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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-13-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,855
Posted By B-R-Z
It's a timing chain so it should last the life of...

It's a timing chain so it should last the life of the car.

The labor is a little pricey so to me it is worth replacing the clutch + TOB when only the TOB needs replacement. My flywheel was...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-10-2019, 09:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,840
Posted By StraightOuttaCanadaEh
I have the grimmspeed strut bar and I feel the...

I have the grimmspeed strut bar and I feel the difference during hard cornering only. Would I recommend it? Yeah. Would I absolutely recommend it? Mm probably not. I felt much more of an oomph from...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-10-2019, 07:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,840
Posted By 7 skulls
I have Cusco front and rear strut bars as well as...

I have Cusco front and rear strut bars as well as TRD door stiffeners. I felt a noticeable difference for each. Regular street driving, you won't notice. Find a nice empty highway or parking lot and...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-10-2019, 07:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,840
Posted By Joveen
GrimmSpeed bar is inexpensive and from reviews a...

GrimmSpeed bar is inexpensive and from reviews a lot of the guys like it. GrimmSpeed even has an article on the product.

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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-10-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,840
Posted By soundman98
the general censuses is that it's not really...

the general censuses is that it's not really needed for street driving. most recommendations for track builds will even recommend to leave the strut brace as a lower priority item, as there's more...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-04-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,152
Posted By venturaII
To add to the murkiness, that number is...

To add to the murkiness, that number is calculated when the tire is mounted on an 'optimally' sized wheel...so, the measured section width and tread width will change, depending on how wide the wheel...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-03-2019, 11:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,152
Posted By Leonardo
For our cars; a 225/45/17 is a perfect size tire...

For our cars; a 225/45/17 is a perfect size tire for a 17x7.5" wheel.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-03-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,152
Posted By DarkPira7e
This also can depend on your sidewall heights. ...

This also can depend on your sidewall heights. If it's a narrow sidewall, you're more likely to get a / appearance, compared to a |. If the sidewall is tall and weak, you'll get the ( (look at like...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-03-2019, 10:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,152
Posted By wparsons
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=...

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Primacy+HP&partnum=145WR7PHP&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Scion&autoYear=2013&autoModel=FR-S&autoModClar=

...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-01-2019, 11:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,152
Posted By soundman98
i see what you're saying. for the tires on other...

i see what you're saying. for the tires on other cars that are 215mm width, but have some bulge in the sidewall, inspection of the wheel package should show that they're running a narrower wheel,...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-01-2019, 11:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,152
Posted By strat61caster
It's a low rolling resistance tire, less contact...

It's a low rolling resistance tire, less contact patch than your typical summer tire, I'm too lazy to looks up the tread width specs on tire rack on my phone but go have fun. Yes it's a touch...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-26-2019, 08:05 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 252,250
Posted By NaturallyAspirated
Other than the actual piston sizes, I believe the...

Other than the actual piston sizes, I believe the PP Brembos have the same specs as the WRX STi Brembos. If so, then no wheels smaller than 17" will fit. If I remember correctly from my Impreza days,...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-24-2019, 10:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,230
Posted By Leonardo
Some thoughts about spacers (in no particular...

Some thoughts about spacers (in no particular order)

IDK for sure, but the thinnest spacer to have an extended hub I could find was a 10mm 5x100 56.1mm spacer. (similar to pictured below)

The...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-20-2019, 05:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,920
Posted By Silverz
I drive mostly highway in my frs and I changed...

I drive mostly highway in my frs and I changed them out at 80k with some aftermarket pads. There was still 70% of the pad left and I hated the aftermarket feel of the pad so I put the old original...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-20-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,230
Posted By Tristor
Be aware the minimum thickness necessary to...

Be aware the minimum thickness necessary to machine a lip for being hub centric is 6mm.


