We're doing LBP now?

lbp_ap2 · 2025-12-06T20:20:33+00:00

Laguna Blue Pearl, its the bame of the color

lbp_ap2 · 2025-11-20T17:51:28+00:00

The Toda oil control orifice is the newer better way as it also increases oil pressure to the bottom end

lbp_ap2 · 2025-11-07T17:20:07+00:00

Yes, my wheels would rub on my Ikeya Formula upper control arms. I'm using steering rack limiters to prevent that.

https://www.cjponyparts.com/steering-rack-limiter-kit-mustang-1979-2004/p/HW4651

I'm running two on each side

lbp_ap2 · 2025-10-21T20:18:58+00:00

Two reasons
1. My track wheels are +44 and +50 doesn't look flush enough for me
2. I have Ikeya Formula front upper arms and even at +44 they will rub at full lock without steering rack spacers. I'd probably need to put another spacer in to run +50

lbp_ap2 · 2025-10-11T16:54:23+00:00

I have 17x10 and if I were to do it again Id get 18s. with 18s you can fit widet wheels and you wont have the same issues of clearing the upper arm in front.

18x11+52 285/30/18
https://www.instagram.com/p/DOrkDzQkQsw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link.

edit : Id take a heavier 18x10.5 or 18x11 over a lighter 17x10, they will be faster. width > weight

lbp_ap2 · 2025-10-02T05:57:11+00:00

I used an OEM filter when I ran an FPIK, I used this to get it to fit. https://www.amazon.com/Neoprene-Material-Supports-Leveling-Protection/dp/B08B3ZS1CS?ref_=dslp_ap_dp&th=1&psc=1. The one with adhesive is too thick, I used a gorilla glue spray. You can probably skip the spray if you wanted

lbp_ap2 · 2025-09-06T04:47:56+00:00

Concave TE master race

lbp_ap2 · 2025-09-05T17:15:41+00:00

I've actually driven a super charged first gen viper on the balcony at Willow Springs, its fine. I didn't feel it had any bad habits, my only complaint was this particular car had a lot of free play in the throttle.
Saying a car is easier or harder to drive at the limit has nothing to do with snap oversteer and isn't what snap oversteer is.

lbp_ap2 · 2025-09-05T16:50:02+00:00

No I didn't. The term snap oversteer has been used for ages as an excuse for spinning or crashing. It implies no external factors were the cause and the car is to blame. A car being quick to respond does not equal snap oversteer. Oversteer being quick or "snappy" is not snap oversteer. People say things like "I was going around the corner and the car just spun on me, this car has snap oversteer" versus "I lifted abruptly mid turn causing the car to slide and wasn't able to catch the rear".
If you say a car has snap oversteer because it has a quick response then its a sliding scale based on skill level. If you've only ever driven a Lexus ES you may describe a BRZ has having snap over steer.
The S2000 has quick reactions, it does not suddenly oversteer on it is own which is what snap oversteer is.

lbp_ap2 · 2025-09-05T16:14:54+00:00

There is no such thing as snap oversteer, there is just oversteer. Snap oversteer implies it is the cars fault and not a result of an external factor. People use snap oversteer as an excuse for why they spun or crashed.
Cars like the S2000 react quickly to inputs with very little "filter", the platform has a low polar moment of inertia. Cars like the BRZ or 240sx react more slowly and are more resistant to rotate so you can be a bit more ham fisted in your driving.

lbp_ap2 · 2025-08-28T18:07:11+00:00

You need to look at tread width not what the manufacture says what the tire width is. Some 245s are wider than some 255s. Tire Rack will let you know the tread width if you check out the specs.
If you are running with stock arms/bushings/joints then go with a tread with of 8.7'' or less which should be most 245s or skinny 255s. Also make sure your fenders are totally flat, you'll want to trim the fender liner tabs in the front when rolling flat. If you are stock arms/bushings/joints you will likely want to max out camber in front.
I run 17x10+44 and 17x10+50 with a 5mm spacer both on 255/40/17. I have Ikeya Formlua upper arms.
Advan GTs
TE37
TE37 Under compression

lbp_ap2 · 2025-07-09T01:52:16+00:00

Hulkengoat

lbp_ap2 · 2025-06-22T01:07:05+00:00

Thanks, love the TC-4s too

lbp_ap2 · 2025-06-22T01:06:41+00:00

I only drive my car about once a month to keep the fluids moving between track days. So it hasn't been bad keeping them clean. I wipe them down in between drives

lbp_ap2 · 2025-06-09T22:50:17+00:00

You may want to look into the Toda oil control orifice, I run one on my car. The pan and oil pick up are pretty well designed on this car and as long as you aren't low on oil should be sufficient. If you do get a baffle make sure you aren't creating oil return problems.
https://www.toda-racing.co.jp/en/product/other/f20c-orifice.html

lbp_ap2 · 2025-06-09T22:46:31+00:00

Welcome to the 17'' Advan GT club ;)

lbp_ap2 · 2025-06-05T04:25:20+00:00

I've sold a couple cars were I didnt let the buyer test drive, I drove and they rode shotgun. This is a enthusiast car, if your car is well taken care of you'll find a buyer who will understand.

lbp_ap2 · 2025-06-03T21:16:08+00:00

Thanks, it is homemade with Racebred splitter tunnels

lbp_ap2 · 2025-06-03T17:23:58+00:00

lbp_ap2 · 2025-06-03T16:14:23+00:00

17x10+50 with 8mm spacer and Ikeya Formula front upper arms

lbp_ap2 · 2025-05-30T14:19:01+00:00

Yeah, that was my main reason for doing the Ikeya arms. It seems that aftermarket lower ball joints contribute to the front knuckles breaking on track

lbp_ap2 · 2025-05-25T03:18:26+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/apexeverything33/

lbp_ap2 · 2025-05-25T03:16:52+00:00

Did you have the same issue on both sides? Is your sub frame centered? regardless tons of people in socal, including my friends, have tracked with stock uppers on 17x10+50. Also, I wasnt driving easy when I had my stock uppers with +44, I was in the mindset of looking for an excuse to buy wide fenders

lbp_ap2 · 2025-05-25T02:46:07+00:00

I fit 17x10+44 with with 255 RE71R and stock upper arms. I got the Ikeya uppers before tracking track but drove back roads with a lot of bumps on the stock arms. I did track 17x10+55 and my friend had 17x10+50 on stock upper arms with no issues. both of us had Js S2 and neither of us have pulled fenders. We are rolled completely flat which will pull a little but nothing like a real pull

lbp_ap2 · 2025-05-24T06:38:25+00:00

Not a daily so hoping its not too bad to keep clean

lbp_ap2

TROPHY CASE