The Shop86 Joins the Stage at Global Time Attack Finals in Buttonwillow

The shop's highly anticipated event of the year has finally come and we were more than ecstatic to see how the car would do. The crew got up nice and early to finalize any last minute preparations before embarking on a full day's worth of racing.

Son and Chris wanted to ensure that the aerodynamics of the car was perfect. Son, Chris, and Elvin began applying clear racing tape around the front of the car to prevent any air pockets.

With the change over from Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS's to Advan Yokohama A052's, Alan and Chris began discussing what the plan was for this weekend. The shop had previously used A052's on Alan's CR during Honda Time Attack Challenge 2021 and we are confident with the performance of this tire. We aimed for a 1:55 with our new aero, a modest goal considering we reached 1:56.7 without aero during our last visit.

However, being on a new chassis, the shop is still deciphering a proper formula for a track oriented GR86 in street class. We started the day 1 with 255/35/18 and was able to achieve a 1:54.7 on the setup; despite traffic and dirt accumulating on the tarmac. Son, Chris, and Alan agreed that it would be best to mount our larger set of tires for the next day. We will begin Day 2 of Global Time Attack with a set of Yokohama Advan A052's in 265/35/18 with high hopes that tomorrow's runs would be better.

Our Setup

• Yokohama A052 - 265/35/18

• Volk CE28 18x9.5 +45

• HKS Hipermax R

• SPL Rear Lower Camber Arms 👎

• APEXi Ti Exhaust - Call for Availability

• APEXi header - Call for Availability

• Greddy Intake Snorkel - https://formula-s.net/products/greddy-directair-intake-snorkel-gr86

• Greddy Oil Pan Baffle Plate - https://formula-s.net/products/greddy-oil-pan-baffle-plate-for-gr86-brz-zn8-zd8

• TODA Ojisama Sports Clutch - https://formula-s.net/products/toda-ojisama-gr86

• Prototype Carbon Fiber Propeller Shaft - Call for Availability

• Performance Pack Brembos with Giro Disc - https://formula-s.net/products/genuine-oem-toyota-86-subaru-brz-brembo-bbk

• Project Mu Club Racer Pads (OEM Brembo) - Call for Availability

  • GR86/BRZ Stock Caliper Front - https://formula-s.net/products/project-mu-club-racer-advance-brake-pads-front-scion-fr-s-toyota-86-gr86-subaru-brz-14

  • GR86/BRZ Stock Caliper Rear - https://formula-s.net/products/project-mu-ps-brake-pads-rear-scion-fr-s-toyota-86-gr86-subaru-brz-13

• TRD Short Shifter - https://formula-s.net/products/genuine-oem-short-shifter-kit-for-gr86-zn8-2022

• Recaro RMS (Carbon Fiber) - Call for Availability

• Harness Bar by Bsidefabrication - https://www.instagram.com/bsidefabrication/

• Max Orido Front Lip - Call for Availability

• Alumalite Splitter 3” - Custom Made in House

• ASM Dry Carbon Wing - Call for Availability

• Kazama Auto CF hood

• Flex Fuel Tune by Delicious Tuning

• E85 235hp/193tq

• 91 224hp/180tq

• Weight w/driver 2750 (airbags/rear interior, misc brackets removed)