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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-26-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,929
Posted By JIM THEO
According to this video (at 56"): ...

According to this video (at 56"):
https://youtu.be/5KmOiYIcmyU?t=56
Pink STI springs from the Bilstein/STI kit are 25% harder than the base 2013 BRZ springs rates: 27Nm front - 34Nm rear!
So...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-26-2024, 03:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 524
Posted By JIM THEO
Interesting, such small mod has such big impact...

Interesting, such small mod has such big impact on exhaust sound, actually the hangers are from another model the Legacy and not STI but doesn't matter
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-23-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 524
Posted By JIM THEO
The ACE350 headers and HKS dual resonated...

The ACE350 headers and HKS dual resonated frontpipe I have, give pretty much normal sound, except some "resonance" around 3000-3500rpms if I accelerate with higher gears 4th-5th-6th.
I guess if I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-22-2024, 06:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 524
Posted By JIM THEO
Technical exhaust question

MY18 BRZ with ACE350 headers, HKS (60mm) dual resonated frontpipe and OEM catback.
I have a spare used Milltek 2.5" (63.5mm) catback that has wider and shorter pipes than the OEM 2.25":

...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-19-2024, 04:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 309
Posted By JIM THEO
Moderators remove please!

Moderators remove please!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-15-2024, 04:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 309
Posted By JIM THEO
BRZ tS pink springs VS STI-Bilstein kit pink springs

AFAIK the tS pinks are 13% stiffer front 8% stiffer rear than the OEM 2018 springs and around 31Nm F-29Nm R wheel stiffness, so quite comfortable.
Anyone that had the tS setup and now has the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-12-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,929
Posted By JIM THEO
I am searching exactly this, a stiffer spring not...

I am searching exactly this, a stiffer spring not lower than 1,5-2cm, not too harsh, to mate the B6.
How much lowered compared with the factory height was with this setup, do you remember?
I guess...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-11-2024, 08:53 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,929
Posted By JIM THEO
Which points me to ask you another question, what...

Which points me to ask you another question, what is your opinion regarding the B6s paired with the original STI springs from the STI Bilstein kit?...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-11-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,929
Posted By JIM THEO
I wish you have write this before I install the...

I wish you have write this before I install the B6s Andrew, I am not going to remove it now
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-11-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,929
Posted By JIM THEO
I drove yesterday the car on bad roads and it is...

I drove yesterday the car on bad roads and it is a lot stiffer, more harsh and unfortunately ride height has gone up ~1cm!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-09-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,929
Posted By JIM THEO
I am not sure but I already did a 300Kms road...

I am not sure but I already did a 300Kms road trip mainly on good roads
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-09-2024, 05:08 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,929
Posted By JIM THEO
I installed yesterday the B6s with the tS pink...

I installed yesterday the B6s with the tS pink springs and new top mounts, pedders fronts subaru rears.
My first impression is that they are more "tight" and slightly harder than the tS Sachs, give...
Forum: Want-To-Buy Requests 03-01-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 427
Posted By JIM THEO
I am on the second pair of courtesy door lights,...

I am on the second pair of courtesy door lights, the first on was from Aliexpress the second from Amazon.co.jp so their quality is perfect!
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-29-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,189
Posted By JIM THEO
Anyone has fitted the catch can on first gen car?

Anyone has fitted the catch can on first gen car?
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-02-2024, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 786
Posted By JIM THEO
The Super Coolant is the latest and newest...

The Super Coolant is the latest and newest coolant from Subaru that you can't mix with the Long Life Coolant which is for older cars.
The first one is blue the second is greenish blue, not much...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-20-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 786
Posted By JIM THEO
Don't mix Subaru Super coolant with Subaru Longlife coolant

This is what have been advised regarding the European versions of the above two coolants:

"Dear Sir

The main difference between the Subaru antifreeze from Switzerland Super Coolant Long life...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-10-2024, 05:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,606
Posted By JIM THEO
Exactly, and you may have more fumes in the oil

Exactly, and you may have more fumes in the oil
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-08-2024, 09:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,606
Posted By JIM THEO
That's not healthy for the engine I think

That's not healthy for the engine I think
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-07-2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,606
Posted By JIM THEO
The less you have the better it's for the engine....

The less you have the better it's for the engine.
Provent uses elastomers in his catch cans non tested on petrol engines anyway so I ordered a cheap aluminum one!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-05-2024, 03:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,606
Posted By JIM THEO
Why you believe we don't need AOS or catch cans,...

Why you believe we don't need AOS or catch cans, have you ever seen in your intake how much oil/carbon build up is there?
Especially for some of us with remap that use less than OEM map the port...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-04-2024, 06:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,606
Posted By JIM THEO
ProVent air oil separator / catch can anyone?

According to this video
https://youtu.be/fiAs52P7Qwg
Most of baffled or bronze filter catch cans - Mishimoto included - cause significant crankcase pressure increase which is only bad for the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-15-2022, 02:32 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,929
Posted By JIM THEO
Waiting Andrew, as I understand B6 with lowering...

Waiting Andrew, as I understand B6 with lowering springs is better choice than the B8 as they have more suspension travel
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-12-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,929
Posted By JIM THEO
Comparing the OEM MY18 springs with the tS...

Comparing the OEM MY18 springs with the tS springs in mine it dropped around 10mm only in the front!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-12-2022, 02:40 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,929
Posted By JIM THEO
Forgot to ask you, is the ride height with the B6...

Forgot to ask you, is the ride height with the B6 same as with the OEM Sachs setup?
I've read it seats slightly higher front.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-11-2022, 06:43 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,929
Posted By JIM THEO
I expected it to be comfortable but never mind,...

I expected it to be comfortable but never mind, thanks for your answer, you should be the only one that runs this setup, and me in the future! :clap:
By the way how much miles the standard tS Sachs...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-08-2022, 03:37 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,929
Posted By JIM THEO
I bring back this old thread just to ask again if...

I bring back this old thread just to ask again if someone has experience with the B6 and the OEM tS >18 springs
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-01-2021, 01:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,404
Posted By JIM THEO
It is the exact same technology thermostat with...

It is the exact same technology thermostat with the factory one, it starts to open at 82C degrees and 6-7C degrees higher it is fully open.

NTCL 82C vs SARD 82C
...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-01-2021, 07:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,404
Posted By JIM THEO
When I reached the 102C it was stock radiator w/...

When I reached the 102C it was stock radiator w/ ft86club fan maps that work fine with the NTCL 82C thermostat.
If I remember right, I have only a Techstream video recorded with my mobile phone not...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-01-2021, 06:15 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,404
Posted By JIM THEO
I do have the fans adjusted to lower temps but...

I do have the fans adjusted to lower temps but this just gives an extra margin before temp rises, how your fans cool the engine while thermostat is closed?

An example:...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-01-2021, 05:14 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,404
Posted By JIM THEO
Not at idle, keep the throttle for some mins at...

Not at idle, keep the throttle for some mins at 3000rpms and you'll see 100C or above
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