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Forum: Audio/Visual, Electronics, Infotainment, NAV

10-18-2022, 11:31 AM

Replies: 11

2022+ BRZ/GR86 CANbus Adapter - Ansix Auto

Views: 5,577

Posted By andys_garage

It plugs into the active sound control plug...

It plugs into the active sound control plug behind the glovebox - I believe gen 1 had CAN available on the standard OBD port and thus this isn't required.

Also, the margins on this are huge,...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-17-2022, 03:07 PM

Replies: 2

2nd track day in the GR86, TNiA @ Pitt Race - debreif

Views: 739

Posted By andys_garage

yeah his car is 500lb lighter and has...

yeah his car is 500lb lighter and has downforce... I autocrossed it before and after ES - BSP conversion and in BSP trim I thought I'd been hit with a baseball bat on launching.

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

10-13-2022, 09:21 PM

Replies: 33

The "I'm having a ton of fun tracking my 86 without issues" thread!

Views: 5,997

Posted By andys_garage

I've had lots of fun hot lapping on my 22 gr86...

I've had lots of fun hot lapping on my 22 gr86 with no issues. 2 days at Mid Ohio and one at Pitt Race

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-13-2022, 12:28 AM

Replies: 698

Sticky: Track Videos - Directory and Discussion

Views: 204,900

Posted By andys_garage

Pitt Race w/ SCCA TNiA ...

Pitt Race w/ SCCA TNiA
https://youtu.be/FyPrGcxKR2M

Full session
https://youtu.be/q-sQ8nSu3oM

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-12-2022, 11:21 PM

Replies: 2

2nd track day in the GR86, TNiA @ Pitt Race - debreif

Views: 739

Posted By andys_garage

2nd track day in the GR86, TNiA @ Pitt Race - debreif

TNiAs are short and sweet so hopefully this debrief is as well. Not a lot of time to think between sessions at TNiA because they run a pretty tight schedule.

The track:
Pitt Race Full Course
...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-12-2022, 10:55 PM

Replies: 34

Sticky: 86 Lap Records

Views: 8,692

Posted By andys_garage

Went around Pitt Race today in 2:05.6 on...

Went around Pitt Race today in 2:05.6 on 225/45R17 Falken RT660s

https://youtu.be/FyPrGcxKR2M

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-04-2022, 11:49 AM

Replies: 34

Sticky: 86 Lap Records

Views: 8,692

Posted By andys_garage

thanks for updating - you put my GR86 in on...

thanks for updating - you put my GR86 in on mid-ohio as a 2020. pretty cool having a development car lol

will work on posting videos if i get some time.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-03-2022, 11:24 AM

Replies: 0

TNiA @ Pitt Race October 12th

Views: 516

Posted By andys_garage

TNiA @ Pitt Race October 12th

Just wondering if anyone is going next week? I'm headed out there in my red GR86 running the Intermediate group, and a friend of mine will be there in his BSP miata if he can get brake pads in time....

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

09-26-2022, 09:25 AM

Replies: 10

OEM Brake Pads

Views: 1,852

Posted By andys_garage

I feel like the gr86 pads get brake fade on the...

I feel like the gr86 pads get brake fade on the street tbh. one hard stop and they smell horrible.

I recommend swapping to a better pad like raybestos st-43 for track days, then swap back...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

09-15-2022, 08:23 AM

Replies: 29

Azenis RT 660 missing strips of tread

Views: 5,050

Posted By andys_garage

i'll say i had a similar experience at mid-ohio. ...

i'll say i had a similar experience at mid-ohio. they had good consistent grip throughout a lapping session, my confidence in them only dropped after ambient temps got to 85+ and a lot of rubber...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-08-2022, 02:23 PM

Replies: 31

Driving at the limit and slip angle

Views: 4,215

Posted By andys_garage

Fully agree, op seemed like he wanted to...

Fully agree, op seemed like he wanted to understand the theory a little better to me. The practical advice is that it sounds like he's asking too much of his tires.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-08-2022, 08:02 AM

Replies: 11

Helmet Help

Views: 1,242

Posted By andys_garage

your cheeks should be getting squeezed a little...

your cheeks should be getting squeezed a little by the cheek pads. sounds like g-force isn't the right brand for you, different brands do fit differently.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

09-08-2022, 07:59 AM

Replies: 31

Driving at the limit and slip angle

Views: 4,215

Posted By andys_garage

You can probably find all this in speed secrets -...

You can probably find all this in speed secrets - I haven't read the book but I spoke with Ross recently and have my own expertise here

It's easy to saturate tires, it's hard to drive right at...

Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics

09-02-2022, 05:48 PM

Replies: 47

Wind Buffeting

Views: 11,888

Posted By andys_garage

I went to the track last weekend and with a...

I went to the track last weekend and with a helmet on I thought it was fine. Though I agree it's no good for summertime cruising

Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics

09-01-2022, 03:10 PM

Replies: 39

Anyone figured out where to get the CAN bus data for AIM/etc. data loggers?

Views: 8,715

Posted By andys_garage

Really appreciate the instructions here, and I...

Really appreciate the instructions here, and I look forward to making one of these for myself.

I saw in the config you limited some channels to 25 Hz. Is there a risk of saturating the...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

09-01-2022, 12:58 PM

Replies: 14

Uneven Coloring on Brake Rotors

Views: 1,461

Posted By andys_garage

AP racing posted a video of how to clean old...

