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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-18-2015, 04:38 AM
Replies: 499
Views: 277,835
Posted By RacerX
I'm in the same spot as you. For those who...

I'm in the same spot as you.

For those who have not installed a set of LCAs with these, hows your tire wear? And how much did you drop?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-24-2015, 01:13 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,740
Posted By RacerX
That noise is normal. The engine will do that if...

That noise is normal. The engine will do that if you load it too much below 1500rpm. Try to avoid doing that.

Firstly never let the revs drop below 1000rpm. It's okay to go below 1500rpm while in...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 05-24-2015, 12:55 AM
Replies: 1,638
Views: 1,089,450
Posted By RacerX
Thanks. Yeah Spyderco makes great stuff. I never...

Thanks. Yeah Spyderco makes great stuff. I never leave home without it.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 05-23-2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 1,638
Views: 1,089,450
Posted By RacerX
Yes, and no. It does not touch at all.

Yes, and no. It does not touch at all.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-23-2015, 07:50 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,740
Posted By RacerX
Props for having the guts to buy a MT car without...

Props for having the guts to buy a MT car without knowing how to drive stick. I did the same thing, everyone said I was foolish for doing that. But I'm so glad I did.

There's a million how to's,...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 05-23-2015, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1,638
Views: 1,089,450
Posted By RacerX
http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii450/Xplorer82...

http://i551.photobucket.com/albums/ii450/Xplorer822/IMG_20140813_123711_zpsb60d2a83.jpg (http://s551.photobucket.com/user/Xplorer822/media/IMG_20140813_123711_zpsb60d2a83.jpg.html)

WC - Titanium
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-21-2015, 12:04 AM
Replies: 499
Views: 277,835
Posted By RacerX
Any word on what these will cost when they get to...

Any word on what these will cost when they get to the states? Will the price remain the same, low $700s?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-06-2015, 07:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,406
Posted By RacerX
Likewise.

Likewise.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-14-2015, 01:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,006
Posted By RacerX
Sounds like a transmission problem then.

Sounds like a transmission problem then.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-13-2015, 07:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,006
Posted By RacerX
I'm sure many do; it's a bad habit to use the...

I'm sure many do; it's a bad habit to use the clutch to spool up the engine. Always revmatch.

As I understand it, as soon as you clutch in the engine and gearbox are disconnected and they no...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-19-2015, 01:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 14,887
Posted By RacerX
Thats a good idea.

Thats a good idea.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-19-2015, 12:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,247
Posted By RacerX
I don't understand you people that rely on a...

I don't understand you people that rely on a little LED to tell you when to shift.

Your shift point depends on the situation. If you're cruising towards a red light, shift at 2k. If you're...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-19-2015, 12:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,088
Posted By RacerX
...and Daniel Ricciardo will deliver it to you...

...and Daniel Ricciardo will deliver it to you personally! :thumbup:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-11-2015, 07:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,495
Posted By RacerX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8gvgISVHak

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8gvgISVHak
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-06-2015, 02:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,411
Posted By RacerX
No, you don't. Blind spot or no, you should...

No, you don't. Blind spot or no, you should always check your mirror AND glance to the side to check for traffic. If you have your mirror set up properly, a car in an adjacent lane will always be...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-05-2015, 01:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,411
Posted By RacerX
*facepalm People, just adjust your mirrors...

*facepalm

People, just adjust your mirrors so you can see the lane next to you, not the side of your own car. :bonk:
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 03-01-2015, 04:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 524
Posted By RacerX
WTB: Black Alcantara Material

Just a shot in the dark...

If you have any scrap jet black alcantara material send me a PM. I'm looking for at least 3ft x 1ft in size, enough to wrap the two dash panels.

JPM an other sources...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-01-2015, 01:19 AM
Replies: 499
Views: 277,835
Posted By RacerX
Forgive my ignorance but I'm confused on one...

Forgive my ignorance but I'm confused on one point. How is it possible for a suspension setup to both lower ride height and improve ride quality. If the car is lowered, it will have less suspension...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-27-2015, 01:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,155
Posted By RacerX
I got pulled over and the cop didn't even mention...

I got pulled over and the cop didn't even mention the lack of front plate or tint. Thats was pretty nice of him.
He wasn't too pleased with 125 mph in a 65mph though. :bonk:
That hurt.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-22-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 909
Views: 536,033
Posted By RacerX
http://i.imgur.com/DZ8LtIw.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/DZ8LtIw.jpg
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-19-2014, 04:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,403
Posted By RacerX
I've experienced this as well. Shifting into 5th...

I've experienced this as well. Shifting into 5th above 5k is really notchy and requires extra force and time to go in properly. All other gears slide in easy. I just trained myself to take a little...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-19-2014, 03:58 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,515
Posted By RacerX
You ever play the "how many seconds can I drive...

You ever play the "how many seconds can I drive with my eyes closed on the highway" game? It's alot of fun.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-20-2014, 01:59 AM
Replies: 3,492
Views: 968,964
Posted By RacerX
Why does every goddamn WRX think I want to drag...

Why does every goddamn WRX think I want to drag race when were at a red light?! I really hate this juvenile street racing mentality associated with these cars and other Japanese tuners. Grow the %&@$...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-14-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,758
Posted By RacerX
Forcing the 3rd gear synchro spool up the input...

Forcing the 3rd gear synchro spool up the input shaft by 2400rpm in a split second is very foolish, especially when double clutching is just as fast if you're competent with the technique. Racing...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 11-11-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 3,770
Views: 491,464
Posted By RacerX
As is anything else. I just view them here: ...

As is anything else. I just view them here:
https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=71490AF8176DD09F&id=71490AF8176DD09F%21119&authkey=%21AJGX5gzcRhiLJ1s
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-11-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,758
Posted By RacerX
Wow, I really hope you're joking. Otherwise...

Wow, I really hope you're joking. Otherwise people might take you seriously.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 11-11-2014, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3,770
Views: 491,464
Posted By RacerX
I caught that too. I wish I got Sky sports in my...

I caught that too. I wish I got Sky sports in my area. I hate how Diffy is so easily excited and starts shouting like a lunatic anytime something interesting happens. Hobbs too.

Massa was the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-10-2014, 11:37 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,758
Posted By RacerX
The answer is to use the engine to spin up the...

The answer is to use the engine to spin up the clutch disk rather than making the snychro do all the work. So say you're coasting at 45mph in neutral (engine is idling, clutch is out) and you want to...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-10-2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,758
Posted By RacerX
Don't get this car in auto. It defeats the...

Don't get this car in auto. It defeats the purpose.

Regardless of whether you find learning stick in this car to be an easy or difficult experience, eventually you will get it down and one day...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-24-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3,770
Views: 491,464
Posted By RacerX
My current Desktop pic. ...

My current Desktop pic.
http://i38.tinypic.com/o76791.jpg
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