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Old 02-22-2012, 03:43 PM   #1
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Subaru Stars Soooo it begins...:)

Ok...so I am first in line at my local dealer to buy a BRZ..
can't wait...went to Detroit..and Chicago to get/see info on the BRZ/FRS
First off...Fairly impressed with most things on the BRZ...I Plan to AutoCross it Nationally with James Wilson in ST Class...It seems that I will be one of the first to try and make this thing competitive..I have lots of backing to ensure its competitiveness...
*Kartboy
*Grimmspeed
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*RaceComp/AST
*Whiteline
*SubyDude
and a couple of others to fill in the gaps...

Chances are...this car is 'probably' going to C Stock ...and ST R or X depending on how it drives when the SAC drives it... I think it will be competitive in either class.

What we know:
-Late Model WRX Rear Suspension, Where Rear Sways and Coilovers should be no problem bolting right up

-5x100 boltpattern....be that as it may...deal with it... most likely choice for wheels for me....17x9 with a 43 offset should fit the bill nicely.

-Starting off with a mild 245/40/17 tire to begin with (HanKook R-S3's) Class rules will allow a 265 in STR and 255 in STX...that should fill in the wheelwells

-Subaru and Scion are bragging about the handling of this Platform...I will make it better. AST Dual Adjustable Suspension with Camber plates are in the Plan...the big Question is Spring rates...probably will start off with a 8k front and a 8k rear...

-Weight is 2762 lbs seems to be advertised weight...plan is to get it down to about 2600 in race trim including getting rid of the rear muffler altogether and just putting a turndown or a kick on it for weight reduction..

-Torsion Rear LSD..Will be changed out to OSGiken 1.5 Custom Mechanical LSD

-Steering is Rear Steer vs. Front Steer normally found on Subaru...so when you add camber....usually it toes' out the alignment...for general purposes...now. with the rear steer it should toe 'in'...sooo physical alignment will now become the norm at events...we'll see

Purposed Mods:

2013 BRZ Limited (yes with all the goodies...for resale value later)
AST RaceComp Suspension 8k front, 8k rear
Whiteline Adjustable Swaybars
17x9 43 offset Wheels
245/40/17 Hankook R-S3's (Already have)
Frt Camber plates
OS Giken 1.5 Mech LSD
Lightweight Front Seats...maybe TRD Recaro option
Stainless brake lines
Motul Fluids

That would Get me started...
thoughts???

Sorry for the book

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Old 02-22-2012, 03:57 PM   #2
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That sounds like a good start to me. I don't understand all the rules for the categories, but does it allow for changing out the clutch, flywheel, and driveline. By decreasing the rotational mass in those areas alone think of the increased response. What about brakes?

I'm going boosted as soon as I can!
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Old 02-22-2012, 04:01 PM   #3
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I can change the brakes...but not necessary, as the 'rotational mass' is not worth the extra weight... I can change the clutch and flywheel...but not the driveline...Cars that will be in the same expected class:
-Mazda MX5
-Honda S2000
-BMW Z1
and few others...
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Old 02-22-2012, 04:56 PM   #4
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Carbon Fiber driveshaft, and hopefully Oswald Performance releases lightweight bumper beams.
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Old 02-22-2012, 07:00 PM   #5
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I might have to subscribe to this for interest...

So do you plan on gutting the interior, at least partially, and then putting all the stuff back when you want to sell it as a Limited trim vehicle? Seems counter-intuitive to buy the more expensive (and likely heavier) trim from the start.
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Old 02-22-2012, 07:10 PM   #6
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Bill- I'm am super excited for you. I know you have been busting your tail to get this happening.

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Old 02-22-2012, 08:41 PM   #7
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I can change the brakes...but not necessary, as the 'rotational mass' is not worth the extra weight
There should be aftermarket set ups that are lighter and better.
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Old 02-23-2012, 02:59 AM   #8
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Subscribed to see and hear what your car will eventually look like. I would love to see what a focused effort of this car can look like and do.

For the rear diff -- is this a unit that is just going to be a bolt in replacement, or something more 'race bred' with adjustable clutches in it? Looks like you need to know what you are doing here and have to replace the standard guts.... I will leave that to you!

Reference: http://www.osgiken.net/products/superlock.html

Any reason for front and rear sways? I definitely don't know enough here, especially with a RWD car, but my short time with sways had me wanting to run more rate just to get rid of the sways (which I did on the rear of the STi).

Planning on doing anything else with the car, other than autoX? I assume you are with the stainless steel lines, but just interested to know. Is it going to accommodate daily use and autoX, or really just be a speciality beast?

Good luck! I eagerly await to live vicariously through your hard work on this car!

