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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-19-2023, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By traffic335
Bob I forgot to ask you, did you ever rub on the...

Bob I forgot to ask you, did you ever rub on the rear coil with the 9.5+45/295s?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-19-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By traffic335
Bob - it appears that I will likely need the 10mm...

Bob - it appears that I will likely need the 10mm spacer at front if I go with the 10.5 +50. I observe much less clearance in the front to the coil spring than I do at the back; 10mm seems...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-19-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By traffic335
I have a 280ish tire (slick) on an 18x9.5 +45mm...

I have a 280ish tire (slick) on an 18x9.5 +45mm and if feeling through the wheel to the inner wheel well, it seems that there is about 20mm of clearance to the spring. That will change under...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-19-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 830
Posted By traffic335
18x10.5 +50mm, Meaty Tire - Clearance to Coilovers

Does anyone know if a set of 18x10.5s with +50mm offset will clear coilovers? I plan to run around -2.5/-1.7 degrees and a meaty tire, around 285 on pulled/rolled fenders.

Put another way, this...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-13-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
Posted By traffic335
K24A2, I do agree though that the Z would package...

K24A2, I do agree though that the Z would package better.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-13-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
Posted By traffic335
I plan to take out most of the interior and move...

I plan to take out most of the interior and move over to carbon doors with only latches and no glass/poly.
Forum: Engine Swaps 01-13-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 87,130
Posted By traffic335
Amazing work. Any chance you could put the...

Amazing work. Any chance you could put the terminated hose lengths on the fitting list? This is a huge help, thank you.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-12-2023, 10:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
Posted By traffic335
I'm just not a huge fan of that wheel and it's...

I'm just not a huge fan of that wheel and it's price point. I have some background in part development and manufacturing so I already have a connection which makes it a more simplistic exercise.
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-12-2023, 10:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,064
Posted By traffic335
K24T Track Build

Starting a K24T track build. I purchased a 2013 Subaru BRZ that had some existing mods for HPDE. I welcome any and all feedback on this journey.

My main goal with the car is to make it...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-12-2023, 09:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By traffic335
Lug Clearance - Issue

I just got a set of 18x9.5 Motegi wheels on an outstanding deal in order to work on fitment which will allow me to order a better set of forged wheels in the future.

Upon installing them I was...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-12-2023, 08:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,827
Posted By traffic335
I had an extra set of 27/65/18s, so I had them...

I had an extra set of 27/65/18s, so I had them mounted for fitment to size up what I'm working with. Stock body before new front fenders and rolling the rear. It appears I will be able to run a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-10-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,827
Posted By traffic335
I was looking into this further and comparing...

I was looking into this further and comparing sections widths with what people have reported with the Victory Function and Todoroki fenders. I may be able to step up to a 285/645/18 DH Slick it...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-08-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,827
Posted By traffic335
Here is what I think I will try for the first...

Here is what I think I will try for the first part of the track season. Hoping to get the offsets correct and get an aggressive rear roll/pull. Please chime in if you think I will have any...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-05-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,517
Posted By traffic335
Sounds like OSG is the ticket. Thanks everyone...

Sounds like OSG is the ticket. Thanks everyone for your input here.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-05-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,542
Posted By traffic335
Bringing this thread back from the dead. Has...

Bringing this thread back from the dead. Has anyone implemented an AIM data logger recently? I'm not sure if bezel kits have been made in the past few years. Looking to utilize an AIM standalone...
Forum: Engine Swaps 01-05-2023, 12:18 AM
Replies: 472
Views: 87,130
Posted By traffic335
Such an epic thread. Following as I will be...

Such an epic thread. Following as I will be using the same setup, following your sage advice. When you have the lengths worked out on the return and feed, I will get a head start on mine.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-04-2023, 07:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,517
Posted By traffic335
Good idea Pat, I did read the thread below, but...

Good idea Pat, I did read the thread below, but figured to ask since options and designs may have changed since 2016.

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100610&page=4
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-04-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,827
Posted By traffic335
In follow up, I've narrowed my front fender...

In follow up, I've narrowed my front fender search down to some fenders with +20mm through +30mm widths that are OEM replacements so that I can use the OEM front fascia without modifications. Other...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-04-2023, 06:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,517
Posted By traffic335
LSD Options / Recommendations

Looking into upgrading my differential. I am looking at REM coating the gears and going with an upgraded LSD. The Cusco differential cover also looks mighty nice.

Any preferences or...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-03-2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,827
Posted By traffic335
Great find on the ESRs. That is right in the...

Great find on the ESRs. That is right in the ballpark of what I was looking for and it's hard to deny that price. Did you happen to weigh them?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-03-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,827
Posted By traffic335
I'm just going to run track days with the BRZ, so...

I'm just going to run track days with the BRZ, so not a series. Basically a no rules car.

If I am going to modify the rear fenders, I'm probably going to want to make sure I can package protect...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-03-2023, 05:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,058
Posted By traffic335
If you are looking for a recommendation on an...

If you are looking for a recommendation on an ECU, Haltech is the best bang for the buck. Phenomenal support. Haltech Nexus R5 has a PDM built into it, let me know if you have any questions.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-03-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,827
Posted By traffic335
Thanks Andrew, actually the car I bought has your...

Thanks Andrew, actually the car I bought has your coil overs on it, so I'm sure I'll be in touch at some point. I won't have the car ready for shakedown until around early April.

I forgot about...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-03-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,827
Posted By traffic335
A couple of reasons for 18s. Slicks sizes are...

A couple of reasons for 18s. Slicks sizes are much more plentiful at these target widths and heights and also readily available as scrubs. Also, I'm clearing a 372mm rotor.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-02-2023, 10:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,827
Posted By traffic335
I'll be running a G25-660 and making 420+whp. If...

I'll be running a G25-660 and making 420+whp. If I can find the right 18x11s, its possible I could work up to a 27/65/18 square.

I believe the time attack car from FTSpeed was using Hoosier...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-02-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,827
Posted By traffic335
Slicks on 18" Wheels, Fender Package

Hello, new to the forum, and just starting to plan out a turbo K24 track-focused build for a 2013 BRZ I acquired.

I am looking to run Michelin slicks, and will probably target the following:...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-02-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 397
Posted By traffic335
Michelin 25/64/18 Slicks

Has anyone run a set of 25/64 18" Michelin Slicks? I am new to the FT86 platform, and planning out a K24 build at the moment. I like to typically run scrubs, and Michelin has 25/64/18s. They...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-02-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 30,986
Posted By traffic335
Just wanted to throw in a request for 18x10s and...

Just wanted to throw in a request for 18x10s and 18x11s.
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