STX BRZ/FRS Setup-Discussion Thread - Page 3

GTB/ZR-1 · 11-04-2012, 06:01 PM

Can you say--weight savings!

I'm having a massive part-out of the GT-R, but I am keeping this:

No, not kilos--POUNDS, baby, POUNDS! lol

Ridiculously expensive, but a 25lb weight savings off the nose of the car & phenomenal cranking power & longevity--keeper...

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ABQautoxer · 11-04-2012, 06:02 PM

Very nice. I'm looking at light batteries but I'm afraid to ask the cost of that one.

EDIT: I peeked at the price..holy **** thats about 10x what I was hoping to spend.

Scooby South · 11-04-2012, 06:13 PM

Tom...yep..

George. When do you get your car???

Bill

04trailsti · 11-04-2012, 06:21 PM

theres a 2.5lb battery out there thats got strong cranking amps. -1lb

Scooby South · 11-04-2012, 06:39 PM

yeah its like 400 bucks too

but weight is weight ... for sure..

Bill

GTB/ZR-1 · 11-06-2012, 05:41 PM

More lightweight add-ons. 17X9". 2" wider & 4+lbs lighter than stock--nice..

04trailsti · 11-07-2012, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby South

yeah its like 400 bucks too

but weight is weight ... for sure..

Bill

I want to say its around $200.

em99sport · 11-07-2012, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04trailsti

I want to say its around $200.

Mine was $180 from Amazon.

http://www.ballisticparts.com/produc...ies/12cell.php

04trailsti · 11-09-2012, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by em99sport

Mine was $180 from Amazon.

http://www.ballisticparts.com/produc...ies/12cell.php

Yep thats it.

kayen · 11-09-2012, 08:24 AM

Which Model did you guys end up buying? 12 Cell EVO2 (100-012) or the 12 Cell EVO2L (100-012L)

Scooby South · 11-09-2012, 10:51 AM

niice...theres another one thats stupid expensive...good find..

ABQautoxer · 11-09-2012, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kayen

Which Model did you guys end up buying? 12 Cell EVO2 (100-012) or the 12 Cell EVO2L (100-012L)

Isn't the only difference that the L means the negative terminal is on the left instead of the right? BRZ stock negative is on the left but this battery you could get the non-L and just rotate it 180 degrees.

EDIT: confirmed thats the only difference: http://www.ballisticparts.com/produc...ies/12cell.php

em99sport · 11-09-2012, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scooby South

niice...theres another one thats stupid expensive...good find..

Dude, a 27 lb weight reduction for less than $200 is a steal on an ST* car! A guy I know spent $1250 on Girodiscs for a 22 lb reduction

Scooby South · 11-10-2012, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by em99sport

Dude, a 27 lb weight reduction for less than $200 is a steal on an ST* car! A guy I know spent $1250 on Girodiscs for a 22 lb reduction

oh..I know..

...I currently have a 8lb Deka in mine right now...

Bill

GTB/ZR-1 · 11-10-2012, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by em99sport

Dude, a 27 lb weight reduction for less than $200 is a steal on an ST* car! A guy I know spent $1250 on Girodiscs for a 22 lb reduction

Coming from GT-R tax the past few years regarding lightening purposes--that's a bargain!

GTB/ZR-1 · 11-10-2012, 10:35 AM

Will I get protested w/ this JDM TRD spoiler?

dwx · 11-10-2012, 11:51 AM

Probably not locally. But I wouldn't risk it at national events. Do you have a limited or premium BRZ?

GTB/ZR-1 · 11-10-2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwx

Probably not locally. But I wouldn't risk it at national events. Do you have a limited or premium BRZ?

Base FR-S

dwx · 11-11-2012, 04:06 PM

Well the exact rule is:

Quote:

F. Addition of spoilers, splitters, rear wings, bumper covers, valances, side skirts, and non-functional sccops/vents is allowed provided that either:

1. It is a production part which is standard or optional equipment of a US model of the vehicle.

2. It is listed in the vehicle manufacturer's US accessory catalog for that vehicle for normal highway use. This does not allow for parts sold through a manufacturer's performance catalog (e.g., Ford Racing, HPD, MazdaSpeed, Mopar Performance, Mugen, NISMO, SPT, TRD, etc).

So no it wouldn't be legal, and I'm not sure I would test it out. Maybe devise a way to disconnect it?

GTB/ZR-1 · 11-11-2012, 07:39 PM

^^^

Guess I'll be spoiler-less...

Okay, here are the new rims, powdercoated Gunmetal. Setup is abt the same as the OEM setup, while being significantly wider.

Although it looks a 4x4 (ASTs can't come soon enough).

2 best recorded runs (got PAX on 1st run). Car is wicked loose @ times (see vid 2 @ the end of the sweeper). I went 1/2 sec quicker in fun run, but I let my 108whp Miata-driver buddy have 4 back-to-back fun runs w/ it. He went quicker than me. He is very fast (and 60lbs lighter), but still bumbed he went quicker. He couldn't go quicker than me in my GT-R though--so I'm still learning the momentum thing...

