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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-27-2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,346
Posted By Swolzee
Tire and Wheel Combination | Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MDq23scaWw

Surprisingly good video from Tire Rack, featuring a 2022 BRZ.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-27-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,254
Posted By Swolzee
I'd really appreciate this. I need to develop a...

I'd really appreciate this. I need to develop a solution for my sanity.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-24-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,254
Posted By Swolzee
I'd love to see some pics of all this. Especially...

I'd love to see some pics of all this. Especially the bushing and how you have it installed.

Are any of you running stiffer diff bushings?
I'm thinking about going back to my OEM bushings to see...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-22-2023, 07:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,672
Posted By Swolzee
Here's a cold start ...

Here's a cold start
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKdThndtYqQ

Lots of -2.7 camber and IRP shifter noise to compete with the exhaust but it's the best I could do with a hasty mount job and no...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-21-2023, 09:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,672
Posted By Swolzee
Update: Picking up where I left off. JDL 4-2-1...

Update:
Picking up where I left off. JDL 4-2-1 EL, 2.5" OP, factory exhaust from that point back.

Went to the exhaust shop had them cut out the 90° bend going into the OEM muffler and replace it...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-09-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,254
Posted By Swolzee
I can't speak to everyone's vibrations in their...

I can't speak to everyone's vibrations in their shifter but mine is isolated to the rod in the reverse button exclusively. If the rod can be dampened my rattle will cease to exist. If not I'll likely...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-07-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 22,254
Posted By Swolzee
Checking to see if anyone has attempted any fix...

Checking to see if anyone has attempted any fix on the reverse button rod that connects the cable linkage?

That's where 100% of my rattle comes from.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-07-2023, 09:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,672
Posted By Swolzee
I think I have the fix. Or at least a good idea...

I think I have the fix. Or at least a good idea on paper.

Leaving the post OP factory piping in place I'm going to cut out the 90° bend in the intermediate pipe prior to the muffler and weld in a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-06-2023, 05:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,672
Posted By Swolzee
I really don't want a "quiet" exhaust. On a...

I really don't want a "quiet" exhaust.

On a 10 scale this is like a 8 with the CB on, factory exhaust from the OP back is a 1. I was being completely genuine when I said it was similar to my...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-06-2023, 08:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,672
Posted By Swolzee
I'm definitely not looking for something quiet...

I'm definitely not looking for something quiet I'm just looking for something that's not as loud. I'm pretty sure if I were to keep the Perrin CB and just add a resonator to the factory FP to drop it...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-05-2023, 09:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,672
Posted By Swolzee
Well, I discovered I had an exhaust leak which...

Well, I discovered I had an exhaust leak which has me questioning life itself at the moment. Along with if this was something that happened slowly making me think the CB was louder than I thought.
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-03-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,326
Posted By Swolzee
I'll be very curious to hear what Gresham has to...

I'll be very curious to hear what Gresham has to say post race. Talk about a tale of two races.

Besides the penalties he was clearly the fastest car out there in race one. In race 2 I have to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-31-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,326
Posted By Swolzee
Are all brake pads the same and do when know what...

Are all brake pads the same and do when know what they are? Also do we know if all the spring rates are the same and what they are?

Thanks so much this is some great info here!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-31-2023, 12:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,326
Posted By Swolzee
Based on my initial reading the series was going...

Based on my initial reading the series was going to allow $20k worth of additional options over base on the GR86 Cup, is that the case?

Could someone link or list the spec sheet? I'd love to have...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-30-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,326
Posted By Swolzee
This is exciting. I do wish the promotions were...

This is exciting. I do wish the promotions were doing a better job informing people because when trying to Google if there was a live broadcast and going to multiple sites turned up nothing.

I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-29-2023, 11:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,326
Posted By Swolzee
Is this being televised? Definitely...

Is this being televised?

Definitely interested to see how Gresham Wagner does going from MX-5 to the GR86.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-29-2023, 08:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,672
Posted By Swolzee
I've got a decent mic I'll do some before and...

I've got a decent mic I'll do some before and after clips and post them in here.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-29-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,672
Posted By Swolzee
It's funny, in my one tracked mind I hadn't...

It's funny, in my one tracked mind I hadn't really considered adding something to the factory FP. I love the tone of the Perrin 3" and I hate the thought of ditching it. So I will try adding a ultra...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-28-2023, 06:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,672
Posted By Swolzee
Exhaust-ed, Need Sound Advice

My current setup is:
JDL 4-2-1
2.5" stainless OP
Factory FP
3" resonated Perrin CB

(What I'm looking for is some personal accounts of what would be effective to reduce dB's, below is my...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-17-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,258
Posted By Swolzee
I'm going to continue to play around with it for...

I'm going to continue to play around with it for sure but ultimately I do want to go with a two-way setup whether I can dial in this current system or not. Hopefully I will be able to find a better...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-16-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,258
Posted By Swolzee
I thought it was odd as well but that's what's...

I thought it was odd as well but that's what's going on. Next time I take it out I plan to soften up the front and see how it reacts.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-15-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,258
Posted By Swolzee
What type of spring rates would you suggest for...

What type of spring rates would you suggest for this type of setup?

As is with the Flex As I'm reduced to going full stiff in the rear when doing spirited driving. Even just 2 clicks from full...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-14-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,258
Posted By Swolzee
(Most to least from left to right) Touge,...

(Most to least from left to right)
Touge, hillclimb, track meets, auto-x.
Very little casual driving but some.

Currently some 500 treadwear all-season tires, but my plan is to buy some Ventus...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-14-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,258
Posted By Swolzee
Pedders Extreme Xa Supercar Coil-Over Kit ?

Who's using these, what's your experience with them, what do they compare to?

I want to upgrade from my Tein Flex As in the near future and go with a set of 2-ways. I like that these come with...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-06-2022, 10:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 278
Posted By Swolzee
Steering Wheel Creaking Sound

My NRG hub wasn't torqued all the way down but after torquing it to spec somewhere in the steering column there's plastic rubbing and making a squeaking creaking sound.
It sounds like it's coming...
Forum: Forced Induction 10-03-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4,964
Views: 1,478,368
Posted By Swolzee
The car is finally off the jack stands after a...

The car is finally off the jack stands after a year of collecting dust and a few weeks of installing parts.
My initial impressions of the kit is how smooth everything runs. With the most obvious...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-29-2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,207
Posted By Swolzee
This is correct. So who wants to buy a...

This is correct.

So who wants to buy a catless front pipe lol.
I went ahead and swapped back in the the stock front pipe and it resolved about 75% of the rasp and actually improved the sound to...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-29-2022, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,207
Posted By Swolzee
The Grapes of Rasp

BREAKING NEWS, this just in. A catless exhaust is loud AF!

My setup:
- JDL 4-2-1 EL,
- 2.5" stainless OP
- 2.5-3" stainless FP
- Perrin 3" resonated CB

I'm not sure what my expectations...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-23-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 74,943
Posted By Swolzee
Fantastic. It definitely sounds like that's the...

Fantastic. It definitely sounds like that's the issue I'm running into here so I really do appreciate all of your replies and the promptness of them especially.

I'll wire it in via the fuse box...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-23-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 74,943
Posted By Swolzee
Has anyone had inconsistent power when using the...

Has anyone had inconsistent power when using the 12 volt source from the track box harness?

I'm just now piecing my car back together but I tied in my four Halo ring switches and my Greddy gauges...
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