2017 Subaru BRZ Facelift

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by krayzie

Wow when did they start pricing FRS even higher than a base model BRZ?

Humm the website pricing seems fishy, at the Auto Show the BRZ Sport Tech was listed for $31,600 iirc.

Since always here.

Originally Posted by hypebrz

Was probably referring to US dollar?

Nope he is Canadian. That is the Canadian price. The exchange rate is meaningless for this.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Since always here.

Nope he is Canadian. That is the Canadian price. The exchange rate is meaningless for this.

Pretty sure it wasn't like that when I bought my BRZ at MSRP in late 2013 cuz I checked out the FRS first. The FRS was a lot cheaper than that if spec without any options but then again who does that. We also had a better exchange rate back then tho.

[WorldRallyB]

Originally Posted by raven1231

Perhaps. I still think there is an advantage to this over the previous model. They wouldn't change all those engine components just for the 5hp bump. Something is telling me moto was onto something. There is likely more than meets the eye.

"The direct-and-port-injected 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine has been retuned to provide up to 205-hp. Coupled to a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with revised ratios, BRZ offers enhanced mid-range responsiveness to your back road adventures."

No more dip in the mid-range torque curve!?

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by WorldRallyB

"The direct-and-port-injected 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine has been retuned to provide up to 205-hp. Coupled to a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with revised ratios, BRZ offers enhanced mid-range responsiveness to your back road adventures."

No more dip in the mid-range torque curve!?

Yeah, I saw that. They could have just gotten that from the revised header though. I guess we won't know until it's released.

[kch]

Originally Posted by krayzie

Pretty sure it wasn't like that when I bought my BRZ at MSRP in late 2013 cuz I checked out the FRS first. The FRS was a lot cheaper than that if spec without any options but then again who does that. We also had a better exchange rate back then tho.

In 2016 when the BRZ lost standard satnav its MSRP was roughly $300 below the FRS MSRP.

[Jfheisenberg]

I love the new headlights!, also those brembo brakes will make such a big difference when driving the car hard!! , my current stock brakes and pads get brake fade when driving through back roads.

Also im hoping the new tachometer fits the the previous brzs

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by Freude am Fahren

You're absolutely right, but it looks like Primacy's here

Could be just a press shot. Also hoping for a real summer tire upgrade on the new car. That would shut up the auto press instantaneously when they "test" the revised 86 vs any factory modded top end Miata.

[djsyndrome]

"More BRZ News to come June 12"

And the photo next to it is yellow.

New special edition/tS coming?

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by Jfheisenberg

my current stock brakes and pads get brake fade when driving through back roads.

You need better pads and fluid. Talk to CSG Mike; he'll get you sorted out.

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

I wonder if calipers/brackets will be available on the cheap, like those Camaro Brembos that have been popping up

Triple crossing my fingers too. If that 4 wheel factory BBK performs and is as cheap as the Cadillac/Camaro Brembo components, this could be the upgrade for early adopters like us.

[Jfheisenberg]

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

Triple crossing my fingers too. If that 4 wheel factory BBK performs and is as cheap as the Cadillac/Camaro Brembo components, this could be the upgrade for early adopters like us.

hoping for the same thing, current big brake kits are 3-4k

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Jfheisenberg

Also im hoping the new tachometer fits the the previous brzs

Fits? Yes. Work? No.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by krayzie

Pretty sure it wasn't like that when I bought my BRZ at MSRP in late 2013 cuz I checked out the FRS first. The FRS was a lot cheaper than that if spec without any options but then again who does that. We also had a better exchange rate back then tho.

None of the prices are etched in stone and there could have been massive regional differences based on what was selling better where. In my area the base BRZ and the FRS were selling for exactly the same amount ($29K) when I bought mine in late 14.
The exchange rate is meaningless unless you bought it with US dollars. Even if it was applicable it still would not matter since both would be impacted the same so it wouldn't drive one price up and the other down.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

You need better pads and fluid. Talk to CSG Mike; he'll get you sorted out.

Yup will still need the same things even with factory Brembos.