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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-30-2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By Evan55
There was a kickstarter for a dashcam that did...

There was a kickstarter for a dashcam that did this, was expensive IIRC ~$400. No idea what happened to it.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-19-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,614
Posted By Evan55
I had something similar happen at VIR this past...

I had something similar happen at VIR this past weekend.
After hitting the gators coming out of oak tree the ABS light went on. No VSC warning light

The next lap, braking zone into T1, the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-12-2020, 05:26 PM
Replies: 333
Views: 313,636
Posted By Evan55
I dont have a definitive answer, other than...

I dont have a definitive answer, other than there was some material claiming

"15% higher front, 10% lower rear"
Which would make it essentially even, or about 3.1k front and 3.15k rear.
But...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-09-2020, 04:39 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 174,569
Posted By Evan55
Isnt it the B8s that have the shorter bodies for...

Isnt it the B8s that have the shorter bodies for increased travel?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-08-2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 401
Views: 174,569
Posted By Evan55
Great feedback, thanks everyone. Are the...

Great feedback, thanks everyone.

Are the 200tw tires on stock springs a concern at all? Would I be overloading the springs and riding on the bumpstops?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-07-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 401
Views: 174,569
Posted By Evan55
Im looking for track alignment suggestions. ...

Im looking for track alignment suggestions.
My usage is mainly track, but the car is driven to the track (4+ hrs) and occasionally around town. (Not my DD)
My car is a 17 PP with stock...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-16-2020, 08:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,467
Posted By Evan55
Well this is terrifying. And at the Glen...

Well this is terrifying.


And at the Glen no less. Probably the last track Id want to have a wheel randomly lock up
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-02-2020, 04:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,207
Posted By Evan55
Personally, I want every system in place to keep...

Personally, I want every system in place to keep my head attached to my neck. Especially on track.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 08-31-2020, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,773
Posted By Evan55
Enkei TFR 17x8 ET45

Brand new never used. Set of 4 bronze Enkei TFR for sale. 17x8, 5x100 ET45


Flow formed, very lightweight and strong. All are still sealed in the box except

the one in the pic I took out...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-31-2020, 08:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,870
Posted By Evan55
I forgot a BFH. Ive smooched the tire wall...

I forgot a BFH.

Ive smooched the tire wall and pushed in a fender. If you dont have a hammer to keep the fender from rubbing a tire, you're calling a tow truck (or putting it on the ...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-27-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,870
Posted By Evan55
If Im driving to the track I keep it slim. If I...

If Im driving to the track I keep it slim. If I tow then I bring the kitchen sink


If driving to the track- off the top of my head



Optimized set of general tools (10/12/14/17 wrenches...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-24-2020, 02:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,531
Posted By Evan55
Get both. Camber at the hub is better than...

Get both. Camber at the hub is better than camber at the strut top.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-23-2020, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,113
Posted By Evan55
This is great news, I was just starting to...

This is great news, I was just starting to brainstorm ways of getting the seatbelt to work better with fixed seats and this should help a lot. Do you have a good source for reasonably priced...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-06-2020, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,389
Posted By Evan55
I had a similar interaction over the same...

I had a similar interaction over the same question and came away with the conclusion that Powerstop customer service doesnt know their own product line. When I contacted them about if they were...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-03-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,389
Posted By Evan55
I believe Rock Auto ships to Canada, and they...

I believe Rock Auto ships to Canada, and they carry the Powerstop Track Day and Track Day Spec pads, which are quite good and priced very well.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-26-2020, 10:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,209
Posted By Evan55
SCCA (and most orgs) allow for an additional...

SCCA (and most orgs) allow for an additional year for you to replace your outdated helmet, so SA2010 helmets will be legal through the 2021 season. YMMV of course.
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 07-20-2020, 11:41 AM
Replies: 2,003
Views: 481,197
Posted By Evan55
Not much of a market for wheels that wide. They...

Not much of a market for wheels that wide.
They appear to be 2 piece wheels, so your best bet is to buy new narrower barrels.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-20-2020, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,610
Posted By Evan55
With a picture, they should send you a new one...

With a picture, they should send you a new one without requiring you to send that one back. Should be relatively painless.
If they do in fact want you to send it back they should provide a...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-12-2020, 11:00 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 252,033
Posted By Evan55
Lotus center caps?! :thumbsup:

Lotus center caps?! :thumbsup:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-08-2020, 03:31 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 71,025
Posted By Evan55
"next generation" does not mean completely...

"next generation" does not mean completely re-engineered car from the ground up.

Plenty of cars, especially sports cars, sit on the same fundamental platform across multiple "generations". ...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 07-08-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 71,025
Posted By Evan55
Its a low volume, low profit sports car, not a...

Its a low volume, low profit sports car, not a midsize sedan. Its not realistic to expect a completely overhauled platform every 7 years.



Im betting that this is like a C5 to C6 Corvette...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-06-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 945
Posted By Evan55
If you are only barely fading street pads, then...

If you are only barely fading street pads, then don't waste your money on a set of eye-wateringly expensive race pads.


Id go for Powerstop Track Day or Track Day Spec. Great performance and...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-06-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 51,709
Posted By Evan55
I dont know what to tell you other than that I...

I dont know what to tell you other than that I regularly jump curbs, get airborne, and trailbrake and no it does not intervene. This coincides with Subaru's documentation that it is all off.

...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-06-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 51,709
Posted By Evan55
Can confirm. Long press on a 17+ definitely...

Can confirm. Long press on a 17+ definitely disables everything
https://i.imgur.com/JACDCYC.jpg
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-05-2020, 11:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,712
Posted By Evan55
regular Seat fit is a personal thing. ...

regular


Seat fit is a personal thing. Its always best to walk around the paddock at your next event and ask to try other people's seats (ok maybe not during covidpocalypse)

Some people...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-02-2020, 11:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,712
Posted By Evan55
The halos dont interfere in street driving as...

The halos dont interfere in street driving as much as you think. I drove a miata with a Sparco Circuit occasionally on the street and it was fine. You just have to use your mirrors which you should...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 07-01-2020, 11:43 PM
Replies: 2,003
Views: 481,197
Posted By Evan55
I don't find them dark at all personally, here...

I don't find them dark at all personally, here is a pic of the test fit I did on my car.

https://i.imgur.com/kiK8ByA.jpg


Still available if you are interested
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 06-22-2020, 10:32 PM
Replies: 2,003
Views: 481,197
Posted By Evan55
Im selling a set of Enkei TFR in bronze. Brand...

Im selling a set of Enkei TFR in bronze. Brand new, never mounted still in the boxes. 17x8. Flow formed and lightweight.


https://enkei.com/shop/wheels/tuning/tfr/
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-29-2020, 11:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,475
Posted By Evan55
Why not just get a single stock wheel with the...

Why not just get a single stock wheel with the same tires as you already have?
Put it in the same spot as the donut which shouldnt take much room. You have a spare, you save money, and as a...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 01-14-2020, 09:48 PM
Replies: 267
Views: 183,790
Posted By Evan55
Thats because its a RWD Impreza. M12x 1.25 is...

Thats because its a RWD Impreza. M12x 1.25 is what subaru uses across its line since forever.
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