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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-03-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,126
Posted By g e
I need to get past the breakin period before I...

I need to get past the breakin period before I can discover this car’s capabilities. It will be a challenge to keep the RPMs under 4,000. I found an alert function that will help.

Turned off lots...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-03-2024, 12:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,696
Posted By Prodigalson
FRS/86/BRZ-The modern age Datsun 240Z; tryin' to make it better w/OEM parts

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=226367&stc=1&d=1733243080

August 10th of this year, I purchased my 4th FRS/86/BRZ. It's a 2013 FRS with 78,500 miles. Valve spring...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-30-2024, 07:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,126
Posted By g e
New BRZ Gen 2

Today I bought a 2024 Ltd. This replaces a 2013 Ltd I bought 11 years ago this month. It’s something I’ve been idly thinking about for a few months.

I turn 70 on Tuesday and I thought I should...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-08-2024, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By TylerLieberman
'24 GR86 Daily / HPDE / Time Attack / TE37 Obsession

Welp, it's round 3.

Been on this forum for a long time now, and I've documented my two previous cars.

My first one back in 2013
https://live.staticflickr.com/7502/15961618086_2237d105c4_b.jpg...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-31-2024, 05:32 AM
Replies: 13,454
Views: 3,099,977
Posted By Captain Snooze
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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-21-2024, 11:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,933
Posted By Frost
UPDATE: Formula Delta FA24 Pan Testing and Development News!

http://youtu.be/HyzjSvi0WKk

Update on the development of our solution towards the FA24 oil starvation on right hand corners!

TLDR:
- Details on new pan: fitment, etc.
- Status of new pan:...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-12-2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 13,623
Posted By humfrz
For your aging years of driving, I would suggest...

For your aging years of driving, I would suggest a mid sized SUV.

* AT so you don't get confused.
* Large windshield and windows so you can see better.
* Sets up high so you can see better and...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-01-2024, 07:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,509
Posted By grippgoat
Sorry I missed this. I'll ping Essex and see what...

Sorry I missed this. I'll ping Essex and see what they say. With brembos returning as a factory option, maybe they'll be easier to come by.

However, I recently did a track day with fresh new XR2...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-25-2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,016
Posted By gshopper
looking for 'fun' fires for HPDE

Not sure where to post this, so please forgive/ ignore multiple posts
Most tire discussions center on grip, longevity, heat tolerance, and price. While all these are important, very few...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-02-2024, 12:25 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 55,077
Posted By Jyn
Added a half cage, containment seat, and Sparco...

Added a half cage, containment seat, and Sparco wheel.


Also dropped an FA24 into my first gen chassis to celebrate 10 years with the car.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-14-2024, 10:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,130
Posted By Frost
Upgraded Oil Pan Development - Formula Delta

Hi folks!

As some of you may know, my buddy and I made a video regarding the real issue on the FA24 and its lubrication problems specifically on right hand turns.

We've got a prototype pan in...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-14-2024, 03:50 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 61,564
Posted By villainous_frx
Ticked off 276,000 km on the odometer. "New"...

Ticked off 276,000 km on the odometer.
"New" for now is stock suspension with my STI wheels for the Out of Province Inspection. Which the car failed for... an alignment as "it pulls a bit left",...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-15-2024, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1,340
Views: 336,080
Posted By zeal86
The following pics are of the progress I'm making...

The following pics are of the progress I'm making with the second FR-S' engine bay.

Everything is coming together nicely. I will post pics of the before and after of this FR-S' engine bay in the...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-14-2024, 07:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,820
Posted By Frost
FA24 oil starvation explained

Ok, after seeing all the half information on what's going on with the FA24 and them blowing up on the track, a friend and I decided to put our money where our mouth is and do a proper investigation....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-29-2024, 03:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,452
Posted By tyler_win_photo
You would want toe in for stability in the rear....

You would want toe in for stability in the rear. 1/32 to 1/16. Not sure what a "pro alignment" entails. But adding some sort of camber adjustment in the front helps tremendously. -2 degrees for the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-23-2024, 12:02 PM
Replies: 1,340
Views: 336,080
Posted By zeal86
It's been a while...way too long actually! ...

