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Old 12-29-2017, 03:34 PM   #99
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But besides the wing, I dont see anything else that would justify the price really. If they threw in those JDM Recaros though......
I would say majority of people in the market for a BRZ can't justify the price, but that's okay because there's only 500 in production.

But it should be worth mentioning, the Mazda Miata RF Club Model with Brembo & BBS package (a $3400 package) goes for about $35-$36K.

If you put the tS and the MX-5 RF Club with Brembo/BBS package side-by-side, the tS is a steal. Besides the performance features, you're also getting Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, GPS, and two rear sears (kinda).
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Old 12-29-2017, 05:59 PM   #100
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To name a few ...

Wheel set 18inch: $1500
Flexible draw stiffeners: $500
Flexible V-bars: $450
Coil springs: $350
The bottom three are worth while for sure. Not everyone wants 18" wheels , but I suppose the suspension got tuned around (or visa versa) the 18" wheel/tire set up.

The interior changes , and the extra exterior "aero" pieces add some kind of value to the vehicle for sure. On the carbon wing, that is mostly cosmetic as the real benefit most likely is above say 90mph ( 90-135 mph) , which most people don't do on a weekly basis.

Does anyone know how many total tS cars will be imported into USA or even North America for that matter? Sounds like 2-3 per Subaru dealer, so say total # of Subaru dealers x 2.5
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USA will be getting 500 tS.
Canada will be getting 100 tS.

North America in total will be getting 600 tS.
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Old 12-30-2017, 01:00 AM   #102
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Successfully placed a deposit on a World Rally Blue 2018 BRZ tS!

We agreed on MSRP, and they upgraded it to a sold order so I can cancel or customize the accessories.

I think that makes my deposit lucky number seven? Three more to go until pre-order list.

Special thanks to @yurikaze for encouraging me to take color out of the equation, it did get much easier

Edit: Ooops, I'm preorder number eight.

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The bottom three are worth while for sure. Not everyone wants 18" wheels , but I suppose the suspension got tuned around (or visa versa) the 18" wheel/tire set up.

The interior changes , and the extra exterior "aero" pieces add some kind of value to the vehicle for sure. On the carbon wing, that is mostly cosmetic as the real benefit most likely is above say 90mph ( 90-135 mph) , which most people don't do on a weekly basis.
Yes the suspension tune and a few chassis rigidity changes (which are coming in '18 models too) have been made around the 18" wheels.


The wing has 2 settings and I would expect the most aggressive one to decrease the top speed and be more usable on the track. It would be interesting to see some results when the cars are available.
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Old 12-30-2017, 10:29 PM   #104
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1. Veloist
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4. tennisfreak
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Old 12-30-2017, 11:22 PM   #105
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Guess what is at the San Diego Auto Show this weekend!







Unfortunately you weren't able to sit in it like most of the other cars but it was SO cool to see in person nonetheless!

Other car photos from the show can be seen here!
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...48#post3022248

If you're in San Diego be sure to check out the show! Runs til Monday!
http://www.sdautoshow.com/

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Deposit Tally so far:
1. Veloist Crystal White, Northern California
2. yurikaze Crystal Black, Southern California
3. SkyeHack World Rally Blue, unknown location
4. tennisfreak World Rally Blue, Texas
5. Lebby83 Crystal White, Pennsylvania
6. davidvanchu unknown color, Maine
7. Viper224 World Rally Blue, Maryland
8. Side World Rally Blue, Washington


Added more info to your tally.
California:2
Texas:1
Pennsylvania:1
Maine:1
Maryland:1
Washington:1
Unknown:1


World Rally Blue:4
Crystal White Pearl:2
Crystal Black Silica:1
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I'm curious how that red lipstick would look on a series.yellow...
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I'm curious how that red lipstick would look on a series.yellow...
Probably really similar to the JDM yellow tS:

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its like McDonalds...... all over again. Don't be Ronald!
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its like McDonalds...... all over again. Don't be Ronald!
Oh, you have no idea....


(Yes, the yellow tS is painted over a red chassis, just like the orange 860 edition 86 is painted over a white chassis.)
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Hmm I wonder what will be in store for 2019 and 2020?

I think I will wait this one out. Hopefully 2019 or 2020 will see more mods to this platform. Perhaps some new colors too. One can hope.
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Oh, you have no idea....


(Yes, the yellow tS is painted over a red chassis, just like the orange 860 edition 86 is painted over a white chassis.)

Where is the wing? No STi tuned exhaust? It needs more STi parts IMO. That red engine compartment is ugly on this car. Would not buy this for that reason alone.
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