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Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 10-01-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,599
Posted By cueball89
Agreed, those bushings and inserts make a huge...

Agreed, those bushings and inserts make a huge difference. Rear subframe, rear diff and transmission insert are what I've done. I'd like to get some stiffer engine mounts in the future.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-30-2023, 09:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,599
Posted By cueball89
Is the shifter bushing a worthwhile modification?...

Is the shifter bushing a worthwhile modification? I've changed it out on other subarus but was under the impression it didn't make a huge difference on these cars.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-24-2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,089
Posted By cueball89
https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/2023/07/2024-Su...

https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/2023/07/2024-Subaru-BRZ-tS-MT-Exclusive-Photo-3.jpg?fit=around%7C1000:625
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-04-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,447
Posted By cueball89
Did the knowledgeable track race shop use a screw...

Did the knowledgeable track race shop use a screw driver to move the camber plate on the right side? It looks gouged.

The angles of the strut mount and the knuckle look different to on the right...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-12-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 413
Views: 57,349
Posted By cueball89
I'm upstate, Bill Rapp.

I'm upstate, Bill Rapp.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-28-2022, 06:28 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,305
Posted By cueball89
Has anyone tried changing the steering rack...

Has anyone tried changing the steering rack bushings on a gen2? Maybe the gen1 bushings fit?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-17-2021, 09:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,457
Posted By cueball89
With 7kg/mm springs all around and the adjustable...

With 7kg/mm springs all around and the adjustable Whiteline rear upper control arm bushings:

Street: 12 clicks FFS (from full stiff) in the front and 15 clicks in the rear.
Autox: 8 clicks from...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-13-2021, 12:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,457
Posted By cueball89
For autox I have about -4.0 camber up front and...

For autox I have about -4.0 camber up front and -2.5 in the rear with the RCE SS-1's. Feels like it has more grip than the previous -3.25 and -2.2 camber alignment.
Forum: NY / NJ / CT / PA 08-04-2021, 08:52 PM
Replies: 993
Views: 179,516
Posted By cueball89
Price and pictures?

Price and pictures?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-12-2021, 11:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,512
Posted By cueball89
It was an easy process. Lower the spring perches,...

It was an easy process. Lower the spring perches, remove the suspension from the car, take the top hat off and slide the new spring on. IIRC I needed a large deep socket for the front camber plates,...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-12-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,512
Posted By cueball89
I have 2 years and ~17k miles on my SS1's. No...

I have 2 years and ~17k miles on my SS1's. No track days but plenty of autox. I swapped out the 6kg/mm springs to 7kg/mm springs last year. 2/86 in pax 4/86 in raw time(fastest raw time on street...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-12-2021, 06:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,877
Posted By cueball89
Are the SPC camber bolts installed with the...

Are the SPC camber bolts installed with the washer tab in the maximum camber position?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-21-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4,411
Views: 1,124,783
Posted By cueball89
Moto IQ used whiteline rear camber bushings to...

Moto IQ used whiteline rear camber bushings to raise the rear roll center of the car. Is it necessary?:iono:

https://motoiq.com/project-fr-s-more-rear-suspension-with-cusco-and-whiteline/5/
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-05-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,536
Posted By cueball89
Rallispec has a decent list for the STI hardened...

Rallispec has a decent list for the STI hardened suspension bushings. http://rallispec.com/mou_bush_rstbkbrz.html
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-19-2020, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 543,515
Posted By cueball89
Also interested in these things. I wish someone...

Also interested in these things. I wish someone would have jammed a camera under the car or in the wheel wells to look at the suspension.




Took a few guesses but should be close enough. Area...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-18-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 543,515
Posted By cueball89
Increasing front caster would increase the...

Increasing front caster would increase the wheelbase.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-18-2020, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 543,515
Posted By cueball89
3 windshield squirters? ...

3 windshield squirters?


https://i.postimg.cc/yNWJkVtK/windshield-squirters.jpg (https://postimg.cc/WDLpyPsY)
(https://thesawmillgrill.com/)
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-06-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 65,466
Posted By cueball89
I have managed to do 2 events and a tnt with 7kg...

I have managed to do 2 events and a tnt with 7kg springs front and rear. The car responds quite a bit quicker with the rate change, I'm very happy with that. It's still predictable and easy to drive....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-22-2020, 10:39 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 65,466
Posted By cueball89
I'm on 7kg/mm springs front and rear on my SS1's....

I'm on 7kg/mm springs front and rear on my SS1's. I swapped the rear springs out first and put a few miles on 6kg front and 7kg rear springs. Felt really good on the street, may try it again to...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 01-31-2020, 05:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,314
Posted By cueball89
It's grease from the slave cylinder piston and...

It's grease from the slave cylinder piston and clutch fork. Clean the area and if it doesn't come back its grease. If it comes back your slave cylinder is leaking. I'd also recommenced re-greasing...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-28-2020, 06:19 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,018
Posted By cueball89
Find me at the Depot, gray STX BRZ with green...

Find me at the Depot, gray STX BRZ with green numbers. Happy to give you a ride along. 19-20mm front bar won't give you understeer in street trim from my experience.






I ran DS for 2 or 3...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-03-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 29,884
Posted By cueball89
There's no preload.:iono: The stock endlinks and...

There's no preload.:iono: The stock endlinks and the racerx endlinks bolted right up with no undue tension with the front wheels under load. RCE SS1 coilovers lowered ~25-30mm with a 19mm perrin...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-02-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 29,884
Posted By cueball89
They are shorter than stock. At the absolute...

They are shorter than stock. At the absolute shortest setting they were contacting the body of the car on large bumps. :rolleyes: I can't speak to noise or durability, I've only had them on for a few...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 10-11-2019, 07:29 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 109,849
Posted By cueball89
I've measured a 2mm gain of toe in going from...

I've measured a 2mm gain of toe in going from camber plates at zero and ~ -2.2 of camber to maxing out the camber plates and getting up to ~ -3.2 of camber. YMMV.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-20-2019, 07:16 AM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 846,060
Posted By cueball89
Using toe plates I have a 6mm difference in toe...

Using toe plates I have a 6mm difference in toe from maximum negative camber to minimum negative camber when adjusted at the camber plate. YMMV.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-17-2019, 10:39 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 65,466
Posted By cueball89
It was very stable! Not sure what's up with the...

It was very stable! Not sure what's up with the video speed, didn't speed it up intentionally. Maybe something happened with the overlay rendering. Are there shock dyno plots available? I'd like to...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-29-2019, 08:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,969
Posted By cueball89
I would personally get it PDR'd. I've never been...

I would personally get it PDR'd. I've never been able to push a dent out and have it be 100%. I've been extremely happy with the PDR work I've had done.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-23-2019, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,345
Posted By cueball89
What are you trying to change about your car and...

What are you trying to change about your car and what is your intended use for it?

I had 2 sets of koni inserts on my wrx.

The rebound could be adjusted quite soft and turned up beyond the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-01-2019, 07:08 PM
Replies: 3,914
Views: 846,060
Posted By cueball89
Do it, it's a great site! Scott, it's...

Do it, it's a great site!



Scott, it's Mike! I've made the jump to STX as well. Welcome to the dark side:cheers:
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-18-2019, 12:39 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 65,466
Posted By cueball89
Got my car aligned this morning. Ride heights are...

Got my car aligned this morning. Ride heights are 13 5/8"-13 3/4" all round. I have oem front camber bolts and whitleline upper rear control arm bushings. Indexing the adjustment bolts on the rear...
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