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Forum: Engine Swaps 02-18-2024, 11:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,891
Posted By Nick Dugdale
Thanks for the update! What size / brand radiator...

Thanks for the update! What size / brand radiator are you running for the EZ30? I see a few out there with two outlets on top but are ~$650. Worth it? Radiator from KOBE...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-10-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,926
Posted By Nick Dugdale
*UPDATE* I have plans for a motor swap this...

*UPDATE* I have plans for a motor swap this season. Still have my sights locked on NASA TT5/ST5 competition end of year.

True FA20 weight below:
Here is the FA20 out of the 2015 BRZ sporting an...
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-10-2024, 07:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,891
Posted By Nick Dugdale
Any more updates on the swap? I am...

Any more updates on the swap?

I am committing to the nations first EZ30R swap in a Subaru BRZ for road race competition in the USA. I have yet to see any 86's in the US run an EZ30/36 for hill...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-10-2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 36,125
Posted By Nick Dugdale
*CONFIRMED* Here is the FA20 out of the 2015 BRZ...

*CONFIRMED* Here is the FA20 out of the 2015 BRZ sporting an 10lb aftermarket flywheel and OEM clutch still on the engine.

Weight excludes fluids, AC compressor (+10lb) , injector covers (+5lb)...
Forum: Software Tuning 01-01-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 999
Posted By Nick Dugdale
What would be the advantages of going with LINK...

What would be the advantages of going with LINK vs lets say Haltech 2500 for a motor swap situation?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-19-2023, 01:50 AM
Replies: 698
Views: 204,974
Posted By Nick Dugdale
2023 NASA Championships at PittRace in the TT5...

2023 NASA Championships at PittRace in the TT5 Subaru BRZ. Finally made it to my first NASA Champs event and stoked to make it out to yet another new track. PittRace marks my 15th track driven in the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-05-2023, 11:56 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 33,824
Posted By Nick Dugdale
We had some big names in this thread. Exactly 10...

We had some big names in this thread. Exactly 10 years later I come to revive it.

Second season racing the 2015 Subaru BRZ on Hoosier R7 and Maxxis RC1.

Current Setup:
2,650 lb MCW (Ratio:...
Forum: Engine Swaps 04-16-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 16,834
Posted By Nick Dugdale
It has been done in 2022 and does work. ...

It has been done in 2022 and does work.

Swapping a Honda K24 into the 86 has been nothing but a disaster chasing problem after problem and personally witnessing about a dozen blow up in S2000's,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-16-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 391,285
Posted By Nick Dugdale
Nicks Official BRZ/GT86 weight sheet ...

Nicks Official BRZ/GT86 weight sheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1boQCmF3v2AfaJFJCD2wu9w6OOPWRGyQnyNgVmrXJUjc/edit?usp=sharing)

This link will answer many of your questions as it...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-16-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,926
Posted By Nick Dugdale
The MAXXIS RC-1's are great compounds for the...

The MAXXIS RC-1's are great compounds for the money. I just wished they worked for my driving style and overall class setup especially running in warmer climates.

From a comparison stand point...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-16-2023, 03:28 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,926
Posted By Nick Dugdale
2023 NASA TT season update This season I was...

2023 NASA TT season update

This season I was able to achieve my (2,550lb) mcw in the Subaru BRZ for NASA TT5. From my understanding this is a milestone that hasn't been reached before within the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-15-2023, 09:15 PM
Replies: 698
Views: 204,974
Posted By Nick Dugdale
Nick Dugdale Sebring International Speedway ...

Nick Dugdale
Sebring International Speedway
NASA TT5 - Track Record
Notes: 16HC Hoosier R7, E85, 2,650MCW, Wish I had the splitter
IG: nikko.zc6

https://youtu.be/vwnjVwVhplA
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-25-2022, 04:54 PM
Replies: 698
Views: 204,974
Posted By Nick Dugdale
Same form man.

Same form man.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-18-2022, 11:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,926
Posted By Nick Dugdale
Dave looks like he is saying the RC-1 is the...

Dave looks like he is saying the RC-1 is the obvious choice.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-17-2022, 10:36 PM
Replies: 698
Views: 204,974
Posted By Nick Dugdale
I recently came across an epic Google Sheets...

