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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-03-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 527
Posted By ihavefat
Yeah maybe I should specify that the resistance...

Yeah maybe I should specify that the resistance is very minimal. TBH the steering isn’t affected but I feel something in the front end. The reason why I am isolating to the endlinks is that this...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-02-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 527
Posted By ihavefat
SPL endlinks binding(?) when cold

I noticed in the recent months upon initial drive in the mornings, it almost feels like the car doesn’t want to turn for the first 1-2 turns. It feels like I’m rubbing something but there’s plenty of...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-17-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,611
Posted By ihavefat
How is the DC axleback holding up? I have...

How is the DC axleback holding up?

I have the 4 2 1 as well and I’m considering adding a mild catback to get more noise but would prefer to keep it OEM catback level sound upon startup/cruising
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-03-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,874
Posted By ihavefat
How’s the street driving with the csg cp pads, in...

How’s the street driving with the csg cp pads, in terms of dusting/noise/braking?

Also just noticed you are in ATL. Any dyno shops you recommend?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-01-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,310
Posted By ihavefat
A bit of a plot twist. It seems like my front...

A bit of a plot twist. It seems like my front wheels were super close to the front (I’m guessing a lot of positive caster?), which may have prevented the endlinks from hitting it even initially set...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-30-2023, 04:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,310
Posted By ihavefat
:D why would you assume I wouldn't track the car ...

:D why would you assume I wouldn't track the car

But yea..this is mostly a street car (averaging 4-5 track weekends a year) so this may be an overkill.



Oooh, good point. I wonder if the...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-30-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,310
Posted By ihavefat
I was worried about this which is why I was...

I was worried about this which is why I was initially looking at 17x9s. But none so far. I do still have the stock front swaybar/endlinks if that matters.

If anything, I noticed there are two...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-28-2023, 02:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,310
Posted By ihavefat
Thank you! Haven’t pushed past 7/10 but at...

Thank you!

Haven’t pushed past 7/10 but at least in the recommended settings, it’s more comfortable and street compliant than stock ts suspension. Looking forward to post alignment/corner...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-27-2023, 09:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,310
Posted By ihavefat
As an update, finally got them on! Alignment and...

As an update, finally got them on! Alignment and corner balancing scheduled for next week.

Huge shoutout to amazing support from:

Matt APEX Race Parts
Andrew and Myles Racecomp Engineering
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-18-2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 690
Posted By ihavefat
I just got off the phone with them. They...

I just got off the phone with them. They confirmed it does not affect Frs/Brz platform as ours never came with cap bolts.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-06-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,748
Posted By ihavefat
I was just able to use the code. Thank you!

I was just able to use the code. Thank you!
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-01-2023, 12:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,310
Posted By ihavefat
ahh, right. I am more familiar with the autox...

ahh, right. I am more familiar with the autox community that fits 255s on 8.0 width wheels lol, but I forget that you get no feel/feedback and proper sizing is ideal.

Just placed the order last...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-30-2023, 11:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,310
Posted By ihavefat
No worries! Thanks for the input. Is there...

No worries! Thanks for the input.

Is there a particular reason why you recommend 255? Aside from the lack of availability in tire selection in 265 lol

Nice build btw....;( you are living my...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-30-2023, 12:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,310
Posted By ihavefat
Ugh dam, my bad. Not sure how I missed this....

Ugh dam, my bad. Not sure how I missed this. Thank you!!
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-29-2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,310
Posted By ihavefat
17x9.5 fitment on 1st gen

Aside from the fact that it's pretty overkill on a car with so little power..

What exactly is needed to run this set up?

-17x9.5 with 255 or 265 tires...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 06-06-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,791
Posted By ihavefat
Wish this fit 1st gen on stock shocks/springs. ....

Wish this fit 1st gen on stock shocks/springs. . It’s my understanding the higher offset is for the 2nd gen
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-05-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 32,160
Posted By ihavefat
Man both the SM-10RS and VS-5RS look killer. Do...

Man both the SM-10RS and VS-5RS look killer. Do we know what the weight may be like on 17x8 SM-10RS and if it would clear the perf pck brembos ?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-05-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,710
Posted By ihavefat
Update: Got the diff installed!

Finally got around installing the OS Giken in the spare pumpkin using the new bearings and ring gear bolts:

218923

To get the bearings installed flush, I used the inner race from the old...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-21-2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 637
Posted By ihavefat
Nice!! That's a ton of seat time.

Nice!!

That's a ton of seat time.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-07-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,123
Posted By ihavefat
I saw the SS1 for sale and it seems like you are...

I saw the SS1 for sale and it seems like you are getting the T2.

How did you like it? Is there a reason why you are moving to T2?

The reason why I ask is I’m looking for a mild setup later...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-07-2023, 11:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,110
Posted By ihavefat
I’m on the exact same boat. I love how quiet and...

I’m on the exact same boat. I love how quiet and drone free it is with the JDL 4 2 1 with the rest stock, but it’s hard to hear the car when you have a helmet on or if you are doing any high speed...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-06-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,110
Posted By ihavefat
Do you have a video ? I have the same header with...

Do you have a video ? I have the same header with stock everything else. I’m looking for something a little bit more aggressive without introducing drone

TIA!!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-01-2023, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,710
Posted By ihavefat
I appreciate the insight everyone! Has...

I appreciate the insight everyone!

Has anyone checked/adjusted their backlash? From reading BTR Justin's posts, it seems that it's pretty common for people not to check the backlash on these...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-30-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,710
Posted By ihavefat
OS Giken installation

I am finally getting around swapping in the OS Giken lsd into the spare diff. I am leaning on the experts on this forum to help guide me in case I am missing anything:

218390

Instruction guides...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-26-2023, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,105
Posted By ihavefat
Sorry, for some reason the image didn't upload...

Sorry, for some reason the image didn't upload initially so I had to add it after posting it. The link should be there now.



:lol:
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-25-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,105
Posted By ihavefat
Understanding the alignment specs

Recently got an alignment done and wanted to see if others could assist in helping me better understand the alignment results:

https://imgur.com/a/QHsgLDc

-How can you tell if the toe is IN or...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-03-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,978
Posted By ihavefat
I initially wanted the motul for the ease of...

I initially wanted the motul for the ease of pouring but it was OOO so I went with red line. You can Google the difference from specification/additive perspective but it is my understanding MT90 is...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-26-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,469
Posted By ihavefat
In all honestly this is the goal with the 86. I...

In all honestly this is the goal with the 86. I want to get to the point where I am comfortable with counter steering if necessary and holding slides (maybe on purpose as well). I forgot to mention...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-26-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,469
Posted By ihavefat
Hey Mike! I autoxed mostly a few years back...

Hey Mike!

I autoxed mostly a few years back in a few cars:
-07 wrx (STX)
-13 focus st (GS)
-17 s550 GT (FS)

I used to do about 3-4 track days a year (the tracks I’ve tracked in so far:AMP,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-24-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,469
Posted By ihavefat
Ah, my apologies I didn’t clarify. I don’t care...

Ah, my apologies I didn’t clarify. I don’t care so much for the SCCA classing for now because I started to mostly do Pca/bmw events but will sometimes make it out to SCCA events. Also I think it...
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