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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-26-2024, 10:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,151
Posted By T-Steve
Jeff, thanks for that article! I thought I knew...

Jeff, thanks for that article! I thought I knew about carbon brakes, but never really differentiated between the carbon and carbon ceramic.

After reading your information, plus all the exotic...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-26-2024, 11:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,740
Posted By T-Steve
Interesting! But I have to say:

Interesting! But I have to say:
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-21-2023, 03:15 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 40,003
Posted By T-Steve
Same here - the price on used FA24s seem to have...

Same here - the price on used FA24s seem to have cooled off some and I'm interested in swapping to my '14.

I found this guide on NASIOC. It's specific to the FA24DIT, but there is useful...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-18-2022, 08:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,672
Posted By T-Steve
My group 51R battery installed in 2017 is still...

My group 51R battery installed in 2017 is still chugging along.

(See pictures here.)
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2957556&postcount=58

It weighs about six pounds less.

Now...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-04-2022, 11:53 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 56,945
Posted By T-Steve
Wow it's good to know it's not all youngsters...

Wow it's good to know it's not all youngsters buying these cars.

I was 45 when I got my '14 BRZ. Now the car is 8 years older...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-11-2021, 09:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,874
Posted By T-Steve
"So why this car? Because turbo, AWD, manual...

"So why this car? Because turbo, AWD, manual wagon - that's why. Like Subaru used to do. Remember that Subaru? I'd be all over the Impreza wagon if it weren't so slow - or - just bring us the damn...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-28-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,279
Posted By T-Steve
You might investigate the Crosstrek Sport. I...

You might investigate the Crosstrek Sport. I think it's the only model with the 2.5 liter FB25 instead of the 2-liter.

You can't beat a few more horsepower.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-14-2020, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,552
Posted By T-Steve
I got some Goodyear Exhilarates a month ago on...

I got some Goodyear Exhilarates a month ago on the stock wheels. They are MUCH better than the worn-out OEM Primacies. Since I live in the PNW I wanted to get really good rain tires.

The...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-25-2020, 10:26 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 45,080
Posted By T-Steve
Agreed. I bypassed the throttle body on my '14...

Agreed. I bypassed the throttle body on my '14 about four years ago and have had no problems in temperatures as low as 0 F.

(Incidentally I did the same mod to my Forester as well with no...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 01-22-2020, 09:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,311
Posted By T-Steve
Kind of an interesting side track that I am...

Kind of an interesting side track that I am investigating: The motorcycle part suppliers now have lithium battery voltage regulators that optimize the vehicle charging for lithium batteries.

For...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 11-25-2019, 11:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,323
Posted By T-Steve
Also don't forget to leave your fog lights on all...

Also don't forget to leave your fog lights on all the time, 24/7, rain or shine.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-14-2018, 10:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 29,041
Posted By T-Steve
Whelp, it probably isn't the greatest way to go,...

Whelp, it probably isn't the greatest way to go, but I emulated an old thread from this forum to install a group 51R battery using JDM parts.

I used this stuff:

Tray-Battery, 82122CA010...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 08-05-2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 62,221
Posted By T-Steve
I just did this using a cheap 51R battery and...

I just did this using a cheap 51R battery and parts from JP Parts. What an easy mod. It seems to have saved about five pounds. Thanks for the tip! :thumbup:
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-18-2017, 04:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,905
Posted By T-Steve
Ha! In the automotive trades extractors are being...

Ha! In the automotive trades extractors are being used more and more. I've used this for numerous engine, transmission, differential, brake fluid, and power steering removals with great success....
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-09-2017, 10:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 27,662
Posted By T-Steve
Yes of course you can charge them. Mine was dead...

Yes of course you can charge them. Mine was dead when I bought the car on the lot. The dealer charged it awhile and it was good for three years.

Then I didn't drive the car for a few weeks and the...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 11-03-2015, 01:51 AM
Replies: 525
Views: 381,651
Posted By T-Steve
My SSM along with my coworkers. Matt's asphalt...

My SSM along with my coworkers. Matt's asphalt FRS and Jose's brand new WRB BRZ!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-24-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 25,337
Posted By T-Steve
This is actually an interesting question: Given a...

This is actually an interesting question: Given a Formula 1 budget and resources, what power could an ultimate NA FA20 make?

Suppose we could get a BMEP of 200 PSI and spin it up to 13,000 RPM =...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-21-2015, 11:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,206
Posted By T-Steve
Yes, I've got some condensation in the DRLs. I...

Yes, I've got some condensation in the DRLs. I think it happened after a car wash.

It went away after a few days and hasn't returned, even though it has been rainy. This summer I might take them...
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