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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-26-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,672
Posted By AT-JeffT
I would HIGHLY recommend not resurfacing your...

I would HIGHLY recommend not resurfacing your flywheel. It feels really dumb that a large chunk of iron isn't resurfaceable, however I have found that to be the case.

I had 2 shops resurface my...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-21-2021, 10:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,181
Posted By AT-JeffT
I think the usual endurance best practices apply....

I think the usual endurance best practices apply. 1)Keep it well oiled. 2) Keep it cool. 3)Keep the RPM's low.

Figure out what you need to accomplish those on the 86 platform and you should be...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-31-2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,497
Posted By AT-JeffT
I don't think loctite would even help due to the...

I don't think loctite would even help due to the heat.

According to the Technical Data Sheet, Loctite (blue) has an upper service temp of 300F. Moderately heavy brake use could certainly heat...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-14-2021, 10:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,034
Posted By AT-JeffT
There seems to be a metal incompatibility between...

There seems to be a metal incompatibility between the lug studs and the lug nuts. I snapped so many of them I could replace them in less than 20min without power tools. The solution is to VERY...
Forum: Software Tuning 03-18-2021, 08:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,885
Posted By AT-JeffT
The ID-10T module does not allow for it on these...

The ID-10T module does not allow for it on these cars.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-06-2021, 07:44 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,154
Posted By AT-JeffT
I think they have been discontinued. It appears...

I think they have been discontinued. It appears they have been succeeded by the SX2 RS. Not a lot of info on the SX2 RS.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-07-2021, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,733
Posted By AT-JeffT
I reused mine without issue also.

I reused mine without issue also.
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 01-01-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By AT-JeffT
Bump. Only scammers so far.

Bump. Only scammers so far.
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 12-30-2020, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 487
Posted By AT-JeffT
WTB: Aftermarket Swaybars

Hey All,

I'm interested in purchasing some aftermarket sway bars. Front or a Front/Rear set.

Let me know if you have some.

Thanks, Jeff
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 11-24-2020, 01:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,165
Posted By AT-JeffT
I've struggled with these issues on stock fluid...

I've struggled with these issues on stock fluid and I've finally found decent solutions.

1st gear: Pause for 1-2 seconds with the clutch pressed in before moving the gear lever. This allows for...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-24-2020, 09:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 23,626
Posted By AT-JeffT
solidsnake11 how did you make that transmission? ...

solidsnake11 how did you make that transmission? I have so many questions. How did you measure and figure out where to mate the bellhousings.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-19-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,364
Posted By AT-JeffT
The Dunlop Direzza DZ102 is a summer tire with a...

The Dunlop Direzza DZ102 is a summer tire with a 460 UTQG. No mileage warranty, but I image you would get 40-60K miles from these. These are the highest UTQG of the summer tires on Tire Rack.
...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 09-18-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,733
Posted By AT-JeffT
Having had to do this job twice, I'll chime in...

Having had to do this job twice, I'll chime in and say Staybrzy is spot on.

I'll add:
Drain the transmission fluid pulling the trans. You will definitely make a mess otherwise. Used trans...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-05-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,491
Posted By AT-JeffT
This is a common misconception. The valving is...

This is a common misconception. The valving is the same between the B6 and B8. The only difference is the length. The B8 has a reduced length to keep lowering springs captive.
The RCE springs...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-05-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,491
Posted By AT-JeffT
Update after some more time with the Bilstein/RCE...

Update after some more time with the Bilstein/RCE Tarmac combo.

Now that I've had some more street miles on this setup, I'd say it's a bit less comfortable than I had initially thought. For low...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,491
Posted By AT-JeffT
Sure thing. The reason I changed over the...

Sure thing. The reason I changed over the suspension this year despite autocross not happening is due to a blown rear (stock) shock. It blew with around 75K miles, FYI. I compressed the shocks to...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-27-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,491
Posted By AT-JeffT
Update: I took the Bilsteins with stock springs...

Update: I took the Bilsteins with stock springs off for the winter here and put back on the stock suspension.

I've now put on the Bilsteins with RCE Tarmac springs. For those following along,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 04-05-2020, 12:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,726
Posted By AT-JeffT


Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-19-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,147
Posted By AT-JeffT
It's the stock fill for the BRZ. I can't find...

It's the stock fill for the BRZ. I can't find any info online about it and the parts counter guy did not seem to know what GL ratings were.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-16-2020, 12:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,846
Posted By AT-JeffT
How many miles on the car?

How many miles on the car?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 03-15-2020, 09:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,147
Posted By AT-JeffT
Changed my TOB and clutch along with a new...

Changed my TOB and clutch along with a new bearing retainer. The old TOB was in better condition than expected. It wasn't melted or mangled, just dry and noisy.

The 2nd gear engagement is...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By AT-JeffT
I'm with you on that one. Completely...

I'm with you on that one. Completely intolerable. I'll shake my fist at these young kids with ya.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-10-2020, 02:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By AT-JeffT
Put the new flywheel on the other day. Measured...

Put the new flywheel on the other day. Measured roughly .002" runout when installed on the car.

Full disclosure. I had installed the Torque Solutions polyurethane transmission insert along...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-06-2020, 12:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By AT-JeffT
Yeah, In my mind they lost the right to redo it...

Yeah, In my mind they lost the right to redo it when they sent a part out the door and clearly did not check to make sure it was correct. You simply can't do machine work without any QC.

I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-05-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By AT-JeffT
Yeah, I'm gonna try for it, but I'm guessing I'll...

Yeah, I'm gonna try for it, but I'm guessing I'll face some opposition.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-05-2020, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By AT-JeffT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rfMST7aSIo ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rfMST7aSIo



Video showing .013" runout on the flywheel on a surface plate. My previous measurement was on the car which could have had two other sources of...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-04-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By AT-JeffT
Yeah, I thought I bumped the indicator at first. ...

Yeah, I thought I bumped the indicator at first. Went around 2 full times, same result.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-04-2020, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By AT-JeffT
Measured .015" of runout on the flywheel today. ...

Measured .015" of runout on the flywheel today. Spec per the manual is .0039".


I will measure the new flywheel when I put it on tomorrow. Hopefully the new flywheel will be in spec.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-01-2020, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By AT-JeffT
Vibration after Clutch Replacment

Hi everyone,

I wanted to get the communities thoughts on my situation after a clutch replacement.

My TOB started making noise so I thought I'd replace the clutch while I'm at it.

After...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-29-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,024
Posted By AT-JeffT
Any updates on this? Did you end up using RTV...

Any updates on this? Did you end up using RTV and loctite blue?
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