2018 BRZ tS - The Thread for Potential Owners

[Chikna]

How to display gear indicator on dash?

[yurikaze]

Originally Posted by Chikna

How to display gear indicator on dash?

When your car is stopped, go to the settings in the small display on the right of the cluster, and when you see "GSI" turn it to "on."

[Stephen W.]

Originally Posted by Chikna

How to display gear indicator on dash?

Originally Posted by yurikaze

When your car is stopped, go to the settings in the small display on the right of the cluster, and when you see "GSI" turn it to "on."

It's not very intuitive for us newbies (or semi-trained staff) as I mentioned in the Requested a BRZ Brochure in Nov18; received one for 2017??? thread here: https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...98&postcount=6
But once you see how it's done it's like Duh! How simple is that?

[JIM THEO]

Can you, tS owners, confirm that it has no pink STI springs as shown in some youtube videos of pre-production cars and it is not lowered compared with base model please?
STI pink springs lower 15mm the car not to mention that according to parts.subaru.com tS (STI) uses normal Subaru coding for springs (say 20330CA260) and not STI coding (say ST20330AS000). I am really confused as I want to order tS springs/shocks combo.

[J1Avs]

Originally Posted by JIM THEO

Can you, tS owners, confirm that it has no pink STI springs as shown in some youtube videos of pre-production cars and it is not lowered compared with base model please?
STI pink springs lower 15mm the car not to mention that according to parts.subaru.com tS (STI) uses normal Subaru coding for springs (say 20330CA260) and not STI coding (say ST20330AS000). I am really confused as I want to order tS springs/shocks combo.

I have pink STI springs on my tS. USDM STI springs lowers it 10mm compared to the JDM STI springs that lower it 15mm.

[JIM THEO]

Originally Posted by J1Avs

I have pink STI springs on my tS. USDM STI springs lowers it 10mm compared to the JDM STI springs that lower it 15mm.

Can you see the part numbers are 20330CA260 and 20380CA270 as parts.subaru.com states and if not what are their part numbers?
By the way JDM pink springs are not for the tS (STI) only for the base and PP models so obviously they aren't what your car has, are you sure yours is 10mm lowered compared with the base model?

[gpvecchi]

For those with 2015 BRZ tS, this car should have stock 225/40-18, right? What is the tyre pressure recommended from factory? Are the rims 7,5 or 8 inches wide? Thanks!

[JIM THEO]

Originally Posted by gpvecchi

For those with 2015 BRZ tS, this car should have stock 225/40-18, right? What is the tyre pressure recommended from factory? Are the rims 7,5 or 8 inches wide? Thanks!

This is valid for Japan only, USA tS comes with 215/40/18 Pilot sport 4 if you see at presentations and youtube videos

[gpvecchi]

You're probably confusing 2015 tS and 2018 tS. 2018s have 215 tyres.

[JIM THEO]

Originally Posted by gpvecchi

You're probably confusing 2015 tS and 2018 tS. 2018s have 215 tyres.

You are right I didn't saw you mention 2015 tS knowing you have a 2018 car...

[Lebby83]

Hey Guys - I used to have a 2013 BRZ and I loved it both on the road and the track. Sadly, she started to have some engine issues and I wound up selling her. Since then I have had a 2015 Golf R, 2012 C63, and currently a 2007 911 C2S. None were or my daily drivers. Problem with the 911 is I can't drive it to work and I miss having a "fun" car to drive during the week. Plus regarding the track, all the consumables are less expensive then the 911.
I have been thinking about getting back into a BRZ and there is a local tS for sale so I am just curious for your opinions on the tS.

Thanks, Rob

[TiminAZ]

Hey Rob, I just got my tS a month ago and love it. Its a really fun car and I can say that it does feel different than my 2016 BRZ limited. My wife and I went up to Phoenix to purchase a standard model and after driving both, I was sold on the tS. It also had a considerable markdown so we didn't pay much more for it, which was nice. I also drive a 2018 Shelby and this tS was meant to take the brunt of the daily driving. In researching the car you will be blasted by both sides saying its awesome or it sucks. (just like anything really) It comes down to what YOU like. Being used to something with lots of power, I found the tS was a little disappointing but on the other hand, still a blast to drive. Still, we decided to pull the trigger on FI and its no longer an issue. There is another guy (Elliotw) on the boards with a blue tS that went a similar route and also tracks a Porsche. He might be a good resource for you.


Best of luck in your decision.
Tim

Originally Posted by Lebby83

Hey Guys - I used to have a 2013 BRZ and I loved it both on the road and the track. Sadly, she started to have some engine issues and I wound up selling her. Since then I have had a 2015 Golf R, 2012 C63, and currently a 2007 911 C2S. None were or my daily drivers. Problem with the 911 is I can't drive it to work and I miss having a "fun" car to drive during the week. Plus regarding the track, all the consumables are less expensive then the 911.
I have been thinking about getting back into a BRZ and there is a local tS for sale so I am just curious for your opinions on the tS.

Thanks, Rob

[Jdmuscle]

Originally Posted by TiminAZ

Hey Rob, I just got my tS a month ago and love it. Its a really fun car and I can say that it does feel different than my 2016 BRZ limited. My wife and I went up to Phoenix to purchase a standard model and after driving both, I was sold on the tS. It also had a considerable markdown so we didn't pay much more for it, which was nice. I also drive a 2018 Shelby and this tS was meant to take the brunt of the daily driving. In researching the car you will be blasted by both sides saying its awesome or it sucks. (just like anything really) It comes down to what YOU like. Being used to something with lots of power, I found the tS was a little disappointing but on the other hand, still a blast to drive. Still, we decided to pull the trigger on FI and its no longer an issue. There is another guy (Elliotw) on the boards with a blue tS that went a similar route and also tracks a Porsche. He might be a good resource for you.


Best of luck in your decision.
Tim

Hey Tim.. nice to see another Shelby owner here. How do you compare the two (GT350 and the BRZ)? I’ll be picking mine (19 limited w/ performance pack) up in the next two or three weeks and would like to get your thoughts on the car.

[Lebby83]

Originally Posted by TiminAZ

Hey Rob, I just got my tS a month ago and love it. Its a really fun car and I can say that it does feel different than my 2016 BRZ limited. My wife and I went up to Phoenix to purchase a standard model and after driving both, I was sold on the tS. It also had a considerable markdown so we didn't pay much more for it, which was nice. I also drive a 2018 Shelby and this tS was meant to take the brunt of the daily driving. In researching the car you will be blasted by both sides saying its awesome or it sucks. (just like anything really) It comes down to what YOU like. Being used to something with lots of power, I found the tS was a little disappointing but on the other hand, still a blast to drive. Still, we decided to pull the trigger on FI and its no longer an issue. There is another guy (Elliotw) on the boards with a blue tS that went a similar route and also tracks a Porsche. He might be a good resource for you.


Best of luck in your decision.
Tim

Thanks for your comment. I'll try and reach out to the (Elliotw) as well. Thankfully I am aware of the power issue - Didn't bother me with my 2013 because the fun and handling factor was there. This time though I am a little hesitant because my current and last few cars were quicker. I am going to try and test drive the tS tonight and see how I feel. Plus I need to see how the wing looks - I haven't seen one up close yet and not sure I'll be a fan of it. Sadly I can't keep my 997 and get a BRZ at the same time. Some might think I'm crazy for thinking about that swap. In 9-10 months I have only put about 2,000 miles on my 997. I know I would drive the BRZ a lot more.