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Forum: Forced Induction 10-04-2023, 11:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,138
Posted By Sam86
I feel like there aren’t as many people that post...

I feel like there aren’t as many people that post about the auto, at least that was in my experience from what I came across.
I kept the car NA and researched on the side for about 3 years before...
Forum: Forced Induction 09-27-2023, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,138
Posted By Sam86
Why do boosted autos get a bad rep

I’ve got an auto, and before boosting a lot of the consensus I saw online was that it’s pointless as the auto is slower, transmission isn’t good etc etc, get a manual if you want to boost. So much so...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 08-03-2023, 12:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,220
Posted By Sam86
I used Nv Evo ceramic coating recently, specifies...

I used Nv Evo ceramic coating recently, specifies to only use 1 layer and wipe pretty much immediately. Coated the whole car in probably an hour

Previously I used Cquartz SiC and whilst the finish...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-03-2023, 12:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,079
Posted By Sam86
Have you checked the PCV piping, I had this code...

Have you checked the PCV piping, I had this code and all issues you described, the issue turned out to be the PCV pipe wasn’t on properly after catch can install
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 07-18-2023, 02:05 AM
Replies: 2,558
Views: 805,167
Posted By Sam86
From yesterday ...

From yesterday
https://yourimageshare.com/ib/jkzaDmCRkc.webp
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-02-2023, 07:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,855
Posted By Sam86
I’m having this issue, the rattle is EXTREMELY...

I’m having this issue, the rattle is EXTREMELY loud above 110km/h

I have adjusted the rubber stops almost to the very top and have done 2 adjustments lowering the stops and it still rattles like...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 06-30-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 414
Posted By Sam86
Reverse camera stopped working after washing car

Hi guys,
I have the OEM headunit with OEM backup camera.

Reversed car out to wash, camera was working, cleaned the car and dried it off with the leaf blower and first start up after the camera...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-15-2023, 06:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,672
Posted By Sam86
Cooler might be the saviour then if #3 continues...

Cooler might be the saviour then if #3 continues to hold. I’m boosted with an AT using an added cooler, no issues so far but early days for me.

Friend of mine has been boosted awhile and tracks...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-15-2023, 04:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,428
Posted By Sam86
Would appreciate that, in a bit of a spot at the...

Would appreciate that, in a bit of a spot at the moment.

My tuner is doing tune adjustments for free (since he knows I’m not happy with the tune) but doesn’t really give me much reassurance other...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-15-2023, 04:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,428
Posted By Sam86
got a new log with revised tune 6psi runs...

got a new log with revised tune

6psi runs bad 10psi is better but still delayed low end power until turbo kicks in- this is in addition to the normal turbo lag delay feels like the motor itself is...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-14-2023, 04:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,757
Posted By Sam86
Well it seems to be working again? I’ve never...

Well it seems to be working again?
I’ve never used the tunebot tab, I don’t even know what it does, I’ve always gone through my car->diagnostics->real-time data display to see my values. Don’t know...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-10-2023, 11:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,672
Posted By Sam86
Do you at least have a transmission cooler?

Do you at least have a transmission cooler?
Forum: Software Tuning 05-10-2023, 11:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,757
Posted By Sam86
That’s why I made the thread as I’m slightly...

That’s why I made the thread as I’m slightly suspicious.

My tune has been very bad, and my tuner was a little annoyed that I was doing logs on my own to try and diagnose my issues. He said he...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-09-2023, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,757
Posted By Sam86
Seriously �� the one time I need to do logs and...

Seriously �� the one time I need to do logs and it happens to be during a forced update…

For my personal reference, I did my log and plugged into my pc exactly 1 week ago from today. I only turned...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-09-2023, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,757
Posted By Sam86
What happened to my OFT v2 data values?

Hi guys
I’ve had my OFT for 3 years, data values were always the same.
(Looked like this)
https://i.ibb.co/0mNTswc/IMG-9442.png

Anyway I did a data log, downloaded it to my PC but said NO when...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-08-2023, 07:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,428
Posted By Sam86
Got an update of the tune and wanted to do a do a...

