What changes would you want on the BRZ? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Bobblehead · 08-09-2014, 03:36 PM

20 more horsepower, nicer exhaust tips for the USDM units, and better tires. That's all I would change. Maybe a little more sound insulation in the trunk.

xxBrun0xx · 08-09-2014, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobblehead

20 more horsepower, nicer exhaust tips for the USDM units, and better tires. That's all I would change. Maybe a little more sound insulation in the trunk.

You have got to be kidding, the stock tires are so much fun! Feel like the only people saying it needs more power are the same people who have sticky tires. Less grip is way more fun, IMO, but each to their own.

Bobblehead · 08-09-2014, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by xxBrun0xx

You have got to be kidding, the stock tires are so much fun! Feel like the only people saying it needs more power are the same people who have sticky tires. Less grip is way more fun, IMO, but each to their own.

The stock tires aren't very confidence inspiring as the car sits, much less with 20 more horsepower. More power and stickier tires would have to go together, IMHO.

quality_sound · 08-09-2014, 07:46 PM

They're not SUPPOSED to be confidence inspiring. They were chosen for their easy and predictable breakaway. If they had more grip the breakaway would most likely become a lot less predictable.

PHLonomenal · 08-10-2014, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cope52

Love the car though, it's a 26K Porsche.

It really is.

quality_sound · 08-10-2014, 10:37 AM

I'd add an armrest, redesign the console underneath so the cupholder can be in the forward position while using the 12V adapter, and move the brake and gas closer together. I really can't heel/toe in this car without turning my foot sideways and I hate that. Less wheel gap. Change the navi HU in the BRZ. That thing blows goats. NO hard track up/down buttons? Seriously? It wouldn't be so bad if the screen calibration wasn't as bad as it is. Just a bug bucket of fail on that and I KNOW Fujistu can o much, much better judging by the outstanding Eclipse units they used to make.

Other than that I think it's perfect.

BRZBlack · 08-10-2014, 11:16 AM

I'll go with the thicker paint idea and less rattles inside (mostly from music up loud). other than that she is perfect.

quality_sound · 08-10-2014, 11:24 AM

It's not a paint thickness issue. It's a formula issue. Ever since manufacturers HAD to change the paints they use to a water-based formula ALL automotive paint has sucked.

Odd · 08-10-2014, 03:06 PM

Steering Wheel Audio Controls / hardware buttons on the stereo to switch the damn song without my tapping my finger 18 times on the next song button.

quality_sound · 08-10-2014, 03:33 PM

That radio really is shit.

craigpitts7 · 08-10-2014, 03:53 PM

No torque dip in the lower rpms and I'll 2nd more power.

GotBRZ1691 · 08-10-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Odd

Steering Wheel Audio Controls / hardware buttons on the stereo to switch the damn song without my tapping my finger 18 times on the next song button.

+1 i hate the touch screen's sensitivity. You have to mash it to get it to read. and it is kind of slow and laggy so when in Nav it won't go then it will go twice. Aggravating.

And more Torques. could use like two more lumps of torque.

All I know about torques is they come in lumps - Jezza

jdmblood · 08-10-2014, 04:59 PM

better sound system and different color stitching. Don't like the red stitching in the interior

Alien Visitor · 08-10-2014, 10:23 PM

I got my BRZ three weeks ago, and I would change the following:

- the seatbelt (it feels like it's cutting into my neck)
- add a center console
- add a storage compartment for my sunglasses
- add physical buttons for the radio
- tilt the display screen more towards the driver
- more torque
- add a rear view camera
- add the option of changing the instrument cluster colors (I'm not a fan of the red)

08-09-2014, 03:36 PM	#29
Bobblehead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2013 BRZ (gone) 2016 Ford Fusion SE Location: Western PA Posts: 602 Thanks: 522 Thanked 494 Times in 223 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	20 more horsepower, nicer exhaust tips for the USDM units, and better tires. That's all I would change. Maybe a little more sound insulation in the trunk. __________________

08-09-2014, 07:46 PM	#32
quality_sound Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: '15 BRZ Series.Blue Location: Cannon AFB, NM Posts: 145 Thanks: 85 Thanked 36 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	They're not SUPPOSED to be confidence inspiring. They were chosen for their easy and predictable breakaway. If they had more grip the breakaway would most likely become a lot less predictable.

08-10-2014, 10:37 AM	#34
quality_sound Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: '15 BRZ Series.Blue Location: Cannon AFB, NM Posts: 145 Thanks: 85 Thanked 36 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd add an armrest, redesign the console underneath so the cupholder can be in the forward position while using the 12V adapter, and move the brake and gas closer together. I really can't heel/toe in this car without turning my foot sideways and I hate that. Less wheel gap. Change the navi HU in the BRZ. That thing blows goats. NO hard track up/down buttons? Seriously? It wouldn't be so bad if the screen calibration wasn't as bad as it is. Just a bug bucket of fail on that and I KNOW Fujistu can o much, much better judging by the outstanding Eclipse units they used to make. Other than that I think it's perfect.

08-10-2014, 11:24 AM	#36
quality_sound Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: '15 BRZ Series.Blue Location: Cannon AFB, NM Posts: 145 Thanks: 85 Thanked 36 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's not a paint thickness issue. It's a formula issue. Ever since manufacturers HAD to change the paints they use to a water-based formula ALL automotive paint has sucked.

08-10-2014, 03:06 PM	#37
Odd # Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: DGM BRZ Location: ATX Posts: 150 Thanks: 117 Thanked 73 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Steering Wheel Audio Controls / hardware buttons on the stereo to switch the damn song without my tapping my finger 18 times on the next song button.

08-10-2014, 03:33 PM	#38
quality_sound Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: '15 BRZ Series.Blue Location: Cannon AFB, NM Posts: 145 Thanks: 85 Thanked 36 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That radio really is shit.

08-10-2014, 04:59 PM	#41
jdmblood Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: white subaru brz Location: miami Posts: 825 Thanks: 158 Thanked 289 Times in 183 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	better sound system and different color stitching. Don't like the red stitching in the interior

08-10-2014, 10:23 PM	#42
Alien Visitor Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2015 Subaru BRZ Series Blue Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got my BRZ three weeks ago, and I would change the following: - the seatbelt (it feels like it's cutting into my neck) - add a center console - add a storage compartment for my sunglasses - add physical buttons for the radio - tilt the display screen more towards the driver - more torque - add a rear view camera - add the option of changing the instrument cluster colors (I'm not a fan of the red)

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