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Forum: Member's Car Journals

11-11-2019, 06:06 AM

Replies: 51

Views: 18,058

Posted By vgarcin

You are right... they reached 430whp on a dyna...

You are right... they reached 430whp on a dyna pack which reads 20% lower than traditional dynos.
And I made a mistake, power goal is 500hp at the crank, not at the wheel.
That would make 420ish...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

11-08-2019, 04:37 AM

Replies: 51

Views: 18,058

Posted By vgarcin

911 GT3RS are not that exotic in Europe :) But...

911 GT3RS are not that exotic in Europe :)
But the point remains valid. Going faster than 200k cars in something that everybody expects to be slow is priceless!

Forum: Member's Car Journals

11-04-2019, 04:31 AM

Replies: 51

Views: 18,058

Posted By vgarcin

Update done to first page with all new parts...

Update done to first page with all new parts installed

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-29-2019, 04:16 PM

Replies: 51

Views: 18,058

Posted By vgarcin

First test on the track with the new setup. ...

First test on the track with the new setup.

Everything worked well, the CD009 transmission behaved admirably.
I was targeting 1:59 at the track "les ecuyers", but managed to put down a best lap...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-06-2019, 01:59 AM

Replies: 51

Views: 18,058

Posted By vgarcin

I did not want any lag, and the harrop...

I did not want any lag, and the harrop supercharger can already reach my power goals (500whp).
Above this power, even a fa20 with forged internals can blow up anyway.

The ace a350 is designed for...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

10-04-2019, 06:35 PM

Replies: 62

A new transmission option

Views: 28,155

Posted By vgarcin

If necessary, I have finished installing my own...

If necessary, I have finished installing my own set recently, and could answer any question related to it.

https://i.servimg.com/u/f94/18/95/58/38/boite_13.jpg...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-04-2019, 06:33 PM

Replies: 51

Views: 18,058

Posted By vgarcin

So, updates are long overdue, hence some fresh...

So, updates are long overdue, hence some fresh news.

I have forgotten the race sequential - the decreased reliability and low lifetime coming with such gearbox was not working for me, hence I...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

04-17-2019, 01:08 AM

Replies: 398

949 Racing project car - Blub

Views: 110,046

Posted By vgarcin

You re not going to have reliability issue with...

You re not going to have reliability issue with the rear axles running so low?

Forum: Member's Car Journals

04-15-2019, 11:13 PM

Replies: 51

Views: 18,058

Posted By vgarcin

Here is a photo from spa francorchamps...

Here is a photo from spa francorchamps https://i94.servimg.com/u/f94/18/95/58/38/receiv10.jpg

The car behaves perfectly, is neutral and confidence inspiring on high-g turns (1.7g) as well as...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

04-15-2019, 11:08 PM

Replies: 51

Views: 18,058

Posted By vgarcin

I did not get the recaro spg. One off my friend...

I did not get the recaro spg. One off my friend has the combo (recaro NOT xl) and the nagisa rails and it works perfectly.

On my side I bought a corbeau revenge X but the halo did not fit in the...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

12-04-2018, 04:10 AM

Replies: 30

Yokohama Advan A052 review

Views: 24,802

Posted By vgarcin

I have tested a lot of different compounds: ...

I have tested a lot of different compounds:

Federal 595 RSR
Toyo R888R
Yokohama AD08R
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2

On the dry, i'm running michelin slicks S8C

I have not tested the A052 on...

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

11-30-2018, 03:17 AM

Replies: 30

Yokohama Advan A052 review

Views: 24,802

Posted By vgarcin

small bump on this old thread. I have...

small bump on this old thread.

I have purchased a set of A052 for my car, for track purpose only. So far, i've tested them only on the wet.
They're very good on the wet. Best tyre i've purchased...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-12-2018, 10:12 AM

Replies: 51

Views: 18,058

Posted By vgarcin

Nope, not easy. The car is illegal for road...

Nope, not easy. The car is illegal for road driving, but there is some tolerance. Unfortunately, I am now way past this tolerance, as the modifications are very noticeable :-/

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-12-2018, 10:09 AM

Replies: 51

Views: 18,058

Posted By vgarcin

Coil overs are a perfect fit on a smooth track...

Coil overs are a perfect fit on a smooth track (which is what we have in France anyway)

For a daily drive, it’s totally unmanageable - way too stiff, not done for «*normal*» roads. The car has a...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-11-2018, 01:37 PM

Replies: 51

Views: 18,058

Posted By vgarcin

Thanks for the feedback :) I tracked it a lot...

Thanks for the feedback :)
I tracked it a lot already, though not yet in this final form.
I’ll try to get to magny cours in France before November....

Unfortunately my daily wheels just broke...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

10-10-2018, 04:16 PM

Replies: 51

Views: 18,058

Posted By vgarcin

Big update: aero package is installed, custom...

