RallySport Direct's BRZ: The Albino Rhino - Page 19 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

RacerDrews · 06-05-2013, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RallySport Direct

VORTECH!!!!!!!

Oh wait I can't spill the beans yet lol, so maybe it is, maybe it is not..

Thanks!
Rick

OHHHHHH man!!!!! Guess who stopped into the sickest speed shop in Utah today!?!? THIS GUY DID! I heard a wild rumor that there might have been a little dyno action..... just waiting for the right time to post some numbers??

Say it isn't so!?!?! Call me a liar I dare ya!

don't worry Rick, I won't tell a single person!

RallySport Direct · 06-06-2013, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RacerDrew

OHHHHHH man!!!!! Guess who stopped into the sickest speed shop in Utah today!?!? THIS GUY DID! I heard a wild rumor that there might have been a little dyno action..... just waiting for the right time to post some numbers??

Say it isn't so!?!?! Call me a liar I dare ya!

don't worry Rick, I won't tell a single person!

HAHA Thanks Drew! And I am going to plead the 5th on this one haha, I will post up more info later.

Thanks again Drew, your car is looking awesome!

Rick

Mr. · 06-06-2013, 04:21 PM

<-------- SUB ED thanks bro love da build ^^

RallySport Direct · 06-06-2013, 05:15 PM

Thanks Mr.! Always appreciate the support

Thanks,
Rick

Fett4Real · 06-07-2013, 03:37 PM

Saw the car last night...would love to go for a ride in it to see how much more the Vortech adds to the feel of the power...Beautiful car though.

RallySport Direct · 06-11-2013, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fett4Real

Saw the car last night...would love to go for a ride in it to see how much more the Vortech adds to the feel of the power...Beautiful car though.

Wish I could give you a ride too! glad you were able to see the car in person though and even better that you liked it! We will be getting some media stuff together and should be posting it up shortly so stay tuned

Thanks,
Rick

RallySport Direct · 06-17-2013, 05:28 PM

The Albino Rhino Receives Some Boost!!!!

Well well well, so the little Albino Rhino has finally lost its baby horn! I can’t say how excited I was when we received the Vortech SuperCharger in for our Albino Rhino BRZ. First I poured through the box checking out all of the components, resisting the urge to run around the shop making supercharger/blow off valve noises, but I kept my cool. Really, on the inside I was like a kid at Christmas and could barely contain my excitement. I literally started on the install that very night and enlisted the help of a few chosen comrades, one for install help, and one for comic relief. With the team in tow, we set out to give the Rhino some much needed boost.

The install was very straight forward and I was impressed with the fit and finish of the kit overall, plus it just looks beautiful and proper in the engine bay. I was not keeping track of time, but I would assume we spent a solid 6-7 hours on the install, potentially longer, although it is hard to say for sure as I never bothered to look at a clock, I just wanted to get this thing boosted! The initial startup made my heart drop for a brief moment when we saw oil dripping from under the car. With thoughts of all the worst case scenarios racing through my head I could not help but think “this whole thing is going to have to come back out and even worse, I won’t get to drive it tonight…” I don’t ever recall popping the hood, but I vividly remember looking down at an oil soaked By Pass Valve filter. I have never been so excited to make a dumb mistake! I cleaned the excess oil off the filter and off the floor of the shop and started it back up. Such feelings of accomplishment when you finally finish something you have wanted to do for almost a year, and as a plus everything looked perfect and sounded even better. It was time for a drive!

Pulling out of the shop was no different than any other time except one thing.. We have boost! Even at idle the car felt like it had a different personality, almost a new beginning for the car. We took it very easy at first, wanting to make sure everything was secure and running well. After a few low boost pulls around the area we pulled it back in to double check everything, re-check the oil level, and clean off the bit of hidden excess oil that still wanted to mist out of the BPV filter. Everything was spot on, I was getting the butterflies from excitement, and it was time to put it to the test. We first hopped on the freeway wanting to run it up to redline to check that boost was where it should be. Naturally I forgot to even look at the boost gauge, as I was having too much fun and needing to pay attention to redline and the cars around me. My very first impression was… “This feels like a fast N/A Honda!” and that would be the best way I could describe it, as it feels almost exactly the same as before, just much more, and it’s awesome! I know everyone says “this is how the car should be from the factory”, but it truly is in this case. The car was still very responsive, predictable, and a bit peaky in the power delivery, but we just get more uumph out of the little FA20, plus a noise that compliments the feeling very well.

