Bought it Friday tracked it Sunday!! NC Miata battle video inside...

[track_warrior]

Originally Posted by Texas FR-S

Wow... You're truly putting a lot of work into your new FR-S... Hope to run into you sooner or later... I could learn a lot from you, buddy. Oh yeah, I should have my 'red one' soon, hahahe.

For sure man!! Post pics when you get yours!! Red on black looks sexy!!!

Originally Posted by ZetaVI

Def wanna hear your input on the KW V3's soon.

Will do man its my first time getting kw's so im kinda anxious to try them out as well, ive heard all the hype about them. Wonder how they will stack up to the teins, tanabes, megans, h&r's, JIC's, and cuscos that i have had.

Originally Posted by john36

Great thread! Thank you for documenting everything. What were your impressions on the front and rear strut bars?

I havent gone to the track since they are fixing a few bumps at the track so its closed until next week. But i can tell you from driving around twisty roads i did not feel much change. Only reason i got them is to keep the chassis from flexing after i saw my dash speaker grill pop out and break after going to the track, it was kind of awkward.

[caliboy15]

This is how you mod a car. Props to you!

[kablammo]

Maybe I missed it but what camber plates are you running or going to run?

K

[track_warrior]

Originally Posted by kablammo

Maybe I missed it but what camber plates are you running or going to run?

K

Not many options out there yet. Im waiting on vorshlag to release their version. Do you know of any that are available for purchase as of today? Im all ears.

[cobrabyte]

Man, I need to get my RPF1's powder-coated. They started life gold and I've since stripped them and they're currently PlastiDip'd. Thanks for keeping us posted on your car. Fantastic stuff!

[kablammo]

Originally Posted by pcasso87

Not many options out there yet. Im waiting on vorshlag to release their version. Do you know of any that are available for purchase as of today? Im all ears.

You are a smart man! Patience will result in the best camber application. Vorshlag's products are worth the wait.


k

[Esoteric]

There are a few, I'm talking to GC about them for the KW. Let me know if you need them. For my money, they have always made a terrific product you could use on the street- and abuse on the track for years. I have used them on about 150 BMW race cars.

[track_warrior]

Helped essex parts with some specs for their upcoming front brake upgrade kit for the FR-S / BRZ! Seems like it clears rpf1's cant wait for these puppies to be out!! Stopping Power FTW!!

[john36]

Originally Posted by pcasso87

I havent gone to the track since they are fixing a few bumps at the track so its closed until next week. But i can tell you from driving around twisty roads that i think i induced a bit of understeer with the front bar. Call me crazy but i felt a bit of understeer after the install, i might have to get a stiffer rear swaybar or loosen up the front bar a bit. Only reason i got them is to keep the chassis from flexing after i saw my dash speaker grill pop out and break after going to the track, it was kind of awkward.

Thank you for the response. Have you looked into the Cusco power braces to help with the flexing? I'm surprised that it's enough to pop the dash speaker grill out.

[track_warrior]

Originally Posted by john36

Thank you for the response. Have you looked into the Cusco power braces to help with the flexing? I'm surprised that it's enough to pop the dash speaker grill out.

Im getting their cage should help out a lot.








Quick update guys:

Installed kw v3's car feels amazing even with a crappy alignment. My alignment after coils and a 1.2 inch drop was very off and im stuck without being able to adjust the rear properly until my cusco rear arms come in. Better pics tomorrow after i get tint i promise!! Big thanks to JMS Racing for their bad ass installation in under 45 mins lol.






Also got a TRD filter from Toyotapartsoutlet who is a vendor here on the forums. My first impression is that there are no gains on the but dyno but i will confirm this on an actual dyno this week @ JMS Racing, hopefully my AGP exhaust will be in as well so i can compare the dyno runs to stock. Be careful with the TRD filter it comes over oiled i cleaned it out with a rag before putting it in. I had never seen a filter come with as much oil as this one did make sure you guys wipe it down before installing.




BTW saw this little RC car at my local dealer!! $299 drifter RC car from HPI!!

[track_warrior]

Just a quick update guys, i promise pics and reviews soon ive been packed with work. So far i will list what has been installed on the car and what is on its way. Its going to be one sweet project. Big thanks to JMS Racing, Status , Essex Parts, Vivid Racing and local vendor Titan Performance!!

Installed:

-KW V3'S
-Cusco Front and Rear Strut Bars
-Cusco Front and Rear Tow Hooks
-TRD Air Filter
-Shark Fin Antenna
-30% Formula 1 pinnacle tint
-Black 17 inch Enkei RPF1'S wrapped in Hankook RS3'S
-Hard Wire V1 radar

On order:

-Cusco rear thicker sway bar
-Whiteline Swar Bar Endlinks
-Cusco Rear member power brace
-Cusco Rear Adjustable Arms
-Vorschlag Front Camber Plates
-Braille 9 pound battery purchased from tirerack
-AGP Catback Exhaust
-Five AD rear lip spoiler
-Status Ring GT-X seats in black
-Cusco 9 point Roll cage with harness bar (Special Order)
-Work Ultimate Kiwamis 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rears (Street setup on v12 ventus tires)
-AP Front BBK
-SS brake Lines
-AP Brake Fluid

Upcoming Parts i want to purchase:

-Steering wheel and hub
-6 point harnesses either schroth or takata
-loose some weight
-Cusco 1.5 LSD
-Cusco diff cover
-Oil cooler of some sort


Here are some pics of her sitting with kw's lowered 1.2 inches and her stock wheels waiting on work ultimates for the street setup.

[track_warrior]

A bit of an update parts are finally starting to come in!!

Vorshlag Camber Plates, they are prob the same used in a wrx subaru model since it says it at the top of the camber plate.







I also got my Status Ring GT-X i am very impressed since it is so comfortable and the quality is amazing right next to bride if you ask me. The seating position is just right not to up right not to back just perfect. Im 6'2 235 pounds and a size 38 waist and they fit me perfect i dont have room but they are not uncomfortable, if you have a smaller waist go with the ring GT same seat just smaller. The harness holes are at a perfect height for those of us who are taller, i used to rock bride vorgas in my 240sx and the harness straps would be uncomfortable because the holes were a lot lower than in the Status seats. If you are looking for some good seats at an awesome price look no further than Status!! Installed pics coming soon











Puppies on a Status seat Bonus pics lol

[TouchMyHonda]

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[TouchMyHonda]

Btw what was you base line dyno?