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Old 02-24-2012, 12:00 AM   #9
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I am also first for one. I don't plan to race, but wanted to add. I wouldn't bother with the limited. All you are adding is heated seats and mirrors, foglights, a wing, some leather and the proximity key. Save the $3k and the extra 100 lbs and get a base model. These are going to be hard to get so it will still hold its value for a few years.
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Old 02-24-2012, 03:46 AM   #10
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The difference is around 14lbs between Premium and Limited trim with the same transmission.

Source: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1330040073
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Old 02-24-2012, 10:52 AM   #11
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I am also first for one. I don't plan to race, but wanted to add. I wouldn't bother with the limited. All you are adding is heated seats and mirrors, foglights, a wing, some leather and the proximity key. Save the $3k and the extra 100 lbs and get a base model. These are going to be hard to get so it will still hold its value for a few years.
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The difference is around 14lbs between Premium and Limited trim with the same transmission.

Source: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1330040073
I live in Wisconsin so the heated seats/mirrors are almost a must...and 14 lbs is minimal..
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Old 02-24-2012, 10:58 AM   #12
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14lbs for all of the options that come on the limited over the premium is really not a lot at all.
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Old 02-24-2012, 11:05 AM   #13
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One thing is for sure, im gonna want to hear how the mods u have planned will feel on the car. So far im only planning wheels, exhaust, drop in filter and a factory rear diffuser.
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Old 02-25-2012, 09:54 AM   #14
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You have too many threads Bill
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Old 02-26-2012, 09:50 AM   #15
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One thing is for sure, im gonna want to hear how the mods u have planned will feel on the car. So far im only planning wheels, exhaust, drop in filter and a factory rear diffuser.
Proposed mods:

2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Satin White Pearl ????

-Wrapped in Flat White

-AST sport 2way suspension (back up KW)

-TIC/Vorshlag Camber Plates

-Whiteline Bars(In development)

-Stainless lines

-Motul Fluid

-Hawk HP+ Pads

-Catback exhaust(nameless performance/in development)

-CAI

-Kartboy shifter(in development)

-Kartboy Bushings(in development)

-17x9 Wheels

-245-40-17 Hankook Ventus RS-3 (already purchased)

-OS Giken 1.5 Rear Mech Diff(Available)

-TRD sport Seats(Available)

-STi Front lip(Available)

-TRD Sideskirts(Available)

-Standalone ECU w/tune(in development)

thats about it for now...that and trying to make it competitive..





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Old 02-26-2012, 09:23 PM   #16
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Change out the "STi" for "BRZ"?

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Old 02-27-2012, 01:00 AM   #17
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I've been thinking about those TRD seats. Are they fixed back? I think their price will knock them out as potential seats simply due to aftermarket probably being just as good and cheaper.
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Old 02-27-2012, 10:52 AM   #18
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Those 245/40 are going to be huge. Gotta get something like a SSR Compe or similiar to counter the heaviness compared to the stockers.


Sounds cool, but I'm waiting till all you guys finish that 1yr R&D that most first year platforms go through.



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Old 02-27-2012, 11:01 AM   #19
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Those 245/40 are going to be huge. Gotta get something like a SSR Compe or similiar to counter the heaviness compared to the stockers.


Sounds cool, but I'm waiting till all you guys finish that 1yr R&D that most first year platforms go through.



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well...since I am going to campaign the BRZ at a national level in Autocross...I am actually either 10 or 20 mm shy of the class limit...255 or 265 is the class limit for 2WD...depending on which class it gets thrown in.. and yes...probably RPF1's...to start with...17x9...
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I've been thinking about those TRD seats. Are they fixed back? I think their price will knock them out as potential seats simply due to aftermarket probably being just as good and cheaper.
I hear ya...they are the Recaro option seats...with Airbags...so I am pretty sure they are spendy too..


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Old 02-28-2012, 12:09 AM   #21
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I hear ya...they are the Recaro option seats...with Airbags...so I am pretty sure they are spendy too..


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Oh that has to spendy. We won't get them, watch.
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Old 02-28-2012, 06:08 PM   #22
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Oh that has to spendy. We won't get them, watch.
I hear ya...however the TRD Catalog is already out....not sure of prices...but "supposedly" they are going to be available thru Scion..


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Old 02-28-2012, 06:32 PM   #23
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I'll be following the build.

I'd recommend moving to the Motorsports section for more constructive criticism and questions.
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Thread should stay here for the time being IMO.

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I hear ya...however the TRD Catalog is already out....not sure of prices...but "supposedly" they are going to be available thru Scion..


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That's the TRD Japan catalog, which is a different company than TRD USA (according to people that know about Toyota/Scion) so we might not get the same parts.
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I'll be following the build.

I'd recommend moving to the Motorsports section for more constructive criticism and questions.
different/same kinda thread in Motorsports aleady....in the autocross section..

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