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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-14-2020, 12:45 PM
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Posted By AlanLGuy
I ran extended studs even when I was in Street...

I ran extended studs even when I was in Street class after cross threading several studs when changing wheels after the event.

The ARP studs are hardened, much less likely to cross thread. Also...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-03-2020, 07:37 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 55,839
Posted By AlanLGuy
What are the STX legal options for replacing the...

What are the STX legal options for replacing the differential bushings? Mine are looking a little worse for the wear. I see a lot of people running the Whiteline inserts, looking at the full...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-30-2016, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4,833
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Posted By AlanLGuy
That's about what I'm at, but last year I was...

That's about what I'm at, but last year I was able to get -2.0 without the inserts :'(. So much understeer...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-16-2016, 09:24 AM
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Posted By AlanLGuy
Sooner is better as they are likely to finalize...

Sooner is better as they are likely to finalize the street class moves pretty soon so people can plan for next year.

Personally I'm ok if they leave us in CS because the Miata RF has caught my eye...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-12-2016, 04:38 PM
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Posted By AlanLGuy
The only main argument against it right now is...

The only main argument against it right now is the fact that CS was the largest class in history and is pretty healthy, but by the same token, DS made ok numbers, but other than a lone mini, was all...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-12-2016, 04:35 PM
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Posted By AlanLGuy
Nah, still technically out for member comments...

Nah, still technically out for member comments but there have been several updates to the street tire class reshuffling and the Twins haven't moved . I expect now that Nats is over with we will see...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-12-2016, 04:32 PM
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Posted By AlanLGuy
Brian Priebe is a very talented driver and is...

Brian Priebe is a very talented driver and is dynamite in the wet(which CS had on day 2) he made up a ton of positions on day 2. He's also been one of the most outspoken people about the TRD parts...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-12-2016, 04:29 PM
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Posted By AlanLGuy
You shouldn't stay in CS, you should take off the...

You shouldn't stay in CS, you should take off the TRD parts and go to DS.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-10-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4,833
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Posted By AlanLGuy
Effectively zero street miles(less than 100), the...

Effectively zero street miles(less than 100), the outside shoulders are significantly worn, I had them flipped last week, but the front left was actually corded slightly because of crash bolt coming...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-10-2016, 03:39 PM
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Posted By AlanLGuy
Until they aren't anymore. My 100+ run set is...

Until they aren't anymore. My 100+ run set is significantly slower than a friends ~40 run set.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-29-2016, 11:22 PM
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Posted By AlanLGuy
Ughhh Part of was hoping they'd fix the torque...

Ughhh Part of was hoping they'd fix the torque dip... The other part of me was hoping they wouldn't so I wouldn't have a big reason to trade in for 2017. Based on that data and the dyno... I don't...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-21-2016, 04:49 PM
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Posted By AlanLGuy
*rolleyes* I'm sorry, maybe I should have said...

*rolleyes*
I'm sorry, maybe I should have said there a no "meaningful" differences between the two.
As soon as you add an aftermarket shock the spring rate differences are irrelevant and handling...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-21-2016, 02:11 PM
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Posted By AlanLGuy
370z wasn't just beating the twins, it was...

370z wasn't just beating the twins, it was beating the 350z, the NC Miata and the RX-8 all popular autocross cars. It unbalanced what was a nice competitive class. There's no reason the 370 couldn't...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-21-2016, 01:33 PM
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Posted By AlanLGuy
I run an FR-S, and it's a dedicated autoX car,...

I run an FR-S, and it's a dedicated autoX car, but a lot of friends have a BRZ because it's simply a nicer car to daily drive and serve as a weekend warrior. The alcantara, heated seats and general...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-17-2016, 08:17 AM
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Posted By AlanLGuy
As a follow up. Thing only thing I found that...

As a follow up. Thing only thing I found that absolutely killed the balance of the car was throwing on a big front swaybar before getting adjustable shocks. When I first put the Whiteline bar on it...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-17-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4,833
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Posted By AlanLGuy
The car is very capable in CS, though the...

