Kodename47
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On 12/3/2019 at 6:11 AM, MartinT said:Last night I found the setting in my Scangauge II for the MAP sensor, set to kiloPascals (100kPa = 1 bar). With the engine off and Scangauge on, it reads 102 which is perfect as that's atmospheric pressure. What is the maximum reading for the stock MAP sensor? It's winter so I couldn't give it full beans and only reached a reading of 137 which would be 0.37 bar of boost. I seem to remember the sensor is limited to around 0.45 bar?
1.37 Bar is the maximum on the OEM sensor.
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2 hours ago, VAD17 said:I compared display reading to Torque Pro and it was pretty accurate.
Seeing as it uses the same sensor it should read the same
It's also worth noting that the OEM sensor isn't reading the hottest part of the oil system - depending on where you place the sensor you see around +/-10C.
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On 10/29/2019 at 5:44 AM, timurrrr said:Does DashWare provide the data for the brake pedal out of the box, or did you need to use custom OBD PIDs to get that data channel?
Really curious how to get the same data in other apps, such as RaceChrono.Thanks!
I datalog using EcuTek. Dashware is just overlay software.
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4 hours ago, Subota Boy said:If they can adapt the GT86 onto their TNGA platform I imagine a hybrid version could be much fun. The weight of the batteries though!
Don't forget that underneath this is a Subaru platform. Subaru now do boxer hybrids so I expect that this, most likely being produced in the Subaru plant again, will fit the mold better.
Plus TNGA is FWD.
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I still think given the tie in between the 2 companies is for hybrid technology sharing, Subaru will move in that direction more and more and Toyota have started to look towards more performance hybrid power, as in the new 2 litre in the UX/Corolla, so I think it makes sense for the BRZ/86 to be a good model for them to be a first for both. Toyota will have the tech to make the batteries smaller and lighter and it will give instantaneous and linear torque which will suit the chassis.
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What exhaust parts do you have fitted. I found that my OEM backbox resonated like crazy at that kind of RPM when had changed parts earlier in the system. The only way around it was to replace it.
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On 9/13/2019 at 1:04 PM, Kaisersalsek said:Because I’m putting about £6,000 worth of parts on it?
Means nothing. Rule of thumb, mods don't add value. If you have like for like cover on mods then you're covered anyway so long as you don't write it off. A bit different if you want to go agreed value to cover your investments, but you'll pay for that privilege if they agree it.
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12 hours ago, Ade said:Sounds like they arnt OEM equivalent then!
Aren't OEM quality I agree...... but they are sold as OEM alternatives, not "uprated" pads.
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On 9/10/2019 at 9:40 AM, maurice said:I would avoid their 'brembos'. I fitted a full set of discs and pads to my wife's old Jazz and they warped within months. They aren't good quality at all.
They are Brembo brakes, just everyone assumes that because Brembo brake kits are on many sporty cars that all Brembo brakes are sporty. They're not, these are OEM equivalent.
FWIW I have heard many people in the Honda world refuse to use Brembo discs as well for the same reason.
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30 minutes ago, Tubbytommy said:Hit a nerve hehehe
Just take some tuition you will be fine x
Is SpecK back?
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10 hours ago, Luke said:Every big brake kit that I've seen for sale has never mentioned that it moves the bias forwards or backwards at all.
That's because the well designed kits aren't designed to shift bias. You use piston area and disc size to maintain the balance, a BBK isn't primarily for improved braking distances, it's to get the heat out the system for longevity.
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4 hours ago, VAD17 said:Hmm... more mods cheaper car insurance? I guess this may also depends on whether you increase declared value if the car any by how much.
Mods don't tend to add value to the car, unless you're going for agreed value to cover a potential write off there is no benefit to upping the value. Insurers like Flux tend to specialize in modified car policies/insurers and less on standard cars so they are less competitive on stock cars.
4 hours ago, VAD17 said:Would be interested in a policy with additional track days cover (Greenlight does not insure in my area).
I've yet to find one, Greenlight have never been willing to quote me.
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5 hours ago, Kaisersalsek said:I've been quoted a £95 increase to take it to 300bhp and to up the value of my car.
Why would you increase the value of the car?
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Flux have always been my go to with my SC'd car.
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5 hours ago, Test Drives Unlimited said:The New 2.5 Hybrid is fitted to the Camry, Rav4 and New Lexus ES.
It has a different power output to the old Lexus IS300h !I test drove a RX300h a few years back, best thing I can say about it is that it reminded me of an old school American V6/8. Lazy and effortless cruising but no real go as you would expect in a car like the RC. Hopefully the newer generation is better, but given the models it's I'm not expecting fireworks. 😂
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11 minutes ago, Test Drives Unlimited said:Must get a Test Drive in the New 2.0 and New 2.5 Hybrids at some point.
