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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-09-2021, 04:25 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 83,833
Posted By AreteAuto
I ran the Whiteline RC kit with Hotchkis springs...

I ran the Whiteline RC kit with Hotchkis springs many years ago, 1 inch drop. It was a wonderful combo. Still recommend keeping the RC kit with the RCE springs, because assuming it is similar to the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-09-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 83,833
Posted By AreteAuto
Always nice to hear someone knows that ride...

Always nice to hear someone knows that ride height is not directly correlated to body roll. Seems like quite a raise, though, a whole inch. Interested to hear the feedback.
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 11-14-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 938
Posted By AreteAuto
Big ole bump

Big ole bump
Forum: Exterior Parts (Aero, Lighting, Etc.) 10-29-2019, 03:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 953
Posted By AreteAuto
FS: 2017+ OEM BRZ Tail Lights

I have a set of 2019 BRZ tails in perfect condition. The car only has 11,000 miles on it. $425 takes them!
Local pickup anywhere in the Southeast at a public airport (I’ll fly for the hours — send...
Forum: Exterior Parts (Aero, Lighting, Etc.) 10-15-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 663
Posted By AreteAuto
SOLD - 2017+ OEM BRZ headlights

SOLD - to the fella with the face. Thanks FT86club

These are on my 2019 BRZ with only 10k miles. Like new condition, I’ll clean them up and package them safely. Local pickup in the southeast at...
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 10-13-2019, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 938
Posted By AreteAuto
FS: Eibach Pro Kit Springs New In Box

I bought these and decided to save for coilovers. They’re brand new, haven’t opened them. Just got them last month. Restock fee makes returning them not worth it.
$180.00. I can deliver to any...
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 10-05-2019, 12:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,763
Posted By AreteAuto
Is this the AP Sprint or Endurance? Listing title...

Is this the AP Sprint or Endurance? Listing title says different from your description.
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 10-04-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,763
Posted By AreteAuto
AP Sprint

PM’d
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-02-2015, 12:18 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 42,730
Posted By AreteAuto
Ouch, I can only imagine the pain those Hawks...

Ouch, I can only imagine the pain those Hawks have endured over the past weekend.

I am comfortable swapping pads. Here is my plan so far:

Order the sprint BBK.

Get some high end pads for the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-01-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 42,730
Posted By AreteAuto
HP+ currently, it's the first race pad I've put...

HP+ currently, it's the first race pad I've put on my personal car.
I always do the pedal dance, but it doesn't turn off abs. I typically stay off abs, but every now and then it'll kick in while I'm...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-01-2015, 01:40 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 42,730
Posted By AreteAuto
I am on PSS, with stock power. Primarily used at...

I am on PSS, with stock power. Primarily used at Road Atlanta with obvious hard braking zones, and I really thrash the car...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-30-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 42,730
Posted By AreteAuto
Of the pads you used with the sprint kit, which...

Of the pads you used with the sprint kit, which were the best? Fade is really getting on my nerves...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-18-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 31,484
Posted By AreteAuto
Thanks for the replies guys. Yeah, I will...

Thanks for the replies guys.

Yeah, I will probably go ahead and get the best I can, because I am "all-out or haul home" when it comes to tracking. The FRS brakes didn't last a full lap for me at...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-16-2015, 12:21 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 31,484
Posted By AreteAuto
Do stock Porsche's, such as the Cayman S, require...

Do stock Porsche's, such as the Cayman S, require much upgrading to the brakes for track use? Or are they well-equipped? I'd assume pads at least..
I ask because I am considering one.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-16-2015, 12:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 28,407
Posted By AreteAuto
The noise is so prominent on our e46's that they...

The noise is so prominent on our e46's that they probably don't even question it.
On our cars, it is much more noticeable in 6th gear. Specifically at interstate speeds, if you feather the gas...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-14-2015, 02:17 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 14,824
Posted By AreteAuto
When I switched to some lighter wheels, and 225...

When I switched to some lighter wheels, and 225 PSS, I lost a couple mph at the end of the back straight at road atlanta. But the rest of the course they were much much quicker than the stock setup...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-14-2015, 01:52 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 31,484
Posted By AreteAuto
There's one thing you should know before...

There's one thing you should know before approaching the brakes on this car. The BRZ/FRS KILLS the front brakes in terms of heat. It's really kinda ridiculous for its weight and speed(or lack...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 09-14-2015, 01:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 28,407
Posted By AreteAuto
Guys, this sound is completely normal. I believe...

Guys, this sound is completely normal. I believe it comes from the differential, and I actually enjoy it. If it's getting too annoying, you could check the diff bushings, but it is absolutely nothing...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 08-13-2015, 10:43 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 97,104
Posted By AreteAuto
Have any of you considered the solution on page 6...

Have any of you considered the solution on page 6 by mister.bond? He says it is fixed and hidden for him.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-13-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 195,725
Posted By AreteAuto
If you plan on tracking, or even autocrossing, I...

If you plan on tracking, or even autocrossing, I highly recommend avoiding lowering springs. Our CV joints are weak, and Toyota won't hesitate to drop a $5K bill on you if the joints bust and take...
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 08-12-2015, 10:09 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,031
Posted By AreteAuto
What would be the main advantages of the Street...

What would be the main advantages of the Street Flex over the Flex Z?
And would you recommend these, or the Skunk2 PRO C?
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 08-12-2015, 10:04 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 14,903
Posted By AreteAuto
Hi! Could I get a quote for the Tein Street Flex?...

Hi! Could I get a quote for the Tein Street Flex? Saving pennies on a college budget...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-12-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,386
Posted By AreteAuto
I'm not an expert, but I can provide a bit of...

I'm not an expert, but I can provide a bit of feedback I believe on this particular subject..
I'm an inch lower on Hotchkis. So far the stock dampers have allowed more travel than the stock CV...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 08-12-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,167
Posted By AreteAuto
Bump

Bump
Forum: Wheels and Tires 08-05-2015, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,167
Posted By AreteAuto
FS: OEM Scion FR-S Wheels and Tires

Stock wheels and tires with lug nuts.

The wheels, as can be seen, have red fluorescent removable stripes around the edge.
Wheels in near perfect condition.

Asking $125 each obo for pickup in...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 07-27-2015, 12:43 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 104,703
Posted By AreteAuto
Yes, that is what I was attempting to say, thank...

Yes, that is what I was attempting to say, thank you for expounding.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-16-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,111
Posted By AreteAuto
Haha it's an enlightening video! Very good view...

Haha it's an enlightening video! Very good view of what's going on down there.

Daggum, I should have had it replaced when the clicking started before it broke. Oh well, I'm just glad it works...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-12-2015, 02:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,111
Posted By AreteAuto
I do hope that it was indeed a rock! As long as...

I do hope that it was indeed a rock! As long as it isn't doing anything anymore, I'd say don't worry about it unless any future noises come up. The electronic aids shouldn't make a difference,...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-10-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,111
Posted By AreteAuto
As long as your tires look nice, there should be...

As long as your tires look nice, there should be no issues for warranty. Many times they just call it a day after torquing the axle-nut though. For some, this helped. For others, the clicking...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-10-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 31,021
Posted By AreteAuto
I was asking about the angle of the driveshaft,...

I was asking about the angle of the driveshaft, as a result of using the diff risers to fix the axle angle. Sort of as a side effect of the diff risers. Is that something to worry about?
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