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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-25-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 153
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I'd say about 5 kg/mm front and 6 kg/mm rear is...

I'd say about 5 kg/mm front and 6 kg/mm rear is as high as I would go.

- Andrew
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-25-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,218
You could do that but I would verify your...

You could do that but I would verify your installation first. I'll take a picture of where I'm at tomorrow with the same springs and OEM mounts (if I get over this cold).

Any coilover and...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-19-2024, 08:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,218
Our recommended settings won't really have any...

Our recommended settings won't really have any relevance to your KW V3s...they're valved differently and with different spring rates so I don't think I can give you anything to go on.

That...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-12-2024, 12:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,218
That's an odd mix up from KW, but if he got the...

That's an odd mix up from KW, but if he got the measurements right then it's okay.

I'm using the exact same springs as you but with OEM top mounts and I'm about 25mm lower than OEM with room to go...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-12-2024, 12:49 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 33,133
Yeah it's certainly not just the bumpstops that...

Yeah it's certainly not just the bumpstops that make it feel that way!

FWIW I did not have a noticeable ride height change with my Bilstein B6. If there was one at all it was less than 5mm.

-...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-11-2024, 04:50 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 33,133
Those won't fit inside the fronts, so the only...

Those won't fit inside the fronts, so the only real option is to trim the Bilstein bumpstops.

I wish there were another option but I searched a LOT and came up empty. Trimming the fronts isn't...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-11-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,218
Do you have a picture of the coilovers assembled...

Do you have a picture of the coilovers assembled with the camber plates but not on the car?

- Andrew
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-10-2024, 12:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,218
It's probably the way he put the camber plates on...

It's probably the way he put the camber plates on the front. You should not use the purple cone piece if you're using the camber plates.

- Andrew
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 03-09-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,218
Do you have a pic of the coilover assembly before...

Do you have a pic of the coilover assembly before it was installed on the car?

- Andrew
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-06-2024, 11:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,421
We had Fez Babar on recently to talk about his...

We had Fez Babar on recently to talk about his experience in Gridlife Club TR class with his 2022 GR86 (the yellow one with the big wing). Good times. :)
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-05-2024, 09:44 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 16,080
You don't need dedicated auto-x pads and have to...

You don't need dedicated auto-x pads and have to deal with swapping before events. You can auto-x on your OEM pads if you want. Use em up if they still have meat or get something that feels good....
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-21-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 311
The suspension is the same for 16 inch wheel...

The suspension is the same for 16 inch wheel cars.

Since the OEM 16 inch wheels were never offered in North America, it's not likely to be easy or cheap to get them here. Not impossible but...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-16-2024, 11:34 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 22,972
Posted a write up here: ...

Posted a write up here:
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154465

Note this is for 1st gen...these seat rails do fit driver's side for 2nd gen and provide a 30mm drop (vs 40mm for...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 02-16-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 781
Recaro SR7 + Kawai Works LOW seat rails

I installed these seats + rails late last summer and have been enjoying them quite a bit.

https://cdn.recaro-automotive.com/fileadmin/user_upload/recaro-japan-sr7-gu-bk.png?v=1680083188

The...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-16-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,421
We recently had Jeff Perrin of Perrin Performance...

We recently had Jeff Perrin of Perrin Performance on our podcast to talk about their history, NASIOC, and his thoughts on the new 2022 "VB" WRX. There's a little bit of BRZ content too. And Mazda 323...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-31-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 837
One of the rumors going around before about blown...

One of the rumors going around before about blown engines (though I'm not sure it's 100% confirmed) had to do with under-filling, which is somewhat common in spec series racing but a very bad idea on...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-31-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 22,690
I've been thinking a lot about a better rear...

I've been thinking a lot about a better rear endlink solution lately. Nothing really to report, but yeah I don't love the poly endlink solution and OEM are too long. The WL endlinks are probably a...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-31-2024, 09:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,768
FWIW I have 40mm drop seat rails on my 1st gen...

FWIW I have 40mm drop seat rails on my 1st gen with Recaro SR7 seats (which I think also drop your butt a little) and the difference while driving is definitely awesome.

It is also definitely a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-25-2024, 12:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 837
This was the 2023 schedule: March 30 to...

This was the 2023 schedule:

March 30 to April 2 – Sonoma Raceway (Sonoma, California)
May 5 to 7 – Circuit of the Americas (Austin, Texas)
June 16 to 18 – Virginia International Raceway (Alton,...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-24-2024, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 837
Podcast with Gresham Wagner (GR86 Cup racer)

Hey all,

We caught up with returning guest Gresham Wagner (2nd place finisher in the inaugural North American GR86 Cup series and previously 2022 SRO TCA champion in a 2nd gen BRZ) in our latest...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-16-2024, 03:26 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,407
You will most likely be fine with the stock...

You will most likely be fine with the stock swaybar, endlinks, and 20mm drop.

With adjustable swaybars which have different mounting holes, it helps to have adjustable endlinks to make sure you...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-11-2024, 03:12 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 80,794
Just an FYI, the Cusco Power Brace Rear Member...

Just an FYI, the Cusco Power Brace Rear Member Side (965 492 RS) does not fit if you have the MCA traction mod...because duh...that should have been obvious.

BTW I'm selling a Cusco Power Brace...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-08-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 80,794
You'll be okay with the spacers. - Andrew

You'll be okay with the spacers.

- Andrew
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 01-08-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 80,794
Remember a 1/4 inch spacer in the rear means more...

Remember a 1/4 inch spacer in the rear means more than a 1/4 inch change in ride height due to the motion ratio. :) I'm just being a jerk at this point lol.

(I don't know if the companies that...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-24-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,218
I think you'll be plenty happy with the V3s with...

I think you'll be plenty happy with the V3s with the 5/6 springs for an all around fun set up. You could add swaybars later if you feel like you need it.

- Andrew
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-23-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,218
It doesn't matter too much to be honest, both...

It doesn't matter too much to be honest, both will work. The 170 is a tiny bit lighter. Especially in the rear, you have a lot of thread on the coilover and the longer spring won't limit the ride...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-22-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,218
Right different valving for V3 and CS. ...

Right different valving for V3 and CS.

50-200 front and 60-170 rear is exactly what I run on my car. It'll be good. :)

- Andrew
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-21-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,218
Apologies, earlier I said 60-200 but 60-170 is a...

Apologies, earlier I said 60-200 but 60-170 is a better choice for the rear. I'm using 60-170 in rear with OEM top mounts

- Andrew
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-11-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4,411
Views: 1,124,822
The Cusco upper arms use a hardened rubber...

The Cusco upper arms use a hardened rubber bushing (I'd rather a spherical but that's better than poly IMO).

The STI trailing arm is a nice simple piece with a good quality bearing. I use it and...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-27-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,706
Oops, didn't paste it. ...

Oops, didn't paste it.

https://www.racecompengineering.com/blogs/the-apex-files/2022-brz-gr86-chassis-suspension-changes
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