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Old 02-20-2014, 02:28 PM   #771
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Well SpecZ (based on 350Z chassis) started up at the beginning of 2013 and they started making them in 2003 and the prices are to the point where you can pick up a nice one for under $10k. So my guess would be 2022, haha. I know a SpecZ is at the top of my list should I decide to build another racecar.
Hopefully it's not that long. When I pass 3-4 years of BRZ ownership I'm going to start having strong urges to strip it and shave weight down to somewhere south of 2400 lbs and prepare it past the point of no return in spec-racer fashion.
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Old 02-20-2014, 04:33 PM   #772
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You've probably answered this somewhere, but why no BBK? You specifically track your car, so it seems like a natural application.
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Old 02-20-2014, 08:17 PM   #773
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You've probably answered this somewhere, but why no BBK? You specifically track your car, so it seems like a natural application.
With my BRZ's current power level and the cooling ducts and titanium pad shims installed and working well while pushed hard on track, I really haven't felt the need to drop over $2k on a BBK. The stock calipers and rotors haven't shown any signs of damage or stress when tracked hard. My dust boots even look fine after many track days. If the car had 300whp I'd want more thermal capacity in my brakes and would probably get a BBK.

Could I use more stopping power and thermal capacity? Sure. Do I feel like the car needs it right now enough to justify the cost? No. I got a great deal on the cooling kit and I have no issues paying $50/rotor and running race pads. I understand that a BBK's consumables are more cost efficient over time for a track rat like me, but I'm still very satisfied with the braking performance and consistency when I'm pushing the OEM gear hard on track considering the way I've prepared it.

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Old 02-20-2014, 08:22 PM   #774
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With my BRZ's current power level and the cooling ducts and titanium pad shims installed and working well while pushed hard on track, I really haven't felt the need to drop over $2k on a BBK. The stock calipers and rotors haven't shown any signs of damage or stress when tracked hard. My dust boots even look fine after many track days. If the car had 300whp I'd want more thermal capacity in my brakes and would probably get a BBK.

Could I use more stopping power and thermal capacity? Sure. Do I feel like the car needs it right now enough to justify the cost? No. I got a great deal on the cooling kit and I have no issues paying $50/rotor and running race pads. I understand that a BBK's consumables are more cost efficient over time for a track rat like me but again I am very satisfied with the braking performance and consistency when I'm pushing the OEM gear hard the way I've prepared it.
I figured something to that effect. Glad my brain wasn't far off! Thanks for clarifying. I enjoy your very practical build! I wish I were more practical, but then again I'm not competing and it's more of a show car for me.

I'm really happy that these cars can be made to be so unique despite how new they are. There's pretty much options for everything you'd want to change!

Keep up the excellent progress.
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Bypassed the coolant lines going into the throttle body earlier this afternoon. Easy mod that only took a few minutes with some pliers and some shop towels.





Went out for a test run and monitored IAT with the Torque app. Temps seemed about the same when idling and in stop and go traffic but they did seem lower when cruising in 74 degree ambient; the car was peppy and power felt a little bit more consistent, not sure yet if it's placebo effect. The IAT is measured at the MAF sensor so it's pretty inconclusive until I can get an IAT reading at the TB. I'll leave it bypassed since I don't have to worry about it being cold enough to freeze up the TB here.

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Old 02-20-2014, 10:59 PM   #776
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Bypassed the coolant lines going into the throttle body earlier this afternoon. Easy mod that only took a few minutes with some pliers and some shop towels.





Went out for a test run and monitored IAT with the Torque app. Temps seemed about the same when idling and in stop and go traffic but they did seem lower when cruising in 74 degree ambient; the car was peppy and power felt a little bit more consistent, not sure yet if it's placebo effect. I'll leave it bypassed since I don't have to worry about it being cold enough to freeze up the TB here.
I did this to my last few cars. I am glad you tried it on this one. Living in the south I have no need for a self warming throttle body, lol.
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I did this to my last few cars. I am glad you tried it on this one. Living in the south I have no need for a self warming throttle body, lol.
Agreed. I figured it couldn't hurt anything, so why not. Easily reversible as well.

Credit to @stevo_12v for the suggestion. He may have more empirical data on IATs since he's been extensively modifying his intake to lower them.

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Bypassed the coolant lines going into the throttle body earlier this afternoon. Easy mod that only took a few minutes with some pliers and some shop towels.
You are the only person other than myself that I have seen do that. Nice work.
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Old 02-21-2014, 06:02 PM   #779
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Can't wait to get these on!

Thanks @TopSpeed

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Wow those are AWESOME!!!
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My Whiteline top mounts gave me enough clearance by pulling the whole front strut assemblies back for negative camber.

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