...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-09-2011, 02:34 PM
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Autoguide gushes on Scion FR-S (w/ track drift video). Says destined to become icon.
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bigbcraig
There are several coupes on the market today that...
There are several coupes on the market today that are longer...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-09-2011, 12:19 PM
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Car and Driver review: Scion FR-S Delivers on Its Promise
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bigbcraig
I wonder how much C&D was paid for the paragraph...
I wonder how much C&D was paid for the paragraph about agility and the BRZ's understeer...:bellyroll:
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
11-18-2011, 02:03 PM
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Of Curb Weights and why this car will not weigh under 2600lbs
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bigbcraig
Since 2008, Imprezas have had multi-link rear...
Since 2008, Imprezas have had multi-link rear suspension.
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
10-24-2011, 12:09 AM
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Subaru commercial previews design?
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bigbcraig
Due to some confusion about where the end of one...
Due to some confusion about where the end of one of my playlists was, I started the video at the same time as this song started.
Bs-cYkMGPZ0.
I was wondering where Subaru was going with that at...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
10-14-2011, 01:29 PM
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Toyota FT-86 to Race in VLN Race @ Nurburgring this Weekend! First Photos!
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bigbcraig
S2k barely makes a high-strung, peaky 240; but...
S2k barely makes a high-strung, peaky 240; but nonetheless has a very, very capable chassis that I don't see the FT86 comparing to unfortunately.
What I see in the pictures is that the front is...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
08-17-2011, 09:53 AM
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motor trend: next WRX based on ft86
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bigbcraig
Are you sure you have that, and not this: ...
Are you sure you have that, and not this:
http://www.topgearrules.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Subaru_Impreza_WRX_sedan_2011-533x400.jpg
We've had the sedans the whole time in the new body...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
08-15-2011, 12:50 PM
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214
New Information, 8/5/11
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51,727
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bigbcraig
I'm suprised with the gauges that noone posted...
I'm suprised with the gauges that noone posted the current WRX / STI gauges...
http://image.motortrend.com/f/9237401+w1500+ar1+st0/112_0705_16z+2008_subaru_impreza_WRX+gauges.jpg
...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
08-07-2011, 08:16 PM
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214
New Information, 8/5/11
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bigbcraig
That's really sad to hear. LoJack / other...
That's really sad to hear. LoJack / other racking systems just aren't that expensive, and could offer better peace of mind / theft recovery. I'd look into it if I were you.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-29-2011, 11:26 PM
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Production Toyota FT-86 Details and Design Previewed by Toyota Sports Vehicle Boss
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153,155
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bigbcraig
THe STI's gearing blows my mind. People who...
THe STI's gearing blows my mind. People who autocross get pissed at them because they can't hit 60 in second (my MY08 WRX will hit 67-68 before the limiter kicks in); and the 6th gear as you said is...
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Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
07-27-2011, 10:28 AM
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Engine technology thread.
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bigbcraig
Electric turbos have repeatedly failed in...
Electric turbos have repeatedly failed in execution though. I understand electric motor technology is getting better, but (in my experience) people fail to realize just how great the forces acting...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-20-2011, 03:16 AM
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Production Toyota FT-86 Details and Design Previewed by Toyota Sports Vehicle Boss
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bigbcraig
That calculator seems quite optimistic.
That calculator seems quite optimistic.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-19-2011, 08:15 AM
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Thoughts and secrets of the FR-S/FT-86 Interior
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bigbcraig
http://www.egmcartech.com/2011/01/19/thieves-can-e...
http://www.egmcartech.com/2011/01/19/thieves-can-easily-hack-keyless-entry-push-button-start-systems/
sorry.
Basically, some engineering kids at a Swedish school made a program such that:
1. ...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-19-2011, 07:56 AM
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360
Anybody here getting that greasy "$27k" feeling?
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bigbcraig
It's actually going to be really hard to sell IMO...
It's actually going to be really hard to sell IMO if it's as focused and track day oriented as it is...
because generally people buy used when they're about to strip and cage a car.
(This doesn't...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
07-19-2011, 07:50 AM
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Production Toyota FT-86 Details and Design Previewed by Toyota Sports Vehicle Boss
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bigbcraig
As the proud owner of an AWD vehicle, neither nor...
As the proud owner of an AWD vehicle, neither nor I have enough torque for AWD to be an advantage off the line.
And you've got it backwards. Weight is more important at low speeds, aerodynamics...
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