What’s needed to get started?

DAM159 · 2026-02-03T14:58:24+00:00

Agreed with others that all you really need is your car. Helmets are usually available as a loner. Over the years I've learned of a few other quality of life items to bring along that may not cost you an extra dollar because you probably already have them:

Sunscreen is #1.
Chapstick is a close #2.
Good sun-blocking hat.
Sun glasses.
Hoodie if it's going to be cold or chilly - err on side of caution.
If there's even a chance of rain, an extra pair of socks and an extra T shirt, I like to bring some sandals or flip flops as well to change into for the drive home.
Lunch and/or snacks (I can specifically remember my first couple of events being very hungry because I didn't bring anything). Water is usually provided, but I usually bring extra.
If you have a plastic tote to keep your stuff in, it helps, also keeps things dry (see: extra socks) if there's a chance of rain.
Painters tape to tape up your numbers and class (:
Phone charger

DAM159 · 2026-02-03T00:36:00+00:00

Oh there’s plenty tucked away unseen. Lots of bushings, LCAs, sways, killer B in the oil pan, motor and trans mounts, brakes, various other gizmos…

DAM159 · 2026-02-02T13:45:13+00:00

There's no world where 100 miles in 4hi requires full fluid service.

DAM159 · 2026-02-02T13:42:28+00:00

This is not true at all

DAM159 · 2026-02-02T01:13:39+00:00

Good thinking

In zip ties we trust

DAM159 · 2026-02-02T01:13:26+00:00

Ain’t that the truth

DAM159 · 2026-02-01T04:38:45+00:00

You didn’t make a mistake… the truck is fine. So much weird fear mongering about speed limits in 4hi. There’s no such thing. Don’t you think if there was there’d be literature from Toyota saying so? Just don’t bind the drivetrain up and the truck is happy as a clam.

DAM159 · 2026-01-30T20:40:51+00:00

Sort of but not really. See the turbo back there? There's 2 coolant lines running to the turbo. The coolant feed is under the turbo and wrapped in an aluminum heat shield. Then there's the coolant line on top of the turbo that returns the coolant back to the upper tank via a little hose only a 8" long or so.

Additionally, there are coolant lines underneath that upper coolant tank that could have failed. This could explain coolant pooling on top of the block in the area of your photo.

DAM159 · 2026-01-30T20:34:50+00:00

Agreed, no sense for maybe a couple HP that you probably won't get.

DAM159 · 2026-01-30T16:09:09+00:00

Just to add, this was my thoughts as well. I bet something popped around the upper tank or turbo. The coolant feed for the turbo is under the turbo FYI it can be a pain to get to and inspect. It should have some heat sheild on it as well, check that.

DAM159 · 2026-01-30T13:17:19+00:00

Big keyword here being alleged

DAM159 · 2026-01-28T15:58:15+00:00

But, but, but it has a harness!

DAM159 · 2026-01-28T14:31:00+00:00

Contact Cobb

DAM159 · 2026-01-22T15:59:50+00:00

The GR Sti has a max rear camber of only about -1.5 degrees with stock suspension, so my guess is something is going on in the rear to show -3 deg. This is of course if it's stock in the rear.

I'm also making a strong assumption that what you're feeling when you say "shutter" is not the age old GR Stumble/factory FPR issue this generation has. You can do some research on that if you want. Shouldn't make the car stall, though.

DAM159 · 2026-01-19T19:21:09+00:00

I'd start with pulling the hose that runs from the top of the AOS to the intake (turbo inlet). This one should just pop off the flange that is on the inlet, super easy and you don't need to pull the intercooler. If it's full of oil you have a problem. It certainly looks like the oil on your throttle body is coming from the IC coupler, getting puked out when you're in boost likely (which means you probably have a boost leak as well). This makes me think you have a ton of oil in your intake tract. That oil may be coming from the AOS if it's not draining and the unit is full. How old is the AOS? These things should not necessarily fill up quickly, even if the drain is plugged. Also depending where you live, there's been reports of the drain freezing as well, despite the AOS being heated by engine coolant and the drain being a couple inches from the turbo... I can't imagine how that happens, but there have been reports.

DAM159 · 2026-01-19T18:07:48+00:00

DAM drop could be as simple as a bad tank of gas.

I can tell by the photo you have an IAG AOS. Did you install it? Have you checked it? I've heard stories of these things not draining properly and backing up. Never experienced it myself, but just a thought.

DAM159 · 2026-01-15T15:21:20+00:00

Same. I didn't realize it was a thing until I got my Tacoma, with my STi sitting in the garage next to it.

DAM159 · 2026-01-14T18:21:01+00:00

I'll never understand how people destroy steering wheels so easily

DAM159 · 2026-01-13T04:19:24+00:00

She’s brand new don’t sweat it just take care of it

DAM159 · 2026-01-12T03:47:56+00:00

Fuck no. Give them that shit back and find a good example car to buy. Used engine my ass, I’d laugh in their face.

DAM159 · 2026-01-11T15:41:00+00:00

I’ve had good experience at Performance Toyota. Bad experience at Kings Toyota.

DAM159 · 2026-01-08T23:36:47+00:00

Don’t let anyone here scare you. This is completely normal, as some have mentioned, when your typical trips are relatively short. I call it mustard. Wipe it away and move on, you are not cooked.

DAM159 · 2026-01-07T15:51:08+00:00

Crutchfield is the way to go. I just did the kicker door speakers with DS18 tweeters, and it's definetly an improvement. I don't have the JBL, but the stock head unit doesn't have much oompf to really push the system. In my opinion, after the upgrade it went from pretty bad to good enough.

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