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01-23-2024, 07:07 PM | #1 |
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Affectionately dubbed the GR-Z
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been awhile since ive posted in any forums but here we go. Coming from a long history of AE86s and Gen 1 86; the plan was to buy a GR86. However, due to poor wait times, stupid prices and terrible customer service, i now drive a BRZ.
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Some of the earlier photos of the car when i first got it.
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The coilover of choice;
HKS Hipermax R 9kg Front 10kg Rear. I ran RSR Best-i on my Gen 1, loved it to bits, very good for the street but a tad to soft for the track. I’ve heard good things about the new Hipermax R and decided to give it a go.
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The mods are coming in thick and fast.
Here is the list so far: Subaru WRX GC8 4 pot Calipers Endless CCRG Pads all around. HKS Hipermax R KTS Rear Upper Camber Arm KTS Rear Toe Arm Hardrace Lower Control Arm Cusco Rear Seatbelt Harness Sard LSR middle height Wing Blitz NUR Spec R
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Shakedown and first track day in the BRZ.
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Brakes were getting too hot and rotors were fried.
Purchase some lightweight Alcons CRB343 with slightly bigger 2 piece rotors. Hopefully these increase stopping power and last for more laps.
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Not sure if the Gramlights 17s would fit with the new brakes so I went out to get some 18s
New wheels are TE37SLs in 18 x 9.5 +45 and powdercoated them in Nardo Grey/ ARMs colour.
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I sure hope I'm not the only one who noticed this in the background.
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1. How do you like the Alcon BBK?
2. Why did you choose those over others? 3. Were you able to maintain front to rear bias? Thanks |
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