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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-17-2024, 03:25 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By autoracer86
First time ordering parts from Japan and...

First time ordering parts from Japan and Australia. I was very happy with the experience from japanparts.com Could easily see myself ordering more JDM goodness.

The MCA order took awhile which was...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-07-2024, 11:37 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By RToyo86
I've had mine installed enough to leave some...

I've had mine installed enough to leave some impressions on the street.
Rear end feels a bit more sophisticated, less bothered by bumps.
I tested on throttle grip mid corner on familiar bumps...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-30-2024, 04:27 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By RToyo86
Could have sworn looking at rear end it is a...

Could have sworn looking at rear end it is a touch lower but I did not measure to get definitive answer. I have photos from initial install of B6 on yellows with OEM wheels. Looks close from the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-28-2024, 09:40 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By M0nk3y
Yup. Grinder wheel to the rescue Sent...

Yup. Grinder wheel to the rescue


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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-27-2024, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 523
Posted By NoHaveMSG
After doing these myself years ago I always...

After doing these myself years ago I always recommended people don’t do this unless they are WELL prepared. I had access to massive industrial hydraulic power unit driven presses and it was still a...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-25-2024, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 523
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Front control arm bushings (KCA434 and W0905) installation and impressions

I installed the Whiteline front control arm bushings (KCA434 and W0905) recently. I thought I prepared well, read all the horror stories and watched all the installation videos. Took one control arm...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-13-2024, 12:59 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By RToyo86
Fast shipping! Mine arrived today, they're very...

Fast shipping!
Mine arrived today, they're very generous with their swag too! 8 stickers and a jet tag. Thanks McA!
Now just waiting on trailing arm to install everything together.
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-10-2024, 08:26 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By M0nk3y
Yup, it's honestly a night and day difference and...

Yup, it's honestly a night and day difference and truthfully I'm amazed I went this long without any sort of trailing arm correction

FWIW, I have MCS 2Way Remotes, 9k/11k, it's not compromised...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-08-2024, 04:04 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By M0nk3y
Yay for first Gen2 MCA install photos (at least...

Yay for first Gen2 MCA install photos (at least here)

Cannot stress enough to chase the existing subframe bolt with Kroil or something to clean it out. SUPER easy to cross thread and mess up...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-04-2024, 01:12 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
I installed the GP Sports one a few days ago, but...

I installed the GP Sports one a few days ago, but with the rainy weather I don't have too much to report.

Ride quality does seem to be more compliant in the rear, especially on sharp bumps (like...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-26-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 37,267
Posted By JIM THEO
According to this video (at 56"): ...

According to this video (at 56"):
https://youtu.be/5KmOiYIcmyU?t=56
Pink STI springs from the Bilstein/STI kit are 25% harder than the base 2013 BRZ springs rates: 27Nm front - 34Nm rear!
So...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-12-2024, 12:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,848
Posted By dragoontwo
Or you could check some documents that somebody...

Or you could check some documents that somebody has.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-11-2024, 05:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,848
Posted By gpvecchi
It fits and it's 1,5 kgs lighter. I would like to...

It fits and it's 1,5 kgs lighter. I would like to know is the diameter is the same, and how they achieved more lightness.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-11-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 37,267
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Those won't fit inside the fronts, so the only...

Those won't fit inside the fronts, so the only real option is to trim the Bilstein bumpstops.

I wish there were another option but I searched a LOT and came up empty. Trimming the fronts isn't...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-04-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By Ohio Enthusiast
Well, my impatience got to me, I ordered the GP...

Well, my impatience got to me, I ordered the GP Sports mod from RHDJapan (https://www.rhdjapan.com/gp-sports-racing-equipment-design-rear-rigid-traction-member-collar-set-brz-zc6-86-zn6.html). I...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-04-2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By whataboutbob
With the traction mod in place, the distance...

With the traction mod in place, the distance between two mounting points is slightly different. The brace seemed to be designed to have a bit of room available _below_ where the normal trailing arm...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-03-2024, 06:13 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By whataboutbob
I used a 5 lb hammer to bend the tab on the...

I used a 5 lb hammer to bend the tab on the chassis brace so I could bolt everything up with the traction mod.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-27-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 849
Posted By dragoontwo
Sounds like spring spacers to pre-compress and...

Sounds like spring spacers to pre-compress and reduce travel of suspension to sit on the bumpstops.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-19-2024, 09:24 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By DocWalt
Another alternative version:...

Another alternative version: https://outboundmotorsports.com/products/gr86-brz-anti-squat-bumpsteer-correction-mount
Forum: Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting) 02-01-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,911
Posted By RustyS14
Bumping this thread since its one of the first...

Bumping this thread since its one of the first links to come up when you google "BRZ frameless mirror". I just purchased and installed one of these kits on my 2013 and figured I share my thoughts...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-25-2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,848
Posted By dragoontwo
The knuckles has nothing to do with being more...

The knuckles has nothing to do with being more "track ready". They put the steel knuckles on for the Brembo brakes. They fit the steel knuckles, but not readily on the aluminum ones.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-17-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By DocWalt
I realized I never chimed in here with my...

I realized I never chimed in here with my experience on the GPSports version of this.

No changes in ride height, but 9kg/mm rear springs over here.


I posted initital impressions...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 01-16-2024, 09:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,805
Posted By ZDan
13 feet, that *is* a LONG block!

13 feet, that *is* a LONG block!
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-16-2024, 07:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By Wally86
*cries in base model* lol

*cries in base model*

lol
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-15-2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By Tokay444
Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 01-15-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By Drifter X
No it doesn’t. My car is black and the image in...

No it doesn’t. My car is black and the image in the cluster is a white 86.


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Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 01-15-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 19,060
Posted By Dadhawk
https://media1.giphy.com/media/tze1mGedykiuk/giphy...

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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-10-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By whataboutbob
https://www.mathwarehouse.com/trigonometry/radians...

https://www.mathwarehouse.com/trigonometry/radians/s=r-theta-formula-equation.php
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-08-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
You'll be okay with the spacers. - Andrew

You'll be okay with the spacers.

- Andrew
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-07-2024, 12:55 AM
Replies: 287
Views: 90,937
Posted By makinen
F 2.7k BRZ springs R 3.4k MY17 -> 4.0k GR86...

F 2.7k BRZ springs
R 3.4k MY17 -> 4.0k GR86 springs
FSB 18mm stock
RSB 15mm Impreza or MY17

The ride height changes with loads are manageable. Before installing the Traction Mode, I was worried...
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