In the lower RPM’s the car behaves much like a stock car would, but once you get into the upper RPM range, the engine just wakes up and propels you along briskly with a bit of noise. You don’t get the sense of speed or power like you do with a turbo, but instead you get a nice linear power band that is more than happy to accelerate you to law breaking speeds at a moment’s notice. Not that I would recommend doing that or anything

Overall I am very pleased with this kit and the performance it gave our Albino Rhino. I was not expecting break neck acceleration from it, but I may have under estimated this kit a bit and was taken back at how it transformed the vehicle and the engine. For being a 100% bolt on kit, I could not ask for more, as this is something an average person can do in their garage over the weekend. I had assume that because we were using stock injectors and a stock fuel pump that there were not much, if any gains to be had, but the Vortech kit pulled through and left me with a huge smile from ear to ear. If nothing else, the sore face from my extended drive was well worth it.

[ame="http://youtu.be/fL40JIj7SrE"]http://youtu.be/fL40JIj7SrE[/ame]

Click here for more information on the Vortech Kit!

Link for the DIY install!

Thanks,
Rick

Fett4Real · 06-17-2013, 05:37 PM

Just imagine taking it down to sea level....I expect that ride too. Nice write up.

RallySport Direct · 06-17-2013, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fett4Real

Just imagine taking it down to sea level....I expect that ride too. Nice write up.

I know! I'm always jealous of those sea level'ians and their dense air. Even I feel faster at sea level LOL.

Thanks,
Rick

Fett4Real · 06-17-2013, 05:46 PM

Going to a sea level area and running is awesome...you definately feel a difference when doing anything physical...

ZetaVI · 06-17-2013, 06:22 PM

Ohh I see now, you went to the dark-side! Hahaha I kid. Albino Rhino finally decided to grow up.

Sniper2606 · 06-17-2013, 06:54 PM

Did you guys get a custom map?

RallySport Direct · 06-17-2013, 07:52 PM

Thanks guys! And no custom map, just the tune provided with the kit

Thanks,
Rick

jkonquer · 06-19-2013, 04:42 AM

Any future plans for the s/c? Also hows the responsiveness? Is it pretty much instantenious?

06-17-2013, 05:28 PM	#259
RallySport Direct Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2014 Widebody Cosworth FR-S Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 4,542 Thanks: 205 Thanked 1,199 Times in 554 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s)	The Albino Rhino Receives Some Boost!!!! Well well well, so the little Albino Rhino has finally lost its baby horn! I can’t say how excited I was when we received the Vortech SuperCharger in for our Albino Rhino BRZ. First I poured through the box checking out all of the components, resisting the urge to run around the shop making supercharger/blow off valve noises, but I kept my cool. Really, on the inside I was like a kid at Christmas and could barely contain my excitement. I literally started on the install that very night and enlisted the help of a few chosen comrades, one for install help, and one for comic relief. With the team in tow, we set out to give the Rhino some much needed boost. The install was very straight forward and I was impressed with the fit and finish of the kit overall, plus it just looks beautiful and proper in the engine bay. I was not keeping track of time, but I would assume we spent a solid 6-7 hours on the install, potentially longer, although it is hard to say for sure as I never bothered to look at a clock, I just wanted to get this thing boosted! The initial startup made my heart drop for a brief moment when we saw oil dripping from under the car. With thoughts of all the worst case scenarios racing through my head I could not help but think “this whole thing is going to have to come back out and even worse, I won’t get to drive it tonight…” I don’t ever recall popping the hood, but I vividly remember looking down at an oil soaked By Pass Valve filter. I have never been so excited to make a dumb mistake! I cleaned the excess oil off the filter and off the floor of the shop and started it back up. Such feelings of accomplishment when you finally finish something you have wanted to do for almost a year, and as a plus everything looked perfect and sounded even better. It was time for a drive! Pulling out of the shop was no different than any other time except one thing.. We have boost! Even at idle the car felt like it had a different personality, almost a new beginning for the car. We took it very easy at first, wanting to make sure everything was secure and running well. After a few low boost pulls around the area we pulled it back in to double check everything, re-check the oil level, and clean off the bit of hidden excess oil that still wanted to mist out of the BPV filter. Everything was spot on, I was getting the butterflies from excitement, and it was time to put it to the test. We first hopped on the freeway wanting to run it up to redline to check that boost was where it should be. Naturally I forgot to even look at the boost gauge, as I was having too much fun and needing to pay attention to redline and the cars around me. My very first impression was… “This feels like a fast N/A Honda!” and that would be the best way I could describe it, as it feels almost exactly the same as before, just much more, and it’s awesome! I know everyone says “this is how the car should be from the factory”, but it truly is in this case. The car was still very responsive, predictable, and a bit peaky in the power delivery, but we just get more uumph out of the little FA20, plus a noise that compliments the feeling very well. In the lower RPM’s the car behaves much like a stock car would, but once you get into the upper RPM range, the engine just wakes up and propels you along briskly with a bit of noise. You don’t get the sense of speed or power like you do with a turbo, but instead you get a nice linear power band that is more than happy to accelerate you to law breaking speeds at a moment’s notice. Not that I would recommend doing that or anything Overall I am very pleased with this kit and the performance it gave our Albino Rhino. I was not expecting break neck acceleration from it, but I may have under estimated this kit a bit and was taken back at how it transformed the vehicle and the engine. For being a 100% bolt on kit, I could not ask for more, as this is something an average person can do in their garage over the weekend. I had assume that because we were using stock injectors and a stock fuel pump that there were not much, if any gains to be had, but the Vortech kit pulled through and left me with a huge smile from ear to ear. If nothing else, the sore face from my extended drive was well worth it. [ame="http://youtu.be/fL40JIj7SrE"]http://youtu.be/fL40JIj7SrE[/ame] Click here for more information on the Vortech Kit! Link for the DIY install! Thanks, Rick Last edited by RallySport Direct; 06-17-2013 at 05:38 PM.

