Autocrossing 2016 vs. 2017?

[MarkR171]

Originally Posted by JBPII

How is the handling with stock springs sway bars on the rapid sharp direction changes of the Autocross courses? I am definitely staying in the stock class and I want to keep OEM or TRD parts so it is easier to sell in a few years when my kids outgrow the back seats. If TRD offers performance parts that Subaru doesn't and they will keep me in CS, and maintains warranty, that pretty much sells me on the FRS.

CS frs allows trd springs and both swaybars (allowing you to have one trd and another upgrade of your choice.)

Stock suspension isnt bad, and you can still change one bar with a brz, so unless youre trying to be super competitive or want a lowered car, a brz will be fine.

[JimR]

A stock 86 is really good. None of the TRD stuff is required to have fun or win your local autocross among competitors close to your skill level. Loaded down with family, the extra height of the stock springs may be preferable anyway.

I'm thinking a second set of wheels and tires (Rivals, RE71s, or similar) and a bigger front swaybar (there are plenty of unused TRD front bars sitting around, cheap). Maybe front factory camber bolts and Konis, too. That's all you need. This car's trick pony is being competent at both autocross and daily life with hardly any modifications.

I would wait until the dust settles after Solo Nationals next week, but I'll hazard a prediction: it won't matter. You'll be fine in whatever flavor you like best.