Takumi788's More Track than Street FRS - Now NASA TT Focused

[Takumi788]

Originally Posted by Cop

Got it, they're definitely on the list of things to get . What made you go with the FT86 splitter? The total area looks larger than the APR splitter but IMO the APR splitter looks much nicer. What did you notice about your car's behavior after you put the splitter on?

The FT86 splitter was CFD tested and made available with actual figures on how it improves aerodynamic properties. I couldn't find anything on the ARP splitter. It seemed to make a big difference at the track with turn in on higher speed corners.

[Cop]

Originally Posted by Takumi788

The FT86 splitter was CFD tested and made available with actual figures on how it improves aerodynamic properties. I couldn't find anything on the ARP splitter. It seemed to make a big difference at the track with turn in on higher speed corners.

Oh damn, is the race splitter ($160) on top of the street splitter ($375)?

[Takumi788]

Originally Posted by Cop

Oh damn, is the race splitter ($160) on top of the street splitter ($375)?

Yup. The race splitter package is just the rods that connect the street splitter to the bumper.

[Takumi788]

My day job is a waterjet programmer/operator/technician. I recently had AC installed in my office and my boss told me to make a border for it to cover up the hole they cut for it...I don't think this is what he had in mind. lol.

[OAKOS Automotive]

Wheels look great!

Awesome build!

[Takumi788]

I decided to try out some E85. It isn't to available in CNY but I found some an hour away and had to try it. So far so good. The engine feels more smooth but thats it. I think I had my 93 octane tune dialed in so well that the difference seems minimal. I would say the power increase is about the same as half that of when you turn off the air conditioning.

[MisterSheep]

Originally Posted by Takumi788

The RPF1s I purchased did not come with center caps. So I made my own. I think they look really good.

These look mad good! Deffinately would like to see a DIY on how you did this! Would be interested once I get wheels for my FRS if you ever decide to take special orders

Sub'd!

[Takumi788]

Originally Posted by MisterSheep

These look mad good! Deffinately would like to see a DIY on how you did this! Would be interested once I get wheels for my FRS if you ever decide to take special orders

Sub'd!

Here is the link to the DIY thread.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86813

I bought some stick on carbon fiber from and auto parts store, but that on first then added the sticker off of amazon. It was pretty easy.

[Takumi788]

Took the grill out this weekend. Ever since my run-in with an air borne concrete chunk of road my grill hasn't clipped in properly anyway. Im still on the fence about it. What do you think?

[Cop]

Originally Posted by Takumi788

Took the grill out this weekend. Ever since my run-in with an air borne concrete chunk of road my grill hasn't clipped in properly anyway. Im still on the fence about it. What do you think?

Don't you now run the risk of debris cracking your oil cooler and spraying oil all over the road?

[Takumi788]

Originally Posted by Cop

Don't you now run the risk of debris cracking your oil cooler and spraying oil all over the road?

This was one of my fears however I only put around 3000 miles on her a year and most of those are track miles. As long as I don't swallow a cone at autocross I should be fine. Even so, the oil cooler isn't too expensive.

[Cop]

Originally Posted by Takumi788

This was one of my fears however I only put around 3000 miles on her a year and most of those are track miles. As long as I don't swallow a cone at autocross I should be fine. Even so, the oil cooler isn't too expensive.

IIRC it's more of an issue of pressurized oil firing out of your car onto the track if it does crack.

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

I've seen it happen on track.

Rock hits oil cooler. Oil cooler springs leak. Oil comes out quick at 50-80 psi. Leaves oil trail on track, car loses oil pressure, engine oil starves, spins a bearing. Oil trail on track gets other cars dirty, and sometimes a bunch of cars flying off if its at a turn.

You want to always have something guarding your oil cooler, whether its a grill, or mesh, or honeycomb.

[Takumi788]

Originally Posted by Cop

IIRC it's more of an issue of pressurized oil firing out of your car onto the track if it does crack.

Understood...I kinda like the no grill look so I will see if I can't come up with a cover. Thanks for the warning

[megamarines]

Loving your build so far; aesthetically pleasing and very functional. You and I are definitely building in very similar ways.

Keep up the great work dude.