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Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 04-28-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 657
Posted By glamcem
FS:(SoCal) Karcepts MCS 1WNR Coilovers for Gen 2 BRZ/FRS (BNIB)

Since I traded in my 2022 BRZ for a C8 Corvette I am listing the parts that I was planing to install on my BRZ. See my other items for sale and let me know if you want to combine (can give a better...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-17-2022, 06:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,927
Posted By glamcem
Torque dip is still there.. the first thing I...

Torque dip is still there.. the first thing I noticed when I first got my 22 BRZ, it's much less noticeable compared the Gen 1 car but getting rid of that dip would definitely improve the fun factor...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-17-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,856
Posted By glamcem
it was the best sway bar I've ever...

it was the best sway bar I've ever installed/seen. I was running front and back on my ND Miata ..tons of adjustability and a quality piece. I received my MCS 1WNR coilovers from Karcepts and will see...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-21-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,040
Posted By glamcem
Thanks for the info. Mind sharing overlay graph...

Thanks for the info. Mind sharing overlay graph for say average stock GR86/BRZ vs stock Gen 1 vs gen 1 w/bolt on tunes? Seeing those 3 on the same plot would be pretty useful and give a brief idea...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-08-2022, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,026
Posted By glamcem
Thanks I have just ordered a set. I will need all...

Thanks I have just ordered a set. I will need all 4 of them :thumbsup:
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-01-2022, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,555
Posted By glamcem
Hey good to see you again :) :thumbsup: ...

Hey good to see you again :)


:thumbsup:


Thanks, cannot wait :thumbsup:
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-31-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,555
Posted By glamcem
glamcem's Track Build 2022 BRZ (a new chapter)

I figured it would be better and more organized if I create another thread for the new car. Instead of adding tons of information and photos on an Gen 1 build thread.

I will only update this...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-31-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 588
Views: 174,584
Posted By glamcem
My WR Blue has finally arrived (more photos in my...

My WR Blue has finally arrived (more photos in my build thread) :)...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-31-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 67,194
Posted By glamcem
My 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited has finally arrived,...

My 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited has finally arrived, it was expected to be here on May 2022 but the dealership called me on Friday and told me it's here!!. Kudos to Subaru Orange Coast for all the help....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-16-2021, 04:42 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 49,266
Posted By glamcem
Now that makes sense :thumbsup: it sounds very...

Now that makes sense :thumbsup: it sounds very normal to me assuming you have an NA car without a giant air-to-oil cooler that blocks the radiator up front.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-04-2021, 08:15 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 67,194
Posted By glamcem
Hopefully a new ('22 ) BRZ soon

wow..it's been a long effin time since the last time I logged in here :) after a few track builds I decided to go back to a BRZ as I believe they finally fixed the most important issue for me...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-04-2021, 08:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,949
Posted By glamcem
Hey man, long time no see :) congrats on your new...

Hey man, long time no see :) congrats on your new BRZ. I am planning to get myself a '22 BRZ Limited too (after a couple SS 1LEs, Supercharged ND Miata ..etc ) and have recently moved to Orange...
Forum: Interior Parts (Incl. Lighting) 05-29-2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,108
Posted By glamcem
FS: SOLD_PLEASE_DELETE_WA - OMP WRC R seat

SOLD PLEASE DELETE

BRAND NEW (in plastics) OMP WRC-R SEAT and Planted Aluminum Side Mount - $700 for local pickup (+shipping)

They are both new and never opened.I didn't get a chance to install...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-22-2017, 04:20 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
GT350 looks like a great car but 1LE will be...

GT350 looks like a great car but 1LE will be faster at track days and they also cost a lot more, and with the dealer markups they even cost more than ZL1 s which is absurd IMHO :) The GT350R, OTOH, ...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-22-2017, 03:56 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
was it an SS 1LE or V6? Two Porsche owners...

was it an SS 1LE or V6?

Two Porsche owners on Camaro forums (one with GT4 and the other with GT3 IIRC) both say that they have a change to compare 1LE to them and favor their 1LEs so I don't...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-20-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
With the Z214s possibly, with NT01s not so much...

With the Z214s possibly, with NT01s not so much :) I was comparing sector lap times and trying to keep it as close as possible and even I did it would be within a fraction of a second, it's not like...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-20-2017, 03:47 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
Yes, I've seen this . The gap is very big stock...

Yes, I've seen this . The gap is very big stock vs stock :)
I was referring to my Rotrex build BRZ at our local tracks. It is somewhat hard to use crossreferences since the track layout and other...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-20-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
That's a great question, and I appreciate that...

That's a great question, and I appreciate that you brought up this very important point. I am not offended or anything :thumbsup: In fact, I was asking the same question to myself and still do,...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-20-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
I should've missed this sorry. Will respond...

I should've missed this sorry. Will respond quickly
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-20-2017, 12:57 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
I agree with you for the most part. I think the...

I agree with you for the most part. I think the part of the reason why the performance variant (BRZ STI and whatnot) is not available in the US is because the cost. In Japan, and Europe (and for most...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-19-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
285/30/20 Fronts 305/30/20 Rears

285/30/20 Fronts
305/30/20 Rears
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-19-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
bingo, Healthy is the keyword here :) that's what...

bingo, Healthy is the keyword here :) that's what many people are struggling to understand; real world experience will be very different than what it looks on the paper. In this case, it doesn't...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-18-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
:thumbsup: I agree race cars have different...

:thumbsup:

I agree race cars have different goals from the get-go so it's not really apples to apples. They can revalve those dampers between races which is not the case for many of us.
...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-18-2017, 01:51 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
that's a common misconception, it is most likely...

that's a common misconception, it is most likely because twins in stock form do not have too much power to get many people in trouble and car is very well balanced because of that. I am not saying...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-17-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
What makes you think Ferrari, GM or Porsche uses...

What makes you think Ferrari, GM or Porsche uses BS dampers on their high end models?

We cannot easily compare a race car to a track ready sports car because race teams have different goals when...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-17-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
You're thinking of instant lateral G readings....

You're thinking of instant lateral G readings. MT, however, has different procedure to come up with those numbers. And no, it won't be with minimal effort :) 1.09g with street tires take a lot more...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-15-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
I shared the same link since I didn't pay...

I shared the same link since I didn't pay attention to this post my apologies :)



No that is the manufacturer's official curb weight, magazines typically get the cars loaded with options and...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-15-2017, 03:06 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
Well it "IS" heavier but heavier doesn't...

Well it "IS" heavier but heavier doesn't necessarily mean it will handle worse than the lighter car otherwise Viper, GT3, C7 Z06 wouldn't break lap and road holding records :) I agree with you...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-14-2017, 03:18 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
I test drove my friend's '14 1LE but the new 1LE...

I test drove my friend's '14 1LE but the new 1LE is definitely felt a lot better and smaller than the previous car so it's really apples to avocados. Keep in mind the new 1LE surpasses the previous...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 04-14-2017, 03:06 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 67,728
Posted By glamcem
After I built the BRZ, I returned it to stock and...

After I built the BRZ, I returned it to stock and traded in for an SUV. I decided go with an S2000. I've noticed that my Supercharged BRZ was only marginally faster than a bolt on S2000 on our local...
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