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Anthony · 11-13-2013, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dezoris

OLD PHOTOS FROM VORTECH AUTOX TEST

SO much suspension travel. I bought my car used with coilovers already on it. I'm kind of sad about not getting to experience the legendary factory suspension for myself. Dealership test drives don't allow for much.

Dezoris · 11-13-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthony

SO much suspension travel. I bought my car used with coilovers already on it. I'm kind of sad about not getting to experience the legendary factory suspension for myself. Dealership test drives don't allow for much.

For the autox I have done I prefer the stock suspension. Most of the lots I have run are very choppy, very bumpy.

I appreciate the extra travel and compliance of it in those conditions.
Dealership test drives suck for sure. Mine was a joke the first time I pretty much ruled out the car. Second drive I went and just beat the snot out of the car (Told the sales guy ahead of time) and he bailed on the drive.

The chassis sold me, the motor not so much. What coils you have on?

Anthony · 11-13-2013, 10:20 PM

He bailed in the middle of the drive? Haha I had to read that twice.

Tein Monoflex.

Dezoris · 11-28-2013, 02:05 AM

Well, kind of an update.

AP Sprint Kit is off, too cold plus salt will ruin them.
Truth be told its a track kit, or a hot weather abuse kit. Not going to fit the bill in cold climates even on street pads. Obviously knew this going in but confirmed it trying to run on street in cold. Consider AP street kit for year around duty.

Almost positive rotors are warped as well.

Perrin Oil cooler disconnected. Over cooling oil 30 minutes and never above 160F. Push it hard and it will go up and plummet right back down. Another mod not winter ready.

I guess its back to racing the town and country digitally.

Dezoris · 12-08-2013, 03:47 AM

Brakes off

Dezoris · 12-08-2013, 11:51 PM

This was the review by Automobile magazine of my car. Kind of a waste of time but whatever. Added to build thread.

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...ed_scion_fr_s/

King Tut · 12-10-2013, 11:10 AM

The 370Z still won't weigh what the BRZ/FR-S weighs. That is a pretty horrible article.

Malt · 12-10-2013, 11:47 AM

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Best reason I've ever heard.

You're the first person I've ever talked to that has/had one of these things. Was it a hassle dealing with the covered back wheels, or did the cover have some sort of quick release? And what the hell was the point of covering the wheels?! Aero?

Not to jump in this build thread for an off topic/late response but, I had an 06 Insight as well.

Love the car and had several trips from NC to Detroit in the 90-100 mpg range. Sold the car when the (now) wife moved from michigan to NC and needed a car with more room. I luckily had none of the issues Dezoris had.

On topic, Dezoris is that link the review in its entirety? If so that's sort of sad

Dezoris · 12-11-2013, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by King Tut

The 370Z still won't weigh what the BRZ/FR-S weighs. That is a pretty horrible article.

Yeah I did not expect much honestly but it was pretty half ass.

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Originally Posted by Malt

Not to jump in this build thread for an off topic/late response but, I had an 06 Insight as well.

Love the car and had several trips from NC to Detroit in the 90-100 mpg range. Sold the car when the (now) wife moved from michigan to NC and needed a car with more room. I luckily had none of the issues Dezoris had.

On topic, Dezoris is that link the review in its entirety? If so that's sort of sad

I loved the Insight one of my favorite cars, until I had to replace everything near the end of its life.

Yeah article was pretty tepid, but then again most modern auto journalists are not car enthusiasts.

Dezoris · 12-11-2013, 12:41 AM

Well winter is here, and like most mods in an area with 4 seasons not everything works so well.

Disconnected oil cooler. Thermostatic plate? Still over cools the oil cannot get the oil past 145F last week.
Battery Trickle Charged. Nothing running or plugged in. Does that fuel system check really kill the battery? 8 Days in cold garage=dead.
Connect Aeroquip Plugs. Used -10AN plugs on oil lines to avoid debris and threw sandwich plate in box with other junk.

Mr122 · 12-11-2013, 01:04 AM

Do you know what temperature your sandwich plate is supposed to open? You might be able to order a different thermostat.

King Tut · 12-11-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dezoris

Battery Trickle Charged. Nothing running or plugged in. Does that fuel system check really kill the battery? 8 Days in cold garage=dead.

No it doesn't. There must be something else putting a load on the charging system.

