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Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-26-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
Well, the clutch started slipping after two hpde...

Well, the clutch started slipping after two hpde weekends so here goes another tranny pull. Out with the old, in with the new...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-04-2024, 08:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 411
Posted By Code Monkey
I had this happen when my ACE header decided to...

I had this happen when my ACE header decided to separate from the overpipe, pics here (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3449073&postcount=186). Some sort of heat shield should...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-21-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By Code Monkey
It is a nice splitter but super fragile, I...

It is a nice splitter but super fragile, I shattered mine on my 2nd hpde going into grass.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-08-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 45,048
Posted By Code Monkey
Latest version is made of the finest wax.

Latest version is made of the finest wax.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 01-31-2024, 08:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,406
Posted By Code Monkey
bump

bump
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 01-31-2024, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,356
Posted By Code Monkey
bump

bump
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-19-2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
Latest oil analysis.

Latest oil analysis.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-31-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
Went to Barber last weekend. Changed engine oil...

Went to Barber last weekend. Changed engine oil and transmission fluid afterwards, 734 miles on the new transmission.

The car is slightly vibrating at idle due to the engine mounts, if this...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-27-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
Only 5 miles on the motor mounts, we will see...

Only 5 miles on the motor mounts, we will see when they are broken in. So far, there is a vibration at around 1,500 rpms that you can feel through the chassis and the exhaust is noticeably louder...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-26-2023, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 787
Posted By Code Monkey
I have like 3 OEM forks in the garage, can send...

I have like 3 OEM forks in the garage, can send you one at no charge if you are still looking for one.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-25-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
Cusco motor mounts are in. Also changed the rear...

Cusco motor mounts are in. Also changed the rear diff fluid.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-25-2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,639
Posted By Code Monkey
I will be up for one. :)

I will be up for one. :)
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-23-2023, 06:02 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
New tranny is in, with some other upgrades: ...

New tranny is in, with some other upgrades:


a slightly used South Bend stage 3 endurance clutch from @Irace86.2.0 (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/member.php?u=143120)
Verus clutch fork and...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-06-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
Both transmission and rear diff fluid was changed...

Both transmission and rear diff fluid was changed last October at 3,6xx miles. I was planning to do two more HPDE's and change fluids again. I guess I will move to bi-yearly changes or maybe every...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-06-2023, 09:24 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
16 HPDE weekends, 9,300 miles, probably around...

16 HPDE weekends, 9,300 miles, probably around 3,000 miles of which were on the track.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-05-2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
Lost 4th gear at Barber, upshifted 3-4 and heard...

Lost 4th gear at Barber, upshifted 3-4 and heard a big crunch. Was able to drive back home to Atlanta but the transmission sounded like a concrete mixer the whole way. A replacement is here, just...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-25-2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,046
Posted By Code Monkey
Wonder is the transmission from the new Z fits,...

Wonder is the transmission from the new Z fits, the slave cylinder is on the outside now...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-19-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,440
Posted By Code Monkey
+1

+1
Forum: Wheels and Tires 09-06-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,406
Posted By Code Monkey
ttt

ttt
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 09-06-2023, 12:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,356
Posted By Code Monkey
ttt

ttt
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-24-2023, 04:53 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
Dropped the camber in front and the driver front...

Dropped the camber in front and the driver front tire survived one day at Road Atlanta. :) Hopefully this fixes the problem, if not, will reduce the camber a tad more. Now onto building a custom...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-07-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
Pulled the front bumper to remove the splitter...

Pulled the front bumper to remove the splitter and installed M6 pre-bulbed plus nuts so in the future I can simply bolt and unbolt the splitter from under the car. Broke the install tool on the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-02-2023, 08:58 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
Put the car on "platforms" made of 6"x6" lumber...

Put the car on "platforms" made of 6"x6" lumber and crawled under the car to see how much space there is between the tire and the coilover spring. On the passenger side I can easily slide the fattest...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-30-2023, 03:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,022
Posted By Code Monkey
If you are not tracking the car, I would not have...

If you are not tracking the car, I would not have it corner balanced, waste of money.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-28-2023, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,315
Posted By Code Monkey
Behind the glove box.

Behind the glove box.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-25-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 36,228
Posted By Code Monkey
Starting price is here...

Starting price is here (https://gspeed.myshopify.com/products/gspeed-dry-sump-for-fr-s-and-brz).
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-25-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
Yes, should probably use a helper spring in front...

Yes, should probably use a helper spring in front too although I have been running like that for the last 6 years with zero problems. It is always the rear that made a big clunk noise as the springs...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-24-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
Before heading to Barber, changed the setup a...

Before heading to Barber, changed the setup a little bit to hopefully avoid cutting the tire again.

Put stiffer springs in; moved the 7" 650 lbs springs from the rear to the front and got 6" 700...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-16-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
Some updates on aero... Went to Road...

Some updates on aero...

Went to Road Atlanta, definitely more grip in corners. Most noticeable differences in turn 1 where I was carrying extra 3-4 mph, entering the esses where I could go flat...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-16-2023, 02:03 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 20,445
Posted By Code Monkey
Motul 300V 5w40, I always change oil after 6...

Motul 300V 5w40, I always change oil after 6 track days. Not concerned with iron or copper levels. Compared to the last 3 reports from my 2017 BRZ, Motul 300V 5w30, engine rebuilt to OEM specs:

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