Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[JD001]

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.

The standard run of UK BRZs probably are more "limited" then any of the ones pictured..

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Clutch Dog

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...)

Yeah, in Japan it came with it. The guy who was in charge to bring it US said "at least it comes with arm rest." SMH

Originally Posted by JD001

The standard run of UK BRZs probably are more "limited" then any of the ones pictured..

UK had CS V-3 right? Sadly US never came with those cool ones.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Yeah, in Japan it came with it. The guy who was in charge to bring it US said "at least it comes with arm rest." SMH



UK had CS V-3 right? Sadly US never came with those cool ones.

No, I'm talking about the standard BRZ models. When I last looked about 800units had been sold since release date. The GT86 is a different story as they have sold a lot more.. This was due to an agreement between Toyota and Subaru..

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Clutch Dog

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

All depends on how you plan to use it I guess. I do not need nor want big brakes or performance struts. If the Hakone had the option of getting it with or without them I would go without. For a daily driver street car that will never make use of them it is just costly bling.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

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.

All it takes is one good smack to peen a race. Then it's just a matter of time. Do you have camber plates or anything that could feed a metal-to-metal shock back into the hub. I agree that it is really strange.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by 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.

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."

American guy: [...blah blah] decredite.

French guy: Discredite.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

All it takes is one good smack to peen a race. Then it's just a matter of time. Do you have camber plates or anything that could feed a metal-to-metal shock back into the hub. I agree that it is really strange.

Yes, I do. But my setup up until recently was pretty standard autoX/track setup.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Yes, I do. But my setup up until recently was pretty standard autoX/track setup.

Are your spherical bearings in good shape? Tight?


Every morning I cross like 10 expansion joints on the Columbia bridge. The concrete in the wheel tracks is eroded at the the joints leaving a sharp transition. I am glad to have elastomeric top hats.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I would gain too much weight.

But, look how happy you would be -



humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

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

I see - a twin in Idaho -


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by cjd

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.

You mean that I wouldn't need to get a new cotter pin -




humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

All depends on how you plan to use it I guess. I do not need nor want big brakes or performance struts. If the Hakone had the option of getting it with or without them I would go without. For a daily driver street car that will never make use of them it is just costly bling.

OK, grandpa -


humfrz

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Are your spherical bearings in good shape? Tight?


Every morning I cross like 10 expansion joints on the Columbia bridge. The concrete in the wheel tracks is eroded at the the joints leaving a sharp transition. I am glad to have elastomeric top hats.

Yes, they are good. No knocking over bumps. I did just change out my entire suspension setup including the top hats though.

I am wondering if it is brake dust contamination wearing away at the seals. It should be fairly obvious if that is the case as the grease will be cakey.

[ichitaka05]

My work have officially closed til further notice... but sadly I still gotta work from home. Which I'm not complaining. I'm a bit behind on project, so it's nice that I have 2 wks to catch up.