11-20-2012, 09:46 PM | #1 |
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Chase Bays FR-S
We received delivery on our white FR-S about a month ago. And I personally...am in love. I'm always hating on the design of cars...old and new. To me, things seem poorly thought out far too often. Manufacturers will do a great job on the motor or exterior but a poor job on the interior or suspension. Or vise versa. There hasn't been a sub $30,000 car like this in years, if ever. I think all the incredible design features and benefits go without saying. You guys already know.
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11-20-2012, 09:54 PM | #2 |
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Specs on the wheel!?
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11-20-2012, 09:56 PM | #3 |
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Very happy you guys got your hands on one, eager to see how it turns out
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11-20-2012, 10:05 PM | #4 |
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Should have put that
18x9.5 +30 all around. It's perfect. The only suspension change is Tein S.Tech's right now. We haven't installed our KW V3's just yet, we'll make it a little lower. This isn't going to be "stanced" or "hellaflushed". I'm ready for that trend to end. I want the the most amount of the 235 F and 255 R tires to grip.
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11-20-2012, 10:06 PM | #5 |
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Thanks!
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11-20-2012, 10:33 PM | #6 |
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Sister lives in Pelham, next time Im in town will swing by the shop to say hi!
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11-20-2012, 11:00 PM | #7 |
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This looks promising. Nice wheels. Hope you keep the mud flaps.
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11-21-2012, 12:05 AM | #8 |
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Am I correct to assume you're using the stock shocks? If so how is the ride compared to stock? Did you have to cut bump stops or was it just a straight up spring replacement and alignment?
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11-21-2012, 12:55 AM | #9 |
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I don't wanna jump in on their build, but Tein S-Techs require you to cut the front bump stops, but leave the rears alone. At least, that is per instructions.
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11-21-2012, 12:57 AM | #10 |
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Nice!!!
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11-21-2012, 01:12 AM | #11 |
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I'm liking that headlight concept. I have seen the good work you all do in the Honda world. Will be interested in what you all do here.
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Thanks! Thanks! Kind of going for the Audi R8 swoop up.
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Small update and showing off a new product
We've created a replacement for the OEM charging and grounding harness. The Chase Bays Charging/Grounding Harness takes the bad design of the OEM system from mediocre to great. We've added an additional 2 grounding points to the harness, anything more netted zero improvement under any and all further electrical loads. Being that this kit was designed on an actual FR-S/BRZ chassis…it ensures that all wire gauges are optimal for amperage and current travel distance. This will also improve aesthetics greatly, and save about a pound of weight. Nothing ground breaking, but a very functional and great looking piece. Chase Bays Charging/Grounding Harness, Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ The OEM harness Our upgraded replacement
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12-05-2012, 02:01 AM | #14 |
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Chase McMaster makes Chuck Norris look mortal.
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