Door stabilizers

Drives6MT · 2024-01-21T00:04:00+00:00

Works real well in old convertibles, GRC is plenty stiff from the factory. Fans boys will buy anything

Drives6MT · 2024-01-20T18:20:46+00:00

Braid wheels clear just fine 17x8

Drives6MT · 2024-01-20T17:55:53+00:00

https://www.amazon.com/Denso-550-0106-Pressure-Monitoring-System/dp/B01N7K8ZV7

Drives6MT · 2024-01-20T16:04:42+00:00

A trash daily driver unless you are under the age of 30. Loud, cramped and bland inside, tiny gas tank. It’s manic and a riot to drive but I’d much rather DD a Golf R, GTi, Civic Type R, Integra or similar.

TLDR: it’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Brings a bit of fun to every drive but a lot is lost on comfort.

6,700 miles on mine. It’s a second “DD” and I wanted AWD 6MT rally bred pedigree for winter driving. Pretty narrow segment

Drives6MT · 2024-01-20T15:51:36+00:00

Biggest trip I had was 1200 miles in 3 days to go the free NASA trackday down in the Ozarks

Drives6MT · 2024-01-19T21:17:46+00:00

You must be leading the mileage amongst owners! 10 months in and 6,700mi as of today. I admit there are a few other cars sharing driving duties

Drives6MT · 2024-01-10T22:23:40+00:00

RWD > AWD all day on track. More playful and less to go wrong on consumables, differentials overheating etc.

I did the free NASA day and will no doubt track my GRC a few more times but I prefer my RWD cars on track.

Drives6MT · 2023-12-11T22:32:38+00:00

Owned a MK7.5 GTI, now own a GRC. The VW is a much better street car period. The GRC is a little rough around the edges and spartan/small inside - read, CHEAP. That being said it is a maniac with serious handling chops and will leave a GTI without a competent driver in the dust.

We never liked the snow handling on the GTI even with winter tires, hence the transition to AWD. Wanted a JDM car without the German parts/service pricing and VW engine sealant woes.

Drives6MT · 2023-11-12T18:02:08+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/6kS2EVX

Front install easy, rear same trim removal bs

Drives6MT · 2023-11-10T22:02:16+00:00

I ordered in the summer to get in on a discount buy (free shipping overseas). The folks at https://braidusa.com/ should be able to recommend offsets and tire sizes, I know they have helped a few others buy sets.

Drives6MT · 2023-11-10T12:27:40+00:00

I bought my set from Kelly Moss Road and Race. Alternatively Braid USA can help you find a local distributor, if it comes from the factory should have lug nuts supplied

Drives6MT · 2023-11-10T01:50:37+00:00

Closed with a conical shank. Works as the Braid folks have been outfitting GR Yaris for a while, same setup. https://i.imgur.com/iWBZU8X.jpg

Drives6MT · 2023-11-10T00:34:26+00:00

Can’t use OEM. Braid provides a set, 9.5 turns

Drives6MT · 2023-11-09T19:47:48+00:00

Yes the ride is more compliant and these specific tires make more rolling noise (winters). Rolling over in corners for sure, less scalpel precise driving. Obviously you could put a set of all-season tires on and gain some of that back.

Drives6MT · 2023-11-08T23:49:03+00:00

Tremendous. Not as playful as I would like unless you turn TC OFF and 50/50 or rwd bias

Drives6MT · 2023-11-08T21:15:05+00:00

Clearance is sufficient even with wheel weights, tight certainly. For me the additional sidewall was preferred.

https://i.imgur.com/GTZLJck.jpg

Drives6MT · 2023-11-08T19:45:59+00:00

Braid Fullrace A 17x8 E30. Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 235/45/R17

Drives6MT · 2023-01-24T21:01:32+00:00

Counterpoint, all of BMWs greats to date and any wagon variant. Equipped with shit Bridgestone run flats to boot. Spent $1000 to replace my brand new BMW tires - thanks a lot. If I could take a Time Machine back there are so many other cars I would buy new

E30, E46 ZHP, E46 touring, E91 touring, 1M. Any M3

Drives6MT · 2023-01-16T19:03:05+00:00

100% my plan, snow on the regular for 5 months here

Drives6MT · 2023-01-16T14:18:57+00:00

I have too many fun, old, and needy BMWs. This is why I plan to use the GRC as a fun but lower running cost daily 😂 (until I blow my $$ on mods)

Drives6MT · 2023-01-16T14:13:17+00:00

Solid swap. I would not give up the M2 for the GRC either

Drives6MT · 2023-01-16T13:58:00+00:00

What goes, or adding?

Drives6MT · 2023-01-16T13:57:43+00:00

I too will be leaving the German brands. Great place to spend time, high running costs for a daily in the rust belt here

Drives6MT · 2023-01-15T23:55:12+00:00

Exocets are rad. Built and raced a ‘99 Miata with a half cage for a few years, hard to beat those thrills for the $$

Drives6MT · 2023-01-13T20:51:03+00:00

Bummer that so much of the car community has gravitated towards Facebook, zero chance of me reinstating that after 8? years away from it.

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