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Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]

07-01-2022, 10:24 AM

Replies: 84

The Housing Investment Paradox

Views: 1,171

Posted By TommyW

Lol, I built a house for a client and the cost...

Lol, I built a house for a client and the cost with the land was 3m. He sold it for 12m 3 years later so houses can be lucrative. Our area is making a sh*tload of money for people.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

06-27-2022, 05:14 PM

Replies: 68

My theory on why people think the GT86 is slow

Views: 1,543

Posted By TommyW

Slow is relative. If someone wants a stoplight...

Slow is relative. If someone wants a stoplight racer they should just get a Mustang.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-27-2022, 10:23 AM

Replies: 17

Front camber for track...

Views: 542

Posted By TommyW

Another thing is without coil overs you can’t...

Another thing is without coil overs you can’t adjust front and rear stiffness which makes a difference. I also run B8’s because I don’t like adjusting things more than just bar stiffness.

I get...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-26-2022, 05:59 PM

Replies: 17

Front camber for track...

Views: 542

Posted By TommyW

You can play around with tire pressures too.

You can play around with tire pressures too.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-26-2022, 11:12 AM

Replies: 17

Front camber for track...

Views: 542

Posted By TommyW

I have a similar setup. I found -3 front and -2...

I have a similar setup. I found -3 front and -2 rear for camber is just about right. I know guys that run -3.2 to 3.5 front that have had good results also. Much has to do with driving styles whether...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

06-24-2022, 01:35 PM

Replies: 18

30k service, getting ~$800 quotes

Views: 504

Posted By TommyW

Buck fifty in Calif for a decent garage.

Buck fifty in Calif for a decent garage.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

06-24-2022, 01:19 PM

Replies: 18

30k service, getting ~$800 quotes

Views: 504

Posted By TommyW

That's about 3-4 hours of shop time plus parts,...

That's about 3-4 hours of shop time plus parts, oil, etc. so not out of line.

Forum: New England

06-24-2022, 12:38 PM

Replies: 3

How are you all passing inspection in MA with a Tune?

Views: 136

Posted By TommyW

Did you do the recommended drive cycle or just...

Did you do the recommended drive cycle or just drove normal for 100 miles?

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-20-2022, 05:33 PM

Replies: 8

Southern California track lap times?

Views: 328

Posted By TommyW

Chuck? Laguna? (even though norcal)

Chuck?

Laguna? (even though norcal)

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

06-20-2022, 05:18 PM

Replies: 13

More Oversteer with Wider Wheels & Tires?

Views: 487

Posted By TommyW

It's probably the way you're driving the car....

It's probably the way you're driving the car. More grip and the car breaks away at a higher speed. When they lose grip they lose it faster which compounds the need for smoother inputs with gas and...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

06-09-2022, 11:25 AM

Replies: 31

Your Car's Current (Final?) Form

Views: 2,476

Posted By TommyW

Added a shark fin and a front splitter since this...

Added a shark fin and a front splitter since this photo but yeah, done. No more money in this car....https://i.imgur.com/W3xZbvo.jpg

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-09-2022, 10:09 AM

Replies: 73

No BS: why do they blow engines all the time?

Views: 3,435

Posted By TommyW

lol. When I hear someone say they blew their...

lol. When I hear someone say they blew their motor but they have never tracked their car…

Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade

06-01-2022, 07:48 PM

Replies: 3

2018 BRZ tS, 5,471 Miles

Views: 1,493

Posted By TommyW

Gen 2 will kill the sale of cars like this at...

Gen 2 will kill the sale of cars like this at these asking prices. This car is awesome and probably better than a stock G2

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

05-31-2022, 12:19 PM

Replies: 32

To wing or not to wing

Views: 1,079

Posted By TommyW

Correct. However it depends on how much downforce...

Correct. However it depends on how much downforce you have dialed in. Too much to where at low speeds it's noticeable then it's most likely compromising speed in the straights so you need to find...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

05-31-2022, 12:04 PM

Replies: 32

To wing or not to wing

Views: 1,079

Posted By TommyW

Go to an autocross event and see how many cars...

Go to an autocross event and see how many cars have aero, very very few, for a reason. As far as planted, in fast corners (80+) you want planted, predictable. In corners where you're using rotation...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

05-30-2022, 06:34 PM

Replies: 32

To wing or not to wing

Views: 1,079

Posted By TommyW

Power isn't the issue. It's more about the...

Power isn't the issue. It's more about the travelled speeds. When you're dealing with speeds in excess of 80 mph the wing can help however it needs to be balanced out with some front aero otherwise...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

05-23-2022, 10:38 AM

Replies: 23

GR86 vs Camaro SS 1LE (weekend / track)

Views: 1,442

Posted By TommyW

One is smaller and lighter and one is bigger and...

One is smaller and lighter and one is bigger and heavier. You need to drive both and see which you prefer

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

05-16-2022, 11:29 AM

Replies: 3

Spun a bearing, what parts do I need to replace?

Views: 419

Posted By TommyW

IAG has a 1 year warrantee. They have very...

IAG has a 1 year warrantee. They have very specific oil change intervals and you have to use 0-20 Motul. If you’re more than a year out then warranty is expired. That is what it was on mine however I...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

05-12-2022, 10:42 PM

Replies: 15

Powertrain options for track only

Views: 785

Posted By TommyW

it was 3,200. They also machine the block for...

it was 3,200. They also machine the block for better oiling. Way better bearings than stock also. I wanted bulletproof. Lol I call it my Toyota boxter. Overengineered like a Toyota motor.

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

05-12-2022, 01:26 PM

Replies: 15

Powertrain options for track only

Views: 785

Posted By TommyW

You can have the heads re done. I went with an...

You can have the heads re done. I went with an IAG shortblock for good measure.

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

05-12-2022, 10:11 AM

Replies: 15

Powertrain options for track only

Views: 785

Posted By TommyW

What’s your budget

What’s your budget

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

05-11-2022, 11:07 AM

Replies: 16

Whiteline camber bolts not enough - what’s next?

Views: 815

Posted By TommyW

Camber plates and probably spacers or different...

Camber plates and probably spacers or different wheels with better offsets and possibly narrower tires.

Forum: Member's Car Journals

05-02-2022, 12:05 PM

Replies: 29

timurrrr's GRRRR86

Views: 2,029

Posted By TommyW

That blue is amazing. If I didn't have my Gen 1...

That blue is amazing. If I didn't have my Gen 1 car so dialed in I'd be all over that.

Forum: Canada Classifieds

05-02-2022, 12:01 PM

Replies: 43

Why I will never be purchasing from FT86 Motorsports again

Views: 1,855

Posted By TommyW

5 months after receiving a product is way too...

5 months after receiving a product is way too long a timeframe to file a complaint. The only comment I would have is the vendor could have used a bit softer language.

Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA

04-29-2022, 05:11 PM

Replies: 18

frs recall regarding valve spring defect

Views: 651

Posted By TommyW

LOL, The service manager said his tech has done...

LOL, The service manager said his tech has done over a hundred of em. Motor went 3,000 mi later. The shop I used to rebuild it after that fiasco said everything was clogged with sealant. Doing the...

Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA

04-29-2022, 10:21 AM

Replies: 18

frs recall regarding valve spring defect

Views: 651

Posted By TommyW

If you don’t need to do it to renew your...

If you don’t need to do it to renew your registration then don’t do it

Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS]

04-29-2022, 10:18 AM

Replies: 2,895

COVID Developments and News

Views: 194,185