Differences between JDM & USDM BRZs

[switchlanez]

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I apologize to @ZC6BRZ on behalf of our little tresspasser.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by ZC6BRZ

BRZs in Japan has 3 trim levels. From more expensive to least:

S (comparable to Limited in the US)
R (comparable to Premium in the US)
RA (stripper model)

Arguably, Limited > S
Premium is better than R
RA has no comparison but has less features.

S differences from USDM Limited:
S adds leather trimmed door speakers and knee pads
S adds frameless mirror

Limited has Alcantara & seat heaters, S it's an option.
Limited has Rear Spoiler, S it's an option (with Floor Undercover).

USDM has LED Dayliner, JDM is option.

R differences from USDM Premium:

Limited adds Silver panels, R has unpainted black
Limited has 17" wheels, R has 16"
Limited adds Leather steering wheel, ebrake, shift knob
Limited adds aluminum pedals
Limited adds aluminum door sills
Limited adds bigger brakes
Limited adds Torsen LSD
Limited adds foglights
Limited has different Final Gear

RA has steel wheels
RA has smaller brakes
RA loses A/C
RA loses Radio & Speakers
RA loses 1 USB port
RA loses painted mirrors
RA loses cup holder

Wait what? How? Are you talking bout AT vs MT?

[Admiral Ballsy]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

on behalf of our little tresspasser.

I didn't realize you were an internet badass!

Yes, this was the wrong place. As I said, I started a topical thread.

[Beyer Subaru]

R also lose:
Pedals

RA also have:
Lightweight battery

RA also lose:
Pedals
Silver door handles
All leather wrapped surfaces
Exhaust tips
Trunk mat
Vanity Mirror
Intake manifold cover
12V socket
Exterior colors - Red, Silver, Gray, Galaxy Blue

R&RA also lose:
All silver trim
Power folding mirrors
Height adjustable HID's
Trunk panel trim

R&RA also have:
Different Final Drive Ratio of 3.727 vs S-4.1 for 6MT

R,RA & S have:
Road flare in passenger footwell

[Admiral Ballsy]

Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru

Different Final Drive Ratio of 3.727 vs S-4.1 for 6MT

Regarding that part...is the gearset 'optional' in any market (i.e. you get to choose)? Or is it just "you get what you get - some places it's 3.73 and some it's 4.10"?

[Beyer Subaru]

Originally Posted by Admiral Ballsy

Regarding that part...is the gearset 'optional' in any market (i.e. you get to choose)? Or is it just "you get what you get - some places it's 3.73 and some it's 4.10"?

You get what you get.

The R and RA come standard with the 3.727 and the S comes standard with the 4.100.
The 6AT is only available as a 4.100.
Reverse is the same in all 6MT at 3.437 and the 6AT is 3.168.

[ZC6BRZ]

Beyer,

Thanks for the update. Question for you:

R&RA has HID but they're not adjustable?
Passenger footwell flare doesn't count in my book b/c it's just a Japanese regulation, like TPMS on USDM or headlight washers on EDM.

Originally Posted by Beyer Subaru

R also lose:
Pedals

RA also have:
Lightweight battery

RA also lose:
Pedals
Silver door handles
All leather wrapped surfaces
Exhaust tips
Trunk mat
Vanity Mirror
Intake manifold cover
12V socket
Exterior colors - Red, Silver, Gray, Galaxy Blue

R&RA also lose:
All silver trim
Power folding mirrors
Height adjustable HID's
Trunk panel trim

R&RA also have:
Different Final Drive Ratio of 3.727 vs S-4.1 for 6MT

R,RA & S have:
Road flare in passenger footwell

[Beyer Subaru]

Originally Posted by ZC6BRZ

Beyer,

Thanks for the update. Question for you:

R&RA has HID but they're not adjustable?
Passenger footwell flare doesn't count in my book b/c it's just a Japanese regulation, like TPMS on USDM or headlight washers on EDM.

Yeah Bro. Thanks for putting a thread together.

Yep, all models have HID's but it's only the S model that has height adjustability.

[Khazzy]

I have a cosmetic difference. The rectangle under the head lamps. USDM does not have this I have noticed.

[Beyer Subaru]

Originally Posted by Khazzy

I have a cosmetic difference. The rectangle under the head lamps. USDM does not have this I have noticed.

This is for the headlight washers in other world markets. They aren't present in USDM or JDM spec cars.

[roddy]

If the RA was available here (or the Scion/Toyota equivalent), that's what would be sitting in my driveway right now. I love bare bones "body-in-white" type cars...

[Turbowned]

Power folding mirrors, you say?

[ZC6BRZ]

Originally Posted by roddy

If the RA was available here (or the Scion/Toyota equivalent), that's what would be sitting in my driveway right now. I love bare bones "body-in-white" type cars...

An RC? http://toyota.jp/86/001_p_001/grade/grade4/index.html It retails for 22k USD in Japan.

Originally Posted by Turbowned

Power folding mirrors, you say?

Power folding except since it's RHD, everything is backwards, unless EDM cars have em.

[Turbowned]

True... you could switch the mirror glass though.