The 2017 Series.Yellow....what upgrades?

[Tcoat]

I don't care what it has since at least Subaru finally has a decent colour that isn't some shade of freakin' blue.

[DSOmegaX]

They may just go the rs2.0 route and just outsource a new company to create a new lip kit for the car


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[dylanbove]

My question as an uneducated car enthusiast is... When the 2017 comes out towards the end of this year, are we really expecting that the yellow series (or whatever the special edition will be) to not be available until the following year as in actual December-ish 2017? that's so far away.... Or will the reveal in June give the specifics on release.

[kch]

Originally Posted by dylanbove

My question as an uneducated car enthusiast is... When the 2017 comes out towards the end of this year, are we really expecting that the yellow series (or whatever the special edition will be) to not be available until the following year as in actual December-ish 2017? that's so far away.... Or will the reveal in June give the specifics on release.

No one knows. But typically the special BRZs are available early September, and I expect the series.yellow to be the same (edit: this year).

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by kch

No one knows. But typically the special BRZs are available early September, and I expect the series.yellow to be the same (edit: this year).

One of the actual Subaru press releases actually states November for the Special Edition. Too lazy to go find it but it is there in one of them.

[Ethereal05]

Originally Posted by DSOmegaX

I'm guessing it's more like the hyper.blue. Just unique color. Track package with yellow paint and yellow interior trim. The shape of the bumpers are different enough that the current STi lip kit won't fit I believe, and I doubt STi will redesign it just for the NA market. I'm guessing the STi short shifter and possibly the strut tower bar will be included but beyond that I don't think anything else would be included. Keep in mind the tS is based on the "older" car and thus would not make sense to bring more over


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This is what I was expecting. Something similar to the Hyper Blue.

[Stephen W.]

Originally Posted by kch

No one knows. But typically the special BRZs are available early September, and I expect the series.yellow to be the same (edit: this year).

Ah, September? Maybe in the states but here in Canada the hyper blue 2016 Hikari edition STi and BRZ's just arrived on the last boat of May. Literally, they are fresh off the boat and the 2017's are just around the corner.

[dylanbove]

Awesome. Well i will just hope for the best as i am sure we all are with the announcement and availability of the special. Thanks for the reply

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Stephen W.

Ah, September? Maybe in the states but here in Canada the hyper blue 2016 Hikari edition STi and BRZ's just arrived on the last boat of May. Literally, they are fresh off the boat and the 2017's are just around the corner.

Been Hyper Blue driving around here for months.

[DatsunDimer]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

One of the actual Subaru press releases actually states November for the Special Edition. Too lazy to go find it but it is there in one of them.

I hope this information is correct, because it almost feels wrong to release a special edition without the performance package.

Regardless, the sports car in Subaru's lineup should come with more unique colors.

[pinski]

Yellow paint, black bodykit/ground effects, blacked out badging, yellow interior trim and stitching, different wheels finished in black. No performance enhancements over the base model.

Subaru sticks to what they know.

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by pinski

Yellow paint, black bodykit/ground effects, blacked out badging, yellow interior trim and stitching, different wheels finished in black. No performance enhancements over the base model.

Subaru sticks to what they know.

What they know takes minimal effort and that people will buy

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by DatsunDimer

I hope this information is correct, because it almost feels wrong to release a special edition without the performance package.

Regardless, the sports car in Subaru's lineup should come with more unique colors.

It is probably linked in this or the BRZ leaked pics thread. If I get bored I will go looking for it. It was an actual Subaru statement if I remember right. I have been known to rember wrong of course.

Also keep in mind that being released and being actually at local dealers are not always the same thing. The availability of even the normal versions can be spread out over months depending on region.

[Axel]

http://www.torquenews.com/1084/sti-b...icked-big-meet

"Subaru and STI are bringing a surprise 2017 BRZ to Wicked Big Meet. What is STI up to?

The 2017 Subaru BRZ has just been announced and it’s coming with new upgrades. Subaru Tecnica International (STI) is bringing a surprise BRZ to the Wicked Big Meet on June 12. What will the new BRZ sports coupe be getting? It will likely be an STI-enhanced special edition model.

On their Facebook page, Subaru announced a few days ago they are bringing “something new” to the Subaru gathering in Stafford Springs, CT. They teased the picture above and said Subaru enthusiasts at WBW will see it first. It’s the largest Subaru enthusiast festival in America and it takes place at Stafford Motor Speedway in June.

Last year, Subaru surprised fans with the new Hyper Blue Subaru WRX/STI and BRZ special edition cars. This year, Subaru says it has another surprise, this time it’s a special BRZ sports coupe.

STI is behind the special BRZ
The special BRZ will be coming from Subaru Tecnica International (STI) who will also be at Wicked Big Meet and Big Northwest on June 25. The new BRZ could be an STI-enhanced model which Subaru will introduce as a BRZ special edition. We already know it will come in Sunrise Yellow which Subaru has used on the Crosstrek special edition. It will have more than a special color.

It will likely get the new 2017 BRZ Performance Package that includes Brembo calipers and larger rotors on both front and rear brakes for better stopping power. Subaru says the advanced braking system gives BRZ a significant boost in stopping power, fade resistance, and pedal feel. The package also includes SACHS Performance shock absorbers on all four corners for improved ride and corning stability. Also included in the package are special 17-in x 7.5-in black aluminum alloy wheels.

STI is bringing more than the new Sunrise Yellow 2017 BRZ. They will bring a showcase of vehicles for Wicked Big Meet fans. They will also bring the exclusive JDM only WRX STI S207. This is a WRX STI with the 2.0-liter 328hp boxer U.S. fans want to see brought here. STI also brings rally legend Colin McRae's Impreza WRC98, and a 1998 Impreza 22B. Subaru enthusiasts at Wicked Big Meet will get to see what STI is up to on June 12."