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ST185RC · 07-31-2012, 12:49 PM

I prefer throttle response, had my fair share of turbo cars and their hassles. NA is simply good enough for me.

Tanuki · 07-31-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ST185RC

I prefer throttle response, had my fair share of turbo cars and their hassles. NA is simply good enough for me.

That was why I sold my subaru and bought and E46 M3! I want ITB's on my FRS!

Snoopyalien24 · 07-31-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 20valvewynn83

That's strange my Toyota rep told me Toyota was already working on making a turbo for the next generation scion frs

Yes, they can develop one, but that doesn't mean it will come from the factory with it on. More like an option for later installation to prevent voiding the warranty

ahausheer · 07-31-2012, 01:03 PM

Lets remember that this is just rumors. Originally there was absolutely not going to be a convertible, the people that knew there was a convertible in the pipeline flat-out lied. Business is business, and its just to early to verify any of the above. Lets not jump the gun.

alluringreality · 08-01-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ahausheer

Lets remember that this is just rumors.

Also remember it probably makes sense to ignore TTAC commentary, except maybe for stupid entertainment. It's the same site that tried downplaying reports of possible BRZ supply constraints, after the Subaru of America item regarding dealer allocation had been posted online. It's too soon to say how long SOA will carry through on limited allocation, where TTAC's "a few months" could turn out to mean 3/4 a year or more, but Edmunds and Truecar both suggest the BRZ is at least currently supply constrained.

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...price-gouging/
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...ed-subaru-brz/
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3933

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Lets not jump the gun.

A very sensible suggestion, and for that reason you're forever excluded from writing for TTAC. Some of my TTAC favorite ideas are that all Caddies need V8s, big love for Mercury, other gushing about old car greatness, and of course all insinuations that TTAC is smarter than household names in automotive reporting.

ed209 · 08-01-2012, 02:21 AM

some of you people are too much. lol @ "don't wanna upset the perfect balance" or whatever it was that guy said. the fr-s is a good car, it would be a better car with more power.

SkitterSkotter · 08-01-2012, 02:33 AM

I wouldn't be too surprised to the car's swan song have a turbo like the mazdaspeed miata back in the day. That said, a turbo is always awesome, but after driving it a lot I don't miss it at all (and yes, I've driven some turbo cars).

moniz · 08-01-2012, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ed209

some of you people are too much. lol @ "don't wanna upset the perfect balance" or whatever it was that guy said. the fr-s is a good car, it would be a better car with more power.

All matter of opinion. I personally prefer and have had more fun with low weight/reasonable power cars, than higher powered cars.

Again one isn't necessarily better than the other, just a matter of preference.

K2 · 08-01-2012, 12:13 PM

Turbo? Aftermarket.
Convertible? Buy an MX-5.

I'm here for the RWD and no glass filled holes in the roof.

sbxjap · 08-01-2012, 12:59 PM

I'm happy with my BRZ as is...

but that convertible render is kinda sexy... my female friends would love to rock that... and I give my approval

eriktherod · 08-01-2012, 01:23 PM

The convertible will have an inferior chassis due to structural rigidity being lost. It's unavoidable by design. That and potential leaks.

Turbo? Meh, I think it's better to do the kit right the first time than to pay X dollars only to end up replacing the factory kit with a better aftermarket one.

Allch Chcar · 08-01-2012, 01:23 PM

I thought the sedan rumor was more interesting, personally, and that was limited to one sentence in a business article.

All kids care about these days is the turbo and summer car. TOP DOWN TOP DOWN!

kiddo · 08-01-2012, 01:37 PM

With the original setup, the compression ratio is high for a bolt-on turbo. I think the internal parts of this FA20 engine need to be reinforced. You don't want to have a blown motor shortly after you have the add-on turbo installed.

SVTSHC · 08-01-2012, 01:49 PM

Don't understand why when people see the word turbo they suddenly think "massive turbo lag". How big are you guys expecting this turbo to be? Guarentee there won't be much lag, at least not enough to make a significant difference.

07-31-2012, 01:03 PM	#32
ahausheer Re-member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Toyota camry Location: S. Cali Posts: 1,001 Thanks: 98 Thanked 292 Times in 152 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lets remember that this is just rumors. Originally there was absolutely not going to be a convertible, the people that knew there was a convertible in the pipeline flat-out lied. Business is business, and its just to early to verify any of the above. Lets not jump the gun. __________________ Nothing decays like progress, and nothing preserves like neglect.

08-01-2012, 01:49 PM	#42
SVTSHC (ﾉಥ益ಥ)ﾉ Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: 2015 Series Blue BRZ Location: Bronx Posts: 1,393 Thanks: 930 Thanked 625 Times in 365 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't understand why when people see the word turbo they suddenly think "massive turbo lag". How big are you guys expecting this turbo to be? Guarentee there won't be much lag, at least not enough to make a significant difference. __________________ "Sweet Subaru, sweet Subaru, send your BRZ unto me, for the roads of the unworthy must be baptized in speed and glory." ~Zaku

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07-31-2012, 12:49 PM	#29
ST185RC Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: White Out FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 672 Thanks: 31 Thanked 511 Times in 242 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I prefer throttle response, had my fair share of turbo cars and their hassles. NA is simply good enough for me.

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ed209 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '12 Mustang GT Location: San Diego Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	some of you people are too much. lol @ "don't wanna upset the perfect balance" or whatever it was that guy said. the fr-s is a good car, it would be a better car with more power.

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SkitterSkotter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S (Hot Lava) Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 545 Thanks: 77 Thanked 349 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wouldn't be too surprised to the car's swan song have a turbo like the mazdaspeed miata back in the day. That said, a turbo is always awesome, but after driving it a lot I don't miss it at all (and yes, I've driven some turbo cars).

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K2 First 8600 Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Gen2 GR86 Location: Windy City Posts: 224 Thanks: 5 Thanked 117 Times in 72 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Turbo? Aftermarket. Convertible? Buy an MX-5. I'm here for the RWD and no glass filled holes in the roof.

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kiddo Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: CDA Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	With the original setup, the compression ratio is high for a bolt-on turbo. I think the internal parts of this FA20 engine need to be reinforced. You don't want to have a blown motor shortly after you have the add-on turbo installed.

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