For 3mm you don't need the spacers to be hubcentric because the hubface extends past the spacer itself. ...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-20-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,230
Posted By 86TOYO2k17
if you want high quality spacers and maintain the...

if you want high quality spacers and maintain the full 10mm of hub to wheel

http://www.motorsport-tech.com/4DCGI/errors/s_err_ymm.html
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-20-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,230
Posted By Westen86
Yes you can have a 3mm spacer for stock. The only...

Yes you can have a 3mm spacer for stock. The only thing you need them for is a 17x9 +45 wheel to clear a factory strut in front. I have those exact cheaper ones on mine. No Issues. The others are...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 09-18-2019, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 933
Posted By 8RZ
You want a vinyl decal, not a sticker. They apply...

You want a vinyl decal, not a sticker. They apply to the outside of the car using a 2-step process (like a temporary tattoo).


They are thicker and more durable and will last much longer.

...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-13-2019, 12:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,470
Posted By norcalpb
Hit up Neal @ the racers line in Concord. He...

Hit up Neal @ the racers line in Concord. He drops 86 transmissions as easily as we tie our shoes.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-13-2019, 08:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,470
Posted By g e
The bill for mine, which included TOB, clutch,...

The bill for mine, which included TOB, clutch, flywheel and oil Change was about $1950 less my senior citizen discount.

Interesting addendum to the story. Yesterday I received a box from SOA...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-12-2019, 07:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,470
Posted By Tcoat
The price I stated was the normal dealer costs. A...

The price I stated was the normal dealer costs. A shop can probably do it cheaper and it is not complex so any half decent tech can do it. CAll around your area.

If it starts to go you will have...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 09-11-2019, 02:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,866
Posted By Tristor
You need to get an ATEQ QuickSet or a similar...

You need to get an ATEQ QuickSet or a similar tool that allows you to program the TPMS Sensor IDs directly into the car via OBD2. Unlike other cars, you cannot use a scan tool to trigger a TPMS...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-10-2019, 02:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,920
Posted By Tcoat
140,000 miles. 98% highway. Pads look to have...

140,000 miles.
98% highway.
Pads look to have another 100K in them yet.
Rotors still look great.
Driving type means far more for brake components than actual mileage.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-10-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,920
Posted By DandoX
I just replaced my pads and rotors at 82k. I also...

I just replaced my pads and rotors at 82k. I also have a '13 with no autocross or track time. I'm also driving a '13 around.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-10-2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,920
Posted By Dadhawk
Correct. My original pads were changed with my...

Correct. My original pads were changed with my 3rd set of tires, so it was at about 140,000 miles. Did need front rotors but back were fine.

My driving is what I would classify as "rural", not...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-10-2019, 06:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,920
Posted By ermax
I've seen people at 100k miles on the original...

I've seen people at 100k miles on the original pads. I'm at 105k but I'm not the original owner so I can't say if they are original or not but I suspect they are.

As for AT/MT on pads. As others...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-10-2019, 06:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,920
Posted By Sapphireho
My experience is pads go faster on an AT. Most...

My experience is pads go faster on an AT. Most AT cars coast. You do more engine braking with a MT.

Edit: didn't see ol' Humfrz already said it.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-10-2019, 02:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,920
Posted By humfrz
It sounds like your type of driving is pretty...

It sounds like your type of driving is pretty easy on the brakes. The rotors should last for another 50,000 miles (unless they start to pulsate when you apply the brakes). The lines and calipers...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 08-17-2019, 12:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,711
Posted By Louder
eagleminy Just let me know. I'm usually in...

eagleminy Just let me know. I'm usually in Phoenix a couple of times a month.
qqzj The stock wheels are 7 inches wide with +48mm offset. Typically in the aftermarket people choose to go wider to 8...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-02-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,547
Posted By mstryff
Yea that'll be a direct swap, no problem. And I...

Yea that'll be a direct swap, no problem. And I think that's a fair price. Especially if you intend to run those tires for their intended life.
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