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FastWhite · 01-07-2016, 05:08 PM

I too would like some light wheels. But I am also aware that light wheels can be more "fragile" so I will be content with my choice. These are my race set.
So many things to do for the new season. We can do the radiator, oil cooler and put on a new steering wheel. A nice 'D' shaped wheel would be nice.
My poor pocket book.

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justinco · 01-07-2016, 05:17 PM

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Looks like my stock brake pads are just about due to replacement. What pads are you guys using for STX? I'm looking for something better than stock, but won't squeal like crazy on the street. I don't mind some dusting as long as it washes off fairly easily and isn't corrosive.

I got HPS for my FRS, however I have not used them yet. Last time I used HPS/HP+ was on my CS Miata, they were ok.

I had Ferodo ds2500's on my STX e36 and they are a great pad.

justinco · 01-07-2016, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FastWhite

I too would like some light wheels. But I am also aware that light wheels can be more "fragile" so I will be content with my choice. These are my race set.
So many things to do for the new season. We can do the radiator, oil cooler and put on a new steering wheel. A nice 'D' shaped wheel would be nice.
My poor pocket book.

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Radiator/steering wheel is allowed so long as no performance (ie: weight reduction, smaller size, etc) benefit, right? Or did they change the proposed rule to be different?

If that is still the case, I do not see any reason to change the wheel or radiator, unless you just want a cooler looking wheel? (I would have done this for the ugly wheel on my e36 hah)

strat61caster · 01-07-2016, 06:06 PM

I also thought that steering wheel swaps must not be lighter than OE so no weight advantage there.

Unless of course you're asking so you know how much weight to add to it...

e1_griego · 01-07-2016, 06:08 PM

Exactly what i'm asking. How much weight to add.

justinco · 01-11-2016, 11:09 PM

Thoughts on battery holders for lightweight batteries? I have a LFX24L3-BS12 and would rather not spend $100+ on a battery tray.

Also, thoughts on rear shock top mounts (the 1" or 2" Raceseng style)? Necessary or no?

finch1750 · 01-12-2016, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by e1_griego

Does someone want to weight a stock steering wheel/airbag setup -- you know, for science? Or have access to an uninstalled wheel?

I'm just curious how much heavier it is than a hub/QR/sparco setup.

Here ya go (been done)

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Yes. It weighs 6.24lbs with the cruise control lever.

Anthony · 01-12-2016, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by justinco

Thoughts on battery holders for lightweight batteries?

Some sort of DIY will probably be best. I made my own out of carbon fiber: thread.

But before that, it was just zip tied in place.

They weren't real enthused about that zip ties at autocross, but they let me slide. I wasn't in STX though. Now that I have the carbon bracket, no one complains.

justinco · 01-12-2016, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony

Some sort of DIY will probably be best. I made my own out of carbon fiber: thread.

But before that, it was just zip tied in place.

They weren't real enthused about that zip ties at autocross, but they let me slide. I wasn't in STX though. Now that I have the carbon bracket, no one complains.

Thanks, I was thinking the same thing. Need to pull the batter out of my car and see what kind of attachment points are available for a base plate.

Anthony · 01-12-2016, 11:41 AM

For the base, I just drilled some self-tapping screws right into the chassis. The battery is attached to the base using a liberal amount of 3M double sided tape, which is more than enough to hold the little guy down to the plate, and then the plate is screwed to the chassis. That's actually plenty to keep it in place. The top bit is there to keep it from moving too much, but really it's more for looks since the base hogs all the function.

DocWalt · 01-13-2016, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vroom4

I'll be parting my entire car this weekend, if anyone wants a national trophying setup for the cheap, I'm ready to deal for a package buy.

Have both wet and dry wheel setups ready to go. I'll even include your base alignment specs and shock settings for different surfaces

What are you going to run instead?

vroom4 · 01-13-2016, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DocWalt

What are you going to run instead?

No idea. Car is 100% stock as of an hour ago

DocWalt · 01-14-2016, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by vroom4

No idea. Car is 100% stock as of an hour ago

Wanna buy a GTI?

BlaineWasHere · 01-14-2016, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vroom4

No idea. Car is 100% stock as of an hour ago

Trying to sell everything together or going to sell parts separately. I might be interested in some items.

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01-11-2016, 11:09 PM	#1924
justinco Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: 2022 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,105 Thanks: 663 Thanked 1,100 Times in 493 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s)	Thoughts on battery holders for lightweight batteries? I have a LFX24L3-BS12 and would rather not spend $100+ on a battery tray. Also, thoughts on rear shock top mounts (the 1" or 2" Raceseng style)? Necessary or no? __________________ 2022 Toyota GR86 - The BTR Garage 1994 BMW 325is \| 2013 Scion FRS \| 2017 Subaru BRZ

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01-07-2016, 05:08 PM	#1919
FastWhite Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited M/T Location: Savannah Georgia Posts: 487 Thanks: 135 Thanked 142 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	I too would like some light wheels. But I am also aware that light wheels can be more "fragile" so I will be content with my choice. These are my race set. So many things to do for the new season. We can do the radiator, oil cooler and put on a new steering wheel. A nice 'D' shaped wheel would be nice. My poor pocket book. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-07-2016, 06:08 PM	#1923
e1_griego Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: Many Location: Independence, Ore. Posts: 722 Thanks: 231 Thanked 409 Times in 246 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	Exactly what i'm asking. How much weight to add.

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