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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-24-2023, 11:03 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,136,068
Posted By ChrisSC300
Making the jump from DS to STR & Going to finally...

Making the jump from DS to STR & Going to finally pull the trigger on coilovers. Just having a difficult time choosing between the SS2's & Tarmac 2's. Original plan was Tarmac 2's with the Pedders...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-07-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 851,673
Posted By ChrisSC300
Going to be upgrading the suspension on my BRZ...

Going to be upgrading the suspension on my BRZ late this summer & just looking for some opinions before I pull the trigger. Current set up: Bilstein b8 dampers w/ RCE Tarmac springs & RCE street...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 05-31-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 40,799
Posted By ChrisSC300
The ND is a better more capable car. Its faster...

The ND is a better more capable car. Its faster in a straight line and will out handle a 86. How mazda got the weight down as low as they did on a modern car is extraordinary. Yes, it has...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-07-2017, 08:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,627
Posted By ChrisSC300
I would just bit the bullet and get another set...

I would just bit the bullet and get another set of wheels. You will be much happier in the long run, I know I am. Any tire you use for both DD & AutoX will be a compromise one way or another. This...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-11-2017, 01:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 16,144
Posted By ChrisSC300
OP do not get Bridgestone Re71r's. Yes they are...

OP do not get Bridgestone Re71r's. Yes they are an amazing tire, but a complete waste for daily driving. And you will be pissed when you need new tires in less than 10k miles. I have a set...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-12-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,730
Posted By ChrisSC300
I have had my bronze finish RPf1's for a little...

I have had my bronze finish RPf1's for a little over a year with next to no chips at all. They are 17x9 with 245/40 MPSS driven daily. Only marks are around the center from the tire shop mounting...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-30-2016, 09:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,030
Posted By ChrisSC300
Why are you looking to upgrade the front sway? ...

Why are you looking to upgrade the front sway? Do you feel the car has too much oversteer? Don't upgrade just because you can. I would put on the Re71's and run a season on those, really learn the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-27-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,032
Posted By ChrisSC300
Im having mine installed on Tuesday. I am...

Im having mine installed on Tuesday. I am curious as well. I'll take measurements and let ya know how much, if any, ride height changes.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-30-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,744
Posted By ChrisSC300
The great thing about the RCE yellow or Tarmac...

The great thing about the RCE yellow or Tarmac springs is that the drop is very mild and performance oriented. The 20mm drop does not give the rear of the car bad negative camber. The only reason...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-30-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,744
Posted By ChrisSC300
First off, if your going to be using the stock...

First off, if your going to be using the stock struts, I would recommend the RCE yellow springs. Same drop but not quite as stiff. Much better suited to the OEM shocks than the Tarmacs.
As far as...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-27-2016, 02:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,732
Posted By ChrisSC300
What kind of camber were you at when it started...

What kind of camber were you at when it started to rub?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-24-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,250
Posted By ChrisSC300
I have the same Bolts and installed mine in the...

I have the same Bolts and installed mine in the bottom like the instructions said. I got -1.5 on each side. Have another shop do the alignment and let them know you want max negative camber. They...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-14-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,195
Posted By ChrisSC300
I appreciate the input everyone. Looks like...

I appreciate the input everyone. Looks like camber plates will be my next purchase followed by tires in the next few months. I'll post up a review when I get them installed. Plus, I can still...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-13-2016, 10:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,195
Posted By ChrisSC300
Next AutoX Purchase

Just wanted some opinions for my next purchase. Camber Plates or New Tires.
Getting more into AutoX and plan to take the next step.

Currently running on 245/40 MPSS with RCE Tarmac...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-10-2016, 06:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,711
Posted By ChrisSC300
Winmax W3 UPDATE: First of all I would like...

Winmax W3 UPDATE:

First of all I would like to say that installing my break pads was the easiest thing I have ever done to my car. This was my first time touching a set of brakes on any car. ...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-07-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,711
Posted By ChrisSC300
Haven't had a chance to install them yet. Was...

Haven't had a chance to install them yet. Was going to do it today but realized I wouldn't be able to properly bed them in on a Thursday afternoon, lol.

Im going to put them on tomorrow, Friday,...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-30-2016, 02:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,733
Posted By ChrisSC300
In my opinion, most people purchased this car for...

In my opinion, most people purchased this car for its handling and driving dynamics. Don't screw it up by just slapping on some cheap 18in wheels just because they look good. (XXR, cough)

Our...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-29-2016, 03:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,711
Posted By ChrisSC300
I was looking for something similar and went with...

I was looking for something similar and went with Winmax W3's. I should be putting them on Monday. Ill check back in and let ya know how they work out after I bed them in. Ill be DD them along...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-28-2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,732
Posted By ChrisSC300
Thank you CounterSpace Garage. I forgot Racecomp...

Thank you CounterSpace Garage. I forgot Racecomp Engineering had a street camber plate option. I will shoot them an email to see if they are compatible with my Bilstein B8's.

Been a huge fan...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-26-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,732
Posted By ChrisSC300
Im going to to do plates over Front LCA because I...

Im going to to do plates over Front LCA because I like having the adjustability. I would like front camber to be around -2 for Daily Driving and bump it up to around -3 on autocross days. Plates...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-25-2016, 12:50 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,732
Posted By ChrisSC300
Velox vs Raceseng Camber Plates

Been toying with the idea of adding camber plates to my car. The -1.5 from camber bolts just isn't doing it for me anymore. I have the SPC bolt on the bottom, I know I can add the crash bolt to the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-05-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 229,000
Posted By ChrisSC300
Quick Question. Having a bit of trouble of...

Quick Question. Having a bit of trouble of deciding between Winmax W3's or Carbotech ax6 for daily driving and every other month autoX. I'll have a set of XP10's for track days (2-4 times a year)...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-03-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,010
Posted By ChrisSC300
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Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-03-2016, 11:38 AM
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Views: 1,010
Posted By ChrisSC300
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Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-03-2016, 11:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,010
Posted By ChrisSC300
'14 SWP BRZ. My ultimate Daily

Purchased the car in summer of '14 and finally making my build thread. This was a slow process. I wanted to enjoy the car for what it was and change things I felt needed upgrading as I went along. ...
Forum: Site Announcements / Questions / Issues 04-02-2016, 07:53 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 53,033
Posted By ChrisSC300
Test Image ...

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Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 12-14-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 13,575
Posted By ChrisSC300
I having issues with my Diode Dynamics LED fogs...

I having issues with my Diode Dynamics LED fogs as well. Passenger side went out after 2 weeks, thought it was the bulb. DD sent a replacement no problem. Still didn't work, turns out the fuse was...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 12-07-2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,700
Posted By ChrisSC300
Breaking common? No. Many people run them and...

Breaking common? No. Many people run them and Chances are they won't break on you. However, there is a reason they cost so little. XXR Rims are HEAVY. It baffles me that people buy a FRS/BRZ...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-03-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,136,068
Posted By ChrisSC300
Perfect, Thank you.

Perfect, Thank you.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-03-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4,438
Views: 1,136,068
Posted By ChrisSC300
Alignment question: Taking the car in next week...

Alignment question: Taking the car in next week to have my wheels/tires mounted & initial alignment. Current setup: Bilstein B8's, RCE Tarmac Springs, OEM camber bolts up front, 17x9 +35 wheels...
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