Got a track related question? I'll try to answer.

[Turbo]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

You don't need sways with a good coilover setup.

You don't need bushings with entry level coilovers such as the models you've mentioned (and anything within that price range).

Mishimoto cooling "upgrades" are not upgrades.

I think you need to track first, and determine what you want to change, rather than blindly throw parts at the car.

I can't make a recommendation for you when you can't tell me what you want, other than "parts".

Thanks, Mike.


Yeah, I can see I threw stuff out there and omitted my thoughts behind it all. I haven't had this car to the track, but I have beat on it on the back-roads quite a bit. And pretty hard. What has that experience make me want?


1) More traction. In the front but especially in the rear. The 225's on the car have a few miles on them and not enough stick. I can get the car sideways at will in any of the 1st 3 gears. And sometimes not at will;

Current rims are 18x8 which really limits tire width. I've ordered 17x9's which will allows me to run 245 or 255 and keep the sublime balance by running a square setup.

I figured I'd need coilovers to clear a 255/40 tire? If they have camber plates, they would also allow me to run more neg camber helping improve traction.


2) less body roll/more controlled body roll - especially in fast transitions. Perhaps my stock suspension is a bit worn? But it doesn't feel as tight or confidence inspiring as even my STi did.


3) A slightly lowered stance. Admittedly -mainly to improve the appearance- but I'll accept the handling improvements that can accompany it.


Does that help a bit?


I mentioned the cooling upgrades as I'm on a stock rad and figured a boosted setup could use more cooling capacity given my intended use for the car.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Turbo

Thanks, Mike.


Yeah, I can see I threw stuff out there and omitted my thoughts behind it all. I haven't had this car to the track, but I have beat on it on the back-roads quite a bit. And pretty hard. What has that experience make me want?


1) More traction. In the front but especially in the rear. The 225's on the car have a few miles on them and not enough stick. I can get the car sideways at will in any of the 1st 3 gears. And sometimes not at will;

Current rims are 18x8 which really limits tire width. I've ordered 17x9's which will allows me to run 245 or 255 and keep the sublime balance by running a square setup.

I figured I'd need coilovers to clear a 255/40 tire? If they have camber plates, they would also allow me to run more neg camber helping improve traction.


2) less body roll/more controlled body roll - especially in fast transitions. Perhaps my stock suspension is a bit worn? But it doesn't feel as tight or confidence inspiring as even my STi did.


3) A slightly lowered stance. Admittedly -mainly to improve the appearance- but I'll accept the handling improvements that can accompany it.


Does that help a bit?


I mentioned the cooling upgrades as I'm on a stock rad and figured a boosted setup could use more cooling capacity given my intended use for the car.

1. Get better tires. Compound > size. Not having traction in 3rd gear, at your power level, tells me the grip is lacking mechanically. No suspension will help you with this, unless you compromise your handling to build a drag car.

2. body roll isn't a bad thing. Notice even F1 cars have significant body roll, and the camber to match. The STI felt more confident cornering period, or just only on power while cornering? Chances are your stock dampers are worn out. They wear out very quickly under hard driving, even with totally inexperienced drivers.

3. Coilovers would help address both the look and stability of the car.

Based on what you told me, try this:

CSG Spec Flex A. Stock sways. Better tires.

Lower than your expected budget, addresses everything you listed.

Exactly what I list above was good enough for this yesterday. I run a stock radiator with my turbo, but have trackspec hood louvers. Make your car more efficient, rather than forcing things.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjlR0C6gCs1

[Horrid_Funk]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

1. Get better tires. Compound > size. Not having traction in 3rd gear, at your power level, tells me the grip is lacking mechanically. No suspension will help you with this, unless you compromise your handling to build a drag car.

2. body roll isn't a bad thing. Notice even F1 cars have significant body roll, and the camber to match. The STI felt more confident cornering period, or just only on power while cornering? Chances are your stock dampers are worn out. They wear out very quickly under hard driving, even with totally inexperienced drivers.

3. Coilovers would help address both the look and stability of the car.

Based on what you told me, try this:

CSG Spec Flex A. Stock sways. Better tires.

Lower than your expected budget, addresses everything you listed.

Exactly what I list above was good enough for this yesterday. I run a stock radiator with my turbo, but have trackspec hood louvers. Make your car more efficient, rather than forcing things.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjlR0C6gCs1

Hey Mike, I've seen you mention before that even PP shocks wear out after about 4-5 track days when driven hard. How many track days would you expect an experienced driver to get out of the CSG Flex A before needing to rebuild?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Horrid_Funk

Hey Mike, I've seen you mention before that even PP shocks wear out after about 4-5 track days when driven hard. How many track days would you expect an experienced driver to get out of the CSG Flex A before needing to rebuild?

Not sure; mine haven't worn out yet! My set has around 120 track sessions on it so far.

[botbs]

Hi Mike,

I will be running a set of Nankang AR1 255/35/R18 on track, will I be okay without the baffle plate and accusump?

A forum member said that your supercharged car doesn't have any baffle plate. Just wondering were you using R-comps too?

Thanks!

Ref: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...99&postcount=6

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by botbs

Hi Mike,

I will be running a set of Nankang AR1 255/35/R18 on track, will I be okay without the baffle plate and accusump?

A forum member said that your supercharged car doesn't have any baffle plate. Just wondering were you using R-comps too?

Thanks!

Ref: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...99&postcount=6

Stock engine? You'll be okay. Just make sure you have an oil cooler.

My *turbo* car doesn't have any baffle plate. I've run up to low grip slicks before. (for context, Hoosiers are low grip slicks).

[botbs]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Stock engine? You'll be okay. Just make sure you have an oil cooler.

My *turbo* car doesn't have any baffle plate. I've run up to low grip slicks before. (for context, Hoosiers are low grip slicks).

Great! Thanks for the information!

I have a Cosworth supercharger, any oil cooler you recommend or any oil cooler on your website works?

Thanks!

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by botbs

Great! Thanks for the information!

I have a Cosworth supercharger, any oil cooler you recommend or any oil cooler on your website works?

Thanks!

Due to fitment/routing with the heat exchanger, most oil coolers will actually not work out of the box!

I'd recommend the DROC.

https://www.counterspacegarage.com/j...gt86-scion-frs

[Azzudien]

Originally Posted by Horrid_Funk

Hey Mike, I've seen you mention before that even PP shocks wear out after about 4-5 track days when driven hard. How many track days would you expect an experienced driver to get out of the CSG Flex A before needing to rebuild?

Why would the Sachs on the PP wear out in 4-5 track days? I really don't understand that statement.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Azzudien

Why would the Sachs on the PP wear out in 4-5 track days? I really don't understand that statement.

From heat.

[Azzudien]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

From heat.

Heat would affect internal oil viscosity much like engine oil and this would affect performance, but it would seem very difficult to heat damper oil to the level that causes failure after a few track days. You would essentially have to heat it to a point to cause seals to fail.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Azzudien

Heat would affect internal oil viscosity much like engine oil and this would affect performance, but it would seem very difficult to heat damper oil to the level that causes failure after a few track days. You would essentially have to heat it to a point to cause seals to fail.

Or break down the oils, which is where the problem stems from.

[Tokay444]

People laughed when someone released heat sinks for damper bodies.

[FirstWinter]

Originally Posted by Tokay444

People laughed when someone released heat sinks for damper bodies.

I have only seen those (fins on external reservoirs) for some off roading setups.