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Apex_BRZ · 08-12-2014, 12:15 PM

Trying to decide where to go from here on modifying the car to be "better" and more reliable at the track. Here is the short list of what I have on the car so far:

Engine/Cooling
Stock

Brakes
Carbotech XP10/XP8
StopTech Braided Lines
Touge Factory Front Brake Duct Kit
KNS Titanium Brake Pad Shims
Porsche GT3 Lower Air Guides
GrimSpeed MC Brace
Motul RBF600

Suspension/Steering/Tires
Perrin Solid Steering Rack Mounts
Bridgestone RE-11A Tires (215/45/17)
Enkei RPF1 Wheels
-1.4* Front Camber

At this point, I'm not sure where I want to go next. Things in mind are brake ducting/cooling, oil cooler, and RSR Coilovers. I'd really like an oil cooler, but nervous about warranty issues should I run into a problem. I know there are a million swaybars and braces available, but I haven't seen any hard convincing data that they are worth my time. The RSR Coilovers seemed promising and designed exactly for what I'm interested in. I haven't seen any brake fade yet at tracks like Autobahn or Road America, but as I learn to drive harder/faster...I'd like to be on top of the brake setup and head off any potential issues.

I'm very particular about the parts I put on the car and try not to hurt the balance or put on unnecessary braces, sways, etc. Willing to discuss this if there is good information out there from more experienced folks.

What do you guys think?

08-12-2014, 12:15 PM	#1
Apex_BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited (WRB) Location: Iowa Posts: 259 Thanks: 9 Thanked 81 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Track Mods - Plan Trying to decide where to go from here on modifying the car to be "better" and more reliable at the track. Here is the short list of what I have on the car so far: Engine/Cooling Stock Brakes Carbotech XP10/XP8 StopTech Braided Lines Touge Factory Front Brake Duct Kit KNS Titanium Brake Pad Shims Porsche GT3 Lower Air Guides GrimSpeed MC Brace Motul RBF600 Suspension/Steering/Tires Perrin Solid Steering Rack Mounts Bridgestone RE-11A Tires (215/45/17) Enkei RPF1 Wheels -1.4* Front Camber At this point, I'm not sure where I want to go next. Things in mind are brake ducting/cooling, oil cooler, and RSR Coilovers. I'd really like an oil cooler, but nervous about warranty issues should I run into a problem. I know there are a million swaybars and braces available, but I haven't seen any hard convincing data that they are worth my time. The RSR Coilovers seemed promising and designed exactly for what I'm interested in. I haven't seen any brake fade yet at tracks like Autobahn or Road America, but as I learn to drive harder/faster...I'd like to be on top of the brake setup and head off any potential issues. I'm very particular about the parts I put on the car and try not to hurt the balance or put on unnecessary braces, sways, etc. Willing to discuss this if there is good information out there from more experienced folks. What do you guys think? Last edited by Apex_BRZ; 12-15-2014 at 03:45 PM.