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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-13-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 35,456
Posted By marvey
They did something to the steering for the 2015...

They did something to the steering for the 2015 GT86s to tighten them up.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72098&page=4

It feels like stiffer bushings on the rack or elsewhere...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-13-2014, 03:18 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 35,456
Posted By marvey
I was actually going to buy a 981 Cayman but...

I was actually going to buy a 981 Cayman but ended up with the BRZ instead. It really wasn't a hard decision after driving both cars twice.

The 981 is heavier, most certainly felt heavier (it...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-28-2014, 11:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 27,542
Posted By marvey
Just to follow up, some comments on the steering...

Just to follow up, some comments on the steering feel and comparison to 2014 FR-S.

First off the steering. This is something I had forgotten about with the 2014 as I took the steering...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-23-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 27,542
Posted By marvey
Yes. Suspension characteristics are different....

Yes. Suspension characteristics are different. Better rebound and settling characteristics from quick lane change type maneuvers. Slightly better turn in. More willing to rotate. With a little gas...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-15-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 27,542
Posted By marvey
I cede to your superior wikipedia skills.

I cede to your superior wikipedia skills.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-15-2014, 09:07 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 27,542
Posted By marvey
Thanks for citing ancient history (when Duran...

Thanks for citing ancient history (when Duran Duran ruled the airwaves), wholly different generations of Celica, and last gasp before we kill it special editions of MR-S only sold in UK as evidence...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-15-2014, 07:13 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 27,542
Posted By marvey
At the end of the day, it's Toyota calling the...

At the end of the day, it's Toyota calling the shots. Historically, Toyota has made only incremental changes about every other year to cars like Celica, MR-2, MR-S, etc. Although Camry has had a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-14-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 27,542
Posted By marvey
MY2015 has new suspension. Notable upgrade. This...

MY2015 has new suspension. Notable upgrade. This isn't mentioned much because most people don't care about real performance, but instead want to slam their cars 2" lower to the ground or taillights...
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Chassis 08-14-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,000
Posted By marvey
Obligatory pix. Install was easy. Only minor...

Obligatory pix.

Install was easy. Only minor thing was a hydraulic line over one bolt of the battery support where you need to put the dogbone piece under (to screw down the new battery tray). It...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 08-07-2014, 01:51 AM
Replies: 443
Views: 200,078
Posted By marvey
I've taken both the 2013/2014 and 2015 near and...

I've taken both the 2013/2014 and 2015 near and over the limits and I can definitely confirm the 2015 has more level cornering. The 2015 susp. is definitely better at keeping the tire contact patch...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 06-30-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 200,078
Posted By marvey
Certain dealerships are favored over others by...

Certain dealerships are favored over others by corporate. The higher volume (there are other factors too) dealerships will get priority and be able to get more cars.

Ports and truck routes....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 06-28-2014, 08:28 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 200,078
Posted By marvey
Yes. One dealer offered me about $600 - $700 off...

Yes. One dealer offered me about $600 - $700 off the Series.Blue if I reserved it. I opted not to reserve it and waited for the cars to actually come in. That's when I showed up at another dealership...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 06-28-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 200,078
Posted By marvey
I checked two local dealers' incoming stock...

I checked two local dealers' incoming stock before I got mine. Santa Monica and Ladin. Both dealers had x1 Blue and x2 white. I actually met one of the other guys who picked up his car.

You can go...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 06-28-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 200,078
Posted By marvey
One more. Trying to avoid making contact with the...

One more. Trying to avoid making contact with the burning concrete driveway as much as possible.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 06-28-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 200,078
Posted By marvey
Underneath the Series.Blue. I believe those...

Underneath the Series.Blue.

I believe those are the JDM underpanels?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) — General Topics 06-28-2014, 01:18 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 200,078
Posted By marvey
Yup. Local dealer got four of the 2015s in the...

Yup. Local dealer got four of the 2015s in the night before yesterday. All the Series.Blue sold in one day.

Could be placebo, but the 2015 BRZs seem to corner flatter and have slightly improved...
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