Subaru Testing a BRZ with STI Badging and a Big Wing

[fourdegrees]

This is still the initial release. Seems like they were saying more specs to come. If it doesn't have all of the extra bushings it seems a little pointless to just not do it yourself. Looking forward to a price as well.

[nikitopo]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Thought I read somewhere that the JDM tS model had some chassis reinforcements, internal to the car. All I saw about the US tS was mention of some underhood braces. Am I missing something? Or did I make up that bit about the JDM car in my head somehow?

Originally Posted by JonRZ

I honestly feel like this is a USDM tS version which isn't as 'hardcore' as the JDM tS was in '15 and doesn't quite have all the available options. Not even an 'STI Sport' tuned exhaust There were many bushings and additional parts released for that tS which we don't see here ... at least from this initial release. Like someone else said, see DSOmega's build.

The '13 JDM tS model had the most of the chassis reinforcements. On the '15 JDM tS model, many of them were ommited. Maybe, they wanted to create a more "street friendly" car or because the '15 chassis was already re-inforced from the factory. Especially, the rear end. Maybe it is the same reason for the US tS model. Not much need on this chassis.

[DSOmegaX]

Originally Posted by nikitopo

The '13 JDM tS model had the most of the chassis reinforcements. On the '15 JDM tS model, many of them were ommited. Maybe, they wanted to create a more "street friendly" car or because the '15 chassis was already re-inforced from the factory. Especially, the rear end. Maybe it is the same reason for the US tS model. Not much need on this chassis.

Originally Posted by JonRZ

I honestly feel like this is a USDM tS version which isn't as 'hardcore' as the JDM tS was in '15 and doesn't quite have all the available options. Not even an 'STI Sport' tuned exhaust There were many bushings and additional parts released for that tS which we don't see here ... at least from this initial release. Like someone else said, see DSOmega's build.

Yeap this. The GT package was only offered on the 13 tS and was more track oriented. The 15 tS was toned down a bit to make it more street focused

[Ricepuddin]

Originally Posted by Lantana frs

That wing will make it harder to identify the minivan that rear ends me at a green light.

I mean that just happened to me 2days ago...

Except it was an SUV

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[Da Brz]

Whew! Just got caught up all the way on this thread.

1. Gearing down helps on the freeway, but I can only gear down so far. And it's still fairly... eh. Sure it's world's better than a 90s Geo... but I wouldn't be happy with that car's performance, either, so...

2. When gearing down, I go straight from 6th to 3rd, sometimes even second if I'm going slow enough. The only time I step down is if I misjudged what the rpms would be upon letting back out on the clutch. Like going down to 4th only to realize I had enough room to kick it in to 3rd.

3. The tS is the PP with a wing and some extra stuff. I... don't really care about it.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Da Brz

Whew! Just got caught up all the way on this thread.

1. Gearing down helps on the freeway, but I can only gear down so far. And it's still fairly... eh. Sure it's world's better than a 90s Geo... but I wouldn't be happy with that car's performance, either, so...

2. When gearing down, I go straight from 6th to 3rd, sometimes even second if I'm going slow enough. The only time I step down is if I misjudged what the rpms would be upon letting back out on the clutch. Like going down to 4th only to realize I had enough room to kick it in to 3rd.

3. The tS is the PP with a wing and some extra stuff. I... don't really care about it.

Accelerating on the highway was no different in the 90s then it is now and if the Geo was fine then the Twins should be far better.
If you are driving at such low revs and speed in 6th that you can safely shift into 2nd then no wonder you think the car has no power. Right gear for the right speed.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ricepuddin

I mean that just happened to me 2days ago...

Except it was an SUV

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I used to drive very large army trucks and people would almost hit me all the time. The size of the vehicle has little to do with people not paying attention. Either that or the camo on them was far more effective on the highway then it was in the field.

[MJones_RB]

Not sure if this has been posted:

"
June 8, 2017
SUBARU DEBUTS LIMITED EDITION WRX STI TYPE RA and BRZ tS® WITH HIGHER PERFORMANCE FOR DRIVING ENTHUSIASTS

Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America, Inc. has announced two new performance models: the 2018 Subaru WRX STI Type RA and 2018 Subaru BRZ tS. Both are performance focused derivatives engineered by Subaru Tecnica International, Inc. specifically for driving enthusiasts. Each vehicle is limited to 500 units and vehicles will arrive at Subaru retailers in early 2018.

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BRZ tS
The 2018 BRZ tS (tuned by STI) delivers the highest level of “fun to drive” and “pure handling delight” through greater flexibility, better control and stability.

BRZ is renowned for its ultra-low center of gravity and precision handling, and the new BRZ tS adds STI-tuned front and rear SACHS® dampers and coil springs as well as flexible V-braces in the engine compartment. New draw stiffeners are added to the chassis and sub-frame to improve steering response. The BRZ tS is also equipped with 18-in. lightweight STI wheels (the first time that a BRZ has been offered with 18-inch wheels) mounted with 215/40 R 18 Michelin Pilot® Sport 4 tires for superior grip and quicker turn-in. Brembo® brakes at all four corners round-out the package.

The exterior also adds a more aggressive look with an exclusive STI rear carbon fiber spoiler. The spoiler is manually adjustable to fine-tune rear downforce. The addition of STI front, rear and side underspoilers helps control airflow for better traction and stability.

The BRZ tS is also adorned with an exclusive Cherry Blossom Red accent around the front grille and unique rear bumper cover. The rear hatch displays the official BRZ tS badge. The exterior foldable mirrors, roof-mounted shark fin antenna, BRZ and SUBARU badging all have a black finish. Also, the fog lights have been removed and replaced with STI fog light covers.

The cabin features black leather and Alcantara® upholstery with contrasting red stitching and accents throughout the interior, including steering wheel, door and dash panels, knee pads, shifter and emergency brake boots. front seats have red leather bolsters and the seatbacks are embroidered with the tS logo. The visor over the gauge cluster is unique to this model, as is the interior door trim. The center console has been updated to a cast black finish. The BRZ tS also comes standard with red front seat belts and a frameless interior rear view mirror.

Both the 2018 WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tS will be available in WR Blue Pearl, Crystal Black Silica and Crystal White Pearl. Both models will be distributed throughout Subaru’s retailer network beginning in the first quarter of 2018.

Exact specifications and pricing will be announced later this year."

[bkharmony]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

If downshift to slow down I row through each gear every single time. Habit from driving truck I think.

Habit from motorcycle riding. Also on the bike I wind out first and skip to third to cruise all the time.

[Drambeenie]

Originally Posted by MJones_RB

Not sure if this has been posted:

The BRZ tS is also adorned with an exclusive Cherry Blossom Red accent around the front grille and unique rear bumper cover.

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by bkharmony

Habit from motorcycle riding. Also on the bike I wind out first and skip to third to cruise all the time.

Your motorcycle let you skip gears? Mine was sequential. I couldn't have skipped gears if I tried.

[bkharmony]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

If revs are already low I will skip down two gears. If they are high I will go down each one separately but quickly.

I'm still practicing skipping down four gears to induce the money shift. Heard it's awesome when executed properly.

[bkharmony]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

Your motorcycle let you skip gears? Mine was sequential. I couldn't have skipped gears if I tried.

Pull in clutch, toe up twice. Skip from 1st to 3rd.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by Drambeenie

I've been looking for this!