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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing Yesterday, 06:20 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 251,788
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
BC Racing is on the low end of the spectrum for...

BC Racing is on the low end of the spectrum for coilovers.

Do you have a picture of the car? Are you sure the springs were installed correctly?

- Andrew
Forum: Subaru BRZ General Forum Yesterday, 06:14 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 37,190
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Almost 8 years on bump. Back in 2012 when we had...

Almost 8 years on bump. Back in 2012 when we had a pre-production BRZ to work with, we were pretty excited. We couldn't have guessed how much this car would mean to the enthusiast community and to...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing Yesterday, 06:08 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 28,144
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Yes it's fine. - Andrew

Yes it's fine.

- Andrew
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-11-2019, 11:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 384
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
In no particular order, here are a few good cheap...

In no particular order, here are a few good cheap handling/chassis upgrades on a stock car for not too much money:

1. Performance alignment
2. Steering rack bushings or steering rack lockdown
3....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-11-2019, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 716
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
As other's have said, you're camber challenged at...

As other's have said, you're camber challenged at the moment.

I recommend against only adding a larger rear sway bar. Sounds counter-intuitive for your problem, but a larger front sway would...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-09-2019, 10:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 386
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
You can also look up the travel numbers for most...

You can also look up the travel numbers for most of the major spring manufacturers.

- Andrew
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-07-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 28,144
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Decep covered it well. Two bolts total for the...

Decep covered it well. Two bolts total for the front (1 each side). Rear adjustable LCAs helpful to dial in the rear. I can set you up if you pm me. The part numbers for the front bolts I think are...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-04-2019, 05:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,439
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Wheel rigidity is super important and constantly...

Wheel rigidity is super important and constantly overlooked.

- Andrew
Forum: Wheels and Tires 12-04-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 957
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
price dropped.

price dropped.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-03-2019, 02:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,420
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Haha, I should have seen that coming. ...

Haha, I should have seen that coming.

There's much better beer to be had...maybe your next order will be packed with something tasty.

- Andrew
Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-03-2019, 12:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,420
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
HOLD UP! Kronenbourg isn't that...

HOLD UP!




Kronenbourg isn't that bad.

- Andrew
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-03-2019, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 557
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
There are a couple springs that work well. What...

There are a couple springs that work well. What are your goals?

- Andrew
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 12-03-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 343
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
We have 1 set of XR2s incoming!

We have 1 set of XR2s incoming!
Forum: Wheels and Tires 12-02-2019, 03:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 957
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
cybermonday bump.

cybermonday bump.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-02-2019, 11:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,374
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
It was still NA but had most things done...

It was still NA but had most things done (headers, tune, shorter final drive, etc). More power and overall level of prep does make wider wheels/tires more useful. More driver experience is also a big...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-02-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 3,711
Views: 719,800
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
It'll make it slightly better. Yes they're...

It'll make it slightly better. Yes they're compatible.

- Andrew
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-29-2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 704
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Totally normal and also necessary to have those...

Totally normal and also necessary to have those tight winds in the spring that are compressed at normal ride height.

Here's a pic of Swift Spec R springs with similar design:...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-29-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 704
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
A little surface rust can definitely happen on a...

A little surface rust can definitely happen on a spring in certain areas of the country. If you take a pic with the wheel off and send it to us we'll have a closer look, but that doesn't look too...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-28-2019, 11:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,374
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
True that an equivalent 17 will be lighter than...

True that an equivalent 17 will be lighter than an 18. Also true that after all the preaching I do about big heavy wheels (which is a lot), we ran an 18x8 on our first BRZ shop car and it was almost...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-26-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,374
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
True. Mystery alignment and spring rates are just...

True. Mystery alignment and spring rates are just my first concerns.

- Andrew
Forum: Wheels and Tires 11-26-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 957
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Price lowered.

Price lowered.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-26-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3,711
Views: 719,800
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
As long as the springs you're using have enough...

As long as the springs you're using have enough travel so you can use all your damper compression travel, you're good. Might want to look up the spring specs to verify (Swift for example posts how...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-26-2019, 10:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 587
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
I think they're pretty good. :) Our T2s are used...

I think they're pretty good. :) Our T2s are used by track day people, time attack, and wheel to wheel racing.
KW North America does our rebuilds (and they build the coilovers to our specs).
Easy to...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-26-2019, 10:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,374
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
18s aren't always boat anchors. Some are...

18s aren't always boat anchors. Some are reasonably light and it's not too hard to find an 18x8 lighter than stock. But I do think too many people go to 18x9.5s on this car (may not be the issue...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-25-2019, 12:22 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 16,546
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
I'm ordering my wheels soon, which is a sign. :) ...

I'm ordering my wheels soon, which is a sign. :)

Let me know if you're interested if you haven't already and I'll add you to the list.

Still leaning towards red for the springs. Maybe black.
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-24-2019, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 430
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
The B16 kit is good and would work well for you....

The B16 kit is good and would work well for you. I'm not a huge fan of the progressive springs but it's not a big deal. They ride well. I wouldn't lower them more than 30mm. I also don't know if...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-24-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3,711
Views: 719,800
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
Both are twin tube, single adjustable coilovers...

Both are twin tube, single adjustable coilovers from companies that specialize in suspension parts and have a lot of experience with this chassis. Both have plenty of good reviews from daily drivers...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-24-2019, 01:52 PM
Replies: 3,711
Views: 719,800
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
What tires? - Andrew

What tires?

- Andrew
Forum: Wheels and Tires 11-23-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 957
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
These are super light and would be a lot of fun...

These are super light and would be a lot of fun with a summer tire too. Great size and offset! No curb rash.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-19-2019, 07:46 PM
Replies: 3,711
Views: 719,800
Posted By Racecomp Engineering
KW V2 aren't available for this car. RCE SS1...

KW V2 aren't available for this car. RCE SS1 coilovers would be along the same lines and are built by KW for us.

- Andrew
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