Few quick set up questions - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Im_SPEED · 08-23-2012, 01:49 AM

So i finally pulled the trigger and picking up a used frs. Going to jump right in and start my ST? Prep with coil overs and rims and tires im set on a 8" wheel running 245/40/17 or the 245/35 r1r. Im going with bc racing coil overs i loved them on my stc celica out od the box spring rates are 8k/8k sould i go custom like 8k/7k or what open to opinions. And second are the upgraded shift springs worth the extra 300$. And the most important question of them all what color numbers sould i run. Its a hot lava frs with a black roof. I have blue with silver outline now but i was thinking blackwith silver.

ayau · 08-23-2012, 01:52 AM

have you tracked the car yet? you'll want to know what the car's limits are before dumping money into it.

Im_SPEED · 08-23-2012, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ayau

have you tracked the car yet? you'll want to know what the car's limits are before dumping money into it.

Rubish.. i dont see the point if it changes when ever you start swaping parts and goofing with the alignment.

dsgerbc · 08-23-2012, 03:00 AM

obvious troll is obvious.
/ban

86_ZN6 · 08-23-2012, 03:14 AM

dont feed the troll!!!

celica73 · 08-23-2012, 08:29 AM

I'd go with the 8k rates until you know you want something different. Seems like as good a starting point as the next.

I doubt you want to shorten the gearing with the 245/35 tire, unless you plan to raise the redline or generally have tight courses in your region.

It's pretty clear the "troll" people don't actually read posts, or know what an "STC Celica" is. I'm coming from a 7th gen Celica myself - I got 12 great years (bought it in Oct '99) and a lot of autocross runs out of that car.

Im_SPEED · 08-23-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by celica73

I doubt you want to shorten the gearing with the 245/35 tire, unless you plan to raise the redline or generally have tight courses in your region..

Good point i always forget about the little detail. Never had to worry about that on the celica 64mph in second was always good enough.

mla163 · 08-23-2012, 09:21 AM

You bought a used 2013 FRS?

Im_SPEED · 08-23-2012, 09:35 AM

Yes got it from a friend of a friend it was good deal was holding out for a brz but it was a GOOD deal.

mla163 · 08-23-2012, 11:44 AM

If you are serious, read Scooby South's build thread.

R1Rs are the wrong tire. They are best on light cars. Look at RS3s, Starspecs or similar. You should get a wider wheel than 8" and as wide a tire as possible.

BC racing is crap IMO. I'd look at AST, KW, or whatever RCE is working on.

des · 08-23-2012, 12:19 PM

Did you buy Annie's car? Loved that black roof on it.

If you're coming from FWD, not sure I would touch anything except tires for a bit. Good luck!

ABQautoxer · 08-23-2012, 12:27 PM

I don't think anyone knows what spring rates for sure and naturally that will be affected by your sway bar strategy. You would still have a lot of other things to do to get power up and weight down.

Im_SPEED · 08-23-2012, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by des

Did you buy Annie's car? Loved that black roof on it.

If you're coming from FWD, not sure I would touch anything except tires for a bit. Good luck!

yes i bought Annie's car i havent seen it in person yet getting it Saturday but im sure it looks bad ass. and im thinking hard about doing what you are saying just holding off and run stock but rims and tires but i will still be lightly preped in an ST class.

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Originally Posted by mla163

If you are serious, read Scooby South's build thread.

R1Rs are the wrong tire. They are best on light cars. Look at RS3s, Starspecs or similar. You should get a wider wheel than 8" and as wide a tire as possible.

BC racing is crap IMO. I'd look at AST, KW, or whatever RCE is working on.

i have read that thread i got alot of good info off of it.
as for the R1R i mostly race on an old tri oval and the r1rs stick good to that surface and stick when they are right off the bat and you dont have to wait for them to get super hot like my old Kumho XS but im may go with rs3 next if i dont like the r1rs on this car. ok i will look into the other coilovers like is said the bc racing worked great on the Celica

thank you for your replays and not being concerned about the dietary habits of a mythical creature.

rice_classic · 08-23-2012, 03:36 PM

Annie and her car ADHD is famous. I sold her an Integra Type R a few years back, one of her very many.

08-23-2012, 01:49 AM	#1
Im_SPEED Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FRS hot lava Location: Oregon Posts: 151 Thanks: 9 Thanked 32 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Few quick set up questions So i finally pulled the trigger and picking up a used frs. Going to jump right in and start my ST? Prep with coil overs and rims and tires im set on a 8" wheel running 245/40/17 or the 245/35 r1r. Im going with bc racing coil overs i loved them on my stc celica out od the box spring rates are 8k/8k sould i go custom like 8k/7k or what open to opinions. And second are the upgraded shift springs worth the extra 300$. And the most important question of them all what color numbers sould i run. Its a hot lava frs with a black roof. I have blue with silver outline now but i was thinking blackwith silver.

08-23-2012, 12:27 PM	#12
ABQautoxer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2021 Supra / 2022 Tundra Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 659 Thanks: 60 Thanked 197 Times in 141 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't think anyone knows what spring rates for sure and naturally that will be affected by your sway bar strategy. You would still have a lot of other things to do to get power up and weight down. __________________ TomR

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celica73 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '13 BRZ / '11 Outback / '06 Tundra Location: Durham NC Posts: 510 Thanks: 6 Thanked 155 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd go with the 8k rates until you know you want something different. Seems like as good a starting point as the next. I doubt you want to shorten the gearing with the 245/35 tire, unless you plan to raise the redline or generally have tight courses in your region. It's pretty clear the "troll" people don't actually read posts, or know what an "STC Celica" is. I'm coming from a 7th gen Celica myself - I got 12 great years (bought it in Oct '99) and a lot of autocross runs out of that car.

08-23-2012, 09:21 AM	#8
mla163 Overthinking it Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ in CS Location: DC Posts: 271 Thanks: 27 Thanked 81 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You bought a used 2013 FRS?

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Im_SPEED Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FRS hot lava Location: Oregon Posts: 151 Thanks: 9 Thanked 32 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes got it from a friend of a friend it was good deal was holding out for a brz but it was a GOOD deal.

08-23-2012, 11:44 AM	#10
mla163 Overthinking it Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ in CS Location: DC Posts: 271 Thanks: 27 Thanked 81 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you are serious, read Scooby South's build thread. R1Rs are the wrong tire. They are best on light cars. Look at RS3s, Starspecs or similar. You should get a wider wheel than 8" and as wide a tire as possible. BC racing is crap IMO. I'd look at AST, KW, or whatever RCE is working on.

08-23-2012, 12:19 PM	#11
des Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Portland Posts: 131 Thanks: 33 Thanked 78 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did you buy Annie's car? Loved that black roof on it. If you're coming from FWD, not sure I would touch anything except tires for a bit. Good luck!

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rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,173 Thanks: 757 Thanked 4,208 Times in 1,808 Posts Mentioned: 78 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Annie and her car ADHD is famous. I sold her an Integra Type R a few years back, one of her very many.

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