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kALMIGHTY 11-15-2013 12:25 PM

Where are the TRD goods?
 
Did some searching but nothing recent came up on the topic, so I figured I'd ask the question myself, and if no one has an answer, which I suspect might be the case, this can just be a general TRD parts discussion thread.

So here's the question: Where are all the TRD goods?

Specifically, I'm talking about two things at the moment:
TRD lowering springs
TRD supercharger

I know the springs are on a stop sale for some reason, and no one really knows when that'll end, but what about the supercharger that was rumoured?
They released that whole $52k deal for two superchargers to racing teams, but when is the general public going to be able to get their hands on one at somewhat of an affordable price?

http://www.autoguide.com/car-compari...-brz-3574.html

The fact that Subaru already has a turbo tailored for the FA20 that's fitted in the Forester XT, it basically means a turbo BRZ is quickly approaching. I just wish TRD would drop a hint or something.

finch1750 11-15-2013 12:47 PM

That is the supercharger. They only needed it to be released to meet qualifications to run it in the WTCC, which it now does. So dont hold your breath.

There are suspension pieces in other countries, and I think springs and struts where one of them. Not sure about what TRD USA will be doing though.

In regards to turbo, yes the Forestor has the same motor with a turbo, but the routing and location make the setup not work on a brz. new r&d would still need to be done so that may not be as sure of a thing as you think.

Don Ivey 11-15-2013 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by finch1750 (Post 1333427)
That is the supercharger. They only needed it to be released to meet qualifications to run it in the WTCC, which it now does. So dont hold your breath.

There are suspension pieces in other countries, and I think springs and struts where one of them. Not sure about what TRD USA will be doing though.

In regards to turbo, yes the Forestor has the same motor with a turbo, but the routing and location make the setup not work on a brz. new r&d would still need to be done so that may not be as sure of a thing as you think.

Interesting. I've read good reviews of the XT; people like the engine. Too bad it won't fit.

Vincenttam 11-15-2013 09:51 PM

I read somewhere that the supercharger costs as much as the car, and you have to buy 2 of them minimum to qualify for it.

campy 11-17-2013 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Vincenttam (Post 1334475)
I read somewhere that the supercharger costs as much as the car, and you have to buy 2 of them minimum to qualify for it.

You also have to be part of a racing team to order them, and since it's an off-road use only part, you wouldn't get to keep the warranty on your street car. You'd be better off just buying one of the aftermarket kits.

Whitigir 11-17-2013 01:08 PM

After market, or TRD, both will void your warranty. Why buy a new car to void it's warranty?

Frstorm 11-17-2013 02:40 PM

Trd installed by dealer will not void the warranty.

kALMIGHTY 11-17-2013 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitigir (Post 1336572)
After market, or TRD, both will void your warranty. Why buy a new car to void it's warranty?

Actually, I'm waiting for a TRD kit BECAUSE it won't void warranty. If and when it becomes available, I will be getting it through the dealership route so the install and the engine will both be warrantied.

Whitigir 11-17-2013 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY (Post 1336805)
Actually, I'm waiting for a TRD kit BECAUSE it won't void warranty. If and when it becomes available, I will be getting it through the dealership route so the install and the engine will both be warrantied.

I know what you mean, but like others are saying, there is no TRD kits available to the public yet, so far.

kALMIGHTY 11-17-2013 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitigir (Post 1336822)
I know what you mean, but like others are saying, there is no TRD kits available to the public yet, so far.

Oh I know. It's why in my original post I asked about TRD superchargers being available for the public because the current kit is $52k for two chargers. Also why I said "if and when they become available", meaning street legal superchargers in the price range of current kits like Vortech.

subwaynm 11-17-2013 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitigir (Post 1336572)
After market, or TRD, both will void your warranty. Why buy a new car to void it's warranty?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frstorm (Post 1336689)
Trd installed by dealer will not void the warranty.

Exactly why would a TRD and factory installed Supercharger Mod void the Warranty?
That's not so; I had a TRD Supercharger installed at the Dealership on my Tacoma when it only had 4,000 miles on it and the Warranty is still valid.
They'll be out soon and I know I plan to purchase one along with Dealership install. No Worries be Happy wit your motorin.:word:

subwaynm 11-17-2013 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY (Post 1336825)
Oh I know. It's why in my original post I asked about TRD superchargers being available for the public because the current kit is $52k for two chargers. Also why I said "if and when they become available", meaning street legal superchargers in the price range of current kits like Vortech.

I paid $5,000 for mine on the Tacoma installed at the Dealer not bad for the returns

kALMIGHTY 11-17-2013 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by subwaynm (Post 1336885)
I paid $5,000 for mine on the Tacoma installed at the Dealer not bad for the returns

That's the price I'm hoping for. $5k was always my estimate for a TRD supercharger but then again TRD might not go that easy on us lol.

Wise 11-17-2013 06:40 PM

Offtopic, but I just ordered the TRD strut brace off this Japanese site.

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/a..._browsehist_en

Was almost 150 cheaper than anywhere else I'd seen it. If any of you are in the market for it check the link out. The site is legit, it's like the Japanese Amazon.


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