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Eldorian
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
03-11-2012, 04:57 PM
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Exclusive FT86 Development Footage ;)
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Eldorian
All ugly box cars are alike.
All ugly box cars are alike.
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
03-09-2012, 12:07 AM
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Light weight and high winds in a Subaru
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Eldorian
My 99 MX-5 used to get blown all over the place,...
My 99 MX-5 used to get blown all over the place, but my 04 RX8 is very stable at high speeds.
Just an anecdote.
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
03-04-2012, 04:56 AM
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FT86 vs. RX-7 FD
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Eldorian
It's not unattractive, and I've had ladies give...
It's not unattractive, and I've had ladies give it approving looks, but it's certainly not a real looker like the FD was.
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
02-24-2012, 03:45 AM
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Ford and Chevy
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Eldorian
My bad, wasn't a corvette, it was a Cadillac CTS....
My bad, wasn't a corvette, it was a Cadillac CTS.
It was a Frankenstien's car.
The rear axle and differential are from the Sigma (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_Sigma_platform)-based...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
02-22-2012, 04:05 AM
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Ford and Chevy
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Eldorian
Chopped up platform from a corvette, and a pickup...
Chopped up platform from a corvette, and a pickup truck's transmission. Many parts from the parts bin.
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
02-22-2012, 02:08 AM
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Ford and Chevy
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Eldorian
I'm pretty sure that did happen. MX-5 was...
I'm pretty sure that did happen.
MX-5 was superior in every measurable way. Sky looked very nice tho.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-25-2012, 03:48 AM
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Video: HKS 86 drift car + first 86/FR-S/BRZ dyno = 170 rwhp!!!
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Eldorian
Um. No. 1 ft. lb. of torque is the amount...
Um. No.
1 ft. lb. of torque is the amount of torque on a fulcrum if 1 pound of force is applied 1 foot from the fulcrum in a direction perpendicular to the lever.
A pound in ft. lb. is a unit...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
01-12-2012, 01:40 PM
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2013 BRZ Brochure
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Eldorian
That is in no way official.
That is in no way official.
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-13-2011, 10:05 PM
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for those who are buying the BRZs, what made you pick BRZ over Scion FRS?
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Eldorian
I'm in the same boat in regards to orange, but...
I'm in the same boat in regards to orange, but good news!
http://www.insideline.com/subaru/xv-crosstrek/2013/2013-subaru-xv-crosstrek-first-drive.html
That's a Subaru Crosstrek in ORANGE! ...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-13-2011, 12:26 PM
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for those who are buying the BRZs, what made you pick BRZ over Scion FRS?
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Eldorian
As far as I can tell, in mechanics shock,...
As far as I can tell, in mechanics shock, impulse, and impact resistance are all the same.
And yes, you're right, it's tensile strength, among other properties. Weight in particular.
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-13-2011, 01:11 AM
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for those who are buying the BRZs, what made you pick BRZ over Scion FRS?
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Eldorian
Completely. They make cars out of carbon fiber...
Completely. They make cars out of carbon fiber for it's stress resistance, not its shock resistance.
Carbon fiber is a brittle material with high tensile strength.
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-12-2011, 02:56 PM
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for those who are buying the BRZs, what made you pick BRZ over Scion FRS?
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Eldorian
Aluminum has higher shock resistance than...
Aluminum has higher shock resistance than carbonfiber. Meaning it won't shatter in your face so easily.
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
12-12-2011, 02:08 AM
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FR-S vs Cayman
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Eldorian
Luckily boy racers are insecure in their...
Luckily boy racers are insecure in their masculinity and the Miata is appealing enough to the female buyer that it scares away the ricer.
P.S. I loved mine, bought my current car for...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-10-2011, 11:15 PM
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for those who are buying the BRZs, what made you pick BRZ over Scion FRS?
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Eldorian
Equipment and interior. I understand that Scion,...
Equipment and interior. I understand that Scion, when it offers these upgrades, charges more than I'd get with the Subaru.
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12-10-2011, 11:13 PM
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more grip?
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Eldorian
Winter performance tires or studless snow and ice...
Winter performance tires or studless snow and ice tires?
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Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub --
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12-10-2011, 04:14 PM
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more grip?
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Eldorian
Yeah I'm really debating on waiting for the WRX. ...
