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    Spring garage clean and I need to move on some parts from my now sold 2017 facelift BRZ

    OEM Catback exhaust. Removed after 2 years (16K miles) on the vehicle and boxed indoors £100

    OEM Front and rear discs and pads removed after 18months (14K miles) on the vehicle and boxed indoors £100

    Ohlins road and track front 40N/mm and rear 30N/mm coilover springs (approx 6 months on vehicle) boxed indoors £75

    Collect from near Anglesey Circuit, North Wales, Chester or South Manchester
     

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    I am running the Ohlins SUSMP21 coilovers with 5kg springs all round. They came with 40/30kg springs upon purchase in 2019 which I found a little soft on track.  As for ride comfort, set at a anywhere from midway to soft settings will have them riding AND handling way better than stock.

    Just be aware that the strut design makes fitting camber bolts nye on impossible, so to obtain any camber you are looking at top mounts.   I like many others have experienced the infamous Ohlins 'clonk' at low speeds over undulated road surfaces which is definitely related to the top mount to strut connection area https://www.gt86.org.uk/forums/forums/topic/8471-coilover-help-required/?tab=comments#comment-125547.

    I spent a great deal of time and money diagnosing the issue and assuming I had purchased damaged goods, the dampers were tested by Ohlins. They got a clean bill of health, and the top mounts were replaced FOC. The noise vanished once the stock mounts were fitted to the Ohlins struts, so the top mounts are where the noise originates. Saying that I also had some lovely Raceseng top mounts which were also ‘clunky’ at low speeds combined with the Ohlins struts.

    Obviously some NVH is to be expected on any coil over set up but the annoying noise I have experienced with these does cheapen the driving experience given that they are far more expensive than many other set ups which don’t suffer the same issue.

    Saying all of that the actual damping that can be obtained for both Road & Track is an excellent compromise IMO.  

     

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    On 4/30/2022 at 8:12 PM, Tf86 said:

    Any more progression Booboo? Your story sounds extremely similar to mine with a very prominent clunking noise when going slowly over slightly uneven road and small bumps. Similarly I can also recreate the noise by bouncing the front of the car.

    I also have the Ohlins SUSMP21 kit and the Ohlins adjustable top mounts. After many hours checking torques and trying to find any clues I took it up to Ohlins at Silverstone to get the shocks refurbished with new bushes (at expense) and it made no difference. Dyno showed shocks were fine.

    Since then I've gone back to stock top mounts and it's definitely lessened the noise, however I can tell it is still there. I think the stock top mounts dampen the noise with the rubber material in contact with the chassis, compared to the metal-metal contact of the ohlins. So it's more bearable to drive but not a long term solution as I know it's still there and I have no camber adjustment.

    ARB bushes seem fine but I haven't tried replacing these. Whiteline droplinks are fairly new also.

    This is an issue that several others have reported with the ohlins kit (perhaps no coincidence?) but no definitive answers that I've seen. I'm almost at the point of switching to alternative kits, but it seems such a shame to downgrade from the ohlins shocks and isn't necessarily a guaranteed fix.

    I might try sticking the Ohlins top mounts back on and try recording a video under the wheel arch to see if that can give any more clues.

     

     

     

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    Los

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    2017 (facelift) BRZ SE LUX manual in Mica Blue.
     
    This is the facelift model with much improved interior and includes Dual zone climate control air conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry/start, trip computer, power folding mirrors, USB sockets, MP3, Bluetooth, handsfree mobile connectivity with audio controls on a smaller steering wheel, 4.2 inch colour TFT screen with multi information display (fuel range, oil temperature, air temperature, g-force meter) Other improvements include front and rear LED lights with auto headlights, improved suspension tuning etc and new multiple traction control settings.
     
    Registered 31/03/17. Currently showing 35950 miles with FSH. Balance of 5 year warranty remaining. Subaru warranty until 31/03/22. MOT until 03/10/22.
     
    Comes with both original keys and original handbook. I purchased the vehicle on 12/2/18 and am the second owner after a Subaru UK sales director.
     
