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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
02-16-2013, 03:00 AM
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First 86/FR-S Convertible Spotted!
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80,172
Posted By
brewksy
Here's to hoping that Scion makes this and Subaru...
Here's to hoping that Scion makes this and Subaru does something totally different that doesn't involve the roof at all.
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
01-30-2013, 04:21 PM
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Sad BRZ display at the auto show
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12,080
Posted By
brewksy
At auto shows, trunk latches are usually disabled...
At auto shows, trunk latches are usually disabled in some way to ensure that it doesn't close. The battery is usually disconnected at car shows so once the trunk is closed it cannot be reopened.
...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
01-23-2013, 09:42 AM
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Calling All Smokers
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21,192
Posted By
brewksy
Amen to that. I have no issues with BO, etc....
Amen to that. I have no issues with BO, etc. when rolling - it's just normal (and if you're into Jiu Jitsu and can't stand BO, find another sport).
I am hypersensitive to smoke - no amount of...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-22-2013, 07:28 PM
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Sport Auto: Toyota 86/FR-S Nurburgring and Hockenheim Laptime and Performance Results
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26,903
Posted By
brewksy
Definitely troll. Whine all your want about what...
Definitely troll. Whine all your want about what "someone" would say, the reality of this car is that it is about handling feel and fun, regardless of what track environment you put it in. Go race...
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Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions
01-18-2013, 05:26 PM
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GM to make FRS rival
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brewksy
The Sky RL/GXP are both great cars - they both...
The Sky RL/GXP are both great cars - they both class well in Solo classes apparently, due to their good power-to-weight and (assumed)low COG. Sort of the same genetics that make the BRZ popular. ...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
01-15-2013, 02:25 PM
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Made my drama on the FRS side, want some Subaru expertise and feedback.
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brewksy
Heh, I will only add that the 2005 STI was...
Heh, I will only add that the 2005 STI was ridiculously expensive for its time.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-15-2013, 05:13 AM
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Toyota GT86 Shooting Brake version (larger bodied 86)
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34,934
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brewksy
Except the IS300 Sportcross (if that's what...
Except the IS300 Sportcross (if that's what you're referring to) was $31k MSRP in 2005, almost the price of an STI back then ($32k MSRP). In this case we're not advocating a ton of sheet metal to...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
01-15-2013, 04:40 AM
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Made my drama on the FRS side, want some Subaru expertise and feedback.
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8,151
Posted By
brewksy
Seriously, though, chano is right - the BRZ is a...
Seriously, though, chano is right - the BRZ is a great package and in the area of driver experience, outclasses the WRX and the STI by a long shot. The STI and WRX are not good stand-ins for a BRZ...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
01-15-2013, 01:53 AM
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Made my drama on the FRS side, want some Subaru expertise and feedback.
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brewksy
I seem to recall that Subaru separated the WRX...
I seem to recall that Subaru separated the WRX from the Impreza line in their most recent iteration because the base Impreza was often "over-engineered" to accommodate the STI model's power...
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-09-2013, 12:48 PM
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Toyota GT86 Shooting Brake version (larger bodied 86)
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34,934
Posted By
brewksy
I still get goosebumps every time I see this...
I still get goosebumps every time I see this photoshop. Fun like an 86 with room for my stuff :)
Heck, add some new fangled electrifying AWD system and I'd like it even more.
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
01-09-2013, 09:32 AM
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what is BRZ-L and what does it look like?
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brewksy
http://i.infoplease.com/images/mbrazil.gif ...
http://i.infoplease.com/images/mbrazil.gif
Obviously.
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Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum
01-08-2013, 10:15 AM
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VCMC 350hp Turbo FR-S Review on Tuned
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44,112
Posted By
brewksy
What part of "None" don't you understand? Quit...
What part of "None" don't you understand? Quit trying to fill our heads with this nonsense.
:D
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
01-03-2013, 04:56 AM
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Annoying Mustangs
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47,878
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brewksy
The LL track is hardly a tight "curvy" track. ...
The LL track is hardly a tight "curvy" track.
And besides, anyone who compares cars based on a mag comparo doesn't really understand competitive racing much and is far too concerned with ego...
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FR-S / BRZ vs....
12-13-2012, 07:32 PM
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70
Poll:
Comparing car lap times: Equal tires?
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22,276
Posted By
brewksy
Here's the thing: the people that want to compare...
Here's the thing: the people that want to compare bone-stock cars to bone-stock cars in a magazine are the average car buyer. They will argue track performance of a vehicle relentlessly but also...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-09-2012, 12:57 AM
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70
Esso Car Wash Tried to Eat my BRZ
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21,377
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brewksy
I agree you can learn things from watching it -...
I agree you can learn things from watching it - but you can also learn bad things as well.
For example: I was watching traffic court one day as the prosecutor was calling witnesses, evidence,...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-08-2012, 08:30 PM
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70
Esso Car Wash Tried to Eat my BRZ
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21,377
Posted By
brewksy
For one, "Judge" shows on TV are not real court,...
