Tarmac Zero at Road Atlanta - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

msile · 12-03-2013, 10:35 PM

I was just at Road Atlanta this past weekend. I have the Tarmac Zero with 350lb Swift springs.

The only other suspension mod is the Perrin rear sway set at medium stiffness. I only lowered the car a 1/2" from stock. I am also running 235 17 NT01s.

Glad I listened to the guys at Racecomp and got the stiffer springs. The car was amazing. It was very neutral and absorbed the track nuances in a very composed manner. I was fairly confident (as the track is still new to me) but I think the car had a lot more left in it. The esses downhill and uphill were the best part and I was able to hang with the big boys.
I also drove 680 miles each way to the track and it was quite comfortable. Now I just need to get the clunking out of the front coilovers

A big thanks to Myles from Racecomp and Jack43 who answered all my questions, and to Yo from FT-86 SpeedFactory for the great service.

Racecomp Engineering · 12-04-2013, 01:06 AM

Awesome news !

What top mounts do you have in the front?

Myles

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 12-04-2013, 01:20 AM

Appreciate it. Enjoy the coils!

Jealous of your time at Road Atlanta.

smbstyle · 12-04-2013, 10:27 AM

Didn't know you got those! Nice!

How do they compare with the pro kit springs you had on it before?

msile · 12-04-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

Awesome news !

What top mounts do you have in the front?

Myles

Myles, it is stock.

msile · 12-04-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by smbstyle

Didn't know you got those! Nice!

How do they compare with the pro kit springs you had on it before?

Thanks. The springs are great for daily driving and not bad on the track. The Tarmacs are not bad for daily driving and amazing on the track. Just put it on. Are you going to be at Sebring in 2 weeks?

Dave-ROR · 12-04-2013, 11:43 AM

The car did look good out there

msile · 12-04-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

The car did look good out there

Thanks Dave. Amazing what you are doing with the Integra.

smbstyle · 12-04-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by msile

Thanks. The springs are great for daily driving and not bad on the track. The Tarmacs are not bad for daily driving and amazing on the track. Just put it on. Are you going to be at Sebring in 2 weeks?

Good to hear. Not sure if I'll be there or not, if I do, i'll be coming down for like a half day.

I know Ramon (fldoc) will be there with his FRS. Dave, you going as well?

Dave-ROR · 12-04-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by msile

Thanks Dave. Amazing what you are doing with the Integra.

147whp FTW lol

The car handles well. First time on RA so it definitely was a bit of a learning experience.

Dave-ROR · 12-04-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by smbstyle

Good to hear. Not sure if I'll be there or not, if I do, i'll be coming down for like a half day.

I know Ramon (fldoc) will be there with his FRS. Dave, you going as well?

I'm on the waiting list.. I do plan to sign up for the Jan Sebring event.

King Tut · 12-04-2013, 12:24 PM

What kind of lap times were you two running there?

msile · 12-04-2013, 02:52 PM

New car, new setup on the track, I started off on Sat in the 2:10 range. bought that down to the 1:50 range. By Sunday I was in the high 1:40s. My best laps were 1:46, 1:47, 1:47, 1:48. I think the car had more in it.

Dave-ROR · 12-04-2013, 05:44 PM

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What kind of lap times were you two running there?

Wasn't running a laptimer. Around the 50 mark with tons left on the table based on a few laps I just checked on video. The Integra lost speed between 1 and 2 due to no torque, or had to bounce at the limiter. Worse gearing ever for RA lol I need to get the other trans with shorter ratios (ITR trans) rebuilt and in the car. That alone should shave a few seconds off.

Since I was new there I ran with an Instructor who said it felt like mid 40s on the first day. I was slower on day 2 (tire change and brake pad change to a less balanced setup changed my braking points considerably). We never ran video on day one though

12-03-2013, 10:35 PM	#1
msile Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: ISF Location: FL Posts: 295 Thanks: 76 Thanked 234 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tarmac Zero at Road Atlanta I was just at Road Atlanta this past weekend. I have the Tarmac Zero with 350lb Swift springs. The only other suspension mod is the Perrin rear sway set at medium stiffness. I only lowered the car a 1/2" from stock. I am also running 235 17 NT01s. Glad I listened to the guys at Racecomp and got the stiffer springs. The car was amazing. It was very neutral and absorbed the track nuances in a very composed manner. I was fairly confident (as the track is still new to me) but I think the car had a lot more left in it. The esses downhill and uphill were the best part and I was able to hang with the big boys. I also drove 680 miles each way to the track and it was quite comfortable. Now I just need to get the clunking out of the front coilovers A big thanks to Myles from Racecomp and Jack43 who answered all my questions, and to Yo from FT-86 SpeedFactory for the great service. __________________ 1993 MR2 Turbo - Red 1996 Supra Turbo - White 2011 ISF - Mercury Metallic / Black Suede 2013 Scion FR-S - Firestorm Red 2014 Lexus GS F-Sport - White / 2015 Lexus RCF - Blue (Nov Delivery) Last edited by msile; 12-03-2013 at 10:48 PM.

12-04-2013, 10:27 AM	#4
smbstyle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: Forsyth, GA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 224 Thanked 681 Times in 302 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Didn't know you got those! Nice! How do they compare with the pro kit springs you had on it before? __________________ ----------------------------------- 2013 SWP BRZ Build Thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38781

12-04-2013, 11:43 AM	#7
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	The car did look good out there __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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12-04-2013, 02:52 PM	#13
msile Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: ISF Location: FL Posts: 295 Thanks: 76 Thanked 234 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New car, new setup on the track, I started off on Sat in the 2:10 range. bought that down to the 1:50 range. By Sunday I was in the high 1:40s. My best laps were 1:46, 1:47, 1:47, 1:48. I think the car had more in it. __________________ 1993 MR2 Turbo - Red 1996 Supra Turbo - White 2011 ISF - Mercury Metallic / Black Suede 2013 Scion FR-S - Firestorm Red 2014 Lexus GS F-Sport - White / 2015 Lexus RCF - Blue (Nov Delivery)

12-04-2013, 01:06 AM	#2
Racecomp Engineering Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2016 BRZ, 2012 Paris Di2 & 2018 STI Location: Severn, MD Posts: 5,511 Thanks: 3,536 Thanked 7,406 Times in 3,030 Posts Mentioned: 310 Post(s) Tagged: 9 Thread(s)	Awesome news ! What top mounts do you have in the front? Myles

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