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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 01-30-2024, 06:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 434
Posted By JozhGoober
Price drop! $150 each or $250 for both! Get...

Price drop! $150 each or $250 for both!
Get this out of my house!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 01-24-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 434
Posted By JozhGoober
SOLD: Openflash Tablet v1

SOLD

Openflash Tablet v1, unmarried - $150 shipped, missing the USB cable (it's a standard mini-USB) but comes with a OBD extension cable for datalogging.

Ships from APO - probably take 1-2...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 12-03-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 512
Posted By JozhGoober
SOLD: Jackson Racing Radiator with likely bad oil cooler!

SOLD!

Jackson Racing dual radiator/oil cooler combo - $150 SHIPPED

"Wow, this is a great deal!" you might say to yourself.

HOWEVER - this was on my car when I spun a bearing. Glitter in the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-24-2016, 10:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,010
Posted By JozhGoober
A good place to start is go over every nut and...

A good place to start is go over every nut and bolt you touched during the install and make sure everything is torqued down tight/to spec.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-18-2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,895
Posted By JozhGoober
The compression (bump) knob is permanently...

The compression (bump) knob is permanently mounted to the coilover. The rebound knob is the only separate one.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-11-2016, 11:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 46,253
Posted By JozhGoober
Alright it's been some time since I had it on...

Alright it's been some time since I had it on track but I was DDing and going to Watkins Glen on this last year, before going back to winter mode.

Suspension mods:
RCE Yellows on stock struts...
Forum: Software Tuning 04-23-2016, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,164
Posted By JozhGoober
The actual ethanol content isn't really going to...

The actual ethanol content isn't really going to have much to do with the power you make, it's all in the octane value. In general, 93 octane pure gas isn't going to make any more power than 93...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-18-2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4,424
Views: 1,132,258
Posted By JozhGoober
The only real way I know of is to use caster...

The only real way I know of is to use caster adjustable top-hats or adjustable lower control arms.

I don't know what the spec offhand is but I think mine was about a degree off side to side stock...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-23-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,360
Posted By JozhGoober
No, OFT Stage 1. However! I do stand...

No, OFT Stage 1.

However! I do stand corrected. After some driving around, I did let the car idle with A/C off, watching with Torque. Temp climbed to about 212, before the fans kicked on and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-22-2016, 09:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,360
Posted By JozhGoober
I do sit and idle after coming off the track to...

I do sit and idle after coming off the track to let the oil temps come down.

I don't have much to do tomorrow, guess it's time for a little experimentation.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-22-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,360
Posted By JozhGoober
I've got some track logs (OFT) with A/C...

I've got some track logs (OFT) with A/C definitely off, and my coolant temps never got over 200 degrees. Even coming off the track with low speeds, it barely came up 5 degrees.

I've got an OBDLink...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-07-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,404
Posted By JozhGoober
Start with an alignment check. Whenever I do...

Start with an alignment check. Whenever I do suspension work that throws my alignment out of whack, traction control goes bananas (usually on the way to the shop for the alignment). Especially if...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-03-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,024
Posted By JozhGoober
Another option to consider is one of the 3-point...

Another option to consider is one of the 3-point compatible HANS systems. For example:

http://simpsonraceproducts.com/hybrid/fia-hybrid-also-3-point-belt-compatible/

A but pricey, but I bet...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-25-2016, 04:02 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,315,574
Posted By JozhGoober
Before going shopping for caliper/BBK upgrades,...

Before going shopping for caliper/BBK upgrades, try dedicated track pads, especially if you're running more power. NS400 is basically a street-only pad, and the HC800 is a bit better but not quite a...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-19-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 174,238
Posted By JozhGoober
Oh, if you've only had the tires on a very short...

Oh, if you've only had the tires on a very short time, it's probably just the tire wearing in. Most tires feel slippery and vague until you wear them in a bit.
...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-19-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 72,228
Posted By JozhGoober
Yes! Should be the exact same stuff.

Yes! Should be the exact same stuff.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-18-2016, 10:55 AM
Replies: 401
Views: 174,238
Posted By JozhGoober
The thing a lot of people seem to forget about is...

The thing a lot of people seem to forget about is that bigger wheels means bigger, heavier tires. So for example, I'm running Hankook R-S3's. All specs from Tire rack:
215/45R17 tire weight: 22 lbs...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-21-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,566
Posted By JozhGoober
I had the same problem. I used my big angry vise...

I had the same problem. I used my big angry vise grips and clamped them over the shaft on the back side (over the rubber boot) and used an impact to remove the nut. Take a wire brush to the threads...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-05-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,956
Posted By JozhGoober
You never know what the weather's going to be...

You never know what the weather's going to be like that time of year. The best thing on a budget is just browse Craigslist for winter wheels and tires, sometimes you can get great deals on used stuff...
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 10-08-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,474
Posted By JozhGoober
Friend of mine bought a 2014 WRX STi. Didn't beat...

Friend of mine bought a 2014 WRX STi. Didn't beat on it or anything, but still got rod knock at 1,100 miles. Dealership replaced the engine.

Sometimes it just happens. Sucks!
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 08-06-2015, 11:00 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 183,962
Posted By JozhGoober
You don't want to rotate the shock shaft, as it...

You don't want to rotate the shock shaft, as it can damage the internal seals.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-09-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,315,574
Posted By JozhGoober
I've got 245/40 RS3's on 17x9 and sometimes it...

I've got 245/40 RS3's on 17x9 and sometimes it feels like I've got more traction than I can use. I think looking back I would have preferred 17x8 with a 225 tire but I fell prey to aesthetics as the...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 07-06-2015, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,554
Posted By JozhGoober
Why would you buy the Motul 300 unless you were...

Why would you buy the Motul 300 unless you were going to use it?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-02-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,973
Posted By JozhGoober
The Whiteline one, KDT925: ...

The Whiteline one, KDT925: http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_detail4.php?part_number=KDT925
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-02-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,973
Posted By JozhGoober
The rear subframe inserts (not the full...

The rear subframe inserts (not the full replacement bushings) and the transmission mount insert are inexpensive and relatively easy installs, and give a much improved feel with a very minor increase...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-18-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 183,962
Posted By JozhGoober
True, it wasn't nearly as screwed up after I did...

True, it wasn't nearly as screwed up after I did my springs, but it the alignment was still definitely off. You also get a fair increase in negative camber in the rear due to the drop, it's still...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-18-2015, 12:52 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 183,962
Posted By JozhGoober
Yes, absolutely. However! You do want to...

Yes, absolutely.

However! You do want to drive some distance (probably closer to 50-100 km) to let the springs settle. You could try driving it and if it's not doing anything unsafe, probably...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-12-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 131,067
Posted By JozhGoober
Maybe a little. If you're on stock tires you can...

Maybe a little. If you're on stock tires you can try the DS2500 for a track day or two (they'll be just fine for street/autox). I'm less familiar with the Carbotech line but if you're going to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-12-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 131,067
Posted By JozhGoober
I wouldn't run water in your cooling system...

I wouldn't run water in your cooling system unless you're planning on changing it often. The cooling system is more than capable and you're loosing the anti-corrosion additives in the normal coolant....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-10-2015, 02:49 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 27,531
Posted By JozhGoober
You may get some funny noise, but it might not be...

You may get some funny noise, but it might not be lugging. Lugging is when the car starts jerking back and forth at very low RPMs, you'll definitely feel it. For me, it occasionally happens when the...
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