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Forum: Member's Car Journals Today, 04:30 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 150,548
Posted By DarkPira7e
OS Giken is in! Along with Sikky front mounts on...

OS Giken is in! Along with Sikky front mounts on the diff (Cusco brace on the back)

First impressions with the diff- wow!!
On power, the car just shoots wherever your tires are pointed. Really...
Forum: Software Tuning 10-28-2026, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,420
Posted By DarkPira7e
"Tried starting with a spark plug removed from...

"Tried starting with a spark plug removed from engine, sitting in coil, powered by vehicle. Grounded the plug to the engine and got no spark."

You need to fix this. It is the problem.
Chase the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-26-2026, 11:12 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 93,568
Posted By DarkPira7e
Congratulations on being able to free up the BRZ...

Congratulations on being able to free up the BRZ from daily duty.
Forum: Software Tuning 10-21-2026, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,420
Posted By DarkPira7e
I'm with Eatonpsi, that compression ratio is...

I'm with Eatonpsi, that compression ratio is pretty awful and likely huge tune changes are going to be needed to get it to fire up if everything else is good.
Sounds like a Subaru builder who has...
Forum: Software Tuning 10-17-2026, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,420
Posted By DarkPira7e
DI ecu has all its bolts? Coilpacks firmly...

DI ecu has all its bolts?
Coilpacks firmly connected?
MAP sensor didn't change, right?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-26-2026, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,058
Posted By DarkPira7e
Check the adjustment of the clutch pedal. I'll...

Check the adjustment of the clutch pedal.
I'll blame that IRP shifter all day though- put a stock one back in and see how it is.
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 09-22-2026, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,347
Posted By DarkPira7e
Still getting these, but nothing at the bottom of...

Still getting these, but nothing at the bottom of the post still
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-01-2026, 08:54 AM
Replies: 2,121
Views: 508,002
Posted By DarkPira7e
Sorry to hear. I'm pretty jaded about living in...

Sorry to hear. I'm pretty jaded about living in Vermont but then I see stuff like this and realize it's nice to not really have to worry about this shit here. Not because people are better, but...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-31-2026, 09:43 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 150,548
Posted By DarkPira7e
Using aux7 and AN Volt 6 inputs, we decided to...

Using aux7 and AN Volt 6 inputs, we decided to use the sensor to log low pressure side fuel pressure in lieu of oil for now, since adding the oil pressure will require more fidgeting with things than...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 08-29-2026, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12,087
Views: 3,545,036
Posted By DarkPira7e
2012, god... I was still on 3si.org and...

2012, god... I was still on 3si.org and bimmerforums. Had no idea this car was even a twinkle in somebody's eye
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-27-2026, 06:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 21,316
Posted By DarkPira7e
I definitely like how the carbon fiber driveshaft...

I definitely like how the carbon fiber driveshaft feels when shifting quickly
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-25-2026, 10:42 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 150,548
Posted By DarkPira7e
https://youtu.be/SYILaj06LJM?si=l1z05PNnnfP2zVu9 ...

https://youtu.be/SYILaj06LJM?si=l1z05PNnnfP2zVu9

Datalog drive with a few pulls on the new Link ECU.
We ran several 3rd gear pulls through a virtual dyno, estimating about 370whp right now at...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-25-2026, 04:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By DarkPira7e
2700 w/ driver and cage is crazy. Good luck to...

2700 w/ driver and cage is crazy. Good luck to them!!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-24-2026, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By DarkPira7e
Neat! What other extremes have you gone to for...

Neat! What other extremes have you gone to for weight reduction? This is cool stuff. Give us some pics!
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-23-2026, 10:08 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 150,548
Posted By DarkPira7e
There are a bunch of unused inputs on the board...

There are a bunch of unused inputs on the board that are just pins sticking up.
Link sells a harness for like $50 but I bought the connector (digikey part 455-2154-ND) for $0.18 and the matching...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-23-2026, 09:32 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 150,548
Posted By DarkPira7e
Link ECU installed!! Not bad to get the stock ECU...

