My BRZ ST* Autocross build

[Scooby South]

Originally Posted by NESW20

Bill,

Let me know when you're in the IN/OH area and I'd like to come check out the car in person. The Subaru Challenge event last year at the plant up in Lafayette was a BLAST. Should be fun again this year... Last year I pax'd 6th out of 91 drivers in a 100% bone stock (including tires) 2011 WRX that I drove for the first time when I pulled it to the starting line...

Anyway, I'm looking forward to a ride!

coool...will do... I drove the Speedwagon last year at the Challenge. ..get to pick this thing up on the 16th now...and...I have located a race on the 20th..SEAT-TIME is paramount..... lots of work to do in the mean time tho..

Originally Posted by bimmerboy

hey i think i recognize you from nasioc....
Nice to see you are stepping up and upgrading from day 1!

absolutely...stock for about 4 hours then..BAM..LOL that includes a 2.5 hour drive home.. and yes..thats me on nasioc... OG.....

Bill

[Sccabrz192]

Good Luck, Bill! I'm excited to see this thing get started.

I am still waiting to hear on a VIN for my car, so it's not looking like I'll get mine too soon.

But in better news, My trip to Spring Nationals is booked for Memorial Day! Wasn't originally planning on going this year but it fits in the schedule and this year has started off well... so why not!

[ESBjiujitsu]

Originally Posted by Scooby South

^^^ Ok you officially suck.....

JW2 Muffler delete turndown for now... 2lbs

I like this a lot!!!! Is this a Frs?

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by ESBjiujitsu

I like this a lot!!!! Is this a Frs?

Actually it's a WRX. Same rear suspension, though.

[ESBjiujitsu]

I will be doing the same thing!!! beautiful! Let that engine sound and save that weight! Did you run duels like this or just a single, also did you make it yourself?

[Scooby South]

Originally Posted by ESBjiujitsu

I will be doing the same thing!!! beautiful! Let that engine sound and save that weight! Did you run duels like this or just a single, also did you make it yourself?

its just a single for now...I am going to get a dual one made up. (Muffler delete) I purchased it from my Co-driver, James Wilson, who had them made in Texas... $58 for the mild steel version, $118 for Stainless... I will let you know when they run another batch of these..

Bill

[Scooby South]

mounted....TEST FIT next week when I get the car.....



17x9 42....mounted with 245/40/17 RS-3 Hankooks... Yummy...they just look badass...sorry.

[Getagrip]

I'm very interested to see how these fit. I have some StarSpecs of the same size i use on my current ride. I'm a little concerned with the front strut and fender lip clearance.

[zoomzoomers]

It's all coming along nicely Scooby. Keep us in the loop!

[Scooby South]

Originally Posted by Getagrip

I'm very interested to see how these fit. I have some StarSpecs of the same size i use on my current ride. I'm a little concerned with the front strut and fender lip clearance.

understand ...me too actually...but everything I have read/gotten has these fitting...My Japan Sources say offset should be 38-42...any more they poke...and less they rub.. sooo we'll see.. . The day I pick it up I will be putting it up on the rack and taking lots of pics for fitment .....along with some other things..


Bill

[Sccabrz192]

Originally Posted by Scooby South

Schedule is starting to come into focus..

First event for the car..Jun 10th in the Twin Cities sponsored by Chippewa Valley Sports Car Club in Eau Claire Wisconsin.

then I have events about every weekend, if I want, for 2 months straight...including a Tour Event in Peru Indiana, a Pro-Solo in Toledo and a Subaru Challenge in Lafayette, Indiana, the 25th of Aug...Hopefully lots of Seat Time. Not sure if I will make Nats right now..as vacation time will be at a premium, that and I am not sure if the car will meet the Criteria for Nats this year...They have to produce so many by a certain date.... It also looks like Brianne Corn might join the quest in the future as she has indicated an interest in driving it....:banana:

More when I know it.

Bill

BTW, how in the world did you talk her out of her B-mod ride for a lowly underpowered street car on street tires? And just as imprortant, how long do you think itll take before she gets bored, realizes her mistake and jumps back to the Legrand?

Ive always thought that clemens' B mod car looked like the most fun ride out there.

[Scooby South]

Originally Posted by Sccabrz192

BTW, how in the world did you talk her out of her B-mod ride for a lowly underpowered street car on street tires? And just as imprortant, how long do you think itll take before she gets bored, realizes her mistake and jumps back to the Legrand?

Ive always thought that clemens' B mod car looked like the most fun ride out there.

In all honesty...She contacted me.....She is still going to be in her B-Mod ride for Nats..she just wants to 'try' the BRZ...

Bill

[Sccabrz192]

Ahh that makes a lot of sense.
im dying to try my brz out too, but i cant imagine enjoying it more than the asp prepped solstice gxp.

EDIT: im actually very worried i may have to sp prep the brz one day.

[Scooby South]

Ha..I can understand that... I honestly think Toyota/Subaru have touched on something special that will re-kindle the sports-car ...One reason I like it.. that..and sports Cars have always been about handling..But I can understand the love for a ASP Solstice to..Power when you need it.....I do miss my STi..for that too..but as you well know, Its not about the power..

Bill