(GR86) Second Generation FR-S/BRZ insider info...

[nikitopo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Not sure how you come to this conclusion?
The quality “issues” are more indicative of the price point than anything else.
Things like the bumper sag show up more for people that put it on and off to mod. There were not many reports of later models having it at all even then.
The paint is the result of them not upgrading their application system when the VOC changes came out in 2011. It isn’t restricted to the Twins since they paint other vehicles in the same manner.

Just transferring what certain people close to Toyota are saying currently. Maybe it is a coincidence, but still weird to mention the sag problem after so many years. Same about the paint process. Especially now that they are supposed to prepare the 2nd generation. Who knows.

Maybe they are again on their up and downs in their relation for this particular project. It is not a new thing. It happened in the past again.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by nikitopo

Just transferring what certain people close to Toyota are saying currently. Maybe it is a coincidence, but still weird to mention the sag problem after so many years. Same about the paint process. Especially now that they are supposed to prepare the 2nd generation. Who knows.

Maybe they are again on their up and downs in their relation for this particular project. It is not a new thing. It happened in the past again.

Oh there are plenty of reasons that they could drop it but saggy bumpers and hard (not soft as so often said) paint are not indicators of anything.

[nikitopo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Oh there are plenty of reasons that they could drop it but saggy bumpers and hard (not soft as so often said) paint are not indicators of anything.

Oh yes, these cannot not be the real reasons. From my point of view, they are not actual issues at all. Not even previous arguments about engine quality problems of Subaru. Unless they want to pretend and don't want to point out the real problems.

[sato]

Originally Posted by Vides990

Not directly brz related but interesting subaru clickbait

https://www.torquenews.com/1084/new-...big-move-turbo

Subaru is just going smaller on engines so they can replace spark plugs faster.

[Sasquachulator]

Originally Posted by sato

Subaru is just going smaller on engines so they can replace spark plugs faster.

If the engine is smaller...does that mean the torque dip is smaller too?

[fitcious]

it's coming this Fall! It was at SubieFest today!

https://www.subaru.com/vehicles/future-vehicles.html

[FLIPDADY]

Originally Posted by fitcious

it's coming!

https://www.subaru.com/vehicles/future-vehicles.html

I spy a vent....possibly a fake one

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[soundman98]

that's where i've wanted to put a vent for quite a while. hopefully the fenders are interchangeable, though it looks like the lower ground effect is part of it...

[fitcious]

I see the tire brand as Michelin...but nothing else...anyone with better luck?

[nextcar]

Originally Posted by fitcious

I see the tire brand as Michelin...but nothing else...anyone with better luck?

Still can't see if the brake pads are worn...

[BRZ FTW]

Originally Posted by fitcious

I see the tire brand as Michelin...but nothing else...anyone with better luck?

Pilot Sport 4 S

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by FLIPDADY

I spy a vent....possibly a fake one

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At least half of it does look to be fake in that picture. At least they didn't try to put it on the door.

[alone1i]

Originally Posted by fitcious

it's coming this Fall! It was a SubieFest today!

https://www.subaru.com/vehicles/future-vehicles.html

So this is the first official announcement/confirmation that 2nd actually coming? I would say its a relief from many rumours.

[botbs]

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