Author Archives: Fair

MRS Electronic makes LS Swapping the 86 Easier!

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Fair

The engineers at MRS Electronic Inc have developed a CAN integration module to allow LSX V8s talk to the FRS or BRZ factory computer, which allows theses OEM items to function: Tachometer, Coolant Temperature, electric assist Power Steering, Fuel Economy … Continue reading →

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69 Camaro Build Update

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Fair

The work on the as-yet-unnamed 69 Camaro Track car has been plugging away quietly in our shop this past year. This 2-part forum build thread update we shows the work completed from January through April 2016. This was an important … Continue reading →

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BMW E46 Daily Driven Track Car – TWS race, MSR Testing, Winter Plans

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Fair

Bored on the Thanksgiving holiday and need something to read? Our forum build thread for the Vorshlag “Daily driven track car” BMW E46 has been updated with another big 3-part update starting here. Thousands of words, dozens of pictures, and … Continue reading →

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Vorshlag FR-S: Suspension and Brake Upgrades + Track Testing

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Fair

Our 2013 FR-S Vorshlag shop test mule for 86 chassis development has undergone two big upgrades and several tests to prove their worth since our last post in August. Before those mods we did a Track Night in America as … Continue reading →

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BMW E46 Daily Driven Track Car – Summer of Mods

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Fair

We’ve been busy this summer quietly working on our Daily Driven Track Car, this red 2001 BMW 330 (start reading here). We’ve knocked a lot of weight out of this little E46 and it has shown in the lap times. … Continue reading →

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Update on Project #DangerZone, our 1992 Corvette (FOR SALE)

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Fair

Another multi-year shop race car project is coming to a close here at Vorshlag. Project #DangerZone is finally finished, perfected, reliable, and painted. That usually means only one thing – its time to sell it. We tend to build one … Continue reading →

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BMW E46 Daily Driven Track Car – Build Thread Update

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Fair

Our “Daily Driven Track Car” build thread has hundreds of pictures and videos showing work on three current E46 BMWs being built by Vorshlag, including our NASA TTD entry. This thread was long overdue for an some new content to … Continue reading →

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VoMoLeaks Document Dump: 5th Gen Camaro Tech!

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Fair

The real October Surprise is Vorshlag’s massive tech post on 5th gen Camaro! We work on a variety of sports and sporty cars, and the 5th Gen chassis was one we have starting attacking in 2013. One tester’s car in … Continue reading →

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Alpha FR-S LS1 Swap + Beta Build + Production Parts!

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Fair

Lots of news added today in the “Vorshlag Scion FR-S LSx Alpha Project ” project build thread, starting in this post. We have had a bit of a gap since the last post, which is explained in detail, including all … Continue reading →

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What is the Dominant Street Tire in CAM Competition?

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Fair

The debate over who has the fastest tire in the “200 treadwear wars” rages on forums, in magazines, through social media and within race grids in SCCA, Optima, Goodguys, ChumpCar, Lemons, and WRL competition events. There are some magazine tests … Continue reading →

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