Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB

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Posted By Churg

I live in Bakersfield too, so I feel your pain...

I live in Bakersfield too, so I feel your pain with the lack of readily available higher octane fuel...

But I agree with CSG Mike, don't expect 300whp on 91 with the JRSC alone. I hope that with...

Forum: Southern California

03-10-2015, 11:40 AM

Replies: 14

Wheel Alignment

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Posted By Churg

They're appointments only, and I think you may be...

They're appointments only, and I think you may be able to schedule weekend work if they are available, but I'm not sure how frequently that happens. Any good alignment shop is going to be busy; I'd...

Forum: Forced Induction

03-10-2015, 11:38 AM

Replies: 6,004

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Posted By Churg

I keep looking back at this thread, and it makes...

I keep looking back at this thread, and it makes me want the JRSC so much more every time I look. Seems like the only way to go in California if you want to keep the car for over 5 years without...

Forum: Southern California

03-10-2015, 11:27 AM

Replies: 14

Wheel Alignment

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Posted By Churg

Drive to West End Alignment! I live in...

Drive to West End Alignment! I live in Bakersfield and I plan on making the trek down there for an alignment. A little more expensive than the rest, but you really get a quality alignment from those...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

03-10-2015, 11:26 AM

Replies: 128

S2000 vs 86 - 3 Years Development Later

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Posted By Churg

Honestly, the issues with the twins are hit or...

Honestly, the issues with the twins are hit or miss. I had a funky one-off issue with my BRZ, but when I go out to meets, talk to people at AutoX, and speak to a few of my 86-owning friends, they've...

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

03-09-2015, 05:59 PM

Replies: 3

Tein SRC impressions

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Posted By Churg

Tein SRC impressions

I purchased a set of Tein SRCs from a local 86 member, and after driving on them for a few weeks now, I gotta say, these are spectacular. For 10k/12k springs, the ride is surprisingly smooth, I just...

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

03-05-2015, 11:11 AM

Replies: 24

Views: 8,467

Posted By Churg

I found the measurements for the car in stock...

I found the measurements for the car in stock form here on the forums, so I'll see what the gap is between the two. If I can find a jack that is low profile enough to fit under my car tonight, I'll...

Forum: Southern California

03-04-2015, 10:38 PM

Replies: 13,654

Sticky: SOCAL: Local FS/FT

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Posted By Churg

Unless you get the Carbon Fiber one, which is an...

Unless you get the Carbon Fiber one, which is an extra $335 and the same one B L U E S L A T E is selling. :iono:

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

03-04-2015, 10:32 PM

Replies: 24

Views: 8,467

Posted By Churg

I'll let you guys know how this weekend goes with...

I'll let you guys know how this weekend goes with digging through manuals and such, see if I can get my camber to what it should be.

I believe Alan said it was about a 1.5-.6" off from stock. I...

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

03-04-2015, 08:03 PM

Replies: 24

Views: 8,467

Posted By Churg

I'm low. A lot lower than I thought I'd be....

I'm low. A lot lower than I thought I'd be. 1.4-1.6" from stock, give or take.

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

03-04-2015, 08:03 PM

Replies: 24

Views: 8,467

Posted By Churg

Unfortunately, the bits of the manual that Alan...

Unfortunately, the bits of the manual that Alan gave me didn't have pictures. So I just kinda went with it, hahaha.

And I assumed the SRC's came with a bolt, because Alan left one on with the...

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

03-04-2015, 06:36 PM

Replies: 24

Views: 8,467

Posted By Churg

I've been dying to go to go to West End....

I've been dying to go to go to West End. Unfortunately, I'm in Bakersfield and my available days to get all the way down there is very limited. Once I get my LCA's I'd love to go to them to get my...

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

03-04-2015, 06:12 PM

Replies: 24

Views: 8,467

Posted By Churg

I only had one new bolt for each side, not two. I...

I only had one new bolt for each side, not two. I was told by the previous owner to reuse one of the bolts from the stock setup. I might've mixed up which bolt went on top and which went on bottom....

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

03-04-2015, 06:08 PM

Replies: 24

Views: 8,467

Posted By Churg

I'll check to make sure I'm using the right...

I'll check to make sure I'm using the right bolts, I could've swore I did. You re-use one of the bolts from the factory, and they come with an additional one, correct? Maybe I misunderstood Alan when...

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

03-04-2015, 05:46 PM

Replies: 24

Views: 8,467

Posted By Churg

I'm guessing that's where you'd pop a camber bolt...

I'm guessing that's where you'd pop a camber bolt and the like? The most confusing bit to me, is how the CSG guys were able to get to the -3 mark with ease with the same coilover setup. That's why...

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

03-04-2015, 05:35 PM

Replies: 24

Views: 8,467

Posted By Churg

Issues with getting camber to -3 in front?

Hey guys,

I bought some Tein SRC's, installed them, and went to a local alignment shop to get my car taken care of. However, the shop had some serious issues working on getting my camber to -3...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

02-27-2015, 04:49 PM

Replies: 32

Views: 8,825

Posted By Churg

I was concerned that the non muffled version...

I was concerned that the non muffled version would be even louder, and wouldn't provide a deeper tone to my exhaust. I got exactly what I wanted with the muffled version. Deep, low, rumbles, and...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

02-27-2015, 03:51 PM

Replies: 28

Does a Front Pipe/Overpipe Really make that much of a difference???

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Posted By Churg

Depends on what you get. If you get a FP without...

Depends on what you get. If you get a FP without a cat, then you'll be promoting (hopefully) better flow throughout your exhaust. I have the Nameless FP/OP with a High Flow Cat, and the sound, at...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

02-27-2015, 02:53 PM

Replies: 32

Views: 8,825

Posted By Churg

Muffled. 5" Muffler with 4" tip, I...

Muffled. 5" Muffler with 4" tip, I believe?

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

02-27-2015, 02:18 PM

Replies: 32

Views: 8,825

Posted By Churg

A bit, but not much. Originally, when I had an...

A bit, but not much. Originally, when I had an Invidia N1 exhaust, and then I installed the Nameless FP/OP, and there was a very, very slight change to the exhaust note. It sounded a bit different,...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

02-27-2015, 12:03 PM

Replies: 32

Views: 8,825

Posted By Churg

It's going to be really loud. I have JDL UEL...

It's going to be really loud. I have JDL UEL Catless, Nameless Hi Flow OP/FP, and the Nameless Muffled Track Pipe. Sounds amazing, but my god... It's really loud. I set off car alarms if they are...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

02-26-2015, 08:13 PM

Replies: 32

Views: 8,825

Posted By Churg

That Nameless muffled track pipe is a breeze....

That Nameless muffled track pipe is a breeze. Took me about 15 minutes total, 10 of which were from trying to remove the old OEM muffler.

Congrats on the exhaust, it sounds amazing! :thumbup:

Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments

02-24-2015, 07:45 PM

Replies: 204

CounterSpace Garage (CSG) Feedback & Suggestion Thread

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Posted By Churg

I just wanted to give a shout out to the guys at...

I just wanted to give a shout out to the guys at CSG, they've been extremely friendly, helpful, patient, and understanding through my process of picking up coilovers. Originally, I was going to go...

Forum: Forced Induction

02-18-2015, 07:10 PM

Replies: 6,004

Views: 2,049,960

Posted By Churg

Hahaha, the inconspicuous username. Yes, you...

Hahaha, the inconspicuous username.

Yes, you did. I am constructing an email back to you now :)

Forum: Forced Induction

02-18-2015, 12:49 PM

Replies: 6,004