OFFICIAL NEW MEXICO FR-S/BRZ THREAD

[pcporo]

i just downloaded it last week, but im in roswell idk if it will be very usefull. soulds awesome anywhere else

[speedtrip]

Originally Posted by subwaynm

How many folks here in NM use the App "Waze"??
Trying to see if it's worthwhile to download

I just downloaded it and will test it out lol.

[speedtrip]

Originally Posted by wlwarfield

I would try giving StreetCustom Bodyshop a call (505) 797-1979. They have done work for me in the past and also fixed Grame's BRZ recently when he hit a deer and it came out looking like new (or better than new).



I as well purchase my parts from vendors online and install them myself. However, if you aren't comfortable doing this yourself, I'd recommend going to Solid-Technology and stay as far away from Motiva as possible. I know many people that have had cars built and/or tuned by Motiva that have suffered engine failure due to their craftsmanship. Solid-Technology has been around for a while and have done crazy builds on both domestic and imports here in Albuquerque.
http://www.solidtechperformance.com



Cameron is a good friend of mine. He hasn't tuned a BRZ/FR-S yet, however, he told me ECUFlash now has definitions for supporting the tuning of our cars and he's going to try and read my ECU to see if he can get into it to tune. Once he gains access to being able to tune our cars I would strongly recommend taking your car to him. He tuned my old evo numerous times and I experienced significant power gains on both pump has & E85.


As for everyone's discussion about wheel fitment, check out http://www.willtheyfit.com. Between this and doing hours of research in the wheel fitment guides on this forum I went with a set of 18x9.5 +40 wrapped in 245/40R18 lowered on coilovers. It truely is the perfect fitment to bring the wheels out right to the fenders. I did not have to do any fender modifications, nor do I have rubbing issues on this set up. (and I'm pretty low)

Here's a close up picture of my flush wheel set up for reference:

Have you noticed any difference in speed after going to the 18" rims?
What tire did you put on them?
Also how low do you have it lowered?

[pcporo]

at least its free. no harm in trying it out

[speedtrip]

Originally Posted by pcporo

at least its free. no harm in trying it out

^^Right

[subwaynm]

Originally Posted by pcporo

at least its free. no harm in trying it out

Very true; same thing I thought

[wlwarfield]

Originally Posted by speedtrip

Have you noticed any difference in speed after going to the 18" rims?
What tire did you put on them?
Also how low do you have it lowered?

Not really much of a difference speed wise with the 18" vs 17". Only thing I did notice is my MPG dropped 1-2mpg since I have wider tires (245/40R18 vs stock 215/45R17). These wheels weigh the same or just a hair less than stock wheels. They were exactly 20lbs each when I weighed them (no tires)

I have 245/40R18 Dunlop DZ101 tires on them. I should have went 255/35R18 and probably will next time I need to buy tires for it.

I'm not sure how much lower than stock it is. It sits 24 3/4" from ground to the fender. I'm going to guess a good 2 1/2" to 3" lower than stock

[speedtrip]

Originally Posted by wlwarfield

Not really much of a difference speed wise with the 18" vs 17". Only thing I did notice is my MPG dropped 1-2mpg since I have wider tires (245/40R18 vs stock 215/45R17). These wheels weigh the same or just a hair less than stock wheels. They were exactly 20lbs each when I weighed them (no tires)

I have 245/40R18 Dunlop DZ101 tires on them. I should have went 255/35R18 and probably will next time I need to buy tires for it.

I'm not sure how much lower than stock it is. It sits 24 3/4" from ground to the fender. I'm going to guess a good 2 1/2" to 3" lower than stock

And you have no rubbing issues on the fender or strut perch?

[gabeg86]

Originally Posted by speedtrip

And you have no rubbing issues on the fender or strut perch?

He's on coils so he's not gonna run on the perch at all

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[speedtrip]

Originally Posted by gabeg86

He's on coils so he's not gonna run on the perch at all

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thats what I wanted to make sure. I am looking at the sportline springs and a set of ST coilovers I found.

[Lithium]

Hey guys, wanted to join the fun. Just picked my BRZ up a few weeks ago.

[speedtrip]

Originally Posted by Lithium

Hey guys, wanted to join the fun. Just picked my BRZ up a few weeks ago.

Oh hi congrats on the buy!

[Lithium]

Originally Posted by speedtrip

Oh hi congrats on the buy!

Thanks, I love this car so much. Also, this forum kicks ass. I have never seen such a well organized forum, ever.

[speedtrip]

Originally Posted by Lithium

Thanks, I love this car so much. Also, this forum kicks ass. I have never seen such a well organized forum, ever.

Ya it kicks ass for sure!