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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-25-2021, 03:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 285
Posted By JIM THEO
Dual HKS last version with new type welds here...

Dual HKS last version with new type welds here (first version welds failed), almost OEM noise but did a difference in the torque curve
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 02-07-2021, 05:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,078
Posted By JIM THEO
Usually...

Usually...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-04-2021, 03:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 666
Posted By JIM THEO
I know, we are on the same boat mate! If I was...

I know, we are on the same boat mate!
If I was in your position I'd choose Rogue headers along with a decat frontpipe as the HKS dual resonated (almost OEM noise wise) and a tuner around Europe.
I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-04-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 666
Posted By JIM THEO
The last OFT map doesn't mate at all with...

The last OFT map doesn't mate at all with European cars no matter if you have EL or UEL headers so better choose first your tuner and then decide what headers suit you!
Rogue headers is much like...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-29-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 240
Posted By JIM THEO
Buy the aftermarket one if you plan to fit it in...

Buy the aftermarket one if you plan to fit it in your basic BRZ, the tS has different mounting points in the middle:

ts draw stiffener:
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/swUAAOSwtfNfSDF0/s-l300.jpg...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-24-2021, 07:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 355
Posted By JIM THEO
Mine is 54mm also and my BRZ is MY18 EU...

Mine is 54mm also and my BRZ is MY18 EU (facelift)... probably AU, JDM, US facelift models with the red intake and new headers have 60mm center section
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-22-2021, 04:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 150
Posted By JIM THEO
Subaru chemicals (cleaners, greases, coolants, brake fluids etc) info

I don't know if it has posted before but has interesting info for every chemical products Subaru uses:
https://content.subarunet.com/snet/business/fixedops/subaru_chemicals/chemicals.htm
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-21-2021, 08:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,106
Posted By JIM THEO
From the photos this one looks better but...

From the photos this one looks better but classic, I am sure live the BRZ one will be better and more European like
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-12-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,196
Posted By JIM THEO
I had no time to look at the log files actually

I had no time to look at the log files actually
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-12-2021, 08:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,196
Posted By JIM THEO
That's why I told you to try a new MAF, at full...

That's why I told you to try a new MAF, at full throttle the car uses open loop mixtures so no need for MAF corrections
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 01-09-2021, 07:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,196
Posted By JIM THEO
Common symptom when MAF sensor has problem in...

Common symptom when MAF sensor has problem in Subarus.
Cone filters, excessive oil in the filters, vibration etc can cause MAF degradation, try a MAF from a fellow car and see if this is your issue!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-07-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By JIM THEO
https://youtu.be/nof8DiSx0y8?t=2 My manual...

https://youtu.be/nof8DiSx0y8?t=2

My manual states clearly "Add injector cleaner every 15.000kms" and I am using "Mannol intake valve cleaner" which has similar composition with Subaru upper engine...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-06-2021, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 472
Posted By JIM THEO
Percentage of port injection and carbon build up

Most of the known and accredited professional mappers for our platform reduce the amount of port injection below 20-30% and this available only at high rpms, and I wonder, why no-one complains for...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-04-2021, 05:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 913
Posted By JIM THEO
The two curves in the middle of the long straight...

The two curves in the middle of the long straight part of the yellow OEM bar gives increased torsional rigidity compared with a same diameter straight bar.
Besides the GR one was introduced before...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-31-2020, 06:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,070
Posted By JIM THEO
UEL for sound and boxer character, EL for...

UEL for sound and boxer character, EL for power-midrange torque!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-29-2020, 04:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 180
Posted By JIM THEO
Actually I asked the length of the OEM brake...

Actually I asked the length of the OEM brake lines but as I bought a set of Goodridge problem solved!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-28-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,543
Posted By JIM THEO
I haven't finished my remap with Zach so no extra...

I haven't finished my remap with Zach so no extra charge for me.
My personal opinion based on a friends dyno is that it helps especially in torque dip and throttle response, otherwise I don't expect...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-28-2020, 04:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,149
Posted By JIM THEO
IT'S so much faster than the previous model... ...

IT'S so much faster than the previous model...
https://youtu.be/Jo0g3SSHWhk?t=263
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-28-2020, 02:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 180
Posted By JIM THEO
Your help - brake lines size

Problem solved please delete
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-27-2020, 07:11 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,948
Posted By JIM THEO
I don't think Wilwood and AP kits are comparable,...

I don't think Wilwood and AP kits are comparable, I once fitted Wilwood 6 pots in my Impreza GT MY00 an were very flexible, calipers and brackets, I replaced them with Prodrive Alcons and the...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-27-2020, 09:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 427
Posted By JIM THEO
ACE headers heat wrapped almost stock noise...

ACE headers heat wrapped almost stock noise levels, much improved torque dip area.
I am going to replace the frontpipe with the HKS dual resonated for the same exact reason, low noise levels while I...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-27-2020, 04:39 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 1,948
Posted By JIM THEO
And you are happy with them? I fitted once the...

And you are happy with them?
I fitted once the Wilwood 6 pots on Impreza GT MY00 and they were very flexible, brackets and calipers, although much lighter than everything else.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-26-2020, 06:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,966
Posted By JIM THEO
Understood, each one needs are different...

Understood, each one needs are different especially for road use as mine.
Bear in mind I replaced my Ohlins for the tS MY18 suspension and if I'll change again in the future shocks I may try the B6...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-25-2020, 01:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,966
Posted By JIM THEO
I should have told you my opinion from the...

I should have told you my opinion from the beginning, don't choose coilovers for road use, a good road setup is much better imho!
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-24-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 631
Posted By JIM THEO
Once I commented here that ACE longtube 4>2>1...

Once I commented here that ACE longtube 4>2>1 headers, due to very good scavenging, are less noisy than other headers and been told is non relative... although I know sound and gases travel the same...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-23-2020, 10:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 915
Posted By JIM THEO
With the Pink tS or the OEM springs?

With the Pink tS or the OEM springs?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-22-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 915
Posted By JIM THEO
When you have the money and a reasonable amount...

When you have the money and a reasonable amount of miles...:thumbup:

I am sure that B6 are an upgrade over OEM Sachs, the question is do they work better with OEM pinks?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-22-2020, 11:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 915
Posted By JIM THEO
Thanks, I thought you have a BRZ non tS and an...

Thanks, I thought you have a BRZ non tS and an Impreza STI.
By the way tS pinks are almost linear compared with other springs, aftermarket STI (Bilstein) pinks included
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-22-2020, 10:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 915
Posted By JIM THEO
I mean for someone with tS and a lot of miles...

I mean for someone with tS and a lot of miles that wants Sachs replacements
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-21-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 915
Posted By JIM THEO
Do Bilstein B6s work better than the OEM tS Sachs...

Do Bilstein B6s work better than the OEM tS Sachs (MY18) with the tS pink springs?
I have read for some reason front springs on B6 sit higher so car has height difference, is it right?
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