Got an update of the tune and wanted to do a do a log but for some reason most of the important data info my OFT displayed like boost, AFR, ignition temp etc is all gone. I’ve checked the data tab to...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-03-2023, 04:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,428
Posted By Sam86
Haha thank you, yes I understand I’m very...

Haha thank you, yes I understand I’m very confused as well. I was expecting this to be a simple process of just scaling the injectors as the tune itself prior was very smooth in both how it started...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-03-2023, 04:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,428
Posted By Sam86
Thanks It’s not an oft tune it was done through...

Thanks
It’s not an oft tune it was done through ecutek

He has done another turbo 86 recently but it wasn’t on e85, he also used to work at a tuning shop that mainly dealt with 86s and fk8s

The...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-03-2023, 04:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,428
Posted By Sam86
Ok finally got one, don’t know if it shows much ...

Ok finally got one, don’t know if it shows much
I was on the standard wastegate boost pressure which is around 6 PSI, and I have a 3 bar map sensor

The very start where you see it fluctuate is...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-03-2023, 01:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,428
Posted By Sam86
Thanks I’ll forward that on. Immediately...

Thanks I’ll forward that on.

Immediately after injectors were installed and the tables scaled, the first crank was perfect and exactly the same as it was with stock injectors.

After that first...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-01-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,428
Posted By Sam86
Thanks, I’ll try do a log I just have limited...

Thanks, I’ll try do a log I just have limited time before I see my tuner next and want to give him a list of the things I think are wrong as I won’t be present when he’s looking at the tune next
...
Forum: Software Tuning 05-01-2023, 07:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,428
Posted By Sam86
New injectors + boost controller, car runs horrible

No way of data logging so have to go by explanation.

Before today I was running standard 6PSI boost on e85, car was very smooth and responsive, no issues anywhere.

Installed 1050ID injectors...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-22-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,330
Posted By Sam86
You probably don’t need injectors unless you’re...

You probably don’t need injectors unless you’re going e85 as you won’t be making enough power on 95 for it to be necessary. Just need to make sure your tuner is utilising the direct injection
...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-20-2023, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 937
Posted By Sam86
Yea I just want to know whether or not it’s...

Yea I just want to know whether or not it’s actually working since I paid extra for the external bias but can’t even hear it. I don’t have my boost controller installed yet so my peak boost is...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-20-2023, 02:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 937
Posted By Sam86
Is turbo flutter normal for these cars?

Hi, I’ve never owned a turbo car before adding a SME turbo kit with a g25-550 turbo (internally gated)

I swapped out the standard internal turbosmart BOV for a GFB blow off valve that has...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-11-2023, 02:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,192
Posted By Sam86
The AVO oil cooler is the same bracket just...

The AVO oil cooler is the same bracket just reversed as my AVO transmission cooler. It’ll fit fine just obviously not with the air duct that comes with it.

Looked at your photo, the rods don’t...
Forum: Forced Induction 04-10-2023, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,192
Posted By Sam86
I have the g25 550 kit with the mishimoto oil...

I have the g25 550 kit with the mishimoto oil cooler. I have a large splitter and aero lip.

Intercooler is in the way of the bracket location of the cooler, and the cooler itself is quite tall and...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-23-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,482
Posted By Sam86
Closest thing I’ve seen to my issue, might give...

Closest thing I’ve seen to my issue, might give their solution a go thanks
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-16-2023, 06:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,482
Posted By Sam86
Only thing that I can think of is the flex from...

Only thing that I can think of is the flex from the wing from being driven caused the fibre glass to damage the paint in some way, I’ve just never heard it happen before. It may be cracked in the gel...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-16-2023, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,482
Posted By Sam86
I really don’t think it was like that, it’s...

I really don’t think it was like that, it’s pretty apparent to me out in the sun and there are defects in the paint I know for a fact weren’t there when I installed it. My friend helped me put the...
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