WHAT DID YOU DO TO YOUR BRZ TODAY? - Page 1136 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

justinco · 08-03-2017, 12:22 AM

Took the BRZ out for its first track day at High Plains Raceway. It was a whole lot of fun! Sadly no photos or video (yet).

Chris from Cali · 08-03-2017, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Kendal0

Spread the shoulder cushion support bars out a bit. Sat in the back seat and yanked on them for 10 minutes.

The result, my 6' 2" frame fits much more comfortably in the seat. I don't feel like my shoulders are being pushed forward anymore.

Do you think that's a lasting solution? I am shaped like a silverback gorilla, so my butt fits in the seat fine, but my shoulders are as wide as the seat. If this is something that will give a lasting fix, count me in...

trippinbillies40 · 08-03-2017, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by justinco

Took the BRZ out for its first track day at High Plains Raceway. It was a whole lot of fun! Sadly no photos or video (yet).

NO WAY! I also took my BRZ out to HPR for it's first track day yesterday

Video of Justin's car coming shortly!

Darth Khan · 08-03-2017, 02:41 PM

Purchased a nice sunshade to protect the interior of my baby, after all its not just the delicate skin we should protect.

Mchilese · 08-03-2017, 07:32 PM

Oil change and tire rotation today. Headers coming soon!

Kendal0 · 08-03-2017, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali

Do you think that's a lasting solution? I am shaped like a silverback gorilla, so my butt fits in the seat fine, but my shoulders are as wide as the seat. If this is something that will give a lasting fix, count me in...

I think so yes. I saw a cutaway of the seat frame and the shoulder and side bolsters are sitting on a half circle tube. If trap the pointy part of the shoulder cushion and pull back, it bends that tube a bit and really opens up some space. I didn't bend it bay maybe 1/2 an inch back, but it feels so much better. I'll need a long road trip to see if I need to bend it anymore. They don't look any different to me, but I can feel that it moved.

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00NissanNinja · 08-04-2017, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by carsebuco

Hahah, that's exactly what happened to me. Ended up giving up for a few sandings or applications of Dr Colorchip for a few days.

Yeah someone recommended I get some dr colorchip but some of the chips will need leveling. At least my car is gray so it won't be in your face that it was touched up. But my god the rest of the car is pristine but the front bumper looks like it went through hell. It sucks because now I could easily get the front end clear bra but 4 years ago that wasn't the case...Modern day paint really really sucks.

broberg · 08-04-2017, 12:39 PM

Finally got time to install the armrest, used the template for the three guide pins and then used the frame to drill the other holes, worked great!

MJones_RB · 08-04-2017, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by broberg

Finally got time to install the armrest, used the template for the three guide pins and then used the frame to drill the other holes, worled great!

I did the same thing, can't imagine my car without an armrest now. Good job!

Prmspen · 08-06-2017, 02:16 PM

Installed the MTEC clutch spring. Wish I'd done it when I first got the car last year. It's a bit fiddly to install, but it makes a noticeable improvement.

GalloVecchio · 08-07-2017, 11:04 AM

Fortune 500 coilovers this past weekend.

norcalpb · 08-07-2017, 03:28 PM

Autocrossed yesterday for the first time with my 245/40/17 PSS tires. I thought I was going to be a grip king, but I was actually a drift king. I'm stage 2 UEL header but it was amazing how easily 2nd gear would kick out the rear end.

My max corner entry speed was much lower than I had anticipated, maybe due to the soft sidewalls of the PSS.

Bottom line is, with a 245 square setup you can still drift lol.

mrg666 · 08-07-2017, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by norcalpb

Autocrossed yesterday for the first time with my 245/40/17 PSS tires. I thought I was going to be a grip king, but I was actually a drift king. I'm stage 2 UEL header but it was amazing how easily 2nd gear would kick out the rear end.

My max corner entry speed was much lower than I had anticipated, maybe due to the soft sidewalls of the PSS.

Bottom line is, with a 245 square setup you can still drift lol.

Good to know, thanks! I was planning to switch to the same size from 225/45-17 after the car turned a little too playful with JRSC. I can't put as much power as I want on the road especially at the corners. But I can't do any larger than 245 with my 8" wide wheels. I'll see.

johan · 08-07-2017, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by norcalpb

Autocrossed yesterday for the first time with my 245/40/17 PSS tires. I thought I was going to be a grip king, but I was actually a drift king. I'm stage 2 UEL header but it was amazing how easily 2nd gear would kick out the rear end.

My max corner entry speed was much lower than I had anticipated, maybe due to the soft sidewalls of the PSS.

Bottom line is, with a 245 square setup you can still drift lol.

Yup, this is my experience with MPSS as well. Their limit is surprisingly low.

08-03-2017, 12:22 AM	#15891
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broberg Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Drives: 2017 BRZ Location: SWE Posts: 28 Thanks: 15 Thanked 21 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Finally got time to install the armrest, used the template for the three guide pins and then used the frame to drill the other holes, worked great! Attached Images __________________ // Pierre Broberg 2017 Subaru BRZ, Christal White Pearl Last edited by broberg; 08-04-2017 at 02:21 PM.

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