Hawyee's Daily/AutoX/Track Build

[daloonie]

When it goes loose it clonks like a mofo, can't imagine the sound with it completely out, oof!

 

[hawyee]

Turns out the failure was much more comprehensive than just the bolt, completely lost the cylinder end of the mount that goes to the transmission which one can notice in the first pics but I missed that on a quick look. Unfortunately I don't think their warranty would cover since it's been more than a year and under "competition" use. I really like this mount but hard to say what caused the failure ultimately, and need to decide what to replace it with. Launches were never above 4k rpm but it did see plenty of autox and hard track use.

 

[Fusion Works]

You will also need the spacer that goes between the bushing and the trans case.

 

[Fusion Works]

The bolt was loose and it worked back and forth until that bushing broke.

 

[Focused]

Awesome build thread—thanks for all the continual updates and shares. Both enjoyable and appreciated.

Maybe reach out and inquire about the breakage anyway? Worst they can say is no, after all...

 

[hawyee]

AWR mount and whoosh bolts installed with a tiny bit of blue loctite, just in time to hopefully run the ring with Lemon this weekend. Really like how it includes its own bracket vs the Vibra. Will definitely incorporate more bolt checks this time around during oil changes just in case.

 

[Fusion Works]

Don't let us down and post updates.

 

[hawyee]

Bean meetup was a great success, had a lot of fun hanging out with Lemon and his lads. The nordschleife was crazy busy with lots of crashes and yellows, but still managed to get in 5 decent laps on Saturday.

 

[Fusion Works]

Fantastic.

 

[Focused]

Great pics and meetup. How would you describe the ‘Ring experience, in your car?

Also, loving your wheel/tire setup!

 

[hawyee]

Great pics and meetup. How would you describe the ‘Ring experience, in your car?

Also, loving your wheel/tire setup!

Thanks! It's amazing, the videos and sims are great for kind of learning where to go but they don't do the elevation changes justice. It's very fun but also extremely scary

 

[hawyee]

Big update time: took the bean across the channel to STealthwerx in the UK for some maintenance and upgrades! It's a really amazing shop, Gareth knows these cars inside and out which showed instantly. He's super passionate to make sure every customer is taken care of with no BS. Here's his summary of everything that was done since I can't say it better myself:




They also upgraded me to a ST200 airbox for no extra monies, and gave her a much needed bath. Currently working with Tunewerks again to get the software sorted for 93, so I haven't gotten to see what the s280 can do full tilt but I rode along in theirs and it's pretty insane so I can't wait. Will be using the Turbosmart 7psi actuator but they gave me an extra spring in case we need to up it to 14. Even on low boost it gives the car a completely different feel and sounds like a jet engine. I have a track day at the Nordschleife in early November which will be slightly terrifying, hopefully the weather holds out for that. Next up for the bean will just be fresh pads for the ring, likely the GLOC R14s again.

Got to meet up with Lemon in London as well which was also really cool! Great food and tons to see. Hopefully we can make it to some UK track days together next season.








Lastly, I've been thinking a lot about what direction I want to go with this car. Part of me wants to take it back to being a little more comfortable but still trackable daily and future family car since the BRZ is a better platform to build on and compete in the future, but I have a few years to make that decision still unless I want to do RCN at the 'Ring.

 

[foodtruck]

Interesting, I wonder what did he mean by "completely different USDM ECU strategy / structure"

 

[hawyee]

I'm not a tuner so don't quote me but the main issue was boost control on the top end that they needed more time with, and I assume with that he's talking about the MAP on our cars vs MAF on the EU/UK.