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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-20-2019, 08:44 PM
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Posted By rmr
Rear toe cam bolt seized?

Wondering if anyone has experience or suggestions for this?

Tried to get an alignment and long story short the shop stopped it early afraid they would break the rear toe cam bolt, saying it is...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-31-2019, 06:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,371
Posted By rmr
Thats what Im thinking. I should've checked the...

Thats what Im thinking. I should've checked the specs before leaving but its also a Friday afternoon and I needed my car, but am tempted to just cut my losses and find a new shop.

Not aligning...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-31-2019, 04:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,371
Posted By rmr
Thanks for the input. I was told they could...

Thanks for the input.

I was told they could align coilovers and when I called to setup a time I asked the lady on the phone if they could do an alignment to custom specs with coilovers and she...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-31-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,371
Posted By rmr
The front alignment baffles me, anybody have any...

The front alignment baffles me, anybody have any ideas why the toe is like that as well? I don't think they touched my top hats to try and get the specs I asked for in the front. There's plenty of...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-31-2019, 04:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,371
Posted By rmr
Current drop isn't massive, it left it at the...

Current drop isn't massive, it left it at the recommended setting from RSR and I think it's about 1.25-1.5 inch drop total.

I don't think they touched the front alignment.

Part of why I was...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-31-2019, 03:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,371
Posted By rmr
In the rears this is potentially what is going...

In the rears this is potentially what is going on, but when I did my research it seems that with my ~1.25 inch drop in the rear people were able to dial out a lot of that negative camber with just...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-31-2019, 03:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,371
Posted By rmr
Confused about my alignment. Suggestions?

Just installed RSR ClubRacer coils (and some whiteline rear LCAs) myself and went to a shop recommended by a local FRS owner to get an alignment, I've only ever previously had it aligned at the...
Forum: CANADA 12-14-2018, 12:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,647
Posted By rmr
Theres a few threads on this exact topic with...

Theres a few threads on this exact topic with pictures.

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25028

From what I remember most people are running 20-25mm in the rear and 15-20mm...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-09-2018, 02:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,717
Posted By rmr
This was the picture I sent my boss saying I was...

This was the picture I sent my boss saying I was going to be late.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-02-2018, 03:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,629
Posted By rmr
Thanks, I've seen that thread and what had...

Thanks, I've seen that thread and what had prompted me into looking into the RSR Club Racers as a viable option as well in my price range for a good set of track coils.

Turbo I'll keep my eye out...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-27-2018, 11:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,629
Posted By rmr
In London, I run at the bend and TMP every now...

In London, I run at the bend and TMP every now and then but haven't made it out on my new tires to the bend yet. I ran a close to 2 minute lap at TMP at the end of October, 0 degrees, pouring rain...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-23-2018, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,629
Posted By rmr
Thoughts on HKS Hipermax IV SP for track use?

Wondering if anybody can attest to the HKS Hipermax IV SP on our platform geared for track use. I've heard good things about them on some other platforms, being a quick set up for the money.

This...
Forum: CANADA 10-09-2018, 10:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,835
Posted By rmr
This^ Unless you're getting springs with a...

This^

Unless you're getting springs with a big drop and high spring rate you'll be fine.

I'll throw my hat in for Eibach Pro Kit like some of the others, if youre just trying to lower the car...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-01-2018, 10:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,588
Posted By rmr
The dust plates? Or the pad backing plates? In...

The dust plates? Or the pad backing plates? In both cases yes. Curious what would they rub on? Will def take a look, thanks for the suggestion
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-01-2018, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,588
Posted By rmr
This was my other thought, what should I be...

This was my other thought, what should I be looking for when I get it up on the stands? Fairly sure its a noise coming from the front end.

Car has ~40k miles on it

I don't have tpms on my...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-01-2018, 01:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,459
Posted By rmr
That pic you posted the wear isn't outrageous 10k...

That pic you posted the wear isn't outrageous 10k miles in. Like others said, some more camber or higher pressures could help, could also rotate corners/flip to extend the life.

I've never run...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-01-2018, 01:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,588
Posted By rmr
Troubleshooting ticking sound from wheel well area while turning?

Hi all

Just finished a track session in my car, when putting in steering lock, especially past 45 degrees, especially on right hand turns, I would hear a ticking sound from the front end, 90% sure...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-09-2018, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,066
Posted By rmr
This is what I thought, the cold isn't great for...

This is what I thought, the cold isn't great for the compound, guess I'll be waiting to make the install



No doubt, thanks
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-09-2018, 04:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,066
Posted By rmr
200TW summer tires + freezing weather okay to install?

Hi, I've searched but haven't found a definitive answer

I have a new set of Ventus RS4s on new wheels and have some time off over next few days and was hoping to install. The weather here has...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-30-2018, 05:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,989
Posted By rmr
is that... St Joes?? Really like the GTF1,...

is that... St Joes??

Really like the GTF1, if they came in anything but black I would be all over it. Very light weight.

What tires?

edit: just saw location. Watch out for those London...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-11-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,599
Posted By rmr
Thoughts/reviews on AD08R and Ventus RS4?

I've been doing my research and pricing out new tires to match new wheels for a long overdue upgrade

Tires will be 215.45.R17 on 17"Kosei K4Rs

Looking for an extreme performance tire to enjoy...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-11-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,585
Posted By rmr
Are you on stock wheels and stock height or...

Are you on stock wheels and stock height or lowered?

Stock height 15mm/20mm or 20/25 spacer F/R would be reasonable, 20/25 might have some poke.

Keep in mind 15mm you will have to extend your...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-25-2017, 01:23 AM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,231,973
Posted By rmr
Mounted my CF TRD replica. Used a cool method...

Mounted my CF TRD replica. Used a cool method from a video over at SpeedHunters to clean the lines up with polyurethane and hopefully protect the mounting tape a bit. Masked off the spoiler and and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-22-2017, 05:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,601
Posted By rmr
Youre selling your stock muffler and including...

Youre selling your stock muffler and including the gasket?

Called a Donut Gasket, fits between the cat and the midpipe, can pick it up from a subaru dealer. Probably like 20-30 bucks.

Part...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-20-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,601
Posted By rmr
Just wanted to update for anybody looking for...

Just wanted to update for anybody looking for this advice in the future, I picked up a gasket (twenty bucks or something) at a dealer but installed it using my OEM one as it appeared to be in good...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-13-2017, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,601
Posted By rmr
My exhaust has seen some winters but other than...

My exhaust has seen some winters but other than that shouldn't have any damage and is completely factory. I have to run out of town and am tight on time to go and source a gasket so was hoping to...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-13-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,601
Posted By rmr
Installing used Speedfactory exhuast.. gasket required?

I just got my hands on a used Speefactory V1 cat back exhaust and was hoping to install this weekend. I'm out of town so won't have access to any parts, was just wondering if a gasket is required...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-10-2017, 03:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,024
Posted By rmr
As a followup to this thread, having decided I...

As a followup to this thread, having decided I will replace all the studs on the spacer I've been thinking whether or not the integrity of the spacer itself has been compromised.

It probably took...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-05-2017, 01:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,024
Posted By rmr
This is what Im thinking as well. Perhaps...

This is what Im thinking as well. Perhaps between this and overtorquing with an impact gun by the shop, things went very wrong. I don't think its the spacers fault which is good.

I'm just...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-03-2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,147
Posted By rmr
This is all good info ^ You cannot really go...

This is all good info ^

You cannot really go wrong with some good quality steel lugs. Open ended vs closed ended is up to you and how much stud you have to account for. Closed are probably a...
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