GTA General Discussion - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

iLaw · 12-17-2014, 11:12 PM

So our spotted thread has been derailed many a times. Here is a new place to discuss the happenings of the FR-S/BRZ in the Greater Toronto Area.

And Go.

Burrcold · 12-17-2014, 11:41 PM

Or we could just keep the spotted thread...

iLaw · 12-17-2014, 11:42 PM

The idea is that non-spotted discussion will happen here instead of in the spotted thread

drewbot · 12-17-2014, 11:54 PM

I spotted a loud ass BRZ on the QEW today

Oops

Sent from my OnePlus One

Burrcold · 12-18-2014, 12:08 AM

Fair enough. Okay so...I like driving my BRZ...in the GTA!! Oh and I might have spotted some others as well, but I'll post about that in the other thread.

iLaw · 12-18-2014, 01:17 AM

Poke fun all you want. I made this thread because it was recommended to be done in the sightings forum, and I agreed with the recommendation.

JERM^ · 12-18-2014, 01:26 AM

Slippery road today. Had some fun, scared myself a little too

drewbot · 12-18-2014, 09:20 AM

I think the first post in this thread should have an index to literally the most common topics, including:

1. crickets vs fuel
2. stores for parts
3.winter driving

creamsoda · 12-18-2014, 01:17 PM

yeah, i got one. where's the cheapest place to source OEM subaru parts? When I had a Mazda3, there was a particulat dealership that was a forum sponsor and would charge less for stuff than others.

Also, anyone have recommendations for performance alignment shops in the GTA? @1Cor10:23 recommended automatrix and i've heard good things about speedstar's perfectionism.

Canehda · 12-18-2014, 01:28 PM

^simply tire is apparently good for alignments

What suspension setup do you guys prefer for cayuga, the first two corners always make me want to set the car up soft and high to handle the bumps but then the rest of the track I want the car nice and compliant... Whenever I adjust the setup to "in between" I feel like I lose total lap time...

AREN · 12-18-2014, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creamsoda

yeah, i got one. where's the cheapest place to source OEM subaru parts? When I had a Mazda3, there was a particulat dealership that was a forum sponsor and would charge less for stuff than others.

Also, anyone have recommendations for performance alignment shops in the GTA? @1Cor10:23 recommended automatrix and i've heard good things about speedstar's perfectionism.

OEM parts try Brampton Subaru. When I was calling around for OEM Subaru Japan oil filters they were cheaper than Budds Subaru, and they seem to have a good rep from the TSC guys as well.

Alignment I've only used Altech in Etobicoke. However note that I do not track my cars and only used them for alignment as part of regular maintenance.

daiheadjai · 12-18-2014, 05:00 PM

Any good suggestions for a lap timer? I'm not gonna lap religiously (maybe 3-4 times a summer) but I do want to be able to check my progress.

Heard good things about a lap timer app though.

drewbot · 12-18-2014, 05:19 PM

I rode along with a guy at DDT and he had Harry's Lap Timer setup

Seemed to work well

l8apexr · 12-18-2014, 05:44 PM

I have a lap timer for sale. Aim myChron TG light w beacon. $150 and its yours.

T1 at Cayuga w some good dampers can soak up the bumps yet be less compliant through the other corners. Have a look at

http://speed.academy/scion-frs-track-prep-basics/

and w a street/track set up in my car:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKCT0ijAKFg"]Scion FR-S Yokohama Advan AD08R Fastest Lap at TMP - YouTube[/ame]

12-17-2014, 11:12 PM	#1
iLaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ, Aozora Edition Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Posts: 354 Thanks: 40 Thanked 249 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	GTA General Discussion So our spotted thread has been derailed many a times. Here is a new place to discuss the happenings of the FR-S/BRZ in the Greater Toronto Area. And Go. __________________ iLaw 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Sport 2015 Subaru BRZ Aozora Edition (Sold)

12-17-2014, 11:41 PM	#2
Burrcold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 763 Thanked 1,586 Times in 776 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Or we could just keep the spotted thread... __________________