Link ECU installed!! Not bad to get the stock ECU out if you under the lower dash.

So far, it's been excellent. Wish I had done this so long ago. Much smoother driving and control of things....
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 08-23-2026, 09:18 PM
Replies: 2,587
Views: 1,056,511
Posted By DarkPira7e
So far it's a game changer, well worth the...

So far it's a game changer, well worth the upfront cost
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 08-23-2026, 08:23 PM
Replies: 2,587
Views: 1,056,511
Posted By DarkPira7e
Testing out the Link ECU!

Testing out the Link ECU!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-22-2026, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2,121
Views: 508,002
Posted By DarkPira7e
Took it out for a night drive, did not crash but...

Took it out for a night drive, did not crash but the new vland headlights are aimed way too low... Thank god for high beams
Stopped to get gas and the pumps were already turned off so I guess they...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-17-2026, 10:46 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 150,548
Posted By DarkPira7e
I found Vital log viewer recently, it's super...

I found Vital log viewer recently, it's super fast and reads CSVs. Just wanted to share in case anyone wanted to try something that actually is pleasant to use. It does cost $$$ for a license but I...
Forum: Software Tuning 08-17-2026, 10:43 PM
Replies: 2,164
Views: 654,914
Posted By DarkPira7e
Throwing this here since I'm also going to post...

Throwing this here since I'm also going to post in my build thread. I found Vital log viewer recently, it's super fast and reads CSVs. Just wanted to share in case anyone wanted to try something that...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-16-2026, 10:49 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 357,877
Posted By DarkPira7e
Thanks to Grady for the size, I missed that. ...

Thanks to Grady for the size, I missed that.
He's right, you should have a reservoir and pull from that. Mine has been fine, but really it's not something perceptible until it's not fine, I'm just...
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 08-13-2026, 06:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,347
Posted By DarkPira7e
I've been thanking people so they know I replied,...

I've been thanking people so they know I replied, since reply notifications are gone completely.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-13-2026, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By DarkPira7e
It's pretty easy to disassemble the headlights....

It's pretty easy to disassemble the headlights. Bake for 10-15 minutes at 220f.
From there, carefully peel the clear headlight lens from the body (or don't be, if you're removing alllllll the...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-12-2026, 12:34 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 357,877
Posted By DarkPira7e
I'm going to dig around and see if I happened to...

I'm going to dig around and see if I happened to take photos. I know I had a couple but I'm not sure they reveal anything. I mostly took them as a comparison to show it really was identical to the...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-12-2026, 09:04 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 357,877
Posted By DarkPira7e
Badass! There's a huge market hole for something...

Badass! There's a huge market hole for something like that, other than AVO's setup... especially if you can get a template for machining the bracket and can supply your own WRX pump.
Hell, you...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-10-2026, 10:27 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 357,877
Posted By DarkPira7e
I don't know if it's meant to move liquid, it's...

I don't know if it's meant to move liquid, it's just an assist for the brake booster.
Forum: Forced Induction 08-10-2026, 09:39 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 357,877
Posted By DarkPira7e
This was the exact issue I had, except that I...

This was the exact issue I had, except that I just could not clock the turbo perfectly for the drain to be effective under all circumstances (I even hacked up the T3 manifold to be v-band for the...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-06-2026, 09:07 AM
Replies: 847
Views: 357,877
Posted By DarkPira7e
It's as Grady said, WRX scavenge pump! I had...

It's as Grady said, WRX scavenge pump! I had been discussing mechanical oil sumps and KillerBMotorsport suggested that the cam driven pump had way more than enough vacuum to ensure the turbo would...
Forum: Forced Induction 08-05-2026, 07:32 PM
Replies: 847
Views: 357,877
Posted By DarkPira7e
Major necro here but this was the first time I've...

Major necro here but this was the first time I've really beat on the car in its current form.
Did autocross on an 89 degree day. 15 runs with just a few minutes in between each. Each lap about 44...
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