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Guff 07-05-2016 04:05 AM
Motor1 Drives The 2017 Subaru BRZ!
 
The chaps at Motor1 went to Japan and drove a 2017 BRZ! Check out what they had to say!

http://icdn-3.motor1.com/images/mgl/...subaru-brz.jpg

http://www.motor1.com/reviews/64734/...17-subaru-brz/

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For what is essentially an extremely comprehensive mid-cycle refresh, this is impressive attention to detail.

nikitopo 07-05-2016 04:41 AM
It looks that electronics work now more even in the OFF option.

Guff 07-05-2016 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by nikitopo (Post 2696947)
It looks that electronics work now more even in the OFF option.
I think perhaps you misinterpreted it. The new track mode is a much more lenient traction and stability program than the current VSC Sport, and the fully OFF function turns everything off including Electronic Brake force Distribution, so officially there is no electronic intervention and the pedal dance is now obsolete.

Wyattkb 07-05-2016 05:33 AM
I wonder if the new track mode is something that can be uploaded to older models.

nikitopo 07-05-2016 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Guff (Post 2696959)
I think perhaps you misinterpreted it. The new track mode is a much more lenient traction and stability program than the current VSC Sport, and the fully OFF function turns everything off including Electronic Brake force Distribution, so officially there is no electronic intervention and the pedal dance is now obsolete.


Thanks for the information. Yes maybe I misinterpreted the following comment from the review:


"Even turning the traction control systems completely off – an option that was available on the outgoing car as well – doesn’t yield a scary car on this rainy day."

D_Thissen 07-05-2016 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Wyattkb (Post 2696962)
I wonder if the new track mode is something that can be uploaded to older models.
It probably is, but at what cost? It might be cheaper to buy an OFT and use the 'pedal dance' feature. I am a bit surprised that the curb weight didnt increase that much (2785lbs). Isnt a stock FRS rougly 2750lbs?? I would have thought that the Brembo's, new suspension and electronic goodies would have weighed more.

PS. Holy wheel gap Batman!!

Wyattkb 07-05-2016 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by D_Thissen (Post 2696978)
It probably is, but at what cost? It might be cheaper to buy an OFT and use the 'pedal dance' feature. I am a bit surprised that the curb weight didnt increase that much (2785lbs). Isnt a stock FRS rougly 2750lbs?? I would have thought that the Brembo's, new suspension and electronic goodies would have weighed more.

PS. Holy wheel gap Batman!!
Well I personally don't drive with it in the pedal dance mode on certain local tracks due to how dangerous they are. Pretty much walls at every corner so no room for error. So the improved track mode would be great for me, the current one intervenes when the car has so much more to give.

BWilky 07-05-2016 09:50 AM
Did you notice the intake runners are red and the red BRZ stiching on the seat!
And what is that thing in the center console near where the coin tray/heated seat buttons are?

funwheeldrive 07-05-2016 10:26 AM
Interesting read. I would have thought the increased power would be more noticeable.

It seems like a nice revision, but nothing worth trading a current 86 for.

Summerwolf 07-05-2016 10:45 AM
Hopefully some tuning could upload the new "off" feature and track mode. The pedal dance is extremely annoying. A button doing the same thing would be great without having to buy the beastronix deal.

White64Goat 07-05-2016 10:54 AM
More from Motor Trend..............

http://www.motortrend.com/news/2017-...-drive-review/

TorqueMan777 07-05-2016 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BWilky (Post 2697033)
Did you notice the intake runners are red and the red BRZ stiching on the seat!
And what is that thing in the center console near where the coin tray/heated seat buttons are?
It looks like a control for the infotainment system.

krayzie 07-05-2016 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TorqueMan777 (Post 2697133)
It looks like a control for the infotainment system.
Yes it probably comes with the Pioneer Carrozzeria HU.

nikitopo 07-05-2016 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Summerwolf (Post 2697056)
Hopefully some tuning could upload the new "off" feature and track mode. The pedal dance is extremely annoying. A button doing the same thing would be great without having to buy the beastronix deal.


I don't think they 'll make it backward compatible.


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