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-max- · 07-31-2012, 07:50 AM

(225) 931-2290. Chris Carver
He does corner balancing in BR.

Genomaxter · 07-31-2012, 10:17 AM

Well, I got my SSR wheels in and my Nameless downpipe.

Word of warning. The stock overpipe is a bitch to get off. You need a 10, 12, 14 socket & open end wrench and a very "colorful" use of the english language (also a dremmel in my case because the LAST nut was cross threaded from the factory.... lucky me!!!!!). Oh, and a full set of jack stands, a regular jack, and a bottle jack for lifting the engine up. You will know the meaning of rage when you try to get the overpipe between the engine and frame.

Enigmus · 07-31-2012, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Genomaxter

Well, I got my SSR wheels in and my Nameless downpipe.

Word of warning. The stock overpipe is a bitch to get off. You need a 10, 12, 14 socket & open end wrench and a very "colorful" use of the english language (also a dremmel in my case because the LAST nut was cross threaded from the factory.... lucky me!!!!!). Oh, and a full set of jack stands, a regular jack, and a bottle jack for lifting the engine up. You will know the meaning of rage when you try to get the overpipe between the engine and frame.

awesome! type c's? what tires? and crank pulley incoming?

Genomaxter · 07-31-2012, 06:22 PM

17x8.5 type c with 245/40 RS-3 all around. Already have a Perrin crank pulley installed.

-max- · 07-31-2012, 07:13 PM

Notice a difference with the pulley?

-max- · 08-01-2012, 02:47 AM

Mitch, are you flipping the springs front to rear on the KWs? They come with 400# rear and 350# front. Most people are flipping them around and still saying the rear is pretty loose. I flipped mine.

Genomaxter · 08-01-2012, 01:19 PM

The engine does rev a bit faster, but I only notice it on throttle blips for downshifting.

Mitch · 08-01-2012, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -max-

Mitch, are you flipping the springs front to rear on the KWs? They come with 400# rear and 350# front. Most people are flipping them around and still saying the rear is pretty loose. I flipped mine.

I haven't decided. The last thing I want to do is induce understeer. Factory setup is stiffer in the back than the front. Kind of curious that even with them swapped the back end is loose. I'll do some more research and get back to you on that one. I take it you're planning on swapping?

Derik210 · 08-01-2012, 02:10 PM

I'm in fort polk and i got one, but yesterday someone switched lanes and hit me so yeah I'm kinda pissed off right now >:-/

-max- · 08-01-2012, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitch

I haven't decided. The last thing I want to do is induce understeer. Factory setup is stiffer in the back than the front. Kind of curious that even with them swapped the back end is loose. I'll do some more research and get back to you on that one. I take it you're planning on swapping?

Yes, mine are swapped. Bill, the guy with the huge write up, has them flipped and went as far as disconnecting the rear sway bar and said it was still loose.
Im thinking tihs car is going to need a lot of rear camber. I mean it comes with about 0 front and .5 rear and is pretty neutral. Then people go to 2.5+ front and 1.7 rear and complain its loose. Time will tell I suppose.

-max- · 08-01-2012, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derik210

I'm in fort polk and i got one, but yesterday someone switched lanes and hit me so yeah I'm kinda pissed off right now >:-/

Thats effed up! How bad? Pics?

Enigmus · 08-01-2012, 05:03 PM

i can tell you on stock suspension it oversteering quite eagerly at the north track of nola motor. spun out twice but then again it was user error going fast on a track with no track experience. lol

Derik210 · 08-01-2012, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -max-

Thats effed up! How bad? Pics?

na no pics, it was pretty bad. when he switched lanes i guess it got hold of the bumper and ripped the drive side of the bumper off. I'm pretty sure the frame and subframe are messed up. words can't describe how fucking mad i am

-max- · 08-03-2012, 12:36 PM

Just got the KWs on. About 2 1/4 hours by my self. EXACTLY the same as my 2011 WRX. The rear camber bolts will add some time to this, mine are not due in till Monday. You will need a set of hollow sockets and ratchet, and allen wrenches. Did not need spring compressors for the rear. Did not have to take apart the front as I used the Whiteline tops. Make sure you put the front endlink back on before you tighten the coilover. I did not and had to loosen them to get it in on one side.
Initial drop is 1 3/4" without adjusting anything. Went from 14 1/2" to 12 3/4" hub to fender. Still within specs, but I think I will raise quite a bit.

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07-31-2012, 07:50 AM	#99
-max- Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Firestorm FRS Location: Louisiana Posts: 322 Thanks: 6 Thanked 80 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	(225) 931-2290. Chris Carver He does corner balancing in BR.

07-31-2012, 10:17 AM	#100
Genomaxter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 firestorm FRS Location: Slidell Posts: 147 Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well, I got my SSR wheels in and my Nameless downpipe. Word of warning. The stock overpipe is a bitch to get off. You need a 10, 12, 14 socket & open end wrench and a very "colorful" use of the english language (also a dremmel in my case because the LAST nut was cross threaded from the factory.... lucky me!!!!!). Oh, and a full set of jack stands, a regular jack, and a bottle jack for lifting the engine up. You will know the meaning of rage when you try to get the overpipe between the engine and frame.

07-31-2012, 06:22 PM	#102
Genomaxter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 firestorm FRS Location: Slidell Posts: 147 Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	17x8.5 type c with 245/40 RS-3 all around. Already have a Perrin crank pulley installed.

07-31-2012, 07:13 PM	#103
-max- Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Firestorm FRS Location: Louisiana Posts: 322 Thanks: 6 Thanked 80 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Notice a difference with the pulley?

08-01-2012, 02:47 AM	#104
-max- Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Firestorm FRS Location: Louisiana Posts: 322 Thanks: 6 Thanked 80 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mitch, are you flipping the springs front to rear on the KWs? They come with 400# rear and 350# front. Most people are flipping them around and still saying the rear is pretty loose. I flipped mine.

08-01-2012, 01:19 PM	#105
Genomaxter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 firestorm FRS Location: Slidell Posts: 147 Thanks: 3 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The engine does rev a bit faster, but I only notice it on throttle blips for downshifting.

08-01-2012, 02:10 PM	#107
Derik210 That Army Guy Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Firestorm FR-S MT Location: Fort Polk, Louisiana/San Antonio, Texas Posts: 210 Thanks: 33 Thanked 67 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm in fort polk and i got one, but yesterday someone switched lanes and hit me so yeah I'm kinda pissed off right now >:-/

08-01-2012, 05:03 PM	#110
Enigmus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 1996 Integra LS 4DR, 2013 Scion FRS Location: New Orleans Posts: 191 Thanks: 6 Thanked 269 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i can tell you on stock suspension it oversteering quite eagerly at the north track of nola motor. spun out twice but then again it was user error going fast on a track with no track experience. lol

08-03-2012, 12:36 PM	#112
-max- Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Firestorm FRS Location: Louisiana Posts: 322 Thanks: 6 Thanked 80 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just got the KWs on. About 2 1/4 hours by my self. EXACTLY the same as my 2011 WRX. The rear camber bolts will add some time to this, mine are not due in till Monday. You will need a set of hollow sockets and ratchet, and allen wrenches. Did not need spring compressors for the rear. Did not have to take apart the front as I used the Whiteline tops. Make sure you put the front endlink back on before you tighten the coilover. I did not and had to loosen them to get it in on one side. Initial drop is 1 3/4" without adjusting anything. Went from 14 1/2" to 12 3/4" hub to fender. Still within specs, but I think I will raise quite a bit.

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