For one, "Judge" shows on TV are not real court, they're contractually-bound TV entertainment. But the recommendations are the same - get witnesses, photos, everything you can find and pay the few...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-03-2012, 07:01 PM
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So before there was a BRZ, what was the equivalent?
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24,590
Posted By
brewksy
I agree - Toyota does not typically tart up their...
I agree - Toyota does not typically tart up their base models with performance tidbits as much as other brands. When it comes to stage upgrades, aero packages, or other performance add-ons, Toyota...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-03-2012, 01:54 PM
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94
So before there was a BRZ, what was the equivalent?
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24,590
Posted By
brewksy
I already said it was overpriced - but it is a...
I already said it was overpriced - but it is a technical marvel, but not in the sense you are saying. It will never compare to most supercars out there because it uses carbon fiber extensively and...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-03-2012, 01:26 PM
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94
So before there was a BRZ, what was the equivalent?
Views:
24,590
Posted By
brewksy
Are they even reading our posts? Even if they...
Are they even reading our posts? Even if they take the Supra as being the only performance car+ sports car + commercial success Toyota has had, it's still more than Subaru had. I absolutely love...
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FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum
12-03-2012, 12:41 PM
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30
Video - Why We Race: Testing Project FR-S at the 2012 Global Time Attack
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17,177
Posted By
brewksy
Links to results online?
Links to results online?
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-03-2012, 11:57 AM
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94
So before there was a BRZ, what was the equivalent?
Views:
24,590
Posted By
brewksy
This whole argument precipitated because that one...
This whole argument precipitated because that one guy said Toyota never made a single successful sportscar and that Subaru had to bail them out. We were just correcting him.
There's obviously a...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-02-2012, 05:17 PM
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94
So before there was a BRZ, what was the equivalent?
Views:
24,590
Posted By
brewksy
Oi... my intention was not to start a "what...
Oi... my intention was not to start a "what constitutes a sports car" debate. It was merely to draw attention to the gross generalization the guy was using to create his own argument.
You can...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-02-2012, 11:31 AM
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94
So before there was a BRZ, what was the equivalent?
Views:
24,590
Posted By
brewksy
Dude is trolling hard. 1) Toyota has and...
Dude is trolling hard.
1) Toyota has and does build true sports cars. Subaru never has before the BRZ.
2) The number of cars you've owned or how many races you've raced doesn't make your...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
12-01-2012, 12:56 PM
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81
BRZ STi NA 220-230 hp Rumors
Views:
43,091
Posted By
brewksy
Thanks goodness you don't run Subaru or Toyota...
Thanks goodness you don't run Subaru or Toyota...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
11-29-2012, 01:26 AM
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71
Subaru BRZ STi to be £2k higher than the £24,995 Entry level BRZ
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22,156
Posted By
brewksy
Also forgetting that every new part has to be...
Also forgetting that every new part has to be tested to ensure that it passes warranty tests and covers all the repair costs, etc. That can add up to substantial up-front costs to the company.
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
11-22-2012, 10:57 PM
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81
BRZ STi NA 220-230 hp Rumors
Views:
43,091
Posted By
brewksy
For one, this is silly. So, 20hp is bad, but...
For one, this is silly. So, 20hp is bad, but 20whp is ok? You realize that you're talking about a 6hp difference between those two numbers, right?
Add 20hp, subtract 150 lb in weight, equals...
Forum:
BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
11-10-2012, 05:02 PM
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162
Subaru BRZ STI Spied Testing on Nurburgring!
Views:
81,991
Posted By
brewksy
Substantial is a subjective measure, I suppose....
Substantial is a subjective measure, I suppose. But that difference on a 220hp car is the equivalent to 66 pounds of weight off the car.
Or, on another chart, showing models with 100lbs and...
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BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics
11-10-2012, 01:19 PM
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162
Subaru BRZ STI Spied Testing on Nurburgring!
Views:
81,991
Posted By
brewksy
15-20hp and 200lbs off would give it a...
15-20hp and 200lbs off would give it a substantially higher power/weight than the S2K, for a fraction of the original MSRP. I think that would make almost everyone happy.
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
11-10-2012, 03:29 AM
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53
The Great Torque vs. Horsepower Debate
Views:
18,996
Posted By
brewksy
Yeah, I only used the anecdotal "how my wife...
Yeah, I only used the anecdotal "how my wife drives" story without a video. I don't think she'd allow me to video her driving... :scared0012:
Forum:
Engine, Exhaust, Transmission
11-10-2012, 01:18 AM
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53
The Great Torque vs. Horsepower Debate
Views:
18,996
Posted By
brewksy
This thread bothers me... not sure why. Let me...
This thread bothers me... not sure why. Let me clarify that the OP doesn't bother me at all, just the discussion that typically follows such an article. Maybe it's because all of the technical...
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