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10-27-2016, 08:38 PM | #4497 |
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Anyone have thoughts about how the shorter gearing on the 2017 version will affect it in autocross?
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10-28-2016, 03:59 PM | #4499 |
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I'm still fairly new to AutoX, having gone to 6-8 local non-sanctioned events. I just joined SCCA and am looking forward to competing in some sanctioned events in 2017. Reading through some of this (very long) thread I see the BRZ is generally slower than the FR-S. I know the FR-S is a little lighter (50-75lbs or so?) which would give a slight advantage. What else is contributing to this? At the local events I go to there are usually 3-5 twins and none have been quicker than me. I have 3 trophies for RWD at those events and I don't think any of the other twins have finished top 5. There are usually 25-35 RWD entries. Not to brag, I just have always thought the BRZ is very well set up for AutoX. |
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Correct me if I'm wrong but the events you're running in aren't indexed based upon mods/classes and just have a FWD, RWD, and AWD brackets right? The SCCA is significantly more structured with very specific limits on the mods you can run in each class and how that affects your index. So, for example, you can't just show up with a tuned BRZ and compare yourself to a bunch of un-tuned, stock class FR-S' and BRZs because you're in different classes.
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Thanks for the info on the sway bars. Can't you still run a twin in C class with one swapped sway bar? Am I wrong to think that an FR-S with a good aftermarket (ie: Whiteline) front sway upgrade would have a similar effect to one with both front and rear TRD bars?
You are correct on the location and that they aren't indexed. Now that I'm an SCCA member I plan to get plugged into some of the local events. What ones do you go to? Information on the PNW region website seems rather outdated. Do you have a better source for event info? I agree I can't compare the competition at a Monroe AutoX to a sanctioned SCCA event. I'm very excited to get improve myself and learn tips and techniques from better drivers. |
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It goes 57mph in 2nd gear and of course the hard limiter with stock tune.
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Wait...did you get an FRS???
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I don't know. Did I? PS - Not a 2017. FB Official tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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1st question - Have you driven stock '13-'16 twin to compare the difference? 2nd question - If you have, does it pull better from 3,500-4,500rpm? |
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The new car does pull better everywhere, however the torque dip is still there. See my videos in sig'
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