[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by kramard

• Will I find the FRS fun? I'd like to experience both grip and slip e.g., run R888Rs when I want to keep it clean or Eco tires to wiggle the hips. I don't want to clutch kick or e-brake the car, but I presume loaded up with judicial throttle application will allow the FRS to wag the tail?

• Hard to say...everyone's a little different when it comes to going a car with less power. It's a great car to improve your skills with, and you can have a lot of fun doing it without worry to some extent. Suspension can be set up to wag the tail if you're into that.
  
  

  Originally Posted by kramard

  I'm concerned about the engine - is it up to track work? I'd be using the car for ~ 6 track days a year. Car would see between 12 and 18 track days over its life or roughly between 1500 - 2000 track miles.

  With an oil cooler and staying up with maintenence, I wouldn't be worried with that much track life.
  
  

  Originally Posted by kramard

  Consumables - how do pads / rotors wear? I usually beat on brakes ~75% of their capability when not trying to set a hot lap; on em pretty good when going for a hot lap (usually try 2 - 3 laps a session). I'd be running SRF, upgraded pads right away. How many days for a set a pads (2 - 4?) How many pad changes to a set of rotors? (3 - 4?)

  I'd consider a BBK if you're going focus on the track...they do make a lot of sense when you think about how long pads and rotors last. A user on here did a cost benefit analysis of the Essex AP Racing kit and they're worthwhile just from a cost point at a certain point (in addition to making life easier at the track).
  
  

  Originally Posted by kramard

  Is warranty void should a failure (blown motor) occur on track? I'm not talking about a money shift or driver error (I'd own those) - I'm talking about a legit failure. Trying to decide if it makes sense to get a newer car with some warranty or get a lower mileage '13 / '14 example and punt on the warranty

  I wouldn't plan on the warranty to cover an engine that was blown while on track.
  
  

  Originally Posted by kramard

  Lastly, aero - is there any real downforce that can be generated from a front splitter / park bench? If it makes a material difference in exit speed I'd be open to downforce as a method to increase exit speed. Just an idea - def not married to thought though.

  Velox makes a quality splitter and rear diffuser. They're also working on a rear wing. There are other wings out there as well that are being used with decent results.

Originally Posted by kramard

Any thoughts from fellow track rats would be appreciated. I'm not moving on this super quickly, but getting into my research now and learning more about the car.

Thanks guys!

Here's a ~4 year old video of our old shop car at Summit if it helps. This car was on Michelin PSS and the driver wasn't pushing too hard. Fairly mild build with some parts that were still being developed.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXSmRpz__MI"]RACECOMP BRZ AUG 16th SUMMIT POINT FINAL - YouTube[/ame]

- Andrew