Parts Shop MAX : Forum / topic http://www.partsshopmax.com/ en-gb 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 maxusa@nospam.com hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Im about to pick one of these cars up and get to work on development. First up, knuckles. UNfortuantely these f**kers are cast so there will be no reliable welding modification for roll center.The knuckle has to be replaced with a new aftermarket piece for that. Fortuneately they are thick so you can just redrill and reface the steering arm for more angle when combined with an aftermarket rod end type tie rod end with straight shank. Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Hollywood simply amazing !! Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA Mega measuring session on the FRS went down. This thing has some major issues with getting lowered. Don't plan on getting a set of coilovers only and rolling around town looking all gangstaa. This thing needs a full suite of modifications to overcome some obstacles! 1. rear coilovers are still too high even with the shortest damper. 2. the axle angle sucks. 3. the knuckles cant be welded. Luckily we are on the case and we will offer new drop knuckles, solid sub frame riser, solid diff riser, all arms and rods, and coilovers. It will require some grinding and welding on the sub frame. 4. The wheel wells are rather narrow so I think if there is lots of steering angle and power that needs to be put to the ground or just a low offset wheel is desired for looks, the body will need to go wider and we will have the adjustable arms to accommodate a wider stance.Update - First proto test fit is adjustable wheel spacers. This is a different spec than any of our other applications 5x100 56.1 center bore. Looks like it needs 20mm to flush the rear wheels or 22mm to stick the OEM tires wheel lip protector edge out. ~ Please note the OEM nuts cant be used with slip on spacers, the last few mm of the nut has no threads, and slipping on a spacer to the OEM studs does not leave much thread either so upgrade the nuts when you use spacers. ~ THIS CAR USES 12x1.25 thread lugs/nuts UNLIKE ANY OTHER CAR SOLD BY TOYOTA! Jeez. You know it needs this!Sorry Mr Axle = (you know were here puttin in mad work !List of the goods in process~ Coilovers~ FLCA~ Sub frame Risers~ Solid Diff Risers~ RLCA~ Trac rod~ Toe rod~ RUCA~ Super steering angle knuckles~ Rear drop knuckles Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Hollywood this is going to be rad!! Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Flipzide looking forward to seeing all the parts you guys develop for these cars! Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA The process of the subframe bushing removal starts with slicing off the rubber that will bounce back your knock-out forcenext, get a huge socket or a 2&1/4" pipe and beat out the old bushings. support the underside firmly with woodYou can see the diff front mounts have a top and bottom half. Be careful not to stab the old bushing when knocking it out because its filled with OIL!The rear solid diff mounts weld into the subframe.Two of the subframe bushings are recessed when you put them in place. this is your guide to grind the top flush for maximum subframe rising.After the grinding...This is the rear coilover, installed here with our shortest damper, and its MAXed out, so in the production version we will let the spring touch the top plate directly to give some more low range ride height adjustmentSubframe is put back in place...Diff mounts back in place with aftermarket riser installed...You can see the the SF rising leaves an opportunity to shorten the exhaust hangers by the amount of the airgap shown below, to keep the pipe from scraping the ground. Front coilover prototypes PRO version Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA still not low enough for us after the above mods.so we made the rear lower control arm so it lets the car drop an additional 40mmthats more like it Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA so at this point we have the wheel spacers in stock and the coilover stock is about 4-5 weeks away. Bushings and RLCA to follow. Current development efforts are being applied to front angle and rear drop knuckles and other arms / rods. Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Hollywood so basicly its going to be a bitch to get this thing super low huh ? or are you working on a dif damper size and spring size to go lower without maxing out?? either way this is inspiring stuff right here bud. love it Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA no we dont want to make lengths smaller, dont want to compromise stroke and ride quality. Its really good right now. Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Hollywood cool. think we need some rolling video of this thing killin the san deezie area.... Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA future RLCA sneak peek:Lowers the car in the rear by dropping the rear coilover lower mounting point 25-40mm depending on which bolt hole you use. (thats the major challenge on FRS/BRZ) Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 2point0 Dan at MAX USA wrote ...