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Old 02-19-2013, 04:26 PM   #71
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I love green, the problem with green is it's a hard color to get right. try too hard you get the synergy green

try too little and you get pea green from the 1970 impala (which looks good on cars from that era, but not today's cars

A green that I think could work on the twins is the Bullitt green that was on the mustangs
I agree that when some put too much green you'll get that synergy/electric green. I think it works on some cars and it might work the BRZ/FRS with the right design, imo.

But a basic all over green on the car was done right by Super Street. So it has my approval.





And I happen to like my "pea green" paint on my Legacy so I'll have to disagree with you on that one. (see avatar)
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Old 02-19-2013, 10:27 PM   #72
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I would rather see Subaru improve the durability of the paint itself than adding color options.
i heard a number of people got the orange peel effect so hopfully subaru/toyota will get that fixed
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Old 02-20-2013, 11:45 AM   #73
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ASK, and ye shall RECEIVE!

That said, I completely agree Yellow is the color that should've been available from the start
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Old 02-20-2013, 01:58 PM   #74
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I would love to see some matte/satin color options, similar to the ones BMW offers on the 'Frozen Edition' M3. http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2013-...mited-edition/
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Old 02-20-2013, 03:14 PM   #75
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you know it occurred to me. if we email bomb Subaru that we want yellow as a color option on the BRZ i'm sure they'll take notice.

I emailed this earlier this morning
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Old 02-20-2013, 03:26 PM   #76
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Don't expect any MAJOR changes until Subaru throws some STI Badges on the BRZ. Then, something like 230hp is expected as a result of a more free-flowing exhaust, not that that can't be had with aftermarket anyways, and some more aggressive timing. Big whoop.
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Old 03-20-2013, 11:35 PM   #77
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WOW!!! We still have nothing. I would have thought that by now these boards would be full of 2014 BRZ information. When will we know if there will be changes for 2014???
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Subaru is very good at keeping things very hush hush
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Subaru is very good at keeping things very hush hush
I agree... They are way too good at staying hush hush. They need leak a little to create a some buzz.

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What do you think would happen to 2013 sales if they announced major upgrades for 2014. Makes sense from their perspective.
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What do you think would happen to 2013 sales if they announced major upgrades for 2014. Makes sense from their perspective.
I agree that sales would take a hit with enthusiasts. Amongst normal buyers most would still buy the car based off of the increased hype/ style/ looks/ advertisement.

We are all very uncommon as car buyers, in that we are informed and know what we are getting into. Most people buy cars because they are nice looking, get good MPG, and have extra safety features.

Bottom line is that not all buyers are true enthusiasts.

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I have been offered a 2013 BRZ! Shall we get or let go for 2012
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I have been offered a 2013 BRZ! Shall we get or let go for 2012
Isn't 2013 the first year? There is no 2012 BRZ in the US.
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Isn't 2013 the first year? There is no 2012 BRZ in the US.
Yep, 1st year. No 2012 BRZ anywhere.
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