Project FRS - Autocross build & videos

[justinco]

Videos of the upgrades going onto the '17 BRZ.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4RW-s8va3E[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2iMzISjDys[/ame]

[DocWalt]

Going to nationals, Justin?

[justinco]

Originally Posted by DocWalt

Going to nationals, Justin?

Of course. I'll be at Springs Nats/Pro as well, like usual.

[DocWalt]

I hope to see you there, I'll look for the slow guy in the new BRZ You can look for the slow guy in the Focus lol

[justinco]

Originally Posted by DocWalt

I hope to see you there, I'll look for the slow guy in the new BRZ You can look for the slow guy in the Focus lol

Haha. Yea I have not had good luck the past 2 years at Nats lol. So slow guy is pretty accurate

Spring Nats I was pretty quick, but had problems at Nats this year and well, the year before was my e36 :p

[DocWalt]

Originally Posted by justinco

Haha. Yea I have not had good luck the past 2 years at Nats lol. So slow guy is pretty accurate

Spring Nats I was pretty quick, but had problems at Nats this year and well, the year before was my e36 :p

It will be my first nationals and definitely not in the car to have unless it rains. Sooo I'm hoping for rain, haha.

I know the E36 isn't supposed to be as fast, but at least locally they could put up a decent fight with me. Granted, I was still messing with setup, but they kept me on my toes. Their extra speed in 2nd really had me scared this year,

Nationally and with a sorted car? No chance in hell, lol. Once I "fixed" my car they had no chance locally either.

[justinco]

Originally Posted by DocWalt

It will be my first nationals and definitely not in the car to have unless it rains. Sooo I'm hoping for rain, haha.

I know the E36 isn't supposed to be as fast, but at least locally they could put up a decent fight with me. Granted, I was still messing with setup, but they kept me on my toes. Their extra speed in 2nd really had me scared this year,

Nationally and with a sorted car? No chance in hell, lol. Once I "fixed" my car they had no chance locally either.

Yea I did OK locally in my e36 too, even besting some of the regular twins on occasion (usually course dependent). I really loved autocrossing the e36, there is something about it that makes it challenging and really fun to drive. Now it is a track/HPDE car, soon to get an LS1

On a side note, I picked up a BRZ STi front under-spoiler:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvtQUTFt6MA[/ame]

[cjd]

Originally Posted by justinco

On a side note, I picked up a BRZ STi front under-spoiler:

Is there a 2017+ that comes with that?

[DocWalt]

E36 is a great car, I say that only having ridden in one, lol

[justinco]

Originally Posted by cjd

Is there a 2017+ that comes with that?

You can get the STi under-spoiler for any year BRZ. It is in the Subaru parts catalog for the car. The 2017 car has a unique lip that is different than the previous MY cars.

I'm sure if you wanted to the dealer could install it for a new car purchase, not sure if the new performance pack BRZ has it or not?

[cjd]

Originally Posted by justinco

You can get the STi under-spoiler for any year BRZ. It is in the Subaru parts catalog for the car. The 2017 car has a unique lip that is different than the previous MY cars.

I'm sure if you wanted to the dealer could install it for a new car purchase, not sure if the new performance pack BRZ has it or not?

If it's not installed at the factory (or port) on a model available for the model year run it's not legal ... I doubt locals care. Nats? Not sure I would.

I looked and didn't find it on any 2017's, but wasn't sure if I'd missed something so asked. You may already know it's probably not legal, but...

C

[justinco]

Originally Posted by cjd

If it's not installed at the factory (or port) on a model available for the model year run it's not legal... I doubt locals care. Nats? Not sure I would.

C

Oh yea, the rules...No, it is legal, or should be under section 2 below as it is explicitly allowed. I checked rules before buying it of course, and I have seen multiple BRZ's at Nats the past 2 years with them, some cars with the entire STi lip/sideskirt kit.

It comes from the Subaru Accessory catalog, not a performance catalog, and it is installed as directed by the manufacturer.
http://www.subaru.com/content/dam/su...ccessories.pdf

Worst case is I would just pull it off before Nats, takes 10 minutes, but I think it will be fine.

From the Street Touring section of the rule book:

F. Addition of spoilers, splitters, rear wings, bumper covers, valances, side skirts, and non-functional scoops/vents is allowed provided that either:
1. It is a production part which is standard or optional equipment of a US model of the vehicle. (“Model” is defined in Section 12.)
2. It is listed in the vehicle manufacturer’s US accessory catalog for that vehicle for normal highway use. This does not allow for parts sold through a manufacturer’s performance catalog (e.g., Ford Racing, HPD, Mazdaspeed, Mopar Performance, Mugen, NISMO, SPT, TRD, etc). Parts must be installed as directed by the manufacturer. Exact replicas,including weight, from alternate sources are also permitted.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by justinco

Oh yea, the rules...No, it is legal, or should be under section 2 below as it is explicitly allowed. I checked rules before buying it of course, and I have seen multiple BRZ's at Nats the past 2 years with them, some cars with the entire STi lip/sideskirt kit.

It comes from the Subaru Accessory catalog, not a performance catalog, and it is installed as directed by the manufacturer.
http://www.subaru.com/content/dam/su...ccessories.pdf

Worst case is I would just pull it off before Nats, takes 10 minutes, but I think it will be fine.

From the Street Touring section of the rule book:

I forgot you're going STX, in which case it works since it's listed for 2017 in the catalog.

I still believe for Street, this does not hold true.

Sorry for the noise. Today marks the first day of "no driving till April" so I'm a little grumpy.

[justinco]

Originally Posted by cjd

I forgot you're going STX, in which case it works since it's listed for 2017 in the catalog.

I still believe for Street, this does not hold true.

Sorry for the noise. Today marks the first day of "no driving till April" so I'm a little grumpy.

No worries. Yea I agree for Street it would be a no go unless it came on the car originally.

No driving until April? Bummer Washed my car today, 55 and sunny Although supposed to get cold af next week...fortunately I'll be in San Jose for work