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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-24-2025, 09:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,700
Posted By GrandSport
What the hell are you guys doing on the street...

What the hell are you guys doing on the street that you need more aggressive pads?

I run have cheap low dust pads in everything from my 850hp suv to… pretty much all ny cars.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-21-2025, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,171
Posted By Stephen W.
Oh, you don't know just how special. See photo. ...

Oh, you don't know just how special. See photo.




That's slick! I would have opted for one if it was available but, the price would be around$600 CAD before taxes and install. Probably why...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-14-2025, 12:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,171
Posted By OkieSnuffBox
Remember in the manual is says you can go above...

Remember in the manual is says you can go above 4k RPMs in an "emergency situation." Just ensure everything is up to temp. It doesn't take 1000 miles for the rings to set.

I'm guessing you meant...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-13-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,327
Posted By Dadhawk
I drove mine over 230K miles, of which 130K was...

I drove mine over 230K miles, of which 130K was after the valve spring replacement. It was still running strong when I turned on it.

You may be driving for a while.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-25-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,125
Posted By Tokay444
OH!!! I know this one! The transmission.

OH!!! I know this one! The transmission.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-17-2024, 04:34 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 13,929
Posted By Sasquachulator
I think jumping the curbs also count as offroading

I think jumping the curbs also count as offroading
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-17-2024, 01:04 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 13,929
Posted By ruturaj001
But did you factor in off roading they do...

But did you factor in off roading they do (parking on side of the road next to soccer field)?
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-16-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 13,929
Posted By ruturaj001
I don't find EVs as boring as cars like ES. ES...

I don't find EVs as boring as cars like ES. ES was built on Camry/Avalon platform, FWD, engine on top of front axle, focused on practicality not handling, lackluster engine focused on fuel economy...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-16-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 13,929
Posted By Stephen W.
I just came back from the dentist office. A crown...

I just came back from the dentist office. A crown broke clean off and they can't fix it so I have to go back next week to have the root extracted plus a cavity filled. Oh joy.
Anyway, I should have...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-28-2024, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,292
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Looked for the attribution to Best Car magazine...

Looked for the attribution to Best Car magazine (the "source" of most of these wild rumors) to lend it "credibility", wasn't disappointed. Despite being under a forbes.com domain, this is basically a...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-02-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,264
Posted By Shark_Bait88
I recently got Continental ECS 02s on my car and...

I recently got Continental ECS 02s on my car and felt like they improved comfort over the various 200TW tires I've been running for nearly a decade. If I was in FL, I would not want to spend my time...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-17-2024, 12:26 AM
Replies: 1,395
Views: 273,480
Posted By Busybee
After searching/waiting for 6 months (wanted the...

After searching/waiting for 6 months (wanted the BRZ again) decided to go with the GR86 since they started to fill the lots. Thanks for those sharing the 86 allocation sheet! Found 12 special...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-19-2024, 07:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,100
Posted By Mcgiiver
Mice

Get some cheap dollar store peppermint or cinnamon mouthwash and pour it all over the tires where mice would climb in, dump some down the heater air intake. The mice hate those scents. They used to...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-04-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,100
Posted By Sapphireho
I doubt you will find a good all weather car...

I doubt you will find a good all weather car cover for cheap. Sometimes a cover does more harm than good. If moisture gets under it, or It's not skin tight in wind, it can do more damage than it...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-01-2024, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,801
Posted By Matt93SE
as others have said, longer studs aren't...

as others have said, longer studs aren't necessary, but if you plan to track the car and frequently swap/ rotate wheels, then stronger studs would be a great idea. The ARP studs for these cars are...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-27-2024, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1,518
Views: 345,717
Posted By MikeNSX2
HKS Legamax Premium axle back: Easily the...

HKS Legamax Premium axle back: Easily the quietest of the three. Cold start sound is moderate. Volume level on a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being stock) is a 2 to 3. Sound quality is much better than stock....
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-16-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 1,518
Views: 345,717
Posted By Lelandjt
I got the cheap ones from Amazon. They fit fine...

I got the cheap ones from Amazon. They fit fine and look like the ones pictured above. Big improvement on a silver car, probably any color.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-05-2024, 03:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,394
Posted By timurrrr
I think it would still be useful to have this...

I think it would still be useful to have this link in this thread:
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2023/RCRIT-23V609-1044.pdf
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-04-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,742
Posted By ZDan
I've been using i-Zoom Graphics...

I've been using i-Zoom Graphics (www.izoomgraphics.com) for several years now. I get "reusable vinyl" and it's great, totally reusable multiple times (at least 8 events with some care). The...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-02-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,742
Posted By AustinTX
The black border makes a huge difference on many...

The black border makes a huge difference on many cars. Diminishing returns as they get darker, but the sharp contrast is notable on pretty much any color car. If the numbers are on a panel, the car...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-01-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,394
Posted By dragoontwo
I added the recent parts and procedures for the...

I added the recent parts and procedures for the recall into the second gen TSB database in the issues subforum.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-09-2024, 11:43 PM
Replies: 4,468
Views: 1,515,908
Posted By cmiovino
Well, yes and no. Welcome to street class...

Well, yes and no. Welcome to street class autocross rules where all the fast cars run 245's on a 7.5" because the rules state you can run any size tire, but have to keep the stock width. Is it...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-03-2024, 04:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,113
Posted By OkieSnuffBox
Change the pad compound. Maybe something like the...

Change the pad compound. Maybe something like the Carbotech AX6? Or Gloc, since it's guys that used to work at Carbotech and broke off and formed their own company.

I wouldn't bother with SS...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-31-2023, 04:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,437
Posted By Red-86
Yeah, a properly tuned VQ VHR with a properly...

Yeah, a properly tuned VQ VHR with a properly resonated exhaust that just breathes a bit freer can sound pretty epic. Idiots straight piping their cars gives the VQ an unjustified bad rep.

As to...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-21-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 24,113
Posted By cmiovino
This is interesting. You think they could at...

This is interesting. You think they could at least toss a fancy looking spring on the car that's a different color, ha.



To go further on the brakes, I never felt the pedal feel was a problem...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-14-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,754
Posted By dave99rt
SC sales tax caps at $500. OP will probably get...

SC sales tax caps at $500. OP will probably get more selling privately or selling to a 3rd party. As mentioned, I'd definitely check with Carvana and CarMax.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-13-2023, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1,518
Views: 345,717
Posted By dragoontwo
I was a bit apprehensive as to how it would feel,...

I was a bit apprehensive as to how it would feel, but it does add firmness to the pedal. For me the squishiness that is there was never noticed until I installed the brace. I'm not even talking...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-03-2023, 04:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 20,068
Posted By OkieSnuffBox
Yep, credit card history is enough. I had never...

Yep, credit card history is enough. I had never had a car loan before I purchased my first house. I also bought WELL within my means. This is something the general American public is HORRIBLE about,...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-16-2023, 01:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,412
A 2016 Scion FR-S started at $26,100 in...

A 2016 Scion FR-S started at $26,100 in 2016…adjusted for inflation, that is $33,458.25 in 2023 dollars.


The 2024 BRZ base model is $30,195
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-13-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,278
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Comment says 1 liter overfill. 900BRZ tried...

Comment says 1 liter overfill. 900BRZ tried overfill (IIRC 1 quart, which is almost the same) and that didn't help much.

Before declaring the problem solved I would say we'd want to see a before...
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