BRZ STI at Honjou, Japan Subaru Event

[Yaardy316]

Everybody keeps saying that the car is ugly- its a concept! lol I bet it drives like hell though- that 250hp upgrade is what this car needs-

As several of the reviewers said, a turbo would not only throw-off the amazing balance, but also steal from the direct response they felt from the pedal-

I AM hyped- hopefully this means Subaru is serious about what they said months ago about delivering a more powerful version- this is the car I'm waiting for- I'll be first in line next year to get one

Only thing they could have put on the concept is those golden rims

[Yaardy316]

Originally Posted by r15mohd

as much as I'm holidng off for a BRZ STi version, there's no way i'm willing to drop 38k on one. I'd use that same money to buy a used IS-F/M3 or something else branded.

here's to hoping the STi model comes in under 35k

Man call me crazy but, I really would be tempted to- no other in that price range- except a Porche is gonna drive like it- But still 40K is high

[Yaardy316]

Originally Posted by r15mohd

i'd have to disagree...aero parts, brakes, supsension, stiffer chassis build, more lightweight with the cf roof/hood, etc.

if it had those things and a descent HP/TQ bump, even NA, I'd be satisfied

:happy0180:

[Yaardy316]

Originally Posted by PMok

Karamatsu-san uses the Jedi Mind Trick on us:
"You don't need a turbo. Move along."

[Yaardy316]

Originally Posted by illmatic

It will probably be a Japan only BRZ tS release like they have with the Impreza, Exiga, Legacy etc. I'd expect a turbo version, if any during the midyear refresh or at the end of the chassis lifecycle.

That would suck RHINOSNORUS BALLS!!

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

Anyone think these rear skirts will fit with the Subaru OEM rear diffuser accessory?







About the 2-tone remarks... well... a stock BRZ already comes with a black bumper guard, black tail pipe surround, and black on the fender garnish and side mirror housings. The STI skirts enhance the existing stock black pieces, IMO. I just don't like the STI rear spoiler and how the carbon hood contrasts to reveal the ugly square-ish hood line.

Yes I think it will.

About the 2 tone.... I think a wheel chop is in order for me

[switchlanez]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Yes I think it will.

About the 2 tone.... I think a wheel chop is in order for me

Here's a sneak peak at what I'm working on. I don't have a good side shot yet (it's been raining).

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

Here's a sneak peak at what I'm working on. I don't have a good side shot yet (it's been raining).

Holy aguacate! That's yummmmeeeehhh

[thermobox]

Ehrmagerd!! switchlanez is even more of an STi-ophile than I am! Keep up the STi goodness switchlanez!!

[Spartan65]

Originally Posted by mrha

I wonder how much that suspension would cost

A bilstein kit for an Audi Bilstein pss10 48-147231 2336.82 from shox.com not including springs was about this much, I have seen them in the five digit range for the Koni, Eibach set up. I like my arms where they are, I prefer not to give them up for my suspension. They probably spare no expense for test bed cars.
It was sweet to see Bilstein on the STi though

[Purple]

Originally Posted by industrial

Is it pretty normal for a company like AVO to get invited out to see a concept-ish car like this or was Subaru courting you guys for something?

I think most of the STI body bits don't look great. I wish they stuck with something more like the chargespeed sideskirts instead of ones that creep up the sides like that. The wing is questionable at best. The carbon fiber roof is nice though. 6 pounds off the top of the car is great!

Where was this piece? I really wanted to see this thing so I can replace the crappy one on my car. I don't care if it's rice! I'll add a STI oil filter to make it legit.

Anyone know of a replacement vent that looks like a real vent.BRZ vent has great style if you stay 20feet away,just one nasty penny crunching corner.

[thermobox]

Bilstein is all the JDM cars have been using for years now.

[white_knight]

Wheels don't suit.

Kit is underwhelming. Needs to be much more aggressive.

Rear spoiler is -- hang on, THAT'S A SPOILER??

Bonnet needs to be colour-coded.

Only nice thing is the roof really, and maybe the exhaust.

[xplat]

Originally Posted by JDM-dono

Considering that the hood and roof are wet carbon fibre parts, I'm assuming that we can't paint it to color match the body?

No point for me to think about getting hood or roof if I can't color match it to the body.

I'm sorry, but every time I see people call matte finish carbon fiber "dry carbon" and glossy finish carbon fiber "wet carbon". I cringe. A lot.

Now to teach you and everyone else reading the difference.

Dry carbon fiber can have a glossy "wet" or matte "dry" look to it.

Wet carbon fiber can have a glossy "wet" or matte "dry" look to it.

How can you determine which one is which from looking at it? You can't.

The terms "Wet" and "Dry" carbon fiber refer to the manufacturing process used to make the pieces. Wet carbon fiber needs to have the "wet" epoxy poured on. Dry Carbon comes pre-impregnanted with the resin thus, "dry".

Dry carbon is exorbitantly more expensive, but usually has fewer air bubbles/pinholes and is much lighter.





P.S. You can paint wet or dry carbon, even if it has a matte or glossy finish.