'13 BRZ USDM vs EU Spec

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by nikitopo

There was a Euro spec car with an open differential. Final drive ratio was 3.727. In fact, I have this version

The norm is Torsen though isn't it?

[Scrappydoo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Pretty sure the Euro spec has the Torsen standard. Could be an option with an open?

@nikitopo @Scrappydoo

Mine is a 2015 model year registered in 2016.

17 inch wheels
Slippy diff
Powered heated windows.

[nikitopo]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The norm is Torsen though isn't it?

Yes the norm is the Torsen. Very few were sold with an open diff.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by nikitopo

There was a Euro spec car with an open differential. Final drive ratio was 3.727. In fact, I have this version

Same as Japan with the R trim.

Only North America gets Torsen Diff standard on all trims.

[Scrappydoo]

Originally Posted by krayzie

Same as Japan with the R trim.

Only North America gets Torsen Diff standard on all trims.

Are you sure about that? What is your source?

[nikitopo]

Originally Posted by Scrappydoo

Are you sure about that? What is your source?

Yes it was offered in the bare bones JDM version. This is how we got it here. They still offer it with the +'17 versions, but now only in Japan and only for A/T:

[Scrappydoo]

Originally Posted by nikitopo

Yes it was offered in the bare bones JDM version. This is how we got it here. They still offer it with the +'17 versions, but only in Japan and only for A/T:

Sorry, how does that prove that it's only the US?

I've never heard of an open diff on a UK Subaru. I was told exactly the opposite by Subaru UK.

[nikitopo]

Originally Posted by Scrappydoo

Sorry, how does that prove that it's only the US?

I've never heard of an open diff on a UK Subaru. I was told exactly the opposite by Subaru UK.

This trim level was never offered in UK. Only in Japan, Germany, Netherlands and Australia. These cars had also 16" wheels.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by nikitopo

This trim level was never offered in UK. Only in Japan, Germany, Netherlands and Australia. These cars had also 16" wheels.

So even the term "Euro Spec" isn't actually accurate. It breaks down even further. Same as the US and Canadian versions can have a few minor differences so they can't really be called "North American Spec".

[leevanf]

Just learned today from our Subaru Dealer in the Philippines that the final drive ratio did not change for our market 2017 models.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by leevanf

Just learned today from our Subaru Dealer in the Philippines that the final drive ratio did not change for our market 2017 models.

I don't think many of the 17 mechanical upgrades made it to the "Euro" spec cars. Even the MTs still use the old intake parts. It is speculated that the changes did not receive approval for EU emission requirements.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by Scrappydoo

Are you sure about that? What is your source?

Goto 16:00 on this video.

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We joined the forum such a long time ago and I just go by memory on what were discussed before. I'm in Canada and I believe @nikitopo is from Germany.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by Scrappydoo

Mine is a 2015 model year registered in 2016.

17 inch wheels
Slippy diff
Powered heated windows.

Powered heated windows? Heated rear window, powered front windows, normal unheated windscreen and heated/powered door mirrors?

[Scrappydoo]

Originally Posted by JD001

Powered heated windows? Heated rear window, powered front windows, normal unheated windscreen and heated/powered door mirrors?

Oops. Heated, powered door mirrors.