CSG Mike's personal 2017 BRZ build and thoughts.

[Tor]

How is the new "track" mode?

[brzaapi]

Hows the "oil cooler line" problem going?
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Cause you have to get this car to a track, on the track...going around the track.

Going FAST!!!

[johan]

Easy fix for oil cooler line problem:

swap to the 13-16 airbox.

The 17 autos still have the 13-16 airbox... so there's no reason it wouldn't be a direct swap. Boom, there's the space you need.

[JDM4E]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Additionally, the older HIDs output a much broader spectrum of light, versus the LEDs, which put out a lot of blue, but very little yellow or green. As a result, green/white highway signs are almost black/white at night, and yellow center lines are a very pale highlighter yellow instead of a very rich orange/cheese yellow.

This sux. I wonder, if there is/will be any LEDs replacements with better CRI. Low CRI is a "problem" across the whole LED industry and LEDs with a good Color Rendering Index is relatively rare and expensive.

[ajc209]

Originally Posted by johan

Easy fix for oil cooler line problem:

swap to the 13-16 airbox.

The 17 autos still have the 13-16 airbox... so there's no reason it wouldn't be a direct swap. Boom, there's the space you need.

Auto also has the old unmodified engine.

[johan]

Originally Posted by ajc209

Auto also has the old unmodified engine.

Of course, but the differences in the airbox are minor - and we already know the 13-16 airbox can flow enough air to make 250-300hp on a supercharger with a different filter.

I just wanted to offer this as an idea for a simple / cheap way to get rid of the problem.

[CSG David]

Originally Posted by brzaapi

Hows the "oil cooler line" problem going?
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Cause you have to get this car to a track, on the track...going around the track.

Going FAST!!!

Still working on a proper solution.

Originally Posted by johan

Easy fix for oil cooler line problem:

swap to the 13-16 airbox.

The 17 autos still have the 13-16 airbox... so there's no reason it wouldn't be a direct swap. Boom, there's the space you need.

A good idea, but doesn't necessarily mean it's the proper solution. Something designed correctly is far more beneficial to the community.

Originally Posted by JDM4E

This sux. I wonder, if there is/will be any LEDs replacements with better CRI. Low CRI is a "problem" across the whole LED industry and LEDs with a good Color Rendering Index is relatively rare and expensive.

Soon.

Originally Posted by ajc209

Auto also has the old unmodified engine.

Yea...AT sucks, except for DD life with boost. That is very fun.

[johan]

Originally Posted by CSG David

A good idea, but doesn't necessarily mean it's the proper solution. Something designed correctly is far more beneficial to the community.

Absolutely - won't disagree with you there. It just opens up your options from an individual owner perspective. If you're in a rush to get a cooler on a '17. It'd be the fastest way to get access to the large existing market of oil cooler solutions for the chassis.

[Drambeenie]

Originally Posted by johan

Of course, but the differences in the airbox are minor - and we already know the 13-16 airbox can flow enough air to make 250-300hp on a supercharger with a different filter.

I just wanted to offer this as an idea for a simple / cheap way to get rid of the problem.

Do the K&N (or similar) drop-in air filters work for the 17MT? Or will it require new filter dimensions?

[EAGLE5]

I think you should but a Ferrari engine in there.
http://www.ferrari-tractors.com/

[johan]

Originally Posted by Drambeenie

Do the K&N (or similar) drop-in air filters work for the 17MT? Or will it require new filter dimensions?

I don't know. Subaru did change the dimensions / design of the filter for '17 MT, but I don't know if it was in a way that changes compatibility.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Drambeenie

Do the K&N (or similar) drop-in air filters work for the 17MT? Or will it require new filter dimensions?

Different dimensions

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by johan

Easy fix for oil cooler line problem:

swap to the 13-16 airbox.

The 17 autos still have the 13-16 airbox... so there's no reason it wouldn't be a direct swap. Boom, there's the space you need.

Or I could put on an aftermarket intake.

Unfortunately that means more money, and the new stock intake works rather well.

I've never taken the easy way out before, and am not about to start now.

[Drambeenie]

Originally Posted by johan

I don't know. Subaru did change the dimensions / design of the filter for '17 MT, but I don't know if it was in a way that changes compatibility.

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

Different dimensions

Hmm...Doesn't sound like it's gonna work. I was hoping to bring the filter to the dealer when I pick up the car. Hopefully they release a compatible one before the end of december.