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Moxy · 03-08-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fender9530

I did see that. Leopardi always has decent cars. I'm curious as to the story behind it.

Me too. Theres like a '64 impala or something, a 2012 camaro and an FR-S. lol

Moxy · 03-08-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BRZerk

So who all is showing up tomorrow? I'm trying to get a headcount.

I'll be there

fender9530 · 03-19-2013, 04:03 PM

Does anyone in the area have experience installing springs?

Once the weather gets nicer I plan on getting RCE springs, but I've never touched suspension aside from sway bars. I'd gladly supply food and drinks and/or help with your car too.

Thanks in advance!

Subaruwrxfan · 03-19-2013, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fender9530

Does anyone in the area have experience installing springs?

Once the weather gets nicer I plan on getting RCE springs, but I've never touched suspension aside from sway bars. I'd gladly supply food and drinks and/or help with your car too.

Thanks in advance!

I don't have any experience installing springs, but I plan on getting some RCE springs too. If someone knows how to do it, we can have a group install day. :happy0180:

Moxy · 03-19-2013, 07:12 PM

Installing springs is fairly simple, but a bit dangerous because you need a spring compressor to remove the old springs. I'm no expert but i changed mine out on an old sentra i had. Between us, maybe we could do a group meet up split the price of the compressor and knock out everyones at once. I plan on getting the eibach pro lines anyway.

fender9530 · 03-19-2013, 07:40 PM

Sounds good to me. As soon as the weather breaks ill place an order and we can get moving.

Subaruwrxfan · 03-20-2013, 12:05 PM

How much does a spring compressor normally cost Moxy?

turbocat · 03-20-2013, 12:40 PM

Just wanted to say hi. Picked up my car earlier this month. Not my first Subaru, but so far this is my favorite. I used to frequent the N@sioc MIAC PGH monthly gtgs in Robinson. You all should check those out as well as your own TWINS gtgs. Be careful with spring compressors, they are not to ever be trusted as safe.

:happy0180:

Moxy · 03-20-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Subaruwrxfan

How much does a spring compressor normally cost Moxy?

I borrowed one the last time i did springs, so I'm not sure, but i don't think they're that expensive. Maybe around $20 - $30. But you can only compress one spring per compressor, so if we get 4 people to buy one and show up at the meet, we can probably change them faster lol.

Do have to be careful though. If a compressed spring gets loose, it's a really bad day for whatever it hits...

Moxy · 03-20-2013, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbocat

Just wanted to say hi. Picked up my car earlier this month. Not my first Subaru, but so far this is my favorite. I used to frequent the N@sioc MIAC PGH monthly gtgs in Robinson. You all should check thoes out as well as your own TWINS gtgs. Be careful with spring compressors, they are not to ever be trusted as safe.

:happy0180:

Welcome aboard, turbocat

turbocat · 03-20-2013, 01:39 PM

I was thinking of going out to PittRaceComplex to show support for SpeedFactory's Entry. Its May 10th so might not be an ideal time/date for everyone. I just was interested to see the car and how it looks on track.

Just wanted to throw it out there and see if anyone else had thought about it.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30430

mtsound · 03-20-2013, 02:24 PM

Hey guys sorry I missed the meet
Here is my car last yr at Pitt race
[ame="http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0GTKOeR513E"]8/31/12 PIRC Track Day: BRZ, GT3 RS, Viper Race car and more! - YouTube[/ame]
6:06 and 6:48
The first Pitt race track day is April 6. (Hpde type event)
I will definitely be there with the brz if its ready or the lotus.
Mike

BRZerk · 03-20-2013, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtsound

Hey guys sorry I missed the meet
Here is my car last yr at Pitt race

6:06 and 6:48
The first Pitt race track day is April 6. (Hpde type event)
I will definitely be there with the brz if its ready or the lotus.
Mike

how would one get involved in the HDPE event?

mtsound · 03-20-2013, 02:50 PM

All you need is a helmet sa 2005 or newer
Last yr it cost $200 for the day
You get classroom instruction
If your new, sign up for group 1, an instructor will ride with you
You will get three 30 min sessions going as fast as you like
Let me know if you have any questions.
Mike

03-20-2013, 12:05 PM	#49
Subaruwrxfan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2015 Mustang EcoBoost Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 796 Thanks: 274 Thanked 195 Times in 89 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How much does a spring compressor normally cost Moxy? __________________ Check out my BRZ videos on my YouTube page: youtube.com/subaruwrxfan

03-20-2013, 12:40 PM	#50
turbocat Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ SSM Location: PA Posts: 98 Thanks: 148 Thanked 55 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just wanted to say hi. Picked up my car earlier this month. Not my first Subaru, but so far this is my favorite. I used to frequent the N@sioc MIAC PGH monthly gtgs in Robinson. You all should check those out as well as your own TWINS gtgs. Be careful with spring compressors, they are not to ever be trusted as safe. :happy0180: Last edited by turbocat; 03-20-2013 at 01:13 PM.

03-20-2013, 01:39 PM	#53
turbocat Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ SSM Location: PA Posts: 98 Thanks: 148 Thanked 55 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	May 10th One Lap of America @ PittRace I was thinking of going out to PittRaceComplex to show support for SpeedFactory's Entry. Its May 10th so might not be an ideal time/date for everyone. I just was interested to see the car and how it looks on track. Just wanted to throw it out there and see if anyone else had thought about it. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30430

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Moxy Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Black Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 57 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Installing springs is fairly simple, but a bit dangerous because you need a spring compressor to remove the old springs. I'm no expert but i changed mine out on an old sentra i had. Between us, maybe we could do a group meet up split the price of the compressor and knock out everyones at once. I plan on getting the eibach pro lines anyway.

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mtsound Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Alabama Posts: 92 Thanks: 6 Thanked 28 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey guys sorry I missed the meet Here is my car last yr at Pitt race [ame="http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0GTKOeR513E"]8/31/12 PIRC Track Day: BRZ, GT3 RS, Viper Race car and more! - YouTube[/ame] 6:06 and 6:48 The first Pitt race track day is April 6. (Hpde type event) I will definitely be there with the brz if its ready or the lotus. Mike

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mtsound Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Alabama Posts: 92 Thanks: 6 Thanked 28 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	All you need is a helmet sa 2005 or newer Last yr it cost $200 for the day You get classroom instruction If your new, sign up for group 1, an instructor will ride with you You will get three 30 min sessions going as fast as you like Let me know if you have any questions. Mike

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