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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-24-2022, 10:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 805
Posted By Escher
I would be interested! Have you ran poly vs....

I would be interested! Have you ran poly vs. spherical in your build? Or only spherical?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-24-2022, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 805
Posted By Escher
Interesting, have gathered a generally positive...

Interesting, have gathered a generally positive opinion at large on the durability of poly bushings. Particularly as I'm interested in the highest stiffness/lowest energy loss setup.

Currently...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-24-2022, 05:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 838
Posted By Escher
Ah good call on hub vs. diff boot, appreciate the...

Ah good call on hub vs. diff boot, appreciate the info!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-23-2022, 08:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 838
Posted By Escher
CV Joint Boot Kit Grease?

Does anyone here know if the official CV Joint Boot Kit (https://parts.toyota.com/p/Scion_2015_FR-S-BASE-MT/CV-Joint-Boot-Kit-Rear/62977392/SU00300795.html) comes with the necessary grease or do you...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-23-2022, 07:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 805
Posted By Escher
Suspension overhaul: what "needs" doing?

Hello all, quick background on all potentially relevant details:

2015 FR-S @ 85,000 miles

Currently DD
Preparing for dedicated track build

JRSC C30
Tein Flex As @ 1" lower...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-02-2021, 01:42 AM
Replies: 439
Views: 184,719
Posted By Escher
Tried searching the thread but the answer didn't...

Tried searching the thread but the answer didn't pop out, apologies if it's a repeat:

I already have the JRSC installed, and am looking to get oil cooling going. Anyone have a strong opinion on...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-23-2021, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 670
Posted By Escher
Additional data points: I just cleaned the...

Additional data points:

I just cleaned the MAF, cleaned the engine air intake, and even took off the throttle body to get at the solenoid EVAP lines to clamp them for peace of mind.

Immediately...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-22-2021, 11:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 670
Posted By Escher
Thanks - updated the OP: Startup to Idle...

Thanks - updated the OP:


Startup to Idle (https://datazap.me/u/escher/0-50-startup-idle-logs?log=2&data=31)
0-50 MPH non-WOT (https://datazap.me/u/escher/0-50-startup-idle-logs?log=0&data=31)...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-22-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 670
Posted By Escher
Exclamation CELs and Reduce Power - 2015 FR-S JRSC

Happy almost-Thanksgiving everyone! This year for Christmas, I just want my peace of mind and brake horsepower back!

For reference, this is in regards to a 2015 FR-S w/ ~85K miles on it, a JRSC w/...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-23-2021, 09:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,009
Posted By Escher
Not getting a misfire code, or any code besides a...

Not getting a misfire code, or any code besides a bank 1 rich, which *could* help narrow it down to cylinder 1 or 3 assuming it's related. Cylinder 3 was the actual misfire before I swapped the plugs...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-23-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,009
Posted By Escher
Ah was hoping to avoid the guess and check...

Ah was hoping to avoid the guess and check procedure, good copy though.



That's a negative. I was keeping an eye on oil temps when temps were hovering around 100 and I was never breaking 245,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-23-2021, 05:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,009
Posted By Escher
We have a winner: Las Vegas, NV. Breaking...

We have a winner: Las Vegas, NV. Breaking records. 122° on the dash hit for a week solid.

Any way to easily ID which pack is failing?
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-23-2021, 01:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,009
Posted By Escher
OK, annoying update... Yesterday, after...

OK, annoying update...

Yesterday, after almost exactly a month from replacing all of the cool packs with brand new ones (fixing all issues beautifully), one of them has started to go again.
...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-28-2021, 01:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,009
Posted By Escher
Good copy. I'll see what the smoke test tomorrow...

Good copy. I'll see what the smoke test tomorrow turns up, but either way definitely clamping those EVAP lines. Thanks for the feedback!
Forum: Forced Induction 05-28-2021, 01:03 AM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,582
Posted By Escher
Was replacing some coil packs tonight, and...

Was replacing some coil packs tonight, and stumbled upon a tragedy: oil leak on the blower :cry:. Definitely low in the reservoir to boot.

