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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 09-01-2023, 10:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,386
Posted By falcon_wizard
I had both the ds2500 and ds1.11. The 1.11 are in...

I had both the ds2500 and ds1.11. The 1.11 are in a complete different category and much more durable than the ds2500 for track use, and can still be used on the street with minimal fuss and little...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-29-2023, 06:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,484
Posted By falcon_wizard
For reference I paid 32k CAD (before taxes) for...

For reference I paid 32k CAD (before taxes) for my 13 Sportech BRZ brand new back in march 2013… the base model such as this one was around 30k CAD, and I seem to recall the base frs was a bit...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-22-2023, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 867
Posted By falcon_wizard
It probably goes without saying, but to add to...

It probably goes without saying, but to add to the above I would offer a reliable and experienced tuner and tune for reliability. 300whp on stock internals (depending on the dyno it came from…) may...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-05-2023, 02:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 510
Posted By falcon_wizard
Routing brake ducts along Rad sides ?

Good day folks,

I’d like to get brake ducts routed front the front on either side of my radiator/oil cooler ducting, to increase my brake pads longevity on track. The bumper is already opened and...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-06-2023, 10:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,444
Posted By falcon_wizard
You guys forgot the convertible version… lol ��

You guys forgot the convertible version… lol ��
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-06-2023, 05:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,763
Posted By falcon_wizard
So I thought I would offer some early feedback of...

So I thought I would offer some early feedback of my first experience using the new hawk ER-1 endurance pads on my Turbo BRZ on my first track/hpde day of the season. I can’t talk about longevity...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-22-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 416
Posted By falcon_wizard
Experience with 235/40/17 NT01 on 8” vs 9” wheels?

Good day,

I will starting my hpde season with NT01s, which will be the first season with R compound, and use my 225/45/17 PS4s for rain/daily. I’ve mounted the NT01s on 17x8 et45 rpf1s (on which...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-12-2023, 05:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,850
Posted By falcon_wizard
It seems to vary by province, but in QC it indeed...

It seems to vary by province, but in QC it indeed appears to be as you stated above. What threw me off is that while I was shopping for a new car last year, I never noticed a case where a new car was...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-07-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,850
Posted By falcon_wizard
For that I’m glad that in Canada, dealers are not...

For that I’m glad that in Canada, dealers are not allowed to sell above MSRP, so one may to have to wait, but at least the price will be fair…
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-28-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,821
Posted By falcon_wizard
Certainly… Time will tell, but the 2nd gen seems...

Certainly… Time will tell, but the 2nd gen seems to have a bit of reinforcements in the engine and tranny department relative to the first gen, which has been modded reliably to 270-300whp or more...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-25-2023, 08:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,821
Posted By falcon_wizard
Considering how many people modded their...

Considering how many people modded their 86/brz/frs on this forum, I’m surprised to see most post indicating it’s best not to mod it :-) this platform is a canvas for people to make it what they want...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-24-2023, 10:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 740
Posted By falcon_wizard
You may want to check if you can see some oil...

You may want to check if you can see some oil residue somewhere on the turbo or any of the connections to it. It happened to me once where one of the fitting was slightly loose and there was just...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-07-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,295
Posted By falcon_wizard
Well at least he gave you a point-by, I’m sure he...

Well at least he gave you a point-by, I’m sure he learned a thing or two following you. Lots of track width left on the table and missed apexes.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-07-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,442
Posted By falcon_wizard
Original owner, 2013, about 140k km daily driven...

Original owner, 2013, about 140k km daily driven all year with studded winter tires in Quebec (real :-) ) winters and performance tires for HPDEs in summer :-) Not a show car by any means, but still...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-26-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,827
Posted By falcon_wizard
I echo the above as well… regarding 5 point...

I echo the above as well… regarding 5 point harnesses, I thought I’d share a video that I think challenges the assumption that a 5 pt harness is inherently safer than a 3 pt harness…...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-26-2022, 09:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,753
Posted By falcon_wizard
You are absolutely right… I realized the...

You are absolutely right… I realized the incoherence of the words after I wrote it… what I meant was that I was able to get very good threshold braking distance with them, such that it was not a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-26-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,753
Posted By falcon_wizard
Personally I’ve been running Redline 0-30 in...

Personally I’ve been running Redline 0-30 in winter (vice 0-20 due to the turbo), and we had
Two weeks of -30C at the thermometer last winter, and it held up fine. Redline is expensive however so I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-26-2022, 07:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,753
Posted By falcon_wizard
I’ve been running studded nokian hakkapelliitas...

I’ve been running studded nokian hakkapelliitas and had the non studded version before that. Personally unless someone has to regularly go in underground garage where studded tires are forbidden,...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-16-2022, 06:44 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,932
Posted By falcon_wizard
I run Ferodos DS2500 on the street and find them...

I run Ferodos DS2500 on the street and find them great for street use, but I can confirm they are not holding up to any substantial track use even on 300TW tires. My experience is that while they can...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-15-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 53,497
Posted By falcon_wizard
Very nice to see some tuned results for the 2.4,...

Very nice to see some tuned results for the 2.4, thanks for sharing. The tuned version with the header is in the same ballpark to what my stage 1 turbo (reliable/conservative) configuration was...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-01-2022, 06:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,763
Posted By falcon_wizard
Thanks, in fact that’s the plan, I’ve got them...

Thanks, in fact that’s the plan, I’ve got them ordered for next season :-) I’ll report back in the summer… my set of DS1.11 still have some life in them, so ideally I’d continue to use my rear DS1.11...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-30-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,441
Posted By falcon_wizard
Although it is only occasional, I put mine in the...

Although it is only occasional, I put mine in the trunk with the rear seat folded down, and front wheel removed. (It fits)
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-26-2022, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,763
Posted By falcon_wizard
Feedback on Hawk ER-1 pads ?

Good day,

I’d be looking to see if anyone has had experience driving the new Hawk ER-1 endurance pads on track, and if possible how they may compare with the Ferodo ds1.1, which I ran last year on...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 11-09-2022, 10:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,315
Posted By falcon_wizard
I’d offer that If you found a first gen that was...

I’d offer that If you found a first gen that was FI’d and tuned professionally for reliability (not max power), with the right supporting mods, well maintained and driven responsibility for what it...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-04-2022, 06:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,930
Posted By falcon_wizard
If you do end up wanting more street stopping...

If you do end up wanting more street stopping power down the road, a simple pad change to something life the ferodo ds2500 would be an easily and nice upgrade from stock pads imo. And now that ecutek...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-04-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,198
Posted By falcon_wizard
Anyone had successful results opening up the...

Anyone had successful results opening up the front bumper some more to increase airflow ? (While keeping decent practicality for daily use/esthetics) ?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-04-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,198
Posted By falcon_wizard
That’s a very smart idea, and pretty much what I...

That’s a very smart idea, and pretty much what I need for daily driving outside hpdes. I’ll look to find a way to do something similar. So did you just attached them with metal screws, or riveted...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-04-2022, 12:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,198
Posted By falcon_wizard
Thanks I’ll give it a try and see the results....

Thanks I’ll give it a try and see the results. Yes there are 2 rad fans (the stock ones)
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-04-2022, 07:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,198
Posted By falcon_wizard
Yes there are a good number of bent fins on the...

Yes there are a good number of bent fins on the intercooler. I’ll look to see if I can Straighten them or need to look for a replacement, in which case maybe a differently shaped IC can maybe help......
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-03-2022, 10:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,198
Posted By falcon_wizard
The turbo Intercooler takes most of the front in...

The turbo Intercooler takes most of the front in terms on width, and height of the open grill. See image.
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