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Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-31-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,408
Posted By gcmak
Final oil analysis results arrived for my 2022...

Final oil analysis results arrived for my 2022 GR86 Automatic.
17 events total on the motor, mostly HPDE and a few AutoX/Drift events in between.
Sold with 6,900 Miles in July 2023.
...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-02-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 37,738
Posted By gcmak
Roughly 0.25L (so 5.25L total per oil change). ...

Roughly 0.25L (so 5.25L total per oil change).
My 20 minute sessions keep the oil temps between 240-260F. Generally glancing at the dash I see 253F (which isn't necessarily the 'hottest' measurement...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-02-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 37,738
Posted By gcmak
i'm done 17 mixed events on my car w/no cooler...

i'm done 17 mixed events on my car w/no cooler using 5w-30/40, but do not have the live data to prove anything...aside from clean bills of health via oil analyses...so I've mostly been doing what...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-26-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 1,217
Views: 215,065
Posted By gcmak
The video includes an FA20 car for reference.

The video includes an FA20 car for reference.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-26-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 1,217
Views: 215,065
Posted By gcmak
A pretty comprehensive video covering some...

A pretty comprehensive video covering some real-world testing done. https://youtu.be/4Jk5WTWoqt4
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-09-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,087
Posted By gcmak
You bet and she pretty much does all of my...

You bet and she pretty much does all of my alignments.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-09-2023, 02:03 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,087
Posted By gcmak
I had my suspension installed last year by Elite...

I had my suspension installed last year by Elite Performance who had their own Shop Gen1 FRS and have worked on countless Gen1 and now Gen2 twins. I have a camber bolt at the lower position on the...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-03-2023, 12:07 AM
Replies: 1,217
Views: 215,065
Posted By gcmak
Luke shared in the FT86 Discord today that Toyota...

Luke shared in the FT86 Discord today that Toyota got back to him today and will now be replacing his engine for him.
(referring to this Luke...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-01-2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,978
Posted By gcmak
Track, Autocross, Skidpad, or Street. Seems to...

Track, Autocross, Skidpad, or Street.
Seems to be ok?
https://i.imgur.com/aqu54DD.jpg
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-24-2022, 12:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,408
Posted By gcmak
5w30. Not married to any brand in particular....

5w30. Not married to any brand in particular. I've had Mobil1 and Motul 8100 analyzed. non-scientifically the numbers for Motul 8100 look better, but both oils are within spec after use.



Never...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-22-2022, 12:12 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,408
Posted By gcmak
I did change the oil and filter. My car is better...

I did change the oil and filter. My car is better set up since the last oil change to run sustained hot laps in HPDE. It saw 3 HPDEs with oil temps sustained ~260F and ambient at or above 100F....
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 10-13-2022, 11:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,408
Posted By gcmak
Here's an updated analysis. ...

Here's an updated analysis.
https://i.imgur.com/T2JUOX8.jpg
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-04-2022, 01:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,270
Posted By gcmak
There will not [likely] be follow-up from this...

There will not [likely] be follow-up from this individual. They've chosen to move on from the twins and most likely back to another platform they have had years of experience with prior to trying out...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-04-2022, 12:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,938
Posted By gcmak
Car: 22 GR86 Premium AT Wheels/tires: Enkei...

Car: 22 GR86 Premium AT

Wheels/tires: Enkei TS-10 17x8 et45 / Hankook R-S4 225/45/17

springs/shocks/coils: 2nd gen CSG Tein Flex A (16 clicks f/r for driving to/from track and typically around...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-06-2022, 12:31 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 22,872
Posted By gcmak
I've slowly gained camber over time and it's sad...

I've slowly gained camber over time and it's sad with the strut-based front suspension that you really do need quite a bit of camber for serious track or autox work (if you want your tires to wear...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-28-2022, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,444
Posted By gcmak
gotcha. unfortunately i don't have anything...

gotcha. unfortunately i don't have anything concrete to offer aside from saying there's a lot more nuance and range in ideal operating temps and pressures to 'summer tires' than makes for common...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-27-2022, 12:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,444
Posted By gcmak
Are you using a Cup2 on your MX5? or have you...

Are you using a Cup2 on your MX5? or have you used a Cup2 where you live before?
It's a street legal track tire. It should not be used in climates near or below freezing or stored in cold temps as...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-27-2022, 12:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,408
Posted By gcmak
https://i.imgur.com/ykL3YyO.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ykL3YyO.jpg
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-15-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 22,872
Posted By gcmak
yeah cause essentially the hardware and frame of...

yeah cause essentially the hardware and frame of the cars are the same, so any EPS limitations, suspension geometry interference etc. can be addressed. the shop i work with hasn't messed with the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-14-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,296
Posted By gcmak
You might like CP on the street better, but I'm...

You might like CP on the street better, but I'm assuming with your track experience, you'll overwhelm their temp limitations after 1-2 hot laps in most situations. Although you do have PP brakes,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-14-2022, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,204
Posted By gcmak
Sounds to me like its inside the cabin too - like...

Sounds to me like its inside the cabin too - like you knocked some panel or trim piece out of place. Might go around the cabin from ceiling to the floor banging on every piece of plastic you can see...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-14-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 22,872
Posted By gcmak
Checked for any witness marks on your sway bar,...

Checked for any witness marks on your sway bar, endlinks, toe arms, LCA and body of car near where the upper end link attaches to the strut?

Those are common interference/binding areas if your car...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-14-2022, 11:09 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 22,872
Posted By gcmak
Firmware for me was not a fix for the freezing,...

Firmware for me was not a fix for the freezing, sadly. If your mount is firm/stable, just turn off stabilization. The panning is also less wild if you use the widest setting since there's less for it...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-12-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,420
Posted By gcmak
I liked their approach with this video and in my...

I liked their approach with this video and in my limited exposure to all 3 cars, agree with their opinions.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-11-2022, 11:52 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 22,872
Posted By gcmak
That mount, for me, over time became loose...

That mount, for me, over time became loose between the outer and inner tube and caused excess wobble. There's probably some hack I could do to help with that but I've changed mounts. For the Hero10 -...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-04-2022, 11:37 PM
Replies: 1,217
Views: 215,065
Posted By gcmak
Definitely curious about the silicone in the...

Definitely curious about the silicone in the screw holes but Justin seems to have experience on quite a few cars including the last gen.
https://youtu.be/Vc9nNo7a2Gc
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-04-2022, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1,217
Views: 215,065
Posted By gcmak
Devil's in the details and our ECUs have a lot of...

Devil's in the details and our ECUs have a lot of details.

When my axle blew on the street on my supra (wheel hop occurred), I was also running A052s. Lucky for me, that's still a street legal...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-04-2022, 06:14 PM
Replies: 1,217
Views: 215,065
Posted By gcmak
We can only hope he makes a follow-up email...

We can only hope he makes a follow-up email because he ends this one with the fact that he doesn't know if they ended up looking at the engine at all. So he's behind on evidence already presented to...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-04-2022, 12:19 PM
Replies: 1,217
Views: 215,065
Posted By gcmak
Came out yesterday. He scopes a Gen 1. There's no...

Came out yesterday. He scopes a Gen 1. There's no physical Gen 2 to look at in this video.

https://youtu.be/2ZCzLtIhMzw
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-01-2022, 02:52 PM
Replies: 1,217
Views: 215,065
Posted By gcmak
Toyota's was eager to investigate issues with the...

Toyota's was eager to investigate issues with the GR Supra during my year of ownership and following the problems with that car - including excessive oil consumption. The motor in the Supra was...
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