Dezoris · 12-11-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr122

Do you know what temperature your sandwich plate is supposed to open? You might be able to order a different thermostat.

185F but obviously the trickle flow still has a drastic effect.

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Originally Posted by King Tut

No it doesn't. There must be something else putting a load on the charging system.

35 to 40 degree temps?

ayau · 12-11-2013, 12:24 PM

All that work just to "winterize" the car. Why not just drive a winter beater?

11-13-2013, 10:20 PM	#157
Anthony Weight Nazi Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 FRS -399lb, 11 335is, 05 Tiburon Location: Biloxi, MS / Gulf Coast 86 Posts: 3,702 Thanks: 5,009 Thanked 3,714 Times in 1,765 Posts Mentioned: 150 Post(s)	He bailed in the middle of the drive? Haha I had to read that twice. Tein Monoflex. __________________ Build Thread \| The Venus Project \| Any car which holds together for a whole race is too heavy.

11-28-2013, 02:05 AM	#158
Dezoris Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: IL Posts: 2,857 Thanks: 519 Thanked 2,998 Times in 1,095 Posts Mentioned: 159 Post(s)	Well, kind of an update. AP Sprint Kit is off, too cold plus salt will ruin them. Truth be told its a track kit, or a hot weather abuse kit. Not going to fit the bill in cold climates even on street pads. Obviously knew this going in but confirmed it trying to run on street in cold. Consider AP street kit for year around duty. Almost positive rotors are warped as well. Perrin Oil cooler disconnected. Over cooling oil 30 minutes and never above 160F. Push it hard and it will go up and plummet right back down. Another mod not winter ready. I guess its back to racing the town and country digitally. Attached Images __________________ SAVAGEGEESE

12-08-2013, 03:47 AM	#159
Dezoris Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: IL Posts: 2,857 Thanks: 519 Thanked 2,998 Times in 1,095 Posts Mentioned: 159 Post(s)	Brakes off Attached Images __________________ SAVAGEGEESE

12-08-2013, 11:51 PM	#160
Dezoris Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: IL Posts: 2,857 Thanks: 519 Thanked 2,998 Times in 1,095 Posts Mentioned: 159 Post(s)	This was the review by Automobile magazine of my car. Kind of a waste of time but whatever. Added to build thread. http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...ed_scion_fr_s/ __________________ SAVAGEGEESE

12-10-2013, 11:10 AM	#161
King Tut NASA SpecE30 Racer Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2006 Honda S2000 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 7,279 Thanks: 607 Thanked 5,759 Times in 3,055 Posts Mentioned: 274 Post(s)	The 370Z still won't weigh what the BRZ/FR-S weighs. That is a pretty horrible article. __________________ - King Tut Street/Track Car: 2006 Honda S2000 TT3 \|\| Race Car: 1987 BMW 325is SpecE30 \|\| Tow Vehicle: 2014 RAM 1500 EcoDiesel Sold Cars: 2012 BMW M3 \|\| 2013 Subaru BRZ \|\| 2012 Porsche Cayman R \|\| 2009 Chevrolet Z06 \|\| 2009 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 BMW M3 \|\| 2004 Nissan 350Z

12-11-2013, 12:41 AM	#164
Dezoris Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: IL Posts: 2,857 Thanks: 519 Thanked 2,998 Times in 1,095 Posts Mentioned: 159 Post(s)	Well winter is here, and like most mods in an area with 4 seasons not everything works so well. Disconnected oil cooler. Thermostatic plate? Still over cools the oil cannot get the oil past 145F last week. Battery Trickle Charged. Nothing running or plugged in. Does that fuel system check really kill the battery? 8 Days in cold garage=dead. Connect Aeroquip Plugs. Used -10AN plugs on oil lines to avoid debris and threw sandwich plate in box with other junk. Attached Images __________________ SAVAGEGEESE

12-11-2013, 01:04 AM	#165
Mr122 Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: FRS Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 75 Thanks: 8 Thanked 67 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	Do you know what temperature your sandwich plate is supposed to open? You might be able to order a different thermostat.

12-11-2013, 12:24 PM	#168
ayau Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Some rust bucket Location: Polar ice cap Posts: 3,058 Thanks: 312 Thanked 1,046 Times in 556 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s)	All that work just to "winterize" the car. Why not just drive a winter beater?

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