Is the 2.5 new or just the same as the one used in the Lexus 300h?
I have to say that I've been tempted to chuck in the 86 for one of these.
On 8/26/2019 at 6:32 PM, Tubbytommy said:Wow that's a lot of money for a very mundane car.
You have to remember that these are available at 0% finance, so that makes it quite comparable.
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59 minutes ago, Septic said:I noticed two sections of the underside of the bonnet that looked suspiciously like they may be almost perfect shapes for cutting out and putting in vents. .....especially if it appears that my (Australian bought and imported to the U.K. when I returned last year) GTS has them and they aren’t standard here. From looking at the shapes and position, it looks exactly like a design addition targeting future options on the car, that may not have seen the light of day perhaps.
It's just how you add strength to a flexible metal without making it thick and heavy
The bonnet is the same on all models. Some come with less insulation, like this:
If you remove all the insulation, the whole bonnet is like that.
Here are the original set of 4 Verus vents:
You could do them as a pair or all 4. They have also recently done a pair for the outside rear, but I believe they are less efficient (better looking though IMO). I also think TrackSpec make some larger ones if that's what you fancy....
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Hard to tell from those, but one will fit the 286mm solid low spec rears and the other will be for the 290mm vented rears as found on UK spec. I would assume it's the 16" ones that you want.
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The new JDL 4-2-1 also looks good, not sure how it compares getting one into the UK price wise but will be up there with the ACE/Rogue ones I reckon.
https://jdlautodesign.net/shop/jdl-auto-design-ft86-4-2-1-equal-length-header
Note that this is their UEL vs new 4-2-1 EL rather than vs stock:
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2 hours ago, GravelRash said:I don't think the car throws an error if the first CAT is removed.
In either event, with a retune, there's no error or dash light regarding the 1st CAT.
It does throw an error if the cat in the manifold is removed. The DTC is just disabled in the tune.
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I tend to watch this Tyre Reviews channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEvB1bmKjPWZ3V1wSdBnXPQ
Does real world tests for various tyres and gives honest opinions. Quite often the tests are done on RWD cars and not FWD hot hatches, this does make a difference.
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That sounds a lot for the #2 sensor, sure they haven't quoted you for the wrong one? It's not a wide range sensor like the #1 sensor. See if you can find the part number online and have a shop about. Just a Denso sensor IIRC.
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1 hour ago, Notaricer said:Does that mean that I have to keep that 2:1 ratio when upgrading the calipers? So for example, 8 on the front, 4 on the back? Or does this not matter whatsoever?
Number of pistons is irrelevant. Piston area is more important. Most front BBKs are designed with the OEM rears in mind so don't shift the bias too much.
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3 hours ago, Cerastes said:Mine are probably only related to my car. But 2 issues with the glass, scratches on my windows I believe because of the motors or something in the doors, I also seem to be the only one who has an issue with the rubber of the drivers door getting caught when the window goes up when you close the door and every time I take it back to get a recall for something I forget to mention to them; it's not major but both are annoying on car that cost me this much. I have issues with the radio, probably due to the fact that the dealer I bought it from had the sharkfin antenna fitted. Small battery fitted (everyone has that issue). Boot issues. Poor quality paintwork in that it's very thin layer. The button on the rear seats to drop them down doesn't fit properly, it's all loose and you have to sort of tap it down. Passenger front seat, when you roll it forward it keeps sliding back; granted it's probably not an issue as it's meant to be that way, but why? I don't know. Then I have issues with modifications that were done, but that is my fault I guess. I should have never fitted any aftermarket parts.
I've had mine for coming up 7 years, but I have had loads of small issues despite low mileage that have slowly eroded away my love for the car (that and I have come to dislike the car community). But I agree with many of your issues.
- Water in the boot/poor sealing rear lights
- Radio is poor (new dashcam has killed the reception, LED indicators cause interference easily)
- AC stopped working (Relay)
- Wheels corroded (warranty)
- 2nd rear view mirror delaminated
- Rust - door quarterlights and bonnet slam panel
- Door quarterlight blew out - no determined cause
- Lots of rattles
- Clutch pedal squeak
I've given up on fixing the car at times, if I could find a suitable replacement I probably would have by now. TBH I've often had thoughts about just getting rid and not bothering with a replacement.
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Do you need a larger MAP sensor? I've not seen a Harrop in a while but on a Sprintex and Cosworth charger you get some odd fueling if you run a larger MAP sensor due to pressure waves in the manifold.