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finch1750 · 10-13-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JackSmiley

Dammit! I dont know how my current suspension set up would hold to these drives now. I tried doing hiway 9 and i was on full soft my tires would rub my fender lining

I'll drive with you guys next time. Been a while since i came out. I might bring the corolla.

Go low, gotta go hard. Lol

Start hard and work your way backwards. Once you get to a bearable setting drive on it for a while before trying softer. That way its easy to find the best spot and you dont stop too early.

JackSmiley · 10-13-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by finch1750

Go low, gotta go hard. Lol

Start hard and work your way backwards. Once you get to a bearable setting drive on it for a while before trying softer. That way its easy to find the best spot and you dont stop too early.

that's what im gonna do. but i havent been driving the frs. im having more fun driving the corolla.

PMok · 10-13-2013, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JackSmiley

that's what im gonna do. but i havent been driving the frs. im having more fun driving the corolla.

there's definitely something about the sporty lightweight formula from the 80s and 90s that is difficult to replicate today... yes the FRS/BRZ is a phenomenal car for the modern era, but when you get behind the wheel of one of these old classics... they feel so much more elemental, pure, unrestricted. No traction control or VSC to save your butt or get in the way.

86_ZN6 · 10-13-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JackSmiley

that's what im gonna do. but i havent been driving the frs. im having more fun driving the corolla.

You bringing that om saturday?

JackSmiley · 10-13-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 86_ZN6

You bringing that om saturday?

Its not finished yet. Im waiting on the shocks and motor.

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Originally Posted by PMok

there's definitely something about the sporty lightweight formula from the 80s and 90s that is difficult to replicate today... yes the FRS/BRZ is a phenomenal car for the modern era, but when you get behind the wheel of one of these old classics... they feel so much more elemental, pure, unrestricted. No traction control or VSC to save your butt or get in the way.

Pretty dead on P! I like how i have to make it oversteer when its understeering.

hella fun when the tail whips out.

PMok · 10-13-2013, 09:49 PM

well, guess whose car is this month's Featured Car on 86DRIVE...

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Pwolf · 10-13-2013, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PMok

well, guess whose car is this month's Featured Car on 86DRIVE...

Love the pictures. Gonna have to pick your brain for some tips.

BRZChix · 10-14-2013, 02:34 PM

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well, guess whose car is this month's Featured Car on 86DRIVE...

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nice

Clipdat · 10-14-2013, 02:44 PM

Plato nice feature on your ride, cool photos. Have you considered the oem brz rear diffuser? Would look pretty sweet along with the JDM tips you are thinking about.

PMok · 10-14-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Clipdat

Plato nice feature on your ride, cool photos. Have you considered the oem brz rear diffuser? Would look pretty sweet along with the JDM tips you are thinking about.

Thanks Drew! Yeah I considered the diffuser a long time ago but dismissed it when I learned it was a $700 option and had no real aerodynamic effect. Of course now you can find replicas for under $100 and that makes it a lot more tempting, but I still feel like it's extra plastic with no benefit other than looking good. It's weird, sometimes I think it makes the car look visually taller (not good) and sometimes it makes it look visually wider (good). What do you guys think?

B2FiNiTY · 10-14-2013, 03:15 PM

taller or wide, the diffuser looks good.

Clipdat · 10-14-2013, 03:20 PM

It only looks good when you have some big tips sticking through it. I just think it might be that final "piece of black" that would complete the blue & black look the car has going on.

Pwolf · 10-14-2013, 03:30 PM

I like that it gives the rear a bit of a closed look to it rather than having an open "U" where the exhausts sticks out. Personal preference honestly.

overlookedx · 10-14-2013, 04:04 PM

Don't get the OEM diffuser. Get that @Wonderbar functional rear diffuser BECAUSE RACECAR. Thing is so sick when painted black, I'm holding out for that after I get this exhaust sorted out.

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