I recently came across an epic Google Sheets database which lists all 86 track records and hot laps with video / photo evidence attached to each submission for verification.

[Here is the 86 track...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-17-2022, 12:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,926
Posted By Nick Dugdale
Here is my official live updated 86 weight sheet...

Here is my official live updated 86 weight sheet - (Google Sheets Document (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1boQCmF3v2AfaJFJCD2wu9w6OOPWRGyQnyNgVmrXJUjc/edit?usp=sharing))

I'll be updating...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-17-2022, 12:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,926
Posted By Nick Dugdale
Appreciate it. These shims are in spec with OEM...

Appreciate it. These shims are in spec with OEM shields down to the thousandths.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-16-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,716
Posted By Nick Dugdale
Opie I had no idea you blew the trans too!?! ...

Opie I had no idea you blew the trans too!?!
Might be one of your roughest visits to Sebring yet in the 86.

Killer lap tho! How did you like the Hoosier R7's on a cool track? They hooooook! ...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-16-2022, 08:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,926
Posted By Nick Dugdale
Rear brake rotor shield delete must be swapped...

Rear brake rotor shield delete must be swapped for a similar thickness 'shim plate' in order to maintain adequate distance for the wheel speed sensor to recognize / read the magnetic servo axial ring...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-16-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,926
Posted By Nick Dugdale
December 2022 has been a super busy month fixing...

December 2022 has been a super busy month fixing and prepping the car for the NASA 2023 TT season. Parts are on order awaiting arrival and fenders and bumpers are coming out of paint ready to be...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-16-2022, 09:20 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 170,675
Posted By Nick Dugdale
Guys I know you said it would be a time consuming...

Guys I know you said it would be a time consuming labor intensive task to slim down and create these sleek wiring harnesses but I NEED one for my NASA TT/ST prepped Subaru BRZ. I am on a mission to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-28-2022, 11:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,926
Posted By Nick Dugdale
I am gutting the OEM doors this week (with...

I am gutting the OEM doors this week (with removal of passenger OEM door beam.) Standby for aprox weight savings.

Lexan windows from P4P going in once my new nut-sert tool arrives in the mail....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-28-2022, 02:59 AM
Replies: 34
Sticky: 86 Lap Records
Views: 8,720
Posted By Nick Dugdale
I participated in the Google Sheets 86 track...

I participated in the Google Sheets 86 track records. Excellent idea! Spread the word.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-28-2022, 12:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,926
Posted By Nick Dugdale
There are many advantages to choosing the RUCA...

There are many advantages to choosing the RUCA over the RLCA. It seems unjust to penalize the 'Racer-X RUCA' for using a spherical joint when in fact the 'OEM RUCA' uses a spherical joint in the same...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-27-2022, 01:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,926
Posted By Nick Dugdale
2023 NASA TT5 rules are about to be finalized....

2023 NASA TT5 rules are about to be finalized. The car is going to see some changes for next season.

Gutting the doors next week. Let's see how much weight we can take out.

Weight info on...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-03-2022, 11:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,386
Posted By Nick Dugdale
This is a super exciting series that has been...

This is a super exciting series that has been announced for the US. I will be buying a few of these for my personal 'motorsports business' whenever they become available. Considering my drivers meet...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-13-2022, 08:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,926
Posted By Nick Dugdale
You can find my TT5 paperwork submissions HERE...

You can find my TT5 paperwork submissions HERE (https://airtable.com/shrtuIZcugofvmCJZ/tblzOXuQ6j4GJh4nT/viwxBfXhyOtKtf81C)
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-13-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,926
Posted By Nick Dugdale
Once the cage goes in, potentially. Would...

Once the cage goes in, potentially.

Would love to link up with a composites manufacture for this however.
Pricey indeed!

Gutting doors for now to see where that gets me.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-07-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,926
Posted By Nick Dugdale
This is exactly why I am looking for the official...

This is exactly why I am looking for the official weight of the BRZ steering column with the EPS motor on it. Could be the best kept secret to eliminating that extra bit of weight on a track build....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-06-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,926
Posted By Nick Dugdale
Thank you Lutfy, Your personal build sounds...

Thank you Lutfy,

Your personal build sounds great!

I recently moved up to East TN from FL and will be running predominately within the NASA SE and GL regions. I will be driving with NASA SE at...
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