    The only consumables bar regular service replaced to date have been:
     
    • · OE front Anti Roll Bar Drop Links - Fitted Aug 20
    • Bosch S4 025 Car Battery 12V 60Ah Type 005R S4025 - Fitted March 21
     
    Service history
    03/10/17 10K mile carried out by Subaru UK Coleshill at 9971 miles
     
    11/10/18 20K mile carried out by Pinkstones Subaru Stoke at 19316 miles
     
    09/07/19 30K mile carried out by Tuned UK Wrexham at 25437 miles using Millers XF Longlife 0W20, OE Oil filter. Motel 660 Brake/Clutch fluid and Millers CRX LS75w90NT LSD Diff Oil
     
    11/08/20 40K mile carried out by Tuned UK Wrexham at 28782 miles using Millers XF Longlife 0W20, OE Oil filter and Cosworth air filter
     
    26/08/21 50K mike carried out by Tuned UK at 34478 miles using Millers EE Performance 0W20. OE Oil filter. Motel RBF660 brake/Clutch fluid and Millers CRX LS75w90 LSD Diff Oil
     
    The car comes with some excellent quality performance upgrades worth well over £5k when new which include:
     
    • Uprated DBA 4000 T3 slotted discs, Hawk HPS pads and braided lines
    • Pair of SPC fully adjustable camber rear lower control arms. Purchased late 2019
    • KCA435 Whiteline roll centre/bump steer correction kit
    • Cosworth air filter
    • ARK Performance SS GRIP catback exhaust. Polished Tip. Helmholtz designed so zero drone. Purchased October 2020
    • Cusco front strut brace including Brake cylinder brake stopper. Anodised blue
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    Vehicle is in excellent condition. Last detailed in August. The diamond cut wheels are unmarked and all tyres have between 5- 6mm tread left
     
    The car has currently got a private plate on which will be removed prior to a sale.
     
    Smoke and pet free
     
    Located in North Wales but viewing can be made in Chester or South Manchester by arrangement
     
    £17750

     

     

     

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    2021 JDM Work Emotion Ultimate Kiwami in Ashed Titan Bronze 18x8.5 wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 245x35x18 XL tyres

    Wheel PCD 5x100 offset ET38. 

    Unmarked as new condition.  Wheels were protected with Gtechniq C5 wheel armor before use

    Imported Spring 2021 direct from Japan and tyres fitted in August 2021.  Fitted on the vehicle for just one week but a change of plan means they are no longer required

    No postage offered. Would prefer collection only with prior arrangement from either North Wales, Chester or South Manchester, however you are welcome to arrange you own courier but wheels and tyre are not packaged.

    Wheels alone cost £1400 and the tyres £500

    Save a 3-5 month wait from Japan and £300

     

    £1600

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    Before these go on Fleabay etc I have up for sale four Matt Black Rota TItan's in 17x9 5x100 ET42 currently fitted with 245x40x17 PS4's

    These are a comparitively light wheel for their dimensions and lighter than the stock 17x7's

    I purchased these new, so I know they have zero issues.  There is a small stone chip on one wheel and two teeny weeny ones on two anothers but other than that they are in great condition.  Tyres have approx. 3mm of tread left. Two have a bit more life.  No punctures or repairs.  Valves are standard and not TPMS.  Rota wheel centres are included.

    Looking for £500

    I have no way of packaging them, but you are welcome to organise your own courier

    Would prefer collection.  Based in North Wales but could get them to Chester or South Manchester with prior arrangement

     

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    I've recently tyred the same size wheel and it took me a while to decide. First thing up is recommended sized tyre width for the wheel. 225 is min and 255 your max.  Rolling radius is next up.  Enter stock sizes then ones you would prefer to check differences in this example website    https://www.tyresave.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator/

    I discounted the 225 from the off and although they would have been the lightest and most playable set up I figured the stretch would be too much

    Having already ran a 245 on a 17x9 wheel  (245x40x17)  I fancied going down to a 235 to reduce not only width but weight.  Unfortunately matching a 235x40x18 to the stock size means running a 20mm larger rolling radius which I personaly didn't fancy.  In the end I went 245x35x18 which is only a 4mm difference.  Tyre choice Michelin PS4 as I had already run a set on the car and liked them.

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    Recording in Gwrych castle in 1988 well before it was sadly left to vandalism, rot and ruin. Although it is recently being restored to its almost former glory and anyone who watches too much TV will know it as the current home of 'Im a celebrity get me out of here'

    I still have the white kit although I play something a little more civilised these days

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    38 minutes ago, Church said:

    My advise would be driving without them. They are only there to simplify a bit putting on. They do nothing once wheel properly torqued down. If you are ok with slightly less convenient putting wheel on, there is no drawback with driving w/o them.

    Hi Church. I've read conflicting info ref the negative effects of not using them but agree,  mounting and removing would be far easier and less likely to result in damage to the locating holes of the wheels or nuts with some fitted and would prefer to have a set on.

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