2017 Model Year Improvements - Page 12 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Ashikabi · 12-31-2015, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by olsonpg

Its crazy how well those abstract swirly vinyl covers prevent us from seeing any sort of detail on the body.

It's called camouflage in the animal kingdom

STZ · 12-31-2015, 08:29 PM

If they could just announce the 2017MY changes, that would be great.

I could finally decide whether or not to wait for a new one or start looking around for a used one in good condition.

Bristecom · 12-31-2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nikitopo

New model apeared again in Nurburgring together with the GRMN 86 model:

The sounds were coming entirely from the GRMN 86. That prototype 86 is making virtually no sound. Maybe it's hybrid or something? LOL

FRSW12 · 12-31-2015, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by STZ

If they could just announce the 2017MY changes, that would be great.

I could finally decide whether or not to wait for a new one or start looking around for a used one in good condition.

I think the announcement usually come in late Jan...but that's for a regular MY changes not facelift

funwheeldrive · 12-31-2015, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by STZ

If they could just announce the 2017MY changes, that would be great.

I could finally decide whether or not to wait for a new one or start looking around for a used one in good condition.

You might as well just wait IMO. I doubt you would regret it.

stevesnj · 01-01-2016, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FRSW12

I think the announcement usually come in late Jan...but that's for a regular MY changes not facelift

Huh?

86kahl · 01-01-2016, 11:02 AM

I have no idea how motoring.au is so accurate. Wait, is accurate the word I'm looking for🤔

sam69 · 01-02-2016, 03:32 AM

I've heard they are going to a 1.5 ltr Turbo engine with about 150 Kw and a bit more torque.

Apparently it's all to do with emissions, fuel economy and weight reduction, a move which many manufacturers are doing these days.

02.ACCORD.DUDE · 01-02-2016, 04:13 AM

Since I use the FR-S for my commute, all I want to know is... What's going to impress my boss (and the ladies) more?

Getting to work 3 minutes earlier because of the faster 0-60 in a manual? Or my improved e-mail response rate in an automatic?

Freakin decisions bro...

Chad86 · 01-02-2016, 12:51 PM

The best way to increase UNICORN power is to do it yourself!
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zISpBaOPq84"]unicorn s2000 - YouTube[/ame]

86kahl · 01-02-2016, 01:04 PM

"2017 will debut the STi & TRD models. It will have a curb weight of 2,000lbs exactly to spite the s2000. Also the long awaited "turbo version bro" will be added but it will be 12V battery powered and have first year production problems. Also no more crickets since the high pressure fuel pump has been moved to a remote location (dragging behind the car). -motoring.au "

Well you heard it here first fellas 2017 is the year to wait for.

/end thread

LOLS2K · 01-02-2016, 01:17 PM

@86kahl that's great news! Will it have the new '17 Prius tires as well?

86kahl · 01-02-2016, 01:25 PM

@LOLS2K the "insider" tells me that the Prius will be upgraded to 18x8.5 mag-alloy wheels wrapped in 235/40/18 pilot super sports as standard equipment in 2017 but unfortunately the FRS will remain largely unchanged in the brake/suspension/tires till the end of model run. Which happens to be in 2017.

Whew it's been a busy "news" day over here at motoring.au

Tcoat · 01-02-2016, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LOLS2K

@86kahl that's great news! Will it have the new '17 Prius tires as well?

I understand that Toyota has bought controlling interest in Yugo and they are going to resurrect the company so that they can get a good deal on tires.
The 17s will have a 12 inch rim to allow the tires to lose grip even easier.

01-02-2016, 01:17 PM	#166
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STZ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: '15 WRB BRZ Sport-tech Location: Canada Posts: 148 Thanks: 23 Thanked 145 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If they could just announce the 2017MY changes, that would be great. I could finally decide whether or not to wait for a new one or start looking around for a used one in good condition.

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86kahl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: whiteout, dark tint Location: SOCAL Posts: 308 Thanks: 2,453 Thanked 335 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have no idea how motoring.au is so accurate. Wait, is accurate the word I'm looking for🤔

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sam69 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: GT 86 Location: australia Posts: 369 Thanks: 84 Thanked 121 Times in 77 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've heard they are going to a 1.5 ltr Turbo engine with about 150 Kw and a bit more torque. Apparently it's all to do with emissions, fuel economy and weight reduction, a move which many manufacturers are doing these days.

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02.ACCORD.DUDE Car N00B Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: Honda Accord (2002) Location: NJ Posts: 318 Thanks: 299 Thanked 136 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Since I use the FR-S for my commute, all I want to know is... What's going to impress my boss (and the ladies) more? Getting to work 3 minutes earlier because of the faster 0-60 in a manual? Or my improved e-mail response rate in an automatic? Freakin decisions bro...

01-02-2016, 01:04 PM	#165
86kahl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: whiteout, dark tint Location: SOCAL Posts: 308 Thanks: 2,453 Thanked 335 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	"2017 will debut the STi & TRD models. It will have a curb weight of 2,000lbs exactly to spite the s2000. Also the long awaited "turbo version bro" will be added but it will be 12V battery powered and have first year production problems. Also no more crickets since the high pressure fuel pump has been moved to a remote location (dragging behind the car). -motoring.au " Well you heard it here first fellas 2017 is the year to wait for. /end thread

01-02-2016, 01:25 PM	#167
86kahl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: whiteout, dark tint Location: SOCAL Posts: 308 Thanks: 2,453 Thanked 335 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@LOLS2K the "insider" tells me that the Prius will be upgraded to 18x8.5 mag-alloy wheels wrapped in 235/40/18 pilot super sports as standard equipment in 2017 but unfortunately the FRS will remain largely unchanged in the brake/suspension/tires till the end of model run. Which happens to be in 2017. Whew it's been a busy "news" day over here at motoring.au

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