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Old 07-09-2012 | 08:14 PM
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Personally I think the only VALUABLE upgrade for a FRS/BRZ/STi would be a complete hub and brake conversion that would change it to 5x114.3.
Yeah that has been on my mind since the day I bought it. I plan on leaving that in the hands of LIC Motorsports. It's expensive for sure though. Someday when I have a few grand to do it I'll see if it's possible.
Old 07-09-2012 | 08:16 PM
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Got my parts today. Threw them on real quick before work.

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Old 07-09-2012 | 08:51 PM
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Old 07-09-2012 | 09:20 PM
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looking good, any plans in the future for wheels and suspension ?
Old 07-09-2012 | 09:45 PM
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I have yet to skip over this thread! Love what your doing with the car, it looks awesome.
Old 07-09-2012 | 10:31 PM
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Could you disconnect the sound creator?? Curious to see if it's really quite with out it....cant really take it off a new car at work..they probably wouldn't like that.. Loll
Old 07-09-2012 | 10:45 PM
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Wow! With the strut bar installed you can really see just how far back the engine sits. The engineers really nailed it on this one.
Old 07-09-2012 | 11:40 PM
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Thanks for the kind words guys, this car is my baby. Trying to do right by her haha


Originally Posted by 04caliwrx
looking good, any plans in the future for wheels and suspension ?
Wheels: I'm thinking about the new Rota D2-EX when they come out, not sure on color combo, but 17x8 or 8.5
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As for suspension, I'm thinking Cusco Street SpecA coils. I'll be getting probably all the Cusco braces eventually as well.

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Could you disconnect the sound creator?? Curious to see if it's really quite with out it....cant really take it off a new car at work..they probably wouldn't like that.. Loll
I could, but many shops have said it doesn't make a difference performance wise, and I like the sound of the engine when at WOT. Waiting on a good exhaust to decide on..
Old 07-10-2012 | 12:04 AM
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Got ya..just kinda curious to see if it was really noticeable in cabin...didn't know what to think after I figured out what it was aha...And then while at brz school, we couldn't drive the car so wasn't able to take it off there either =[.. ahah
Old 07-10-2012 | 12:30 AM
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I might mess with it some day, but for now I'll leave it be. I imagine it doesn't make a huge difference, but I'd rather hear a nice exhaust sound than the cams clacking away lol. So maybe taking it out would be better.

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I'm liking this brake master cylinder brace, give the pedel a frimer feel.
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Old 07-13-2012 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Alliedforces86
hmmm... I spy with my little eye...

Looking great my friend!!! How does that Master Cylinder brace feel under hard braking? Any difference? I have not had a chance to test one out, so just curious if you noticed a real difference.


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Old 07-13-2012 | 10:46 PM
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hmmm... I spy with my little eye...

Looking great my friend!!! How does that Master Cylinder brace feel under hard braking? Any difference? I have not had a chance to test one out, so just curious if you noticed a real difference.


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Thought you'd like that little touch of putting the card in the photo


I did notice a good difference Rick. I posted that picture on rallysports website for that product. Ive done that with everything I've bought from you guys so far, hope it helps potential buyers seeing actual pics of the parts in action.

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Old 07-14-2012 | 12:11 AM
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i think those wheels will really make that car pop! please keep this updated haha



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