CSG Mike's personal 2017 BRZ build and thoughts.

[Tor]

Originally Posted by brzaapi

haha. Well, when you look at it that way

I dont know what i would do if i couldn't mod my car, what a great hobby and stress relief.

You are right it's a great hobby.

We can mod, but there are so many restrictions if wanting to keep it legal. Just as an example I can't get the wheels I want (Enkei RPF1), because they don't have TÜV approval. I have a limited choice of coil-overs etc etc. Brakepads? Forget being legal!.. As we say here when someone asks for advice: "Do you want to be legal, or do you want to be able to brake?".

[johan]

Originally Posted by Tor

You are right it's a great hobby.

We can mod, but there are so many restrictions if wanting to keep it legal. Just as an example I can't get the wheels I want (Enkei RPF1), because they don't have TÜV approval. I have a limited choice of coil-overs etc etc. Brakepads? Forget being legal!.. As we say here when someone asks for advice: "Do you want to be legal, or do you want to be able to brake?".

[Ultramaroon]

Make the twins great again.

[CSG Mike]

This is how you baseline 17 OEM suspension vs.... JRZ, Ohlins DFV, and Tein SRC.

[brzaapi]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

This is how you baseline 17 OEM suspension vs.... JRZ, Ohlins DFV, and Tein SRC.

Looks you all are going to have a fun Friday once the sun comes up. Where you all at?

Edit: Lucky SOBs, I am stuck in the office all day. Although i may close early since half my customers took off
for veterans day.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by brzaapi

Looks you all are going to have a fun Friday once the sun comes up. Where you all at?

Edit: Lucky SOBs, I am stuck in the office all day. Although i may close early since half my customers took off
for veterans day.

Ironically I'm stuck working, instead of spectating at Super Lap battle.

Grr.

[CSG Mike]

So, I can confirm that a 13-16 intake fits on a 17 MT engine (red manifold). The only issue is that the clip that holds the MAF harness against the intake is in the wrong orientation.

MAF scaling needs to be for 17, not 13.

[brzaapi]

I know you havent likely had this on the track yet, but i was curious after a couple more weeks if you could share anymore experience on the '17 MY willingness to rotate?

Mid-Corner Dynamics?
Rotation?
Does the car suck back in when you lift? or continue on the line like the Zenki models?

I may be early on these questions, but I am just damn curious.

[CSG Mike]

Hmmm... why are BOTH of my cars here?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by brzaapi

I know you havent likely had this on the track yet, but i was curious after a couple more weeks if you could share anymore experience on the '17 MY willingness to rotate?

Mid-Corner Dynamics?
Rotation?
Does the car suck back in when you lift? or continue on the line like the Zenki models?

I may be early on these questions, but I am just damn curious.

Mid-corner is understeery off throttle, will rotate on throttle.

Lifting can cause terminal understeer or oversteer, depending on the loading of the suspension when you lift... in most cases it'll understeer.

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Hmmm... why are BOTH of my cars here?

Engine swap? It's a little early for that; you just got it.

[CSG Mike]

This is happening

[lbejosano]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Actually, almost completely

Just saw this thread and want to take a crack at it, for fun. Specifically:

CSG-spec Brembo GT
Tein SRC 3-way
CSG built heads
TWS wheels

On a more general level I want to guess this build is leaning more towards the N/A route based on (what I interpret as) hints toward raising the redline, and the fact that it's a "big surprise" as opposed to what's already out there (lots of boosted track builds).

[CSG Mike]

Not bad! 8 sessions between two tracks, and plenty of laps.

Wear is pretty even with the evaluation set of dampers and a last minute eyeballed at the track alignment. Tire temps had less than 12F total delta across each tire AND all 4 tires.