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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-07-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,431
Posted By LenA
Andrew, Would you also recommend B6 dampers...

Andrew,

Would you also recommend B6 dampers on stock springs if one wanted stock ride height, or is improvement over stock dampers minimal with the stock springs?

Thanks

Len
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 09-25-2016, 02:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,899
Posted By LenA
Thanks for replies. Sounds like should'nt be...

Thanks for replies. Sounds like should'nt be issue for me, will probably order one this week

Len
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 09-23-2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,899
Posted By LenA
BRZ STI Lip Q

Does anyone have the STI Front lip and can comment on how much it reduces ground clearance. I am thinking of getting one as I like how it looks, but am concerned it will scrap on driveways etc

I...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-12-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,391
Posted By LenA
Thanks for reply. I don't really need better...

Thanks for reply. I don't really need better brakes yet, but trying to identify options when I get to that point where I do need/want to upgrade.

Len
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-12-2016, 01:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,391
Posted By LenA
Yeah, probably a better idea. I'll post what I...

Yeah, probably a better idea. I'll post what I find out in case anyone else is interested

Len
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-11-2016, 09:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,391
Posted By LenA
CSG Brembo Brakes

I saw a 326mm front Brembo kit on CSG site. Do these brakes require spacer for stock wheels and are they lighter than stock brakes. They look like they use 1 piece rotors and 4 piston calipers
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-06-2016, 10:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,337
Posted By LenA
I'm in roughly same boat as op. I DD car in Los...

I'm in roughly same boat as op. I DD car in Los Angeles so want to keep stock ride height and comfort. I'm thinking I'll go with Koni yellows on stock springs and camber bolts to get -1.5 deg front...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-02-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,027
Posted By LenA
Thanks all for suggestions/feedback. Len

Thanks all for suggestions/feedback.

Len
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-29-2016, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,027
Posted By LenA
Which Whitelines did you install other than rear...

Which Whitelines did you install other than rear subframe and sways?
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 06-29-2016, 10:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,027
Posted By LenA
Bushings for DD

I've read a lot about bushing replacements to improve shifting and handling. I am most interested in rear shifter bushing, the Whiteline positive shift and maybe Whiteline rear subframe.

Will any...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 05-16-2016, 02:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,601
Posted By LenA
I would give it some time. When I first got...

I would give it some time.

When I first got my BRZ, my lower back also hurt on even shortish drives. I adjusted seat back a bit more vertical which helped. But what really helped was just driving...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 05-14-2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 119,963
Posted By LenA
Is intake only CARB approved if you use the stock...

Is intake only CARB approved if you use the stock hose and sound generator or is the silicon intake tube also legal?

For folks that report smoother takeoff from rest, is that likely due to better...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-05-2016, 09:40 PM
Replies: 4,833
Views: 1,209,204
Posted By LenA
Question on front bar for BRZ. Do folks use a...

Question on front bar for BRZ. Do folks use a stiffer bar to counter the soft springs and use front camber and rebound settings to dial out the understeer the bar added? Or is there other reason for...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 03-18-2016, 11:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,591
Posted By LenA
Glad that solved your problem. Not obvious at all...

Glad that solved your problem. Not obvious at all to replace fuse for interior lights to get the radio to work.
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 03-18-2016, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,591
Posted By LenA
Just doublechecked owners manual. It was fuse 49,...

Just doublechecked owners manual. It was fuse 49, but it was 20amp not 15 amp fuse
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 03-18-2016, 03:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,591
Posted By LenA
I was installing backup camera and lost stereo,...

I was installing backup camera and lost stereo, clock and interior light. Replaced 15 amp fuse in engine bay marked Dome, fuse 49 I think, and everything came back up. Check that fuse before you...
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 03-04-2016, 11:45 PM
Replies: 287
Views: 106,108
Posted By LenA
I just ordered a couple of small things online...

I just ordered a couple of small things online from them, took all of almost 2 hours for shipment to go out and shipping email to be received.

Great service every time I have ordered from them
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-18-2016, 07:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,554
Posted By LenA
I bought 2015 BRZ a couple months ago. I plan on...

I bought 2015 BRZ a couple months ago. I plan on mostly DD, hopefully a couple of track days or autox, but only occasionally.

What i have done so far is
Motul 300 trans/diff $75
Adjusted clutch...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-23-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,110
Posted By LenA
Does rear shift bushing help with everyday type...

Does rear shift bushing help with everyday type shifting, or only during harder driving. I've done clutch pedal adjustment and Motul. Debating on positive shift kit and rear bushing

Thanks

Len
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-08-2015, 11:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,128
Posted By LenA
Thanks for the feedback. I'll see what West End...

Thanks for the feedback. I'll see what West End recommends. I'm an engineer, so even if I don't go with camber bolts etc, I'd like to get a baseline and see where things are relative to the broad...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-07-2015, 10:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,128
Posted By LenA
Performance Alignment impact on DD

I have read a lot of posts on alignment and mods. I am curious what the real world impacts are for a daily driver. My 2015 BRZ has stock wheels/tires and suspension. I am thinking of Whiteline camber...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-25-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,129
Posted By LenA
I'm also a newby to this car. Have owned Alfa's...

I'm also a newby to this car. Have owned Alfa's and a couple of E30' s in the past, so not new to low powered sport cars.

I would suggest reading the stickies on top of this page, mostly by CSG...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-22-2015, 06:34 PM
Replies: 832
Views: 291,788
Posted By LenA
Website looks like it might have typo. It lists...

Website looks like it might have typo. It lists 0.65" pad thickness.

Looking forward to more info, customer install

Len
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-22-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 832
Views: 291,788
Posted By LenA
I see the new 4 piston front kit on your website....

I see the new 4 piston front kit on your website. I assume 4 lbs weight savings over stock is for front set, not per side. Will this kit work with stock wheels?

Looks really nice, what is the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-03-2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,797,448
Posted By LenA
Installed Mishimoto intake tube and removed sound...

Installed Mishimoto intake tube and removed sound generator.

Cleans up engine bay a bit and like not having sound generator.

Len
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-30-2015, 11:10 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,797,448
Posted By LenA
Installed new Apexi drop in airfilter and...

Installed new Apexi drop in airfilter and adjusted clutch pedal 1/2 turn higher.

Think I'm done messing with clutch pedal height. Feels great now.

Going to install Mishimoto intake hose this...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-26-2015, 11:57 PM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,797,448
Posted By LenA
Did Motul 300 in transmission and diff, adjusted...

Did Motul 300 in transmission and diff, adjusted clutch pedal a bit more.

Shifts a bit better now, fluid seems to make a slight improvement

Len
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-24-2015, 12:12 AM
Replies: 19,877
Views: 8,797,448
Posted By LenA
Adjusted clutch pedal. Had car for a couple of...

Adjusted clutch pedal. Had car for a couple of weeks, lower clutch pedal makes huge difference in shifting.

Doing Motul 300 gear oil in trans/diff this weekend

Len
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-22-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2,565
Views: 553,195
Posted By LenA
Silver 2015 in SoCal

Just bought a 2015 Silver Premium in SoCal.

Previously owned a couple of E30 BMW's, a Alfa GTV6, Alfa Spider, original VW Scirocco and a couple of Saab's.

Been out of sports cars for a few...
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