Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0
I like the car as it is. This car is a great platform for modifications. I don't need the car to come from the factory perfect, nor do I need it to be exactly as I would modify it. Of course, the PP option or other options would be nice, but I would like to see the price stay low, and I doubt this car will see many trims or different options like we have seen over the years from the Impreza/WRX/STI.
These are things that would go the furthest in my book, that save me the most money and/or that I simply can not do as an aftermarket add on.
1. I don't care about more power from the factory. I want more reliability for FI without a drop in compression. Getting more than 350whp with stock internals would be great, so I want stronger rods and pistons. Maybe titanium, sodium filled valves, a closed deck, or engine bracing. Something to give the motor a better base for upgrades for FI. I can't see them putting in a 2.4L and making it significantly beefier, or adding a turbo while dropping compression, and again, making it significantly beefier. My suggestion is doable with the addition of quality materials and minimal R&D.
2. Along the same lines, a beefier transmission would be nice. If the engine and transmission could handle the torque typically associated with 500whp then that would be great because the vast majority of FI users could avoid having to do an engine build while getting more power if the engine and transmission weren't ticking time bombs.
3. I always thought I wanted the option for 4 seats. Not anymore. There are enough 4-seater options in the market, and I used the rear seats less than a few weeks worth of days in the last five years. If they want to do something practical then keep the seats and add a fastback/hatch for improved practicality. If not then I would prefer to ditch the rear seats in favor of moving the driver and the engine more to the middle like the S2000, so a 50/50 weight distribution and a shorter wheel base are high on the list, and I believe an added bonus would be improved chassis stiffness.
4. I'm approaching 40, so static suspension is looking less fun each year. I would take active suspension, so the car can transition between comfort, sport and track. Those looking to upgrade the OEM suspension to aftermarket coilovers will be swapping out the system anyways to static compression, so this shouldn't change much except raise the entry price, but I believe it would be worth it for many users.
5. Lastly, the one item that would really add to daily use, especially in California, especially in a warming climate, would be ventilated seats. I really appreciate the heated seats for those cold days, and I would equally appreciate ventilated seats on the warm days. Specifically, this would be great after the gym; it would be great when you don't want back sweat on a nice, fancy shirt; and it would be great, so I am not shifting in my seat as much on hot days.
Those are my top five. Honorable mentions are blind-spot, warning lights on the side mirrors (shouldn't these be standard equipment on all cars?), track camera with the PP option, factory turbo, and reworked gauges.
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