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Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-02-2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 19,254
Posted By bmxr
IMO, the 15+ WRX is terrible for track or even...

IMO, the 15+ WRX is terrible for track or even just fun driving. Engine response, clutch feel, shifter...and the brakes are beyond useless. I bought one new and could not wait to get rid of it. ...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-07-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 347
Views: 87,516
Posted By bmxr
That is very quick. Nice lap.

That is very quick. Nice lap.
Forum: Southern California 02-25-2020, 09:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,379
Posted By bmxr
If "functional" was your thing, then: ...

If "functional" was your thing, then:

https://9livesracing.com/collections/all/products/the-big-wang-for-frs-brz-gt86-2012-2019

Since you don't even like your stock ts wing, my guess this is...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-24-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,378
Posted By bmxr
"As a beginner, you will run off the track". ...

"As a beginner, you will run off the track". Uhh, if you are a beginner and you run off the track, someone (in addition to you) has likely made a mistake: either your instructor, if you have one, or...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-24-2019, 11:21 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 87,516
Posted By bmxr
I am surprised to see no lap times from Florida. ...

I am surprised to see no lap times from Florida. I have data from Homestead and Sebring. Not the fastest ever, but there should at least be place holders out there. I will post screen grabs from...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-11-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,362
Posted By bmxr
Thanks for the feedback, everyone! ...

Thanks for the feedback, everyone!




-2 takes plates to do correctly, so I'll be shooting for more like -2.5 to -3.0.


I am not afraid of bars. More like asking if I will get the desired...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-13-2019, 07:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,569
Posted By bmxr
Personally, I find the flammability test to be...

Personally, I find the flammability test to be the bigger deal, not the multi impact. Just because multi impact is not part of the test doesn't mean that the helmets will disintegrate after two...
Forum: Forced Induction 11-01-2018, 01:16 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,785
Posted By bmxr
You misunderstood what I wrote. I did not say a...

You misunderstood what I wrote. I did not say a WRX is a 300 hp car. I was referring to the power levels of aftermarket FI builds I am reading about here. Intended as a separate point, I wrote “WRX...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-17-2018, 01:21 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,899
Posted By bmxr
Fair enough. Thanks for responding.

Fair enough. Thanks for responding.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-14-2018, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,486
Posted By bmxr
Those look like you could get them off with...

Those look like you could get them off with pliers.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-14-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,899
Posted By bmxr
You misunderstood what I meant because I did not...

You misunderstood what I meant because I did not phrase my comment well. "Guns" can be a poitical conversation, or simply one about sports or pastimes.


There is no rule that everyone has to...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 09-11-2018, 03:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,103
Posted By bmxr
The looks of the Perrins isn't great, but has...

The looks of the Perrins isn't great, but has grown on me. Definitely never spending $300 on the other ones. Those would be OK at 33% of the current price, but otherwise, that cash would be better...
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 09-11-2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,499
Posted By bmxr
FWIW, if you are thinking about buying a hitch...

FWIW, if you are thinking about buying a hitch for your Twin, the Torklift hitches are much better designed than the stuff at U-Haul. Fit and finish is much better, and this is the only one that is...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-30-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 26,789
Posted By bmxr
It's hilarious that guy would vomit up that...

It's hilarious that guy would vomit up that diatribe accusing the rest of the forum of being defensive, parochial and generally close minded, where if he was not exactly that, he never would have...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 08-14-2018, 04:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,088
Posted By bmxr
I did a half dozen track days with a completely...

I did a half dozen track days with a completely stock car. Peak oil temp was 259deg on an 80 degree day at Sebring. I never got any warning lights for temp, pressure, or anything else. Seemed OK,...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-13-2018, 03:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,237
Posted By bmxr
The stock lug nuts on these cars are not great. ...

The stock lug nuts on these cars are not great. While they may be fine if you simply commute and rotate tires once a year for the life of the car, I can tell you that if you do track days (put...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 08-10-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,918
Posted By bmxr
Are you comparing a 225/18 setup to a 245/17...

Are you comparing a 225/18 setup to a 245/17 setup based only on weight? The reason for a wider wheel and tire is to provide more mechanical grip (all else being equal) for cornering. If you don't...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-10-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,443
Posted By bmxr
Not trying to start an argument, but is there a...

Not trying to start an argument, but is there a reason why you guys don't like to use the original belts? It is my understanding that outside of a car with a full race setup (cage, seat, etc), they...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-06-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,443
Posted By bmxr
A full cage

A full cage
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 07-25-2018, 06:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,348
Posted By bmxr
IMHO it's highly ironic that you sold your car in...

IMHO it's highly ironic that you sold your car in order to ride a motorcycle on the STREET and then cite safety as why you refuse to ride a motorcycle on the track. There is nothing inherently more...
Forum: Forced Induction 06-26-2018, 07:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,472
Posted By bmxr
The platform definitely needs more power. That...

The platform definitely needs more power. That said, and just to offer a slightly different perspective, I have bought TWO WRX's (a 2015 and a 2018), and I'm glad Subaru did not put that engine into...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-18-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 44,254
Posted By bmxr
The Jackson kit takes no modification to the...

The Jackson kit takes no modification to the bumper, bumper cover, or any other part. It's a complete bolt-on operation. It mounts to the actual (steel) bumper under the cover, which does not bend....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-18-2018, 09:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,513
Posted By bmxr
:lol:

:lol:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-17-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,513
Posted By bmxr
There's always one... I could jack my...

There's always one...
I could jack my Mustangs up from the side jacking points without ever causing any damage to the pinch welds, so Ford is a step ahead of Subaru there. The jacking rails are...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-16-2018, 05:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,513
Posted By bmxr
Jacking rails for a Twin?

Coming from the Mustang world, jacking rails are a very common addition to the unibodies of those cars, usually in conjunction with subframe connectors. Having had my BRZ up on jackstands frequently...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-15-2018, 03:54 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 44,254
Posted By bmxr
My experience was a little lukewarm... I called...

My experience was a little lukewarm... I called them and asked two things:


1) One of the fittings was weeping a little, and I asked for torque settings for everything and if I should use a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-15-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,372
Posted By bmxr
Hey guys! Sorry for reviving an old thread, but...

Hey guys! Sorry for reviving an old thread, but for the sake of future searches, I just want to confirm the install of the new kit works with no contact to the new MY17 airbox. Cooler install and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-15-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 44,254
Posted By bmxr
Hey guys, I will post something more thorough but...

Hey guys, I will post something more thorough but just to add to this thread, I installed the JR NA cooler on my car last week and did an HPDE event at Homestead Saturday. I had no major issues with...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-07-2018, 02:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,711
Posted By bmxr
Almost every HPDE organization operating in MY...

Almost every HPDE organization operating in MY state allows M rated helmets for HPDE. This includes: NASA, PDG, Chin, and SCCA.


SA rated helmets have specific advantages, which are of...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-06-2018, 09:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,711
Posted By bmxr
If you set a minimum price at $300-$350, then I...

If you set a minimum price at $300-$350, then I might agree with the "just buy an SA" advice. Below that price point, auto helmets tend to be junk. Fit is not good, and that is the most important...
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