Michigan BRZ/FRS Random Chat and spotted thread.

[dsgerbc]

Which class you're gonna run? I think I'm gonna get back to autox next season, currently looking to pickup some light 17x7 rims

[Sevs753]

I want to stay in (what used to be SCCA's) RTR class. I think it's C Stock now for our cars. I'm still very new to autox so I want to stay at least somewhat competitive. Going to get get some good tires (and a set of wheels to go with them) and some good brake pads and go from there.

[kask2_6.0]

If you do end up going with an 8" wheel the +35 will not stick out. My 17x8's are +42 and sit pretty far inboard of the fender. That's with 235/40's as well.

Doesn't RTR require stock wheel width?

[Sevs753]

Originally Posted by kask2_6.0

Doesn't RTR require stock wheel width?

It does. I've decided to look for some other wheels. I want to stay in RTR next year.

A side note, in case anyone missed it, Next year, RTR becomes Stock class. The BRZ/FRS is in C Stock. The Wheel rules were altered so we are allowed +/- 1in in wheel diameter and +/- 6(?)mm in offset from oem specs.

[Accurate Race Shop]

I run nitto nt05 in a 235 and they do pretty well but they are more of a track tire because they take a lot to get warmed up.

Sent from my Q10

[dsgerbc]

Originally Posted by Sevs753

and +/- 6(?)mm in offset from oem specs.

Yeap, it's 1/4inch, rounded.
Sadly there's very little out there in 17x7 +42 weighting less than 16-17lbs besides Tirerack's RPF1's, which I'm not a fan of.

[Sevs753]

This thread is feeling a little dead. Here's a photo to brighten it up!
Last photo from before I put it away for the winter.

[Accurate Race Shop]

I think it's running a little rich lol.

Sent from my Q10

[Sevs753]

This is why I don't like buying stuff from individuals. I'm trying to buy a set of wheels for my BRZ but the guy has apparently started to ignore my PM's once I asked how he wanted me to send payment.

[MI FR-S]

Installed mudguards this weekend.
Learned two things:
1.) I really want a heated garage
2.) I'm too old and worn out to be scrabbling around a garage floor in freezing temperatures

[captainzib]

So today was my first drive on stock tires in the snow. Who else here needs winter tires?

I'm searching craigslist and forums for take off oem subie wheels.

[Mac1235]

Just bought my tune for the ST to give it another ~40hp and to customize the torque I am getting per gear to get a little bit better power delivery to the road. I am already looking because that is what I do for 2015 though. Keep in mind I am keeping this ST for two years before I move on at least.

My short list of cars to look at for the future:
1. Used BMW M3, If anyone has good recommendations on good years for these. I am willing to spend like mid 20k for one. Maybe slightly more if it is something special.
2. 2015 BRZ if their power jump is good and if their ride/interior improve some to pacify the wife.
3. New Mustang, this might change though because I am reading a few lengthy reviews on it today while I am on the plane. I want to see what they have done to alleviate it straight line or die driving style.

Feel free to leave me some comments. Stuck in airport for another 2 hours because I fly out. Got to love the weather.

[eikond]

I've never been a Ford fan (other than the Ford GT of course), but I like the new Mustang. If they made it handle anywhere close to the BRZ I might be interested.


In other news.. I miss my BRZ already. I think I've had it in the garage for a month now (just under) and I already miss driving it.

I bought a shift ball for it. At some point I need to decide what exhaust I want to run next year. The next thing may be a tune.. I'm still not sure I fully trust the motor, so I have to decide if I want to risk voiding the warranty. Especially if they are talking about a power bump for 2015 models.. maybe I'll just leave my motor stock (other than intake filter and exhaust) and wait for a trade in on a 2015 model..

[eikond]

By the way.. found this deal online.. I'm really tempted to try this:
$199 for 6 laps on an oval track in a stock car.

http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals...z_adid=1638675