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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-23-2023, 02:58 PM

Replies: 5

Track day tires collision - what was your aftermath?

Views: 1,768

Posted By lapsio

Track day tires collision - what was your aftermath?

Hi

We're planning to hit track day event together with friend. I'm tracking my MX5 quite regularly and I've been to track with my daily driver BRZ few times as well however for my friend it's...

Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions

06-08-2023, 04:51 PM

Replies: 2

Using roof basket 101?

Views: 681

Posted By lapsio

Using roof basket 101?

I know it may be quite crappy place to ask about roof racks but I'm still gonna push my luck XD

So some time ago I purchased Thule Canyon XT roof basket for BRZ for some emergency scenarios when...

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

06-06-2023, 05:42 PM

Replies: 10

High HT/HS 5w30 oil recommendations for high temps?

Views: 3,345

Posted By lapsio

Europe man. We have really limited freedom in...

Europe man. We have really limited freedom in terms of car mods on all levels. Any unauthorized mechanical changes to car and mods void your extended warranty. In fact iirc even servicing in...

Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing

05-23-2023, 09:00 AM

Replies: 11

Pads glazing?

Views: 2,871

Posted By lapsio

So I consulted DBA support, sent them recent...

So I consulted DBA support, sent them recent photos of my discs (since my problem with brakes fade was still very much apparent) and they basically told me that hoho, sucks to be me but it that...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

05-05-2023, 11:07 AM

Replies: 9

Performance Wheel Test - A Look at Wheel Weight, Density, and Stiffness

Views: 1,984

Posted By lapsio

But they DO list weight of motorsport tires quite...

But they DO list weight of motorsport tires quite often. Not necessarily in all sizes since well there's A LOT of tire sizes comparing to rim sizes, but still you sometimes can find info about tire...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

04-30-2023, 02:46 PM

Replies: 15

Tire Sidewall Damage

Views: 2,987

Posted By lapsio

Imho it's tire pressure. I had two tires explode...

Imho it's tire pressure. I had two tires explode on me exactly like this and in both cases it was because I kept driving on low pressure. You probably lost some pressure for whatever reason and tire...

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

02-22-2023, 06:56 PM

Replies: 16

Roof box without drilling?

Views: 4,580

Posted By lapsio

So I actually followed this advice and got myself...

So I actually followed this advice and got myself Thule Canyon XT. It's quite small and I think it fits BRZ really well. I really like how it looks, imho even adds a bit of unique character to the...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

11-27-2022, 12:14 AM

Replies: 7

Autumn tires options...?

Views: 1,405

Posted By lapsio

So it's been a while hasn't it? Well of...

So it's been a while hasn't it?

Well of course I did exactly what I said I'm planning to do and got those ultra soft tires. I wanted to make them dry-road ready so decided to go with W5 compound...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

10-29-2022, 01:55 PM

Replies: 31

How many miles FA20 engines can survive with track use?

Views: 14,041

Posted By lapsio

How to. I mean it's sports car. I'm not going to...

How to. I mean it's sports car. I'm not going to drive 1500 rpm on 6th gear in city. If I wanted such experience I'd get Skoda Superb or some other boat. It's lightweight rwd drivers car, it's meant...

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

10-02-2022, 03:19 PM

Replies: 16

Roof box without drilling?

Views: 4,580

Posted By lapsio

Idk, I'm using back seats in BRZ quite regularly...

Idk, I'm using back seats in BRZ quite regularly for 1 day trips with the same group of friends and it's pretty fine. Please consider we Europeans are smaller people in general. I'm like 5.5ft dwarf...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

08-04-2022, 05:59 PM

Replies: 376

Sticky: Which wheels clear 17+ BRZ Performance Package Brembos

Views: 303,905

Posted By lapsio

I'm gonna add my entry: OZ Ultraleggera 18x8...

I'm gonna add my entry:

OZ Ultraleggera 18x8 ET48. Fit with 225/40r18 tires with no rubbing against anything. Brakes clearance is quite small but I'd say it's comparable to OEM PP wheels:

MORE...

Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing)

03-30-2022, 03:30 PM

Replies: 85

10W-50 oil in BRZ?

Views: 15,499

Posted By lapsio

10W-50 oil in BRZ?

So I dropped my BRZ for regular service after 10k km which is fairly low interval but I'm hammering my BRZ fairly hard and tracking it quite often, so guys at Subaru recommended to check in every 10k...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

12-15-2021, 05:04 PM

Replies: 14

Newbie question: When does clutch burn?

Views: 4,020

Posted By lapsio

Newbie question: When does clutch burn?

Sorry for potentially dumb question but what are conditions that cause clutch to burn? I'm kicking clutch quite often to put my BRZ off balance in order to slide on turns or whip an U turn. Sometimes...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

10-23-2021, 07:44 PM

Replies: 49

Do I need to be extra careful when shifting 1-2 in cold?

Views: 9,576

Posted By lapsio

Oh okay, I was just giving some throttle with...

Oh okay, I was just giving some throttle with clutch engaged when shifting 2->1. I wasn't releasing clutch on neutral. I'll try doing that.

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

09-25-2021, 09:17 PM

Replies: 19

Does non-structural damage to unibody even matter?...

Views: 4,340

Posted By lapsio

I took goddamn 5 months to fix due to ridiculous...

I took goddamn 5 months to fix due to ridiculous shortage of car parts. We had to wait like 3 weeks for radiator fan cover and it was like this for literally all parts ever. Insurance provider didn't...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

05-08-2021, 01:40 PM

Replies: 19

Does non-structural damage to unibody even matter?...

Views: 4,340

Posted By lapsio

Well tbh if I cared about vibrations, rust,...

Well tbh if I cared about vibrations, rust, perfect panel fitment and noises I would go buy some Audi (especially considering my father works here and I could get like 40% worker discount) but I...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

05-07-2021, 09:39 PM

Replies: 19

Does non-structural damage to unibody even matter?...

Views: 4,340

Posted By lapsio

I'm not sure how it works in US but here in...

I'm not sure how it works in US but here in Poland (and probably rest of EU as well but idk) we have so called ASO (authorised service station) which is basically certified by manufacturer workshop...

Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics

04-02-2021, 06:38 PM

Replies: 10

Dead battery - OBD-II power and cigarette lighter power?

Views: 4,616

Posted By lapsio

Turns out battery was drained by ISR system which...

Turns out battery was drained by ISR system which couldn't connect through concrete garage walls and drained above average power. ISR (autonomous emergency notification device) is mandatory in EU for...

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