What changes would you want on the BRZ? - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

kberkel · 08-10-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by xxBrun0xx

Better head unit is really all the car needs. If we're really being picky, better stock tune, thicker paint, miles till empty readout, heated seats that you can actually feel through a winter coat, larger exhaust tips or smaller cutouts for them.

That being said, the car is absolutely perfect. Thank you, Subaru/Toyota, for giving we enthusiasts what we have been asking for since 1999.

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jetlex · 08-10-2014, 11:02 PM

I would like to see some of these as an OPTION at least:

- locking glove box
- euro center console
- manual steering rack
- more sound deadening
- C/F roof insert
- steering wheel controls
- more interior / exterior color options

I may be dreaming, but in my mind these would be cool OPTIONS that I would pay extra for - if I could check the box for them.

Kids Heart · 08-10-2014, 11:06 PM

FA20DIT

Ferrari · 08-11-2014, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Alien Visitor

I got my BRZ three weeks ago, and I would change the following:

- the seatbelt (it feels like it's cutting into my neck)

Are you running the seatbelt through the seatbelt loop on the side of the seat? It'll keep it from cutting into your neck...

daiheadjai · 08-11-2014, 07:42 PM

Get rid of the push start. It takes up space, has very little value in terms of the drive, and can (in certain conditions) be dangerous.
Not to mention you have to cycle through each mode one by one, whereas a key will let you get to exactly the mode you want.
I would at least like to be able to choose it (or omit it)

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krayzie · 08-11-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ayilar

I can't speak for the OP, but in my case I have two MB to compare the headlights to: my (now sold) 2005 C230k SC's halogens and my C350's bixenons. There is no comparison. The Coupe's were extremely good for halogens IMHO, consistent with with their being rated highly in (if memory serves) AutoCar and in a French car magazine I read at the time. The 2008 C350's are so good that I love driving at night: it's good with normal beams but truly like daylight if I can turn the high beams on: they are _that_ good. The BRZ's xenons pale (no pun intended) in comparison. Love my car but not its headlights.

You are right a lot of modern HIDs and even LED and halogen headlights on low end cars are complete bullshit. When I drove a Gen 3 Integra in the 90's the halogen projectors were unbelievably good, puts a lot of cars these days to shame.

The Hella HID projectors and Hella halogen projector fogs combo on my old Mk5 Golf GTI were pretty good also. I won't even mention the garbage fog lights on the twins; PSX24W like are you fucking kidding me?

AdamYYZ · 08-24-2014, 12:32 AM

A better transmission.

I can deal with the other frivolous shortcomings of the car. I bought it already understanding what I was getting into. But the gearbox is embarrassing to listen to. The more I drive it the more I wish they got it right. Off throttle in first and second especially the gears clatter and sound like the transmission is destroyed. And right off the lot shifting first thru fourth CRUNCH vvVVVVVvv CRUNCH vvvVVVVVvvv CRUNCH. I try my best to hide this when driving with or around people I know.

Why did they think this was OK? None of my other cars were like this at all.

Still love the car. 9.5 out of 10

Poodles · 08-24-2014, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamYYZ

A better transmission.

I can deal with the other frivolous shortcomings of the car. I bought it already understanding what I was getting into. But the gearbox is embarrassing to listen to. The more I drive it the more I wish they got it right. Off throttle in first and second especially the gears clatter and sound like the transmission is destroyed. And right off the lot shifting first thru fourth CRUNCH vvVVVVVvv CRUNCH vvvVVVVVvvv CRUNCH. I try my best to hide this when driving with or around people I know.

Why did they think this was OK? None of my other cars were like this at all.

Still love the car. 9.5 out of 10

If it was crunching right off the lot, why haven't you taken it in?

Plus, I think most people don't know what a loud or clunky transmission is. Try a Miata for loud and a MKIII Supra for clunky...

GeoBRZ · 08-24-2014, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamYYZ

A better transmission.

I can deal with the other frivolous shortcomings of the car. I bought it already understanding what I was getting into. But the gearbox is embarrassing to listen to. The more I drive it the more I wish they got it right. Off throttle in first and second especially the gears clatter and sound like the transmission is destroyed. And right off the lot shifting first thru fourth CRUNCH vvVVVVVvv CRUNCH vvvVVVVVvvv CRUNCH. I try my best to hide this when driving with or around people I know.

Why did they think this was OK? None of my other cars were like this at all.

Still love the car. 9.5 out of 10

Yeah... ummm thats not normal, my tranny is smooth and fast, the first couple thousand miles it was a little stiff but now its smooth as butter.

HeadBanger · 08-24-2014, 10:21 AM

People who want more cup holders and shit like that bought the wrong car.