Big update: aero package is installed, custom paint job is done, wing is in place
A photo to illustrate:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f94/18/95/58/38/c10ae310.jpg

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

07-07-2018, 12:57 AM

Replies: 3

Fixed back Bucket Seat - brand comparison

Views: 2,380

Posted By vgarcin

it's not really answering the question, is it? ...

it's not really answering the question, is it?

I ended up hesitating between a race tech and a corbeau revenge X, and took the corbeau, mostly because I'm tall and that this seat can have custom...

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

07-04-2018, 10:50 AM

Replies: 3

Fixed back Bucket Seat - brand comparison

Views: 2,380

Posted By vgarcin

Fixed back Bucket Seat - brand comparison

I'm looking at FIA-approved fixed back fabric seats for my 86, and I would like to hear some educated comparisons and contrasts between the brands out there as far as cushioning comfort and design,...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

06-05-2018, 07:14 AM

Replies: 51

Views: 18,058

Posted By vgarcin

Final touch on the car are being installed, with...

Final touch on the car are being installed, with a full aero kit from InGs, and full interior.

Can't wait to have the car back on the track :)

Forum: Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting)

06-04-2018, 05:37 AM

Replies: 10

Nagisa Auto "D-LOCK" Super Low Seat Rail (Driver's side)

Views: 1,731

Posted By vgarcin

I see that the dimension between the 2 supports...

I see that the dimension between the 2 supports for your seat is 450mm

By how much was it "too wide" ?

Forum: Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting)

06-03-2018, 12:57 AM

Replies: 10

Nagisa Auto "D-LOCK" Super Low Seat Rail (Driver's side)

Views: 1,731

Posted By vgarcin

I’m interested What seat do you have that...

I’m interested

What seat do you have that does not work with those rails?

Forum: Forced Induction

09-15-2017, 11:26 AM

Replies: 1,372

Harrop TVS86 Owners Thread

Views: 387,924

Posted By vgarcin

For info, I ran the harrop with a full decat...

For info, I ran the harrop with a full decat exhaust (ace anaconda large size, fujitsubo, hks catback); and with a 80 mm pulley I was churning out 270whp on AKI93 - however i think that 20whp could...

Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)

08-14-2017, 04:25 AM

Replies: 54

I have Valenti headlights installed [Photos added]

Views: 50,381

Posted By vgarcin

Quick question. Is it still RHD only? No LHD...

Quick question. Is it still RHD only? No LHD available? What would be the difference between LHD and RHD anyway?

Forum: Forced Induction

06-27-2017, 11:58 AM

Replies: 36

Top supercharger kits for FRS?

Views: 71,591

Posted By vgarcin

Nicolas (Haddes) has a HKS v2. But as well full...

Nicolas (Haddes) has a HKS v2.
But as well full forged internals and a 2.1l stroker kit.

Not really your standard solution here.

Forum: Exterior Parts (Aero, Lighting, Etc.)

05-19-2017, 10:37 AM

Replies: 23

Devsport front splitter with rods frs/brz

Views: 9,087

Posted By vgarcin

So it is 130USD including rods +tax when new, and...

So it is 130USD including rods +tax when new, and they can ship

You sell it for 160USD and do not propose to ship.

I am utterly confused.

Forum: Member's Car Journals

05-16-2017, 09:57 AM

Replies: 51

Views: 18,058

Posted By vgarcin

You're damn right, i can't wait! I'm not on full...

You're damn right, i can't wait! I'm not on full slicks yet, but the current setup should prove to be really fast already.

I am not sure. May be a US shop has agreements with TMG?
In Europe,...

Forum: Member's Car Journals

05-16-2017, 07:22 AM

Replies: 380

GSpeed's 2015 BRZ- SCCA Super Touring Build

Views: 125,975

Posted By vgarcin

anything new?

anything new?

Forum: Member's Car Journals

05-16-2017, 04:19 AM

Replies: 51

Views: 18,058

Posted By vgarcin

Car is now reaching completion - only the aero is...

Car is now reaching completion - only the aero is pending (4 months waiting time from Voltex)
https://i58.servimg.com/u/f58/18/95/58/38/voitur10.jpg

A track session is planned on 28th May to test...

Forum: Forced Induction

05-09-2017, 04:03 PM

Replies: 1,372

Harrop TVS86 Owners Thread

Views: 387,924

Posted By vgarcin

It is the larger version of the anaconda. I'm a...

It is the larger version of the anaconda.
I'm a bit worried for the gearbox and the rods being honest, so i might delay the installation of a smaller pulley to next year (with a sequential gearbox...

Forum: Forced Induction

05-09-2017, 03:44 AM

Replies: 1,372

Harrop TVS86 Owners Thread

Views: 387,924

Posted By vgarcin

On my side, I've just finished the installation...

On my side, I've just finished the installation of my harrop kit.
80mm pulley, RON98 fuel (equivalent to AKI93/94), full decat exhaust (ACE anaconda header) and tune by delicious....

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