Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics)

[spike021]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

Once I install my yellows I can send you my OEMs in the event that you don't have them anymore. I'm probably going to also get the Bilstein shocks and just do everything at once.

Oh thanks for the offer.

I should correct what I said earlier; I have my OEM springs (I never get rid of my OEM parts).

I just wish I could go back to them for the softer ride but still prefer the fun of the Yellows haha.

[Clipdat]

I went through three different suspension setups and four different exhaust setups on my first twin.

[bcj]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

We blew a line in the air shifter because they used barbed fittings with hose clamps.

Air brakes too? Fancy!

Originally Posted by Spuds

Yes, the same exact report had to be submitted in 2 formats.

✌️ Engineering air quotes was in it's infancy. ✌️

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by spike021

Oh thanks for the offer.

I should correct what I said earlier; I have my OEM springs (I never get rid of my OEM parts).

I just wish I could go back to them for the softer ride but still prefer the fun of the Yellows haha.

How bad is it? As far as I understand the 18+ shocks were sort of improved and the yellows would make them even better. I don't mind a stiff ride, but the boss lady already hates riding in the car so I don't want to give her yet another reason to always take her car out lol.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

If I pick up another twin in will get 16's and lift springs lol.

No bueno.

"We ran out of time." and "It'll be ok. We just have to watch it."

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by bcj

Air brakes too? Fancy!

It was the first year for the team. A group of seniors lobbied hard to start it so especially as a freshman, I had to toe the line.

There was a lot of fancy, unnecessary bullshit but it sure was fun. The button shifters were pretty cool when it worked.d

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

How bad is it? As far as I understand the 18+ shocks were sort of improved and the yellows would make them even better. I don't mind a stiff ride, but the boss lady already hates riding in the car so I don't want to give her yet another reason to always take her car out lol.

Stock spring rates are in the 3kg range. Yellows are mid 4kg. Most decent streetable and trackable coilovers are 6kg. So the ride will be a bit firmer and you have less travel to work with but not bad. I thought 6kg on mildly digressive dampers was tolerable on the street as long as you didn't run them too low that you were into the bumpstops all the time.

[Clipdat]

I got these going on my new twin: (7k/7k) https://www.racecompengineering.com/...21-brz-fr-s-86

Am I fucked?

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I got these going on my new twin: (7k/7k) https://www.racecompengineering.com/...21-brz-fr-s-86

Am I fucked?

SS-2's are awesome, I thought about ditching my T2's for them. They will be pretty firm, but they still have good high speed bump compliance.

[Clipdat]

Suh-weet!

[spike021]

Originally Posted by spcmafia

How bad is it? As far as I understand the 18+ shocks were sort of improved and the yellows would make them even better. I don't mind a stiff ride, but the boss lady already hates riding in the car so I don't want to give her yet another reason to always take her car out lol.

I forget, do you have the performance pack on yours?

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I think the Sachs dampers in the PP can contribute to the rougher ride.

It won't be _terrible_. In most cases it's fine. It's just that if you tend to go over speed bumps a lot it can be jarring if they're the annoying kind (my apartment complex has those kind of "steep" ones and even going over them slowly/diagonally they can feel harsh).

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I got these going on my new twin: (7k/7k) https://www.racecompengineering.com/...21-brz-fr-s-86

Am I fucked?

Only if you don't hit up your driving roads ever again to actually use them!!

[spcmafia]

Originally Posted by spike021

I forget, do you have the performance pack on yours?

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I think the Sachs dampers in the PP can contribute to the rougher ride.

It won't be _terrible_. In most cases it's fine. It's just that if you tend to go over speed bumps a lot it can be jarring if they're the annoying kind (my apartment complex has those kind of "steep" ones and even going over them slowly/diagonally they can feel harsh).

I believe is just a Limited with some extra add-ons so I doubt they added PP struts. As far as I know the 2017+ facelift included a more "compliant" suspension.



In any case, I'll probably just order the B6s and add the RCE yellows since I was able to buy a used set of springs for cheap.

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

I got these going on my new twin: (7k/7k) https://www.racecompengineering.com/...21-brz-fr-s-86

Am I fucked?

With a little more you could get FI...