Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by soundman98

you mentioned the car gets tracked, does the track generally have more left high-G turns?

Most tracks run counter clockwise and that is what I have been assuming was the issue. But I haven't met anyone else that is burning through hubs like this. I talk to almost every other 86 owner I come across at the track and have come across two other people that have replaced a right front, but that is it I didn't buy OEM hubs this time. If the cheap ones last a year I'll keep buying them at 65/ea. I have only had a few off track excursions in the last few years so I don't think it is from taking a beating and roads in my area are generally pothole free. I run a more track oriented alignment but I have made compromises for tire wear and I run stock wheels on the street so it can't be from running high offset wheels. I must be doing something wrong.

[soundman98]

bad batch maybe?

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Most tracks run counter clockwise and that is what I have been assuming was the issue. But I haven't met anyone else that is burning through hubs like this.

Strange.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Since I pulled the motor and tranny, she is running fantastic. One of my favorite machines I've ever owned.

Have you considered getting a retirement job in a deli - ?




humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I must be doing something wrong.

Are you replacing the hubs yourself?






humfrz

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Are you replacing the hubs yourself?






humfrz

LOL thanks

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Have you considered getting a retirement job in a deli - ?




humfrz

I would gain too much weight.

[Sapphireho]

Saw a twin yesterday. I think that makes 4 now.

[Captain Snooze]

I've just started watching the first episode of this. It has made me laugh a couple of times. A show that makes me laugh has to get high ratings from me.


[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gczkM8cL2hs[/ame]


Senior Person: "What made you answer the phone?"
Junior: "Well, the phone was ringing and...I picked it up."
Senior Person: "Your logic escapes me."

[ls1ac]

Possible try disassembling the hub after a few hundred miles, check, re lube and reassemble. Sometimes bearings will seat a little further after running for a while. Might also verify torque wrench specks as sometimes they will change calibration. Also check spindle to make sure it has not been bent.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by ls1ac

Possible try disassembling the hub after a few hundred miles, check, re lube and reassemble. Sometimes bearings will seat a little further after running for a while. Might also verify torque wrench specks as sometimes they will change calibration. Also check spindle to make sure it has not been bent.

Front hubs are sealed bolt-on affairs. There's pretty much nothing you can do (which comes to mind, anyway) to damage it unless you're hammering on the axle. Also no real way to do preventative maintenance.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by soundman98

bad batch maybe?

I am going to cut this one apart carefully and see if I can see what type of failure it is. Could be contamination, grease breakdown from heat, or just wear.

[ichitaka05]

Looking back on limited edition 86/BRZ. We had more than 20... if you count worldwide. That’s pretty good rec, I think.

[Clutch Dog]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Looking back on limited edition 86/BRZ. We had more than 20... if you count worldwide. That’s pretty good rec, I think.

We have some pretty cool ones. and in classic scion branding those limited editions where way cool.
Im still upset that as far as subaru based we didnt get an "S209" or something special package. the highest performance we got was a BRZ TS, which I guess can be akin to the 14R scion.


I also wish the hakone came with the performance package. that woulda been rad.

( says the guy who bought two white 86s...)