Lowered, but want thoughts on rake. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DrDuquette · 03-31-2014, 02:20 PM

Here she is. Lowered. Looking at the rake. Kinda like it, but want you thoughts. Should I go lower in the rear? Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1396286445.723058.jpg
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ZionsWrath · 03-31-2014, 02:25 PM

hmm, rear looks stock front looks low. But looking at the rocker panel it looks level but maybe the shadow is messing with my [poor] vision.

Even wheel gap looks the best IMO, not sure if it will effect driveability though.

Yamajee · 03-31-2014, 02:28 PM

I seem to like the rake too, not that much of a rake but still lookin' good.

7thgear · 03-31-2014, 02:31 PM

how does it ride, does it feel bouncy front to rear (pitch)?

DrDuquette · 03-31-2014, 02:49 PM

Seems like an even ride. There is no change to the preload when lowering. The ride height is independent of the spring load. Fortune 500's and LCA back.

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BRZZZZZZZZZZ · 03-31-2014, 02:51 PM

I think it looks fine personally.

fooddude · 03-31-2014, 02:57 PM

I like rake..much better than saggy-butt or dead-body-in-trunk look.

Looks good tho

..but maybe a bit too much rake. Imo, .5" higher in the rear is perfect...or anywhere between .25"-.5"

Car should handle diff too. Rake has more oversteer, lighter rear, will turn more and a more squirrely/loose/happy rear.

btw...what rates did you get on your FA's?

DrDuquette · 03-31-2014, 04:13 PM

The rates that came stock with them.

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DrDuquette · 03-31-2014, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fooddude

I like rake..much better than saggy-butt or dead-body-in-trunk look.

Looks good tho

..but maybe a bit too much rake. Imo, .5" higher in the rear is perfect...or anywhere between .25"-.5"

Car should handle diff too. Rake has more oversteer, lighter rear, will turn more and a more squirrely/loose/happy rear.

btw...what rates did you get on your FA's?

Thanks. That is hilarious!! Dead!!

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BlueDubbinTDI · 03-31-2014, 04:26 PM

Lower the rear...

Jive Turkey · 03-31-2014, 04:27 PM

i love some rake, makes it VERY aggressive looking.

mrk1 · 03-31-2014, 04:42 PM

I love rake I also like to have car feel like it's standing on its toes not back on its heels. If that makes sense.

AdamBomb518 · 03-31-2014, 04:45 PM

I'm on air, so I can do whichever, but my "drive height" and laser alignment was set up for about 1/3 - 1/2" rake and it looks super angry. I love it. I'd say go a touch lower in the rear, maybe 1/4" or so? Hard to see in the picture.

fooddude · 03-31-2014, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrk1

I love rake I also like to have car feel like it's standing on its toes not back on its heels. If that makes sense.

yup..that's how I see it too lol

Rake = a lion about to pounce (or, a bunny rabbit about to pounce..haha)

Even or saggy butt = a lazy bulldog that wants to sit down, lay down, chill and eat some bones; or, wants to scratch its' behind on the carpet

03-31-2014, 02:31 PM	#4
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ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	hmm, rear looks stock front looks low. But looking at the rocker panel it looks level but maybe the shadow is messing with my [poor] vision. Even wheel gap looks the best IMO, not sure if it will effect driveability though.

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Yamajee Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Rocket Bunny'd GT86 Location: Dubai Posts: 556 Thanks: 68 Thanked 144 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I seem to like the rake too, not that much of a rake but still lookin' good.

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