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Conscript said:
A lightweight flywheel and prop shaft must increase the engine response a fair bit. Is it still comfortable to drive in traffic though? I guess the revs drop off more easily.
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Only dealt with a bit of traffic at Japfest, luckily haven't had to deal with anymore. I chose the Exedy as it was one of the heavy lightweight flywheels
 
Grblue86 said:
It is the gt86 one Jianlun. It is from the driveshaft shop, I got it a couple of years ago but just installed it now. After buying it on a whim I was not sure I would ever install it as I read some horror stories about them breaking or causing lots of vibration as well as not making a significant performance improvement but I had to try it as I will never get that money back
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Ah! So it fits! Ok! Thanks!!!
 
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Grblue86 said:
Oh man it's been a good while since I updated this. The list is too long to recall, these are the latest:

- MeisterR ZetaSport Coilovers
- Whiteline rear roll bar link
- MCA suspension traction mod v2
- GR86 performance package rear disk brakes, dust shields and ICP calipers.
- carbon fiber prop shaft
- Exedy lightweight flywheel
- Cusco steering rack brace
- STI steering rack bolts
- Dunlop sport max2 tires
- STI trans mount
- Weir performance 4.56 Final ratio
- Whiteline diff bushings
- Cusco rear upper control arms
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How do you rate the MeisterR ZetaSport coilovers? I'm thinking about going for these hoping for a bit more composure at the rear end on bumpy B-roads. Already have the MCA traction kit but it's not enough. I guess you have 5kgf/mm springs all round? Does that make the ride even more choppy or is the damping really that much better at keeping things under control as they claim?
 
MTBMartin said:
How do you rate the MeisterR ZetaSport coilovers? I'm thinking about going for these hoping for a bit more composure at the rear end on bumpy B-roads. Already have the MCA traction kit but it's not enough. I guess you have 5kgf/mm springs all round? Does that make the ride even more choppy or is the damping really that much better at keeping things under control as
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MTBMartin said:
How do you rate the MeisterR ZetaSport coilovers? I'm thinking about going for these hoping for a bit more composure at the rear end on bumpy B-roads. Already have the MCA traction kit but it's not enough. I guess you have 5kgf/mm springs all round? Does that make the ride even more choppy or is the damping really that much better at keeping things under control as they claim?
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I am ashame to say that I do not remember the spring rate. But you may be correct, it was not far off from oem.
Damping wise it is better yes and you can go soft or hard on it. For a track oriented car you will want higher sprint rates though.

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I only get it on track once a year on average (anti-clockwise tracks or if it's wet!), so on-road behaviour is more important for me. Obviously depends on damper settings but would you say B-road ride quality is better / same / worse with the MeisterRs?
 
MTBMartin said:
I only get it on track once a year on average (anti-clockwise tracks or if it's wet!), so on-road behaviour is more important for me. Obviously depends on damper settings but would you say B-road ride quality is better / same / worse with the MeisterRs?
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I think is better honestly but I am no driving god
 
AEG86 said:
I like your bonnet vent.

How are you finding the revised final drive, seeing as you've had it fitted for a while..
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I love the final drive. It changes the character of the car, more mechanis noise and whine, eager to acelerate. In Bedford GT circuit I dont need to go down to 2nd gear. 3rd,4th and 5th.

It is less friendly for conmuting, being on traffic and long journeys but for B roads is excellent.

It is likely my favourite mod
 
Grblue86 said:
I love the final drive. It changes the character of the car, more mechanis noise and whine, eager to acelerate. In Bedford GT circuit I dont need to go down to 2nd gear. 3rd,4th and 5th.

It is less friendly for conmuting, being on traffic and long journeys but for B roads is excellent.

It is likely my favourite mod
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Oh love how that sounds, adding more character to the car. What rpm does it sit at in 6th at 70mph? Can you expand on the behavior in "traffic"?

Thanks for your insights.
 
AEG86 said:
Oh love how that sounds, adding more character to the car. What rpm does it sit at in 6th at 70mph? Can you expand on the behavior in "traffic"?

Thanks for your insights.
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70 is just below 3.5krpm
in traffic you are changing gears more often. I often shift into 4th for 30mph. So, if you have a long journey with traffic coning to a top in 20-30 zone limits you will be changing more gears than before whilst enjoying a bit of whine but not that much
 
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