FRS rally car

[juanmartin88]

Hi guy I am new to the 86 community and forums for that matter. I would like to get someone to guide me in the right direction. I want to turn my 2014 FRS into a rally car. Nothing too crazy because it is my DD. It is mainly because I like the look and I like to go out into the desert to shoot. I am tired for asking people for rides out there and paying range fees. I have done research about what I need to do this but haven't found much. I have found rally FRS/BRS's but they don't say what parts they used or what to consider when building a car like that. So can anyone tell me what I need, venders, or maybe some sites that could help.

[Freeman]

Email Nameless Performance they built a rally 86

[Racecomp Engineering]

Good rally suspension is expensive. How bad are the roads we're talking about here?

- Andy

[juanmartin88]

How expensive are we talking about? The roads aren't too bad but I think I will barely make it with a stock set up.

[CoupedUpSubie]

Setting some specific goals will help in guiding you to a solution that will work for you.

Do you need more clearance?
Will an aggressive all-season work or is a off-road capable tire needed?
Is there any need of underbody protection?

From my time dealing with rallycross I can tell you that unless you are flying along roads at 80-90 mph, going off jumps, and in general putting the car through its paces then a decent set of struts and springs will work just fine. Biggest concern is if any lift is needed. I can see 1-2 inches as being the max for this car. You will then need new rear lower control arms and different camber bolts.

As far as underbody protection goes, nobody makes a skid plate like those made for the Impreza. I would pick up a couple decent sized sheets of LDPE and figure out a way to fasten it to the bottom.

Next obstacle is tires. You said desert so I'm guessing rocky/sandy terrain. Normal tires might not work. You are also going to want some flex. I am not sure if the Team Dynamics 15" wheels fit our car but I do know they fit the xv crosstek.

All in all for a basic slight lift, protection, proper tires you will probably be spending upwards of $2-2.5k just to take the car off the road a bit.

[juanmartin88]

I think an aggressive all-season will work best for me since it's a DD. I do need a bit more clearance, I think an inch should be good. I would prefer underbody protection just to be safe.
I will not be going 90 down dirt roads. I haven't paid it off yet.
Any suggestions on where I can get lca and camber bolts? Brands? I have searched for struts and springs but haven't found anything.
I currently have 18" XXRs (531 I think) I also still have the stock rims. I figured I would need 15 or 16 inch rims.
Thank you for your feedback.

[buoywx]

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74777

[juanmartin88]

Originally Posted by buoywx

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74777

That 86 looks awesome but it doesn't give any info on the suspension just the Tune and engine setup.

[ST-A]

http://www.toyota-motorsport.com/mot...ars/gt86-cs-r3
[ame]http://youtu.be/EDQlJnEWYwo[/ame]

[juanmartin88]

Originally Posted by ST-A

http://www.toyota-motorsport.com/mot...ars/gt86-cs-r3

Thanks man this helps a lot. I will start looking for these parts.

[xwd]

LOL those parts are $$$$. That car is meant as a turn-key professional rally car. It comes with a Reiger 3-way setup that is way more than what you want to spend.

I'd contact Nameless to see what they used. I think that car originally came from Australia and I'm not sure they had much to do with the suspension but they should know. I would just use the stock suspension and see how it goes.

[juanmartin88]

I'm not going to build the exact same car lol but something that will work for me. I have been searching for shocks, springs and something to give me more clearance but I haven't found any. I guess not too many people are doing it. I emailed nameless but haven't heard from them.

[xwd]

You can also contact Ground Control, they could probably build you a coilover sleeve+spring setup with longer springs.

[ST-A]

for suspension you can look at öhlins or bc racing