ichi's 86 Project

[KR-S]

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Do you believe the Mutekis were just an isolated incident, or is this more common?

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by KR-S 86

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Do you believe the Mutekis were just an isolated incident, or is this more common?

My old ARP studs were “kinda” cross-threaded, but somehow Kics kept it fine. My wife bought those studs when ARP had recalls on some of studs. Mine weren’t horribly bad that I didn’t think to get it swap em out... but using Muteki at the end didn’t help plus salt on the winter/spring road didn’t help.

My wife is using Muteki lugnuts and no issue for... 7 months now.

Conclusion, it’s not common issue. Just mix of unlucky shit happen to me.

[ichitaka05]

Got my car back from body shop. If you’re wondering why my car was in the shop, I got rear ended few weeks back. Now it’s back & it’s nice to drive my car again.

[ichitaka05]

Here’s a quick update on my car. While I was searching around Japanese 86/BRZ group member sites for some ideas, I came across this mod.

Not sure anyone felt unknown heavy steering while autox, track &/or drift with counter steering. Well, kouki 86/BRZ have improve that part by updating their EPS. Good news to zenki 86/BRZ owner is that, you can swap out with kouki EPS.



Zenki model should have big “G” on it. Kouki model should have “1”... then why is other one have “3” on it? When I google search that part number it said it’s for ‘18 BRZ STI model. Which I’m assuming it’s for tS model (in US, BRZ tS came as ‘18 model). tS or kouki model EPS price was almost same on eBay (+-$5 difference). So thought to test it out if tS model EPS works on zenki model. Answer that question is, yes, it does work.

Work itself took about 30mins. Only 3 bolts, 2 screws & 1 nut to get it off, so why took 30mins? EPS is in very awkward area (behind trunk release & light adjusting button), so had to go through several wires with twisting my arm & hand to get those bolts off. If you careful and take your time, it’s not that hard. No, I’m not planning to make DIY, cuz it’s easy mod.

Test drove after installation and yes, there’s a difference in the steering feel. It’s a lot lighter. I prefer zenki power steering weight, but kouki power steering isn’t bad either.

Here’s a vid (if you understand Japanese)

[Killer_dps]

2 things I love your car for the combo of daily track ish and also how the heck have I not seen you running around I’ve been in Utah 3 years now lol

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Killer_dps

2 things I love your car for the combo of daily track ish and also how the heck have I not seen you running around I’ve been in Utah 3 years now lol

Yeah, I want to keep the fundament of this car as is, but add my taste to it.

Haha not sure what part of Utah you live? I work downtown, but rarely take freeway. That might be the reason why you don’t see me. I try to wave everyone who wave at me... except in the morning. My mind is somewhere else (half asleep), so don’t get offended if I didn’t. lol

[Killer_dps]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Yeah, I want to keep the fundament of this car as is, but add my taste to it.

Haha not sure what part of Utah you live? I work downtown, but rarely take freeway. That might be the reason why you don’t see me. I try to wave everyone who wave at me... except in the morning. My mind is somewhere else (half asleep), so don’t get offended if I didn’t. lol

I’m up in Layton I only sold my Jeep for a 86 in the last 6 months but I used to stare too hard at any of the twins I saw because I had wanted one before my Jeep

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Killer_dps

I’m up in Layton I only sold my Jeep for a 86 in the last 6 months but I used to stare too hard at any of the twins I saw because I had wanted one before my Jeep

Gotcha, iirc there are good amount of 86/BRZ owners around your area. There’s also FRS/BRZ/86 UT FB GP. They don’t post much, but they do few meet annually.

[Killer_dps]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Gotcha, iirc there are good amount of 86/BRZ owners around your area. There’s also FRS/BRZ/86 UT FB GP. They don’t post much, but they do few meet annually.

Yea I joined looking for parts surprised how quiet it is. And yea I was really surprised when I got my car I started to realize how many their are I think a lot of em are from Ogden

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Killer_dps

Yea I joined looking for parts surprised how quiet it is. And yea I was really surprised when I got my car I started to realize how many their are I think a lot of em are from Ogden

Haha cuz they’re broken up in track geeks vs hard park geeks. While newbs are lost trying to figure out which two groups to join. While here I am, keep posting here on the forum instead

Well, if you’re near downtown or Midvale and see me, wave. We’re black sheep of Toyota/Subaru, so most Toyota/Subaru owners don’t wave back lol

[Killer_dps]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Haha cuz they’re broken up in track geeks vs hard park geeks. While newbs are lost trying to figure out which two groups to join. While here I am, keep posting here on the forum instead

Well, if you’re near downtown or Midvale and see me, wave. We’re black sheep of Toyota/Subaru, so most Toyota/Subaru owners don’t wave back lol

Im all for track and grippy things lol. Also I’m in Midvale once a week it seems my buddy owns lone peak collision and me and my girl go to pho 33 weekly it seems lol once the sun returns we should definitely hit a canyon cruise or something

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Killer_dps

Im all for track and grippy things lol. Also I’m in Midvale once a week it seems my buddy owns lone peak collision and me and my girl go to pho 33 weekly it seems lol once the sun returns we should definitely hit a canyon cruise or something

Haha I know exactly where Pho 33 is. Me & my wife take State to go Gardner Village (for Indoor Soccer) every Sunday and we pass by there.

I've heard that shop but never been there. I usually goes to my wife's uncle shop. I've been using them way before meeting my wife and they have been good.

[Killer_dps]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Haha I know exactly where Pho 33 is. Me & my wife take State to go Gardner Village (for Indoor Soccer) every Sunday and we pass by there.

I've heard that shop but never been there. I usually goes to my wife's uncle shop. I've been using them way before meeting my wife and they have been good.

Yea I know of the shop because my Jeep almost got totaled one frame and a lot of hours later he’s the only person I’ve trusted to touch my vehicles haha probably who I’ll go to when I need some parts painted and my cars unfortunate door ding pushed out but out of curiosity what’s the shop you go to for paint work?

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Killer_dps

Yea I know of the shop because my Jeep almost got totaled one frame and a lot of hours later he’s the only person I’ve trusted to touch my vehicles haha probably who I’ll go to when I need some parts painted and my cars unfortunate door ding pushed out but out of curiosity what’s the shop you go to for paint work?

LW Auto near downtown. I work down town and they're few lights away from me.