George Bonafede MSCC quickest run in FR-S 11/11/12 - YouTube

George Bonafede MSCC (almost) quickest run in FR-S 11/11/12 - YouTube

Scooby South · 11-11-2012, 10:57 PM

nice....Why AST George.???? just curious...

jprice130 · 11-11-2012, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTB/ZR-1

^^^

2 best recorded runs (got PAX on 1st run). Car is wicked loose @ times (see vid 2 @ the end of the sweeper). I went 1/2 sec quicker in fun run, but I let my 108whp Miata-driver buddy have 4 back-to-back fun runs w/ it. He went quicker than me. He is very fast (and 60lbs lighter), but still bumbed he went quicker. He couldn't go quicker than me in my GT-R though--so I'm still learning the momentum thing...

Have you tried a bigger front sway bar yet? I drove a friend's FR-S this weekend with a Strano 22mm front bar and it felt amazing. It really stabilized the back end, but did not create understeer. I drove his car before the bar was added, so I had a decent idea of the before and after.

I know you got ASTs on the way so the bars you choose will obviously depend on how you setup your ASTs, but I thought I'd at least mention that the 22mm front bar really helped with the stock suspension.

GTB/ZR-1 · 11-12-2012, 11:07 AM

Gents, I normally leave my bars stock & go a little soft on the rear springs; although, I may try Sam's bar. Mg buddy, Ian Stewart has promised me I will love the ASTs. I've had good luck with KWs on my Evos, but thought I'd give these new, aluminum-bodied dampers a try.

The car may ultimately end up with a hair dryer on it & go to SM, but keeping it STX for now...

ABQautoxer · 11-12-2012, 11:09 AM

With the AST, are you sure the fronts are aluminum? I thought those were still steel, the rears are aluminum.

GTB/ZR-1 · 11-12-2012, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABQautoxer

With the AST, are you sure the fronts are aluminum? I thought those were still steel, the rears are aluminum.

Hmmm, I will double check. Thx

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11-04-2012, 06:01 PM	#51
GTB/ZR-1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 88127 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Winter Garden, FL Vehicle: 2009 Datsun GT-R Red	Can you say--weight savings! I'm having a massive part-out of the GT-R, but I am keeping this: No, not kilos--POUNDS, baby, POUNDS! lol Ridiculously expensive, but a 25lb weight savings off the nose of the car & phenomenal cranking power & longevity--keeper... * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-04-2012, 06:02 PM	#52
ABQautoxer Scooby Specialist Member#: 198231 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Vehicle: 2007 Not a Subaru	Very nice. I'm looking at light batteries but I'm afraid to ask the cost of that one. EDIT: I peeked at the price..holy **** thats about 10x what I was hoping to spend.

11-04-2012, 06:13 PM	#53
Scooby South Subtly Outspoken Moderator Member#: 238 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: OG05 STi 51E	Tom...yep.. George. When do you get your car??? Bill

11-04-2012, 06:21 PM	#54
04trailsti Scooby Specialist Member#: 179170 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Behind the wheel Vehicle: 2005	theres a 2.5lb battery out there thats got strong cranking amps. -1lb

11-04-2012, 06:39 PM	#55
Scooby South Subtly Outspoken Moderator Member#: 238 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: OG05 STi 51E	yeah its like 400 bucks too but weight is weight ... for sure.. Bill

11-06-2012, 05:41 PM	#56
GTB/ZR-1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 88127 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Winter Garden, FL Vehicle: 2009 Datsun GT-R Red	More lightweight add-ons. 17X9". 2" wider & 4+lbs lighter than stock--nice..

11-09-2012, 08:24 AM	#60
kayen Scooby Specialist Member#: 57287 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Kalamazoo, MI Vehicle: 2002 Bugeye STi MY07 WRB FXT	Which Model did you guys end up buying? 12 Cell EVO2 (100-012) or the 12 Cell EVO2L (100-012L)

11-09-2012, 10:51 AM	#61
Scooby South Subtly Outspoken Moderator Member#: 238 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: OG05 STi 51E	niice...theres another one thats stupid expensive...good find..

11-10-2012, 10:35 AM	#66
GTB/ZR-1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 88127 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Winter Garden, FL Vehicle: 2009 Datsun GT-R Red	Will I get protested w/ this JDM TRD spoiler?

11-10-2012, 11:51 AM	#67
dwx Scooby Guru Member#: 8343 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Milwaukee, WI Vehicle: 2005 2012 Jeep 2013 DGM BRZ	Probably not locally. But I wouldn't risk it at national events. Do you have a limited or premium BRZ?

11-11-2012, 10:57 PM	#71
Scooby South Subtly Outspoken Moderator Member#: 238 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: OG05 STi 51E	nice....Why AST George.???? just curious...

11-12-2012, 11:07 AM	#73
GTB/ZR-1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 88127 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Winter Garden, FL Vehicle: 2009 Datsun GT-R Red	Gents, I normally leave my bars stock & go a little soft on the rear springs; although, I may try Sam's bar. Mg buddy, Ian Stewart has promised me I will love the ASTs. I've had good luck with KWs on my Evos, but thought I'd give these new, aluminum-bodied dampers a try. The car may ultimately end up with a hair dryer on it & go to SM, but keeping it STX for now...

11-12-2012, 11:09 AM	#74
ABQautoxer Scooby Specialist Member#: 198231 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Vehicle: 2007 Not a Subaru	With the AST, are you sure the fronts are aluminum? I thought those were still steel, the rears are aluminum.