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Old 01-21-2016, 04:45 PM   #1
TommyC
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Introduction/HPDE Upgrade Thoughts

Hi All.

Just picked up a 2016 BRZ Limited/6MT. I am not quite sure yet what I want to do with the car. I tend to go through cars very quickly, unless I have a project and reason to keep one around.

I am instructor at our local raceway for various driving clubs, and currently have a separate dedicated track car. The BRZ is a surprisingly good and fun daily driver. I will definitely be doing some small audio upgrades, but I'm trying to decide how "all out" I want to go in terms of track prep. I could see this car replacing my current track car eventually, but the problem with a track car is they typically don't also make a good daily driver.

Here is what I tentatively have planned, and any input, suggestions, or internet bashing is fully welcome. Car currently has 22 miles on it (bought it with 9)

Definite Upgrades
-Track pads/frozen rotors/RBF600 fluid.
-Stainless front brake lines
-Camber bolts
-Cat-back exhaust (want something to increase sound a bit, but that isn't obnoxious or droning. And no "burnt tips". Thinking Corsa?)
-Oil cooler
-Conservative, safe custom tune to get into a safer AFR and try to reduce some of the flat spot around 4K rpm

Possible upgrades, If More Serious Track Use
-3/4"-1" drop on lowering springs (how does the stock suspension like just the addition of shorter, progressive springs? I don't want bouncy, and it isn't just for looks. I want a little less roll and a little more response)
OR
-Full coilover suspension with camber plates
-17x8" wheel to fit some better/wider rubber (any compelling reason to go with 18" wheel?)
-Different final drive gearing to quicken things out
-Forced induction: turbo vs SC?

Anything else I'm missing? I'm sure there are dozens of threads with similar information, but I am also treating this as a bit of an introduction thread. I've raced motorcycles for 8 years and been driving on the track for three now (it is quite easy to be fast in a car after being fast on a bike).

Thanks in advance!
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