I have finally arrived at wheel setting in Gran Turismo7 on my Fanatec DD Pro that feel good and seem to handle most situations. First, the settings and then the commmentary. Gran Turismo 7 v 1.56 (01.560.fe7f3d13a) In Game – Assist Settings Transmission Manual Assist Preset Custom Traction Control 0 ABS Default Auto Drive Off…
BMW E60 Wheel Lug to Stud Conversion
After reading an article on theDrive.com, I want to switch from the stock BMW lug to a stud. This will make tire swapping easier. While BMW does provide a concentric lip at the hub, still, holding the wheel centered will screwing in the lugs on anything but a level surface is tricky. There are a…
STi Brake Caliper Time-Sert Install
It’s time. I got lucky when swapping rotors and pad on the front Brembo brakes of the STi after over-torquing the brake caliper mounting bolts. However, one of the caliper mounts was almost threadbare. I was able to bolt it back up and get it to torque; but, I wasn’t confident. Using anti-seize was a…
Cygnus X-1/Fortune Auto 510 Coilovers for STi
Jump to Updates I had purchased the Silver’s NeoMax coilover for my 15+ VAB Subaru STi. They were 8k/8k spring rates with a bearing upgrade, but something just didn’t feel right. The dampening was just too soft. No matter the amount of rebound I adjusted, there wasn’t a distinguishable change. I didn’t feel confident that…
Bolt Metric Conversions
Standard to Metric bolt conversions. Not proud but I did swipe this from Elgin Fasteners. I’ve read that the holes in the Subaru WRX STi (VAB) front bumper are #10 and to use #10 well nuts. But what if I wanted metric sized well nuts, you know, like everything else on the car, planet, etc? Well,…
Fanatec Steering Wheel Settings
I’m uncertain whether I drive simracing games or if I just spend an inordinate amount of time tweaking the setup of the wheel configuration and in-games settings. This, of course, is a frustrating game all of its own. The Rig: Fanatec CSL Elite PS4 in PC mode Fanatec ClubSport Pedals V3 (CSP_V3) Fanatec Forza…
Rear Brake Pad Change – Mini Cooper Countryman F60
First off, FULL STOP if you do not own BMW Tool 2365377 and 2285574 or it’s ilk, do not attempt this procedure. Now, that said, Harbor Freight is a lifesaver and had Maddox 63264, Disc Brake Pad and Caliper Service Tool Kit. See the caliper piston for the rear brakes of a F60 Mini are…
Rear Front Lateral Link aka Rear Toe Arm
Rear toe on the WRX STi (VA) chassis is said to be far to negative. Removal and install is pretty straight forward. You will need: Ball join separator 22mm box end wrench 19mm socket (1/2 preferred) 17mm socket 19mm box end wrench Pliers for hitch cotter pin removal 12mm socket for cable assembly nut…
STi – Cobb AccessPort Relevant Values
Article to discuss default ranges and values for parameters to log using the Cobb AccessPort on a 2015+ Subaru STi. Let’s read this, Cobb Tuning Guide Also this was the setting that Ed, my tuner configured for the gauges:
Front Brake Pad Change – Mini Cooper Countryman F60
To change the brake pads on an F60 Mini Cooper Countryman, you are going to need these tools (jack with pad not pictured): Secondly, look everything up using the newtis so that you know the torque spec and disassembly instructions. Torque Specs: Wheel Lugs – 140Nm (103.25Ft-Lb) Guide Screws (hex bolts) – 35Nm (25.81Ft-Lb) Use…