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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-26-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 850,996
Posted By knipple
For the first question, no I haven't felt a thud...

For the first question, no I haven't felt a thud like you have described.

As for the second, this will depend on what you have done to your car and how you want it to behave. You will only...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-19-2015, 06:50 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 850,996
Posted By knipple
You can replace the seats provided that the...

You can replace the seats provided that the replacement seats weigh at least 25 pounds, but you may not remove seats or seatbelts or any trim components.

As far as weight reduction goes:...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-15-2015, 08:28 PM
Replies: 1,648
Views: 482,857
Posted By knipple
Aren't your dates mixed up? I would love to be...

Aren't your dates mixed up? I would love to be able to order a part today and receive it one month ago.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-11-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 850,996
Posted By knipple
Here is a link to the rules: ...

Here is a link to the rules: http://scca.cdn.racersites.com/prod/assets/2015-4-20_SCCA_Solo_Rules_book_online_reduced.pdf

Street Touring is section 14 in the rulebook. As a general rule, if the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-11-2015, 06:22 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 850,996
Posted By knipple
Max Wheel Width in STX is 9". With your current...

Max Wheel Width in STX is 9". With your current wheels, you are not legal for STX. However, with your planned wheels you are legal.

Also, per the SCCA rulebook, aero mods are not allowed in...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-05-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 1,648
Views: 482,857
Posted By knipple
I have not noticed a loss of power down low. The...

I have not noticed a loss of power down low. The major change I have noticed is that the torque dip seems to not be as dramatic as before.

I will be getting dyno tuned this weekend to get as much...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-04-2015, 09:50 PM
Replies: 1,648
Views: 482,857
Posted By knipple
What do you mean by drone? I don't have a lot of...

What do you mean by drone? I don't have a lot of experience with exhausts, so I don't know what drone is.

If I am holding constant throttle and not trying to accelerate or decelerate, I can't...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-04-2015, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1,648
Views: 482,857
Posted By knipple
Here is a video of me at an autocross to give an...

Here is a video of me at an autocross to give an idea of what it sounds like. I have the JDL UEL, JDL 3" Overpipe, JDL 3" catted Front Pipe, and a Perrin 3" resonated exhaust.

ODR autocross # 2...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-21-2015, 11:31 PM
Replies: 1,648
Views: 482,857
Posted By knipple
I just received my UEL, 3" Overpipe and 3" catted...

I just received my UEL, 3" Overpipe and 3" catted Frontpipe and finished installing them. I am pleased with the quality of the products. I was pleasantly surprised that the 3" overpipe actually is...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-07-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 439
Views: 165,431
Posted By knipple
I was running 255/40/17 on stock suspension with...

I was running 255/40/17 on stock suspension with 17X9 et +35 RPF-1 and 1 degree of negative camber added. I had no issues with rubbing the spring perch.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-10-2015, 09:08 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 96,105
Posted By knipple
Does anyone know if the Endurance kit will fit...

Does anyone know if the Endurance kit will fit over Enkei RPF-1 17X9 et +35?

Thanks.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-28-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,701
Posted By knipple
As a word of advice, max wheel width for STX (the...

As a word of advice, max wheel width for STX (the street touring class that the FR-S/BR-Z falls into) is 9". With the 9.5" wheel width will place you in CSP (The Street Prepared Class that the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-01-2014, 11:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,155
Posted By knipple
I have run 37 psi hot in the front, however I...

I have run 37 psi hot in the front, however I haven't autocrossed a C Street legal FR-S on good tires. I have been running 255/40/17 tires (Rivals and ZII*) on 17" X 9" wide (offset +35). When I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-02-2014, 07:47 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 111,255
Posted By knipple
Organization / Region / Class SCCA-ODR region ...

