My BRZ ST* Autocross build

[track_warrior]

Originally Posted by Scooby South

well...say hello to my little freinds..

Ahhhh this makes me more exited man!! Let me know how they work out. Mine are still a week out.....

Originally Posted by Scooby South

OK minus another 20lbs... ..I understand the risks of a 'small' battery..and I can always bring the OE one with me to events...'just in case'..



FACTORY OEM Grp 35 Battery.. . 29.8 lbs..

Just keep it connected to a battery tender when you can.

[kanundrum]

Originally Posted by pcasso87

Exact same combo im waiting to install on my car!! Sweet deal BTW are these 8 or 9 wide wheels?

8" I think the car can't go any bigger

[dwx]

Wish they had the RPF1s in 17x7 already. Still October until they are in stock.

[RiskyTrousers]

Originally Posted by Scooby South

ok...Some quick info..as I got a buttload of stuff to share... first of all...quickly..OMG this car is a freakin BLAST... **BIG BIG GRIN
ok some quick pics...
THEY FIT OMG OMG OMG....17x9 42 with 245/40/17....FIT PERFECT...there is about 1/4 in of clearance from thje strut perch and the tire....

They're 17x9 +42.

[Sam Strano]

Originally Posted by pcasso87

Ahhhh this makes me more exited man!! Let me know how they work out. Mine are still a week out.....

I could ship a set today....

[Sam Strano]

Well Mr. Cook, are they on yet?????

[track_warrior]

Originally Posted by Sam Strano

I could ship a set today....

Pmd you

[Scooby South]

Originally Posted by Sam Strano

Well Mr. Cook, are they on yet?????

no...not yet...in the next hour..I can start...still at work..

Bill

[Sam Strano]

Sorry, didn't mean to taunt you.... Well, maybe a little.

[Scooby South]

Originally Posted by Sam Strano

Sorry, didn't mean to taunt you.... Well, maybe a little.

Thats...Ok...I know a General Vicinity of where you live..... LOL
so..interestingly enough....Brianne Corn might co-drive with me in Milwaukee... She's looking into it...since Pikes Peak is postponed....now THAT would Rock..

Bill

[feldy]

Your banned from the internets till your done with install!

[Scooby South]

Bliss is getting a great package from FEDEX...and then looking forward to putting on something to make a difference.... Thanks StranoParts...











going to wait til after work tomorrow night to install...that way I can read the manual...and study what I need to do...I wanted to install them tonight...but I wanted to make sure I get these absolutely perfect..

Bill

[feldy]

Grats man. So what's the plan it's these drop,camber front stiff or soft ect?

[Scooby South]

Originally Posted by feldy

Grats man. So what's the plan it's these drop,camber front stiff or soft ect?

going Strictly for function... sooo I have to experiment a bit..

[Scooby South]

ok...Its all good now...Magnets are made...



and the laptop is looking pretty quick..

[kanundrum]

haha I use3 my helmet as a sticker repository

Originally Posted by Scooby South

ok...Its all good now...Magnets are made...



and the laptop is looking pretty quick..

[Scooby South]

Time to get ready for divisionals..
-suspension going on today...maybe get corner-weighted too...we'll see
-Another alignment...
-Sway bar -re-install...
It appears that Kartboy has Bushings for the Rear Diff Prototyped...on their way..
Re-install my Race Tires....
oh and thanks to P & L Motorsports...some nifty new Stainless Brake lines...What a deal.. the Speedwagon 4 pots might find their way on too..We'll see.....lots of pics coming...

Bill

[Scooby South]

ok....KW's are ON...OMG...it is a sexy beast and man is it 'PLANTED'..... There is at least an inch of clearance between the tire and the Strut... sooo Camber isn't going to be an issue...AT ALL.. will easily fit 265's..if needed... So...STX...STR.....BRING IT...Its amazing how much Decent suspension does to a car...Installation...I give a 6...the front was no problem..however the ABS and Brake line is routed kinda funky..but I adapted and overcame the Rear.. was a bit more stubborn...but I got it...finally.. Stock 14mm rear sway is on now..with Kartboy links..running Recommended settings for now.. went on a short 'test' drive... I can't wait to get this thing on the course now......I LOVE the KW's...easy to tune... and pretty easy to adjust....I was going to have an event tomorrow but I didn't get to the alignment ...so Monday after work...then I also need to corner weight it.....so far...I am absolutely Beyond pleased with the KW's...They Got it right....On to the pics..

Stock Front Strut assembly....12.6 lbs...
KW Front Strut assembly... 12.9 lbs...



Fronts.... adjusting the ride height..



Front ...After adjustment...about a 1 inch gap between the top of the tire and fender... Coool thing of note...All 4 fenders are Factory Rolled..so nooo issue whatsoever with fitment...



Obligatory Side shot..



and...the Side Profile shot...soooo Sexy..



Can't wait for Cent Divs Next week in Milwaukee.... running up our good buddy Neal Tovsen...and his wife in STX...should be interesting.. ...we'll see how it does against a well prepped Bimmer..

More later

Bill

[simpleisbest]

Looks nice! Did you measure how much droop travel the KW's gave you?

[kanundrum]

Thanks for the write up. Looking forward to hearing how they respond while your pushing them. Do you think this will be the set that you stay with for a while ?

[Scooby South]

Originally Posted by simpleisbest

Looks nice! Did you measure how much droop travel the KW's gave you?

about 3 inches..don't think thats going to be an issue...yet... well see..

Originally Posted by kanundrum

Thanks for the write up. Looking forward to hearing how they respond while your pushing them. Do you think this will be the set that you stay with for a while ?

yes... Lifetime warranty ie: Free Rebuilds....can Take more spring if needed...simple adjustment... and awesome ...Quality..

Bill

[kanundrum]

Originally Posted by Scooby South

about 3 inches..don't think thats going to be an issue...yet... well see..



yes... Lifetime warranty ie: Free Rebuilds....can Take more spring if needed...simple adjustment... and awesome ...Quality..

Bill

Interesting May have to look into that then. I wish they did a write up of when they got the car and how they got it out to the market so fast. Would love to know how they manage to pull off such a great product maybe like a build thread. love KW