WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR FRS TODAY?

[zeal86]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Looking at your plate thingy there, I suggest you include the pulley cover on the right side. I think it will look much more complete and offer some good attachment points

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I actually hadn't thought of incorporating the pulley cover... I'll have to look into that... I may like it. Thanks.

It is still a work in progress... just a preliminary template.... there will be many tweaks to my cover.

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[randomthoughts]

Originally Posted by zeal86

I actually hadn't thought of incorporating the pulley cover... I'll have to look into that... I may like it. Thanks.

It is still a work in progress... just a preliminary template.... there will be many tweaks to my cover.

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I just asked the same thing on ur build thread lol

[MJones_RB]

Originally Posted by zeal86

More work on my Alt/Comp cover...

I also started researching how to go about making Door Strap Pulls today. I found some good info on the net. I have two ideas that I'm debating. If I'm successful, expect a write-up sometime in the future.

Since I received some parts today, I now have some straight forward installs and some fabrication heavy installs...I wish I had more time!

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Man, I always love your posts!

[SuperTom]

Here are godSnow pulleys installed.


Stock Pulley set up weights 6.25 lbs



New pulleys weight 1.3lbs






To get the old pulleys off I kept the belt on first to get the bolts on the Alt, And Water loosened. I did not need air ratchet on the Alt bolt using this method. I need my trusty 4ft Iron Pipe over my breaker to get the Crank loose. Pulled so much I got the wheels to move slightly then it finally broke



Forgot to take pic with air intake out of the way.



Great way to save nearly 5lbs reciprocating mass. And I don't see the need to spend any more on namebrand pulleys. Overrall quality was very good some slight nicks on the outer edges counted maybe 5 between the 3 pulleys, everything on the belt drive areas where smooth.

[SuperTom]

My day is not over just installed these Perrin Control Arm Braces got them on the Perrin Garage Sale on ebay $35. Otherwise I wouldn't spend big money on something like this.


Perrin 10.3 oz



Stock 15.2 oz



Simply jack up front. Unbolt old ones, Slide on new ones, Red Threadlock, bolt to spec








Don't know if they will do much but seem more robust and 5oz lighter at the same time.

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[guybo]

Originally Posted by SuperTom

Here are godSnow pulleys installed.




Great way to save nearly 5lbs reciprocating mass. And I don't see the need to spend any more on namebrand pulleys. Overrall quality was very good some slight nicks on the outer edges counted maybe 5 between the 3 pulleys, everything on the belt drive areas where smooth.

That is not reciprocating mass. It is ROTATING mass which is why pulleys are an aesthetic mod only.

[MJones_RB]

Originally Posted by SuperTom

My day is not over just installed these Perrin Control Arm Braces got them on the Perrin Garage Sale on ebay $35. Otherwise I wouldn't spend big money on something like this.

PERRIN GARAGE SALE?!?

[Overdrive]

Did not do this for the car or with it in mind, but picked up a watch and came to realize when I cracked it open that it actually matches the car's interior theme pretty well.

Faux CF, red stitching, etc.

[SuperTom]

Originally Posted by MJones_RB

PERRIN GARAGE SALE?!?

yep just type in perrin sale on fleabay and stuff will pop up

[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

Got annoyed at how prominent the torque dip has been feeling recently. Can't figure out what it is. Increased familiarity and awareness for the car? Dirty air filter from all the pollen? Warmer weather? AC was on? Anyone ever noticed that? Been driving it 8K and it's never been this obvious. It almost feels like the car is being held back by TCS, although I'm in track mode.

[new2subaru]

Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh

Got annoyed at how prominent the torque dip has been feeling recently. Can't figure out what it is. Increased familiarity and awareness for the car? Dirty air filter from all the pollen? Warmer weather? AC was on? Anyone ever noticed that? Been driving it 8K and it's never been this obvious. It almost feels like the car is being held back by TCS, although I'm in track mode.

Although it could be anyone of the things you mentioned or all of them, based on the mileage and the recent temps, I think it's familiarity and awareness. I'm going through the same thing at 15K.

[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

Originally Posted by new2subaru

Although it could be anyone of the things you mentioned or all of them, based on the mileage and the recent temps, I think it's familiarity and awareness. I'm going through the same thing at 15K.

I'm leaning towards those two as well. Although another owner was telling me recently how the 2017 86 doesn't have a torque dip and it's zippy, and I can very clearly detect one. Still firmly present lol

[new2subaru]

Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh

I'm leaning towards those two as well. Although another owner was telling me recently how the 2017 86 doesn't have a torque dip and it's zippy, and I can very clearly detect one. Still firmly present lol

lol I still think the car is zippy, but the longer I drive it the more I look down and find myself above 4k consistently. It's helping!