Subaruwrxfan's WRB BRZ Limited

[Subaruwrxfan]

Well some more impressions of the car: I've put over 1,500 miles on the car now. The lack of torque is something that I didn't miss, until I drove my turbo legacy again the other day, and that 250hp 3500 lb sedan felt WAY faster than the BRZ The BRZ's steering, handling and braking are still far superior, but it made me start scratching my head again about this car. Also the dead zone in the middle of the rpm range is starting to get on my nerves. My NAV is also having trouble keeping a signal. Throughout the past few months leading up the my car's arrival I was constantly tempted to buy a 2013 Mustang GT. Not saying I hate the BRZ, but I'm not 100% in love with it either. I wanna test drive a Mustang soon and see how it's handling, weight, steering and braking feel.

I would have liked to keep this car N/A but I'm fairly confident that I'll do either a turbo or supercharger next year if I decide to keep this car. I highly doubt that an intake, headers, exhaust and tune will remedy the problems I have with the car's power delivery.

[YoshiMike13]

That. Sir. Was. AWESOME!! I am so jealous of all of you guys haha!

[YoshiMike13]

I read somewhere else on the forum that a turbo/supercharger wouldnt fit in the car. I hope that isnt true!

[Subaruwrxfan]

Originally Posted by YoshiMike13

I read somewhere else on the forum that a turbo/supercharger wouldnt fit in the car. I hope that isnt true!

Turbo won't fit in the usual spot for this motor, but with some elaborate piping solution, I think it can be done. I would be fine with a supercharger, I'm pretty sure I saw somewhere that they fit.

[YoshiMike13]

cool!! Man this car is beautiful. I wish i was just like 10 years older or something or at least had some form of income (besides the 350 a month that I make) I belong in a BRZ. I really do. oh well, I guess a miata or a 240sx will have to do for now. I love your videos by the way.

[Zgrinch]

Originally Posted by Subaruwrxfan

So the car just passed break-in period last night, and man it's great to finally be able to use the whole engine. Posted a video of my first redline runs:

I have 950 miles on my car right now will be heading back home tomorrow on a four hour ride back from Miami....many redlines in my immediate future. I have taken some longer trips within the first 900 miles and my car feels very solid. This recent trip to Miami, the car felt very solid and begging to be opened up. I do understand the power issue in the mid range, but I'm still loving this ride and cannot wait to open it up tomorrow.

[baldolera]

Originally Posted by YoshiMike13

I read somewhere else on the forum that a turbo/supercharger wouldnt fit in the car. I hope that isnt true!

Didn't you see the Gazoo Racing twincharged GT86? That alone proves that it can be done.

[YoshiMike13]

Nope I didn't see it. I will look it up now.

[tripjammer]

Damn you don't like it anymore? Wow! But yeah if this car had the 2.0 liter boxer turbo...with like 270 to 300 HP.....daaaaang!

It will happen one day from the factory but not anytime soon.

[baldolera]

Originally Posted by Subaruwrxfan

Well some more impressions of the car: I've put over 1,500 miles on the car now. The lack of torque is something that I didn't miss, until I drove my turbo legacy again the other day, and that 250hp 3500 lb sedan felt WAY faster than the BRZ The BRZ's steering, handling and braking are still far superior, but it made me start scratching my head again about this car. Also the dead zone in the middle of the rpm range is starting to get on my nerves. My NAV is also having trouble keeping a signal. Throughout the past few months leading up the my car's arrival I was constantly tempted to buy a 2013 Mustang GT. Not saying I hate the BRZ, but I'm not 100% in love with it either. I wanna test drive a Mustang soon and see how it's handling, weight, steering and braking feel.

I would have liked to keep this car N/A but I'm fairly confident that I'll do either a turbo or supercharger next year if I decide to keep this car. I highly doubt that an intake, headers, exhaust and tune will remedy the problems I have with the car's power delivery.

Now I definitely can't wait for that video!

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by Subaruwrxfan

Here's a vlog with some of my impressions after driving the car 360 miles.

Subaruwrxfan that doesn't bag on the BRZ because it isn't Turbo or AWD.

I think the world has come to an end. :O

Great vid btw. Car is giving you the smilies. haha

[Subaruwrxfan]

Originally Posted by Zgrinch

I have 950 miles on my car right now will be heading back home tomorrow on a four hour ride back from Miami....many redlines in my immediate future. I have taken some longer trips within the first 900 miles and my car feels very solid. This recent trip to Miami, the car felt very solid and begging to be opened up. I do understand the power issue in the mid range, but I'm still loving this ride and cannot wait to open it up tomorrow.

Lol +1 to you for having the patience to wait till after break-in! It's a lot of fun to take it to redline!

Originally Posted by tripjammer

Damn you don't like it anymore? Wow! But yeah if this car had the 2.0 liter boxer turbo...with like 270 to 300 HP.....daaaaang!

It will happen one day from the factory but not anytime soon.

I still like it, but the new car "buzz" has worn off for me, so I can be more objective in my analysis of the car now. I'll hang on to it for a little and see if the exhaust/intake/headers/retune make the car better for me. It just sucks, I love everything about this car except that engine, definitely the weak point for me.

[Subaruwrxfan]

Originally Posted by YoshiMike13

cool!! Man this car is beautiful. I wish i was just like 10 years older or something or at least had some form of income (besides the 350 a month that I make) I belong in a BRZ. I really do. oh well, I guess a miata or a 240sx will have to do for now. I love your videos by the way.

Thanks man, glad you're enjoying the videos. You'll have yours soon too. Part of the reason I'm posting all of these videos is to give those that don't own one a chance to kinda experience the car through my videos. Many more videos coming including a POV video to literally put you guys in the drivers seat.

[Rampage]

Originally Posted by Subaruwrxfan

Lol +1 to you for having the patience to wait till after break-in! It's a lot of fun to take it to redline!



I still like it, but the new car "buzz" has worn off for me, so I can be more objective in my analysis of the car now. I'll hang on to it for a little and see if the exhaust/intake/headers/retune make the car better for me. It just sucks, I love everything about this car except that engine, definitely the weak point for me.

Honeymoon over after owning for two weeks? That has to be some kind of record. Well, except for the guy that realized that he really could not afford it and the other guy with the back injury that suffers every time he drives it. Hopefully, the bolt ons will help.