STX setup sharing thread (2021)

[ka-t_240]

I see no reason to put a non oem or oem type replacement in, being that we can not also do a flywheel.

When I had my clutch out when doing the throw out bearing last, the clutch was well over half life still, at that point my car had 5 full years of autox, and 5 years of tracking.

[smg1138]

Glad they changed the rule as some stock clutches can be garbage. Don’t see how a stronger clutch could be a performance benefit anyway. Not allowing a lighter flywheel makes sense though. Now realizing the Exedy Stage 2 is way overkill, but considering the Stage 1 just in case I ever go FI in the future. Then I can move to SM and not be competitive at all lol

[Brock H.]

Originally Posted by ka-t_240

General pics would be great.

Curious how they deal w/ the "space/height" in comparison to the whiteline using 2 different rubber bushings with 1 metal shaft.

The fronts were a single press-in piece with a metal shaft and 2 additional bushings flanking the main bushing. The rears where the standard 2 bushings with 1 metal shaft.



See product pic for reference (offset bushing shown).







Below pics are as installed, front then rear:

[Autoxer62]

Originally Posted by smg1138

What are you guys liking for ride height? I'm finding 13.25" (hub center to fender) to be the sweet spot for me. But I also daily drive my FRS so I can't get crazy low.

Reading a lot of other posts suggests these cars don't generally like too low, anyone else care to post their ride height? Measured fender to hub center is nice as it eliminates any variation due to tires.

--Bryan

[strat61caster]

949 specs, measured from the pinch welds to the ground;
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...&postcount=220

jives with what I've found, 25" fender to ground is as low as I want to go 1.5" lower then stock iirc, (24.7" tire, 12.65" from hub center to fender), I don't think you lose a ton of performance going higher then that, damper travel soaking up the bumps is more important.

[smg1138]

@strat61caster If not mistaken, I think that's actually closer to 2" lower than stock. According to the factory specs I've seen, the stock ride height is approximately 14 5/8" hub center to fender. At the end of the day though, if the front control arms don't go below parallel, it's probably not a huge deal. I've found 13.25" to be a pretty decent compromise for Autox and daily driving.

[e1_griego]

I'm at 12.75" hub to fender --- could probably stand to raise it a bit but meh.

Just under 25" ground to fender.

Car sits in the garage unless it's going to autocross so i'm less concerned about ride height.

[colobrio]

I'm at 13"; haven't had a reason to play around with it.

[smg1138]

@colobrio I was also at 13" for a pretty long time. Decided to raise up 1/4" during the off season for more ground clearance. Everything else aside, when it comes to pure aesthetics, I do think 13" is the perfect ride height. Just low enough to look like an aggressive sports car without getting into stance bro territory lol

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by smg1138

@strat61caster If not mistaken, I think that's actually closer to 2" lower than stock. According to the factory specs I've seen, the stock ride height is approximately 14 5/8" hub center to fender. At the end of the day though, if the front control arms don't go below parallel, it's probably not a huge deal. I've found 13.25" to be a pretty decent compromise for Autox and daily driving.

iirc oem coilovers put me at around 26.5" F and 26.75" R

Edit: https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30129

[colobrio]

Originally Posted by smg1138

@colobrio I was also at 13" for a pretty long time. Decided to raise up 1/4" during the off season for more ground clearance. Everything else aside, when it comes to pure aesthetics, I do think 13" is the perfect ride height. Just low enough to look like an aggressive sports car without getting into stance bro territory lol

I agree. If I were driving the car daily I would have to raise it a bit - it gets old going through every intersection in the neighborhood at 5mph and a 45 degree angle. But it looks just right to my eyes as is, and since I don't drive it around town that often, I can put up with it.Whether it would a little faster if raised or lowered a bit, I have no idea.

[Autoxer62]

I ordered some parts, I have a couple other projects ahead of this but I'm hoping to get parts on the car for events starting in late April or early May. I'm just going to do suspension/brakes for right now and do the engine work later.

Suspension:
- GReddy/KW V2 Coilovers 350/400
- Karcepts F / Mann rear sway bars
- SuperPro FLCA / URCA bushings
- SPC RLCA / Diftech bushings

Brakes:
- Hawk HPS 5.0 pads
- Goodridge SS brake lines
- RacerX MC brace

RPF1 17x9 35 w/A052 255/40 (barring some new super tire appearing, of course)

[PLX92]

First day on the A052's yesterday, impressive! Found myself running pressures 2-3psi lower than what I had been with the stones. Also surprised with how little heat they needed before providing confident grip (single driving in ~55* temps).

[Breezio]

Originally Posted by PLX92

First day on the A052's yesterday, impressive! Found myself running pressures 2-3psi lower than what I had been with the stones. Also surprised with how little heat they needed before providing confident grip (single driving in ~55* temps).

So what pressures did you end up at?
On my 255 A052's, I run 29 psi up front and 27 psi in the rear.