whataboutbob's firestorm build

[robispec]

like nice open AutoX

[bozack]

Nice work bob, I like to appreciate another firestorm doing a great job at being different. How is the handling since the whiteline upgrades?
Also, if you have some time, check out my build in my sig, I'm sorta going the same way in mods as you.

[Touge Factory]

Been a fan of the Z1's
Glad you like the Z2's. I'll give these a try.
Car's coming along nicely!

[whataboutbob]

2nd run on Sunday. 54.239 sec.

[ame]http://youtu.be/glHIwnWoV7o[/ame]

[whataboutbob]

Originally Posted by bozack

Nice work bob, I like to appreciate another firestorm doing a great job at being different. How is the handling since the whiteline upgrades?
Also, if you have some time, check out my build in my sig, I'm sorta going the same way in mods as you.

Between the existing Whiteline upgrades, the RaceCompEngineering springs, aFe CAI, Perrin crank pulley, and Invidia N1 catback/front pipe w/high flow cat...car is AWESOME. The Enkei RPF1s and Dunlop Direzza Z2s brought the car up to another level in conjunction with the other suspension mods.

I'm still a n00b at this AutoX thing, but I'm loving it and hoping that it is only a matter of time until I can get a trophy (or two).

[whataboutbob]

Whiteline COMCs went on yesterday. Photos and DIY to follow.

[whataboutbob]

Little bit of fun at Palomar Mtn last weekend. Here's me sitting still for a bit.

[Goya]

Just want to make sure since im considering the same spring and wheel set up. Want to make sure it will fit the same way you have it.

So these pics are just from RCE yellow springs some bushings? no camber adjustment?

[whataboutbob]

Originally Posted by Goya

Just want to make sure since im considering the same spring and wheel set up. Want to make sure it will fit the same way you have it.

So these pics are just from RCE yellow springs some bushings? no camber adjustment?

I also have the Whiteline camber bolts in the front.

[whataboutbob]

So...been a while since an update.

Replaced the Tanabe front STB with the Whiteline one. Both are nice pieces. Not sure I can tell any difference in performance.

Replaced factory rear sway with the Whiteline BSR54Z. Didn't use the KBR38s that came with it as they are not legal for SCCA STX as far as I can tell. Initially had the rear sway on medium (middle of 3 places) and car seemed to be a little looser than I liked in the rear. Moved to softest and car feels much more stable and neutral now.

Put the COMCs on the front before my last event. That extra -0.5 deg neg camber and +0.75 caster was noticeable. Car seemed to plow MUCH less than before. Was getting some of the noise that others have noted so last night I put the Subie conical washers on. Drove around today and it the frequency of noise is much less as well as the intensity of the noise. I suspect that the RCE springs are still getting a little wind up when I make slow turns (think into and out of driveway and parking spaces). I suspect that the lower stack height of the springs has reduced the preload allowing the spring to twist slightly at low speed until the spring force exceeds the surface friction on the lower spring perch. I think this is the case because the upper perch has a rubber grommet, while the lower one does not.

For anyone looking to run the COMCs I would say you definitely want to run the Subie conical washer as well.

[whataboutbob]

Picked up some used Cusco engine mounts from @cobrabyte. Car is a bit rough at idle, but feels great once it is moving through the RPMs.

[suaveflooder]

Car is coming along nicely! Enjoying the build!!

[feldy]

Originally Posted by whataboutbob

More Whiteline Flatout goodness for the FR-S! 16mm rear sway, front STB, COMCs, rear subframe inserts, adj rear camber kit, and rear diff bushings.

Hey are you still having issues with the ccoms?

[whataboutbob]

Originally Posted by feldy

Hey are you still having issues with the ccoms?

I got a new set from Jan@whiteline and they've been silent for the last week. Did the AutoX event at El Toro last weekend for 2 days and they seem to be good.