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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-05-2016, 12:52 PM
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Posted By kch
Replaced my front hubs today in an attempt to fix...

Replaced my front hubs today in an attempt to fix a noise I kept hearing. It didn't fix the noise. But after lots of hard track miles, I suppose there's no harm in having new hardware, right?
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-24-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 24,554
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Posted By kch
Track day, bro. Another weekend at Texas World...

Track day, bro. Another weekend at Texas World Speedway. Didn't set any lap records this time, but learned a lot and had a lot of fun.

http://i.imgur.com/kK0w06F.jpg

Tires started feeling a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-06-2016, 12:21 PM
Replies: 24,554
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Posted By kch
Installed my Racer X Fabrication catch can the...

Installed my Racer X Fabrication catch can the other day. Super easy; took 20 minutes.

http://i.imgur.com/4xtxP4s.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/tFZejtk.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-29-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 24,554
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Posted By kch
Finally tried out Ammo Reflex. It's been sitting...

Finally tried out Ammo Reflex. It's been sitting in my kit for months and I haven't had the time or energy to do anything with it.

It goes on easier than any sealant I've used before, and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-19-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
Yeah, that's the old NASCAR circuit. The...

Yeah, that's the old NASCAR circuit. The pavement is really terrible out there. :(
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-19-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
Track day, bro. Texas World Speedway with Chin...

Track day, bro. Texas World Speedway with Chin Motorsports. Small group this time, so lots of open track. But I spent some time chasing/running from some faster 86 friends, and I managed to drop 4...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-30-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 24,554
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Posted By kch
Tips won't change the sound at all

Tips won't change the sound at all
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-26-2016, 12:17 PM
Replies: 24,554
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Posted By kch
Track day, bro. Not my best lap of the day, or...

Track day, bro. Not my best lap of the day, or even of the session, but it's all I have since I forgot to empty the memory card first.

Second-fastest lap at MSR Houston 7/23/16 - YouTube
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-21-2016, 05:09 PM
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Posted By kch
Thanks. They're 17x9 +35. Camber is about -2...

Thanks. They're 17x9 +35. Camber is about -2 front, -1.7 rear. I actually wish I had gotten something with a higher offset. Before I raised my ride height, I used to rub on the passenger fender...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-21-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 24,554
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Posted By kch
This week, I installed ARP extended studs, SPC...

This week, I installed ARP extended studs, SPC rear LCAs, and the AP Sprint BBK.

I did the BBK on the street, since I don't have a garage. Or driveway.

http://i.imgur.com/imkgZYK.jpg...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-13-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 24,554
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Posted By kch
Yep. It looks a little funny because it has an...

Yep. It looks a little funny because it has an anti-rust coating on it from the factory. Have to wash them before install.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-12-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
I haven't done it yet, but I'm about to make some...

I haven't done it yet, but I'm about to make some serious upgrades :D

http://i.imgur.com/Xk8bn97.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/fDSakO5.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-28-2016, 01:59 PM
Replies: 24,554
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Posted By kch
Harnesses were about $340 each. I got the bar...

Harnesses were about $340 each. I got the bar used (but never installed) for around $550.

Install was time consuming for a couple of reasons: (1) I did it solo--another set of hands would've...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-28-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 24,554
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Posted By kch
Thanks. My harnesses are Schroth Profi II ASM...

Thanks. My harnesses are Schroth Profi II ASM FE, which are street-legal four-point harnesses. I would prefer to use a five-point on the track, but that would require a race seat and I'm just not...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-28-2016, 12:22 PM
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Posted By kch
Already done!

Already done!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-28-2016, 11:59 AM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
#trackdaybro. Texas World Speedway. Hot as...

#trackdaybro. Texas World Speedway. Hot as hell.

Got to try out my new rubber. Maxxis VR-1 255/40/17 on RPF1s 17x9 +35.

http://i.imgur.com/GqxCSkj.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/uZZ0rsM.jpg
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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-13-2016, 10:07 PM
Replies: 24,554
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Posted By kch
Mounted and installed my new track rubber, so I...

Mounted and installed my new track rubber, so I can finally join #teammeaty. Standard 17x9 +35 RPF1s with Maxxis VR-1 255/40/17 rubber.

With my DD alignment, the tires rub the front fender when...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-16-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
yeah, i didn't look too closely at the time...

yeah, i didn't look too closely at the time because i was still all hopped up from the last session. but i think you're right. either way, i don't recall anything hitting there.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-15-2016, 11:07 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
Another #trackdaybro. Going into this weekend I...

Another #trackdaybro. Going into this weekend I had three new things to try out: (1) my new trailer / corn cart; (2) a brand new set of Dunlop Direzza Z2 Star Specs; and (3) my new harnesses.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-20-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
HPDE. I wouldn't have gotten such beefy (and...

HPDE. I wouldn't have gotten such beefy (and pricey :( ) equipment if I didn't plan to use it.

Edit: although the color choice was naturally for aesthetic purposes.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-20-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
The agency power can allegedly be installed or...

The agency power can allegedly be installed or removed in 15 minutes, if you have help. Not sure about others. This one isn't going anywhere--would probably take me 2 hours to remove by myself.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-20-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
It's not a perfect solution if you're tall. ...

It's not a perfect solution if you're tall. Here's a copy-paste from my post on the fb group:



It's really nice being secure in the seat. I'm happy I made the upgrade. That being said, I'm...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-20-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
Everything except the B-pillar trim that covers...

Everything except the B-pillar trim that covers the seat belt upper mount.

http://i.imgur.com/J6z8M88.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-18-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
Installed the Essex harness bar and some Schroth...

Installed the Essex harness bar and some Schroth ProFi II FE ASM harnesses. I'm like a real racecar driver now. Or something.

http://i.imgur.com/xQWnwBR.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/tQYTCYd.jpg...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-11-2016, 12:55 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
Took it to the track. Texas World Speedway with...

Took it to the track. Texas World Speedway with Chin Motorsports. This was my third time at this particular track, and I got solo qualified. :thumbup:

http://i.imgur.com/6kdtOz2.jpg

I tried...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-14-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
Not sure yet. Guess we'll find out! Edit: ...

Not sure yet. Guess we'll find out!

Edit: although to be fair, I never saw more than a couple drops of oil when doing oil changes before.

Edit2: the better question is how I'm going to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-14-2016, 12:26 AM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
Installed the Racer X Fabrication oil cooler...

Installed the Racer X Fabrication oil cooler tonight. Mounts to the crash beam with a Setrab 619 core. A lot of oil cooler kits use this core, but the racerx1715 mounting brackets, hardware, and...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-07-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
Track day, bro! Earned my second badge of honor....

Track day, bro! Earned my second badge of honor. They also had a skid pad of which I made wildly liberal use.

Edit: note the brake pads smeared all over the front rotors. Hawk HP+ just...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-29-2016, 03:08 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
First track day on E85. 25gal over the weekend. ...

First track day on E85. 25gal over the weekend. On a side note, these stupid EPA-approved jugs suck.

http://i.imgur.com/9AZdKk5.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/P0rxA5d.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-19-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 24,554
Views: 7,165,410
Posted By kch
Flexy time http://i.imgur.com/9cmwsLy.jpg ...

Flexy time

http://i.imgur.com/9cmwsLy.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/SWbj5Ig.jpg
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