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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-20-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,704
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Yo!!! It was cool meeting you guys! I spent most...

Yo!!! It was cool meeting you guys! I spent most of the weekend just pounding on the car and fucking around, but I finally got my shit together on Sunday and ran the sketchiest 2:33.7 of my life with...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-29-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,374
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Yeah, I'd have preferred to run less camber but...

Yeah, I'd have preferred to run less camber but the stock suspension doesn't have any camber adjustment. I may end up getting lower arms in order to dial that in properly, but for now it's fine.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-23-2022, 02:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,374
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Alignment and Racecomp Superstreet-1 Impressions

Had my friend Albert of Apex Alignment dial in the car a few weeks back. Since I'm not doing any aftermarket arms or links at the moment, the only thing really to play with was camber up front. We...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-12-2022, 09:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,374
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Track Wheels and Tires - ZD8 Premium Wheels w/...

Track Wheels and Tires - ZD8 Premium Wheels w/ 225/45/17 Falken RT660

I scored a set of ZD8 base model wheels off a local today which came with a worn set of 225/45/17 Falken RT660 to use as my...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-08-2022, 09:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,374
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Once I had the SS-1s and the wheel studs...

Once I had the SS-1s and the wheel studs installed, I set the ride height on the car and level the shocks so that the final drop came out to just over 1". Based on preliminary testing it seems this...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-08-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,374
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
ARP Wheel Studs One thing I didn't know...

ARP Wheel Studs

One thing I didn't know going into this ownership experience is that the OEM wheel studs are 100% certified trash... but I found out pretty quick! I always try to hand-start the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-08-2022, 09:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,374
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Racecomp Engineering Superstreet-1 Coilovers ...

Racecomp Engineering Superstreet-1 Coilovers

I couldn't stand how unsettled and cruddy the low-speed ride was around town from the moment I bought this car, unlike my old BRZ, so coilovers have...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-27-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,374
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Thanks man! Hopefully this one sticks around a...

Thanks man! Hopefully this one sticks around a bit longer haha.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-27-2022, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,374
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Since swapping over the parts from the BRZ, I've...

Since swapping over the parts from the BRZ, I've only had time to detail the car and put miles on it. I did a mild single-stage paint correction on the car and found the paint to be in MUCH better...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-27-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,374
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
So after a lot of time spent in my old '22 BRZ, I...

So after a lot of time spent in my old '22 BRZ, I picked up on a few things that I hadn't truly considered prior to owning one of these cars.

One major thing that I wanted to do differently with...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-27-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,374
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Ricky's Neptune Blue GR86 6MT Dual-Purpose Track Car/Commuter Redemption Build

Hey y'all!

Yeah, it's me again. This is the second build thread I've started on here in four months, so I'm getting better at this whole "online personal intro/first build thread post" thing....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-27-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,919
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
So unfortunately it's time to close this thread....

So unfortunately it's time to close this thread. I was rear-ended by someone following me into a Y-junction who didn't see me brake while yielding to oncoming traffic and I got whacked at about 30+...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-18-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,493
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Those tires in 235 will work fine on the stock...

Those tires in 235 will work fine on the stock wheels, but they will look a bit pinched (which sounds like what you're looking for). There are plenty of people putting much wider tires on the stock...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-18-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 64,320
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
The RTV issue is hilariously overblown...

The RTV issue is hilariously overblown considering this isn't a component manufacturing defect, or an error/omission in the design of the motor or oiling system. Pulling the oil pan, cleaning out the...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-17-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 64,320
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
I put almost 7000 miles on the BRZ, and have put...

I put almost 7000 miles on the BRZ, and have put nearly 1500 miles on the GR86 so far. The differences are pretty noticeable to me, but I also commute about 100 miles a day for work so I have a...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-16-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 64,320
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Sure did. I was rear-ended in traffic back in...

Sure did. I was rear-ended in traffic back in July and the car was totaled as a result. This is the replacement for that car.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-16-2022, 07:44 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 64,320
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Some photos of my '22 base 6MT with the wheels...

Some photos of my '22 base 6MT with the wheels off my old '22 BRZ and Recaro out of my S2000 track car:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52289575903_82eae6ab05_h.jpg
...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-23-2022, 07:57 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,790
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
I think you can both have nice parts like this,...

I think you can both have nice parts like this, and also take them to the track and use them. I don't know how this particular community is in that regard, but having an S2000 track car put together...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-23-2022, 07:12 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,790
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
The S2000 had a similarly-optimized intake from...

The S2000 had a similarly-optimized intake from the factory, however there is always room for improvement. The intakes on these cars are no different. Claiming that intakes don't make power on these...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-22-2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 588
Views: 175,003
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Sorry, couldn't resist lol.

Sorry, couldn't resist lol.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-22-2022, 04:33 PM
Replies: 588
Views: 175,003
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Are they functional? Asking for a friend. ;)

Are they functional? Asking for a friend. ;)
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-22-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,790
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Going off of Gruppe-M's track record of making...

Going off of Gruppe-M's track record of making functional intakes (defined as intakes that result in increased horsepower and torque) for countless other cars over the last 20+ years, I think it is...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-22-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,790
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
I saw a random calculation. Very cool. I'm sure...

I saw a random calculation. Very cool. I'm sure it was very applicable.

I don't think anyone is chocking this up to be some kind of miracle part, just a really expensive, really nice, completely...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-22-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,790
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
I could understand if you told me that you, in...

I could understand if you told me that you, in particular, have trouble justifying the cost or understanding its worth, but simply labeling something as "worthless" when confronted with a price tag...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-22-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,790
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Again, not everything is about horsepower, or...

Again, not everything is about horsepower, or performance. You have nothing to indicate that this intake loses power, and Gruppe M actually has a pretty good track record of selling intakes that work...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-22-2022, 12:54 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,790
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
If the intake makes +1 whp more than stock, would...

If the intake makes +1 whp more than stock, would you still call it ineffective?
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-22-2022, 12:50 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,790
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Interesting take. It's probably not as...

Interesting take.

It's probably not as functional as a custom long-tube cold air intake, but (believe it or not) life isn't all about horsepower gains. Some people just want to buy really nice,...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-22-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,790
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
You can get parts from Japan relatively...

You can get parts from Japan relatively affordably by going through a broker. I use Jesse Streeter for importing wheels and whatever else - here's a link to his site:...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-22-2022, 08:53 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,790
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Why wouldn't this work?

Why wouldn't this work?
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-21-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,790
Posted By Wrecky_Flowers_
Looks great, love it. Totally unnecessary, but...

Looks great, love it. Totally unnecessary, but some people just want to buy really nice parts for the car they love. I'd rather have stuff like this on the market than the alternative.
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