AP racing posted a video of how to clean old material off then bed new on.

basically a few stops from 50-5 mph should get them hot enough to burn off the old material, then repeat the normal...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

09-01-2022, 12:55 PM

Replies: 14

Uneven Coloring on Brake Rotors

Views: 1,461

Posted By andys_garage

I saw something similar when i bedded my track...

I saw something similar when i bedded my track pads on the stock rear rotors (thanks tirerack - though they did do right just not in time). It was only on the one where i couldn't fit a shim between...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

08-31-2022, 11:19 AM

Replies: 28

2022 GR86 & BRZ RTV Issue Explained

Views: 7,382

Posted By andys_garage

Great info, thanks for the video. Good...

Great info, thanks for the video. Good reassurance that they cover NASA events because I just finished my first one this weekend :bellyroll:. Hopefully a TSB/recall gets issued soon.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-30-2022, 04:17 PM

Replies: 968

SCCA Solo D Street discussion

Views: 192,227

Posted By andys_garage

In the wrx, I too went to ST to fix the handling....

In the wrx, I too went to ST to fix the handling. Now I just do track days in the 86 so I don't have to worry about silly things like "rules" or "being fast" and can worry more about things like...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-30-2022, 09:34 AM

Replies: 968

SCCA Solo D Street discussion

Views: 192,227

Posted By andys_garage

roflmao I put a massive rear bar on my...

roflmao

I put a massive rear bar on my WRX when it was in DS. Autocrossed alright, killed the handling on my favorite on-ramp.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-30-2022, 09:24 AM

Replies: 24

Modify High Mileage 1st Gen or buy a new 2nd Gen

Views: 3,527

Posted By andys_garage

ymmv very much on modding the first gen. I...

ymmv very much on modding the first gen. I believe i saw a dyno comparison at some point vs a modded 1st gen (headers and tune) and a stock 2nd gen... the stock 2nd gen blew the headers+tune 1st gen...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-29-2022, 09:47 PM

Replies: 15

First track day in the GR86 (Mid-Ohio) - debrief

Views: 1,219

Posted By andys_garage

Nope t1 pavilion was where hpde-intro was. My...

Nope t1 pavilion was where hpde-intro was. My gr86 is red, I ran #28 this weekend, I too also like the blue and was on the fence on color

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-29-2022, 09:46 PM

Replies: 15

First track day in the GR86 (Mid-Ohio) - debrief

Views: 1,219

Posted By andys_garage

Yeah I played with hugging the curb vs braking...

Yeah I played with hugging the curb vs braking super late and diamonding the corner in the last session and preferred the latter. Just seemed like I spent less time there and exit was faster

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-29-2022, 03:30 PM

Replies: 15

First track day in the GR86 (Mid-Ohio) - debrief

Views: 1,219

Posted By andys_garage

I hit 6800+ (where i have the yellow light set)...

I hit 6800+ (where i have the yellow light set) in 5th going into china beach frequently, so that puts me in the 123+ mph range.

Maybe could have pulled 130 if I ran 3rd and 4th out further...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-29-2022, 03:24 PM

Replies: 15

First track day in the GR86 (Mid-Ohio) - debrief

Views: 1,219

Posted By andys_garage

Bad past experience on Subaru OEM rotors with...

Bad past experience on Subaru OEM rotors with hawk hp+ pads at mid-ohio in the WRX. The GR86 is lighter and has better airflow, but the front brakes are the exact same, so it was an abundance of...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-29-2022, 02:55 PM

Replies: 15

First track day in the GR86 (Mid-Ohio) - debrief

Views: 1,219

Posted By andys_garage

Yeah 5 'days' across 3 events, lots of autocross...

Yeah 5 'days' across 3 events, lots of autocross experience (also not in the twins), worked in the racing industry for 8 years.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-29-2022, 01:37 PM

Replies: 15

First track day in the GR86 (Mid-Ohio) - debrief

Views: 1,219

Posted By andys_garage

I offered! nbd though. I talked with him at...

I offered! nbd though. I talked with him at length a few times.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-29-2022, 12:36 PM

Replies: 15

First track day in the GR86 (Mid-Ohio) - debrief

Views: 1,219

Posted By andys_garage

First track day in the GR86 (Mid-Ohio) - debrief

I used my NASA coupon to run 2 days at Mid-Ohio in the HPDE2 group and here's my thoughts:

The car:

2022 GR86 Premium in Track bRed, ~1200 miles
Camber bolts in front, got to like 1.8°...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

08-29-2022, 11:14 AM

Replies: 29

Azenis RT 660 missing strips of tread

Views: 5,050

Posted By andys_garage

i *am* a tire expert - I would call this a 'flow...

i *am* a tire expert - I would call this a 'flow crack' - when the belts shrink inward during curing, the uncured rubber flows in to fill the space, which sometimes causes rubber from the surface to...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

08-25-2022, 06:38 PM

Replies: 350

What did you do to your GR86 (Gen 2) today?

Views: 94,308

Posted By andys_garage

yeah, camber bolt in bottom hole, 14mm bolt in...

yeah, camber bolt in bottom hole, 14mm bolt in 16mm hole. it's all i could get.

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