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Forum: Engine Swaps 01-03-2025, 09:08 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 19,915
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Yeah, there's a reinforcement bracket that goes...

Yeah, there's a reinforcement bracket that goes to the body (below the subframe). The GP Sport mod replaces that bracket, effectively connecting the trailing arm pickup point to the chassis instead...
Forum: Engine Swaps 01-02-2025, 09:14 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 19,915
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Nope, it goes to the subframe (AFAIK that's the...

Nope, it goes to the subframe (AFAIK that's the whole point of a subframe - to have the suspension attached to it instead of the chassis (which actually makes the 2nd gen BRZ rear sway bar (attached...
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-30-2024, 04:57 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 19,915
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
It's the 2nd gen BRZ that has the new sway bar...

It's the 2nd gen BRZ that has the new sway bar mount. The GR86 uses the same mount on the subframe as the 1st gen.
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-30-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 19,915
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
The MCA mod still needs the stock connection...

The MCA mod still needs the stock connection point (it bolts to it). You can use the GP Sport mod - it only uses the subframe bolt (and a few additional bolts to the chassis).



I think somebody...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-03-2024, 10:16 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,947
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
To be serious, Elise's can accommodate very tall...

To be serious, Elise's can accommodate very tall individuals. It's the ingress/egress that is a huge pain. Try with the roof off and you might be surprised how big of a person can comfortably drive...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-01-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 155,286
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
I ran the Whiteline bushings (W23448) on my '18...

I ran the Whiteline bushings (W23448) on my '18 BRZ - they fit fine but start binding after a few hundred miles (noticeable when going over a sharp speed bump at an angle). I then put back the OEM...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-30-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,409
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Thanks for sharing, ordered a set of 17x9 for use...

Thanks for sharing, ordered a set of 17x9 for use on track. Gloss white were cheapest, guess I'll see how long they stay white...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-27-2024, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,606
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
I try to bunch up my track days for that reason -...

I try to bunch up my track days for that reason - leave the track pads and rotors on for a few weeks and street them in between HPDEs. My daughter calls it "bus brakes".
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-27-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,606
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
I know at least Carbotech/G-Loc and Ferodo have...

I know at least Carbotech/G-Loc and Ferodo have compatible street and track pads that they claim can share rotors and don't require bedding in between pads (1521/XP10+, GS-1/R10+,...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-26-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 155,286
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
You don't need the parking brake cable guards -...

You don't need the parking brake cable guards - the traction mod moving the control arm down makes them rub against the cable. I run without the guards.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-21-2024, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
#1 is the ball joint that is connected to the...

#1 is the ball joint that is connected to the steering knuckle.
#2 and #3 are the bushings that are connected to the car.
Bushing #2 gets locked down when tightened on its steel core. Once...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-19-2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,115
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Nice! I wonder if putting second gen...

Nice! I wonder if putting second gen dampers/struts on a first gen car would be beneficial (kinda like the folks putting 2017+ dampers on 2016- cars). I'm sure these could be had cheap from people...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-19-2024, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,115
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
IIRC first gen Yellows were 250 lbs/in and 20mm...

IIRC first gen Yellows were 250 lbs/in and 20mm drop, no? Why the move to stiffer and lower for the second gen?
Also, with the slightly different motion ratio in the rear in the second gen, wouldn't...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-14-2024, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 536
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
The mirror has two pivot points connected by a...

The mirror has two pivot points connected by a short straight piece. Once pivot point is on the mirror itself and the other is on the mount on the windscreen. Perhaps when they reinstalled the mirror...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-03-2024, 10:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,843
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
My base non-PP ("Premium") 2018 BRZ has the...

My base non-PP ("Premium") 2018 BRZ has the underbody panels.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-13-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,947
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Nothing really compares - the current state of...

Nothing really compares - the current state of affairs in sport cars is one car per segment (with hot hatches being the only segment with somewhat comparable options), so if you like lightweight...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-11-2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,178
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
TireRack did a fairly good test...

TireRack did a fairly good test (https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=296) on tire width vs. wheel width and more stretch did result in better times, sometimes more than putting...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-02-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,374
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Just to throw in speculation, the last model year...

Just to throw in speculation, the last model year of the 1st gen only offered Limited trim (AFAIK when I was looking to buy mine back in 2020, and ended up getting a used Premium because of that)....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-28-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,297
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Looked for the attribution to Best Car magazine...

Looked for the attribution to Best Car magazine (the "source" of most of these wild rumors) to lend it "credibility", wasn't disappointed. Despite being under a forbes.com domain, this is basically a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-25-2024, 10:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,051
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Can't contribute, but this is not such an...

Can't contribute, but this is not such an undiscussed topic. I've seen plenty of discussion on breakaway characteristics, or how easy the tire is to drive at the limit. True, it's less common than...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-18-2024, 05:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,482
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
New 200TW tire - Hoosier TrackAttack Pro

Tyre Reviews ran this tire against the R7 and Hoosier medium racing slick and had only good things to say. He promised a 200TW test with the TrackAttack Pro coming soon. Just half a second behind the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-17-2024, 03:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,689
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Kinda hard to measure with the soft rubber, but...

Kinda hard to measure with the soft rubber, but it looks like the OEM one is a little bigger than then Timken (setting the calipers to 41mm is snug on the Timken, but there's a bit of wiggle room on...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-12-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,981
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
I packed the same amount as the Subaru grease...

I packed the same amount as the Subaru grease bottle that came with the kit - 130 grams. Is that excessive? So far (about 100 miles) there's no grease leaking out.

Edit: now that you mention it,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-02-2024, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,237
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
I always understood that stainless steel braided...

I always understood that stainless steel braided lines have a Teflon inner hose that is less stretchy than regular rubber hoses, and that the stainless steel braid is needed as Teflon is not as...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-01-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 916
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Hit any bumps or curbs? Might be alignment...

Hit any bumps or curbs? Might be alignment related, although it does sound both too extreme and intermittent to be that.
I'd try taking out the EPS fuse (big 80A fuse in the engine bay fuse block)...
Forum: Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting) 08-25-2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
I believe he meant moderators, not modifications....

I believe he meant moderators, not modifications. I.e. asking the non-existent moderators to move the post to a more suitable sub-forum.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-19-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,981
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
I ended up deciding to replace the boots and...

I ended up deciding to replace the boots and repack with Redline CV-2 to hopefully prevent future issues. Before removing the axles I'll try removing the current clamps and see if it can be done...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-15-2024, 10:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,981
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Thanks for confirming. Some of the...

Thanks for confirming. Some of the aftermarket/generic clamps do appear to be able to open up. I'll take some measurements and hit up my local stores to see if anything suitable turns out.


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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-12-2024, 10:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,163
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Are you also verifying compatibility with the...

Are you also verifying compatibility with the second gen Twins? Seems a bit of a waste to develop a semi-premium suspension option just for the first gen cars, especially when the differences are...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-18-2024, 06:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,933
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
I never understood the point of posting a link to...

I never understood the point of posting a link to a YouTube video in an enthusiast forum and not giving any details about the video, especially if you are the creator of the video. It's such blatant...
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