12-17-2014, 11:42 PM	#3
iLaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ, Aozora Edition Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Posts: 354 Thanks: 40 Thanked 249 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The idea is that non-spotted discussion will happen here instead of in the spotted thread __________________ iLaw 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Sport 2015 Subaru BRZ Aozora Edition (Sold)

12-18-2014, 12:08 AM	#5
Burrcold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 763 Thanked 1,586 Times in 776 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Fair enough. Okay so...I like driving my BRZ...in the GTA!! Oh and I might have spotted some others as well, but I'll post about that in the other thread. __________________

12-18-2014, 01:17 AM	#6
iLaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2015 BRZ, Aozora Edition Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Posts: 354 Thanks: 40 Thanked 249 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	GTA General Discussion Poke fun all you want. I made this thread because it was recommended to be done in the sightings forum, and I agreed with the recommendation. __________________ iLaw 2020 Subaru Crosstrek Sport 2015 Subaru BRZ Aozora Edition (Sold)

12-17-2014, 11:54 PM	#4
drewbot ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '13 Whiteout FR-S A/T Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,996 Thanks: 1,985 Thanked 1,452 Times in 752 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I spotted a loud ass BRZ on the QEW today Oops Sent from my OnePlus One

12-18-2014, 01:26 AM	#7
JERM^ Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: WRB BRZ Aozora 15' Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 245 Thanks: 16 Thanked 49 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Slippery road today. Had some fun, scared myself a little too

12-18-2014, 09:20 AM	#8
drewbot ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '13 Whiteout FR-S A/T Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,996 Thanks: 1,985 Thanked 1,452 Times in 752 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I think the first post in this thread should have an index to literally the most common topics, including: 1. crickets vs fuel 2. stores for parts 3.winter driving

12-18-2014, 01:17 PM	#9
creamsoda Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: A Simple White BRZ Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 51 Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yeah, i got one. where's the cheapest place to source OEM subaru parts? When I had a Mazda3, there was a particulat dealership that was a forum sponsor and would charge less for stuff than others. Also, anyone have recommendations for performance alignment shops in the GTA? @1Cor10:23 recommended automatrix and i've heard good things about speedstar's perfectionism.

12-18-2014, 01:28 PM	#10
Canehda poverty cause racecar Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ JRSC'd Location: Mississauga, Canada Posts: 792 Thanks: 154 Thanked 433 Times in 250 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	^simply tire is apparently good for alignments What suspension setup do you guys prefer for cayuga, the first two corners always make me want to set the car up soft and high to handle the bumps but then the rest of the track I want the car nice and compliant... Whenever I adjust the setup to "in between" I feel like I lose total lap time... __________________ My JRSC Build Thread

12-18-2014, 05:00 PM	#12
daiheadjai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2003 S2000, 2008 Fit Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 1,990 Thanks: 2,584 Thanked 1,154 Times in 688 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Any good suggestions for a lap timer? I'm not gonna lap religiously (maybe 3-4 times a summer) but I do want to be able to check my progress. Heard good things about a lap timer app though.

12-18-2014, 05:19 PM	#13
drewbot ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '13 Whiteout FR-S A/T Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 1,996 Thanks: 1,985 Thanked 1,452 Times in 752 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I rode along with a guy at DDT and he had Harry's Lap Timer setup Seemed to work well

12-18-2014, 05:44 PM	#14
l8apexr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: hybrid + racecar + FR-S Location: Woodbridge, ON Posts: 282 Thanks: 42 Thanked 64 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a lap timer for sale. Aim myChron TG light w beacon. $150 and its yours. T1 at Cayuga w some good dampers can soak up the bumps yet be less compliant through the other corners. Have a look at http://speed.academy/scion-frs-track-prep-basics/ and w a street/track set up in my car: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKCT0ijAKFg"]Scion FR-S Yokohama Advan AD08R Fastest Lap at TMP - YouTube[/ame] __________________ Team Lexus IS300 race car '14 Lexus RX450h Sport Design daily driver '14 FR-S fri/sat/sun car: SARD LSR wing, Downforce front lip, Mann Engineering dampers, TRDsways, Milltek xhaust, AEM Intake, RAYS 57xtreme, OnPoint Dyno ECUTek tuned: +30rwhp!

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