Re: Subaru BRZ / Toyota FRS / FT86 Chassis Related Tech
I don't think the tires are sacred, just that some may think you're not keeping with the spirit of the BRZ (low power, low grip). NO biggie. If everyone were on the same page when it came to cars we'd only be watching NASCAR.
I'm planning on increasing the tire grip anyways. But I'm keeping an eye towards minimizing weight gain at the wheels. Since I'm not looking to compete for points with the BRZ, 225/40-18 is looking like a good size for the weight.
I'm pretty much decided on the Enkei PF01 rims 18x7.5+45. Excellent weight for the cost and the offset will widen the track by 20mm.
But I'm currently undecided between three tire choices.
Dunlop Z1*specs are an obvious choice. Excellent grip and turn-in. But the heaviest at 25lbs. (Stock tire is 21lbs)
Hankook R-S3 has excellent grip, but softer turn-in feel and horrible wet characteristics. I wasn't all that happy with the R-S2's feel. But these are only 23lbs.
Continental ExtremeContact DWs are my third choice. Very good grip, excellent wet grip, but soft feel again. I have a set on my spec.B and they're great DD summer tires. But I think the BRZ deserves something a bit sharper. I'm considering these because they weigh in at a very light 21lbs.
In theory, adding 4lbs to the tire carcass would make a noticeable difference on a 200hp car. But what would your take be on 4lbs per tire on the BRZ?
Can't wait. A lot of people are interested in this.
I'll have to check that forum out. I try to keep my misspellings to a minimum.
Originally posted by Fair!
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I'm planning on increasing the tire grip anyways. But I'm keeping an eye towards minimizing weight gain at the wheels. Since I'm not looking to compete for points with the BRZ, 225/40-18 is looking like a good size for the weight.
I'm pretty much decided on the Enkei PF01 rims 18x7.5+45. Excellent weight for the cost and the offset will widen the track by 20mm.
But I'm currently undecided between three tire choices.
Dunlop Z1*specs are an obvious choice. Excellent grip and turn-in. But the heaviest at 25lbs. (Stock tire is 21lbs)
Hankook R-S3 has excellent grip, but softer turn-in feel and horrible wet characteristics. I wasn't all that happy with the R-S2's feel. But these are only 23lbs.
Continental ExtremeContact DWs are my third choice. Very good grip, excellent wet grip, but soft feel again. I have a set on my spec.B and they're great DD summer tires. But I think the BRZ deserves something a bit sharper. I'm considering these because they weigh in at a very light 21lbs.
In theory, adding 4lbs to the tire carcass would make a noticeable difference on a 200hp car. But what would your take be on 4lbs per tire on the BRZ?
I got a call yesterday from a shop that is having an open house on March 24th (COBB Tuning Plano - shop expansion) and they will have a BRZ on hand that day. I am going to scale the sh!t out of that car that day - corner weigh it with and without a driver, weigh the trunk junk, note the fuel level, and pull a wheel and take some more measurements. I might even have some 17x9" wheels that could possibly fit the car on hand to test with.
So that's as soon as I can scale this car. March 24th. Three weeks. They might even be on some streets by then - who knows. If I can get my hands on one sooner I'll post up, but look for real a BRZ "race weight" RIGHT HERE on the evening of March 24th.
So that's as soon as I can scale this car. March 24th. Three weeks. They might even be on some streets by then - who knows. If I can get my hands on one sooner I'll post up, but look for real a BRZ "race weight" RIGHT HERE on the evening of March 24th.
Yea, suspension tuning isn't as glamorous as engine tuning, but what good is a lot of power if you cannot put it to the ground? There are very few forums that have excellent suspension tuning threads... luckily there are two suspension based companies that post here, but this is still a small forum. For additional in depth suspension theory discussion with a large number of at least semi-knowledgeable users go to http://forums.corner-carvers.com/index.php... just read the new user guide first.
At least here you won't get tossed off the forum for misspelled words.
Thanks,
At least here you won't get tossed off the forum for misspelled words.
Thanks,
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