06-19-2013, 04:42 AM	#266
jkonquer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2005 Subaru STI Location: Socal Posts: 418 Thanks: 4 Thanked 73 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	Any future plans for the s/c? Also hows the responsiveness? Is it pretty much instantenious? __________________

06-06-2013, 04:21 PM	#255
Mr. Supra Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: AE86 & BRZ Location: Merica maryland Posts: 877 Thanks: 717 Thanked 491 Times in 288 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s)	<-------- SUB ED thanks bro love da build ^^

06-06-2013, 05:15 PM	#256
RallySport Direct Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2014 Widebody Cosworth FR-S Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 4,542 Thanks: 205 Thanked 1,199 Times in 554 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s)	Thanks Mr.! Always appreciate the support Thanks, Rick

06-07-2013, 03:37 PM	#257
Fett4Real AKA Mugen Dom Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2007 FJ Voodoo Blue Location: Hill AFB UT Posts: 957 Thanks: 125 Thanked 337 Times in 239 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	Saw the car last night...would love to go for a ride in it to see how much more the Vortech adds to the feel of the power...Beautiful car though.

06-17-2013, 05:37 PM	#260
Fett4Real AKA Mugen Dom Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2007 FJ Voodoo Blue Location: Hill AFB UT Posts: 957 Thanks: 125 Thanked 337 Times in 239 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	Just imagine taking it down to sea level....I expect that ride too. Nice write up.

06-17-2013, 05:46 PM	#262
Fett4Real AKA Mugen Dom Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2007 FJ Voodoo Blue Location: Hill AFB UT Posts: 957 Thanks: 125 Thanked 337 Times in 239 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	Going to a sea level area and running is awesome...you definately feel a difference when doing anything physical...

06-17-2013, 06:22 PM	#263
ZetaVI Gundam Meister Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: A Gundam Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 320 Thanked 1,010 Times in 510 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	Ohh I see now, you went to the dark-side! Hahaha I kid. Albino Rhino finally decided to grow up.

06-17-2013, 06:54 PM	#264
Sniper2606 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: OKC, OK Posts: 677 Thanks: 159 Thanked 221 Times in 138 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	Did you guys get a custom map?

06-17-2013, 07:52 PM	#265
RallySport Direct Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2014 Widebody Cosworth FR-S Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 4,542 Thanks: 205 Thanked 1,199 Times in 554 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s)	Thanks guys! And no custom map, just the tune provided with the kit Thanks, Rick

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