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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-13-2021, 07:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,710
Posted By Snake
Depending on the tyres you're running an how...

Depending on the tyres you're running an how aggressively you're driving, these things need well in excess of -3 degrees camber on the front not to absolutely ruin the edge of your tyres. With camber...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-02-2021, 08:08 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 16,464
Posted By Snake
This! My missus has hated all my cars, except for...

This! My missus has hated all my cars, except for the Suzuki Jimny she talked me into buying, she loves that thing.

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-01-2021, 10:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,743
Posted By Snake
Ferrodo DS2500s all the way. Sent from my...

Ferrodo DS2500s all the way.

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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-21-2021, 12:23 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,628
Posted By Snake
Only flog it when it's up to temp. Take it easy...

Only flog it when it's up to temp. Take it easy when it's cold.

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Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-26-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,167
Posted By Snake
Exactly why I avoided the recall work, too many...

Exactly why I avoided the recall work, too many horror stories on this site, plus not compulsory to re-register the car in Australia.

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Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-25-2021, 01:39 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,167
Posted By Snake
What are you people doing to them? I tracked the...

What are you people doing to them? I tracked the shit out of mine on r-spec tyres and it didn't even use oil. Worst thing was one of the steering rack bolts came a bit loose, so I tightened them up....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-14-2021, 07:12 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 388,949
Posted By Snake
Converted from freedom units to a unit of measure...

Converted from freedom units to a unit of measure that both makes sense and people under the age of 60 or don't live in 'Murica can understand.


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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-25-2020, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,835
Posted By Snake
Fell off the back of the truck? I guess it's hard...

Fell off the back of the truck? I guess it's hard to claim warranty on stolen goods... [emoji23]

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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-06-2020, 02:45 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 129,754
Posted By Snake
I'm no expert, but isn't it then just a matter of...

I'm no expert, but isn't it then just a matter of tuning the length and width of the runners to move the torque around?

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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-04-2020, 06:59 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 63,257
Posted By Snake
Jesus, how much was the manifold? Sent from...

Jesus, how much was the manifold?

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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-19-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,775
Posted By Snake
How much petroleum distillate in the receptical?...

How much petroleum distillate in the receptical? (Or for the more American amongst us, how much gas in the tank?). Happened to me on a long high g corner at a race track once because I only had like...
Forum: Engine Swaps 11-21-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,820
Posted By Snake
So just out of interest, how much do you sell the...

So just out of interest, how much do you sell the whole package for? I see on your Facebook page that the translator is $1400 AUD, how much is the conversion kit?
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-25-2019, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 378,280
Posted By Snake
Either you're incredibly unlucky or that shop...

Either you're incredibly unlucky or that shop doesn't know how to mechanic good. I'm guessing the latter.

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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-15-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 216,142
Posted By Snake
How are they trying to pin that on you?

How are they trying to pin that on you?
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-03-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,888
Posted By Snake
The way I read it is that when OP jerks the car...

The way I read it is that when OP jerks the car to the left the stability control kicks in early and when OP jerks it to the other side the stability control doesn't. Could be wrong though, their...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-25-2019, 07:10 AM
Replies: 1,654
Views: 378,280
Posted By Snake
This x1,000,000 Sent from my RNE-L02 using...

This x1,000,000

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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-11-2019, 11:44 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 18,446
Posted By Snake
Summary, amazing track car with a set of semis on...

Summary, amazing track car with a set of semis on it, terrible road car. Can't wipe the grin off my face at the track, as boring as a corolla on the street.

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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-22-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 48,106
Posted By Snake
Whatever happened to this testing? Stopped,...

Whatever happened to this testing? Stopped, paused or didn't get any results?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-16-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,344
Posted By Snake
Compared to my previous car (s) it is light, numb...

Compared to my previous car (s) it is light, numb and difficult to drive smoothly. It also doesn't help that if you breathe on the throttle it's bouncing off the limiter.

Even after owning this...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-03-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,600
Posted By Snake
Get it up to operating temperature then flog the...

Get it up to operating temperature then flog the sh*t out of it. Worked for me on my last two cars, never had a problem with them. Both high revving naturally aspirated 4 cylinders that see a lot of...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-26-2018, 08:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,633
Posted By Snake
100% because oil not up to operating temperature....

100% because oil not up to operating temperature.

I used to have a Renault that would not allow me to rev it to the 7250 RPM limit until the oil was up to temp. Once water was up to temp you'd...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-15-2018, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,663
Posted By Snake
All good, should have added a few smiley faces...

All good, should have added a few smiley faces [emoji39]

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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-15-2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,663
Posted By Snake
Was said a bit tongue in cheek Mike and it...

Was said a bit tongue in cheek Mike and it definitely wasn't a dig at you!

There are people running itbs on an na car out there, they're just not telling anyone what it makes.

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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-15-2018, 05:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,663
Posted By Snake
Nobody is ever going to release a dyno for ITBs...

Nobody is ever going to release a dyno for ITBs on an NA engine, are they?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-27-2018, 05:40 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 129,754
Posted By Snake
Any update on this? Super keen to see the results.

Any update on this? Super keen to see the results.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-11-2018, 12:32 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 22,051
Posted By Snake
Definitely an FA24 with 94mm bore and same stroke...

Definitely an FA24 with 94mm bore and same stroke (see below link).

Seems like a bit of a waste considering it only makes 25nm more torque and 10 more hp at the same RPM as the Forester XT with...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-04-2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,626
Posted By Snake
How much for shipping to Australia (Melbourne)?

How much for shipping to Australia (Melbourne)?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-09-2017, 05:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,014
Posted By Snake
#strayanmate It means giving it a boot full...

#strayanmate

It means giving it a boot full of throttle at the track. Taking it to the track and driving it like it should be.

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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-08-2017, 09:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,014
Posted By Snake
I don't think so unfortunately, he only found the...

I don't think so unfortunately, he only found the issue after booting it on track for several minutes. Getting into it on the street, it doesn't blow any smoke.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-03-2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,014
Posted By Snake
Friend of mine bought a second hand 996 Carrera a...

Friend of mine bought a second hand 996 Carrera a few years back and found that when booting it, it dumped a huge amount of oil smoke out the tail pipe. Spent heaps of money trying work out what the...
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