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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-26-2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,931
Posted By Powersfrs
I swapped out my 2022 brz diff with a 2017...

I swapped out my 2022 brz diff with a 2017 4.3….it’s a pretty noticeable improvement in accelation. I can stay in 6th gear on the highway to easily pass. 5th gear feels very peppy.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-08-2023, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,157
Posted By Powersfrs
https://i.postimg.cc/7LFT9nwx/02-BFA1-D6-8-B13-443...

https://i.postimg.cc/7LFT9nwx/02-BFA1-D6-8-B13-4431-8147-3-CD5-AA5-DD4-BA.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PLMxrZCc)

https://i.postimg.cc/SRqYFQn3/8-B5-E6990-612-E-4-F20-96-F8-A74-EC4357558.jpg...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-15-2022, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,157
Posted By Powersfrs
Can’t be any happier with these brakes! They’re...

Can’t be any happier with these brakes! They’re amazing the stoping power is incredible! For sure there is a huge increase in stopping power now. I have to completely change the way I apply the...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-10-2022, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,504
Views: 275,426
Posted By Powersfrs
Installed AP racing radical bbk ...

Installed AP racing radical bbk

https://i.postimg.cc/MGMJwZSC/680-F2828-A788-4-A0-D-9703-14-F512019-A55.jpg (https://postimg.cc/DWTMdTm6)
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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-09-2022, 09:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,157
Posted By Powersfrs
I just installed a set of radical 6 piston AP...

I just installed a set of radical 6 piston AP racing calipers with a set of 355 two piece rotors.
Wow these brakes are amazing! I’ll
Post pics soon.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-20-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 22,986
Posted By Powersfrs
I read dozens of pages on the issue on the first...

I read dozens of pages on the issue on the first gen and I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s maybe to much force on the electric motor and not rubbing. The rubbing I have is very slight. I think...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-20-2022, 02:04 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 34,091
Posted By Powersfrs
Im having this issue on my new 2022 brz Same...

Im having this issue on my new 2022 brz
Same as many have said…happens under trail braking…high load. Happens more now that I changed to stickier wider tires. Happens even more with a passenger....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-19-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 22,986
Posted By Powersfrs
Ok so I found a spot on the front lower control...

Ok so I found a spot on the front lower control arm where the link is touching. There’s a mark on both left and right side. I ordered a set of Whiteline links that are shorter. The link touching the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-14-2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 22,986
Posted By Powersfrs
So this is a known issue since the first gen?...

So this is a known issue since the first gen? I’ll check all those areas you mentioned thanks!!!
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-13-2022, 09:47 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 22,986
Posted By Powersfrs
Great to hear. I’m running carbotech xp8 on oem...

Great to hear. I’m running carbotech xp8 on oem calipers and they do very well in my local canyon. Great bite and great when cold. Very strong when hot.I do want more heat dissipation thus why I want...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-13-2022, 09:06 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 22,986
Posted By Powersfrs
I thought the same thing about the eps since I’m...

I thought the same thing about the eps since I’m running a lot of grip with 265
I will be adding sway bars soon and see if it continues to happen.
I checked and I’m definitely not rubbing. I spent...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-13-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 22,986
Posted By Powersfrs
I feel the steering lock up on my local canyon as...

I feel the steering lock up on my local canyon as well. What causes it? I’m not rubbing I’ve checked. I’m running 265 falken 615k+. I’m running kw v3.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-07-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 473
Views: 124,261
Posted By Powersfrs
I just fitted rt615k+ 265 35 18 on a 18 9.5...

I just fitted rt615k+ 265 35 18 on a 18 9.5 +45….yup lots of rubbing. Lots of modifications to the back fenders. I added a 5 mm spacer to the front but still rub when full lock. Thanks to a dremel...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-04-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,889
Posted By Powersfrs
Ok….thanks.

Ok….thanks.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-02-2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,889
Posted By Powersfrs
My opinion on the feel of the steering is ...

