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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-07-2024, 11:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By gshopper
Thanks. Planning to install this way. but try...

Thanks.
Planning to install this way. but try to remember to turn it off as I come in to the paddock
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-05-2024, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 385
Posted By gshopper
No baffle pan. None of them seem to do much as...

No baffle pan. None of them seem to do much as far as I can tell. Your experience different?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-05-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 385
Posted By gshopper
Questions about accusump/ accumulators

(Please forgive crosspost.... not sure which forum is best for this topic)

I just got my 2019 BRZ back from my mechanic with a brand new engine. The previous engine exploded at the track (threw a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-05-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 574
Posted By gshopper
Questions about accusump/ accumulators

I just got my 2019 BRZ back from my mechanic with a brand new engine. The previous engine exploded at the track (threw a rod, basically grenaded my engine). Probable cause was oil starvation...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-29-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 633
Posted By gshopper
Metro New York PCA 2024 schedule

MetroNY PCA just released their schedule. Lots of Northeast events. I have run (and now instruct) with this group for many years, and it's full of good people, good drivers, and good events.

FYI,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-14-2023, 03:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,344
Posted By gshopper
Nope.

Nope.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-14-2023, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,491
Posted By gshopper
Yes, forgot to mention. Car is dual street and...

Yes, forgot to mention. Car is dual street and track car. Probably sees about 20 HPDE's per year.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-13-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 817
Posted By gshopper
replacing blown FA-20. What options to get?

Forgive crosspost please.

A few weeks ago, I posted about my 2019 BRZ which blew up its engine at the track. Probably threw a rod, but I won't know until they pull the engine. It was stock except...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-13-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,491
Posted By gshopper
Replacing blown FA-20. What options to get?

A few weeks ago, I posted about my 2019 BRZ which blew up its engine at the track. Probably threw a rod, but I won't know until they pull the engine. It was stock except for a JDL 4-2-1 header,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-30-2023, 10:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,344
Posted By gshopper
5W30 or 0W40. Oil temps always below 235.

5W30 or 0W40. Oil temps always below 235.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-22-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,344
Posted By gshopper
It has/had a FA20. Oil cooler. heavy weight...

It has/had a FA20. Oil cooler. heavy weight oil. slight overfill. No baffle. What other oil starvation mods were people talking about? Accusump? Dry sump? Fa20's are supposed to be pretty...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-21-2023, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,344
Posted By gshopper
RIP F20 -- questions about causes, tunes, and E85

Hi all
I have a 2019 BRZ that is/was my daily driver and track toy. It has 47K miles, and about 30 track days on the clock. It has a flex fuel kit, headers (JDL) and a tune by a prominent East...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 07-21-2023, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 657
Posted By gshopper
Sorry. Seat and rails are gone. Still have...

Sorry. Seat and rails are gone. Still have wheel locks.
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 06-17-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 657
Posted By gshopper
Free Stuff (Philadelphia area)

Well... almost free. - I don't want money for any of this but I will expect you to make a contribution a local food bank or equally worthwhile charity in exchange for what you get.

I have a used...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-31-2023, 11:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,514
Posted By gshopper
I just got a GR86. I'm tall (6-3), and it's a...

I just got a GR86. I'm tall (6-3), and it's a tight fit with a helmet. Just ordered this:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AZ9KS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&redirectFromSmile=1

I plan...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-17-2022, 08:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,003
Posted By gshopper
2019 BRZ. 41K miles. 12 HPDE events. 27 track...

2019 BRZ. 41K miles. 12 HPDE events. 27 track days. PCA instructor, so I drive in multiple groups. typical track day: 125 track miles. Oil cooler, frequent oil changes, appropriate maintenance....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-03-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By gshopper
Worth the price? A half hour warm up session...

Worth the price? A half hour warm up session (under yellow). At least two hours seat time (sometimes more) before 'happy hour', which is an hour open track session.

So for me, I got 3.5 hours...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-03-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By gshopper
Worth the price? A half hour warm up session...

Worth the price? A half hour warm up session (under yellow). At least two hours seat time (sometimes more) before 'happy hour', which is an hour open track session.

So for me, I got 3.5 hours...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-02-2022, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By gshopper
I was there with Chin. In the blue first gen...

I was there with Chin. In the blue first gen BRZ. I was chasing you down for a few laps. Great track. Great driving. Lots of faster cars, but the back portion was the great equalizer. It...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-03-2021, 10:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,584
Posted By gshopper
Did. Stretched out bottom springs. Got a little...

Did. Stretched out bottom springs. Got a little bit extra headroom. Maybe 1/2 inch.
Forum: Forced Induction 03-03-2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,283
Posted By gshopper
Thanks for your feedback, everybody. As far as...

Thanks for your feedback, everybody. As far as E85 goes, some tracks may have some without traveling too far. Or I could take a bunch to the track. Wouldn't be convenient, but doable. Two...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-15-2021, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,283
Posted By gshopper
So just to be sure.... There is no safe way...

So just to be sure....
There is no safe way to tune a BRZ for the track with a JRSC on 93 without risking serious engine failure. I'm okay with being slow... just looking for ways to buy some HP...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-15-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,348
Posted By gshopper
ML, Is that for the street or track? My...

ML,
Is that for the street or track?

My car is my daily, but it would see track duty a few times a year.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-13-2021, 06:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,348
Posted By gshopper
e85? Not really interested. Can’t get it where...

e85? Not really interested. Can’t get it where I am.
Need to focus on 93 octane gas.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-13-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,348
Posted By gshopper
Still got the cats... but "Jackson Racing...

Still got the cats... but

"Jackson Racing supercharger systems require Premium grade (91 Octane or greater) gasoline, as does a stock FR-S/86/BRZ. Fuel quality is very important with a high...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-13-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,348
Posted By gshopper
JRSC and octane at the track

(this is crossposted to the forced induction forum, so sorry about the redundancy)

I have a 2019 BRZ which has been the track a few times (JR oil cooler, camber bolts, brakes and...
Forum: Forced Induction 02-13-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,283
Posted By gshopper
JRSC and octane at the track

(this is crossposted to the track/HPDE forum, so sorry about the redundancy)

I have a 2019 BRZ which has been the track a few times (JR oil cooler, camber bolts, brakes and tires...otherwise...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-15-2020, 08:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,784
Posted By gshopper
removing rotors with Performance Package Brembo calipers

I have a 2009 BRZ with the PP Brembo option. It is my daily driver but is also for occasional track duty. My track car (99 E36 m3) lives at my local track (NJMP), so the BRZ is for trips to WGI,...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-14-2020, 08:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,318
Posted By gshopper
after you inflate them, they just stay by...

after you inflate them, they just stay by themselves.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 01-18-2020, 06:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,318
Posted By gshopper
Here's what I did: I took the back of the seat...

Here's what I did:
I took the back of the seat apart, like the original post, then I used two pressure bags. These are used in hospitals, to pressurize IV fluids for faster administration. I got...
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