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05-07-2021, 07:44 PM | #43 | |
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I was only asking for a little more stability driving in a straight line on the interstate at 80mph. I have noticed now that I've drove it more and did some Whiteline inserts, my problem is the shocks & struts. I'll look into the Bilstein's and Koni's, see which one would be best for me. |
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And yes I know butt dyno is not the most accurate, but as a scientist I try to be very skeptical and this one I could feel. Have to admit I did for looks not feel. |
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Yeah I just did RCE Yellows and Bilstein B6s. 20mm drop, and the improvement in handling is noticeable for sure. On the stock suspension I definitely could feel what the OP was talking about. The front end got a little floaty above 80mph. Watching the way the hood flutters, my guess has always been excessive lift. I can't do a splitter (stupid steep driveway...), but I might look into some of the other little aero bits and bobs mentioned in this thread. That packet from Verus was fascinating.
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I wish I could tell you the effects of a fully covered underbody at stock height since my new BRZ is now on stock suspension while I wait for the back-ordered Bilstein B6 to arrive which will be paired with RCE Yellows (0.8" drop). However, I haven't had a chance to drive it beyond 120 kph yet.
However, when my FRS had the underbody fully covered (Beatrush skid plate, JDM panel covers, Verus trans tunnel cover, Verus diff/susp cover, & Verus diffuser) with TRD rear spoiler & Bilstein B6 + TRD lowering springs (1.125" drop) with 18x7.5 +225/40 wheels & tires, the car was more planted especially in the train even at 80kph. When I ran it at 180 kph on a dry highway, it was even more planted & stable & you know that you can push it for more. At stock height, you won't scrape unless it's really high or steep. At 1.125" drop, the rear diffuser will hit the parking lot's wheel stops while the underbody will scrape a steeper ramp or even a higher speed bump a little especially if you have passengers. Mine had scraped several times before but there was no damage on the covers.
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