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Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-02-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 85,368
Posted By dowroa
Did they take your blue wheels as part of the...

Did they take your blue wheels as part of the service?
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-05-2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,825
Posted By dowroa
@ Ernest72 , I completely agree with you, but I...

@ Ernest72 , I completely agree with you, but I think this is advice that falls on deaf ears to younger individuals as they haven't had the experiences yet.

As someone who autoXed a lot 20 years...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-17-2023, 08:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,825
Posted By dowroa
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3...

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3552644
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-17-2023, 06:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,825
Posted By dowroa
I will just state that oiling is the biggest...

I will just state that oiling is the biggest issue, so if you are going to solve anything, solve that.

Also, if I may, ensure that you have some outlet to use the car in that regulates what you...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-16-2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,825
Posted By dowroa
Can you tell us the reason you want a BRZ at all?...

Can you tell us the reason you want a BRZ at all?

At this point with that much cash, I would tell you just to get a first gen and put an LSX into it.. or just buy a used Corvette.

Adding a...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-13-2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,146
Posted By dowroa
https://y.yarn.co/e1075657-df04-4794-8b82-5bb70669...

https://y.yarn.co/e1075657-df04-4794-8b82-5bb706694339_text.gif
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-13-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,146
Posted By dowroa
https://media.tenor.com/53mO4htkMIYAAAAM/i-dont-be...

https://media.tenor.com/53mO4htkMIYAAAAM/i-dont-believe-you-lies.gif
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-12-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 77,146
Posted By dowroa
https://media.tenor.com/cqL-ng5g-y0AAAAC/yes-baby....

https://media.tenor.com/cqL-ng5g-y0AAAAC/yes-baby.gif
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-02-2022, 01:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,639
Posted By dowroa
Anyone know if the car is going to be an...

Anyone know if the car is going to be an H-pattern or sequential?

Once they killed the ND2 and you only had an option of sequential, I pretty much dropped off iRacing. This would be a nice reason...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-29-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 85,368
Posted By dowroa
I like it how you go into 1 and you upshift into...

I like it how you go into 1 and you upshift into 5th! :D

Been out on track with any newer BRZs? Low hearing (what I assume) are UELs on that car!
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-14-2022, 09:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,589
Posted By dowroa
Since you do have this unique perspective, do you...

Since you do have this unique perspective, do you have separated feelings on the My18 vs the MY20 tS, Veloist?

I believe the Gen1s lifecycle had a more raw initial feel to the final models which...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-08-2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,589
Posted By dowroa
Are you familiar with the thought experiment: ...

Are you familiar with the thought experiment:

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ship_of_Theseus

:)
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-08-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,589
Posted By dowroa
Getting a car like that from the factory with the...

Getting a car like that from the factory with the individual care is really special as well... a holistic and end-to-end solution delivered that works. Sometimes, it is more about the small...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-21-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,256
Posted By dowroa
When a higher spec BRZ is available, I will be...

When a higher spec BRZ is available, I will be doing the same for my two Aussies.

- brian
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-21-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,256
Posted By dowroa
hmm... try that with a CVT with open diffs... but...

hmm... try that with a CVT with open diffs... but maybe a more loose surface with split grip ;)

Edit: Can't do? Sure, you can use the wrong tool for anything and make it work.

Could do better...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-21-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,256
Posted By dowroa
The weird part was the initial marketing that...

The weird part was the initial marketing that WRX/STI was going to be on its own platform. Now, it's not. That is a change in decision making. Attempting to portray a brand image that is no longer...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-20-2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,256
Posted By dowroa
I understand this is a non-start conversation,...

I understand this is a non-start conversation, but...

If there was a:

1. BRZ with WRX HP turbo engine (the BRZ is the generational replacement to the WRX)
2. Crosstrek STi (a powerful...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-10-2021, 09:29 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 35,002
Posted By dowroa
If you were getting ceramic brakes on a street...

If you were getting ceramic brakes on a street car and you don't have a hobby of just catching money on fire for fun, I think it would be for bling and longevity (on the street only).

Then, when...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-08-2021, 09:02 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 35,002
Posted By dowroa
Relative to 2022 OEMs vs "Brembos" /...

Relative to 2022 OEMs vs "Brembos" / Monoblocks...

Track guys on the stock calipers -- have you not experienced feathering of the pads or caliper spread over time on a non-fixed / floating pin...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-04-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,256
Posted By dowroa
https://i.imgur.com/Py53e9i.jpg Indeed!

https://i.imgur.com/Py53e9i.jpg

Indeed!
Forum: Southeast 09-02-2021, 11:58 PM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 268,091
Posted By dowroa
calimanusa, the best place to get an real...

calimanusa, the best place to get an real alignment in Durham is Brad at The Digital Chassis, LLC on 4523 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705.

I will leave a link to other locations provided by...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-02-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,597
Posted By dowroa
I am assuming he uses GPS to calculate speed and...

I am assuming he uses GPS to calculate speed and not the speedo, hence the need for the shift in reality.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-02-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,597
Posted By dowroa
Useful to know the end gearing with the stock...

Useful to know the end gearing with the stock tire circumference and if that changes per gear.

For autoX, it baselines and tire size changes you need to make for course setup.

Since this is a...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-31-2021, 01:30 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 30,422
Posted By dowroa
Frost, gotcha sir. Also, if I was an...

Frost, gotcha sir.

Also, if I was an automotive engineer that isn't designing this as a track car, I think there are some assumptions the user isn't driving WoT for 20 mins as a time. I am not...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-31-2021, 01:01 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 30,422
Posted By dowroa
Frost, then are you matching the viscosity charts...

Frost, then are you matching the viscosity charts of your oil at 270 to the spec that Subaru has for the tolerances of the FA24 (and I am not sure if RPM is dictated in this spec)?

I honestly have...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-31-2021, 09:36 AM
Replies: 275
Views: 54,821
Posted By dowroa
In the industry, the focus is not on improving...

In the industry, the focus is not on improving car driving dynamics and sporty cars.

It is all automation, alternative power sources (hydrogen / electric) and making your car a SaaS device.
...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-30-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 54,821
Posted By dowroa
Silly question -- is the BRZ Gen1 camber...

Silly question -- is the BRZ Gen1 camber adjustable in the rear, meaning are the LCA's slotted? If not, a lot of the `camber bolt in the rear` people aren't doing much... or something I would not...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-30-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 275
Views: 54,821
Posted By dowroa
I thought part of the mechanical change to this...

I thought part of the mechanical change to this generation was basically a design change to the steering rack.

Wasn't last generation a manual a manual rack with the electric PS pump on the column...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-24-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,256
Posted By dowroa
Ah! Thanks for sharing! Now if that came as...

Ah! Thanks for sharing! Now if that came as `RallySpec` instead of `Wilderness` with all the GroupN goodies and a 1 year membership to the ARA for Lites class, they can put all the plastic on it they...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-24-2021, 12:59 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 17,256
Posted By dowroa
Sorry... maybe I have some imbedded images not...

Sorry... maybe I have some imbedded images not showing... is there a picture of the 2022 WRX yet I missed?
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