Got my BRZ for two weeks, looking for a performance mods?

[Neokolzia]

I'm in a similar situation, mostly driven automatics, drove motorbikes when I was younger (Zx600R and R1) and drove a few stickshifts but never was my primary car wise at least.

So high end performance mods aren't on my high end.

Wheels and getting a decent header/exhaust that gives a nice fine tuned sound is on my list. Trying to squeeze what HP I can out of naturally aspired is my goal without voiding any warranties or pushing anything that I can't handle.

But if I can pick up 5hp here and there from small mods that give me a benefit from engine sound I'z happy.

Looking at that Cosworth exhaust setup myself, pricey, but that sound is amazing. I know alot of people bash the cosworth setup for the cost of the sticker, but unless someone can point me towards something that produces the same kinda note, I'll look elsewhere
[ame]http://youtu.be/epDAcmywRLA?t=7s[/ame]

[radroach]

If I were to spend money today I'd get a tomei 60s exhaust and an OFT / Stage 1 tune.

[Darnold]

Automatic VS Standard isn't really an issue here. In Autocross you generally do not do a lot of shifting depending on the course/car. From experience I usually run the entire course in 2nd gear '04 S2K or '01 S2K.

The problem you are running into is that no matter how much time you have spent driving on public roads, this isn't truly getting to understand the car or some of the basics that you should be getting comfortable with.

If you absolutely want to modify the car look into what modifications you can do under your local autocross clubs for Stock class.

Locally through SCCA sports car club of america:
- Exhaust (cat back only, no header back)
- Intake
- 1 sway bar
- Aftermarket wheels that are the same size and within 5mm of stock offset
- Tires that are 140TW or higher (DONT DO THIS UNTIL YOU WANT TO BE COMPETITIVE).
NO TUNING

Personally the OEM wheels are atrocious and a cat back exhaust will make the car sound like a sports car without changing out how the car performs.

[Miniata]

Originally Posted by Darnold

If you absolutely want to modify the car look into what modifications you can do under your local autocross clubs for Stock class.

Locally through SCCA sports car club of america:
- Exhaust (cat back only, no header back)
- Intake
- 1 sway bar
- Aftermarket wheels that are the same size and within 5mm of stock offset
- Tires that are 140TW or higher (DONT DO THIS UNTIL YOU WANT TO BE COMPETITIVE).
NO TUNING

Not entirely correct. Intakes are not legal for stock/street class SCCA autocrossing, but you can replace the air filter. Starting next year, the treadwear limit is 200, this is the last year for 140 TW. Replacing struts/shocks is also legal, providing they have the same dimensions as stock (a lot of people use Koni).

[Darnold]

Originally Posted by Miniata

Not entirely correct. Intakes are not legal for stock/street class SCCA autocrossing, but you can replace the air filter. Starting next year, the treadwear limit is 200, this is the last year for 140 TW. Replacing struts/shocks is also legal, providing they have the same dimensions as stock (a lot of people use Koni).

I'll have to beat up my local SCCNH member that told me I could get away with an intake, I don't even have a BRZ yet but was planning changes to stay within stock class... Trying to get out of a damn supercharged S2K to be a bit more competitive.

[Drakelee117]

Originally Posted by Vracer111

Where in Florida are you? Hit up the closest autocross to start off and when/if they have a rookie school take it...

This may help get you started:

http://gulfcoastautocrossers.com/

http://cfrsolo2.com/

http://www.erscc.com/

You can actually spend years getting to know the car before it will need to be modded to actually improve it's performance. Driver has to be able to fully exploit the potential of the vehicle first before mods are needed for better performance. Get the driver as good as reasonably possible first, then worry about changing the vehicle to suit the driver...especially one setup this well stock which you could absolutely make worse without trying very hard.

Personally if I had the funds and actual desire to do so I would change some things on the car, but honestly I'm absolutely fine with its stock suspension... it's my daily driver not my track car.

I am in south florida, near Fort Lauderdale. I think I will go check out some of the events.