I want less sound deadening.
I want a little bit more power.
Nicer stock wheels.
The seat to remember it's position when you pull the fabric puller thing.
Functional fender vents.
Bigger rear speakers.
I have the Sport-Tech model, Alcantara inserts on the wheel would be cool.
The frameless mirror would be nice.
Traction control to be turned completely off at the push of a button.
Louder stock exhaust would have been nice.
An RA or STI or Ts model would be nice for North America.
White face gauges. I love white face gauges.
The auto climate control should go below 18*. Mazda's go to 15*

Options.
Sunroof. I don't know if I'd have taken it. And I know we couldn't have one because of the shape of the roof. But it would be a nice option.
Leather seats. Not for me, but it would be a nice option.
Sound system upgrades like the FRS has.
Power seats. Again, not for me, but would be a nice option.

That's it for now

Alien Visitor · 08-24-2014, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferrari

Are you running the seatbelt through the seatbelt loop on the side of the seat? It'll keep it from cutting into your neck...

Yes, I have it going through the loop and it still goes into my neck.

It's not as bad as if I didn't run it through the loop. It's a minor annoyance that a seat belt pad can't fix.

Myv · 08-24-2014, 12:04 PM

More torque.

s2d4 · 08-24-2014, 12:19 PM

Less whinny owners.

dbrandt01 · 08-24-2014, 12:42 PM

I'm pretty satisfied though with the general purpose of the car. Of course I could be nit picky about it. The rattles inside doesn't bother me just music to my ears. I don't even listen to the radio when driving anymore. If I had to pick stuff to change it'd be move the cruise control to possible a button like where the headlights are. I love the steering wheel being simple with nothing really on it. Other than that I didn't buy a fast car, but this is still fun to drive.

08-24-2014, 10:21 AM	#52
HeadBanger Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: '14 Subaru BRZ Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 979 Thanks: 204 Thanked 409 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	People who want more cup holders and shit like that bought the wrong car. I want less sound deadening. I want a little bit more power. Nicer stock wheels. The seat to remember it's position when you pull the fabric puller thing. Functional fender vents. Bigger rear speakers. I have the Sport-Tech model, Alcantara inserts on the wheel would be cool. The frameless mirror would be nice. Traction control to be turned completely off at the push of a button. Louder stock exhaust would have been nice. An RA or STI or Ts model would be nice for North America. White face gauges. I love white face gauges. The auto climate control should go below 18. Mazda's go to 15 Options. Sunroof. I don't know if I'd have taken it. And I know we couldn't have one because of the shape of the roof. But it would be a nice option. Leather seats. Not for me, but it would be a nice option. Sound system upgrades like the FRS has. Power seats. Again, not for me, but would be a nice option. That's it for now __________________ Life's too short to drive a boring car

08-24-2014, 12:19 PM	#55
s2d4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: R32 GTR, AW11 MR2 SC, GTS86 R Location: OZ Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 603 Thanked 1,224 Times in 708 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Less whinny owners. __________________

08-10-2014, 11:02 PM	#44
jetlex Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: none Location: gardinia Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would like to see some of these as an OPTION at least: - locking glove box - euro center console - manual steering rack - more sound deadening - C/F roof insert - steering wheel controls - more interior / exterior color options I may be dreaming, but in my mind these would be cool OPTIONS that I would pay extra for - if I could check the box for them.

08-10-2014, 11:06 PM	#45
Kids Heart Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited SWP Location: Lawrenceville GA Posts: 583 Thanks: 64 Thanked 123 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FA20DIT

08-11-2014, 07:42 PM	#47
daiheadjai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2003 S2000, 2008 Fit Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 1,990 Thanks: 2,584 Thanked 1,154 Times in 688 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Get rid of the push start. It takes up space, has very little value in terms of the drive, and can (in certain conditions) be dangerous. Not to mention you have to cycle through each mode one by one, whereas a key will let you get to exactly the mode you want. I would at least like to be able to choose it (or omit it) Sent from my SGH-I747M using Tapatalk

08-24-2014, 12:32 AM	#49
AdamYYZ Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ Sport-Tech Lightning Red Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A better transmission. I can deal with the other frivolous shortcomings of the car. I bought it already understanding what I was getting into. But the gearbox is embarrassing to listen to. The more I drive it the more I wish they got it right. Off throttle in first and second especially the gears clatter and sound like the transmission is destroyed. And right off the lot shifting first thru fourth CRUNCH vvVVVVVvv CRUNCH vvvVVVVVvvv CRUNCH. I try my best to hide this when driving with or around people I know. Why did they think this was OK? None of my other cars were like this at all. Still love the car. 9.5 out of 10

08-24-2014, 12:04 PM	#54
Myv Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited MT Location: Thornhill, Ont, Canada Posts: 531 Thanks: 124 Thanked 113 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	More torque.

08-24-2014, 12:42 PM	#56
dbrandt01 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: none Location: N/A Posts: 411 Thanks: 185 Thanked 229 Times in 140 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm pretty satisfied though with the general purpose of the car. Of course I could be nit picky about it. The rattles inside doesn't bother me just music to my ears. I don't even listen to the radio when driving anymore. If I had to pick stuff to change it'd be move the cruise control to possible a button like where the headlights are. I love the steering wheel being simple with nothing really on it. Other than that I didn't buy a fast car, but this is still fun to drive.

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