Entertaining German GT86 review

[wbradley]

Originally Posted by torqdork

Did you take advantage of the free four-wheel alignment during the first 18 months/18,000 miles (or thereabouts) as described in the warranty guide on US spec cars? The twins are strapped down to a ship deck during transit and that alone will affect alignment. Mine was off a fair amount f/r and after alignment have no issue with stability at any speed.

Hmm, wasn't aware of that. I wonder if it applied in Canada? The car was OK, it just seemed to require more steering correction than I was used to on the highway I took every day. Incidently this is a concrete highway with expansion joints at regular intervals. Very noisy to drive on. The only one of its type in my area.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

If only Toyota/Subaru had made the stock engine sound better to reward winding it out.

I think that was the original intent of the sound tube set up, but as we all (or at least many of us) know the results were disappointing to say the least.
If they could have had it resonate at a lower tone it may have better suited the design purpose.

[Texas BRZ]

Interesting video. I enjoyed viewing.

I wouldn't want a button to adjust the suspension settings... Would complicate things in a simple sports car. The steering adjustment is probably more specific to him. He should take the car out on a small track to truly appreciate the car for what it is.

I couldn't really ask for much more on this car, but perhaps I could ask for a bit less.

[kdmBRZ]

Originally Posted by torqdork

Did you take advantage of the free four-wheel alignment during the first 18 months/18,000 miles (or thereabouts) as described in the warranty guide on US spec cars? The twins are strapped down to a ship deck during transit and that alone will affect alignment. Mine was off a fair amount f/r and after alignment have no issue with stability at any speed.

I didn't know about this! Do I just schedule this service at my Subaru dealership?

[torqdork]

Originally Posted by kdmBRZ

I didn't know about this! Do I just schedule this service at my Subaru dealership?

I don't know if Subaru offers the same coverage but it'll say in the warranty guide.

For FR-S owners, the words to use when making your appointment with the service writer are: "the car wanders at highway speeds on a flat, level surface and constant throttle, tire pressures are 35 psi all around".

Also, confirm with them that it's covered by warranty based on time and mileage as described in the guide. I prefer using a dealer with an in-house rack instead of those (most) that sublet the job.

Sooner is better, I had mine done after the RE-11A's were installed. The dealership had no objections to the oversize tires and set it to my specs that are slightly different than stock but within factory tolerance.