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solidONE 11-06-2013 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSunrise (Post 1315649)
Yep I agree. The stock FR-S is close to neutral, but will understeer when you're at the limit. If you give more than maintenance throttle at that point, the rear end will come around gently. I really like the balance of the car from the factory. It seems to fit my driving style and skill level (or lack thereof haha). Will make you look like a hero as you ride that line on corner exit.



How about driver mod?

We are talking about hardware mods not "software" mods. Lol

Kostamojen 11-06-2013 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by clintavo (Post 1315548)
Did you stick with the BRZ dampers? Any noticeable change in ride?

Thanks!

Kept the struts/shocks from the brz. There isn't enough of a difference (if there even is one) to warrant changing those.

Ride is the same. FRS folks might notice the stiffer BRZ front springs effect on the ride however.

SkAsphalt 11-06-2013 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CSG David (Post 1288784)
When do you oversteer? The FRS understeers in steady state cornering...

This, it understeers like an a@@hole

DarkSunrise 11-06-2013 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by solidONE (Post 1315949)
We are talking about hardware mods not "software" mods. Lol

Haha software mod is free though.

Suberman 11-06-2013 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PR FR-S (Post 1288512)
I would like to eliminate some of the oversteer in the FR-S but I don't want to spend a fortune in a suspension package. I'm not interested in lowering my car.

Easiest way to change the handling is by installing a BRZ suspension. Has anybody done it? Happy with the results??

Thanks

Easiest mod is to fit decent tires. Michelin Supersports won't oversteer.

clintavo 11-12-2013 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kostamojen (Post 1288633)
BRZ has stiffer front springs, that's all you need.

I'm currently running FRS rear springs on my BRZ and I love how it handles. As mentioned its also a good idea to run a stiffer front swaybar to keep the rear tires on the ground and the diff doing its job. Also some front camber bolts will help as well.

Just came back from a long canyon run after installing FRS rear springs on my BRZ. Nuanced differences:

*It still understeers, but it isn't the party-ending plow that required a big stab of the brakes to correct as before.
*Getting on the throttle hard out of turns results in noticeably less squat.
*Oversteer can be requested rather than provoked.
*The ride is a tad stiffer.

I would say that this is the OEM/budget setup of choice.

Some have complained of a too-stiff ride. I am curious to see how an FRS front BRZ rear setup would feel.

Kostamojen 11-12-2013 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by clintavo (Post 1327197)
Just came back from a long canyon run after installing FRS rear springs on my BRZ. Nuanced differences:

*It still understeers, but it isn't the party-ending plow that required a big stab of the brakes to correct as before.
*Getting on the throttle hard out of turns results in noticeably less squat.
*Oversteer can be requested rather than provoked.
*The ride is a tad stiffer.

I would say that this is the OEM/budget setup of choice.

Agreed :D

andrewFT86 11-13-2013 09:39 AM

I have an 86 and I'm happy with the suspension. Even with extra power the car is very predictable. Seat time helps a lot, get to know the car some more. Know your track or preferred winding road.
Better tires should provide the best bang for buck returns. Handling, traction and braking.


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