BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter)
BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/13/21 11:47 a.m.

Oh, the joys of learning about a new platform. With Miatas and Porsches I generally know where to get the aftermarket parts and upgrades from, but I'm still trying to figure out who the good knowledgeable suppliers are for the BRZ. I spent some time on FT86Club, which seems to be fairly reasonable as non-GRM forums go, but some input from members of my "most trusted forum on the InterWebz" would be appreciated.

I know GoodWin Racing also does Frisbie parts and not only Mazda, plus there is Counterspace Garage who seem to be more on the track focused end. FTSpeed also appears to have a big presence, especially on YouTube.

Any recommendations?

mdshaw
mdshaw Reader
3/13/21 12:48 p.m.

Whichever JDM supplier that has the best deal on a K24A - RBB. devil

Furious_E (Forum Supporter)
Furious_E (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
3/13/21 3:02 p.m.

I've bought a few things from FTSpeed over the course of my ownership. No complaints so far, I'd recommend them.

BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter)
BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/13/21 3:21 p.m.
mdshaw said:

Whichever JDM supplier that has the best deal on a K24A - RBB. devil

I think you misspelled 20B or LS swap wink.

BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter)
BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/13/21 3:22 p.m.
Furious_E (Forum Supporter) said:

I've bought a few things from FTSpeed over the course of my ownership. No complaints so far, I'd recommend them.

Thanks, that's good to know. They do seem to offer a lot of variety, which I like.

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
3/13/21 3:25 p.m.

In reply to BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter) :

Did you read up on GRM's frisbee project? 

mdshaw
mdshaw Reader
3/13/21 3:39 p.m.

In reply to BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter) :

Anything but a Subaru motor. Can't believe they are considering a new more powerful version. 

BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter)
BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/13/21 3:40 p.m.

In reply to Appleseed :

Errrrrrr.

Good point, probably should dig through my collection.

BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter)
BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/14/21 10:13 a.m.

Read the three installments on the magazine's FR-S project. Not quite the direction I was planning to go into, though. Only way I get to go Cayman hunting with my driving skill level is if the Caymans are parked.

Any other recommendations for suppliers? Otherwise I'll probably just stick to CSG and FTSpeed for now.

rustomatic
rustomatic Reader
3/14/21 12:13 p.m.

Vorshlag offered the most compelling choice:  General Motors.

Pete. (l33t FS)
Pete. (l33t FS) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/14/21 12:28 p.m.
rustomatic said:

Vorshlag offered the most compelling choice:  General Motors.

I'm intrigued.  C5 bits bolt up to the hubs?  Or is this is another "lol brunouts LS swap durrr I don't like driving, just making lots of noise and tire smoke" things?

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
3/14/21 3:18 p.m.

In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :

You know you can modulate that, right? wink

Vracer111
Vracer111 HalfDork
3/14/21 3:36 p.m.

For nice track aero/thermal support/drivetrain parts specific to the platform check out Verus Engineering... bring $$$$ but they have done actual aero research with the platform - absolute quality parts.

Verus-Engineering

The forged clutch fork, brake cooling kit, and hood vents would be extremely recommended for one that sees lots of track use.

Also I like Radium Engineering for a few under hood things...

Radium Engineering

Pete. (l33t FS)
Pete. (l33t FS) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/14/21 3:38 p.m.
Appleseed said:

In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :

You know you can modulate that, right? wink

nope.  This baby is either idling or pedal in the front bumper.

In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :

I didn't know you had a Miata. 

z31maniac
z31maniac MegaDork
3/15/21 8:40 a.m.

Mike Kang at CSG. He has thousands of miles of track time in these cars and will be able to point you in the direction you want to go. Whether it's hard core track rat, dual-duty, or something just a bit more sporty for the road. 

z31maniac
z31maniac MegaDork
3/15/21 8:44 a.m.

With my 2015, I had an E85 tune, MXP cat-back, Ground Control coilovers, and 18x9.5 RPF1s and 255/35 Direzza Star Specs. 

The GC's were a bit short in on the rear, not enough travel to have it at the height I wanted. Which, I'll admit, was mostly about aesthetics. 

BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter)
BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/16/21 7:42 a.m.

In reply to z31maniac :

Thanks, I ordered a bunch of parts from them last night. I'm rather impressed with their communications so far, and hopefully should get the first batch of necessary parts pretty soon.

Rodan
Rodan Dork
3/16/21 8:51 a.m.

949 Racing is now making Xidas and a few other parts for the Twins.

parker
parker Reader
3/16/21 10:57 a.m.

In reply to Rodan :

What is Xidas?  Google told me micro devices.

 

BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter)
BoxheadTim (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
3/16/21 10:58 a.m.

In reply to parker :

Specific brand of coilovers that 949 Racing is known for.

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