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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-16-2013, 03:00 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 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.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-30-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 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.
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-23-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 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...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-22-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 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...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-18-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 44,229
Posted By 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. ...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-15-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,151
Posted By 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.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-15-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 34,934
Posted By 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...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-15-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 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...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-15-2013, 01:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,151
Posted By 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...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-09-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 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.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-09-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,666
Posted By brewksy
http://i.infoplease.com/images/mbrazil.gif ...

http://i.infoplease.com/images/mbrazil.gif

Obviously.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-08-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 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
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-03-2013, 04:56 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 47,878
Posted By 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...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 12-13-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 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...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-09-2012, 12:57 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 21,377
Posted By 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,...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-08-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 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...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-03-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 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...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-03-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 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...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-03-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 94
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...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-03-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,177
Posted By brewksy
Links to results online?

Links to results online?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-03-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 94
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...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-02-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 94
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...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-02-2012, 11:31 AM
Replies: 94
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...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-01-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 81
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
Replies: 71
Views: 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
Replies: 81
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
Replies: 162
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...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-10-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 162
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
Replies: 53
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
Replies: 53
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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