My opinion on the feel of the steering is between 10 other folks aswell who tested all cars during the same day and time…so maybe we’re all being hyperbolic or we’re crazy……or there’s the difference...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-28-2022, 11:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,889
Posted By Powersfrs
My 2022 BRZ felt worst stock! My buddy has a...

My 2022 BRZ felt worst stock!
My buddy has a stock 2022 gr86 and we’ve drove my modified 2022 BRZ and his 2022 gr86 back to back and my set up improved steering significantly but not as good as the...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-28-2022, 07:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,889
Posted By Powersfrs
I drove a stock 2017 BRZ on stock primacy tires...

I drove a stock 2017 BRZ on stock primacy tires vs my 2022 BRZ with 255 ps4s yet the 2017 BRZ had superior steering feel/accuracy. Tires, after market top hats and suspension have a huge impact on...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-27-2022, 06:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,889
Posted By Powersfrs
Crazy how we all can interpret things so...

Crazy how we all can interpret things so different.
Thanks for all the inputs!
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-27-2022, 02:29 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,889
Posted By Powersfrs
Wow it’s actually pretty obvious especially when...

Wow it’s actually pretty obvious especially when you drive them back to back.
Any who I’ll swapt the racks and find out myself if there’s any issues.
I’ll report back when done.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-27-2022, 02:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,889
Posted By Powersfrs
Have you driven the previous gen?

Have you driven the previous gen?
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-25-2022, 04:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,889
Posted By Powersfrs
Gotcha

Gotcha
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-25-2022, 01:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,889
Posted By Powersfrs
I’m running kw V3 …18 9.5 255ps4s Aligned and...

I’m running kw V3 …18 9.5 255ps4s
Aligned and cornered balance.
After doing these mods the steering did improve a lot but no where near a stock 2017 BRZ.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-25-2022, 12:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,889
Posted By Powersfrs
Journalist drive so many cars a week now that...

Journalist drive so many cars a week now that they loose track.
After I installed the kw and new 255 ps4s on my 2022 BRZ the steering got a lot sharper but still not as quick with a wonderful off...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-24-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,889
Posted By Powersfrs
I haven’t seen anything about the motor.. The...

I haven’t seen anything about the motor.. The steering rack for the gr86 is identical. I’ll take the panels off and check to see.
But yes huge difference is steering feel it’s a shame.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-24-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,889
Posted By Powersfrs
Would the 1st gen steering rack fit 2nd Gen

I had a 2013 Frs and the steering on that car was amazing. I had the car for 2 years on kw V3 with 255 tires. That was 8 years ago. I now have a 2022 BRZ and the steering is very vague and slower...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-02-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,095
Posted By Powersfrs
I definitely agree that it’s making around...

I definitely agree that it’s making around 250-260 hp at the crank. It’s also probably making around 210-220 tq. I had a type r just before my 2022 BRZ and they’re really not too far off in...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-15-2022, 12:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,880
Posted By Powersfrs
I’ve called about four Subaru dealers and spoke...

I’ve called about four Subaru dealers and spoke to the parts department and they all claim the pads from last gen are different with different part numbers.:iono:
Maybe different pad material hence...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-15-2022, 12:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,880
Posted By Powersfrs
Thumbs up on what you said….good performance...

Thumbs up on what you said….good performance brake pads can shorten braking distance and do so over and over compared to oem and that’s what I’m looking into. I’m running kw V3 on 255 PS4S tires....
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-15-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,880
Posted By Powersfrs
Yeah I’m totally ok with dust and some squeal. I...

Yeah I’m totally ok with dust and some squeal. I definitely want more stopping power with the added performance I got from my suspension setup. I had a type r previous to this car and those brembos...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-15-2022, 10:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,880
Posted By Powersfrs
Thank you I’ll look into this setup!

Thank you I’ll look into this setup!
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