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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-10-2026, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 269
Posted By Spuds
I suppose the question we should ask is why the...

I suppose the question we should ask is why the brakes are scary. Does the pedal go to the floor without triggering ABS? Do they stop working after some amount of time on them? Does the ABS...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-10-2026, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 269
Posted By churchx
For budget brake upgrade for daily driven car,...

For budget brake upgrade for daily driven car, better fluid, hybrid pads & brake airducts.

Also if you can trigger ABS when fully emergency braking, i don't see brakes being any bottleneck, rather...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-07-2026, 09:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 124
Posted By InstaGib
Okay, I figured it out through some research,...

Okay, I figured it out through some research, some guessing, and some can-do attitude.

For anyone that may be needing a similar solution, here's what I came up with:

From various sources, it...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-22-2026, 10:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 464
Posted By WNDSRFR
Well, it is 13 years old after all. Must have...

Well, it is 13 years old after all. Must have gone through at least 100,000 cycles. I ended up glueing the broken key back together with superglue. And I got a new battery for the spare key. Good as...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 02-21-2026, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 464
Posted By Sapphireho
Replacement covers are cheap. And of course...

Replacement covers are cheap.

And of course the batteries are available at any grocery store.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-11-2026, 10:25 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 122,323
Posted By Luns
I keep all my sound generator plumbing in place...

I keep all my sound generator plumbing in place as CA smog checks can give you a hard time for any of it missing.

I figured instead of capping things off with random pieces, I would use something...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-30-2026, 12:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 661
Posted By tuna
I didn't want them to do door jams, or anything...

I didn't want them to do door jams, or anything beyond the exterior. It was 2k normally for their premium package but they ran a 50% off for Black Friday and I was able to book it with my local shop...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-30-2026, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 661
Posted By tuna
Lava Orange

Just got my car back from the respray at Maaco. Had them do a color change to Lava Orange.

The BEFORE
https://i.imgur.com/aBBVaJC.jpeg

and AFTER

https://i.imgur.com/iTZZwfB.jpeg
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-14-2026, 10:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By Uplink
Thanks for the tips! Figured out what it was....

Thanks for the tips! Figured out what it was. Weirdest thing, bad cell in the battery causing an internal short or some other malfunction that the car electronics were sensitive to. When running, it...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 01-07-2026, 02:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 296
Posted By ok1886
It is battery issue, I figured out today. Many...

It is battery issue, I figured out today. Many thanks!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-06-2026, 10:50 PM
Replies: 4,584
Views: 1,432,882
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
What I do: 1. get ride heights close 2....

What I do:

1. get ride heights close
2. roughly align camber settings
3. reset ride height and/or corner balance
4. final alignment

Sounds like a lot, but 1 and 2 are basically a standard...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-06-2026, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4,584
Views: 1,432,882
Posted By J95
Yes I do, it was something like: PRE alignment:...

Yes I do, it was something like:
PRE alignment:

fender to hub (mm):
334 | 337 Front
342 | 340 Rear

distance (mm) from coilover collard to last thread (the more, the higher ride height)...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-06-2026, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4,584
Views: 1,432,882
Posted By J95
I have rear LCA. I don't know why the height...

I have rear LCA. I don't know why the height shifts so much... but it does, checked with LCA, camber bolts and top mounts

So I will raise the coilovers until 340 mm, and will get a camber tool...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 12-13-2025, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By Compelica
Don't really like shorting pins in cramped spaces...

Don't really like shorting pins in cramped spaces either, but it's not in Techstream so no other choice.

If it helps - an OBD2 extension cable makes things much easier. Just get those which...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 12-13-2025, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By Compelica
DIY - headlamp leveling initialization

The GT86/BRZ models which run HID/LED headlamps have functionality to automatically angle the beam downwards to prevent blinding other cars. This works via a link to a variable switch placed at the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-11-2025, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 974
Posted By tjones4478
Glad you were ok and hope the car lived to see...

Glad you were ok and hope the car lived to see more track sessions. This is why I'm opting to trailer the car now, I've accepted the fact that its not a matter of if I put it into a wall / blow it up...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-21-2025, 04:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,569
Posted By Tatsu333
From Justin at Just Engineering (who has been...

From Justin at Just Engineering (who has been very responsive, by the way):

"The main goal of our design was to reduce anti squat and produce a more linear anti squat change during suspension...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-18-2025, 10:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,569
Posted By Tatsu333
Between this reported failure and my experience...

Between this reported failure and my experience with corrosion of the brackets despite very low mileage, I've gotten really nervous about the durability of my MCA Traction Mod V1. So, I've decided...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-16-2025, 07:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,063
Posted By BishamontenZC6
Here I am with the final solution of my problem. ...

Here I am with the final solution of my problem.

Received the stock endlinks and installed them flawlessly. They were much easier to install than the Delphis, didn't take more than 40 minutes...
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-03-2025, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 634
Posted By DarkPira7e
RWD is more fun, nah

RWD is more fun, nah
Forum: Engine Swaps 10-03-2025, 10:33 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 30,372
Posted By alex87f
This provides me with a closure I didn't know I...

This provides me with a closure I didn't know I needed :D
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-12-2025, 01:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,229
Posted By fminicooper
Setup used: Pedders top mounts SPC lower...

Setup used:

Pedders top mounts
SPC lower camber bolt
Crash bolt up top (using the OEM lower bolt swapped to the upper position)

Something that helped me a lot during the installation was the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-10-2025, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,353
Posted By RToyo86
We don't get nailed that hard with import from...

We don't get nailed that hard with import from japan.
For us in Canada buying from the US is often the equivalent of your current situation buying from japan. We get hammered in the conversion...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-07-2025, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,353
Posted By 2.2Lude
He's in Canada so no worries for him but I've...

He's in Canada so no worries for him but I've heard of many US buyers paying insane tariffs already.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-30-2025, 10:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,229
Posted By RToyo86
The upper hole would need to be slotted for that...

The upper hole would need to be slotted for that much camber, perhaps you were checking threads with guys running coilovers? Typically they have slotted upper hole.

You can achieve -2° if you get...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-17-2025, 10:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,890
Posted By AnalogMan
FWIW I think the BRZ/86 is close to the end of...

FWIW I think the BRZ/86 is close to the end of its run. They may not be around for much longer.

There have been stories about Toyota reintroducing a Celica and MR2, both designed and manufactured...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-16-2025, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,756
Posted By HotlavaFRSGT86
Talking Hey buddy if you shaved 24 lbs unsprung off of...

Hey buddy if you shaved 24 lbs unsprung off of your car you DEFINITELY should have felt something in the way of better handling and some improved acceleration. I guess i've always been a very tuned...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-06-2025, 09:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,620
Posted By ZDan
I don't really think it's critical to have more...

I don't really think it's critical to have more front camber than rear. For handling balance during hard cornering, it *is* important to have a decent amount of front camber, but there are other...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-27-2025, 11:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By NoHaveMSG
Normal stuff on these. Switch trans fluids, there...

Normal stuff on these. Switch trans fluids, there are a lot of good options and preferences. I prefer Redline Mt-90. Available at most box parts stores.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-24-2025, 05:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,028
Posted By MrSkubi
Here's KW tech document for their camber plate...

Here's KW tech document for their camber plate installation if anyone want's confirmation that using socket on top of actual shaft instead of strap wrench is proper torquing technique for those...
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