Stang70Fastback Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 It'll also be funny to see all the "it's not slow!" and "handling >> power" fanboys tuck tail and line up for the turbo version. I think you are missing the point of what a lot of people are arguing. We aren't saying WE DON'T WANT MORE POWER, we are saying we are OKAY with the power it has. There's a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Didn't bother to put this into a translator (out the door for work), but is this for real? http://car.cool3c.com/article/54053 Convertible? Looks nice. Still too low on power. To match it's handling for a well rounded sport car for the money they want for it. IMO Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LGTLtd Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Didn't bother to put this into a translator (out the door for work), but is this for real? http://car.cool3c.com/article/54053 Convertible? http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/05/heres-your-inevitable-subaru-brz-convertible-rendering/ All I need now is a hill holder and a center passing light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LGTLtd Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Gold Brembos on this Scion caught my eye. All I need now is a hill holder and a center passing light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LGTLtd Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Ok, they are not Brembo's, but GReddy calipers. It must not have been too difficult to get one of their kits to bolt up? All I need now is a hill holder and a center passing light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefRacer Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 They sure looked like brembos to me. I think it was the titanium exhaust that was from Greddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 whoa that actaully looked really good wonder if there are suspension mods, the wheel gap was closed right up on that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LGTLtd Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I think that's just the wheel/tire combo. All I need now is a hill holder and a center passing light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I've read that the Scion will have softer springs and stiffer dampers vs the BRZ. I'm wondering if that could give the Scion a small edge in autox. Otherwise, I like the bumper of the BRZ better than the Scion. I really want to compare this to the S2000, it's what I think about when I see it plus a stiffer body from the hardtop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 concerning autox, even in stock class, dampers can be upgraded. so id take the one with the stiffer springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viber Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 AWD...Turbo...Needed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LatentWagen Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 AWD...Turbo...Needed... You do realize that the motor is behind the front wheels, and the transmission is behind that? If they tried to engineer an all-wheel-drive version, it would ruin the dynamics of the car (not to mention the fact that it's physically impossible). The best sports cars in the world are rear-driven for some very good reasons: balance, efficiency, and dynamics. AWD is not and never has been a trump card or fix-all, and making a car AWD doesn't always make it better. LW's spec. B / YT / IG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 to make it AWD and keep the engine/trans in the same position, they would need and external transfer case output with front drive shaft and external front diff case like what BMW uses for x-drive. it would make the car 300lbs heavier which would ruin it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Rumor is that TRD will release a supercharger kit. And Subaru engineers hinted a little more power would be very usable. But this car is fine the way it is for me. I've known great drivers who excel with a NA GC8. It's not a stoplight warrior, but thats boring IMHO. There is nothing like the thrill of feeling the car start to slip in a long high speed corner and bring it back at will. I'll always remember the first time I felt that on track, beats the smell of clutch any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exbagboy Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Well the FT-86 Turbo G Sports prototype gets a Subaru based turbo (what it said in Gran Turismo 5) so the BRZ will get a turbo version as well I bet. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQjRK8-kXQ4]FT-86 Turbo G Sports Concept Details at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon [HD] - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thothage Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'm a little late in the conversation but I think it's kinda sexy. I haven't seen a two door Subie in a long time. I would totally buy one for my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefRacer Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Well I just spoke to a friend of mine who works at a subie dealership, and he has heard rumors of a twin turbo setup to minimize turbo lag and maximize responsiveness. I would guess that it won't have too much top end power, but it should be pretty damn smooth down low. I'm guessing 275-300 hp if they go in this direction, I guess we'll all see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compsurge Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I'll believe it when I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefRacer Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 If they really did do something like that, it would most likely be in the $30-35k range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brob1986 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I enjoy driving a rear wheel drive car as much as the next person, but it still makes me sad that subaru can no longer say all their cars have all wheel drive standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Well I just spoke to a friend of mine who works at a subie dealership, and he has heard rumors of a twin turbo setup to minimize turbo lag and maximize responsiveness. I would guess that it won't have too much top end power, but it should be pretty damn smooth down low. I'm guessing 275-300 hp if they go in this direction, I guess we'll all see what happens No way that is happening given the price-point, just my opinion... we can all dream though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 No way that is happening given the price-point, just my opinion... we can all dream though. I have to agree with this. From what I see the point of subaru making this car is to have a sporty, fun to drive 2-seater in the 25-30K price range. If they start making a BRZ with twin turbo 275-300 HP I see the following issues: 1. It sort of defeats the purpose of the car (focused on handling with enough power to get by) 2. A turbo BRZ would start to cannibalize sales from both the NA BRZ, the STI and possibly the WRX. 3. With stricter emissions regulations upcoming, the NA BRZ is a great solution that keeps the sporty aspect of the brand alive and still allows them to work towards stricter standards. A turbo version would bite them in the you know what when it came time to comply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 shoulda just made it fwd lol.....no way itll b twin turbo. logically makes zero sense as the previous two people have mentioned. The STi is the heart and soul of subaru's performance image. The only way that would change is if they dropped one of its lines and conformed the BRZ into that role. None the less its a great car but Subaru does not want to cannibalize itself. It has more to loose than gain with the popoularity of the AWD platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CombatCQB Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I believe Toyota/TRD will take a bigger lead with aftermarket support since that is the pillar for their Scion brand. STi will make/show some concepts but I agree that they will find it hard to justify competing with their own WRX/STi. A while ago, I saw a turbo kit for a corvette that mounted in the rear by the mufflers. The intercooler was piped back to the front. Could this be viable to keep weight balanced if you mount smaller intercoolers near the rear fenders and route air to it like a MR boxster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmrdwn Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 This thread makes me laugh because some of the people here were begging for a rear wheel drive car and now it's not good enough for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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