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Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-10-2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,328
Posted By TheBoss77
Installed Verus Engineering Hood Louvers to lower...

Installed Verus Engineering Hood Louvers to lower under-hood temperature. No rain guards, will see if this was a wise decision.


...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-07-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,328
Posted By TheBoss77
I haven't decided yet. Still running stock tires...

I haven't decided yet. Still running stock tires until they wear out.


But I heard good things about RS4s
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-05-2023, 10:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,328
Posted By TheBoss77
Another season of racing is in full swing. ...

Another season of racing is in full swing.

Shrunk the battery. About 20lbs weight saving, and no fear of battery leaks


Used this thread as an inspiration to build the battery bracket, took a...
Forum: CANADA 01-30-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 2,251
Views: 457,699
Posted By TheBoss77
What are you looking for to get done? I've...

What are you looking for to get done?

I've used TireCraft which is currently on Weber/University for over 15 years for a lot of work when I needed a hoist. Back then they were known as TireCo on...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-18-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,328
Posted By TheBoss77
Took a little break from racing over the hot...

Took a little break from racing over the hot summer months but now I'm back at it.

Few mods added since:

- Fumoto valve for easy and quick oil changes
- Whiteline front camber bolts maxed out...
Forum: CANADA 07-06-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2,251
Views: 457,699
Posted By TheBoss77
Back in the day my old car group used to meet up...

Back in the day my old car group used to meet up at Timmies parking lot on Ottawa and King every Sunday. It's a large parking lot, popular gathering spot for cars and bikes.
Forum: CANADA 07-06-2022, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2,251
Views: 457,699
Posted By TheBoss77
Let's get one organized. Would be great to see...

Let's get one organized. Would be great to see some of the modded 86s in the area, keep seeing enough of them on the local streets
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-25-2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,328
Posted By TheBoss77
Since I started racing this car I always thought...

Since I started racing this car I always thought that there's A LOT of body roll through the turns, especially when going through the S turn. But the suspension feels very stiff going over bumps as I...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-25-2022, 09:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,328
Posted By TheBoss77
I'm currently on stock rims and tires. I hear a...

I'm currently on stock rims and tires. I hear a lot about Hankook RS4 tires being the next logical step and that's what I'm looking at. The OEM tires are getting to the point where they should be...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-18-2022, 07:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,328
Posted By TheBoss77
Day 2 at TMP: Temperature: 25C (50kph wind)...

Day 2 at TMP:

Temperature: 25C (50kph wind)
Tire Pressure: 40PSI hot

https://youtu.be/vaHCQ_alz4w

At 25C ambient temperature, oil cooler was keeping up and keeping the oil pretty...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-18-2022, 07:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,328
Posted By TheBoss77
Installed the new quiet Subaru exhaust hangers...

Installed the new quiet Subaru exhaust hangers (44066AJ010) to try to tame the exhaust. It still sounds like ass so the stock muffler went back on.

Rear brakes got Hawk Ceramic brake pad upgrade....
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-01-2022, 05:59 AM
Replies: 651
Views: 67,167
Posted By TheBoss77
What did I just watch?

What did I just watch?
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-31-2022, 10:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,963
Posted By TheBoss77
I'm willing to bet that they will use this car to...

I'm willing to bet that they will use this car to remake Back to The Future
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-31-2022, 04:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,963
Posted By TheBoss77
Sleek design, but completely missed the mark by...

Sleek design, but completely missed the mark by adding too many seats but it would probably be a fun car to drive after some serious weight loss. Makes me wonder if DMC will incorporate some hidden...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-31-2022, 03:27 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,328
Posted By TheBoss77
Mini-VCI Cable with Toyota TechStream 16 arrived...

Mini-VCI Cable with Toyota TechStream 16 arrived yesterday. Having some trouble connecting to the vehicle.


I'm running the software inside a Windows 7 32bit virtual machine on VMware...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-30-2022, 06:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,800
Posted By TheBoss77
Glad you finally got it off, pal. After spending...

Glad you finally got it off, pal. After spending some time wrenching on this car, I found myself thinking the exact same thing at least few times.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-29-2022, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 912
Posted By TheBoss77
I can't hear the exhaust over the vibration of...

I can't hear the exhaust over the vibration of the exhaust so I will do what Bubba suggest, pass on my thanks to Bubba? ;)
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-29-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 912
Posted By TheBoss77
Need help with exhaust rattle

Swapped stock exhaust for catless uel headers, overpipe and axleback exhaust. This vibration happens during cold start and when driving with the engine is under load. The headers are wrapped and tied...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-29-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,328
Posted By TheBoss77
Picked up a good condition Axleback exhaust from...

Picked up a good condition Axleback exhaust from Facebook marketplace. Quick and easy swap, the stock muffler is absolutely massive on this thing!



Having some vibration issue in the exhaust...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-28-2022, 07:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,328
Posted By TheBoss77
Spent some time buttoning up the car. All sensors...

Spent some time buttoning up the car. All sensors relocated and transmission temp sensor installed. Even with the oil temp probe directly in the oil galley, temperature is still off from what OBD is...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-26-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,603
Posted By TheBoss77
You're going to be attaching this header to the...

You're going to be attaching this header to the engine block on one end and the overpipe on the other end, you'll need two bolts for the header/overpipe connection. I am not entirely sure which bolts...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-26-2022, 07:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,603
Posted By TheBoss77
You don't remove them, you leave them in there....

You don't remove them, you leave them in there. Whatever overpipe you're attaching it to, you will need bolts and nuts to secure them together.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-21-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By TheBoss77
In the end, I'll keep trying until I get the...

In the end, I'll keep trying until I get the results I want ;)
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-21-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,328
Posted By TheBoss77
I like this. I would just take out the entire fog...

I like this. I would just take out the entire fog light insert and cut the wheel well plastic to match. I saw some guys at the track with holes cut right into the bumper and hood for more venting....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-20-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By TheBoss77
Thanks, but I'm already running oil temp sensor...

Thanks, but I'm already running oil temp sensor in the galley. Can't use the Tee there because the oil temp readings are way off from what OBD is reporting.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-20-2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By TheBoss77
Thanks, but I ended up buying an adapter with...

Thanks, but I ended up buying an adapter with BSPT male, BSPT female and NPT female. That way the stock pressure sensor will fit correctly. It's coming from China so it's going to be a while.

...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-20-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By TheBoss77
I'm just glad that there's a reasonable...

I'm just glad that there's a reasonable explanation for the issue and it's not me going crazy or senile. The temp sensor is the one with the longer probe, the pressure sensors are short, definitely...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-20-2022, 05:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By TheBoss77
Gotcha! Thank you. I'll see if I can find a BPST...

Gotcha! Thank you. I'll see if I can find a BPST to NPT splitter.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-20-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By TheBoss77
Both of them are 1/8 NPT

Both of them are 1/8 NPT
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-20-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,137
Posted By TheBoss77
Stumped: Oil pressure switch port

This one has me a bit confused. I'm trying to re-purpose the oil pressure port on the engine to add an aftermarket sensor by using a splitter-T. For whatever reason the fitting will not screw into...
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