Going to take pictures tomorrow when I'm back in the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-28-2021, 12:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,009
Posted By Escher
Sorry for the ambiguity, here's the timeline: ...

Sorry for the ambiguity, here's the timeline:

- Beginning of May through today: torque hiccups in 2nd/3rd @ ~5K RPM
- 24 hours ago: Turn on car and received CEL with aforementioned rich fuel/ABS...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-28-2021, 12:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,009
Posted By Escher
2015 actually! Missed the big issue bullet by...

2015 actually! Missed the big issue bullet by that much.

But you all were spot on: coil pack was the haps. I found an outstanding deal on a full set of 4 packs, and since I am @ 80K anyway - when...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-26-2021, 02:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,009
Posted By Escher
From the perspective of someone who doesn't want...

From the perspective of someone who doesn't want to hear "oh, that's probably [thing which requires removing the block and replacing internal component]", I'd say it's extremely serendipitous.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-25-2021, 06:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,009
Posted By Escher
How serendipitous, just got into a discussion on...

How serendipitous, just got into a discussion on a different forum where coil pack was the first thing mentioned.

For the datalog, are we referring to the whole shebang laptop-based log via the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-25-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,009
Posted By Escher
Exclamation Sudden torque hiccup around 5500 RPM in 2nd/3rd

2015 FR-S + JRSC C30 @ ~80K miles. Good 91 fuel always, spark plugs changed ~5K miles ago.

Recently - as of about 1 month ago - I have started to get a very brief torque dip around 5500-6k RPM. I...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-16-2021, 01:29 AM
Replies: 4,468
Views: 1,423,167
Posted By Escher
Spent hours upon hours, learning the differences...

Spent hours upon hours, learning the differences between wider and narrower and staggered and offset etc etc etc tires and wheels.

I run a 2015 FR-S with stock tires and wheels and a Jackson...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-09-2020, 10:07 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,582
Posted By Escher
https://i.imgur.com/apgWdAl.jpg No regerts.

https://i.imgur.com/apgWdAl.jpg

No regerts.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-08-2020, 11:20 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,582
Posted By Escher
False alarm. Instructions were somewhat vague....

False alarm. Instructions were somewhat vague. There are two spots where you can see the stud going through the rear of the alternator. I was looking at the more forward one.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-07-2020, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,582
Posted By Escher
Help me forum, you're my only hope. Step #21...

Help me forum, you're my only hope.

Step #21 of the installation ask me to first thread the 180mm stud, shorter threaded side first, into the alternator so that two (2) threads are still visible...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-05-2020, 12:17 AM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,582
Posted By Escher
https://i.imgur.com/hkfY06p.jpg It's...

https://i.imgur.com/hkfY06p.jpg

It's happening this weekend y'all.
Forum: Southwest 07-16-2020, 12:58 AM
Replies: 1,014
Views: 231,379
Posted By Escher
Ah thought it would be a crazy coincidence. Saw...

Ah thought it would be a crazy coincidence. Saw it turn onto Galleria today.
Forum: Southwest 07-15-2020, 08:43 PM
Replies: 1,014
Views: 231,379
Posted By Escher
Hey you wouldn't happen to be driving a white 86...

Hey you wouldn't happen to be driving a white 86 with "86" in your vanity plate would you?
Forum: Southwest 07-12-2020, 11:02 PM
Replies: 1,014
Views: 231,379
Posted By Escher
Hey man, I'm in Henderson as well! Right next...

Hey man, I'm in Henderson as well! Right next door to the hospital and waterpark.
Forum: Forced Induction 07-10-2020, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,582
Posted By Escher
How about headers? I've read mostly that stock...

How about headers? I've read mostly that stock headers are A-OK, but w/ FI does that change?
Forum: Forced Induction 07-09-2020, 11:36 PM
Replies: 6,004
Views: 2,052,582
Posted By Escher
The time has finally come, and I'm installing a...

The time has finally come, and I'm installing a JRSC C30 in my '15 FRS in the next few weeks.

Everything is currently stock on this car, and I just passed the 70K mile mark. Just did a full OEM...
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