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jesse2021 08-24-2021 03:33 PM

2015 brz track reliability??
 
hi guys am new in this forum just got out of a s550 mustang and wanting to get into something light and nimble and cheaper to run at the track, am looking at a 2015 brz, what do you guys think about this car for track reliability, realistically ill be doing 4-6 events a year so nothing to crazy, if u guys have a link for this info let me know or if someone here that has track experience could chime in it would be greatly appreciated thanks.

TommyW 08-24-2021 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jesse2021 (Post 3459575)
hi guys am new in this forum just got out of a s550 mustang and wanting to get into something light and nimble and cheaper to run at the track, am looking at a 2015 brz, what do you guys think about this car for track reliability, realistically ill be doing 4-6 events a year so nothing to crazy, if u guys have a link for this info let me know or if someone here that has track experience could chime in it would be greatly appreciated thanks.

Change pads and brake fluid and good to go. Better tires if you have decent car control already

jflogerzi 08-24-2021 04:55 PM

For extra peace of mind oil cooler as well. But honestly outside of this and what was mentioned its all you need. If its a 6SP I would change the diff and trans fluid before taking out if service records were not provided.

jesse2021 08-24-2021 05:07 PM

cool. so these cars pretty reliable at the track? how many outings have u had not sure if u keep track.

jesse2021 08-24-2021 05:09 PM

so safe to say they are reliable, I mean am sure they are not miata levels of reliability but what is, also I don't fit in it but I do fit in the brz, anything to look for also what oil cooler u recommend ?

dpfarr 08-24-2021 05:12 PM

One of those cars you can drive there, session all day and drive home.

jesse2021 08-24-2021 05:13 PM

good to hear! not familiar with that flat 4 engine..

Code Monkey 08-24-2021 05:45 PM

Do some research, plenty of threads on this forum. If you are not willing to put in time and effort to learn more about potential problems and solutions, it does not matter how reliable the car is.

jesse2021 08-24-2021 06:59 PM

there had to be that one guy... bro just click on another thread.

TommyW 08-24-2021 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Code Monkey (Post 3459628)
Do some research, plenty of threads on this forum. If you are not willing to put in time and effort to learn more about potential problems and solutions, it does not matter how reliable the car is.

Then why even have a forum. People can just search old posts.

new2subaru 08-24-2021 10:52 PM

Jesse, I have a 2015 that has seen around 35 track days. I drop the oil every 2nd-3rd event and use a JRDOC. So far so good.

https://jacksonracing.com/product/fr...toroil-cooler/

I've also removed a bunch of weight. It makes a difference IMO. Good brake fluid and a pad change to start and that'll get you going. I ran the stock tires for a few events too.

ZDan 08-24-2021 11:53 PM

It's been a good reliable street/track car for me. ~34 track days and 55k miles on mine. Fun fun fun! You might get some camber bolts and offset front strut top mounts to get some front camber. Good tires, good brake pads, fresh DOT4 and have at it!

jesse2021 08-25-2021 12:47 AM

thank you..

jesse2021 08-25-2021 12:48 AM

awesome info, I ran my stock suspension and tires too at the beginning on my last mustang it wasn't fast but it was fun lol


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