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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-08-2024, 05:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,365
Posted By lapsio
Stronger driveshaft replacement?

Hello

I have stock (engine-wise) 2020 BRZ and it seems I have bent driveshaft joints after 3 years of use (possibly leading to transmission leakage which was detected first). Since OEM driveshaft...
Forum: Software Tuning 10-12-2023, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 782
Posted By lapsio
Is it possible to disable Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) in 2017+ BRZ?

Is it possible to turn off ESS (at least when car has disabled traction control or enabled track mode) in ECU so that I don't look like Christmas tree every 10 seconds?... Not gonna lie it's pretty...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-23-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 992
Posted By lapsio
Track day tires collision - what was your aftermath?

Hi

We're planning to hit track day event together with friend. I'm tracking my MX5 quite regularly and I've been to track with my daily driver BRZ few times as well however for my friend it's...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-08-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 479
Posted By lapsio
Using roof basket 101?

I know it may be quite crappy place to ask about roof racks but I'm still gonna push my luck XD

So some time ago I purchased Thule Canyon XT roof basket for BRZ for some emergency scenarios when...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-06-2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,880
Posted By lapsio
In EU user manual 5w-30 is listed as officially...

In EU user manual 5w-30 is listed as officially allowed oil (0w20 and 5w30) so nobody can tell me that there's engine damage due to using wrong spec oil. I guess only that :T
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-06-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,880
Posted By lapsio
Europe man. We have really limited freedom in...

Europe man. We have really limited freedom in terms of car mods on all levels. Any unauthorized mechanical changes to car and mods void your extended warranty. In fact iirc even servicing in...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-03-2023, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,880
Posted By lapsio
High HT/HS 5w30 oil recommendations for high temps?

Hi

I used to use Rock Oil Carbon Competition 5w30 oil in my BRZ and it was quite fine I guess. Spec sheet below:

https://oil-club.de/wcf/index.php?attachment/7799-rock-oil-carbon-10w-50-pdf/
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-23-2023, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,636
Posted By lapsio
So I consulted DBA support, sent them recent...

So I consulted DBA support, sent them recent photos of my discs (since my problem with brakes fade was still very much apparent) and they basically told me that hoho, sucks to be me but it that...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-06-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 749
Posted By lapsio
I honestly think that at this point wheel arch...

I honestly think that at this point wheel arch depth will be the biggest offender. Height shouldn't be much of a problem since like you said you can adjust suspension height and stiffness to...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-05-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,498
Posted By lapsio
But they DO list weight of motorsport tires quite...

But they DO list weight of motorsport tires quite often. Not necessarily in all sizes since well there's A LOT of tire sizes comparing to rim sizes, but still you sometimes can find info about tire...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-04-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,484
Posted By lapsio
Awesome! I asked about A052 my friends and it...

Awesome! I asked about A052 my friends and it turns out my colleague at work used them back in the day when he was frequently rallying and autocrossing his Saxo and he said it was amazing tyre. So...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-03-2023, 11:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,484
Posted By lapsio
Wait... what's up with A052, this site claims it...

Wait... what's up with A052, this site claims it has 40c optimal temps and A grade wet handling which kinda sounds like soft semi slick...
...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-03-2023, 08:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,484
Posted By lapsio
I actually considered PS4S and wanted to get them...

I actually considered PS4S and wanted to get them back in the day but they weren't available in my size (225/40r18) where I live hence I went with Cup 2 and it was sh*t idea... That said I see that...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-03-2023, 08:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,484
Posted By lapsio
So what's your experience based recommendation in...

So what's your experience based recommendation in such case? xD I'm here just to hear it. If I wasn't I'd just straight away go and buy what I initially planned without any prior consultation.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-03-2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,484
Posted By lapsio
Good. :D At least I'm statistically predictable.

Good. :D At least I'm statistically predictable.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-03-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,484
Posted By lapsio
27, 7

27, 7
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-03-2023, 06:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,484
Posted By lapsio
Well... technically Cup 2 Connect's are already...

Well... technically Cup 2 Connect's are already 200tw so I feel like following such recommendations I'm just gonna buy exactly the same thing in different package and be just as disappointed as I am...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-02-2023, 01:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,484
Posted By lapsio
Looks like similar class of tire tread so I'll...

Looks like similar class of tire tread so I'll accept this as answer, thanks.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-02-2023, 12:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,484
Posted By lapsio
I'm UPS driver. Jk xD My way to work in 90%...

I'm UPS driver. Jk xD

My way to work in 90% does not go along any particularly rural areas (partially because I'm choosing such route on purpose, even though it's by far not the shortest one), I...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-01-2023, 12:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,484
Posted By lapsio
Well it seems that almost all semi slicks ever...

Well it seems that almost all semi slicks ever that are there, are made for 70-100 deg C operating temps range (150 - 210 F). And it's actually not really all that warm where I live. We rarely have...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-30-2023, 02:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,524
Posted By lapsio
Imho it's tire pressure. I had two tires explode...

Imho it's tire pressure. I had two tires explode on me exactly like this and in both cases it was because I kept driving on low pressure. You probably lost some pressure for whatever reason and tire...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-30-2023, 02:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,484
Posted By lapsio
Are aggressive semi slicks instant suicide in the rain?

I've been experimenting with tires for quite a while now and I found some very interesting super soft semi slick tires that performed great during winter, sprint and autumn. However now we're rapidly...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 04-26-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 81,134
Posted By lapsio
Yeah I tried that today as well in my Final...

Yeah I tried that today as well in my Final Edition and it doesn't seem to work at all. Also user manual doesn't even mention alarm literally anywhere and section about alarm is completely removed....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-18-2023, 05:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,636
Posted By lapsio
I noticed that as well but luckily I'm daily...

I noticed that as well but luckily I'm daily driving like an absolute idiot so I have no trouble with regenerating transfer layer during daily driving. That said I always have to remember that it...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-10-2023, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,636
Posted By lapsio
I tried. I mean they were really tough to break...

I tried. I mean they were really tough to break in. At first for really long time I was having something like this:

http://lapsio.lapsio.dev/public/inet/brz/brakes/2.jpeg

Then I glazed them and...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-09-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,636
Posted By lapsio
I thought DBA Xtreme Performance pads are already...

I thought DBA Xtreme Performance pads are already track-ready but it seems that no so much... welp :T I guess I'll have to get race performance then.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-07-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,636
Posted By lapsio
Pads glazing?

So I recently changed my stock PP pads and disks to DBA Xtreme Performance kit and... They're quite sh*t. I keep glazing them all the time. At first I thought that maybe I'm doing something wrong but...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-19-2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,959
Posted By lapsio
So I'm cosidering Castrol React SRF and Brembo...

So I'm cosidering Castrol React SRF and Brembo HTC 64T. Castrol seems to have very good wet boiling point so I believe it's more robust and tolerant to crappy fluid replacement job while Brembo has...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-19-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,959
Posted By lapsio
Pedal felt like sponge. It worked to some very...

Pedal felt like sponge. It worked to some very small extent and then when I pushed it to the floor it didn't do much (ABS didn't kick-in despite pedal being stuck in floor and I wasn't being ejected...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-18-2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,959
Posted By lapsio
Brake fluid recommendation?

Hi. Recently my brakes ended their life (both disks and pads) and when I heard quote for replacement OEM Brembo disks and pads both me and Subaru dealership/workshop I service my car in decided that...
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