GR86 Importing my 2023 JDM BRZ
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MartinT
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It got mixed in with "I'm retired", "I'm not getting any younger" and "do it now, no more waiting". I had a really long think and decided the BRZ really is my final performance car, so let's have a bit of Porsche performance for a few more thrills before my years of driving come to an end. You might say "but I'm only 67", but being diabetic severely curtails life expectancy and, although I'm well controlled now, you never know when sh1t will happen.Nice one Martin, what happened to "the power is enough"?
Or, I could just say "want, want"
This is the way. Looking forward to a full report after installation. Out of interest, any reason you're not going to Abbey for the work this time?It got mixed in with "I'm retired", "I'm not getting any younger" and "do it now, no more waiting". I had a really long think and decided the BRZ really is my final performance car, so let's have a bit of Porsche performance for a few more thrills before my years of driving come to an end. You might say "but I'm only 67", but being diabetic severely curtails life expectancy and, although I'm well controlled now, you never know when sh1t will happen.
Or, I could just say "want, want"
MartinT
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I had decided on going with a blower supercharger as the FA24 is fundamentally different from the FA20. The latter needed help everywhere, so positive displacement with the Harrop was the right thing to do. The FA24 has torque, though, so assistance from the midrange upwards felt the right way to go, plus the losses are lower.
I went with Fensport since they are experts with the HKS kit and, once when I spoke with Abbey about blower superchargers, they expressed a dislike for them. Nothing against Abbey, they are wonderful but I've also heard great things about Fensport.
No that's true. Choosing between them often comes down to whoever is closest, tbh, so was just curious as I know you go to them usually.
I did pop by Fensport once to pick something up, but only because I was visiting parents in Suffolk at the time so it wasn't too far to go. And Adrian was very helpful when I bought my HKS catback from them. Let us know how the install goes!
I did pop by Fensport once to pick something up, but only because I was visiting parents in Suffolk at the time so it wasn't too far to go. And Adrian was very helpful when I bought my HKS catback from them. Let us know how the install goes!
tyu
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Want to pre book a met up with you after the installation .
See next weekend
.See next weekend
DpM
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Hey Martin, don't suppose you have a sample vid of what these sound like do you? Would love to change mine as the horn is pathetic.
Thanks
GRistopher
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I do find it funny that you are going FI after all the times you said you weren't, but there's nothing wrong with changing your mind, especially when a supercharger is involved. Looking forwards to hearing your thoughts on it. I love my turbo setup but I can see the appeal of something more linear.
I'd like to hear what you think of Fensports Ecutek and tuning. My tune feels very good but i don't have any of the additional Ecutek features enabled. Also, don't fensport claim to have fixed the rev-hang with their tuning? A lot of people might be interested to hear about that too.
Are you keeping the stock fuel system?
I'd like to hear what you think of Fensports Ecutek and tuning. My tune feels very good but i don't have any of the additional Ecutek features enabled. Also, don't fensport claim to have fixed the rev-hang with their tuning? A lot of people might be interested to hear about that too.
Are you keeping the stock fuel system?
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MartinT
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LOL, yes, but you're not laughing at me any harder than I'm laughing at myself!
The BRZ does have enough power and I proved that on Saturday on a fast country hack to Somerset and back. However, I did like the Harrop on the old BRZ and found myself wondering... Well, I'll find out soon enough.
I was going to ask Fensport about my two favourite EcuTek options: 1) reduced power mode for regular fuel if I find I have to use it, and 2) engine kill mode for when I don't want it startable (e.g. airport car parks). I'm pretty sure Abbey cured the rev hang, I really don't suffer from it.
Yes, the stock fuel system and stock injectors should be good with the HKS and restrictor in place.
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tyu
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meeting next Saturday at Caffeine and machine wan join more the merrier
Family didn't let me this time
MartinT
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I'm getting close to 'supercharger week', booked with Fensport for 1st June.
I'm having both the HKS supercharger and MCA traction mod installed. The latter should maximise grip when accelerating out of turns, which I will need with the greater torque. I really like the stock 18" wheels which restrict me to 225 tyres, although I find them very well balanced with NA power.
EcuTek tuning will be done on the road, which will be interesting compared with Abbey, who use their dyno.
I'm having both the HKS supercharger and MCA traction mod installed. The latter should maximise grip when accelerating out of turns, which I will need with the greater torque. I really like the stock 18" wheels which restrict me to 225 tyres, although I find them very well balanced with NA power.
EcuTek tuning will be done on the road, which will be interesting compared with Abbey, who use their dyno.
Hachi-roku
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Be interesting to hear your thoughts on the traction mod once it’s been fitted and you’ve had a while living with it. It’s one of the things I’m toying with fitting along with lower arms etc when I get around to lowering mine.
tyu
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ohhhh canot wait to see it running