It's been a while...way too long actually!

So life took over...kids in general plus kid's practices, games, coaching, training for new job(s), lack of motivation, etc...led me to stray from my...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 06-22-2024, 01:41 AM
Replies: 13,454
Views: 3,099,977
Posted By humfrz
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Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-18-2024, 08:42 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 21,540
Posted By autoracer86
So after 8 track days on 215/45/17 Pilot Spot 4 I...

So after 8 track days on 215/45/17 Pilot Spot 4 I am upgrading to a semi slick(200tw) tire. The new setup is Braid full race A 17x8 ET35 with a 225/45/17 Potenza Race tire. I am very excited for my...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-06-2024, 01:51 AM
Replies: 370
Views: 123,630
Posted By MrSkubi
This is 100% true - I'm based in Europe where...

This is 100% true - I'm based in Europe where those parts are supposed to be stocked and made and those wait times are just joke to me. The only reason I got Brembo GT kit instead of something AP...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-05-2024, 11:44 AM
Replies: 370
Views: 123,630
Posted By Pat
Sorry to hear you're dealing with this. ...

Sorry to hear you're dealing with this. Regardless of who's fault it is, $800 and a five week wait really sucks. That's just poor service. Especially when supporting a customer that is willing to...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-03-2024, 11:25 AM
Replies: 370
Views: 123,630
Posted By MrSkubi
Installed Brembo GT Kit from my previous BRZ and...

Installed Brembo GT Kit from my previous BRZ and stripped caliper mounting bracket thread while torqueing it down :bonk:
Anyway it fits stock 18' wheels with 5mm spacer quite well - it could...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-02-2024, 08:56 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 85,532
Posted By FTemplar
Sorry for the lack of updates, but nothing major...

Sorry for the lack of updates, but nothing major was done to the car in several years... it has gone through another wrap and i'm gonna need a new wrap this summer as well, but I always try to find a...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-20-2024, 09:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,509
Posted By grippgoat
So I went to the track again on May 17th. ...

So I went to the track again on May 17th.

Changes to the car were:
- New Bridgestone RE-71RS tires, instead of well-used Goodyear SuperCar 3R tires. Same size and wheels.
- Cobalt XR2 front pads...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-13-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,165
Posted By blsfrs
Yes, it "was" a built engine. Manley rods, JE...

Yes, it "was" a built engine. Manley rods, JE pistons, Element Tuning big valve heads.

Among the chunks of shredded metal, we found bits of piston rings and a couple of "c" clips that I assume...
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 05-02-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,347
Posted By LRNAD90
It was sold on BAT on 3/10/24.....

It was sold on BAT on 3/10/24.. (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2015-subaru-brz-7/)

Assuming it was the owner posting this, sadly there will be no response..

"Hi @forrest280z and everyone at...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-01-2024, 09:24 PM
Replies: 370
Views: 123,630
Posted By Busybee
Received everything for the spare tire. Just need...

Received everything for the spare tire. Just need the tire on the wheel and a balance.

Installed the GR aero stabiling cover, GR oil filling Cap, GR door handle protector (didn’t expect such a...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-16-2024, 03:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,509
Posted By grippgoat
After the previous track day, where I was...

After the previous track day, where I was fighting a loose car, I took off the 19mm rear sway and put the stock 14mm back on. I also lowered my rear spring perches 5mm, because the car had over 10mm...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-13-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,584
Posted By DustinS
$500 V35A? GR86 Build

Last year I had to sell my FRS that I had owned for almost 10 years. We had been through a turbo kit (ended in blown engine), a 418ci LS swap, and ended our time together with a self built high...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-08-2024, 12:38 AM
Replies: 1,518
Views: 345,423
Posted By nextcar
There is very little preload on the springs. If...

There is very little preload on the springs. If you remove the nut on the top of the struts whlie the car is on the ground and jack up the front end slowly, the tophats separate easily. You will have...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-10-2024, 05:57 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 60,850
Posted By RedReplicant
I wanted to add some color to the car so I...

I wanted to add some color to the car so I grabbed some of the STI mirror covers from Japan

https://i.imgur.com/iGk3zdJ.jpeg

New window net and new Schroth harness went into the car, still...
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