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JRitt · 05-31-2012, 08:23 AM

Hi guys,
There has been a ton of talk about the cargo capacity of these cars, and its ability to haul wheels, tires, and gear. I figured I'd load up our project BRZ and see if it could haul all of my autoX or track day essentials. Check it out here.

Kido1986 · 05-31-2012, 08:30 AM

AWesome to see someone test this already. Ill just need to fit 4 wheels, jack, helmet, chair, torque wrench so Im glad to see it all fits easily.

korinfox · 05-31-2012, 08:32 AM

Since you have the tires stacked behind the seats, how much space is there above the tires to fit wider ones?

TheRipler · 05-31-2012, 08:37 AM

Cool! Do you have a pic of the suspension loaded up?

JRitt · 05-31-2012, 09:24 AM

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Since you have the tires stacked behind the seats, how much space is there above the tires to fit wider ones?

You can see a good portion of the vertical space in the pic below. There's quite a bit of vertical space remaining...maybe 4-5 inches? Wider rims and tires shouldn't be problematic. If you go bigger diameter though, that will push them out closer to the edges of the car, and likely won't allow them to sit side-by-side very well.

JRitt · 05-31-2012, 09:25 AM

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Cool! Do you have a pic of the suspension loaded up?

I do not...the car was up on our lift when I loaded it with the wheels, and we don't have another set of wheels/tires yet. There seems to be a sizable wheel gap stock, so I don't think it's going to be enough weight to cause any issues.

JRitt · 05-31-2012, 09:28 AM

One more note...I found it much easier to load the wheels in through the front doors, rather then trying to slide them in from the back. When you try from the back, the top edge of the trunk is low, so it is difficult. You just need to have plenty of room on the sides of the car to open the doors as far as possible, and push the seats all the way forward. Then there's plenty of room to get them in without having to force them, etc.

Dave-ROR · 05-31-2012, 09:31 AM

Damn man.. you take way more junk with you than I do

wcbjr · 05-31-2012, 09:34 AM

Turbowned · 05-31-2012, 10:08 AM

I'm glad I'm not the only guy who brings a Razor scooter to auto-x!!

I usually brought a toolbox, EZ-up, two chairs, air tank, jack and two stands, helmet, and the scooter. Since I always ran street tires, never needed to bring a spare set. I'm not sure what wheels/tires I'll be running on the BRZ, but those heavy stockers & Prius tires have got to go!

JRitt · 05-31-2012, 10:26 AM

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Damn man.. you take way more junk with you than I do

Lol...what can I say, I'm a princess and like to be pampered when I'm out there!

When is your car arriving?

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I'm glad I'm not the only guy who brings a Razor scooter to auto-x!!

I usually brought a toolbox, EZ-up, two chairs, air tank, jack and two stands, helmet, and the scooter. Since I always ran street tires, never needed to bring a spare set. I'm not sure what wheels/tires I'll be running on the BRZ, but those heavy stockers & Prius tires have got to go!

The scooter is money at most tracks, particularly if you're instructing. Between drivers meetings, debriefs, chasing down students, and bathroom trips, you end up covering some serious miles out there...particularly if you're parked far away from the central control area.

I don't think you'll have any trouble fitting all that stuff in there without wheels/tires...should be good to go.

Yes, the stock BRZ wheel/tire package is heavy! The Volk CE28N's I have on my Miata right now are a hair over 7lbs. each. I can pick them up and mount them with one hand...I was getting spoiled!

Dave-ROR · 05-31-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JRitt

Lol...what can I say, I'm a princess and like to be pampered when I'm out there!

When is your car arriving?

2 days ago :P I only have ~200 miles on it so far, need another 800+ before June 9th :P

ESBjiujitsu · 05-31-2012, 10:31 AM

awesome cant wait to shove some stuff in the back of my FRS

JRitt · 05-31-2012, 10:37 AM

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2 days ago :P I only have ~200 miles on it so far, need another 800+ before June 9th :P

Sweeeet...You better get driving! We have barely any miles on ours either. It's literally been up on the lift getting pulled apart since we brought it home. I think some of our employees who live the furthest away are going to commute in it to try and rack up some miles.

I weighed a bunch of odds and ends and will be posting later today most likely.

Dave-ROR · 05-31-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JRitt

Sweeeet...You better get driving! We have barely any miles on ours either. It's literally been up on the lift getting pulled apart since we brought it home. I think some of our employees who live the furthest away are going to commute in it to try and rack up some miles.

I weighed a bunch of odds and ends and will be posting later today most likely.

Nice. I haven't thrown it up on the lift yet, going to tonight or tomorrow.

Have you confirmed rear pad fitment? LGT or WRX?

TheRipler · 05-31-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JRitt

Sweeeet...You better get driving! We have barely any miles on ours either. It's literally been up on the lift getting pulled apart since we brought it home. I think some of our employees who live the furthest away are going to commute in it to try and rack up some miles.

I weighed a bunch of odds and ends and will be posting later today most likely.

Can I work for you? I will commute from TX.

JRitt · 06-01-2012, 06:43 AM

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Can I work for you? I will commute from TX.

Lol...that would certainly break it in quickly!

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Have you confirmed rear pad fitment? LGT or WRX?

I posted a brake thread in the brake forum. I think the rear actually cross-referenced with a Tribeca. Regardless, we have some pad options on the shelf with more coming. Let me know what you need.

Gardus@Supersprint · 06-01-2012, 07:29 AM

Great post!

Lighting Red · 06-01-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ESBjiujitsu

awesome cant wait to shove some stuff in the back of my FRS

Hookers? Dead ones, perchance?

05-31-2012, 08:23 AM	#1
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Kido1986 Dodging cones Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited, 93 Z28 Location: Orlando Posts: 633 Thanks: 119 Thanked 129 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	AWesome to see someone test this already. Ill just need to fit 4 wheels, jack, helmet, chair, torque wrench so Im glad to see it all fits easily.

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JRitt FT86 Parts Specialist Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2012 BRZ Premium WRB 6MT Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 340 Thanks: 35 Thanked 502 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	One more note...I found it much easier to load the wheels in through the front doors, rather then trying to slide them in from the back. When you try from the back, the top edge of the trunk is low, so it is difficult. You just need to have plenty of room on the sides of the car to open the doors as far as possible, and push the seats all the way forward. Then there's plenty of room to get them in without having to force them, etc.

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