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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-14-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 39,989
Posted By JimR
Just a bump: I tried the Thingverse 3D print...

Just a bump: I tried the Thingverse 3D print linked above for the visor mount. They have a "Craftcloud" printing service that selects the cheapest vendor for what you want.



I ordered one in...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-31-2016, 11:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,185
Posted By JimR
A stock 86 is really good. None of the TRD stuff...

A stock 86 is really good. None of the TRD stuff is required to have fun or win your local autocross among competitors close to your skill level. Loaded down with family, the extra height of the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-30-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 17,874
Posted By JimR
Group picture! I asked whoever runs the...

Group picture! I asked whoever runs the SoloMatters Facebook page (Randall?) if they would help gather us for a group CS photo-op, and they said that they were going to do that for all the large...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-30-2016, 03:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,185
Posted By JimR
Unless I'm mistaken, this sounds like picking a...

Unless I'm mistaken, this sounds like picking a car for casual, occasional autocross/track work. No one with multiple booster-seat-aged kids has time for a sorted track rat or STX Solo build. OP may...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-16-2016, 10:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,105
Posted By JimR
A company would be successful in proving the 86...

A company would be successful in proving the 86 can be reliable with really stiff spring rates, wide slicks, and aero. There will be interest in finding weak points and selling off-the-shelf upgrades...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-16-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,105
Posted By JimR
The problem is that everything popular has...

The problem is that everything popular has already been done with these cars. At SCCA Solo Nationals, there are about 90 drivers of twins registered among the two biggest classes (CS and STX) in the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,105
Posted By JimR
Numerically, what most of us do is SCCA Solo...

Numerically, what most of us do is SCCA Solo (autocross) and track lapping. Nobody would be interested in those builds, though.

What you're looking for is a tractor pull 86. Do that, and you'll...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-10-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,663
Posted By JimR
...annnnd 85 signed up for CS. If we could...

...annnnd 85 signed up for CS.

If we could ultimately land on 86, that would be so choice.

https://i.imgflip.com/18q45t.jpg (https://imgflip.com/i/18q45t)
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-01-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,648
Posted By JimR
Do you gorilla-grip the wheel? Try driving with...

Do you gorilla-grip the wheel? Try driving with your thumb on the rim of the wheel, and using firm, but not white-knuckle inputs.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-28-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,110
Posted By JimR
I'm in my thirties, live in Arkansas, use my FR-S...

I'm in my thirties, live in Arkansas, use my FR-S as a four-season daily, and autocross it regularly. Nothing to fear. Get one and enjoy it.

I shed a Miata and a Mazda6 to get mine, and the...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 07-20-2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 224,364
Posted By JimR
Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, Clinton, OK ...

Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, Clinton, OK
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/camberix/FR-S/IMG_6399%202_zpsy1ckzsqd.jpg...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-15-2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,209,156
Posted By JimR
Do you know how I know that you know that I know...

Do you know how I know that you know that I know that you know we're talking about the same thing? :)

Wrote my letter to the SEB in March.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-15-2016, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,209,156
Posted By JimR
The BRZ, FR-S, ND MX-5, and RX-8 have all gotten...

The BRZ, FR-S, ND MX-5, and RX-8 have all gotten it done in CS National Solo...in the last four months.

The perception that there is a grand gulf of performance between a BRZ and TRD FR-S -...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-09-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 21,923
Posted By JimR
Failed part lab testing? Access to a Subaru...

Failed part lab testing? Access to a Subaru engineer? I must hang in the wrong circles.

Even Dorman's cheap aftermarket replacement stud...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-02-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,209,156
Posted By JimR
C-Street has a good mix of cars of similar layout...

C-Street has a good mix of cars of similar layout and capability. There is a little bit of course dependency, but the iron chef ingredient still looks like the driver. Two and three cars can reliably...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-01-2016, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,209,156
Posted By JimR
The RX-8, ND MX-5, FR-S, and BRZ have all won CS...

The RX-8, ND MX-5, FR-S, and BRZ have all won CS in national-level Solo/ProSolo so far this year. Several other things have trophied in CS. Proposals are still open for comment, and we're not done...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-24-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,797
Posted By JimR
Looks great. I have been active in RallyCross for...

Looks great. I have been active in RallyCross for a few years, and enjoy it a little more than autocross.

I wrote a RallyCross novice guide if anyone wants to get involved:...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 05-23-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1,297
Views: 712,348
Posted By JimR
A little motion. ...

A little motion.

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/camberix/FR-S/13227780_10206850671411452_5006847847250507377_o_zpsojlq76vi.jpg...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-23-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,129
Posted By JimR
These are not an aggressive pad. I have used them...

These are not an aggressive pad. I have used them in stock sizes on non-ABS Solo/RallyCross cars on purpose to tame front inner lockup.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-16-2016, 08:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,544
Posted By JimR
Going through South Dakota instead of North...

Going through South Dakota instead of North Dakota would let you visit Badlands and Mount Rushmore. Then you could keep going west and go through Yellowstone.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-10-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,705
Posted By JimR
FWIW, I saw the car on Racing Junk a while back...

FWIW, I saw the car on Racing Junk a while back and thought, "Neat." People do look, but I guess no interest is no interest.

Budget enduros are hot right now, but it's not eligible for LeMons and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-06-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 133,453
Posted By JimR
Are they sure Australians made this? There's no...

Are they sure Australians made this? There's no V8 or ute pickup bed.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-05-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,264
Posted By JimR
If you are a teenage girl and have several kids...

If you are a teenage girl and have several kids to drive around, definitely get your mom to lease you a Camaro. The newest model was the star of the Gobots movie. The only drawback is that they are...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-30-2016, 02:56 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 18,517
Posted By JimR
I don't know where you are in Missouri, but you...

I don't know where you are in Missouri, but you might check out the annual Crescent Classic Ferrari meet in NW Arkansas. It's centered in Eureka Springs and does fun, brisk tours of excellent Ozark...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-25-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,478
Posted By JimR
Looks pretty butch with the 17x9's. Here's...

Looks pretty butch with the 17x9's.

Here's my Firestorm on the 17x8" size of the same wheel:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2563424&postcount=4
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-25-2016, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,868
Posted By JimR
I took my dad to see One Lap roll through Hallett...

I took my dad to see One Lap roll through Hallett about a decade ago. He got to meet Brock Yates, which excited him. I remember a lot of creative cars, and many tired souls catching a nap on whatever...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-20-2016, 09:24 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,870
Posted By JimR
My 2015 that I bought four months ago was $22,467...

My 2015 that I bought four months ago was $22,467 before TTL, but it was a 400-mile demonstrator. It was listed as new on Cars.com, but I figured it was a demo at that price and the dealer confirmed...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-19-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,294
Posted By JimR
Bushings, door seals, engine mounts, diff mounts,...

Bushings, door seals, engine mounts, diff mounts, and really anything with compliance is likely affected by extreme cold. Back during a bad cold snap, my all-seasons would flat spot from sitting...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-18-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,410
Posted By JimR
Anyone who still drives a Mercury Topaz...

Anyone who still drives a Mercury Topaz definitely has something to hide.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-17-2016, 11:01 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,926
Posted By JimR
My pollen-covered towing setup: ...

My pollen-covered towing setup:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l263/camberix/FR-S/IMG_4921%202_zpssk8kzv3a.jpg...
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