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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-04-2024, 10:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 337
Posted By Spuds
It'll probably be inconsistent when launching,...

It'll probably be inconsistent when launching, but probably won't actually damage anything.

Edit: ahhh, late to the party again... I was offline for a few days lol...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 10-01-2024, 12:34 AM
Replies: 2,330
Views: 391,879
Posted By Spuds
Phew! Back (alive) from Louder Than Life in...

Phew! Back (alive) from Louder Than Life in Louisville KY. Saw the hockey stick cone and was like fuuuuuuuuuuu... Hope all of our southern friends are doing ok.

Anyway, after many lineup changes...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-20-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 13,376
Views: 2,992,688
Posted By Spuds
The comment below the picture.

The comment below the picture.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-18-2024, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13,376
Views: 2,992,688
Posted By Spuds
Awww I have a copycat

Awww I have a copycat
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-17-2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 13,376
Views: 2,992,688
Posted By Spuds
Physics, mostly. :)

Physics, mostly. :)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-16-2024, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By Spuds
If it's not turning over at all, you probably...

If it's not turning over at all, you probably have an electrical problem, likely the battery or some connection to the battery. Aftermarket headers increase engine bay heat (those factory heat...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-16-2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 45,535
Posted By Spuds
Ok so new ride height and alignment numbers,...

Ok so new ride height and alignment numbers, millimeters from center of wheel to arch, and degrees:

Empty, no trunk junk, 1/4 tank of gas:
FL: 341.5 FR: 339.5
RL: 347 RR: 345

F Toe:...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-11-2024, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,304
Posted By Spuds
Lol there's no video or pictures on how to lift...

Lol there's no video or pictures on how to lift and support my other car (a modern Buick) anywhere on the internet or official service manuals. Literally best there is says to lift and support it...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-08-2024, 10:03 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 45,535
Posted By Spuds
Ok learned some hard lessons about roll center. ...

Ok learned some hard lessons about roll center. At the lower-than-expected ride height, the car would be really lazy up front and not really fun to drive at all, then understeer as it leaned over...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-07-2024, 03:41 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,924
Posted By Spuds
You know, that would certainly explain the camber...

You know, that would certainly explain the camber problem. Yes, just used the OE bolts in the proper locations.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-07-2024, 01:37 AM
Replies: 10,705
Views: 1,463,818
Posted By Spuds
It is indeed a through hole. I suppose I could...

It is indeed a through hole. I suppose I could run a smaller bolt through it for the moment.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 09-07-2024, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10,705
Views: 1,463,818
Posted By Spuds
Attention mechanically competent people: ...

Attention mechanically competent people:

Hypothetically, if you clogged/cross threaded a captive (welded on) m8-1.25 nut in a place that was really hard to drill out but only had 3/4 turn of good...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-05-2024, 05:50 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 45,535
Posted By Spuds
Long time no update. Last time I adjusted...

Long time no update.

Last time I adjusted height was way back here:
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3575189&postcount=128

That's roughly 352mm. Now my ride heights are...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-17-2024, 03:57 AM
Replies: 10,705
Views: 1,463,818
Posted By Spuds
Lol did his account just stop working? That...

Lol did his account just stop working? That would make me sad.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-17-2024, 03:56 AM
Replies: 10,705
Views: 1,463,818
Posted By Spuds
Nah, thinking about it more, it's probably just...

Nah, thinking about it more, it's probably just the pads. Probably didn't wash them very well...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-16-2024, 11:07 PM
Replies: 10,705
Views: 1,463,818
Posted By Spuds
Sorry to bring up car talk, but the detailing...

Sorry to bring up car talk, but the detailing section is dead and I'm frustrated. I think I'm going to give up on using megs205 polish. I just cannot get it to stop hazing today. It behaves...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-30-2024, 07:56 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 56,705
Posted By Spuds
I'm sure they handle winter just fine. It's the...

I'm sure they handle winter just fine. It's the salt they can't handle.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 07-30-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 681
Views: 119,721
Posted By Spuds
My peppers are always small. Tomato plants have...

My peppers are always small. Tomato plants have recovered from the squirrelpocolypse though. Getting a basket like that every day or two.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-24-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 743
Posted By Spuds
Put stock exhaust in, revert to stock tune, drive...

Put stock exhaust in, revert to stock tune, drive around, take test, remod car. Last step is technically illegal, but I'm sure you knew that. Just answering the question.

The software they are...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 07-24-2024, 01:30 AM
Replies: 423
Views: 63,473
Posted By Spuds
Was it really?

Was it really?
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 07-22-2024, 09:42 PM
Replies: 10,705
Views: 1,463,818
Posted By Spuds
Ironically, everything I use was working way...

Ironically, everything I use was working way better than normal. Almost felt like 2010. Usually it's about a 1998 level of performance.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 07-22-2024, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10,705
Views: 1,463,818
Posted By Spuds
Even more suspect then...

Even more suspect then...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-16-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 56,705
Posted By Spuds
I remember that episode! Watched a lot of Top...

I remember that episode! Watched a lot of Top Gear reruns during my intern summer. Not the best way to spend my 21st summer, but not the worst I guess.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Bolt-Ons 07-14-2024, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 532
Posted By Spuds
Follow rule #2 or ichitaka05 might delete your...

Follow rule #2 or ichitaka05 might delete your posts. Applies to all for sale posts.

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89139
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-14-2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,297
Posted By Spuds
Probably fine if you reduce pressure down to a...

Probably fine if you reduce pressure down to a decent setting. Might have a bit more wear in the center on that tire but if it was only a month shouldn't be perceptible in the long run. Wouldn't go...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-09-2024, 07:10 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 56,705
Posted By Spuds
Saw a cyber truck for the first time today. Was...

Saw a cyber truck for the first time today. Was pretty boring though.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 07-08-2024, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10,705
Views: 1,463,818
Posted By Spuds
Squirrels have suddenly declared war. Cat sitter...

Squirrels have suddenly declared war. Cat sitter remarked on how many tomatoes were ready to pick and the next morning I come back to find no tomatoes, just a ton of tomato bits. Plants were fine...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-09-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 45,535
Posted By Spuds
Well that worked for about 2 minutes. Or there's...

Well that worked for about 2 minutes. Or there's another leak. It's really not that bad I tell myself. I'll figure it out eventually.

The other thing I did was make another attempt at repairing...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-09-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 235,526
Posted By Spuds
Armchair-ing what Momhawk could have done reminds...

Armchair-ing what Momhawk could have done reminds me of a story about how my wife saved my FRS. My wife, driving our Buick, was rear ended during our initial move to the new house. She was driving...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-09-2024, 08:36 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 45,535
Posted By Spuds
So it turns out the front pipe flange is very...

So it turns out the front pipe flange is very pitted where the donut gasket seals, or doesn't seal in this case. Cleaned it up as best I could with a file, but getting it actually flat is going to...
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