Sneak Peek: The APM Racing Scion FR-S

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APM Racing FR-S
The rear suspension is using DME adjustable rear arms for traction, camber, and toe. It is also using off the shelf KW Variant 3 Coilovers provided by Minds Corporation. You can also see the stock fuel tank, keeping with simplicity and time frame, it was decided that the OEM tank was best.
 
APM Racing FR-S
While you can't see them, the rear subframe is using prototype delrin frame bushings from Battle Version. For our road racing viewers who may not be familiar, Battle Version is a shop in Pomona, California run by legendary drifter Alex Pfeiffer.
 
APM Racing FR-S
Air jacks were also added to the car, but they could not be used during the 25 Hours of Thunderhill in the hot pits. In fact, you can change only one tire while in the hot pits and all four behind the wall. Who came up with that stupid rule?
 
APM Racing FR-S
Up front, it's nearly all OEM save for the KW Variant 3s…
 
APM Racing FR-S
… and prototype solid aluminum steering rack spacers by Battle Version. The control arms, steering rack, inner and outer tie rods, and front subframe are all OEM Toyota/Subaru.
 
APM Racing FR-S
The front and rear brakes are made by Stop Tech and are their Trophy Brake Kit with 355mm, 2 piece rotors. The calipers are 6 piston up front and 2 piston in the rear.
 
APM Racing FR-S
They are also using the Pagid brake pads with Stop Tech ST660 Brake Fluid. Even after 25 hours, there was still 25% brake pad life left. The ARP extended wheel studs with rounded heads ensure that the lug nuts have good contact before being zipped on to secure the wheels. Nothing needed to make them fit, just remove the OEM studs and replace them with these, the same as any other Subaru. Or, well, Subaru'd Toyota.

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