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xmadror · 03-11-2015, 08:14 AM

Is the fr-s still on stock wheel and tire size ?
Many owner went with 18" and that would make it harsher

And as mentioned already the spring rate are not the same for the frs and brz

Spec from a quick search from 2012 post (not sure if its still accurate but it should):

Front OE Spring Rate:
Subaru BRZ 27 N/mm (153 lbs/in)
Scion FR-S 23 N/mm (131 lbs/in)

Rear OE Spring Rate:
Subaru BRZ 34 N/mm (195 lbs/in)
Scion FR-S 37 N/mm (211 lbs/in)

So there is a difference but I'm not gonna try to elaborate any more on this (already plenty of info on this forum about that)

03-11-2015, 08:14 AM	#14
xmadror Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: BRZ Sport Tech 13 Location: Canada, Qc Posts: 118 Thanks: 25 Thanked 98 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Is the fr-s still on stock wheel and tire size ? Many owner went with 18" and that would make it harsher And as mentioned already the spring rate are not the same for the frs and brz Spec from a quick search from 2012 post (not sure if its still accurate but it should): Front OE Spring Rate: Subaru BRZ 27 N/mm (153 lbs/in) Scion FR-S 23 N/mm (131 lbs/in) Rear OE Spring Rate: Subaru BRZ 34 N/mm (195 lbs/in) Scion FR-S 37 N/mm (211 lbs/in) So there is a difference but I'm not gonna try to elaborate any more on this (already plenty of info on this forum about that)