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Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-27-2025, 12:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,211
Posted By AutoCulture
Yep, doing both already.

Yep, doing both already.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-25-2025, 10:22 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 38,976
Posted By DocWalt
Finally got to do an autocross on Sunday. Since...

Finally got to do an autocross on Sunday. Since last event I've revalved the rear shocks a few times to dial in ride quality and added a bunch more downforce with splitter tunnels designed in part ...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-18-2025, 09:53 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 38,976
Posted By DocWalt
Thanks! For a home garage it ain't bad :)

Thanks! For a home garage it ain't bad :)
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-17-2025, 03:46 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 38,976
Posted By DocWalt
Revalved my rear shocks yesterday. Fun making...

Revalved my rear shocks yesterday. Fun making small changes that affect ride quality and performance :)


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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-16-2025, 02:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,026
Posted By Code Monkey
PSA: MCA traction mod failure

Installed 9/18/2018 on my 2017 BRZ at 12,290 miles.
Taken off May 2022 at 27,570 miles.
Installed 5/15/2022 on my 2022 BRZ at 825 miles.
Taken off 11/16/2025 at 16,030 miles.
Both cars heavily...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-06-2025, 11:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,856
Posted By Stephen W.
Tuesday we were able to pick up Purple Reign from...

Tuesday we were able to pick up Purple Reign from the body shop. Six months to the day from the accident! Think about that, our entire summer of fun lost. All our trips, big events and small cruise...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-03-2025, 06:02 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 79,199
Posted By DarkPira7e
Shrader back seat delete finally installed, and a...

Shrader back seat delete finally installed, and a new gauge cluster cover, hoping the alcantara will reflect less in the windshield than the factory plastic piece.

The back seat delete is...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-29-2025, 12:37 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 38,976
Posted By DocWalt
Decided to try a CF skin on the wing to add...

Decided to try a CF skin on the wing to add stiffness and take the "heavy" aluminum spars out of the wing. The first attempt *almost* worked great... Vacuum bag failure.

Attempt number two was...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-29-2025, 11:58 AM
Replies: 352
Views: 112,193
Posted By smoltz
I have a custom profile that I have developed...

I have a custom profile that I have developed from open source info and from sniffing on the CANBUS. I'll share it, it's on my other computer though.

That's actually one of the things I have...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-29-2025, 09:18 AM
Replies: 352
Views: 112,193
Posted By smoltz
Yeah, it's really slick. I don't have any great...

Yeah, it's really slick. I don't have any great pictures but the fit and finish is excellent. Looks very factory built race car. I had Mako install two LEDs for the directionals to save inputs and...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-27-2025, 12:16 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,980
Posted By jcaserta
Core strength and bracing left foot on the dead...

Core strength and bracing left foot on the dead pedal lol.

Or buying a race seat. Even without a harness if the seat fits you pretty well you'll be held in. Which obviously saves some weight as...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-23-2025, 06:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,980
Posted By Spuds
My final '25 setup, now that I'm actually happy...

My final '25 setup, now that I'm actually happy with it at the end of the season...

Suspension:
RCE T2, 400/6k all around, pretty close to recommended damper settings, need to go find my...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-19-2025, 09:14 PM
Replies: 352
Views: 112,193
Posted By smoltz
Many changes to the car over the season and a few...

Many changes to the car over the season and a few more coming. Goal is to have it dialed for next sesaon but in the meanwhile, car did an 11.2 at the glen but the one on video was an 11.8...
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-15-2025, 06:45 AM
Replies: 1,351
Views: 358,703
Posted By zeal86
Finished the rear subframe refresh. ...

Finished the rear subframe refresh.

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I just have to decide on what brand of...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-14-2025, 11:43 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 38,976
Posted By DocWalt
I've been working on some aero improvements...

I've been working on some aero improvements recently. I added some splitter tunnels/diffusers and built a rear wing to get more adjustment and balance out the front aero. I'm running a really low...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-12-2025, 11:59 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,829
Posted By doward
OVR does a cool late season/post season mini...

OVR does a cool late season/post season mini series of 3-4 weeknight PAX Challenges. It scores a separate season championship. The last two years I've been plagued with weekday work travel and missed...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-12-2025, 01:47 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 70,783
Posted By villainous_frx
Started snowing tonight. Guess that's a wrap for...

Started snowing tonight. Guess that's a wrap for '25.

Swapped the passenger RUCA, noise persists.
https://i.imgur.com/7DaPXeb.jpeg
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-10-2025, 11:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,386
Posted By RToyo86
After much delay I finally took delivery of my...

After much delay I finally took delivery of my set today and had them mounted.

Konig makes these in a face "A" and "B" design. Similar to the RPF1s which alter the angle of the spokes.
Konig...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-07-2025, 01:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,829
Posted By doward
SoloNats recap post? A month late? Eight...

SoloNats recap post? A month late?

Eight years since the first one I attended, I was reminded that there are levels to this ish. DST had 5(?) previous national champions ahead of me, and a new one...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-07-2025, 06:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,599
Posted By SiCaln
I have finally made a start on my audio upgrades,...

I have finally made a start on my audio upgrades, well post headunit upgrade. I have added 3-way component Focal Access speakers into the doors and dash, and coaxial Focal speakers in the rear,...
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-03-2025, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 305
Posted By blsfrs
GR Corolla AWD swap anyone?

https://www.facebook.com/reel/3720972558208838
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-29-2025, 03:17 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 79,199
Posted By DarkPira7e
Not sure yet, will probably be a week or two...

Not sure yet, will probably be a week or two minimum before I'm able to drive it post-kilmat.
From knocking on the panels, I can tell you there's a substantial difference, especially the roof and...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-27-2025, 03:45 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 70,783
Posted By villainous_frx
Haven't done much with this car over the summer,...

Haven't done much with this car over the summer, but the mountains are fun as always.
https://i.imgur.com/PVllb11.jpeg
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Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-26-2025, 04:26 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 33,500
Posted By Tatsu333
Traction Mod Refinishing

OK - on to the next project! Since I have five days where I don't have clients in my garage, I'm going to try and get everything outstanding done on my car. ;)

Next up after the header swap is...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-24-2025, 12:38 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 38,976
Posted By DocWalt
Competed in the Philly region SCCA Al Holbert...

Competed in the Philly region SCCA Al Holbert Memorial this past weekend. Car was untouched from KOTM other than swapping tires to my street tires to drive to work on the in between. I had a guest...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-17-2025, 11:05 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 39,265
Posted By Scargod
To follow-up on the fan removal, I've not had any...

To follow-up on the fan removal, I've not had any issues and my fan is not coming on, nor am I boiling over when I shut it off. Albeit the weather hasn't been over 80.

On other fronts... I've...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-16-2025, 05:58 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,980
Posted By DocWalt
They're totally legal :)

They're totally legal :)
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-15-2025, 04:02 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,980
Posted By DocWalt
STI lip kit is legal, TRD spoiler is not. You...

STI lip kit is legal, TRD spoiler is not.
You need a catted frontpipe.
Roll center correction kit is not legal.




At national events all of those would get attention, locally I wouldn't...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-15-2025, 10:17 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 38,806
Posted By spcmafia
I did hear that this was a popular topic with...

I did hear that this was a popular topic with Miata drivers. I was mostly worried about the lip kit, they are replicas of STi, and I'm about to get a ducktail spoiler based on the TRD design. The...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-14-2025, 06:21 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 33,152
Posted By DocWalt
Man, what a gorgeous track! So jealous, I can't...

Man, what a gorgeous track! So jealous, I can't wait to get my car on track too :)
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