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[SMOKETREES]

Originally Posted by Supermassive

So for those interested, anyone can stop by my place to check out what I am doing with my car, although right now I am at a kind of stand still while i wait for the last couple pieces to trickle in. I have a bunch left to put together and do, but until the actual turbo arrives some of it is pretty pointless like putting the IC piping in place properly and a couple other things. I still need to replace my oil pan, so gotta drain the oil and put the new pan in, but can't fill it until I get the turbo installed so I can hook the drain line up. I still need to do the fuel pump so if anyone wants to see how much of a pain in the ass that whole procedure is let me know and I'll save it for when I have an audience...I tried once already so I know how they come apart but getting the new pump in should be an exercise in the flexibility of my curse word vocabulary.

Also if anyone wants I can do headlight blacking out if you are too scared to do it yourself, it's not hard, just takes time. Mine came out amazing btw, I'll throw some pics up once I have some time.

Also I want to throw the offer out there to anyone who might need work done to their car, or parts put on that they aren't comfortable doing themselves. I am more than willing to a) do it for you for a small fee (way less than a shop will) or b) I can help you do it yourself and show you what needs to be done to do what you need to do. I've probably had this car torn further apart than anyone in Phoenix that isn't a dealer, and have run into plenty of situations that required a little clarification and mechanical ingenuity to figure out. I won't pretend to be a pro mechanic and will never attempt something for the first time on someone elses car. But for everything that I have accomplished on my car I feel that I am plenty skilled to help others do the same for their cars. I also have tools that you can use if you need to do work and don't feel like buying a new tool for a job.

Last but not least, I am seriously looking to get my car in a magazine after I get it finished (March-April timeframe). So if anyone has any contacts or experience in getting this done any help will be appreciated. Why do I want this? One is for sharing my car and experience with more people than our kinda closed community of FRS/BRZ owners. Another reason is for resale, publicized cars garner more interest and with the benefit of having a magazine article or if I play my cards right a cover shoot, in the event that I want to sell my car in the future I can probably get more for it. Lastly, I want to get interest from sponsors. I really, really want some sponsors that will be able to help me with internal engine work, perhaps some seats, and I will be trying to work with JL to get a system built for my car. Having my car already featured in one magazine helps alot in getting companies to take you serious when you are looking for full sponsorships. This will also help me to make the kinds of acquaintances that will help me with my next build...which will also be powered by a boxer 4

Agree with everything but JL Audio already has a couple.... One dude on the thread is working with em and also a buddy at Element motorsports is doing a couple and also, Sean, owner of Unique Audio, is really good buddies with em so ill see what I can do and see if he can put the word out

[SMOKETREES]

Originally Posted by jeffsides

We can have a headlight painting party! lol. I'm to scared to do it by myself. It's obvious I'm not as mechanically inclined as @Supermassive

Agreed and I'm waiting till my baby gets all fixed up next week till i starf another project. Gonna be looking all brand new tho. Told em also that once I drop off car that they can fix that one door ding I have also! Haha and I also bottom outed on a speed bump for the 1st time yesterday. Def need to go sideways on the most random ones.....

[mattles]

Originally Posted by Yruyur

@gmookher does it return it to stock or better the return to center from stock?

I know the tc2 I had I would be in a uturn punch it and the wheel would flip 50 times on its own back to center. It was nice.

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This sort of steering wheel/steering racl shenanigans is based on several variables. The largest of which being rack type, power assist, and drive wheels. Since the tc is less of a sports car and more of a commuter I can assume it has waayyyyy more power assist than the FRS. Also, its an FR, so while the front wheels are getting power, this is causing more force to be exerted on those wheels AND there is more weight over those wheels. All of this, combined with Im sure more factors will definitely cause the tcs wheel to return to center faster than the FRS' ever will from the factory. I believe more caster will help this, but the power assist is just not there as much (thank god).

[chrisbfrs]

No torque steer either
My friend with a Speed 3 has horrible torque steer

[Yruyur]

Originally Posted by SMOKETREES

Agreed and I'm waiting till my baby gets all fixed up next week till i starf another project. Gonna be looking all brand new tho. Told em also that once I drop off car that they can fix that one door ding I have also! Haha and I also bottom outed on a speed bump for the 1st time yesterday. Def need to go sideways on the most random ones.....

Thats funny I bottomed out for the first time leaving the parking garage at work with one big guy and another guy in the car

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[Yruyur]

Originally Posted by chrisbfrs

No torque steer either
My friend with a Speed 3 has horrible torque steer

My buddy with the genesys had a speed three. Yes it would rip the wheel from your hand almost. Fun car.

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[Evil86]

Originally Posted by Evil86

More Autox: For the first time in years, there will be autox at Arizona Motorsports ParK (AMP) on Jan. 20. There is a cap of 90 and car must be sounded tested. We will be offering sound testing on site. I would register sooner than later.

Event details are firming up, but here are initial details http://www.azsolo.com/forums/index.p...pic=12531&st=0

Registration http://www.azbrscca.org/events/regis...ster&event=146

Only 28 spots left, and registration hasn't been open for a day.

AMP offers a large purpose built autox pad. It is freaking big and the surface is good. Azsolo hasn't an official event there in 10 years because the county shut it down. I got to go there with few others last year to check it out. It is a great site.

[mattles]

I wonder why AMP doesnt get more SCCA or NASA autocross events out there. Seems like the schedule (according to their website) is pretty barren. Does AMP see a lot of usage? Because it doesnt seem like it...

[Evil86]

Originally Posted by mattles

I wonder why AMP doesnt get more SCCA or NASA autocross events out there. Seems like the schedule (according to their website) is pretty barren. Does AMP see a lot of usage? Because it doesnt seem like it...

We are working on it. This event is tryout to see how it goes. Our schedule this season is committed, but next season (fall), we may use it more frequently.

[Yruyur]

I would live to get on a skid pad

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[Accurate Race Shop]

Originally Posted by mattles

I wonder why AMP doesnt get more SCCA or NASA autocross events out there. Seems like the schedule (according to their website) is pretty barren. Does AMP see a lot of usage? Because it doesnt seem like it...

Amp sees alot of private usage I see cars on it all the time but nothing on the calendar.

Edit: I have went with a few guys from base and if there is someone there to tech the car they will let you go around the track or pad just because of the rules there most clubs do not want to go because of the city complaining so much and the massive fines that's are shelled out if someone beaks the rules.

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[Ninjin]

Originally Posted by Evil86

Only 28 spots left, and registration hasn't been open for a day.

AMP offers a large purpose built autox pad. It is freaking big and the surface is good. Azsolo hasn't an official event there in 10 years because the county shut it down. I got to go there with few others last year to check it out. It is a great site.

Just registered, thanks for the heads up! Sounds like an event that shouldn't be missed.

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[Evil86]

Originally Posted by Yruyur

I would live to get on a skid pad

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register

[Yruyur]

Car will be in the dealership for another full day. Then all next week will be for body work. Gonna suck not having it for a week.

I posted a thread showing all the rental cars I have tried out so far. Here is my list

Tc
XD
XB
Tacoma
Prius - took it to autocross lol
Iq - by far the most entertaining one to be in
Camry

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