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Old 04-09-2014, 04:25 PM   #43
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The new white is a step backwards, not as rich looking, closer to a flat BMW Alpine White. The silver - who cares....
lol that's actually a HUGE step up IMO.
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Old 04-09-2014, 04:26 PM   #44
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Hoping so. I think it's nicer than the silver that's in there right now.
Agreed. In sunlight, the silver does throw off some glare too.
I plastidipped the two big dash pieces black. Looks much better, but the texture is a bit "grippy" - feels like I should throw on some sort of gloss or clearcoating.
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Old 04-09-2014, 06:51 PM   #45
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I'd kill for the tS recaros as an OEM option...
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Old 04-09-2014, 07:17 PM   #46
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This seems like a cost cutting move, to consolidate paint and parts with the WRX.
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Old 04-09-2014, 09:56 PM   #47
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Too lazy to read all 11 pages from the 86 post, not sure if people have posted this yet. The BRZ should be similar, I guess ?



The carbon look dash that people was wondering. Looks similar to tS version.



The bolts that everyone was talking about



Sachs Shock Absorber
18" BBS Wheels



It would be nice if the BRZ gets the concept BBS.
http://www.speedhunters.com/wp-conte...S-2013-111.jpg
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wheels look pretty good.. hopefully the offsets are lower..anyways how exactly do the bolts help to make the car stiffer?
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Old 04-09-2014, 11:07 PM   #49
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Too lazy to read all 11 pages from the 86 post, not sure if people have posted this yet. The BRZ should be similar, I guess ?



The carbon look dash that people was wondering. Looks similar to tS version.



The bolts that everyone was talking about



Sachs Shock Absorber
18" BBS Wheels



It would be nice if the BRZ gets the concept BBS.
http://www.speedhunters.com/wp-conte...S-2013-111.jpg
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Old 04-09-2014, 11:20 PM   #50
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I like those BBS wheels
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Old 04-09-2014, 11:47 PM   #51
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Simply break it into 3.
1. Body rigidity up
- bolts for front suspension member
- bolts for rear strut

2. Exterior changes
- Ice Silver Metallic & Crystal White Pearl
- Roof fin & shark fin (it's more for base & G model in Japan)
- Install panel & steer wheel update

3. Genuine Parts
- BBS 18's
- Sachs struts

hope that helps
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Is it just me or is the silver closer to the 10 Series' color?

I wonder what the steering wheel update is. I don't see anything different on the one in the picture.
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Is it just me or is the silver closer to the 10 Series' color?

I wonder what the steering wheel update is. I don't see anything different on the one in the picture.
I agree with you.

I think 2.3 means instrument panel only and nothing mention about steering wheel update.
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Those Sachs shocks and BBS rims are the new Tada handling pack.

I wonder if the new bolts are to stiffen the subframe / suspension so to better handle the 18" wheels.
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Old 04-10-2014, 11:29 AM   #55
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Those Sachs shocks and BBS rims are the new Tada handling pack.

I wonder if the new bolts are to stiffen the subframe / suspension so to better handle the 18" wheels.
I wonder how much more they'll charge for that if they even offer it here in NA? I'm guessing it will probably something stupid like $3000 extra.
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The paddle shifters do the same thing as on the C7 manual - toggle rev-matching on/off.
I don't care *where* you put that button; I would *love* to see rev-matching on a MT in this car. Even after driving MTs for decades, I still mess it up from time to time. I've actually been tempted to buy an AT BRZ due to my occasional sloppiness - and also for the better MPG, which blows my mind.
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