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C11GEN · 01-26-2018, 06:41 PM

Go for it bud! Theres no difference between the wrx and brz that makes one a rally car and the other a track car... So what most people run coilovers and spoilers! Lift that shit and put bad ass tires on it, but for the love of god do not drive it like lambo when it should be driven like a rally car.

Enjoy it, id be Psyc'd to see a different take on this car even though its nit my style and im going run coilovers and a big spoiler lol.

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ERA · 01-26-2018, 06:53 PM

buy this thing!

It's kinda still a BRZ?

Tcoat · 01-26-2018, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ERA

buy this thing!

It's kinda still a BRZ?

My wife would be all over that one!

JazzleSAURUS · 01-29-2018, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

My wife would be all over that one!

My wife has a Crosstrek, I have the BRZ. I'm pretty sure this is what would happen if the Crosstrek rear ended the BRZ lol...

Also, it's awesome. Offroad shooting brake. It's like the Africa rally 911 vs the shooting brake 458's.

Tcoat · 01-29-2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JazzleSAURUS

My wife has a Crosstrek, I have the BRZ. I'm pretty sure this is what would happen if the Crosstrek rear ended the BRZ lol...

Also, it's awesome. Offroad shooting brake. It's like the Africa rally 911 vs the shooting brake 458's.

Cross breeding.

Allch Chcar · 01-29-2018, 08:33 PM

There's nothing wrong with lifts on a BRZ. I'd still say wait and see. A good set of WINTER tires is probably going to be the best investment if you will drive when it's cold. The lift and bigger tires aren't going to protect you from moving speed bumps. The best defense is still the staid old ways of slow down in high traffic areas and especially at dawn/dusk and at night. The paint chips just from dust and road debris anyway.

I have checked to see if there is a road armor/rally armor sort of cattleguard. But all they have is brightly colored mudflaps. Because mudflaps are going to do anything for deer and debris... On second that, just get mudflaps.

Breadman · 01-29-2018, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ERA

buy this thing!

It's kinda still a BRZ?

WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT? brb going to light my eyes on fire

N234 · 12-31-2019, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by STV3

I had the unfortunate experience of testing my stock ride height FRS vs a very large raccoon when I was up in Vermont a few months ago. I was going a little over 70mph and long story short.....

FRS - 1
Poor raccoon - 0

Felt terrible about it but was glad to see there was absolutely no damage done to my car.

The factory ground clearance on these cars really isn't all that bad.

I had a similar experience back in 2014. I was doing about 120Kph with a stock ride height.
The raccoon put a hole in the bumper the size of a basketball. Plus my foglight, DRL, windshield washer fluid reservoir, and fenderliner all vanished with the critter.
Few thousand dollars in parts and labour, and it looked as good as new.

g e · 01-02-2020, 10:15 AM

Maybe get a WRX or VW GTI.

More clearance, turbo, good cruisers.

dodj · 01-03-2020, 09:46 AM

It's been two years now SMAXX, lets see some pics of your BRZ.

Just curious how it all turned out.

SmaxxSmith · 01-03-2020, 11:17 AM

Well, never did the body lift. It has 215/55-17 blizzaks on it right now. I definitely like the gearing and extra ground clearance better with the taller tires on it. Gonna look at some nice summer tires the same size for it. The blizzaks certainly are quite mushy. Maybe 18" rims to reduce that sidewall will help. I know snow tires are not as stiff by design though. Sorry but its filthified from snow/rain/slop.

Between house repairs and the engine on my truck going POP, haven't had the cash to really get in to too many changes yet. Especially with the taller tires, torque is needed more than ever!

And just for the record, I am SOOOOOO in love with this car!

Jordanwolf · 01-03-2020, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SmaxxSmith

Well, never did the body lift. It has 215/55-17 blizzaks on it right now. I definitely like the gearing and extra ground clearance better with the taller tires on it. Gonna look at some nice summer tires the same size for it. The blizzaks certainly are quite mushy. Maybe 18" rims to reduce that sidewall will help. I know snow tires are not as stiff by design though. Sorry but its filthified from snow/rain/slop.

Between house repairs and the engine on my truck going POP, haven't had the cash to really get in to too many changes yet. Especially with the taller tires, torque is needed more than ever!

And just for the record, I am SOOOOOO in love with this car!

That's not even that dirty. My car is currently a greyish brown. The colour underneath is black.

SmaxxSmith · 01-03-2020, 12:26 PM

Dadhawk · 01-03-2020, 01:27 PM

The redneck in me says "Hell yes"

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SmaxxSmith Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Drives: my18 brz Location: michigan Posts: 54 Thanks: 45 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well, never did the body lift. It has 215/55-17 blizzaks on it right now. I definitely like the gearing and extra ground clearance better with the taller tires on it. Gonna look at some nice summer tires the same size for it. The blizzaks certainly are quite mushy. Maybe 18" rims to reduce that sidewall will help. I know snow tires are not as stiff by design though. Sorry but its filthified from snow/rain/slop. Between house repairs and the engine on my truck going POP, haven't had the cash to really get in to too many changes yet. Especially with the taller tires, torque is needed more than ever! And just for the record, I am SOOOOOO in love with this car! Attached Images Last edited by SmaxxSmith; 01-03-2020 at 11:29 AM.

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C11GEN Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Drives: 2016 Scion FRS Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Go for it bud! Theres no difference between the wrx and brz that makes one a rally car and the other a track car... So what most people run coilovers and spoilers! Lift that shit and put bad ass tires on it, but for the love of god do not drive it like lambo when it should be driven like a rally car. Enjoy it, id be Psyc'd to see a different take on this car even though its nit my style and im going run coilovers and a big spoiler lol. Sent from my LG-H831 using Tapatalk

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