follow ft86club on our blog, twitter or facebook.
FT86CLUB
Ft86Club
Speed By Design
Register Garage Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Go Back   Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB > Search Forums


Showing results 1 to 30 of 500
Search took 0.07 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: SirBrass
Forum: Forced Induction 09-15-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 37,111
Posted By SirBrass
This is true and applies to military dependents...

This is true and applies to military dependents whose residency is the same as their spouse's. Like in my case, I moved to CA from AZ after we got married, but my wife's official residency is is MI....
Forum: Forced Induction 08-31-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4,944
Views: 1,458,134
Posted By SirBrass
Well, it'll take a while (a long while) before...

Well, it'll take a while (a long while) before the wife will let me drop this kind of money on something. So I can wait.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-28-2015, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4,944
Views: 1,458,134
Posted By SirBrass
CARB tune, or is this tuned with catless headers...

CARB tune, or is this tuned with catless headers and a more free-flowing FP?
Forum: Forced Induction 08-28-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4,944
Views: 1,458,134
Posted By SirBrass
And that low peak hp & torque seems to be with...

And that low peak hp & torque seems to be with full CARB restrictions: stock headers and FP w/ stock cats, AND restrictive timing. I bet with a slightly smaller pulley, and catless headers (and...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-28-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 4,944
Views: 1,458,134
Posted By SirBrass
If the unit proves decently reliable, I think...

If the unit proves decently reliable, I think I've found my FI solution. Cheaper than the innovate (which is over $5k with the IC) with way more topend... hell yeah!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-29-2015, 12:55 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 143,477
Posted By SirBrass
That's how I have it as well, except when it's...

That's how I have it as well, except when it's raining. Then I leave all the nannies on.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-22-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,645
Posted By SirBrass
What V6 does he have swapped in?

What V6 does he have swapped in?
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-21-2015, 12:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 21,652
Posted By SirBrass
That's an issue related to how the CVT is...

That's an issue related to how the CVT is programmed to operate. Subaru's CVT basically sucks and acts like a regular old AT, with preprogrammed ratios instead of an actual CVT, like in the Prius.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-21-2015, 11:22 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 21,652
Posted By SirBrass
The idea of a CVT is good. The implementation...

The idea of a CVT is good. The implementation hasn't been so good, especially since they've been programmed for efficiency, not power.

Now, a truly performance-focused CVT that has immediate...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-20-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 133,754
Posted By SirBrass
No argument about that from me. Both my parents...

No argument about that from me. Both my parents have CX-5's and they love them. Subaru definitely needs to up its game with the Forester if they don't want Mazda to completely own them in the small...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-20-2015, 12:26 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,315
Posted By SirBrass
Engine as is & 2400lbs. Easy. WYR: Your...

Engine as is & 2400lbs. Easy.

WYR:
Your daily commute is an hour each way. Which route WYR:
1. Long straights, easy turns, no speed limit.
2. Lots of well-paved backroads, but cops midway...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-20-2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 133,754
Posted By SirBrass
The real loser car is the Challenger/Charger. ...

The real loser car is the Challenger/Charger. Ugh. Blech. Puke.

Rented a Charger once, and regretted it so badly. BRZ was in for repairs and I thought I might enjoy renting what I thought was a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-19-2015, 04:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,166
Posted By SirBrass
For some reason I have a major hankering for In &...

For some reason I have a major hankering for In & Out right now...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-19-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,315
Posted By SirBrass
Punched 5 times in the face by Mike Tyson. No...

Punched 5 times in the face by Mike Tyson. No way do I want to get punched in my brain :D.

Would you rather Jiffy Lube change your oil OR Audio Express install your audio system?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-19-2015, 12:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,166
Posted By SirBrass
That's exactly what I was thinking of

That's exactly what I was thinking of
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 05-19-2015, 11:41 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,315
Posted By SirBrass
Visconti.... he's an ass but not entirely...

Visconti.... he's an ass but not entirely incompetent as well. Whereas it's cheaper to get treated for ebola than to repair what FA20club does to your car.


Would you rather:
1) drive a 5000 lb...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-19-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,166
Posted By SirBrass
My car's 5channel amp goes up to 11 :party0030:

My car's 5channel amp goes up to 11 :party0030:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-19-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,166
Posted By SirBrass
The thread is saved! The thread is saved! :D

The thread is saved! The thread is saved! :D
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-19-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 133,754
Posted By SirBrass
Agreed. And with proper mirror adjustment, the...

Agreed. And with proper mirror adjustment, the side mirrors can help fix that. And really... once you've owned and STI, you won't complain much about the Camaro's rear visibility.

Now, a bit off...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-18-2015, 12:41 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 133,754
Posted By SirBrass
That is definitely one sexy-as-hell Camaro. And...

That is definitely one sexy-as-hell Camaro. And I'm sure the LT1 will sound obscenely awesome.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-18-2015, 12:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,250
Posted By SirBrass
Possible, but could be more. Figured it was low,...

Possible, but could be more. Figured it was low, but with some folks you never know.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-18-2015, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,250
Posted By SirBrass
What mileage are you at? When my wife's...

What mileage are you at?

When my wife's Malibu was shifting whackily (way worse than what your BRZ was doing, b/c her car was slipping out of gear), it was b/c she hadn't changed her AT fluid in...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-18-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,166
Posted By SirBrass
Quick, turn this into another "Babes with pink...

Quick, turn this into another "Babes with pink WRXs" thread! :threadjacked:

To paraphrase science fiction:

Thread jack it from orbit. It's the only way to be sure!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-15-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 34,414
Posted By SirBrass
I thought that was the exclusive WRB-hair & anime...

I thought that was the exclusive WRB-hair & anime eyes option :D
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-15-2015, 03:32 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 34,414
Posted By SirBrass
Is there a brunette option as well? :bonk:

Is there a brunette option as well? :bonk:
Forum: Southern California 05-13-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 15,271
Posted By SirBrass
SO glad my license and registration isn't CA...

SO glad my license and registration isn't CA...
Forum: Forced Induction 05-12-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 25,022
Posted By SirBrass
I think we've had enough of those already.

I think we've had enough of those already.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-12-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,644
Posted By SirBrass
Not sure how evap fails if the code for rear O2...

Not sure how evap fails if the code for rear O2 efficiency is missing. My tuner left the code on at first, and it took a good long while till the code threw & after clearing it, it took a good while...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-12-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,644
Posted By SirBrass
You can be tuned with the rear O2 input deleted,...

You can be tuned with the rear O2 input deleted, but KEEP the physical hardware connected. With the code turned off in the tune, there's no way for an inspection to tell that that's the case. All...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-12-2015, 10:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,735
Posted By SirBrass
The greddy axleback will work as well as the...

The greddy axleback will work as well as the Perrin and Q300 and is only an AB, so not as expensive.

HOWEVER, the rasp is coming from your header and needs to be eliminated. That isn't solved with...
Showing results 1 to 30 of 500

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:51 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging v3.3.0 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

Garage vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.