Organization / Region / Class SCCA-ODR region
Location: Pungo Airfield
Level of AX Experience: 4
Mods & Tire: Race Comp Tarmac T2 (w/ 500lb/in springs), Enkei RPF-1 17 X 9 et +35, Dunlop Direzza...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-20-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 111,255
Posted By knipple
Organization / Region- Tidewater Sports Car Club ...

Organization / Region- Tidewater Sports Car Club
Location: ACU-4 on Little Creek amphibious base
Level of AX Experience: 4
Mods & Tire: RaceComp Tarmac 2 coilovers (500 lb springs), Perrin 3in...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-20-2014, 10:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,863
Posted By knipple
From what I could see, you weren't looking far...

From what I could see, you weren't looking far enough ahead as there were two events where you had to change your input mid corner (first time was ~55 sec where you had to feed in more steering to...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-10-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,337
Posted By knipple
You definitely will not be able to run anymore...

You definitely will not be able to run anymore camber with a 17X9 +45 (other than that gained by the drop springs) without spacers. I used to run 17X9 +35 on stock suspension and with -1 deg camber,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-07-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,942
Posted By knipple
Oil Coolers are not permitted in STX for the...

Oil Coolers are not permitted in STX for the remainder of this year.

However, per the SCCA fastracks, oil coolers will be legal next year provided that they don't require a change to the radiator.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-16-2014, 11:21 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,252
Posted By knipple
I have Race Comp Engineering Tarmac II coilovers...

I have Race Comp Engineering Tarmac II coilovers with 500 lbf/in springs front and rear. Everything else suspension wise is stock. I am still dialing the suspension settings in at this point. Does...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-16-2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,252
Posted By knipple
Had a blast at the autocross. Fastest run was my...

Had a blast at the autocross. Fastest run was my 3rd run in the morning session at 38.336 seconds.

FT86 expo autocross run # 3 morning session - YouTube
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-08-2014, 04:53 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,252
Posted By knipple
I don't know exactly where you live, but using an...

I don't know exactly where you live, but using an address in Alexandria, VA to Pungo Pizza and Ice Cream, yields a time for driving being 4.5 hours. Which puts you getting to the event site at 9:30...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-05-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,842
Posted By knipple
With the clutch in, there will be no gear display.

With the clutch in, there will be no gear display.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-05-2014, 06:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,842
Posted By knipple
This is obviously edited as the car will not be...

This is obviously edited as the car will not be doing 55 km/hr (~35mph) in 5th gear at 5500 rpm
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-03-2014, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4,436
Views: 1,134,919
Posted By knipple
When tuning a double adjustable shock (e.g. RCE...

When tuning a double adjustable shock (e.g. RCE Tarmac 2 coilovers), how do the adjustments affect the behavior of the vehicle?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-03-2014, 09:02 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,252
Posted By knipple
That course was fun although tricky. My best run...

That course was fun although tricky. My best run was my first at 39.246 seconds. I am also looking forward to dry weather on this course.

http://youtu.be/D7wpXnpKNDY
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-02-2014, 04:48 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,252
Posted By knipple
Or better yet, show up at the ODR SCCA event at...

Or better yet, show up at the ODR SCCA event at Pungo Airfield tomorrow, Aug. 3 as the courses will be the same with a couple of cones in different locations.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-28-2014, 05:34 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,252
Posted By knipple
Wawa will have 92 octane. Any of the regular...

Wawa will have 92 octane. Any of the regular (Shell, Citgo, Exxon) will have 93 octane.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-24-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 68,466
Posted By knipple
Do you know if Enkei RPF-1 17x9 et +35 will clear...

Do you know if Enkei RPF-1 17x9 et +35 will clear the Endurance kit?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-16-2014, 05:13 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 23,776
Posted By knipple
I think that there will only be one food vender...

I think that there will only be one food vender as The Little Red Onion is the hot dog vendor
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-05-2014, 07:54 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,252
Posted By knipple
81049 The area inside the Black circle in...

81049

The area inside the Black circle in the above image is the area that is usable for the autocross including paddock spaces.
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