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ztrevs · 09-16-2016, 10:24 PM

In regards to the steering wheel mounted buttons though, I find them a bit mushy to press... Maybe its just me? I would have to press twice sometimes for songs to change/volume to go up.

Would love to hear others thoughts.

WorldRallyB · 09-16-2016, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ztrevs

In regards to the steering wheel mounted buttons though, I find them a bit mushy to press... Maybe its just me? I would have to press twice sometimes for songs to change/volume to go up.

Would love to hear others thoughts.

I think the mush is completely intentional, a crisp button would probably actuate more easily and i think that would result in unwarranted presses. You'd hate the newest gen WRX; same mushy feeling with twice the travel.. which is probably why i like the ones on the BRZ so much lol.

Si_Chris · 09-17-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by justinco

It felt/looked thinner on the 2017 BRZ compared to my 2013 FRS, at least that was my observation after driving the 2017. I honestly don't think I've driven a pre-17 BRZ, so not sure how that compares.

Pre-17 BRZs should be the same exact steering wheel as the FRS, just a different emblem. Good to hear your feedback

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Originally Posted by Oxyg3n

The 2017 feels like it has a vertical indent at 9 and 3 that fits all my fingers, which may explain why it feels thinner as that is the position we mostly druve at I would assume.

Good to know. It seems that the new steering wheel feel is different from everyone's perspective. I think I might check out a 2017 if one shows up at my local dealer to see all the new features.

jmark · 09-17-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Si_Chris

Pre-17 BRZs should be the same exact steering wheel as the FRS, just a different emblem. Good to hear your feedback

Good to know. It seems that the new steering wheel feel is different from everyone's perspective. I think I might check out a 2017 if one shows up at my local dealer to see all the new features.

The 2017 steering wheel is smaller in diameter than the 2016.

Oxyg3n · 09-18-2016, 12:59 AM

Some drifting/donuts in the new brz!
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLqUD-0fyck"]2016 Subaru BRZ â€¢ Al VÃ¡zquez â€¢ Review en EspaÃ±ol - YouTube[/ame]

chaoskaze · 09-18-2016, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Si_Chris

Pre-17 BRZs should be the same exact steering wheel as the FRS, just a different emblem. Good to hear your feedback

Good to know. It seems that the new steering wheel feel is different from everyone's perspective. I think I might check out a 2017 if one shows up at my local dealer to see all the new features.

2017 steering wheel is 3mm smaller *wink

I believe it's the same size as the TRD steering wheel? Just wild guess... cuz TRD one felt smaller.

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SuperDave · 09-19-2016, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chaoskaze

2017 steering wheel is 3mm smaller *wink

I believe it's the same size as the TRD steering wheel? Just wild guess... cuz TRD one felt smaller.

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trd is 1 mm smaller than the 17 model. 4 mm smaller than the zenki model.

Oxyg3n · 09-23-2016, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by chaoskaze

2017 steering wheel is 3mm smaller *wink

I believe it's the same size as the TRD steering wheel? Just wild guess... cuz TRD one felt smaller.

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Just felt the 2016 brz steering wheel at the dealership..The 9 and 3 felt thicker than the 2017, and not just barely, but pretty significantly.. The 2017 does look a little smaller though.

imprezza · 09-25-2016, 09:05 AM

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nikitopo · 09-25-2016, 10:29 AM

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new Redline Review!

Nice review.

Zaku · 09-25-2016, 11:10 AM

Lol thanks for posting that, guess who worked on it and who car that is

imprezza · 09-25-2016, 11:17 AM

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Lol thanks for posting that, guess who worked on it and who car that is

lol nice! hope you're past break-in he flogged it pretty good a couple times

Zaku · 09-25-2016, 11:36 AM

Thanks, we are still a pretty small channel and I would totally love more opportunities to film and work with our editor in chief. So hit us up and subscribe! The more people we have the more I can go out and make vids for the twins

thanks!

Hahaha we talked about that but in the end I allowed it because I wanted you guys to get the best video.

imprezza · 09-25-2016, 11:45 AM

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Thanks, we are still a pretty small channel and I would totally love more opportunities to film and work with our editor and chief. So hit us up and subscribe! The more people we have the more I can go out and make vids for the twins

thanks!

Hahaha we talked about that but in the end I allowed it because I wanted you guys to get the best video.

already subscribed. I find Sofyan's reviews to be one of the best out there. concise and very informative, good camera angles too

keep up the great work!

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09-25-2016, 11:36 AM	#195
Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: '17 BRZ CWP LMT. Location: Maryland Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 2,717 Thanked 1,725 Times in 790 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks, we are still a pretty small channel and I would totally love more opportunities to film and work with our editor in chief. So hit us up and subscribe! The more people we have the more I can go out and make vids for the twins thanks! Hahaha we talked about that but in the end I allowed it because I wanted you guys to get the best video. __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch Last edited by Zaku; 09-25-2016 at 03:24 PM.

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