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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-16-2021, 10:55 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
A health issue or hate to have fun in AT? Omg ..

A health issue or hate to have fun in AT? Omg ..
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 10-11-2021, 12:00 PM
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Posted By nikitopo
I wouldn't expect anything different from Savage....

I wouldn't expect anything different from Savage. It is his style.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-17-2021, 08:18 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
It has been done already by the factory on a...

It has been done already by the factory on a special spec model for additional engine cooling. Not that hard to be done by an enthusiast too.
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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-09-2021, 10:06 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
I'll tell it to you again. Subaru's priority is...

I'll tell it to you again. Subaru's priority is basically the U.S. market. You might got 1 event, but many months before the official release in Japan. In fact in Japan there were thoughts initially...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-09-2021, 05:03 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
Plain white is used in racing, because teams...

Plain white is used in racing, because teams badge the cars with sponsor promotions. So, paint is not that visible and it doesn't really matter. Pearl white or other metallic color is better for...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 05-08-2021, 10:07 PM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 543,579
Posted By nikitopo
Initial BRZ release was in the U.S. and not in...

Initial BRZ release was in the U.S. and not in Japan. This generation is not designed that much for Japan. Subaru was marketing for decades their 2 L motors (NA and turbo) in domestic market, while...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-30-2021, 11:58 PM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 543,579
Posted By nikitopo
I like most the new engine, but with an expense...

I like most the new engine, but with an expense of a better handling. Main issue not focusing in all areas looks to be the price that will go higher. STI prototype is already showing this problem and...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-30-2021, 02:44 AM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 543,579
Posted By nikitopo
Too hard to decide also on wheel gap using...

Too hard to decide also on wheel gap using pictures from a pre-production car. We'll know for sure when time is coming closer to the final production model.


Another thing which is not clear...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-29-2021, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 543,579
Posted By nikitopo
Don' say that. Others over here believe that the...

Don' say that. Others over here believe that the new car sits lower. :lol:
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-28-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 543,579
Posted By nikitopo
I like everything except of the rear wing.

I like everything except of the rear wing.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-26-2021, 02:35 AM
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Posted By nikitopo
Yes. Tail lights are similar to the GR Yaris.

Yes. Tail lights are similar to the GR Yaris.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-22-2021, 03:23 AM
Replies: 2,470
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Posted By nikitopo
Not sure how the rockers are more similar between...

Not sure how the rockers are more similar between the current-gen and GR Yaris. :lol: The rockers are just *way* more exaggerated on the GR Yaris and not on the new car? The difference in Yaris is...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-21-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 543,579
Posted By nikitopo
I can imagine a discussion like ... "we have...

I can imagine a discussion like ... "we have front side air vents in the S209, why not add them to the new GR86/BRZ" and then something like ... "we have wide side rocker panels and bulging rear...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-21-2021, 03:53 AM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 543,579
Posted By nikitopo
I agree that the rear seems like it was taken...

I agree that the rear seems like it was taken from a different car. It is not about the lines per se, but the connection of the lines front to rear. It looks like they were trying to blend different...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 04-09-2021, 01:56 AM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 543,579
Posted By nikitopo
The only real STI car you got in US was the S209....

The only real STI car you got in US was the S209. Meaning a car that was taken out of the ordinary production line and finished in their STI garage with changes that could make a real difference. The...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 03-31-2021, 12:53 AM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 543,579
Posted By nikitopo
The only issue I can see with this engine is the...

The only issue I can see with this engine is the higher compression ratio (13.5 vs. 12.5), which it could affect performance more with lower quality fuel. Such compression ratios were used in the...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-27-2021, 04:15 AM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 543,579
Posted By nikitopo
Too bad they don't test the 2.4lt engines. The EJ...

Too bad they don't test the 2.4lt engines. The EJ design is outdated and not used anywhere outside motorsports.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-27-2020, 05:17 AM
Replies: 2,470
Views: 543,579
Posted By nikitopo
I haven't followed much this discussion lately,...

I haven't followed much this discussion lately, but I find the new gen to be an overall improvement. I have read something about losing passion, but I don't get it. How do you lose passion if you...
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