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Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-14-2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 665
Posted By RToyo86
ECS02 as on par with PS4S now at least when I...

ECS02 as on par with PS4S now at least when I looked at several direct comparison reviews, with ESC02 getting maybe slight edge. Tyre reviews on YouTube always has good breakdown.

That says...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-13-2024, 12:59 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 84,482
Posted By RToyo86
Fast shipping! Mine arrived today, they're very...

Fast shipping!
Mine arrived today, they're very generous with their swag too! 8 stickers and a jet tag. Thanks McA!
Now just waiting on trailing arm to install everything together.
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-08-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 84,482
Posted By RToyo86
Noted with subframe bolt. I usually hit bolts...

Noted with subframe bolt. I usually hit bolts with the drill brush to clean up junk but blasting subframe hole is a good idea.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-08-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 23,133
Posted By RToyo86
Tried full motyl last fill before I dropped the...

Tried full motyl last fill before I dropped the transmission. I must have temperamental synchros.


Part of the curse being a detailer is that I see everything lol..



👍
I can wait,...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-08-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 23,133
Posted By RToyo86
MTL was used. Had similar issues last time I ran...

MTL was used. Had similar issues last time I ran it, sticky engagement from synchros, especially bad when cold.
Read a while back CSG had a special sauce mix with redline and motul gear 300. I had...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-06-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 23,133
Posted By RToyo86
Haha yes.. I'm more concerned with the neighbors....

Haha yes.. I'm more concerned with the neighbors. Lady is a drunk, smashed into a parked car and wrote her car off half a block away.
Fortunately that's a buddies place so I don't need to live in...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-06-2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 23,133
Posted By RToyo86
If they're anything like the PS4S I ran years ago...

If they're anything like the PS4S I ran years ago wet performance blew me away. I am not sure how much tracking I will be doing this year but I may try to get out at least once to Shannonville. Side...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-05-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 84,482
Posted By RToyo86
Edit... Part ordered, I'm doing SPC toe arms at...

Edit...
Part ordered, I'm doing SPC toe arms at the same time, I may as well refresh everything while Im there :D
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-05-2024, 08:47 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 84,482
Posted By RToyo86
Noted thank you. Photo from MCA shows that...

Noted thank you.
Photo from MCA shows that they provide new subframe to chassis bolt and upper bolt, so would I only need 2x bolts to freshen everything installed? ...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-05-2024, 06:41 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 84,482
Posted By RToyo86
Couldn't help my self and ordered. Is there any...

Couldn't help my self and ordered. Is there any recommended hardware I should replace not included in the kit?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-04-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 84,482
Posted By RToyo86
Been eye balling these forever and might pull the...

Been eye balling these forever and might pull the trigger now. Is there need for an alignment installing these? Having one done soon

Is there notable improvement to ride quality? primarily street...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-01-2024, 11:11 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 23,133
Posted By RToyo86
Ended up settling with Conti ECS02s in 245/40r17....

Ended up settling with Conti ECS02s in 245/40r17. Need to live with them a bit but they ride better than RS4s... to nobody's surprise :lol:

Swapped out transmission fluid from amsoil to redline...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-01-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 24,601
Views: 7,220,189
Posted By RToyo86
Conti's on. They don't ride like hockey pucks...

Conti's on. They don't ride like hockey pucks like RS4.
Booked alignment and installed SPC toe arms.
https://i.imgur.com/c8Y0Vev.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/K0r4A7R.jpg



Rear brakes on my...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-31-2024, 08:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 665
Posted By RToyo86
Taking RS4s off to install Conti extreme contact...

Taking RS4s off to install Conti extreme contact sport 02s
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-27-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,046
Posted By RToyo86
DC muffler seems like next best option to the CSG...

DC muffler seems like next best option to the CSG touring if you want a less expensive alternative.

I am very sensitive to drone, tried a bunch of different setups and many would give me...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-26-2024, 08:26 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,724
Posted By RToyo86
What kind of durability is expected out of these?...

What kind of durability is expected out of these? I've got about 70,000km on my set now. 99% daily use.

Suggestions for places to service them as needed?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-26-2024, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By RToyo86
24k isn't that crazy considering people back...

24k isn't that crazy considering people back during peak COVID were getting north of 30k for 60+k mile examples from places like carvana.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 03-26-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 158,300
Posted By RToyo86
Currently how interior sits. Went OEM+ with...

Currently how interior sits. Went OEM+ with little bit of carbon accents.


https://i.imgur.com/VnuwEZ3.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/XqrdXT4.jpeg


Seats are overrated ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-25-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 24,601
Views: 7,220,189
Posted By RToyo86
Ordered a set of Conti extreme contact sport 02s...

Ordered a set of Conti extreme contact sport 02s and sold my 18s.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2024, 09:23 PM
Replies: 24,601
Views: 7,220,189
Posted By RToyo86
I have a cordless impact with helps greatly while...

I have a cordless impact with helps greatly while being motivated to get it done.
I managed to swap wheels and wash the car in 45 minutes. Rinseless washing is way more efficient if car isn't...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-20-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 24,601
Views: 7,220,189
Posted By RToyo86
Yup a friend wanted to see them so figured I'd...

Yup a friend wanted to see them so figured I'd spend the 10-15 minutes doing the swap.

Also wanted to see if the tires were any good, and they aren't. Ordered new tires the other day.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-20-2024, 05:43 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,724
Posted By RToyo86
For comfort the base 17-20 shocks ride quite...

For comfort the base 17-20 shocks ride quite nice. Probably go that route if you wanted comfort.
The 2022+ shocks are apparently even softer for the street, that could be an option too
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2024, 11:29 AM
Replies: 24,601
Views: 7,220,189
Posted By RToyo86
I believe most only apply if you have a winter...

I believe most only apply if you have a winter tire discount.
I hate driving on my winters when temps go above 10c especially with roughly 500km per week driving.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 03-19-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1,590
Views: 315,010
Posted By RToyo86
During our last proper snowfall. ...

During our last proper snowfall.

https://i.imgur.com/nXwcZRi.jpeg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-18-2024, 10:19 PM
Replies: 24,601
Views: 7,220,189
Posted By RToyo86
Briefly mounted summer wheels. Had two weeks of...

Briefly mounted summer wheels. Had two weeks of nearly 20c highs.

This Wednesday low of -10c :(

https://i.imgur.com/5leGWkS.jpg
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-15-2024, 12:04 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 23,133
Posted By RToyo86
I usually wait til April-may to clean the bay up...

I usually wait til April-may to clean the bay up a bit. When I know they won't salt anymore.
Header coating has taken a beating, now wishing I got it black so I don't see the gunk that's permanently...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-15-2024, 10:23 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 23,133
Posted By RToyo86
Car is back in summer mode. 18s are being sold...

Car is back in summer mode. 18s are being sold tonight. Originally planned to keep them as street set and 17s for track, but found one of the RS4s is corded in the middle of the tread, and no funds...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-11-2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,724
Posted By RToyo86
Yes I recall considering that during...

Yes I recall considering that during installation.. maybe I'll give that a go sometime especially if it can help with larger impacts.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-11-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 34,724
Posted By RToyo86
I observed the same thing with my yellow springs...

I observed the same thing with my yellow springs when I swapped out OEM shocks. Ride height looked higher. I can try snapping a picture but I think they may have settled a bit since installing them...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-05-2024, 10:55 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 23,133
Posted By RToyo86
I thought I would notice more of a difference if...

I thought I would notice more of a difference if I'm honest. With the inlet tube I got a whooshy noise that I'm not hearing now.

Rear seats have been down right now as well which adds more...
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