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Forum: Northwest 07-13-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,054
Posted By HappyMonkey
Ridge Track Day vs Track Night in America

Has anyone has done a Ridge Track Day (http://www.ridgemotorsportspark.com/event/ridge-track-day-17/) at The Ridge Motorsport Park, and if so how does it compare to Track Night in America (...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-08-2017, 03:49 PM
Replies: 24,605
Views: 7,234,787
Posted By HappyMonkey
I had Yokohama AD08 R tires installed and did my...

I had Yokohama AD08 R tires installed and did my first transmission and differential oil change.

On a related note, I also spilled a ton of old transmission oil on my garage floor.
...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-08-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 101,309
Posted By HappyMonkey
One hint for keeping the brake fluid in the lines...

One hint for keeping the brake fluid in the lines and off your floor: These rubber plugs (http://a.co/2MlToF4) fit in the lines perfectly and prevented any leaks. (I think the pink ones are the plugs...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-07-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 31,564
Posted By HappyMonkey
Yes, I gave up on those and went with the Hawk...

Yes, I gave up on those and went with the Hawk High Performance Street/Race (http://www.hawkperformance.com/performance-street/pads/hps-race) pads instead. They have good reviews as a compromise...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-07-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 31,564
Posted By HappyMonkey
Also, if anyone is curious I used the G2 High...

Also, if anyone is curious I used the G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set Blue G2162 (http://a.co/dxgCwK1) on the calipers. It's not a perfect match but close enough that I'm happy...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-07-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 31,564
Posted By HappyMonkey
She going to the track on the 19th and 27th. The...

She going to the track on the 19th and 27th. The plan is to run these ones on the 19th and the OEM ones on the 27th. I'll do my best to crack these on the 19th. I'll definitely report back if I pull...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-07-2017, 10:37 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 31,564
Posted By HappyMonkey
Thanks for all the comments. I learned a lot more...

Thanks for all the comments. I learned a lot more than I expected to when I posted the questions. Before I go back to stock rotors here's a goodbye photo of the slotted/drilled ones.
...
Forum: Northwest 07-05-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 716
Posted By HappyMonkey
Then I'll see you there. It's on my calendar. I'm...

Then I'll see you there. It's on my calendar. I'm just waiting to do it once there before I sign up for a second time. For the 0.01% chance I don't want to go back.
Forum: Northwest 07-04-2017, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 716
Posted By HappyMonkey
July 27th - Track Night In America @ The Ridge

Just wondering if anyone else was going? It will be my first Track Night in America event and my first time at The Ridge.


Track Night 2017: Seattle Southwest - July 27...
Forum: Northwest 07-04-2017, 06:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 574
Posted By HappyMonkey
July 19th - Lunch & PM Lapping @ Pacific Raceways

Just wondering if anyone else was going? There was a blue BRZ doing the PM lapping when I did the Novice High Performance program back on March 19th.


July 19 @ 11:30 am - 5:00 pm...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-03-2017, 11:49 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 31,564
Posted By HappyMonkey
She'll be on Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 tires this...

She'll be on Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 tires this week. I actually need the all season ones in the winter and I don't want to wear them down on the track.

This thread has convinced me to go back...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-03-2017, 11:45 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 31,564
Posted By HappyMonkey
They're the StopTech replacement rotors not a...

They're the StopTech replacement rotors not a BBK. I think I'm going to put the stock ones back on. A rotor swap doesn't take that long and I'm getting better pads and probably fluid anyway.
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-03-2017, 11:37 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 31,564
Posted By HappyMonkey
So it's looking like every initial decision I...

So it's looking like every initial decision I made was significantly suboptimal. Throwing money away is one way to learn...

From what I've been reading the Hawk High Performance Street Race pads...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-02-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 31,564
Posted By HappyMonkey
OP here. This turned into a fun thread. ...

OP here. This turned into a fun thread.

These upgrades are getting her prepared for 3 HPDE days coming up. My plan was to focus on tires/brakes, then a lot of driver improvement before messing...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-29-2017, 04:10 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 31,564
Posted By HappyMonkey
Ok, I'm a liar. Still taking measurements... ...

Ok, I'm a liar. Still taking measurements...

Before redoing the guide pins yesterday the front passenger rotor was averaging 12% hotter. Today after the redo the front rotors have been at worst...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-28-2017, 11:43 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 31,564
Posted By HappyMonkey
That's cool. Now I know. And now I'm done.

That's cool. Now I know. And now I'm done.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-28-2017, 10:36 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 31,564
Posted By HappyMonkey
I'm trying to figure out two things really: ...

I'm trying to figure out two things really:

One - This is the first time I've touched brakes. Without anyone more experienced to verify my work I'm looking for any signs that something could be...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-28-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 31,564
Posted By HappyMonkey
I guess I'm not really looking to judge...

I guess I'm not really looking to judge effectiveness and performance as much as I am looking for evidence of an issue. My overall assumption is that a consistent right/left temperature imbalance is...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-28-2017, 01:56 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 31,564
Posted By HappyMonkey
Brake rotor temperature right/left and front/rear comparison questions

Just did a brake upgrade (master cylinder brace, DOT 4 fluid, stainless lines, slotted/drilled rotors, better pads) and I'm trying to evaluate how good a job I did and how much tuning is still...
Forum: Northwest 08-24-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,331
Posted By HappyMonkey
And one of these days I'll actually manage to...

And one of these days I'll actually manage to wave back at DeepHunta. I always see you too late.

Between Microsoft and Google and all the other tech companies clustered on the east side we...
Forum: Northwest 08-22-2012, 11:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,331
Posted By HappyMonkey
I think we need a cabal of 85th drivers in Redmond

I've managed to see 4 other FR-S/BRZ drivers along 85th in Redmond in just the last 4 work days. A nice dark blue who waved at me but I was too slow to wave back yesterday. A brand new black FR-S. A...
Forum: Northwest 06-28-2012, 12:30 AM
Replies: 2,775
Views: 704,559
Posted By HappyMonkey
Yup, I'm the number 2 pre-order guy from...

Yup, I'm the number 2 pre-order guy from Chaplin's who got his car ahead of number 1 due to manufacturing luck. Thankfully you have yours now too so you don't have to hate me. :)
Forum: Northwest 06-27-2012, 11:15 PM
Replies: 2,775
Views: 704,559
Posted By HappyMonkey
WRB on 85th in Kirkland? That was probably me, I...

WRB on 85th in Kirkland? That was probably me, I drive to and from work along 85th every day. Hello.

I ran into my first fellow BRZ along 85th yesterday. He flashed his lights at me but I was too...
Forum: Northwest 06-27-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 1,643
Views: 394,517
Posted By HappyMonkey
Late to the forum; received my BRZ Limited WRC...

Late to the forum; received my BRZ Limited WRC Blue on 5/18 from Chaplin's Subaru in Bellevue WA.

My delivery day photo album: https://picasaweb.google.com/110957640006900886670/HappyBRZDay
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