CSG Mike's personal 2017 BRZ build and thoughts.

[Scrappydoo]

So what has actually happened?

[NLSP]

Originally Posted by norcalpb

What is the size of the stock rear sway bar on your '17?

Curious about this as well

[TkTk]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Ace A/350 and Anaconda xfire

So what works better for you?

[.RYAN]

Besides oem, what front pipe have you run? Ace?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by .RYAN

Besides oem, what front pipe have you run? Ace?

I have an Ace front pipe, but am currently using OEM to keep the car quiet while I putz around town!

[gtengr]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

- I much prefer the output of the 2013's HIDs, to the 17's LEDs. The HIDs could be leveled manually, whereas the LEDs are fixed height. The factory aim is legal, but on the high side, and regularly blinds drivers on the other side of the road. I've quite frequently been high-beamed by a driver at an opposing stoplight, who thinks I have my high beams on.

I've found this to be a problem too. Anytime I'm on a cresting roadway profile it will aim high at approaching traffic. I hope some sort of patch is eventually offered.

[steve99]

@CSG Mike

what sort of gain did you get from stock to ace header on e85 with the 2017
is the peak power better than earlier cars, and how does it compare to earler cars power delivery, ie does the new manifold make much difference na on tuned car ?

is their less gain over stock with the 2017 due to the better stock header better air filter intake tube manfold and the stock tune seems better ( doent run super rich top end)?

does this result is less gains available na as your starting from a better baseline

[Lunatic]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

I literally eyeballed it at the track. My normal alignment shop would have a heart attack if they knew what I did, but they couldn't squeeze me in. I got the car back Thursday evening, installed an oil cooler, changed all the fluids, and headed out to the track. Ghetto alignment at the track friday (eyeballed), installed pads, flushed brake fluid, then drive 6 hours to another track Saturday for 86CUP...

My guess would be around -3.5 to -4 camber. Toe was eyeballed to 0, as was toe. Friday was used as a shakedown to determine "more or less" with alignment and pressures for Saturday. The picture is from the end of Saturday. This was done with a floor jack, a few wrenches, and a set of allen keys, and a tape measure.

This is just temporary.

I believe this is the most evenly chunked set of stock tires I've seen.

Mike, Are you running this camber on the street also?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Lunatic

Mike, Are you running this camber on the street also?

Yes; I've never run less than -3 in the front, except when the car was stock.

[dowroa]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Yes; I've never run less than -3 in the front, except when the car was stock.

On Subaru's (with the aid of camber plates and crash bolts), I have always ran around -3 degrees since I realized how much dynamic negative camber our cars lose up front.

Even tire wear.

- brian

[Lust]

Any updates?

[Randoman5]

Oh noooo. Just found this. Had such high hopes.