Yeah I'm really debating on waiting for the WRX. I want to at least see it before I buy a BRZ.
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
12-10-2011, 03:52 PM
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Your thoughts on Paddle Shifter sports cars?
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Eldorian
Never driven a proper paddleshift type car. I'm...
Never driven a proper paddleshift type car. I'm hoping that I'll get a chance to test drive an Alfa Romeo with their new dry dual clutch transmission in a few years.
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12-10-2011, 03:25 PM
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more grip?
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13,167
Posted By
Eldorian
How about grip in the winter? Anyone with...
How about grip in the winter? Anyone with experience between winter performance and studless ice and snow tires? I only moved to PA last year, so the snowy winters are somewhat new to me.
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-09-2011, 10:19 PM
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Why I am buying a BRZ
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Eldorian
What if I'm a status-symbol clamoring douchebag...
What if I'm a status-symbol clamoring douchebag who is also a driving enthusiast? Unfortunately, I think BMWs are ugly tho =P And Mercedes are worse.
What I'd love to see out of Europe are some...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
12-09-2011, 09:37 PM
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fun comparison of the day: the BRZ is the new BMW E30 M3
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Eldorian
This thread reminds me of how ugly cars from the...
This thread reminds me of how ugly cars from the 80s were. Looks like the Hammerhead-i Eagle Thrust.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-09-2011, 09:32 PM
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227
0-60 mph - forget handling ability for 5.9 seconds
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Eldorian
I never claimed the Renesis was a 2.0. It's a...
I never claimed the Renesis was a 2.0. It's a 2.6. It's still a small, high strung, naturally aspirated engine, though.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-08-2011, 09:44 PM
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227
0-60 mph - forget handling ability for 5.9 seconds
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Posted By
Eldorian
Seriously. The Renesis is a high strung, low...
Seriously. The Renesis is a high strung, low displacement, naturally aspirated engine. What the hell do you think they're putting in the Toybaru?
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-08-2011, 04:39 PM
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227
0-60 mph - forget handling ability for 5.9 seconds
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Posted By
Eldorian
Yeah, a bit slower than the RX8 is my guess. ...
Yeah, a bit slower than the RX8 is my guess. Most people in this thread are overly optimistic.
And the one guy who said that this engine will be more "explosive" than the Renesis is talking out...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-08-2011, 04:30 PM
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37
Subaru BRZ Convertible Render
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10,157
Posted By
Eldorian
No way in hell the convertible version will seat...
No way in hell the convertible version will seat 4. That render is unrealistic.
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-06-2011, 09:27 AM
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105
who's afraid of buying the first Gen?
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21,133
Posted By
Eldorian
Whether or not I even buy this car is based on...
Whether or not I even buy this car is based on what Mazda and Alfa Romeo announce in the time leading up to it going on sale. Also depends on what Subaru says about the next WRX.
I'm keeping my...
Forum:
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-04-2011, 09:42 PM
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125
Sit in the rear seat for me ;) (with photos of people in back seat)
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141,762
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Eldorian
http://7tattoo.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/13684_f...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-04-2011, 09:40 PM
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155
What would be your ideal BRZ STI?
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35,776
Posted By
Eldorian
Those of you asking for an increase in...
Those of you asking for an increase in displacement know that they'd have to increase bore, because there is no way to fit a longer stroke between the wheels? Other subies already have oversquare...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
12-04-2011, 09:24 PM
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125
Sit in the rear seat for me ;) (with photos of people in back seat)
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141,762
Posted By
Eldorian
Not to sound mean, but if you don't care about...
Not to sound mean, but if you don't care about the backseat, why don't you already own a Miata?
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
12-04-2011, 03:58 PM
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184
LOLing at the guys on the370z.com
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43,973
Posted By
Eldorian
Those times really depend on the driver. The...
Those times really depend on the driver.
The Stig, for example, put down the exact same times in the 350z as in the rx8. And we know who that was.
I maintain that the Z car is too heavy and...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-03-2011, 11:01 PM
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54
Top Gear Online Subaru BRZ review - if you enjoy driving, this is the car for you
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Posted By
Eldorian
Woah. Bad luck on the Miata. I only own the one...
Woah. Bad luck on the Miata. I only own the one car right now, and until I get a more permanent job I can't really handle two cars, logistically, because I rent and don't have two parking places.
...
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