Some stuffs I've got in Japan

[yajin]

I visited Japan last week. Unfortunately, I didn't have a chance to see real BRZs in public, but I've got a couple interesting stuffs on 86/BRZ.

1. First, the special issue of "Motor Fan": All about 86



general description about 86



interviews with the 86 developers and engineers


comparison with the competitors


power train


chasis & body, transmission





customization & aftermarket parts (this is most interesting to me )



2. special episode about BRZ (CAR GRPAHIC is a magazine originally, but they have their own tv program as well.) Here are some snapshots.


interview with the executive general manager on product planning at Subaru



test driving impression



history of subaru



we know...


real manufacturing at Gunma




3. and.....this is the greatest stuff for me. I WON A PRIZE from the promotion event of 86 sponsored by J-Wave; one of the major radio stations at Tokyo. "Toyota 86 glass paper weight". Yattahhaa:happy0180:




I am enjoying these stuffs until getting a real BRZ......

[ant08]

Wow, thanks for sharing!

[Sport-Tech]

Just looking at the pages from that magazine makes you realize how the standard American car rags are written for the "technically challenged" (to put it politely).

Love the paperweight!

[MRZ415]

So awesome , I guess I'll swing by JAPAN TOWN's " KINOKUNIYA" to pick up
a copy of that mag and brush up on my JAPANESE.

[yajin]

Originally Posted by MRZ415

So awesome , I guess I'll swing by JAPAN TOWN's " KINOKUNIYA" to pick up
a copy of that mag and brush up on my JAPANESE.

This special issue has been just released on Mar 28th. It may take a time for Kinokuniya to import ones.

There is another one, which was sold last year. I couldn't find this one at the book store in Tokyo I went to.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/487514878X

[BMWDavid]

It would be super if Subaru would publish an English version of that magazine. I for one would love to read all that technical stuff.

[ft86Fan]

Yeah, I would also love to have the American car mags dive into more technical details.

[yajin]

Originally Posted by ft86Fan

Yeah, I would also love to have the American car mags dive into more technical details.

Somehow Japanese sports car drivers (maybe including me) are very picky with the quality of every part in a car.

I saw an argument about the 86 transmission last year, not just about its manufature or brand, but more also about which model installed. It turned out Aisin AZ6, which was used for the previous model of Lexus IS, would be applied to the 86. I heard those do not like IS were disappointed at that time...saying it's not good enough for a turbo charger....you cannot install a mechanical LSD......not for grip tires and so on.....

but we see the similar demands here, any publisher should think about that....

[M-17]

Originally Posted by yajin

3. and.....this is the greatest stuff for me. I WON A PRIZE from the promotion event of 86 sponsored by J-Wave; one of the major radio stations at Tokyo. "Toyota 86 glass paper weight". Yattahhaa:happy0180:




I am enjoying these stuffs until getting a real BRZ......

Wow now I'm jealous of you, that paper weight would look great on my desk, wish there was a BRZ one though.

Thanks for sharing.

[tachi1247]

that red interior is completely awful and I'm a big fan if red interiors. glad they aren't bringing that to the states. looks like they asked a 14 year old what would look cool and then decided to build that

[ZetaVI]

Whoa, nice paper weight.

[Bristecom]

Nice! Do you have a high res version of the chassis/engine/transmission pages you could upload/send me? Onegai!

[yajin]

I've just found the TV program in YouTube,

in Japanese though.....

[MRZ415]

^Awesome video

I just stopped by the Kinokuniya in Japantown today and I was unable to find that "86" magazine ,
but oddly enough there was magazines dedicated to the "PRIUS" and even the new "IMPREZA" yet
the "86" was no where to be found ...