CSG and RCE tag-team suspension Q&A thread! Ask us anything!

[wu_dot_com]

So I’m finally done with my suspension spec out for my 13brz. Looking for some advise

Bilstine B6, OE BRZ front spring 2.7k, OE FRS rear spring 3.8K, OE front sway 18mm (+1 if require), 15mm rear sway, Enkei rpf1 17x8, +45mm, on 225x45x17.
Plus whiteline rear subframe blushing insert.

Total parts cost w/o tires is under 2K.

I’m hoping to achieve minimal drop, little more grip (stock engine), better balance towards oversteer.

It’s mostly for DD, but eventually like to do track.

Thanks.

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by wu_dot_com

So I’m finally done with my suspension spec out for my 13brz. Looking for some advise

Bilstine B6, OE BRZ front spring 2.7k, OE FRS rear spring 3.8K, OE front sway 18mm (+1 if require), 15mm rear sway, Enkei rpf1 17x8, +45mm, on 225x45x17.
Plus whiteline rear subframe blushing insert.

Total parts cost w/o tires is under 2K.

I’m hoping to achieve minimal drop, little more grip (stock engine), better balance towards oversteer.

It’s mostly for DD, but eventually like to do track.

Thanks.

Sounds solid. What type of tire?

- Andrew

[wu_dot_com]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

Sounds solid. What type of tire?

- Andrew

Hey Andrew thanks for the quick reply. Long time no talk.

Michellen PSS, it’s 120/ tire at Costco when it’s on sale.

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by wu_dot_com

Hey Andrew thanks for the quick reply. Long time no talk.

Michellen PSS, it’s 120/ tire at Costco when it’s on sale.

That'll be fun. You'll have a little body roll so you'll want some negative camber. Up front -2 would be great for a DD, or at least -1.5.

- Andrew

[wu_dot_com]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

That'll be fun. You'll have a little body roll so you'll want some negative camber. Up front -2 would be great for a DD, or at least -1.5.

- Andrew

Perfect, this is exactly what I’m looking for, -2 to -1.5 for the front camber. Since I’m planning to use OE top hat, can this adjustment be done with $50 camber bolts?

Please advise.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by wu_dot_com

Perfect, this is exactly what I’m looking for, -2 to -1.5 for the front camber. Since I’m planning to use OE top hat, can this adjustment be done with $50 camber bolts?

Please advise.

SPC 81260 bolt in the lower hole, take the bolt from the lower hole and put it in the upper hole, $20 + alignment, over -2 should be easily possible. Go straight to -2.0 if you are headed to the track, on OE suspension I had the front camber up at -3.2 before I felt happy with the balance (camber plates).

https://www.amazon.com/Specialty-Pro...ords=81260+spc

[Racecomp Engineering]

And just be sure you take it to a good competent alignment shop.

- Andrew

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

And just be sure you take it to a good competent alignment shop.

- Andrew

^THAT

[Azzudien]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

And just be sure you take it to a good competent alignment shop.

- Andrew

Easier said than done, this has been a pain point for me. Albany NY has no decent alignment shop.

[JustSomeGuy]

hey guys, new to the forum and modding but ive had stock long enough and want to change. i have a 2014 frs with 95,000 km and was looking at lowering springs but after reading they have a chance to blow and not to blow but since i have many miles on it should i get the new 2017 shocks to go with some springs(rsr/eibach/tein 1.2-1.4") or just buy aftermarket shocks? thanks

[Vital]

Originally Posted by JustSomeGuy

hey guys, new to the forum and modding but ive had stock long enough and want to change. i have a 2014 frs with 95,000 km and was looking at lowering springs but after reading they have a chance to blow and not to blow but since i have many miles on it should i get the new 2017 shocks to go with some springs(rsr/eibach/tein 1.2-1.4") or just buy aftermarket shocks? thanks

the stock shock and strut will most likely hold up to springs that lower the car 1" or less. RCE, RSR, TRD, Eibach Pro-Kit and Hotchkis all lower 1" or less. If you want to lower more than that than yes an aftermarket shocks are ideal or just get coilovers.

[JustSomeGuy]

Originally Posted by Vital

the stock shock and strut will most likely hold up to springs that lower the car 1" or less. RCE, RSR, TRD, Eibach Pro-Kit and Hotchkis all lower 1" or less. If you want to lower more than that than yes an aftermarket shocks are ideal or just get coilovers.

is also upgrading to 2017 shocks a viable option? just asking cause since they would be cheaper? not for permanent cause eventually i do wanna get bilstein

[Vital]

Originally Posted by JustSomeGuy

is also upgrading to 2017 shocks a viable option? just asking cause since they would be cheaper? not for permanent cause eventually i do wanna get bilstein

The 2017 are still OEM and were not exactly designed for aftermarket springs unless you get the Sachs dampers from the BRZ PPs. Using 2017 dampers is most likely not going to be any different than using dampers from 2013-2016. Also, the RCE Yellows are a good option as they were designed for OEM shocks and struts and they only lower the car 20mm

[JustSomeGuy]

Originally Posted by Vital

The 2017 are still OEM and were not exactly designed for aftermarket springs unless you get the Sachs dampers from the BRZ PPs. Using 2017 dampers is most likely not going to be any different than using dampers from 2013-2016. Also, the RCE Yellows are a good option as they were designed for OEM shocks and struts and they only lower the car 20mm

ah okay gotcha, i was just curious since they would have a lot less mileage on them that oem 2017 would last a year or so at least then i could upgrade to coils or aftermarket shocks