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12-20-2023, 11:25 AM | #1 |
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2024 ts trim
Do you think the new BRZts will drive noticeably different than the Limited version? Or maybe just on the track when you’re pushing it?
“The key mechanical changes include Brembo brakes front and rear, different 18-inch wheels, and an "STI-tuned" suspension setup with Hitachi dampers. These brakes are the same larger rotors and upgraded pads found in the Toyota GR86's new Performance package for 2024.”
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12-20-2023, 11:52 AM | #2 |
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Thank you for your unambiguous, succinct answer.
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Not really.
For the street, you're not going to feel anything substantial. I have the performance pack Brembos (2017) on mine and they're not that much different than the stock brakes in terms of feel compared to the 1st or 2nd gens. For suspension, the ride is likely going to be slightly firmer, but not much. The Sachs dampers on the PP actually feel more "crashy" than anything. Spring rates will be slightly upped with some pink STI springs. Likely 10% and maybe 10-20mm ride height difference. It's basically a performance pack for the 2nd gen, not even a "true" tS version like the 1st gens had. The Brembos are cool, but aren't really needed at all for the street and even autocross. Track days... eh, maybe for the heat capacity. Subaru's been doing this a lot with their performance cars. Slap on some bigger brake kit and slightly up some other things that are barely noticeable and call it a new trim level. Look at the WRX TR that just was announced.
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12-20-2023, 07:04 PM | #5 |
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The blue stripe on the tS seats will be slower than the red ones on the Limited :-) All kidding aside, I would definitely stick with the two lower trim levels... save the $$ for your own stuff (or a new engine... see below).... then again, I AM old.
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Hitachi trumps Sachs.
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https://www.roadandtrack.com/reviews...of-the-greats/ I noticed Car and Driver mentions the new struts up front and nothing about springs, which seems to confirm this simply because they don't mention it as a change. https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...-brz-ts-drive/ Quote:
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So I guess it boils down to whether you like blue or red inserts on your seats. Tough call!
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This is interesting. You think they could at least toss a fancy looking spring on the car that's a different color, ha. Quote:
I've driven a few first gen twins at autocross setup in the STX and SSC (modified) classes. All had upgraded brake pads. I never felt the brakes feeling like my other Subarus did being soft and spongy. I'm not 100% certain, but the 2nd gens I've driven I'm pretty sure all had upgraded pads at least. Again, those did not feel soft/spongy at all. Point is, I think a lot of the feel comes down to the pad compound you choose. Even on the Brembos, the stock (Jurid) pads are more like an on/off switch vs the Ferodo DS2500 pads I have now that are way more progressive feeling. I like the fancy look of the Brembos, but you could achieve the same feel for the street and lighter track days with pads and a master cylinder brace. Even if you really wanted to go hardcore, you get get aftermarket fixed calipers like the AP Racing sprint kit for less than the tS trim level is going to cost you.
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They're making it more reliable with an aftermarket stroker kit
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4.88 or 5.1 final drive would have been a spicy option
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You mean HKS? But how does a longer stroke make the engine more reliable when it has lubrication problems (we think)... and so far there has not been a definitive diagnosis of the problem(s)? Also not sure how that would play in the Republic of Kalifornia where they won't even let you tune the engine for better throttle response... sigh. |
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