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09-17-2020, 01:29 PM | #15 | |
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Here's a video of my car at ~300whp (wastegate) on a T518Z kit. |
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I'd recommend a 14' minimum simply for the sake of the deeper pockets on the rockers, 15'+ preferably.
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https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142207 Or just buy his and save yourself the hassle.
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Why not a SS 1LE? Totally understand why you don't want a ZL1, but what you describe basically lines up with an SS1LE in my eyes (2019+ obviously) Totally understand if you just want to get away from the brand. But the SS1LE is a serious contender. My car vs my friends SS1LE. He has Camber Plates and square wheels/tires. I have about $20k worth of modifications into the car. So in theory, my car is in fact worth more than his. We run virtually identical lap times however. Here is him following me, you can see how the speeds (and thus time) are made differently Here's me Just something to get you thinking, that's all FRS/BRZ is certainly a different driving dynamic.
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Have thought about it. Love the Camaro platform and LOVE the ZL1. To me, I like the build aspect of it. The SS1LE is a great car. Still not cheap. I would imagine in the 25-35K range which is doable... but it is a great car. I am not saying the FRS/BRZ is not, it just takes some work getting there. Why build or change something that is great off the lot? I get it it "built not bought" scenario. I like the fact with the FRS/BRZ, we can build it to make it ours. We have to work to get it to the SS1LE or closer the the ZL1 numbers (can dream right?). Also something I can get my son involved with and building on the car as well. He is about to turn 18 and need something to help keep him out of trouble.
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I generally agree with everyone that '15+ is ideal, and '14 is fine too. If you find the right deal on a '13 I wouldn't hesitate on it, as long as the build date is 06/13 or newer. I believe 05/13 is the month when the fixes got made for the valve spring recall, so cars built in June or later won't have the recall.
And yeah, swapping for the '15+ coil harness/packs will save you some money and headache in the long run. Though with the cost of that you may as well just get a '15, depending on what deals you can find.
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$380 on coils (I bought 5 so I had an extra)
$350 on harness new or $250 used
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Okay that is not to bad. So 14 might not be out. I am seeing a lot of 2013s for some reason and a LOT with salvaged titles. What are your thoughts there?
Also, what is the cut off for high milage? Over what is a no go? -Krawl |
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Are you planning on caging the car?
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IMO go for NA build to start. Do suspension, brakes, oil cooling, wheels/tires and aero. Not sure what your driving experience is but it's such a rewarding feeling to drive a slow car fast. Your looking for a change... This would be perfect. Add flex fuel, and a ace 350 or JDL 4-2-1 header and ecutek. Run it like this and then decided if you want or need more power. If your gonna strip it go for a 2014 and save some money. Just replace coils and the wire connectors with the fix model's.
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Yeah, I would not boost it for a while. I want to drive and get to know the car first but it will happen. I want to lighten the car as much as I can to.
Back to the salvage deal, what are everyone's thoughts? I am just worried something is bent and eats tires or has other issues? Can most anything o these get fixed or strighted out? -Krawl |
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With that being said, I did own a BMW 128i that was lemon law'd due to electrical issues. Put 50k miles on it with no issues and it's not onto it's 4th owner and still running strong.
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