YES! AWD Turbo BRZ in the works for sure!!! - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

YoshiMike13 · 06-19-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by serith

Yep

We had 180" of snow last year lol. I get around okay in my tC, but I cheat and throw on 4 steel wheels & snow tires on the car and keep them on from November through March.. It's certainly not AWD but it's okay. If Subaru doesn't release an AWD BRZ, I'll probably just get a 4door WRX.

WOW! that is a lot of snow! we got like nothing in westerlo. well thats a lie we got some, but not 180" thats crazy. I have a cousin who goes to college in buffalo. it gets pretty bad up there.

I am with you all the way with the wrx actually, I love them. I still want a brz, but eh . . . I want to be a vet, they make a decent amount of money.... just watch in ten years i will have both, haha.v

YoshiMike13 · 06-19-2012, 02:04 PM

^^ or at least i am hoping, you can only hope at my age

serith · 06-19-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

180 inches of snow? Is that total of the yr?

Yes, for 2011. So far for 2012 we've had ~40" or so. It starts snowing in October, and stops in April, sometimes May. It's ridiculous.

dabocx · 06-19-2012, 02:11 PM

AWD wont happen

And i doubt even turbo will, it will put it in the 32k+ market right next to the sti.

TheRipler · 06-19-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Yeah, if only Subaru made a car that would work for those Turbo AWD people. Too bad they don't...

Where is the AWD turbo coupe? Has Subaru ever produced one for the US?

Extra bonus points for one that wasn't beaten with an ugly stick at the factory.

Dave-ROR · 06-19-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRipler

Where is the AWD turbo coupe? Has Subaru ever produced one for the US?

Extra bonus points for one that wasn't beaten with an ugly stick at the factory.

Most Subaru's are beaten with an ugly stick, especially in the 80s.

Although the RX wasn't the worst looking Subaru ever.

Snoopyalien24 · 06-19-2012, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tbxgz

Boxer, REAR-WHEEL DRIVE, Zenith

Don't you prefer the BAZ?

Snoopyalien24 · 06-19-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Most Subaru's are beaten with an ugly stick, especially in the 80s.

Although the RX wasn't the worst looking Subaru ever.

Ichi fugu is watching you D:

denkigrve · 06-19-2012, 03:04 PM

This non-stop obsession with "it needs more power" needs to stop. Why does it need more power? So you can go faster in a straight line? The car is supposed to be all about balance. If you want a fast 1/4 mile car go buy something else, or modify/swap your motor to your hearts content. Stop assuming that because you read it on the internet that someone said it needs more power it must be true.

I guarantee that most people saying "it needs more power" have never driven the car, nor have ever taken it around a track. I'm willing to bet that stiffer sway bars, and tighter suspension will net you faster lap times than simply slapping a turbo on this car. Stiffen up the chassis even more, and then watch as the car suddenly performs better. Put on some stickier tires on lighter/wider wheels. Suddenly you're shaving 10+ seconds off of your lap times.

This car is the anti-thesis to the "MORE POWER" arms race that has dominated the market. Tada-san has stated time and again, "This car was designed to center the focus on the driver, not the cars specs." Why would they suddenly deviate from that path? To appease some meat-headed drag race enthusiasts in an already overly crowded market?

chulooz · 06-19-2012, 03:13 PM

While handling and feel are first and foremost in this car

, its not only about the track. Its nice to be able to actually drive fast (with a reasonable bump in HP) on the street under legal circumstances; you've got to admit that you would be much more impressed with your car's performance if it wasn't being passed by a Camry at WOT.

Performance cars that are afraid of usable power?

Tbxgz · 06-19-2012, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Don't you prefer the BAZ?

You know, it just doesnt have the same ring to it.

TheRipler · 06-19-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Most Subaru's are beaten with an ugly stick, especially in the 80s.

Although the RX wasn't the worst looking Subaru ever.

OK, you got me there, but no bonus points for you.

I really should have known, since I drove an XT last year. That said, 80's turbos left a bit to be desired. Better off with modern NA for power.

Oriental Life · 06-19-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by brzninja

Glad I'm getting mine now before they *might* mess up the formula.

^^ This.

Snoopyalien24 · 06-19-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Tbxgz

You know, it just doesnt have the same ring to it.

But why? Car names that sound like what sheep say is unique!

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