~ Please note the OEM nuts cant be used with slip on spacers, the last few mm of the nut has no threads, and slipping on a spacer to the OEM studs does not leave much thread either so upgrade the nuts when you use spacers. -----------Hey guys! Just curious about the lug nut thing. I plan on getting some spacers (I'll call you soon about this, Dan). My thought is to get one full kit (pair) and use at least the 15mm bolt-on for the rear and whichever of the slip-on spacers will work in front with the stock studs. I'm not using stock lug nuts, they're Project Kics. What about the shape of the stock nuts was an issue? Is it that the taper doesn't reach far enough down the hole to grab more threads?I'd be fine rockin your nuts if mine won't do the trick. Hehe.These be my nuts:Thanks-Matt V (blue BRZ...now with white 5zigens!) Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA The stock nuts and maybe some others are not fully threaded to the end of the taper point. Even our nuts are chamfered on the inside diameter near the end which kills one thread but makes it easy to start catching the threads on the stud. Basically no matter the nut, count the turns after the nut engages, you should have 5 turns or more if they are aluminum nuts. If you start with the 15mm, there is no problem with small stud length but you do need to check the tightness of the bolt on spacer after driving on them. Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 2point0 Thanks, Dan. I need to measure again. I might even do a 15mm for the front anyway. Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Hollywood dude those arms are so on point. love the direction this thing is heading. Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA Front end parts set for MASSIVE ANGLE and custom alignment settings. Available now for $1700 one off style .... or in XX months? later we may be able to produce in quantity to drop the price to $1100.Front end parts set includes:Spherical bearing jointed adjustable Front lower control arm & tension rod with clamping rod end receivers, sway bar links, bump stops, spherical bearing CrMo inner & outer tie rod, rack offset adapters, angle modification on your knuckle, sub frame reinforcement plate, high angle top plate spherical bearing spacer for max coilover owners.What you need to do:1. Send us your factory knuckles Parts Shop MAX USA220 Engel Street Escondido CA 920292. Inquire about the price with shipping. dan©poweredbymax.net Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA Production parts arrived. Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA New batch of RLCA arrived ~ finish is 3 stage paint. Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA Angelo's car on the MAX coilovers and RLCA Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA Traction and Toe Rods are coming. Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA hand brake install Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA Here is the lines and fittings kit we will be producing for the FRS BRZ in line hand brake for single rear caliper. If you need the lines and fittings before our release, you can piece a set together (pictured below) using the following earls part numbers:1 966304 -4 90* swivel4 989544 m10 1.0 felale > -4 male1 981504 -4 male > -4 male pack of 2 2 993804 -4 T1 501902 -4 > -3 males pack of 22 9919BFE m12 1.0 male > -4 male (you have to cut this m12 side short and seal on aluminum crush washers)1 64191914 -4 ss braided brake line1 600003 -3 ss braided brake line 44 inches long2 600103 -3 female hose ends1 600003 -3 braided brake line 57 inches long1 600143 compression -3 hose to -4 female thread hose end fitting2 966303 -3 90 degree swivels for hand brake master-3 crush washer for hand brake master-4 crush washer for hand brake master The difference here in the earls setup is the -4ss braided line, versus the set we are producing that will use the OEM short hardline. This is because Earls does not make a m12 1.0 FEMALE fitting required to use the OEM hardline, therefore you have to replace everything straight to the OEM master to use their m12 1.0 MALE. Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA The Super Angle front end parts set will be shown next month at Tokyo Auto Salon 2015 and inventory will arrive in USA by March. Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA closeup of the super angle kit's production rackspacer with black EPD coating Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA Production sample preview: One piece CNC billet toe arm with copper anodizing We should see some stock in a couple of months for this and the new traction rod. Thanks for waiting!! Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA New stock arrived!FRS BRZ GT86 Toe RodOne piece CNC billet aluminum toe arm with copper anodizing ~Low torque PTFE lined maintenance free bearings ~Clamping adjustment~CrMo Taper FRS BRZ GT86 Traction ArmAllows you to center the rear wheel which grinds into the rear bumper if the car is lowered on the stock traction rod. ~Japan DOM steel ~TIG welded ~Laser bracket ~Low torque PTFE lined maintenance free bearing ~Clamping adjustments ~3 stage copper flake paint Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 irax Wish you guys could figure out the RUCA and make those Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA we certainly will figure out the rear upper arm because its redesign is essential to replace this stock item with a version that suits~ very low cars, ~ a drop knuckle &~ the 1000hp axles we have in our V-86 Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA Sneak Preview: Super angle knuckle with 45mm Roll center & Z32 caliper mounting option (legacy gt rotor) Re: Scion FRS Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86 http://www.partsshopmax.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?10166 2024-03-29T01:55:56+00:00 Dan at MAX USA Detailed install photos and tips for the Parts Shop MAX GT86 BRZ FRS Super Angel front end kit: