Element Tuning Raven Black FRS Track Build - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Rick Boxx · 06-11-2012, 05:47 PM

That was awesome Phil! Glad to see you got your car.

Can't wait to see what you make outta that thing! :happy0180:

Chris K

ultra · 06-11-2012, 05:52 PM

Holy Kaw!

That's some pretty serious company for a stock, sub $30k car on Hoosiers to be living with. Nice driving too.

I had a similar power steering issue on my MKV Golf R32 whenever I tracked it with R888s on it. All steering assist would just vanish out of nowhere near the end of sessions. Still had control but yesss...literally required two hands to turn the wheel in those cases. Not fun.

I'm hoping that it isn't an incurable or recurrent problem with the FR-S/BRZ, given that it's supposed to be a track-oriented car and especially given how tempting you've just made it to go and stick some big R comps on.

Element Tuning · 06-12-2012, 06:04 PM

Here's the video on day two when I was pushing harder to break into the 1:39s but the track was just too hot and my tires too wasted. I chase a Ferrari 458 Challenge for about 1 second (LOL) and pass a CTS-V track car on my way to spinning out.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKlWAKGmRC8"]Element Tuning FRS Spin at Whelen USTT 2012 NJ - YouTube[/ame]

Thanks,
Phil Grabow

ultra · 06-12-2012, 06:58 PM

Like a Boss.

kanundrum · 06-12-2012, 07:21 PM

Oh wow in maryland.

why did you go for 18's and not 17's as 17's have more weight advantage?

Element Tuning · 06-12-2012, 09:32 PM

These are the race wheels and tires from our Unlimited Sti so it was what was sitting in the race trailer

kanundrum · 06-12-2012, 10:00 PM

Free! Good enough reason =D

ihaskrayon · 06-12-2012, 10:00 PM

It's quite impressive that you can keep up with these guys through the turns. Too bad it's too slow to keep up in the straights. Great driving!

MarkRacerX · 06-13-2012, 01:52 AM

Nice Job , Thanks for sharing !!

Element Tuning · 06-13-2012, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihaskrayon

It's quite impressive that you can keep up with these guys through the turns. Too bad it's too slow to keep up in the straights. Great driving!

I know. They won't know what hit them when we start running suspension and downforce! The DF will have to wait until we have more power though.

And yet another set of wheels. I really like how this looks. My street setup prior was the 18x8.5 SSR (may have said they were 8 but they are 8.5). These were off my Legacy GT and I wanted to fit them so I could hone in better on my final wheel diameter, width and offset.

These wheels are Rota T2R 18x9.5 ET38 with Goodyear GT something in a 225/45-18. They are taller in diameter because the LGT has really large wheel arches and it fills them in better. Since this car isn't lowered yet these do the same thing here. For the front to fit a 5mm spacer was needed (there was maybe .5mm clearance without).

Loving how this looks!

kanundrum · 06-13-2012, 01:40 PM

Was thinking about Rotas but I want to drive at least a little in the city and don't want them destroyed. Thinking about RPF1's and some Z1 Star Specs.

Element Tuning · 06-13-2012, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanundrum

Was thinking about Rotas but I want to drive at least a little in the city and don't want them destroyed. Thinking about RPF1's and some Z1 Star Specs.

We run Rota on the race car and while about 2 pound heavier than the Volk Prodrives I used to run they are up to the task. For the price, a good quality wheel but choose ones that have lots of spokes as they will be stronger so think T2R or DPT. Now they are not as strong as the Volks I had, but I have taken some serious 120+ mph curbs and offs while racing and they stayed true. I finally tweaked one when I hit and embankment and flipped. They are of similar strength to Enkie which isn't forged either but both a good options.

I do think if anyone is staying NA then the lightest overall combo you can get that fits your budget will be the right choice. Don't forget to check tire weights also as they vary by a large margin.

Dunlop Star Specs are really good also as I raced with those on our "Street" class WRX.

Element Tuning · 06-15-2012, 12:10 PM

I figure if I can't make a ton of power I better at least sound like I am while racing this weekend at Hyperfest (Summit Point Raceway)

3" Stainless Steel Cat-Back Eliminator. Sounds mean!

SnapOv3st3r · 06-15-2012, 12:41 PM

Looking good...

06-11-2012, 05:52 PM	#30
ultra Curious cat. Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 86 GT base M/T - Red Location: Dubai Posts: 775 Thanks: 840 Thanked 383 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Holy Kaw! That's some pretty serious company for a stock, sub $30k car on Hoosiers to be living with. Nice driving too. I had a similar power steering issue on my MKV Golf R32 whenever I tracked it with R888s on it. All steering assist would just vanish out of nowhere near the end of sessions. Still had control but yesss...literally required two hands to turn the wheel in those cases. Not fun. I'm hoping that it isn't an incurable or recurrent problem with the FR-S/BRZ, given that it's supposed to be a track-oriented car and especially given how tempting you've just made it to go and stick some big R comps on. __________________ 2013 Toyota 86 GT M/T 2009 Renault Clio Sport R27 Team F1 Edition (sold) 1991 Mazda MX5 Miata (sold) 2007 Mitsubishi Evo 9 RS (sold) 2006 VW Golf R32 (sold)

06-12-2012, 06:58 PM	#32
ultra Curious cat. Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 86 GT base M/T - Red Location: Dubai Posts: 775 Thanks: 840 Thanked 383 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Like a Boss. __________________ 2013 Toyota 86 GT M/T 2009 Renault Clio Sport R27 Team F1 Edition (sold) 1991 Mazda MX5 Miata (sold) 2007 Mitsubishi Evo 9 RS (sold) 2006 VW Golf R32 (sold)

06-12-2012, 07:21 PM	#33
kanundrum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 5,364 Thanks: 2,704 Thanked 3,016 Times in 1,711 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Oh wow in maryland. why did you go for 18's and not 17's as 17's have more weight advantage? __________________ Ive spent most of my life racing... The rest I just wasted

06-12-2012, 10:00 PM	#35
kanundrum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 5,364 Thanks: 2,704 Thanked 3,016 Times in 1,711 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Free! Good enough reason =D __________________ Ive spent most of my life racing... The rest I just wasted

06-13-2012, 01:52 AM	#37
MarkRacerX Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 12' Evo X , prior 1st 86 FR-S Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 545 Thanks: 697 Thanked 176 Times in 72 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice Job , Thanks for sharing !! __________________ Autocross & Drift = my Anti Drug!! I have Car A.D.D prior few: 12' Evo GSR, 13' FR-S, 11' STi, 08' 135i, 07' 335Xi, 08' STi, 04' 350Z, 04' STi, 02' WRX. 96' GSR, 04' SE-R/SpecV

06-11-2012, 05:47 PM	#29
Rick Boxx Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Location: MD Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That was awesome Phil! Glad to see you got your car. Can't wait to see what you make outta that thing! :happy0180: Chris K

06-12-2012, 06:04 PM	#31
Element Tuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Hydra EMS Powered FRS Raven Black Location: Maryland Posts: 839 Thanks: 54 Thanked 1,020 Times in 365 Posts Mentioned: 61 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Here's the video on day two when I was pushing harder to break into the 1:39s but the track was just too hot and my tires too wasted. I chase a Ferrari 458 Challenge for about 1 second (LOL) and pass a CTS-V track car on my way to spinning out. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKlWAKGmRC8"]Element Tuning FRS Spin at Whelen USTT 2012 NJ - YouTube[/ame] Thanks, Phil Grabow

06-12-2012, 09:32 PM	#34
Element Tuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Hydra EMS Powered FRS Raven Black Location: Maryland Posts: 839 Thanks: 54 Thanked 1,020 Times in 365 Posts Mentioned: 61 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	These are the race wheels and tires from our Unlimited Sti so it was what was sitting in the race trailer

06-12-2012, 10:00 PM	#36
ihaskrayon The Comedian Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Location: Irvine Posts: 969 Thanks: 94 Thanked 642 Times in 266 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's quite impressive that you can keep up with these guys through the turns. Too bad it's too slow to keep up in the straights. Great driving!

06-13-2012, 01:40 PM	#39
kanundrum Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Laurel, MD Posts: 5,364 Thanks: 2,704 Thanked 3,016 Times in 1,711 Posts Mentioned: 106 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Was thinking about Rotas but I want to drive at least a little in the city and don't want them destroyed. Thinking about RPF1's and some Z1 Star Specs. __________________ Ive spent most of my life racing... The rest I just wasted

06-15-2012, 12:10 PM	#41
Element Tuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Hydra EMS Powered FRS Raven Black Location: Maryland Posts: 839 Thanks: 54 Thanked 1,020 Times in 365 Posts Mentioned: 61 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I figure if I can't make a ton of power I better at least sound like I am while racing this weekend at Hyperfest (Summit Point Raceway) 3" Stainless Steel Cat-Back Eliminator. Sounds mean!

06-15-2012, 12:41 PM	#42
SnapOv3st3r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 400whp Scion tC Location: TN Posts: 1,310 Thanks: 676 Thanked 323 Times in 213 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looking good...

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