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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-20-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
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Posted By norcalpb
Only when the car is in motion will the noise...

Only when the car is in motion will the noise happen. Pressing the clutch while stationary, whether the engine is on or off the clutch is relatively silent.

Another possibly unrelated symptom:...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-19-2024, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 203
Posted By norcalpb
Clutch or engine mount noise

Hello,

I’ll be getting a video as soon as I can but it’s a hard noise to capture.

About 1k miles ago I developed a strange squealing noise that happens when I let out the clutch, but it doesn’t...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-12-2024, 05:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 833
Posted By norcalpb
I’ll take some comparison photos later this month...

I’ll take some comparison photos later this month when my GR86 driveshaft arrives!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-12-2024, 12:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 833
Posted By norcalpb
I know I was going to do my usual...

I know I was going to do my usual parts.subaru.com research but wanted to see if someone knew top of mind first lol.

Edit: it appears auto and 6mt have different part numbers, makes my eBay...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-12-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 833
Posted By norcalpb
I’m down to order one and measure it for you, but...

I’m down to order one and measure it for you, but do you remember if the automatic and manual driveshafts are the same?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-12-2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 33,113
Posted By norcalpb
I can’t remember where I heard this but I think...

I can’t remember where I heard this but I think these 2015 pink springs that come with paired with the STi bilsteins have a different spring rate than the 2013 pink springs. As usual could very much...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-11-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 33,113
Posted By norcalpb
Do you mean remove the Bilstein bump stops and...

Do you mean remove the Bilstein bump stops and replace them with oem or Eibach?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-11-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 833
Posted By norcalpb
I would say get the gr86 driveshaft but I’m not...

I would say get the gr86 driveshaft but I’m not 100% sure they fit the first gen.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-07-2024, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By norcalpb
I think that vented oem sway bar mounting bracket...

I think that vented oem sway bar mounting bracket trim piece is to provide cooling for the secondary cat. The gr86 also has a new NACA duct on the skid plate that I believe is for cooling the primary...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-04-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 80,786
Posted By norcalpb
Your description makes things a lot more clear!...

Your description makes things a lot more clear! Sound like the BFH was the proper remedy.



Very nice. You should consider getting the longer STi crossmember bolts as you’ll be removing the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-03-2024, 09:51 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 80,786
Posted By norcalpb
Oh right, the gentle massaging haha. Is there any...

Oh right, the gentle massaging haha. Is there any reason why the brace doesn't bolt up to the original trailing arm pickup point? Is the goal simply to keep the brace connected to where the trailing...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-03-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 80,786
Posted By norcalpb
How u mean?

How u mean?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-02-2024, 11:18 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 80,786
Posted By norcalpb
Possibly, but you'd at least need some kind of...

Possibly, but you'd at least need some kind of metal spacer to fill the void where the trailing arm used to mount.

What prevents the brace from mounting to the Traction Mod?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-02-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 401
Posted By norcalpb
This is really interesting and I'd be up for...

This is really interesting and I'd be up for giving it a shot myself. One thing I'm confused on is once the packer is slotted, what prevents the extreme force from squeezing it free from the shock...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-27-2024, 12:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 401
Posted By norcalpb
What are packers?

What are packers?
Forum: Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting) 02-03-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,661
Posted By norcalpb
Just ordered one too! I'll be using mine for...

Just ordered one too! I'll be using mine for powering a go-pro. What a neat idea.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-03-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By norcalpb
Sphericals will sometimes stiffen up after not...

Sphericals will sometimes stiffen up after not moving for a while, but it's nothing the power steering can't easily overcome nor should it be something that you actually feel through the steering...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-25-2024, 07:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,924
Posted By norcalpb
Desire for the aluminum knuckles restored.

Desire for the aluminum knuckles restored.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-25-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,924
Posted By norcalpb
Well there goes my desire for the aluminum...

Well there goes my desire for the aluminum knuckles…
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-22-2024, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 594
Posted By norcalpb
I use Forester pedal covers which seem to have...

I use Forester pedal covers which seem to have more grip.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-16-2024, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By norcalpb
https://i.imgflip.com/588p98.png Oh shit...

https://i.imgflip.com/588p98.png

Oh shit you're right.
Forum: Northern California 01-15-2024, 10:54 PM
Replies: 11,735
Views: 2,789,207
Posted By norcalpb
Verus splitter - $350 HKS ceramic coated EL...

Verus splitter - $350

HKS ceramic coated EL header - $270

https://i.imgur.com/1NlpWf3.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/9Pco2gU.jpg
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-15-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By norcalpb
Ok great to know, made the most sense as a darker...

Ok great to know, made the most sense as a darker colored car on the led screen wouldn’t stand out as much.
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 01-15-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 611
Posted By norcalpb
Sold please lock!

Sold please lock!
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-15-2024, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By norcalpb
Question for those with 2017-2020 gauge clusters

Does the color of the car on the LED screen match the actual color of your car?

I swapped a 2017+ cluster in and the car is showing as white...just wondering if this normal.

Thanks!
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 01-15-2024, 06:55 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 13,534
Posted By norcalpb
Website feels very grounded to the ground as of...

Website feels very grounded to the ground as of late.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-08-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 19,385
Posted By norcalpb
ZDan had excellent symmetry on his BRZ so even...

ZDan had excellent symmetry on his BRZ so even with lowering the car the numbers were very similar side to side.

My camber was -1.8 left and -2.4 right in the rear, so with that in mind do what...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-08-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 80,786
Posted By norcalpb
Another excellent point lol. The 1/4” spacers are...

Another excellent point lol. The 1/4” spacers are indeed 1/4” in height. Would you recommend not installing them? The reason I want to install them is I carry roughly 200lbs in my trunk for track...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-07-2024, 11:51 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 80,786
Posted By norcalpb
Good info thanks for this. It sounds like what...

Good info thanks for this. It sounds like what you did should be the minimum level of modification to compensate for the softer rear end. If my 5mm drop is permanent I've decided to go forward with...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-05-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 80,786
Posted By norcalpb
It totally could…maybe the new trailing arm...

It totally could…maybe the new trailing arm mounting location is closer or further away relative to old mounting location causing the sag.



To be honest I did forget to tighten with load on the...
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