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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #20 on: October 27, 2011, 09:55:13 pm »
The aftermarket will go nuts and stage 1 and 2 kits will make it insane.
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #21 on: October 28, 2011, 08:42:47 pm »
Quote from: Snowman on October 27, 2011, 09:55:13 pm
The aftermarket will go nuts and stage 1 and 2 kits will make it insane.

I hope so! This car has been at the top of my sports car wish list since I read about it in Car and Driver. It's about time Toyota put a purpose built sports model in its current line up. This car would be so sexy in black!
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ (FT-86 tested)
« Reply #22 on: October 31, 2011, 06:40:32 pm »
Factory specs were leaked today, along with an interior pic.  Autocar has also tested the car Along with another mag) and the both said the handling hype is true...that the car really handles!  They say it feels light and compact...like an MX-5.  That alone is pretty high praise.

HP: 147kw (200ps) / 200hp @7000rpm
Torque: 205nm (151 lb/ft) @ 6600rpm
Weight: 1210kg (2662 pounds)

Test Drive:  http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Toyota-FT-86-2.0/259779/

Check out the "86" on the steering wheel...

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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #23 on: November 01, 2011, 09:11:46 am »
Wait I thought it wasn't going to be available with a manual.  They said dual-clutch only.
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #24 on: November 01, 2011, 09:27:21 am »
I love the RX-8 like gauge.  I miss having the giant tach with the digital speed readout in the center.  Makes it easy when in the USA as well
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #25 on: November 01, 2011, 09:53:07 am »
How much I want to be excited about this I'm afraid how much things can/will change by time this goes to production. Once the "real" car is release I can't wait to see it.
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #26 on: November 01, 2011, 10:03:28 am »
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #27 on: November 01, 2011, 10:08:52 am »
“SUBARU BRZ CONCEPT - STI -” to Make World Premiere at Los Angeles Auto Show  STI!
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #28 on: November 01, 2011, 10:40:19 am »
Looks good so far. Is this to have AWD in the STI?
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #29 on: November 01, 2011, 10:41:50 am »
Quote from: wing on November 01, 2011, 10:08:52 am
“SUBARU BRZ CONCEPT - STI -” to Make World Premiere at Los Angeles Auto Show  STI!

That will be my next car...just need to get the gf into a forester before then as we need a proper hatchback
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #30 on: November 01, 2011, 10:43:22 am »
RWD
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #31 on: November 01, 2011, 10:51:52 am »
Cool that it was designed from the beginning to accomodate a drop top model as well.  Maybe one day....   :skid:
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #32 on: November 01, 2011, 12:17:35 pm »
Quote from: Railton on November 01, 2011, 10:40:19 am
Looks good so far. Is this to have AWD in the STI?
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In understand that AWD will not be possible (not with Subaru’s existing transaxles) because the engine has been shifted 9-10 inches to the rear compared to a typical Subie. 
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #34 on: November 01, 2011, 02:18:14 pm »
Quote from: wing on November 01, 2011, 09:11:46 am
Wait I thought it wasn't going to be available with a manual.  They said dual-clutch only.

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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #35 on: November 01, 2011, 02:35:34 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on November 01, 2011, 02:18:14 pm
Quote from: wing on November 01, 2011, 09:11:46 am
Wait I thought it wasn't going to be available with a manual.  They said dual-clutch only.

Both.

At the same time? Won't that cause a bit of confusion? ;D
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #36 on: November 01, 2011, 05:06:20 pm »
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Both ends of the AS1 stayed stuck in high corner speeds, and when grip eventually overheated into slip, the car oozed gently between states.
 
What I've always wanted ! Well done toy sub !
 
When Hyundai and Kia can make something that can behave like this then they know they have made it imo .
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #37 on: November 01, 2011, 05:14:54 pm »
Quote from: ajay on November 01, 2011, 05:06:20 pm
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Both ends of the AS1 stayed stuck in high corner speeds, and when grip eventually overheated into slip, the car oozed gently between states.
 
What I've always wanted ! Well done toy sub !
 
When Hyundai and Kia can make something that can behave like this then they know they have made it imo .

They have already...with the Genesis Coupe.   ::)
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #38 on: November 01, 2011, 05:28:26 pm »
In your mind not mine .
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #39 on: November 01, 2011, 05:35:04 pm »
Quote from: ajay on November 01, 2011, 05:28:26 pm
In your mind not mine .

In journalist's minds too.  All they are saying is the BRZ when pushed stays pretty neutral.  Some cars turn into huge understeer or oversteer pigs.  Most often you'll see a touch of understeer because it's safer.  The Genesis Coupe stays pretty neutral also (at least the 2.0T I drove).  FWIW, I read another drive of the BRZ (FT-86) and they said it would make an excellent drift machine...which means it oversteers madly. 

So are you trying to tell me the Genesis you presumably drove was an understeering (or oversteering) monster??

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