Is Automatic compatible with the BRZ? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

goshem · 11-26-2013, 08:54 PM

I was wondering if this is compatible with the twins?
Kind of a cool gadget to have if you are mpg conscious

http://www.automatic.com/

fatoni · 11-26-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by goshem

I was wondering if this is compatible with the twins?
Kind of a cool gadget to have if you are mpg conscious

http://www.automatic.com/

you should probably just check by using that website that you linked us. there is a button whose sole purpose is answering this question

goshem · 11-26-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fatoni

you should probably just check by using that website that you linked us. there is a button whose sole purpose is answering this question

It says its compatible with the FR-S but not "tested" with the BRZ lol.

bdbx18 · 11-27-2013, 11:20 AM

I'm not sure if this is the objective for the '86. The really fuel-conscious folks shouldn't be looking at the twins as it will be a conflict of goals. Driving normally is fine but driving the FRS/BRZ sedately long-term will be a waste of resources.

bcj · 11-27-2013, 11:25 AM

That's crazy talk

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SirBrass · 11-27-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bdbx18

I'm not sure if this is the objective for the '86. The really fuel-conscious folks shouldn't be looking at the twins as it will be a conflict of goals. Driving normally is fine but driving the FRS/BRZ sedately long-term will be a waste of resources.

The only thing I'd be interested in would be the crash alert feature and that's it.

kuhlka · 11-27-2013, 12:35 PM

https://www.automatic.com/cars/
I entered BRZ on this page and got this.

"Your car is supported!
Fill-Up Detection

This car is equipped with a sensor that reports fuel-level. Automatic uses this to show you trip costs based on where you ﬁlled-up.
Accurate MPGs

This car is equipped with a sensor that tracks fuel consumption. MPGs displayed in the app will be accurate within 10%."

The crash report, CEL detection, and 'where the hell did I park' features seem like they'd be worth the $100.

BRZfan · 11-27-2013, 05:53 PM

I am not convinced about the comment. One can have a fuel efficient car and have fun as well. The gadget can assist the driver to be more fuel-efficient on those drives when he/she wants to be.

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Originally Posted by bdbx18

I'm not sure if this is the objective for the '86. The really fuel-conscious folks shouldn't be looking at the twins as it will be a conflict of goals. Driving normally is fine but driving the FRS/BRZ sedately long-term will be a waste of resources.

AdrianG · 11-27-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bdbx18

I'm not sure if this is the objective for the '86. The really fuel-conscious folks shouldn't be looking at the twins as it will be a conflict of goals. Driving normally is fine but driving the FRS/BRZ sedately long-term will be a waste of resources.

It's good to track your fuel usage even if your objective isn't to save money. I track the consumption on all my cars religiously and the only fuel efficient car I have is the BRZ. Changes in fuel consumption can tip you off to problems with the car before they become bigger problems.

I don't believe I've ever owned a car as fuel efficient as the BRZ, and I've owned my fair share of college-kid-grade econoboxes. It's not what I bought it for, but it helps me justify driving it every day!

You don't need to drive this car like a grandma to get good fuel economy either. I get consistently ~31mpg and partake in a moderate amount of hooliganism.

- AdrianG

bdbx18 · 12-03-2013, 01:21 PM

I drive about 23k miles a year, about 50/40/10 sedately/briskly/WOT and get about 31 mpg on average. Once in a while, I'll get freaked out by news of accidents e.g. and my proportion of sedate driving goes up. Other than that, I don't think I will be changing my driving style just to get 2-3 mpg more even with the miles I put in. The annual fuel cost of the BRZ went up about $65 a month over my Civic Hybrid but the fun factor was up by at least $100 a month

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SirBrass · 12-03-2013, 01:29 PM

I definitely start to get low on the fuel economy after an evening of Canyon carving at high rpms. Goes from mid 20s to low 20s. I'm sure if I commuted at cruise rpms and no faster than 65 mph, I'd get into the 30s & wouldn't take as large of an mpg hit on Canyon run evenings... But that isn't as fun

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goshem Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 16' WRX Location: Bay Area Posts: 107 Thanks: 8 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is Automatic compatible with the BRZ? I was wondering if this is compatible with the twins? Kind of a cool gadget to have if you are mpg conscious http://www.automatic.com/

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bdbx18 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Present MDX, Civic Hybrid, BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 197 Thanks: 9 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm not sure if this is the objective for the '86. The really fuel-conscious folks shouldn't be looking at the twins as it will be a conflict of goals. Driving normally is fine but driving the FRS/BRZ sedately long-term will be a waste of resources. __________________ Current: 07 MDX, 06 Civic Hybrid, 13 BRZL Past: 03 M3 SMG, 99 540i, 01 X5 4.4, 01 X5 3.0, 03 MDX, 92 NSX, 89 Maxima, 86 Integra, 88 Odyssey, 88 Legend, Supra, MR2T, Pathfinder, MirageT, Accord

12-03-2013, 01:21 PM	#10
bdbx18 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Present MDX, Civic Hybrid, BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 197 Thanks: 9 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I drive about 23k miles a year, about 50/40/10 sedately/briskly/WOT and get about 31 mpg on average. Once in a while, I'll get freaked out by news of accidents e.g. and my proportion of sedate driving goes up. Other than that, I don't think I will be changing my driving style just to get 2-3 mpg more even with the miles I put in. The annual fuel cost of the BRZ went up about $65 a month over my Civic Hybrid but the fun factor was up by at least $100 a month . __________________ Current: 07 MDX, 06 Civic Hybrid, 13 BRZL Past: 03 M3 SMG, 99 540i, 01 X5 4.4, 01 X5 3.0, 03 MDX, 92 NSX, 89 Maxima, 86 Integra, 88 Odyssey, 88 Legend, Supra, MR2T, Pathfinder, MirageT, Accord

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