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JDLM · 12-07-2011, 09:18 AM

Interesting they are still running the older mules

tranzformer · 12-07-2011, 09:22 AM

Could be testing out engine/transmission/suspension for a potential BRZ STI or the new WRX/STI.

LeeT · 12-07-2011, 10:07 AM

Get the popcorn!

Ryephile · 12-07-2011, 10:21 AM

Just because the official sheetmetal has been revealed doesn't mean the OEM instantly casts aside their test mules. It's not just probable but likely they're still sorting out the USA ECU calibration for emissions, drivability, and fuel economy. Here in Detroit you see mules all the time for a variety of reasons.

JDLM · 12-07-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryephile

Just because the official sheetmetal has been revealed doesn't mean the OEM instantly casts aside their test mules. It's not just probable but likely they're still sorting out the USA ECU calibration for emissions, drivability, and fuel economy. Here in Detroit you see mules all the time for a variety of reasons.

This is probably true I see Ford mules all the time by the plant in Claycomo, Mo

Dave-ROR · 12-07-2011, 11:29 AM

Welcome to 2009. Just because it was reposted recently on youtube doesn't make it new.

Matador · 12-07-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryephile

Just because the official sheetmetal has been revealed doesn't mean the OEM instantly casts aside their test mules. It's not just probable but likely they're still sorting out the USA ECU calibration for emissions, drivability, and fuel economy. Here in Detroit you see mules all the time for a variety of reasons.

Durability testing. Etc. Could be any number of things. There were still LFA test mules rolling around up to a couple months ago. Not sure about right now.

Zaku · 12-07-2011, 12:47 PM

So is this a repost from 09 or is it new? And I was excited thinking they are testing Sti but ryphile reasoning Is the most sound I'm going to believe there testing ecu.

PAImportTuner · 12-07-2011, 02:33 PM

It is not a repost, don't listen to him(Dave). The camera car is a NEW 2012 MINI Coupe S. LOL

Dave-ROR · 12-07-2011, 03:08 PM

The inspection sticker on the car looks like it says 10.. as in 2010 to me.

The first one is definately old, the second one may be newer, but it's still meaningless.

tranzformer · 12-07-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

The first one is definately old, the second one may be newer, but it's still meaningless.

I don't think it is meaningless. They could be doing durability testing as matador said, but I am more prone to believe it is either testing for BRZ STI or the new WRX and STI.

Dave-ROR · 12-07-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tranzformer

I don't think it is meaningless. They could be doing durability testing as matador said, but I am more prone to believe it is either testing for BRZ STI or the new WRX and STI.

They've been doing that for years

I'd suspect WRX, as have others.

I meant meaningless as it doesn't impact the production car coming out in a few months.

tranzformer · 12-07-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I meant meaningless as it doesn't impact the production car coming out in a few months.

Oh ok, didn't realize that is what you meant from your comment. But yes, I would agree in that regard. However, it isn't meaningless if it is testing of the BRZ STI. Cause that would have my attention.

Dave-ROR · 12-07-2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tranzformer

Oh ok, didn't realize that is what you meant from your comment. But yes, I would agree in that regard. However, it isn't meaningless if it is testing of the BRZ STI. Cause that would have my attention.

At this point I'd assume that they'd just use one of the BRZ bodied testers for that instead of that mule, they have more than a few of those now and any BRZ specific testing would likely be done there since the different fitment of the driveline could cause issues if they didn't. I doubt we'll ever know exactly what they are testing but a Fx16 DIT for the WRX would be a likely bet IMO.

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Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	The inspection sticker on the car looks like it says 10.. as in 2010 to me. The first one is definately old, the second one may be newer, but it's still meaningless. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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