Atlanta Metro BRZ/FRS

[StormMcCloud]

Originally Posted by J_kennington

Speaking of, did the old lady in the mini ever join the page James? Wondering about the pics she took of our cars.

Maybe, not sure I don't remember what her name was, lol.

[lastexile1987]

I'm looking to finish up the mods to my exhaust piping and was looking into the front pipe and header.

For future emissions issues and for local legality (I know touching the cats is illegal) I'm trying to gauge what other local people have done with their setups.

So far from another thread I'm thinking of getting a catless header and catted front pipe installed at the same time I get a tune to get rid of the CEL that setup will throw.

Thoughts? Recommendations?

[UltramarineLuck]

Just bought into the 86 Club last month. Did a quick search but didn't see much by way of Atlanta-specific groups for 86s (outside of Southeast 86). Does such a group exist, or does coordination mostly happen in Southeast 86? Would be cool to have a group meet somewhere and drive up to C&O on a monthly basis, hit Suches regularly, that kind of thing.

[J_kennington]

Originally Posted by UltramarineLuck

Just bought into the 86 Club last month. Did a quick search but didn't see much by way of Atlanta-specific groups for 86s (outside of Southeast 86). Does such a group exist, or does coordination mostly happen in Southeast 86? Would be cool to have a group meet somewhere and drive up to C&O on a monthly basis, hit Suches regularly, that kind of thing.

Mostly in this forum and SE86 on Facebook from what I can tell. We've had one TOD ride and another group on here just did a ride this past weekend. I know SE86 is planning another TOD ride in august. And it looks like the group here has started planning another ride

[UltramarineLuck]

Originally Posted by J_kennington

Mostly in this forum and SE86 on Facebook from what I can tell. We've had one TOD ride and another group on here just did a ride this past weekend. I know SE86 is planning another TOD ride in august. And it looks like the group here has started planning another ride

Being that things seem a little spread out and considering I'd like to do 2-3 events a month (maybe more!), I decided to fire up a Facebook group with a friend. The group is for Greater Atlanta Area 86 Owners and can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1420589918206460/

The goal is to have the following:
- Monthly Caffeine & Octane pre-meets (so we can get Egg McMuffins and park together for C&O)
- Bi-weekly dinners (similar to what the Subie guys are doing here, maybe a little later in the evening for working folks fighting traffic)
- Regular group drives to Suches and other fun places within an hour or two of town
- Detailing parties & photo shoots (I've got a lot of friends with shiny new cameras that want to build out portfolios)
- General shenanigans (beer tastings, road trips, the like)

Maybe we'll get four people, maybe we'll get forty - either way, there's an opportunity for some regular fun and making new friends, something that is surprisingly hard in a big city compared to my crammed Big10 (previous) social life.

Note: I'm not trying to steal anyone's thunder or overlap. Just thought it'd be helpful to have a group for Atlanta-only 86 owners rather than relying on these forums and the much broader SE 86 group.

[ATL BRZ]

Originally Posted by UltramarineLuck

Being that things seem a little spread out and considering I'd like to do 2-3 events a month (maybe more!), I decided to fire up a Facebook group with a friend. The group is for Greater Atlanta Area 86 Owners and can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1420589918206460/

The goal is to have the following:
- Monthly Caffeine & Octane pre-meets (so we can get Egg McMuffins and park together for C&O)
- Bi-weekly dinners (similar to what the Subie guys are doing here, maybe a little later in the evening for working folks fighting traffic)
- Regular group drives to Suches and other fun places within an hour or two of town
- Detailing parties & photo shoots (I've got a lot of friends with shiny new cameras that want to build out portfolios)
- General shenanigans (beer tastings, road trips, the like)

Maybe we'll get four people, maybe we'll get forty - either way, there's an opportunity for some regular fun and making new friends, something that is surprisingly hard in a big city compared to my crammed Big10 (previous) social life.

Note: I'm not trying to steal anyone's thunder or overlap. Just thought it'd be helpful to have a group for Atlanta-only 86 owners rather than relying on these forums and the much broader SE 86 group.

I'm in. Thanks for starting this.

[J_kennington]

Sent a request to join.

[UltramarineLuck]

Since this thread has grown to 60+ pages and I don't want someone to miss the link to the group, I reposted as a thread here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66152

I have a group of like-minded driving friends (auto professionals, journalists, salespeople, etc.) that has a similar Facebook group for North Georgia drives, we may be able to get a little overlap and have a lot of fun with this.

[5AD86D]

Where can we go TODAY!!! My cars clean and must be seen!!! lol

[Synack]

I'm in for SURE. Just sent a request, name is Houston.

[2pt5RS]

small update.

Saturday, the MazdaSpeed Forums had a dyno day at bATLground. I decided to stop on by and then put the car on the dyno. Here's my graph:



I'm pretty happy with that, considering the power mods (high flow cat/perrin inlet tube). The tq dip doesn't seem quite as freaky as others I've seen...or is it?

[BP_FRS_26]

Has anyone gotten parts installed at Zen motors in Suwanee?

website: http://zenmotorsllc.com/

[Reaper]

I talked with them the other day while they had @Admired s car up at topspeed to be tuned by doug. They seem like good guys.

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[UltramarineLuck]

UPCOMING: Saturday Rally in Decatur is happening at 10:00 a.m.! I will arrive around 9:30 and head straight to the top floor of the parking garage at the corner of Trinity and Commerce (125 W Trinity Pl, Decatur, GA 30030). From there, we'll hang out and talk about our pretty cars and then go grab coffee and eventually beer/lunch. There will likely be a large festival going on, and the last time I was at one of these King of Pops AND Beer Ice Cream were out and about. Bring cash if you want knick knacks and fun stuff.

Additionally, Memorial Day: Suches/Wolf Pen Gap Drive is happening Monday. We will meet at the Chevron gas station just off 400 (address in event) with the rest of the supercar folks for fuel and pics around 9:15 a.m. If you're interested in driving up 400 with me, give me a buzz, I live just off Exit 6.