Verus' Shop BRZ - Development Thread - Page 13 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

forevergone · 03-06-2017, 09:16 PM

Looks great! Keep it up!

BigFatFlip · 03-06-2017, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by VeloxEric

I finalized a design we liked last night for the LCA Auto Level headlight sensor. Below are CAD renderings. Off to the 3D printer.

Hmmm...At the risk of sounding stupid but what exactly is that for?

johan · 03-07-2017, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Hmmm...At the risk of sounding stupid but what exactly is that for?

The 2017+ 86/BRZ have auto leveling headlights stock. The sensor for that mounts to the rear LCAs. The bracket is for people putting these LCAs on the '17 cars.

BigFatFlip · 03-07-2017, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by johan

The 2017+ 86/BRZ have auto leveling headlights stock. The sensor for that mounts to the rear LCAs. The bracket is for people putting these LCAs on the '17 cars.

Interesting. I wonder how they work and why the sensors are located in the rear LCAs.

johan · 03-07-2017, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Interesting. I wonder how they work and why the sensors are located in the rear LCAs.

Weight transfer f/r based on going up/down a hill.

djwishbone · 03-07-2017, 12:59 PM

All factory hids are leveling. Before 2017 they were manual leveling via a button. Most people don't even realize. I think it's a DOT thing?

Rosticles · 03-07-2017, 11:18 PM

The auto-leveling headlight sensor has been on 86's since the beginning, just not in the states.

VerusEric · 03-08-2017, 12:50 AM

I think most questions were answered with regards to the level sensor, thank you guys I appreciate the assistance

.

Sunday's design became Monday's prototypes

. I sent these out to the customer who sent in his OEM bracket/tie rod to help me design this. Even though they are plastic and we would not release a 3D printed production piece, they should withstand use for a few weeks/months and ensure fitment is proper at a minimum.

Pretty happy with how it came out.

Thanks,
Eric

JRSMYD · 03-14-2017, 01:08 AM

Ok I've been hooked on aero lately and have your splitter and diffuser on order. I also ordered the jdm underbody panels. I want to get the transmission tunnel covers as well. Any pics of a completely covered underbody?

VerusEric · 03-14-2017, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JRSMYD

Ok I've been hooked on aero lately and have your splitter and diffuser on order. I also ordered the jdm underbody panels. I want to get the transmission tunnel covers as well. Any pics of a completely covered underbody?

I have a lot of stuff to share but no time to get through the photos. So I'll post up a few things that I do have ready

.

LCA test fitment went great.

I was putting the OEM rotors away and noticed something on the inside of the vanes. Kind of neat to see how well the ducts are working.

I'm hopeful to have some neat stuff to share soon. Hard to find much time but I'll do my best to get some neat stuff up here soon.

Thanks,
Eric

arthur93 · 03-16-2017, 11:05 PM

With the transmission tunnel, do you ever intend on making more comprehensive underbody panels to rival the JDM underbody panels? Maybe an underbody kit that covers the majority of the underbody from just behind the front wheels and link it to the diff/suspension covers?

Ry.ruzn · 03-18-2017, 01:00 AM

Wow. Just spent an hour reading this thread. Great stuff!

VerusEric · 03-18-2017, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by arthur93

With the transmission tunnel, do you ever intend on making more comprehensive underbody panels to rival the JDM underbody panels? Maybe an underbody kit that covers the majority of the underbody from just behind the front wheels and link it to the diff/suspension covers?

I'm not sure right now. People seem to really like the JDM panels and the pricing is quite reasonable. Being a small business, we have to pick and choose our "battles" as far as product development goes. I'm not saying no, but I'm not saying yes either. It could potentially happen down the road.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ry.ruzn

Wow. Just spent an hour reading this thread. Great stuff!

Thanks sir,
Eric

arthur93 · 03-21-2017, 06:26 PM

No worries. Thanks for that

03-08-2017, 12:50 AM	#176
VerusEric Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: BRZ, STI, GT350R, Supra, 987.2 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,146 Thanks: 567 Thanked 2,529 Times in 780 Posts Mentioned: 87 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I think most questions were answered with regards to the level sensor, thank you guys I appreciate the assistance . Sunday's design became Monday's prototypes . I sent these out to the customer who sent in his OEM bracket/tie rod to help me design this. Even though they are plastic and we would not release a 3D printed production piece, they should withstand use for a few weeks/months and ensure fitment is proper at a minimum. Pretty happy with how it came out. Thanks, Eric Last edited by VerusEric; 09-17-2017 at 08:31 PM.

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forevergone Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: FRS Location: TOronto Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks great! Keep it up!

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