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Originally Posted by EddieZ2
Since I’ve relied on this forum and videos on youTube by MRT Performance to learn about the FRS/86/BRZ, I’d like to pass on some info. Since reading this thread about bearing issues I reached out to MRT in Australia. (I wish they’d come to the states) - Anyway, they don’t see too many failed, certainty not randomly and failure is more in line with mods, bad tune and lack of maintenance. -
MRT did a great video about connecting rod failure. Bottom line is that as much as Toyota/Subaru push these cars as buildable sportscars, you have to seriously watch your mods and maintenance as they are really temperamental and prone to an early death if pushed. Not my idea of building a sports car but it is what it is.
Looking at Subaru and all of its engines, they have had their share of problems and seem to have a serious life expectancy issue with some. Some last forever if maintained to the letter, maybe not. Subbie engines appear to be a throw of the dice especially if you get on them a bit too much or push the mods.
Since I’m old school with my oil changes, every 3k, I should be good with that much. Overall the FRS/BRZ/86 is a great platform. It would’ve been nice if Toyota/ Subaru would’ve put a more bomb proof buildable engine into an otherwise fantastic car.
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I feel you have some good points.
My idea of a "sports car" is a small, light, nimble, relatively inexpensive, relatively comfortable, dependable, car that I can use as a DD and have some fun driving in the mountains and on twisty roads.
My criteria has been met by my 2013 FR-S ….
Everyone happy fer me ….
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