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Originally Posted by TommyC
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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Welcome! Pads/lines/fluid are a must if you plan on regularly tracking the car. Camber bolts are good (I have Whiteline on mine) and if you want to adjust the camber at the rear, you'll need some LCAs for that end of the car (I have SPC). Others may disagree with me, but I don't think an oil cooler is necessary unless you have FI. Nice for peace of mind, though.
I have a Perrin 3" resonated catback and without anything else it sounded great. Nice bass line and very little drone. You can check out YouTube for sound clips of the various options, or join up with a local group to hear them firsthand.
The stock tune is very safe for AFR, and a custom tune won't help much with the "flat spot" aka torque dip. The only way to actually fix that is an unequal length header plus tune. I have the Openflash UEL header and Openflash tablet for tuning and it has erased the torque dip, so now the car builds power nice and evenly up to about 7000rpm.
I have the TRD lowering springs, and these were OEM on some of the special Scion FRS models (like the RS 1.0, I think). They still ride very nicely, not too choppy, and are noticeably stiffer versus stock. They also won't trash your OEM struts.
The only reason to go with an 18" wheel is looks. 17x9" wheels would be about perfect for track use, just get something light and strong (RPF1 is always a good option). I have 18" staggered on mine, but I bought with the desire to be both a street/track car.
Good luck! Oh, and the search function in the forum generally stinks. Best way to search is just to go to Google and type "FT86club.com "search" where "search" is whatever you're looking for.
