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Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 01-23-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 963
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
Valley Forge Subaru enthusiasts meet and pre-meet

Hey guys for those of you in the area there is going to be a Subaru meet in the Valley Forge park on Sunday January 29th. Before that we're having a little cars and coffee inspired event and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-12-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,519
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
Most dealers can get the shims next day, that's...

Most dealers can get the shims next day, that's typically what we do and they always have the shims either in stock or next day from a local warehouse.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 08-11-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 15,146
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
24's not bad all things considered.

24's not bad all things considered.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-02-2016, 03:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,440
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
Sometimes the pinion bearing comes off just fine...

Sometimes the pinion bearing comes off just fine but we typically replace them anyway mostly for peace of mind. It's a lot of work and money to go back through there and replace it again if you find...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 06-02-2016, 09:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 38,140
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
For what it's worth we put Motul in everything,...

For what it's worth we put Motul in everything, 8100 goes in most of the street cars and the 300v in all the race cars we service.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-02-2016, 09:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,741
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
Worst case this time of year a lot of shops have...

Worst case this time of year a lot of shops have free/cheap A/C diag prices to get you in the door, you could have them check it real quick to make sure the pressures are correct.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-01-2016, 11:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,080
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
Will these be SCCA legal for running without bars?

Will these be SCCA legal for running without bars?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-01-2016, 11:09 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,068
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
I'll jump in here with another vote for wheel...

I'll jump in here with another vote for wheel straps. I use those on the race car both on the wheels and on the lca's in the rear depending on what's in my way.
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-01-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 42,038
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
To me that's kind of the beauty of the...

To me that's kind of the beauty of the supercharger setup, you've got a very clear ceiling to your power instead of constantly thinking "oh I could just tune the boost up a bit or pop a slightly...
Forum: Engine Swaps 05-31-2016, 03:47 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 42,038
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
For your goals with the car as far as a medium...

For your goals with the car as far as a medium power fairly reliable platform you might want to consider doing a small turbo or a supercharger setup. That'll put you right in the sweet spot of...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-31-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,605
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
There are plenty of competitively priced brake...

There are plenty of competitively priced brake kits that are tailor made for our cars. Trying to reverse engineer a mount for a caliper setup that isn't made for these cars isn't advisable. Like...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-27-2016, 10:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,149
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
The only thing we've seen make a difference is...

The only thing we've seen make a difference is using gold heat tape on the intake pipe and manifold, even then it was only a few degrees.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-25-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,432
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
Most chain tire stores will be able to program...

Most chain tire stores will be able to program the sensor to the car. They tend to be pretty cheap too.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-24-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,247
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
Typically when putting in a motor of questionable...

Typically when putting in a motor of questionable origin we'll warm the car up and then dump that oil just to clear out anything that may have made it's way in there as well.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-23-2016, 09:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,110
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
The first thing you want to look at is your brake...

The first thing you want to look at is your brake rotor, then check the wheel bearing and lower control arm. All and all though it sounds like you got incredibly lucky in both safety and damages.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-20-2016, 04:30 PM
Replies: 683
Views: 362,330
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
looks like some great progress, Can't wait to see...

looks like some great progress, Can't wait to see them on the car.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-18-2016, 01:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,613
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
Clever solution, I like it.

Clever solution, I like it.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-14-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,429
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
Not exactly your target demographic but we've got...

Not exactly your target demographic but we've got all Motul products in the race car, knock on wood we haven't had any issues yet with the trans and the diff issues were mainly from trying to run a...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-11-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,265
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
Yeah any time you erase a code, clear the ecu or...

Yeah any time you erase a code, clear the ecu or take the battery off for more than a minute or two the ecu will need to relearn the throttle, so that part is normal.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-11-2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,265
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
Is the car lowered a lot? As for the dead spot...

Is the car lowered a lot? As for the dead spot that's pretty typical after clearing the ecu, the ecu is trying to re-learn the throttle plate position right after you clear it.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-09-2016, 05:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,698
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
This, If your motor blew you can bet we're not...

This, If your motor blew you can bet we're not putting a new one in unless there's a new oil cooler attached.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-09-2016, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,508
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
And just a heads up radroach, if anyone tries to...

And just a heads up radroach, if anyone tries to sell you spark plug wires to improve the performance, run away and never go back to them. Every now and then we get customers saying that so and so...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-09-2016, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,453
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
We always wrap them with the DEI Titanium wrap,...

We always wrap them with the DEI Titanium wrap, good stuff and much easier to use than the standard wrap.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-04-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,485
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
This, it's nothing to worry about and super easy...

This, it's nothing to worry about and super easy to take care of.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-04-2016, 05:13 PM
Replies: 832
Views: 292,232
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
The best thing we've found with these brakes is...

The best thing we've found with these brakes is that you can abuse them all day long (or in our case 12 hours straight) and not need to worry about heat.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2016, 02:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,415
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
While we don't run on super wide slicks (245...

While we don't run on super wide slicks (245 Hoosier R7's square) we haven't had any issues with wheel bearings yet. The car has about 1500 race miles and 600 street miles on it all on the original...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-28-2016, 08:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,389
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
A lot of ideas for engine swaps of new/newer...

A lot of ideas for engine swaps of new/newer engines into the brz are based on coming across that motor in good condition cheaply and having some decent wiring skills. If that were the case it would...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 04-27-2016, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,920
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
You can always sell a kidney and get a hollinger

You can always sell a kidney and get a hollinger
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-25-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 33,831
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
Do'h wow I completely spaced out on that one. ...

Do'h wow I completely spaced out on that one. Sorry guys it's been a crazy long weekend.
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-25-2016, 10:50 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 47,528
Posted By Gear_One_Performance
That thing looks like a blast! You guys did a...

That thing looks like a blast! You guys did a fantastic job.
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