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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-15-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,550
Posted By snuff58
Just a boomer, here. I'm sorry I've been away...

Just a boomer, here. I'm sorry I've been away from here for a while. My '14 is still going. 54k miles. mostly track, but I usually re-align for street for off season. What a pain that is!!! ...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 10-17-2021, 04:32 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 97,903
Posted By snuff58
Mike the Snake: I started reading thru this...

Mike the Snake:
I started reading thru this thread cuz my slip and ABS indicators have been coming on regularly. In the past, they came on only a few times during track events. I realigned my car...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-20-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 63,144
Posted By snuff58
I sampled autox a couple times in a school car,...

I sampled autox a couple times in a school car, and did very well. I'm liking my road course focus, tho.

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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-31-2021, 01:05 AM
Replies: 322
Views: 63,144
Posted By snuff58
Bought my MY14 in 2015 at 62. Starting tracking a...

Bought my MY14 in 2015 at 62. Starting tracking a few months later. Having a blast. 68 now.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-30-2021, 11:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 719
Posted By snuff58
I'll splain it

(maybe more info than you expected!)


Well, I have a Hydraulic Release Bearing. (a Tilton cylinder) The bearing froze up and destroyed the cylinder. I resurfaced my flywheel and installed a new...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-21-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 719
Posted By snuff58
Answered!! I reached out to Exedy. About 8mm. ...

Answered!!
I reached out to Exedy. About 8mm.

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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-20-2021, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,085
Posted By snuff58
A change in heart

I was just on the ftspeed site, my XP12 pads on back on their product list.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-18-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,721
Posted By snuff58
The looks of the Works kit doesn't inspire me....

The looks of the Works kit doesn't inspire me. But, for what it's worth, I was VERY glad that I decided to add oil cooling to my DD/track car. (becoming less DD!)
I don't think it is needed for a...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-18-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 719
Posted By snuff58
How much TOB travel req'd to disengage OE clutch?

I am looking for technical detail. OE clutch. Once the TOB contacts the clutch fingers, how much linear travel or movement is required to disengage the clutch?


MY14
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-04-2021, 11:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,816
Posted By snuff58
To avoid any flexing and may be using a unit that...

To avoid any flexing and may be using a unit that doesn't include mounts for our platform.

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-01-2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,816
Posted By snuff58
And now, looking at slots in the trunk for...

And now, looking at slots in the trunk for chassis mounting da wing!! ( bought a second lid! )
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-03-2020, 12:47 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 21,971
Posted By snuff58
hey therealstoly, Thanks! Now I can name...

hey therealstoly,


Thanks! Now I can name you a culprit regarding my purchasing!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-24-2020, 09:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,816
Posted By snuff58
Okay, well, I feel a lot better about a WING. ...

Okay, well, I feel a lot better about a WING.


Now for any input on various brands/models. . . . . . widths, riser heights, etc.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-23-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,816
Posted By snuff58
quote: M0nk3y Spoilers like the 949Racing car...

quote: M0nk3y
Spoilers like the 949Racing car result in a high drag effect as a results of a massive wake zone immediately behind the element itself.



Kyle, I thought this one was way on the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-23-2020, 07:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,816
Posted By snuff58
I guess I'm not discounting a wing; an instructor...

I guess I'm not discounting a wing; an instructor I respect suggested a wickerbill.



Did you ever entertain that before adding your wing? (I'd love to be able to get to 120 on the back of...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-21-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,816
Posted By snuff58
norcalpb I think I'll look for a low profile...

norcalpb
I think I'll look for a low profile unit to mount on the lid that will allow me to add a strip to it's back

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-21-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,816
Posted By snuff58
The Perrin unit that mounts on the OE spoiler is...

The Perrin unit that mounts on the OE spoiler is listed as DISCONTINUED on 86speed website.

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-21-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,816
Posted By snuff58
norcalpb I can't find the second one (no name...

norcalpb
I can't find the second one (no name or logo) as Perrin. Would it mount directly on the back of the trunk lid?

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-21-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,816
Posted By snuff58
norcalpb Not the Perrin unit, it mounts on the...

norcalpb
Not the Perrin unit, it mounts on the OE spoiler. I will remove my OE spoiler.

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-21-2020, 12:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,816
Posted By snuff58
norcalpb Thanks. The first looks too narrow....

norcalpb
Thanks.
The first looks too narrow. What's the second one? I like the last two.

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-21-2020, 12:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,816
Posted By snuff58
Spoiler / wickerbill

Well, I believe I've come to the point in my tracking adventure that I am researching aero: adding a splitter and spoiler (not a wing) and maybe rear diffuser.

Looking for others'experiences,...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-03-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,085
Posted By snuff58
CSG Mike: it was hard to beat speedfactory's...

CSG Mike: it was hard to beat speedfactory's military discount!

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-02-2020, 11:04 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,637
Posted By snuff58
Same

Glad to see this thread. Before a third track session of the day (in August 2020) had ABS & Traction control warning lights come on. The Torque app reported no error codes. Checked fuses, but didn't...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-02-2020, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,085
Posted By snuff58
ft86speed

I, too, was not happy when they dropped my Carbotech XP series brake pads.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-22-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,876
Posted By snuff58
FINALLY!!! Found info in this link worked!!! ...

FINALLY!!!
Found info in this link worked!!!

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23530

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-23-2020, 05:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,478
Posted By snuff58
I agree w/ strat61caster: I've been...

I agree w/ strat61caster:


I've been tracking my MY14 BRZ since the Oct '15. I haven't made any mods unless I needed them. My first front suspension mod was the adjustable camber bolts, so I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-01-2020, 08:03 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 19,320
Posted By snuff58
I was never happy with the quietness of the stock...

I was never happy with the quietness of the stock exhaust. (MY14) Did some reading and decided to keep stock EL header. Although I replaced the CAT with a straight section of stainless and replaced...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-14-2019, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,751
Posted By snuff58
I'm glad I just found this thread today. BUT I...

I'm glad I just found this thread today. BUT I haven't been able to gleen the solution. Using torque and on OFT tune 1, oil temp is read. Write OFT tune 2, and I lost the oil temp. I am looking for...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-11-2019, 08:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,876
Posted By snuff58
I am anxiously looking forward to a solution....

I am anxiously looking forward to a solution. Would downgrading my OFT tune back to stage 1 give me any clues?

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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-06-2019, 06:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,876
Posted By snuff58
I'll give that a try. If I can read the temps,...

I'll give that a try. If I can read the temps, how could it help with the Torque data?

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