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M0nk3y · 05-10-2018, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by smg1138

So, I tried installing my new brake Centric rotors last night and could't get the stock rotors off. After almost 80k miles I guess they've rusted on to the hub. Any advice on how to get them off?

If they’re OE rotors, you have holes which you can put a bolt through and slowly wrench.

The bolt pushes against the hub face and will force the rotor off.

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DocWalt · 05-10-2018, 01:20 PM

hit it with your purse

smg1138 · 05-10-2018, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M0nk3y

If they’re OE rotors, you have holes which you can put a bolt through and slowly wrench.

The bolt pushes against the hub face and will force the rotor off.

Ok thanks! Anybody know the bolt size and thread pitch I'll need to use?

M0nk3y · 05-10-2018, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smg1138

Ok thanks! Anybody know the bolt size and thread pitch I'll need to use?

M8 X 1.25 Bolt IIRC

tony_r · 05-10-2018, 02:08 PM

You can use the spare tire holding bolt on the rotors, it's the same size and pitch IIRC.

Simmons · 05-10-2018, 05:20 PM

all you need is a BFH

trippinbillies40 · 05-10-2018, 05:48 PM

For future reference when working on cars that don't have the hole in the hub face of the rotor, you can always put a big bolt through one of the holes for the caliper bracket, and thread it through a couple big washers and a nut in between the bracket and rotor. Bolt will push on the rotor when you thread it all the way in you can wrench it against the rotor. Tighten it up, loosen and rotate the rotor, tighten again. It'll pop.

Nduby52 · 05-10-2018, 10:52 PM

Random question. Anybody try 265/35 on 18s. Re71r’s or 18s illegal?

trippinbillies40 · 05-11-2018, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Nduby52

Random question. Anybody try 265/35 on 18s. Re71r’s or 18s illegal?

They're not illegal. Just heavy.

smg1138 · 05-11-2018, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nduby52

Random question. Anybody try 265/35 on 18s. Re71r’s or 18s illegal?

That's totally legal for STX, but it won't be as fast at 17's. I believe 265 is as wide as you can go for RWD cars in this class though.

tigermack · 05-13-2018, 09:39 AM

Got no torque to tell them. lol

CoolHandMoss · 05-15-2018, 08:00 AM

I tried out my 350/275 spring setup this weekend. The co-driver took first in class out of 10. The car gripped great and handled nice and predictably. Easier to drive than on 400/400 for sure in most features. I still haven't quite figured out how to drive it yet so I can't say it's great all around yet. But I like it. It definitely handles bumps better. I will say it does roll significantly more even with a Perrin front bar set on stiff, so transitions require a little more anticipation. Another benefit of the softer springs is that the low speed damper adjustments make huge differences. A total of 3 clicks of change (2 rebound and one compression) on the front took the car from balanced to extremely loose. Settings still are not perfect but it's nice to have that level of control. Just thought I'd post some feed back on my softer spring experiment. So far I like it.

Locust · 05-23-2018, 02:08 PM

Are 17x9 a must or can you get away with 17x8.5 and still be competitive?

M0nk3y · 05-23-2018, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Locust

Are 17x9 a must or can you get away with 17x8.5 and still be competitive?

All you’re sacrificing is contact patch. Sure you’d can get away with 8.5” but it’s in your favor to upgrade

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05-15-2018, 08:00 AM	#3302
CoolHandMoss Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Drives: 2013 FRS Location: VA Posts: 305 Thanks: 1 Thanked 86 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I tried out my 350/275 spring setup this weekend. The co-driver took first in class out of 10. The car gripped great and handled nice and predictably. Easier to drive than on 400/400 for sure in most features. I still haven't quite figured out how to drive it yet so I can't say it's great all around yet. But I like it. It definitely handles bumps better. I will say it does roll significantly more even with a Perrin front bar set on stiff, so transitions require a little more anticipation. Another benefit of the softer springs is that the low speed damper adjustments make huge differences. A total of 3 clicks of change (2 rebound and one compression) on the front took the car from balanced to extremely loose. Settings still are not perfect but it's nice to have that level of control. Just thought I'd post some feed back on my softer spring experiment. So far I like it. Last edited by CoolHandMoss; 05-15-2018 at 08:13 AM.

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05-10-2018, 02:08 PM	#3295
tony_r Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Drives: '15 STX Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 237 Thanks: 10 Thanked 157 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You can use the spare tire holding bolt on the rotors, it's the same size and pitch IIRC.

05-10-2018, 05:48 PM	#3297
trippinbillies40 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: '22 WRB Location: US Posts: 854 Thanks: 201 Thanked 1,213 Times in 400 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	For future reference when working on cars that don't have the hole in the hub face of the rotor, you can always put a big bolt through one of the holes for the caliper bracket, and thread it through a couple big washers and a nut in between the bracket and rotor. Bolt will push on the rotor when you thread it all the way in you can wrench it against the rotor. Tighten it up, loosen and rotate the rotor, tighten again. It'll pop.

05-10-2018, 10:52 PM	#3298
Nduby52 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Drives: Toyota frs86 Location: Florida Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Random question. Anybody try 265/35 on 18s. Re71r’s or 18s illegal?

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