2018 BRZ updates - Page 7 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

nikitopo · 09-20-2017, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clutch

https://www.torquenews.com/1084/new-...brz-sti-coming

Not sure how reputable this site is. Tried to find the Japanese press release without much success.

It is located here:

https://www.subaru.jp/brz/brz/ (Subaru BRZ x STI Coming Soon)

DSOmegaX · 09-25-2017, 04:09 PM

https://www.autoblog.com/2017/09/25/...ound-ab-tile-9

It's this car. Essentially Japans version of the USDM tS without the aero.

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chaoskaze · 09-25-2017, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSOmegaX

https://www.autoblog.com/2017/09/25/...ound-ab-tile-9

It's this car. Essentially Japans version of the USDM tS without the aero.

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yeap looks like it, thou the stock chair with sti log probably doesn't feel comfy at all..... but i kind want it somehow........

nikitopo · 09-26-2017, 02:18 AM

I was reading lately in XaCar magazine that all the new performance BRZ versions will use Sachs dampers. So, overall we'll have 3 JDM tS versions. One with the Showa dampers, one with the Bilstein and the latest one with the Sachs. As a side note, Tada San wanted to provide the Sachs dampers from day one, but at that time there were some issues with oil leaking. Sachs had to improve a bit their manufacturing process and qualify with the Toyota & Subaru standards.

spike021 · 09-26-2017, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikitopo

I was reading lately in XaCar magazine

Just want to say I wish I could read that, haha. I picked up one of the recent issues and it's fun to look at, but for me it's just a picture book/magazine at that point.

Clutch · 10-01-2017, 01:00 PM

So as someone looking to buy a 2018.... where the heck are they? It's October now and the BRZ is the only Subaru model that hasn't moved to 2018.

Veloist · 10-01-2017, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clutch

So as someone looking to buy a 2018.... where the heck are they? It's October now and the BRZ is the only Subaru model that hasn't moved to 2018.

This chart was spot-on when it came to the other cars in Subaru’s lineup.

Our October allocation still includes MY17 BRZ’s.

Clutch · 10-01-2017, 01:33 PM

Thanks for the info! Guess I better strap in for a longer wait :-/

trippinbillies40 · 10-04-2017, 09:20 PM

Pre-pro's are at port. Sat in one today in Baltimore. #003 and #006 are there. Happy to report that the headunit is indeed a 7" Gen 3 (same software as the new Impreza, Crosstrek, etc) and DOES have Apple Carplay. I had heard they weren't going to the Gen3 software, so I was curious if they had added ACP to the current headunit.

Still no update on when sold orders open, so they're probably still a few months from hitting dealers.

ChaosBlades · 10-05-2017, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trippinbillies40

Pre-pro's are at port. Sat in one today in Baltimore. #003 and #006 are there. Happy to report that the headunit is indeed a 7" Gen 3 (same software as the new Impreza, Crosstrek, etc) and DOES have Apple Carplay. I had heard they weren't going to the Gen3 software, so I was curious if they had added ACP to the current headunit.

Still no update on when sold orders open, so they're probably still a few months from hitting dealers.

So is it the same shell? You think it would be a drop in replacement for the 2017 HU or would it need the Canadian dash?

trippinbillies40 · 10-05-2017, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaosBlades

So is it the same shell? You think it would be a drop in replacement for the 2017 HU or would it need the Canadian dash?

I have pictures that unfortunately I can't share, but I'll compare them to mine when I'm back in town this weekend to see. That having been said, I can 99.9% say that the wiring harness will be different. It has Sirius, so that's a clue-in right there. I'll keep everyone posted as I learn more. If it's a direct swap, you can hop right in line behind me

jorgerendonjr · 11-19-2017, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trippinbillies40

I have pictures that unfortunately I can't share, but I'll compare them to mine when I'm back in town this weekend to see. That having been said, I can 99.9% say that the wiring harness will be different. It has Sirius, so that's a clue-in right there. I'll keep everyone posted as I learn more. If it's a direct swap, you can hop right in line behind me

So was it a direct swap? Or is the Canadian dash trim needed for the new HU

davidvanchu · 11-22-2017, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trippinbillies40

I have pictures that unfortunately I can't share, but I'll compare them to mine when I'm back in town this weekend to see. That having been said, I can 99.9% say that the wiring harness will be different. It has Sirius, so that's a clue-in right there. I'll keep everyone posted as I learn more. If it's a direct swap, you can hop right in line behind me

Do you have any information on when people can start placing orders at dealers?

Isopher · 11-22-2017, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidvanchu

Do you have any information on when people can start placing orders at dealers?

If you look a few posts up, you will see a chart that says initial order acceptance date for the 2018 model is Nov 6th, with expected delivery in February.

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nikitopo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: '15 BRZ RA Location: Greece Posts: 3,787 Thanks: 2,417 Thanked 1,947 Times in 1,263 Posts Mentioned: 29 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was reading lately in XaCar magazine that all the new performance BRZ versions will use Sachs dampers. So, overall we'll have 3 JDM tS versions. One with the Showa dampers, one with the Bilstein and the latest one with the Sachs. As a side note, Tada San wanted to provide the Sachs dampers from day one, but at that time there were some issues with oil leaking. Sachs had to improve a bit their manufacturing process and qualify with the Toyota & Subaru standards.

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trippinbillies40 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: '22 WRB Location: US Posts: 863 Thanks: 201 Thanked 1,227 Times in 405 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pre-pro's are at port. Sat in one today in Baltimore. #003 and #006 are there. Happy to report that the headunit is indeed a 7" Gen 3 (same software as the new Impreza, Crosstrek, etc) and DOES have Apple Carplay. I had heard they weren't going to the Gen3 software, so I was curious if they had added ACP to the current headunit. Still no update on when sold orders open, so they're probably still a few months from hitting dealers.

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