The car is very capable in CS, though the addition of the ND Miata might shake things up. Locally it just depends on the level of prep of the others in your class. 200tw tires will be the best...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-15-2016, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4,833
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Posted By AlanLGuy
Who needs to convince them? It's already been...

Who needs to convince them? It's already been proposed and is out for member comment... YOU(or anyone else who doesn't want it to happen) need to convince them that the BRZ/non-TRD FR-S should NOT...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-15-2016, 07:06 AM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,025
Posted By AlanLGuy
SCCA Solo C Street Discussion

The SEB did receive many letters and already responded that the TRD springs and swaybars are legal for Street class. They aren't going to change their mind about that. The best thing you can do is...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-14-2016, 01:11 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,025
Posted By AlanLGuy
Not worried about 5 hp/tq peak, more interested...

Not worried about 5 hp/tq peak, more interested to see a dyno to see if they worked on that torque dip.

The bbk is just extra weight with no real benefit for autocross imo.

Gearing is going to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-23-2016, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4,833
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Posted By AlanLGuy
I mean, yes, the 215's aren't going to be as wide...

I mean, yes, the 215's aren't going to be as wide as the 225's... So less total contact patch means less available grip... But I think the differences between a 215/225 is fairly negligible. I think...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-23-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4,833
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Posted By AlanLGuy
I went up to the 235... Not bad if you have a...

I went up to the 235... Not bad if you have a large/fast course... From what people are saying it probably would have done ok at DC, but at the Wilmington Pro it was an awful choice.

Hoping it...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-08-2016, 08:56 PM
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Posted By AlanLGuy
Welp. More ND domination this weekend at...

Welp. More ND domination this weekend at Wilmington. Course was pretty well suited to them. Several very low speed corners and a long slalom that was slow enough that I never hit the rev limiter. The...
Forum: Southern California 04-12-2016, 11:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,696
Posted By AlanLGuy
If I were you, I'd forget the dealer, doubtful...

If I were you, I'd forget the dealer, doubtful you'll make any headway and a lawyer will end up costing you more.

If I were in your shoes, I would buy a used transmission, swap it in with a buddy,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-18-2016, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4,833
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Posted By AlanLGuy
Nvm I lied. Writing letter to class 2017+ BRZ/FRS...

Nvm I lied. Writing letter to class 2017+ BRZ/FRS in CS because gearing change. Precedence set with 09+ NC Miata
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-18-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4,833
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Posted By AlanLGuy
April Fasttrack recommends reclassifying the BRZ...

April Fasttrack recommends reclassifying the BRZ and non TRD FRS to DS....

The springs go on, the springs come off.... Le sigh
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-17-2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,025
Posted By AlanLGuy
My reply on writing letter to BS was a joke....

My reply on writing letter to BS was a joke. Clearly it will be in C-Street. There's no difference in classes between the F20 and F-22 S2000 and there's a lot more than 5HP difference in those two...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-17-2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,025
Posted By AlanLGuy
Yes, unless 5 horsepower would offset that(it...

Yes, unless 5 horsepower would offset that(it won't) and as long as you don't have to shift to 3rd
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-17-2016, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,025
Posted By AlanLGuy
Writing my letter to put it in BS. +5 horsepower...

Writing my letter to put it in BS. +5 horsepower and torque, it would be too unfair to all the 13-16 BRZ owners. I mean, not only do they get shafted on suspension, but they're also down horsepower...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-10-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 4,833
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Posted By AlanLGuy
Yup, read too fast. Went back and noticed he said...

Yup, read too fast. Went back and noticed he said inserts. I haven't got my stepped washers and alignment yet, but I'm guessing -1.3 is about where I'll be as well
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-10-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,210,025
Posted By AlanLGuy
SCCA Solo C Street Discussion

I hope that included the new required stepped washers on your Koni's. If so, then that probably explains your lower negative camber. Everyone else's numbers will be coming down as well.

Edit: just...
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