What NEW features were added in the BRZ 2017 Facelift? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Xproplayer · 11-24-2018, 11:35 PM

Hi all,

I'm very on the fence right now between a pre and post facelift brz, from what I can tell it added some neat features to the dash, but I can't tell which features are new. And I can't get a solid answer on bluetooth or paddle shifters. So my question is as simple as what new features were added, if the pre facelift version had a feature but it was hidden away then that doesn't bother me much. Coming from a 97 bmw 740i so I got kinda used to having all the extra trip info and such from the dashboard.

alphasaur · 11-24-2018, 11:56 PM

manual has a more aggressive final drive. Engine makes slightly more power (5hp) and has a super sweet red intake manifold.

There's a small screen that shows stuff like corning g's, dyno graph etc.

Tcoat · 11-25-2018, 12:30 AM

Take a look through this:

highway7 · 11-26-2018, 12:44 AM

I would go with the 17+ just because they updated the TOB which is a very common problem with the 13-16 (Had to get mine replaced myself)

soundman98 · 11-26-2018, 01:23 AM

i've been thinking about getting a '17 and downgrading the front facia so i get the engine block and chassis rigidity improvements over my '14...

but i don't like the steering wheel controls or the gauge display.

Tcoat · 11-26-2018, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highway7

I would go with the 17+ just because they updated the TOB which is a very common problem with the 13-16 (Had to get mine replaced myself)

The 2016 manufactured 17s have the problem as well. There was a separate TSB issued to cover them. It was a rolling change so an actual cut off date seems to be impossible to find.

Qwimby1 · 11-26-2018, 04:44 PM

Did they put an oil pressure gauge in it? I know better than to ask for oil temp.

Tcoat · 11-26-2018, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Qwimby1

Did they put an oil pressure gauge in it? I know better than to ask for oil temp.

You should have asked for an oil temp gauge instead. Read page 52 of what I attached before.

humfrz · 11-26-2018, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

You should have asked for an oil temp gauge instead. Read page 52 of what I attached before.

PAGE 52! That's a shit load of reading - I ain't got time fer dat! -

humfrz

Tcoat · 11-26-2018, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

PAGE 52! That's a shit load of reading - I ain't got time fer dat! -

humfrz

Oh it is all linked so you can go to the separate categories. Just put your cursor over the appropriate sub section and click your mouse button.

86MLR · 11-26-2018, 10:08 PM

#humfrz

Reading it without my glasses is tricky

humfrz · 11-26-2018, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Oh it is all linked so you can go to the separate categories. Just put your cursor over the appropriate sub section and click your mouse button.

I'll have you know that I have upgraded my computer mouse -

humfrz

spike021 · 11-27-2018, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The 2016 manufactured 17s have the problem as well. There was a separate TSB issued to cover them. It was a rolling change so an actual cut off date seems to be impossible to find.

Here I go Tcoat.. but uh, you wouldn't have a link handy for that TSB would you? I don't remember you mentioning there being a TSB when I mentioned the clutch issue a few weeks ago. Hmmm.

Tcoat · 11-27-2018, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by spike021

Here I go Tcoat.. but uh, you wouldn't have a link handy for that TSB would you? I don't remember you mentioning there being a TSB when I mentioned the clutch issue a few weeks ago. Hmmm.

I can't remember everything all the time!
We only ever got the number and no copy of the update. I will have to dig it up for you. It was just the ones made in 16.

Here:

11-24-2018, 11:35 PM	#1
Xproplayer Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Drives: 2016 BRZ Limited Auto 43k Location: Bay Area, California, US Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What NEW features were added in the BRZ 2017 Facelift? Hi all, I'm very on the fence right now between a pre and post facelift brz, from what I can tell it added some neat features to the dash, but I can't tell which features are new. And I can't get a solid answer on bluetooth or paddle shifters. So my question is as simple as what new features were added, if the pre facelift version had a feature but it was hidden away then that doesn't bother me much. Coming from a 97 bmw 740i so I got kinda used to having all the extra trip info and such from the dashboard.

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