Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Wheels and tires. Brakes are for pu$$ys.

Jk, brakes are important, but how will it affect your bias? Looking at your build thread, you already have 4 piston calipers on the front, which probably affected your bias. Would it be better if you swapped out the rears as well?

For daily bias isn't bad as ppl calculated to be. I've done few tests on it (other than daily), but bias is very minor. BUT that doesn't mean anything. atm I'm leaning towards brakes as well. We'll see how it goes

[wolffbite]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Debating to buy rear Subaru 2 piston calipers kit plus upgrade pads or buy new wheels and tires for next yr... Can't do both, cuz both cost bout the same amount.

The real question is, will the 2 piston rears be the best design ever and allow you to see your brakepad wear without removing the caliper?

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by wolffbite

The real question is, will the 2 piston rears be the best design ever and allow you to see your brakepad wear without removing the caliper?

Damn you! I didn't expect that answer (question?) here... now, I've spill my water all over my desk and my boss is wondering what's going on here.

[Ultramaroon]

I'd want adjustable brake bias on the fly if I was tracking regularly. Once experienced, it becomes a necessity. Or maybe I just like having another knob to tweak. I sure loved experimenting with it.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I'd want adjustable brake bias on the fly if I was tracking regularly. Once experienced, it becomes a necessity. Or maybe I just like having another knob to tweak. I sure loved experimenting with it.

Wonder what the ABS computer would do if you put an adjuster on each of the rear main lines

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Well, they do say not to swim in, or eat the fish from Lake Lowell.

Well ya, that best be heeded. The Shoshone did say they could come back in other forms -


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Wonder what the ABS computer would do if you put an adjuster on each of the rear main lines

I think not much. It'd still kick in based on what it sees from the wheel speed sensors.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Wonder what the ABS computer would do if you put an adjuster on each of the rear main lines

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I think not much. It'd still kick in based on what it sees from the wheel speed sensors.

If you are at the level where you need adjustable brake bias, wouldn't you just pull the ABS fuse before getting on the track?

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Spuds

If you are at the level where you need adjustable brake bias, wouldn't you just pull the ABS fuse before getting on the track?

Maybe, but the question here is whether or not it would freak out. I have only a few laps of autocross test and tune experience with adjustable brake bias. I was impressed but wonder how much I would fiddle with it once I got it dialed.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Spuds

If you are at the level where you need adjustable brake bias, wouldn't you just pull the ABS fuse before getting on the track?

Pulling the fuse jacks up the bias pretty bad. I am not at the point of going that far it was just an out loud thought based on what Ultra said.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Pulling the fuse jacks up the bias pretty bad. I am not at the point of going that far it was just an out loud thought based on what Ultra said.

….careful with that kind of thinking -


humfrz

[ichitaka05]

Local 86/BRZ fb gp was selling new KYB Excel-G struts for $100 (all 4 of em). Not sure it's worth it or spent extra to go Koni Yellow

[Clutch Dog]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Local 86/BRZ fb gp was selling new KYB Excel-G struts for $100 (all 4 of em). Not sure it's worth it or spent extra to go Koni Yellow

go koni yellow.

the KYB is less.. good than your stock shocks.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Clutch Dog

go koni yellow.

the KYB is less.. good than your stock shocks.

Was it less? I thought it was bout same was stock (maybe fraction stiffer than stock). Either way, next yr, I gotta replace my struts, so looking into different options.

Also annoying part of Koni Yellow is, you gotta drill bigger hole for the rear top hat.