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Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-23-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
Simple Fastening System for Front Fascia

I installed external fasteners to my front fascia so the snap-together attachment point to the fender would stop popping apart.
I have a good-sized splitter on the front and the car lowered, and...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-10-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
A personal best at Club Motorsports!

A personal best at Club Motorsports of 1:43! This after driving on the course since 2017, when it opened! I was running a new set of 245 Supercar 3R tires. I know there's a full second or more to be...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-31-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
Post #1 and #4 describe and show my system. A...

Post #1 and #4 describe and show my system.
A TRUST/GREDDY OIL PAN BAFFLE PLATE 13515902 will be installed when I next pull the pan.
When I pulled my pan I found potential problems with silicone...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-25-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
Inexpensive, adaptable, easy to swap camera mount

I thought members might be interested in something I found.
Since I track my BRZ I sometimes want more than just the one camera in my Garmin Catalyst. I also wanted a different vantage point, like...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-02-2023, 08:54 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
7-30 and 31 at Club Motorsports. Did a 1:44 and...

7-30 and 31 at Club Motorsports. Did a 1:44 and consistent laps under 1:46. Car was great. Monitored my oil pressure for one session and did not see any pressure drops in right-hand turns.
Last...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-26-2023, 09:39 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 147,386
Posted By Scargod
New England track times

See my Journal for details! (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148945)
Street legal car, tuned stock engine.
245 Goodyear F1 Supercar 3R tires, splitter and wing. Wilwood front...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-24-2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
Did a track day at Thompson Motor Speedway on...

Did a track day at Thompson Motor Speedway on Saturday, 7-22-2023.
Here's some fast laps from the day (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0URpeij6lPM&t=41s)
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-18-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,853
Posted By Scargod
"This issue is likely damping related. The PP...

"This issue is likely damping related. The PP dampers do this a little bit, but more so when they start to wear."
I was going to say this... I think it's your shocks are not good enough.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-13-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
The gathering of Second Gen cars

Did two days at Pitt Race (Pittsburgh International Race Complex).
A great track that's new to me! Is an eight hour drive!
I did a wing adjustment and tried some different shock settings. Got to...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-14-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
I appreciate the effort and suggestion. Perhaps...

I appreciate the effort and suggestion. Perhaps I'm too picky, but I don't see those as being very big or effective and the the price is crazy.
I'm now about to order some carbon fiber cloth and...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-14-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
I know. Pretty silly. :iono:Takes all kinds......

I know. Pretty silly. :iono:Takes all kinds... AND, this is the Instructors and Advanced (top level) driver's group! Almost surely an instructor.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-12-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
I'm frustrated. I tried to post this on Facebook...

I'm frustrated. I tried to post this on Facebook and if Mike Kang is involved it doesn't get posted.
I'm looking for canards that will fit my BRZ. Real functional canards.
I've asked Verus and they...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-04-2023, 07:54 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
SCDA track days at WGI

Video of the first day's best session, running the full Grand Prix course at Watkins Glen.
I was chasing my best friend in his Yellow. Did a 2:24 in another session. 126 on the back straight. Lots...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-26-2023, 05:38 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
Video on YouTube of my track day at Thompson,...

Video on YouTube of my track day at Thompson, 4-21-2023. (http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRnEweSxJKA)
A 50-60°F, windy day. I doubt the tires got warm enough. Still, it was a lot of fun. I...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-20-2023, 06:22 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
What kind of driving data would you be missing?...

What kind of driving data would you be missing? You get time, position, G's and speed.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-20-2023, 08:43 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
I fixed the link. The first one was my YouTube...

I fixed the link. The first one was my YouTube Studio link.
No sound is because it's an "Optimized Lap" that the Garmin Catalyst does. It's an unaltered video except for the T1 to T2 segment where I...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-19-2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
First track day in 2023, Lime Rock Park

My first track day this year in the 2022 BRZ. I had a really fun day! This is a 1:12 lap on my Track Days Videos on YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp5bexFe5UQ)
Recorded on my Garmin...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-14-2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,135,723
Posted By Scargod
YES! For AX or road course you should be at or...

YES! For AX or road course you should be at or near 4° in the front.
Stiffen the rear andor soften the front, stiffer setting on rear sway bar. Increase rear spring rate.
Tire air pressure...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-12-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,135,723
Posted By Scargod
My takeaway from reading 80% of that long thread...

My takeaway from reading 80% of that long thread from 2017 is that if you have your car significantly lowered "for racing" and have the supporting mods, that it may do little to help.
More...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-11-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,135,723
Posted By Scargod
I have created a Google doc that spells this out...

I have created a Google doc that spells this out and could come in very handy.
I'm having people review it before I publish it and I need to confirm the length of the steering arm (centerline of...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-10-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,135,723
Posted By Scargod
How tie rod turns affect toe, toe affecting camber and vice-versa

I'd like to have this info too. I did most of it at one time but can't find my notes.
Pat, can you give us some hints as to what to look for and where in a search? I've tried and have struck out!
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-09-2023, 10:06 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,105
Posted By Scargod
What 255 Track Tire?

The 17", 245x45 F1 Supercar 3R's sure are putting a big smile on my face! Next to Hoosier R-7's I've not run anything better on a dry track. The price is also nice.
I have some 17", 245x40 Conti...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-06-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,982
Posted By Scargod
255's, and when?

What I'm curious about, and don't see much about, is what horsepower does to our tire selection. I can only assume that people are stock unless they say otherwise.
Then you start gutting, lowering,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-06-2023, 09:38 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,510
Posted By Scargod
Custom made louvers

Just posted this in my Journal. (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3575802&postcount=69) See details there.
I have yet to have a heat issue, but I haven't done a really hot day at the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-06-2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
Custom Louver insert Hood Vent

I made this recently. it's a Carbon Fiber look vinyl covered aluminum hood vent.

The cutout in the hood was pretty straightforward. I used a low vibration Ingersoll-Rand air saw for free-hand...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-22-2023, 09:47 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
A few days ago I tossed my serpentine belt while...

A few days ago I tossed my serpentine belt while just driving on the street. The BRZ has 5K miles on it and about twelve track days. As I've mentioned, I turn 7K with 228 HP.
Is it common for these...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-06-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
What he said... Along with this Buddy Club...

What he said...
Along with this Buddy Club extended ball joint (similar to what Whiteline offered at one point for STI's) I changed out the stock steering ball joint ends and used the SPL Roll...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-05-2023, 08:54 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
Installing BUDDY CLUB - P1 Racing Ball Joints BC02-BJP1-T001

I installed Buddy Club P1 Racing Ball Joints BC02-BJP1-T001, in the car this weekend. I found that I did not have to remove the spindle or the lower control arm from the car. You need to reposition...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-05-2023, 08:22 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
It's funny that I used to win quite a bit at...

It's funny that I used to win quite a bit at championship level SCCA SOLO.
As an ex-SCCA road racer I don't care for autocross at this time.
Also funny is that Lime Rock Park is the closest track...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-04-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 21,435
Posted By Scargod
I could get that data when at the track. Mount a...

I could get that data when at the track. Mount a camera on the front and see what the air's doing. I could see a diffuser just below the opening might help let air go straight into the opening more...
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