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Old 05-18-2012, 04:26 PM   #29
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I actually kinda want the steering wheel controls, because it makes the wheel look more sophisticated. Don't ask me; I just think the stock wheel is a little plain. Oh, and smooth leather instead of perforated leather on the steering wheel!
I'm glad they don't have steering wheel controls. I think it looks too busy and redundant and less focused/sporty with them. But I wish they were thinner like the Momos with two horn buttons within thumb's reach.

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Old 05-18-2012, 04:39 PM   #30
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I'd be interested in:

* The Limited interior being standard, or at least the HVAC unit, to further separate itself from the FR-S
* Better-looking standard factory wheels, even if they're still the same size
* Non-Altezza tails, or at least smoke or gray instead of chrome
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Old 05-20-2012, 05:20 PM   #31
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I think a lightweight track version would be cool (no interior electronics, lighter track wheels etc.) with 40 more ft lbs of torque and factory support in the form of crate engines, gearboxes and rearends.
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Old 05-20-2012, 06:56 PM   #32
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Interesting thread....sad i missed it up until now. I guess Ill play too..

What id like to see within the next 4 years;

1. Taillights changes, particularly too the '11 BRZ STI Concept
2. Functional Fender Vent Outlets
3. Clutch Pack LSD for High spec(premium/limited) models
4. Updated ECU firmware for better mid-range maping
5. Updated Gauge cluster with individual bezeling.
6. updated Interior plastics for better textures.
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Old 05-20-2012, 08:25 PM   #33
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Interesting thread....sad i missed it up until now. I guess Ill play too..

What id like to see within the next 4 years;

1. Taillights changes, particularly too the '11 BRZ STI Concept
2. Functional Fender Vent Outlets
3. Clutch Pack LSD for High spec(premium/limited) models
4. Updated ECU firmware for better mid-range maping
5. Updated Gauge cluster with individual bezeling.
6. updated Interior plastics for better textures.
Wow, this almost sums up my list, too.

In addition (and others have already mentioned some of these):
- updated center stack w/better materials
- lid on the center tray
- JDM tailpipes
- fix the leather strap seatbelt guides (or at least line them on the back with webbing so that they won't rip)
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Old 05-20-2012, 08:32 PM   #34
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You can buy a backup camera for $13 and you can buy controls to add on your wheel probably around $40-50.

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Since I haven't driven one yet, I can't speak about the driving dynamics of the car. I will put in my 2 cents on options I'd like to see though. They are two:

1. Steering wheel mounted controls for BT/radio/etc.
2. Backup camera

That's it. At least until I've lived with it for a bit and driven the thing.
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Old 05-20-2012, 09:12 PM   #35
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You can buy a backup camera for $13 and you can buy controls to add on your wheel probably around $40-50.
Where can you get the steering wheel controls for $40-$50? I'm pretty skeptical about that.
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Go to an Audio Video Integration company and have them mount an iphone/ipod/mp3 player/android to your steering wheel.

Apple is making a small remote control clip on for steering wheels to access an iphone that is connected to the cars unit.

There is already a steering wheel mount to mount an actual iphone/ipod to a steering wheel.

Also check this pioneer remote out but you have to have a remote compatible stereo.





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Where can you get the steering wheel controls for $40-$50? I'm pretty skeptical about that.
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Old 05-20-2012, 10:11 PM   #37
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Or this. Any car audio place can run the wires through the car to the audio unit so they can't be seen

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Old 05-20-2012, 11:36 PM   #38
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Speed/Noise-compensating Volume for the radio. It's awesome

The faster/louder the car goes or gets, the Radio compensates by increasing volume, and then reducing it back to normal.
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Old 05-21-2012, 12:49 AM   #39
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how would the cup holders work with a centre console cover?
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Old 05-21-2012, 01:24 AM   #40
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Speed/Noise-compensating Volume for the radio. It's awesome

The faster/louder the car goes or gets, the Radio compensates by increasing volume, and then reducing it back to normal.
i HATE this. Ill control my own volume, thank you.

Realistically Id like the option to choose LESS equipment rather than add on more.
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Old 05-21-2012, 01:43 AM   #41
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Or this. Any car audio place can run the wires through the car to the audio unit so they can't be seen

LMAO that looks futuristic, like 2049ish...
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LMAO that looks futuristic, like 2049ish...
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