The 2017 Series.Yellow....what upgrades?

[Dark]

Originally Posted by Hyper4mance2k

Gross oversimplification. You need to be already registered with Mazdaspeed Motorsports and already in the driver development program already racing a Mazda vehicle with livery at least two times a year in sanctioned racing events. Ask me how I know. (Don't ask. I know because I've been doing it since 2002)

edit: You also get parts at cost, and full access to the Mazdaspeed catalog with support from Mazdaspeed.

If you look at the fine print I posted, it says all SCCA members are eligible by emailing their info to SCCA. Mazdaspeed members can get certificate by entering the pin on their website. Well unless I'm English is that poor, I don't think I read it wrong.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by Zaku

Alright guys, so Id figured the best way to help give information is to actually get a Zenki BRZ owner into the new BRZ to give impressions. We also go over the question you guys asked about the Steering wheel @krayzie

Enjoy.

Great shots Peace the videos show the interior much better in real life compare to pix online, not my cup of tea but not bad nonetheless.

You can see the car inside and out took a lot of inspiration from the aftermarket.

The new steering wheel rim does seem a bit more chunky, the dimensions remind of the TRD Momo wheel for the 86, while the overall design like I said before is from the early 80's Toyota 3 spoke (the one where it usually says Twincam 16 on the horn).

BTW did they open up the S207?

[Zaku]

Originally Posted by krayzie

Great shots Peace the interior seems pretty good in real life compare to pix online, not my cup of tea but not bad nonetheless.

The new steering wheel rim does seem a bit more chunky, reminds of the TRD Momo wheel for the 86.

Did they open up the S207?

Nope, Sorry It was being used by that Bucky fellow that's a rally cross driver for another event. We were very lucky to get inside the BRZ, we were the only one allowed to. I had to work some magic there, not something I wanna do all the time, but whenever I can help I try.

[Spec C Wannabe]

I have the questions to those who know:
1) Will the notorious "Torque Dip" be filled with this facelift version?
2) When will the automotive journalists get their chances for test drive/review sessions?


I would like to hear how the 2017 model actually drives in real world rather than reading from the marketing material from the manufacturer official announcements.

[drew_kar]

Originally Posted by Spec C Wannabe

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I would like to hear how the 2017 model actually drives in real world rather than reading from the marketing material from the manufacturer official announcements.

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[Hyper4mance2k]

Originally Posted by Dark

If you look at the fine print I posted, it says all SCCA members are eligible by emailing their info to SCCA. Mazdaspeed members can get certificate by entering the pin on their website. Well unless I'm English is that poor, I don't think I read it wrong.

Must be a new update to the program. My bad, I didn't see the photo you posted. It used to be that they only offered dealer pricing to people who already owned and raced in their program.

[Hyper4mance2k]

Damn it, didn't anyone pop the hood? I want to see the new manifolds.

[FT911]

Am I the only one excited by the 15-20whp?

If they cut drivetrain losses by like 10%, wouldn't any additional power we add also get 10% more whp? I mean I could be totally wrong. Just a thought.


I'm also curious how much the Performance Package cars will weigh.

[Zaku]

Originally Posted by Hyper4mance2k

Damn it, didn't anyone pop the hood? I want to see the new manifolds.

Wasn't allowed you can however find the other twin, there's under hood shot of it

[Zaku]

Originally Posted by Spec C Wannabe

I have the questions to those who know:
1) Will the notorious "Torque Dip" be filled with this facelift version?
2) When will the automotive journalists get their chances for test drive/review sessions?


I would like to hear how the 2017 model actually drives in real world rather than reading from the marketing material from the manufacturer official announcements.

Car should go on sale soon hopefully fall and not winter we should hear journalist reviews alittle before then.

[krayzie]

They won't allow anyone to pop the hood on this one probably cuz it's not a real 2017, just a converted mockup.

[Dark]

Originally Posted by Hyper4mance2k

Must be a new update to the program. My bad, I didn't see the photo you posted. It used to be that they only offered dealer pricing to people who already owned and raced in their program.

No worries. I was just making sure I didn't read it wrong.

Originally Posted by FT911

Am I the only one excited by the 15-20whp?

If they cut drivetrain losses by like 10%, wouldn't any additional power we add also get 10% more whp? I mean I could be totally wrong. Just a thought.


I'm also curious how much the Performance Package cars will weigh.

I think it's more like they underrate the heck out of the revised engine.

Originally Posted by Zaku

Car should go on sale soon hopefully fall and not winter we should hear journalist reviews alittle before then.

I would like a rematch with Miata ND.

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by Dark

No worries. I was just making sure I didn't read it wrong.



I think it's more like they underrate the heck out of the revised engine.



I would like a rematch with Miata ND.

Not that again. Then we have to listen to all the bitching and moaning about tires.

[Sport-Tech]

Originally Posted by krayzie

Sounds like a diesel truck lol!

That's the optional exhaust which does sound crude when the mic for recording it on the autox run is at the back end of the car as on these videos. Sounds better in-cabin though. I still find it too much, would go for the standard Abarth exhaust (which is definitely quad pipe in North Amercia btw).