Got a track related question? I'll try to answer.

[ATL BRZ]

Originally Posted by Stevo22

Why do people tape the gap between the bumper and fenders when going to the track?

I could be wrong but I believe it's Aero. The smoother you can make the front end of the car with less "openings", the less drag it'll create at speed.

[JS + BRZ]

Originally Posted by ATL BRZ

I could be wrong but I believe it's Aero. The smoother you can make the front end of the car with less "openings", the less drag it'll create at speed.

Oh is that why?

I thought it was to keep the bugs out of it. Lol

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[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Stevo22

Why do people tape the gap between the bumper and fenders when going to the track?

Because the bumper sags... triple digit speeds or taking off your bumper will do it. Only takes you doing it once.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by JS + MS3

Oh is that why?

I thought it was to keep the bugs out of it. Lol

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And the soju/beer.

When do I get to collect the soju/beer?

I'm totally serious.

[JS + BRZ]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

And the soju/beer.

When do I get to collect the soju/beer?

I'm totally serious.

I'm going to try to go for Irvine meet one day. haha Will let you guys know for sure.

[dradernh]

Have you seen any signs of OEM components beginning to crack or that are likely to require reinforcement for significant track work - with or without the addition of:

– increased power
– R-comps
– cage/rollbar
– stiff springs and/or bars
– hard/solid motor/transmission mounts, suspension bushings/bearings
– tracks where the line requires significant use of med-to-high curbs, and
– anything else that contributes to placing serious stress on the chassis?

In that context, how many track days are on the car(s) whose chassis you've had eyes on that lead to your observations?

I'm considering this car as an occasional DD/track toy, and would be coming from a professionally-built and maintained early-00s Grand-Am racecar that I've been using for open lapping, time trials, and occasional instruction.

At present, I'm in the process of determining what the running costs will be to prep and maintain one of the twins, and have found your posts to be a wealth of useful information. Thanks!

[mtsui]

is changing front sway bar only good for the FRS and BRZ? I see alot of s2000 only change the front one.

[shattered_memory]

I plan on buying a set of either Bilstein B14 or KW V1's. I plan on doing 1-3 track events a year. Do these coilovers handle better than OEM? Also, at what ride height can you lower the car before handling diminishes?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by shattered_memory

I plan on buying a set of either Bilstein B14 or KW V1's. I plan on doing 1-3 track events a year. Do these coilovers handle better than OEM? Also, at what ride height can you lower the car before handling diminishes?

They will perform better than OEM, but don't slam the car. The lower you go, the less compression travel you have. Drop based on the spring rate you choose.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by mtsui

is changing front sway bar only good for the FRS and BRZ? I see alot of s2000 only change the front one.

Because a lot of S2000 owners cannot handle the stock willingness to rotate.

[CSG Mike]

Have you seen any signs of OEM components beginning to crack or that are likely to require reinforcement for significant track work - with or without the addition of:

– increased power
– R-comps
– cage/rollbar
– stiff springs and/or bars
– hard/solid motor/transmission mounts, suspension bushings/bearings
– tracks where the line requires significant use of med-to-high curbs, and
– anything else that contributes to placing serious stress on the chassis?

In that context, how many track days are on the car(s) whose chassis you've had eyes on that lead to your observations?

I'm considering this car as an occasional DD/track toy, and would be coming from a professionally-built and maintained early-00s Grand-Am racecar that I've been using for open lapping, time trials, and occasional instruction.

At present, I'm in the process of determining what the running costs will be to prep and maintain one of the twins, and have found your posts to be a wealth of useful information. Thanks!

Not yet, but the platform hasn't been around long enough to really determine this.

Either our car or Robispec's car has seen the most seat time, and neither have the failures you are concerned about, yet. We've only run tires up to 100TW, but Robi's car has seen Hoosier A6. The AutoX cars I follow have also ran Hoosiers, and have not had weld failures.

Replacing rubber with delrin/sphericals/poly is always good though

[JouMaSeHoes]

Hi Mike, I've got a track day on Friday: what hot temperature should I run my tyres at? 205/55 16" Michellin Pilot Sport 3's

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by JouMaSeHoes

Hi Mike, I've got a track day on Friday: what hot temperature should I run my tyres at? 205/55 16" Michellin Pilot Sport 3's

You can control the temperatures? o.O

You want them at about 36-40psi hot.

[Lasse]

Which is better track car for newbie, mkIV n/a Supra or GT86/FRS/BRZ?