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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-02-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,040
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
In my case, they get used for mainly mountain...

In my case, they get used for mainly mountain road driving, commuting and autox use once a month. In my class, all the cars faster than me ran RE71R so I assume that attributed to their faster times...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-30-2020, 04:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,040
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
Actually I like them alot. Massive improvement at...

Actually I like them alot. Massive improvement at the track plus good road manners. Really good balance between DD and autox use. Am I giving up a little time at the track? Probably, but only like...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-04-2020, 09:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,224
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
TRD + Koni or Tien Coilovers

My car is currently sitting on TRD with factory shocks. I was looking to upgrade the shocks to the Koni Adjustables as it seems very popular here. However, in looking I also saw the TIEN Flex Z...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-28-2020, 12:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,040
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
Well I ended up with neither. Settled on some...

Well I ended up with neither. Settled on some Continental ExtremeContact Sports
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-25-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,814
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
Isn't running a spacer going to be add more...

Isn't running a spacer going to be add more negative offset? If I ran a 5mm spacer I would be effectively at +30, not +40.

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-25-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,814
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
Pardon my ignorance but is novice considered its...

Pardon my ignorance but is novice considered its own class? When I registered for the event it asked for my class but I didn't see novice as a class

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-25-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,814
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
Looking at the SCC build list, my wheels are +35...

Looking at the SCC build list, my wheels are +35 and it looks like +40 or greater is required. So sounds like I am kinda screwed there too
...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-24-2020, 08:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,814
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
Ha, definitely not competitive!

Ha, definitely not competitive!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-24-2020, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,814
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
SCCA Solo class question

2 weeks ago I did my first event in my car, classed as C Street. I have trd sways and springs but apparently as long as it was the TRD stuff, I was OK to be in Street.

I just added 17x8 wheels,...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-22-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,040
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
So literally I have run 1 event. So I don't know...

So literally I have run 1 event. So I don't know how many events I will be doing. I'd like to say several but I also don't plan to be super dedicated as it will be my first season. My big concern is...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-22-2020, 05:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,040
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
Re71r or S04

The age old question... I have a 2016 FRS. I just got some 17x8 +35 wheels for it and looking to put on some gripper tires. I do about 5k miles a year as DD use. I just did my first autocross this...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-16-2020, 09:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,594
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
So just did the school event today. Overall had...

So just did the school event today. Overall had fun, learned some stuff, and realized I stuck at a lot too lol.

One thing I noticed was understeer at turn in and snap oversteer when getting on...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-05-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,594
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
Questions about First Autocross & School

I got my car in March and looking to do my first ever Autox event on the 17th. There is also a school the day before called Speedtrain. From what I have been told its like the EVO 1 school, just done...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-15-2020, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4,468
Views: 1,423,426
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
I am looking to pickup some 17x8 Avid1 AV20 +35...

I am looking to pickup some 17x8 Avid1 AV20 +35 wheels for my FRS. The tires on my car are still in good shape (the dealer i bought it from just put new ones on) and was considering just swapping...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-15-2020, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
Disregard, I missed the sticky. I will ask in...

Disregard, I missed the sticky. I will ask in there.

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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-15-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
Stock tires on 8" rim

I am looking to pickup some 17x8 Avid1 AV20 wheels. The tires on my car are still in good shape (the dealer i bought it from just put new ones on) and was considering just swapping them over to the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-13-2020, 11:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,147
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
Shocks/Struts to go with TRD Springs

I love my recently picked up FRS with TRD springs and sway bars. But the ride... well it can be a little jarring on Colorado roads. What shocks and struts would be good for commuting but wont give up...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-09-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
I found a shop that does $99 that includes...

I found a shop that does $99 that includes hp/torque/AFR on a dyno jet Dyno. I will probably go that route

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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-06-2020, 05:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 840
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
Dyno Costs

Just out of curiosity, how much does dyno testing (3 pulls) nornally run?

I asked a local shop and they said its 139 for baseline runs and if I want to do AFR, it's an extra 35. It just seems...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-06-2020, 12:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,570
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
New FR-S owner - Trying to understand headers and Tunes

I just picked a 2016 FRS with 36k miles. It came with TRD springs, sway bars, and exhaust.

I have seen lots on the power/torque dip in the low to mid range. It seems headers and/or a tune can fix...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-05-2020, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 1,934,771
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
HA pretty much. S10 Xtreme > E30 convertible >...

HA pretty much. S10 Xtreme > E30 convertible > Silverado > E46 Coupe > FR-S

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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-05-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 1,934,771
Posted By Bowtie2bimmer
New owner of a 2016 Scion FR-S with only 36k...

New owner of a 2016 Scion FR-S with only 36k miles.

6MT, TRD exhaust, TRD springs and sway bars as well as a K&N filter.

I plan to do a couple more upgrades but nothing crazy. I do plan to...
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