Question about new BRZ 2017/18 soft knee pad?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by bkharmony

Toyota owner here wishing he had bought a Subaru. I went to check out the BRZ with PP, and couldn't find options for it on the Subaru site or any dealer site - only Sit option. Is the PP a dealer-installed option? What gives?

It is only an option for the Limited. It shows up in the features and build section of the site.


https://www.subaru.com/vehicles/brz/features.html

[JSube]

Originally Posted by Rai-zero

I tested a 2015 BRZ yesterday and was quite pleased for the most part except for my right knee which was in contact with the center knee pad area which is hard plastic. Wanted to ask if the new revised car has improved this with softer material?

I was looking that it’s possible to replace with some aftermarket solution but I’m not sure if I want to buy a new car and start replacing parts like this. I also need to add an armrest.

Later I tested a MX5 which was very fun but just too small for me, I don’t have an inch in any direction. Funny enough my legs were more comfortable with no hard points and I fit in the car, but my head was 1 inch form the roof and it would be impossible to have worn a jacket.

I had owned a S2000 for 6 years but my right thigh developed a numb spot due to resting on the center tunnel, this didn’t happen all at once but over the years so that I began to put a foam pad to keep my thigh from contacting the center tunnel, I maybe could have get different seats but in the end just sold the car.

I don’t want to repeat the same with BRZ if the right knee area is going to be a big issue.

Has anyone found this to be any improvements in the newer car?

Knee pads
http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/cata...=0&q=knee+pads

Console arm rest
http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/cata...est&q=arm+rest

And trippinbillies is right, the Sachs dampers in the 17+ PP cars provide a really good ride, plus you get proper brakes (for track anyway) and pretty wheels for $1K.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Rakshaa

@Rai-zero - all FR-S/86 models came with the kneepads and door pads 2014 and onwards. As for the BRZ, definitely 2017+ in all of NA but I thought the earlier models had it as well. Maybe Canada only?

That is possible. I was pretty sure they had them here in 16.

[krayzie]

Welcome to 2012.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13583

[Rakshaa]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

That is possible. I was pretty sure they had them here in 16.

Yup I thought so too


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[bkharmony]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

It is only an option for the Limited. It shows up in the features and build section of the site.


https://www.subaru.com/vehicles/brz/features.html

Thanks, I see it now. Makes me ill... I got the 2017 86 with nav because I thought it included a better entertainment system. It doesn't. The nav is useless, and for the same price I could've gotten the BRZ with PP. Adding the same Brembos to my car will probably run about $2500 now.

It was frustrating as #$&% buying this car. Not one salesperson in four dealerships knew anything about it. One Subaru guy couldn't even tell me the difference between the Limited and Premium.

Me: "So what's the difference between the Premium and Limited?"

Salesguy: "I'm not sure."

Me: "Well, do you have any brochures?"

Salesguy: "No, we're all out."

Me: walking out...

Salesguy: Following me, "So you wanna order one?"

I just hit my 1st anniversary. I'm seriously considering trading in the 86 for a Limited PP. I'd probably lose a ton on money.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by bkharmony

Thanks, I see it now. Makes me ill... I got the 2017 86 with nav because I thought it included a better entertainment system. It doesn't. The nav is useless, and for the same price I could've gotten the BRZ with PP. Adding the same Brembos to my car will probably run about $2500 now.

It was frustrating as #$&% buying this car. Not one salesperson in four dealerships knew anything about it. One Subaru guy couldn't even tell me the difference between the Limited and Premium.

Me: "So what's the difference between the Premium and Limited?"

Salesguy: "I'm not sure."

Me: "Well, do you have any brochures?"

Salesguy: "No, we're all out."

Me: walking out...

Salesguy: Following me, "So you wanna order one?"

I just hit my 1st anniversary. I'm seriously considering trading in the 86 for a Limited PP. I'd probably lose a ton on money.

You would lose a ton of money. The PP is a spectacular deal if you track the car. Sort of overkill (other than the sweet appearance) if you do not.

[Willie Swoopes]

I ordered my 2017 without the PP.
All the cars I found on lots had it already so if I wanted one without I had to order it.

I was looking for a run-about, not a track car. I saved 1k which I spent on winter tires and used Scion rims.

Did a lot of internet research before the purchase. When I went into the dealers I already knew what I wanted and what I was getting before ordering the car. I was answering the dealers questions in many cases.

A&T Subaru in Sellersville PA was great; no gouging, ordering and communicating well. Ordered the car and waited (the hardest part).

Then

[arkanist]

Originally Posted by reebis

I'm 6'6" @ 240lbs and fit fine in my 2017 BRZ. I have a long torso, so I typically have to recline the seat pretty far back in any car (not uncomfortably though) and still fit with a helmet with about an inch of clearance to the roof. I actually feel like i have more room in the front in this car than my previous 2001 2.5RS.

The 2017s have knee pads stock on the center console and doors. Not sure if the pre-2017 cars have it or not.

Can I get a picture of you in there with a helmet? I have all but given up on clearing a helmet without a lot of work. I am only 6'3" and my head is pretty much on the headliner.

[Geese1]

Originally Posted by Willie Swoopes

I ordered my 2017 without the PP.
All the cars I found on lots had it already so if I wanted one without I had to order it.

I was looking for a run-about, not a track car. I saved 1k which I spent on winter tires and used Scion rims.

Did a lot of internet research before the purchase. When I went into the dealers I already knew what I wanted and what I was getting before ordering the car. I was answering the dealers questions in many cases.

A&T Subaru in Sellersville PA was great; no gouging, ordering and communicating well. Ordered the car and waited (the hardest part).

Then

I just ordered mine this week with the PP, but yeah, I knew exactly what I wanted when I headed into the dealership and had everything printed out as far as the cost of what I wanted, as well as what my trade should be worth. Was talking to my salesman and he said that they hadn't had a new BRZ on the lot since they were first introduced back in 2013, which is why it took an extra day for them to actually put the order in - they weren't sure what code to use to get the PP and had to check with their Subaru rep to make sure they got everything right!

Late April / early May delivery (hopefully sooner), so yeah, now comes the waiting.

[Stang70Fastback]

My 2015 Series.Blue BRZ came with the soft knee pads

[Coachrhino11]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

You would lose a ton of money. The PP is a spectacular deal if you track the car. Sort of overkill (other than the sweet appearance) if you do not.

Agree about losing a bundle but if buying new an extra grand is nothing for what you get compared to Mazda charging over 3k for bbs/brembo package. Both look great!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Coachrhino11

Agree about losing a bundle but if buying new an extra grand is nothing for what you get compared to Mazda charging over 3k for bbs/brembo package. Both look great!

Yes but losing $5,000 to save $1,000 doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Be better off to get an idea of what would be lost in a trade in against what it would cost to do the same thing through the aftermarket.

[Grady]

Originally Posted by Willie Swoopes

I ordered my 2017 without the PP.
All the cars I found on lots had it already so if I wanted one without I had to order it.

I was looking for a run-about, not a track car. I saved 1k which I spent on winter tires and used Scion rims.

Did a lot of internet research before the purchase. When I went into the dealers I already knew what I wanted and what I was getting before ordering the car. I was answering the dealers questions in many cases.

A&T Subaru in Sellersville PA was great; no gouging, ordering and communicating well. Ordered the car and waited (the hardest part).

Then

You could have bought the one with the PP. found someone to give you stock breaks and struts. Sold the PP brakes, wheels and struts for $2K pocketed $1K