My BRZ ST* Autocross build - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Scooby South · 05-01-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

I do think square rates are a good starting point for most people. I'd shy away from softer in the rear, especially for auto-x. Might make some sense with an aggressive rear diff but I think it's a better idea to go with firmer rates in the rear (and then avoid using a too-large rear swaybar).

- Andrew

Agreed....

.... Esp. for ST class... more contact...more grip...

Bill

bestwheelbase · 05-02-2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooby South

based off the engineering hypothesis...

...just want the car so I can get some seat time...

Bill... (BTW...love your t-shirt)

Nice to see you taking the methodical approach. Get it here, get some seat time, see what it likes.

Our shirt is specifically made to be comfortable while autocrossing. Just sayin'.

switchlanez · 05-03-2012, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooby South

But it was actually the door stabilizer that impressed me the most. It’s a very simple upgrade, so simple that most would have probably never though about it. The idea behind it is to use the door as a stiffening implement, so that once it closers it slides this spring-loaded metal section behind the lock grab…
…against this teflon-like plastic part on the door itself. This pushes the door slightly against its hinges further stiffening up the chassis. The result is a better and more direct steering feel though the corners. Every little helps as they say, and TRD have actually patented this little gadget. I Likey..

.... makes sense and would appear to be an inexpensive worthwhile mod... I WILL be using this little device on my ST* Build..

I was wondering about those things; thanks for the clearing it up. Seems like a high bang-for-buck chassis stiffening mod and nice compromise to welding the doors shut without losing the functionality of doors. Simply genius.

OrbitalEllipses · 05-03-2012, 03:46 AM

I want to see numbers regarding those. There's no reason not to include them in the engineering of the car if frameless windows really reduce rigidity that much (IIRC that was the reason TRD gave for the development of these).

AX_FRS · 05-03-2012, 09:18 AM

Reason not to include it would be another part number, which means more cost which the penny pinchers are not going to be interested in including it if not having it will not detract from the sport nature of the car. So even if it does do something, it doesn't do enough to justify the extra $0.50 a car (or whatever it may be). That or Subaru didn't care to include it and they didn't want to include the extra step or whatever it takes to do this on the assembly line.

Scooby South · 05-03-2012, 09:25 AM

^^^^ Pretty much...I am seeing alot of things that Subaru and Toyota differed on...with this platform...even the colors...were a fight..

Bill

livelyjay · 05-03-2012, 09:58 AM

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I'm not jumping into the fray with this car yet until I drive it and hear how it performs at auto-x. If all is well I'll be running this next year in whatever stock class it lands in. Keep posting the info and pictures

Scooby South · 05-03-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by livelyjay

* subbing *

I'm not jumping into the fray with this car yet until I drive it and hear how it performs at auto-x. If all is well I'll be running this next year in whatever stock class it lands in. Keep posting the info and pictures

Will do...

...... I really think it will perform well ....and I think it will be competititve.....Looking forward to getting it and driving it like its supposed to be drivien...:happy0180:

Bill

Dimman · 05-03-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

I want to see numbers regarding those. There's no reason not to include them in the engineering of the car if frameless windows really reduce rigidity that much (IIRC that was the reason TRD gave for the development of these).

Maybe they put a bit more stress on the hinges so they may have minor problems with them after a few years?

Scooby South · 05-03-2012, 08:55 PM

Helmet...IS DONE...Sooooo Awesome... Love it, Love it, Love it

M-17 · 05-04-2012, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooby South

Helmet...IS DONE...Sooooo Awesome... Love it, Love it, Love it

SOOOOO SICK

civicdrivr · 05-04-2012, 07:33 AM

Wow, that helmet is awesome.

AX_FRS · 05-04-2012, 07:40 AM

Where did you get something that cool done? And who made up the design? You get style points for sure, too bad they don't drop your time a little, huh?

Scooby South · 05-04-2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by civicdrivr

Wow, that helmet is awesome.

thanks... it does ROCK for sure

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Originally Posted by AX_FRS

Where did you get something that cool done? And who made up the design? You get style points for sure, too bad they don't drop your time a little, huh?

Local kid to me.. www.oktanevisual.com races Karts and designs suits... Very talented...and I am very lucky/satisfied..

...Time drop will come with SEAT TIME..

and theres the OMG/intimidation factor.. haha

Bill

05-03-2012, 09:58 AM	#35
livelyjay Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	* subbing * I'm not jumping into the fray with this car yet until I drive it and hear how it performs at auto-x. If all is well I'll be running this next year in whatever stock class it lands in. Keep posting the info and pictures __________________ (2012) Taking a break until I get my BRZ/FRS (2011) CSP Miata co-drive - it was always broken (2010) FLR-SCCA 2nd place DC Pro, 1st place FLR Tour, SCCA Solo Nationals trophy winner (8th)

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05-03-2012, 03:46 AM	#32
OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,889 Times in 2,902 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I want to see numbers regarding those. There's no reason not to include them in the engineering of the car if frameless windows really reduce rigidity that much (IIRC that was the reason TRD gave for the development of these).

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AX_FRS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 05 Ford Focus ZX4 Location: United States Posts: 139 Thanks: 41 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Reason not to include it would be another part number, which means more cost which the penny pinchers are not going to be interested in including it if not having it will not detract from the sport nature of the car. So even if it does do something, it doesn't do enough to justify the extra $0.50 a car (or whatever it may be). That or Subaru didn't care to include it and they didn't want to include the extra step or whatever it takes to do this on the assembly line.

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AX_FRS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 05 Ford Focus ZX4 Location: United States Posts: 139 Thanks: 41 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Where did you get something that cool done? And who made up the design? You get style points for sure, too bad they don't drop your time a little, huh?

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