apexjapan Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Our Man in Japan, Ross, took some photos at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon in Makuhari Messe. Unfortunately there were no Legacies this year, mainly the new BRZ and it's Toyota variant, and some Impreza's. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/400440_341953925823272_170708089614524_1337097_2099004159_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407199_341954189156579_170708089614524_1337101_1217044997_n.jpg http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/375390_341978802487451_170708089614524_1337293_1953190379_n.jpg http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/399385_341979069154091_170708089614524_1337296_2026704687_n.jpg http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/382659_341979182487413_170708089614524_1337298_934449101_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/402291_341979255820739_170708089614524_1337300_280834923_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/388528_341979829154015_170708089614524_1337315_650493445_n.jpg http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/392740_342373862447945_170708089614524_1338139_1536784210_n.jpg http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390293_342373899114608_170708089614524_1338140_1425317117_n.jpg There's about 40 images on our facebook page, and I'll be adding more as I get them. Regards, Paul Hansen http://www.avoturboworld.com http://www.facebook.com/avoturboworld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Sweet! Thanks for sharing. Is that a BPV recirc hose going into the intake? More pics of the black BRZ http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2012/01/subaru-brz-black-edition-by-prova-2012-tokyo-auto-salon.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Without a turbo why do you need such big brakes. I suppose you can brake later going into the curve that took you longer to get to in the first place. Hopefully someone will put some power under that hood. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Without a turbo why do you need such big brakes. I suppose you can brake later going into the curve that took you longer to get to in the first place. Hopefully someone will put some power under that hood. http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390293_342373899114608_170708089614524_1338140_1425317117_n.jpg because: super oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I understand it's just a matter of time, for more power. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No DRFT Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 because: super oil. I have no control over drippie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Without a turbo why do you need such big brakes. I suppose you can brake later going into the curve that took you longer to get to in the first place. Hopefully someone will put some power under that hood. On some tracks there's not enough time to cool the brakes between corners so you will need all you can have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subies4Life Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Are those the 2012 STI Impreza concepts in the back? i heard they have a CVT.... I hope Subaru atleast makes a 200HP Impreza RS or something because 148HP and 145 LBS isn't cutting it on the new 2012 Imprezas. Also when you were there was there any talk at all about the next gen WRX or STI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmrdwn Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Are those the 2012 STI Impreza concepts in the back? i heard they have a CVT.... I hope Subaru atleast makes a 200HP Impreza RS or something because 148HP and 145 LBS isn't cutting it on the new 2012 Imprezas. Also when you were there was there any talk at all about the next gen WRX or STI? Weren't cvt's banned in formula one because they proved seconds quicker per lap? We used to race four wheelers (atv's) and the cvt's were always faster. It's just a matter of time before the auto industry comes up with a good cvt. The predator x-18 uses a cvt. http://www.dirtwheelsmag.com/Media/News/(1)DSC_0942_0.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubelcon Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 ^ I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonwacker Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Weren't cvt's banned in formula one because they proved seconds quicker per lap? So the rumor went...it never got the chance to race. Now they just swap ratios for every track...but starting in 2014 they'll have to stick with the same ratios all season. http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2007/05/03/banned-continuously-variable-transmission-cvt/ sorry...this forum practically blows goat nuts so im not always on here.Team Pony Express POSTED FROM MY COMPUTER USING A WEB BROWSER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I really should post my pictures from the Auto Salon here as well... I don't know about anyone else, but I sure as hell noticed the Access Port 2.0 on the dashboard of the Black BRZ. Are there other N/A cars that have APs? Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonwacker Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I really should post my pictures from the Auto Salon here as well... I don't know about anyone else, but I sure as hell noticed the Access Port 2.0 on the dashboard of the Black BRZ. Are there other N/A cars that have APs? Only the RX-8 currently; they discontinued the versions for the 350/370Z, G35/37, and Civic Si. sorry...this forum practically blows goat nuts so im not always on here.Team Pony Express POSTED FROM MY COMPUTER USING A WEB BROWSER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Ok, thanks. A quick look at the COBB site only showed factory turbo cars that the AP was applicable to. Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 So my friend posted this on FB... http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/428076_10150594047469403_236138774402_9115897_919467230_n.jpg 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubelcon Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 <throws up in mouth> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSniper Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 So my friend posted this on FB... http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/428076_10150594047469403_236138774402_9115897_919467230_n.jpg I saw pictures that showed the rest of the car.... dunno why they put a Subaru sticker on a Benz.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonwacker Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 stickydiljoe.com? sorry...this forum practically blows goat nuts so im not always on here.Team Pony Express POSTED FROM MY COMPUTER USING A WEB BROWSER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlubaru Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 ^ It looks very Mercedesish lol Those lambo doors are hideous though. God created turbo lag to give V8s a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 where are the race queen / car model pictures ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 The guy on the right looks similar to the Porsche modder Nakai-san (RAUH-Welt Begriff) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skilit Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I *think* that car with a Mercedes front end is a GDB Impreza with a "chopped" top. It had the GR front end for a little while: http://www.insideline.com/subaru/impreza-wrx/subaru-impreza-wrx-chop-top-by-car-service-hiro.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 wtf is that car ^^ ? 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 I had to go back through my old photos (2006!) to find it: http://www.sevenphotos.com/soobserver/data/hypermeet_orig.data/size_2/_L2Y4602.JPG It's that same car, with a new front end. That chassis with the chopped top has been passed around from shop to shop in Japan for years now. Regards, Paul Hansen http://www.avoturboworld.com http://www.facebook.com/avoturboworld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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