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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-19-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,804
Posted By CrowsFeast
I suppose that's fair but I do have to agree with...

I suppose that's fair but I do have to agree with MSG that there are plenty of better options which I'd rather go with.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-18-2023, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,804
Posted By CrowsFeast
I think that test video shows you pretty much all...

I think that test video shows you pretty much all you need to know; hardly accomplishes anything really.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-13-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,185
Posted By CrowsFeast
Don't feel bad; it took me a minute too. In...

Don't feel bad; it took me a minute too.

In short, the wasted effort was in set up and bothering to measure (and buying a camber gauge). Of course if he hadn't done the setup and measured...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-06-2022, 12:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,501
Posted By CrowsFeast
Would getting the oil tested tell you anything...

Would getting the oil tested tell you anything about the reliability going forward of the high mileage motor?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-11-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,488
Posted By CrowsFeast
I was going to recommend that you contact them...

I was going to recommend that you contact them directly. Sometimes they can be a bit slow to respond (very busy shop) but usually not too bad and tend to be very helpful.

Now that you have the...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-08-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,858
Posted By CrowsFeast
I see OP's comment about the claimed weights for...

I see OP's comment about the claimed weights for each wheel (sometimes claimed weights don't match up with actual weights), but has anyone double checked the tire weight?

Also, it's not just about...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-01-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 647
Posted By CrowsFeast
I think he knew the Caddy was there and made room...

I think he knew the Caddy was there and made room for him. I was wondering why he held so tight to the inside at the corner exit before the Cadillac came on screen.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-31-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,750
Posted By CrowsFeast
I'm particularly impressed with the improvements...

I'm particularly impressed with the improvements in the low ranges. That's where you're going to live 90% of the time on the street and it's going to make a huge difference to how the car feels.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-31-2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,689
Posted By CrowsFeast
Are there issues beyond the unexpected suspension...

Are there issues beyond the unexpected suspension loads that you're dealing with?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-26-2022, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 883
Posted By CrowsFeast
You may be on to something with the VHT caliper...

You may be on to something with the VHT caliper paint. center caps for my wheels are non-existent as far as I know (SAR V.2) and I just never seem to get around to taking measurements to have someone...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-25-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,970
Posted By CrowsFeast
Yup, like I said; no problems with a couple of...

Yup, like I said; no problems with a couple of years on them including winter driving.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-25-2022, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,771
Posted By CrowsFeast
Yes 5/6 point harness is preferred but sometimes...

Yes 5/6 point harness is preferred but sometimes not practical. I ran a Schroth quick fit pro (DOT approved 4 point harness with break away anti sub on the inboard shoulder strap, even compatible...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-20-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,970
Posted By CrowsFeast
I think I originally planned to get raceng plates...

I think I originally planned to get raceng plates but due to time/cost I wound up getting Verus camber plates instead. They've been on the car for a couple of years, including winter driving, with no...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-20-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,771
Posted By CrowsFeast
That's the one I was thinking of. As I recall it...

That's the one I was thinking of. As I recall it was a 4 point rollover hoop.

The argument that it supports is doing proper research. Sounds like a lot of bolt in bars for a lot of applications...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-20-2022, 02:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,771
Posted By CrowsFeast
I haven't seen any evidence of it actually...

I haven't seen any evidence of it actually occuring either, which you would expect to find at least something.
OP: if you go the roll bar route make sure to do your research about attachment points....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-25-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 57,631
Posted By CrowsFeast
Holy closing speed! What was that guy doing?!...

Holy closing speed! What was that guy doing?! :eyebulge:
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-25-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 57,631
Posted By CrowsFeast
Maybe I missed something but why the gesture...

Maybe I missed something but why the gesture towards 49 after the guy in second spun?

Congrats on the win.

Miatas were driving a bit reckless. Never seen so many want to be 4x4's before..
...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-24-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,061
Posted By CrowsFeast
I gave you the knowledge, you need to do the...

I gave you the knowledge, you need to do the further research and calculations yourself. First thing would be finding out how much the fenders and proper installation will cost.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-23-2022, 08:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,061
Posted By CrowsFeast
You're right about it being basic math: Picture...

You're right about it being basic math:
Picture the flat face of your hub where the wheel mounts. Now picture the 'barrel' of your wheel (inside lip to outside lip). If the barrel is centered on the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-11-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,796,892
Posted By CrowsFeast
If there's enough oil on the filter to transfer...

If there's enough oil on the filter to transfer to and impede the MAF's function then you put too much oil on the filter.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-09-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,269
Posted By CrowsFeast
Depends on the tires. I have Indy Firehawks on 8"...

Depends on the tires. I have Indy Firehawks on 8" wheels for my summer set in a 245 and they look to have a pretty square shoulder. Steering is a little 'mushier' feeling (extra width plus possibly a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-24-2022, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,589
Posted By CrowsFeast
While the above seems true it also sounds much...

While the above seems true it also sounds much more expensive than sound dampening. From what I recall in another thread the guy added quite a lot of dampening/deadening (trunk, under rear seats,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-18-2022, 02:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,865
Posted By CrowsFeast
There are good dealers out there still, we just...

There are good dealers out there still, we just always hear about the bad ones! You know; like everything else in the world ;)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-07-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,955
Posted By CrowsFeast
Installer doesn't know they need to leave a gap...

Installer doesn't know they need to leave a gap from the top of the window edge to avoid having the tint stripped by the weather stripping (or they're not leaving enough of a gap). I would ask for a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-27-2022, 12:06 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,183
Posted By CrowsFeast
If you flip the right side around and look at...

If you flip the right side around and look at where the broken 'tab' fits into the left side, you can see a clear mark around the circumference that continues on both pieces. Definitely got scored...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-25-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,796,892
Posted By CrowsFeast
Well it left me stranded on the side of the...

Well it left me stranded on the side of the highway yesterday. Gave it a new alternator and it was appeased.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-25-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,138
Posted By CrowsFeast
Going onto a motor where the rest is stock,...

Going onto a motor where the rest is stock, catbacks won't make enough gains to write home about because they're not the bottle-neck. The more you have done to the car though, the more a catback will...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-12-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,764
Posted By CrowsFeast
2015's are now turning 7 years old. It's...

2015's are now turning 7 years old. It's certainly possible that they are still going to fail simply through use.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-12-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,771
Posted By CrowsFeast
Lightweight flywheels are fine. My old golf I...

Lightweight flywheels are fine. My old golf I went from the stock dual mass flywheel (22-26 lbs, something like that) to a single mass 11 lb flywheel. If you really paid attention you could notice it...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-23-2021, 08:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,375
Posted By CrowsFeast
For my last car the wheels that I got only came...

For my last car the wheels that I got only came in black (which I didn't want). Had them powder coated a golden bronze as I figured powder coat would hold up better than paint. They held up pretty...
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