Thoughts on 2015 WRX vs 13/14 BRZ - Page 14 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tanner · 12-02-2013, 05:41 PM

Hmmm they're not using Toyota's dual injection system. Hope Subaru's direct injection is as good as GM's DI engines or Ford's Ecoboost since buildup on the intake valves is very minimal on these engines with high mileage, unlike Audi's (especially the early 2.0Ts requiring a cleaning every 80-100K and the RS4's 4.2L V8 engine a lot more frequent).

xrs · 12-02-2013, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chas3wba0

Good point, the way they have it almost resembles that of an Evo -_-

Wonder if it's a pedestrian safety thing or insurance thing? I have to say though, works better for rock chip protection for the hood edges.

dsgerbc · 12-02-2013, 05:59 PM

glorydays · 12-02-2013, 06:09 PM

thoughts on the new WRX:
Thanks for the turbo parts.

PBM317 · 12-02-2013, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xrs

Wonder if it's a pedestrian safety thing or insurance thing? I have to say though, works better for rock chip protection for the hood edges.

Very much a pedestrian safety thing. New BMW 3 series has this as well, and Lexus ES. Will see it more and more. Moving the hard edge line further away from the front of the car.

BunnyRZed · 12-02-2013, 07:26 PM

Comparison from digitaltrends.com

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/su...-nearly-price/

SirBrass · 12-02-2013, 11:13 PM

Decent comparison, sort of. It only talks about impressions & the back seat can comfortably fit children (I've seen it in person do so, with 2 adults up front), so the driver's bias shines through just a tad too much I think.

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Antheezy · 12-03-2013, 12:06 AM

Is it possible to use the 2015 wrx turbo for our BRZ? I know the engine is based off of the fa series... IDK im a little n00b to this.

SirBrass · 12-03-2013, 02:54 AM

It'll require enough significant rerouting of pipes, etc that one might as well just get a turbo kit for our fa20 & put the WRX pistons in it.

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bertopr · 12-08-2013, 06:14 PM

Hi i live in Duluth, MN, the snow here is really bad and the icy roads... Do I gonna be fine in the city with the BRZ (like on hills)? should i get the BRZ or a WRX?

krayzie · 12-14-2013, 09:34 PM

Subaru has gone ugly since about 2007, and Honda since the late 90s. Audi still makes the most beautiful cars in modern times but they sit so high it's borderline like sitting on the toilet but holding a steering wheel instead of the morning paper (the Matrix and Yaris are the biggest offenders).

Actually all modern Imprezas are ugly once a GC shows up along side it. Just like how the RX-8 looks alright until a FD parks beside it.

Kids Heart · 12-14-2013, 10:13 PM

One word. Yuck

glorydays · 12-14-2013, 10:15 PM

well subaru hit it out the park with the BRZ so i guess theyre trying to incorporate a consistent design philosophy. just sucks that the new wrx looks too much like an evo. its almost like theyve conceded defeat...

Ralph Spoilsport · 12-15-2013, 09:13 AM

Go for a drive in a stock wrx after spending a few thousand miles in a stock BRZ. You'll see.

What the wrx has that the BRZ doesn't: space, height, Winter chops, mid range punch, lovely exhaust note. If you can live without (or live with mods for power, exhaust), BRZ is better on everything else.

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tanner Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: '10 S4/'13 BRZ/'16 GT4/E30 M3 Location: Markham Posts: 329 Thanks: 9 Thanked 127 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hmmm they're not using Toyota's dual injection system. Hope Subaru's direct injection is as good as GM's DI engines or Ford's Ecoboost since buildup on the intake valves is very minimal on these engines with high mileage, unlike Audi's (especially the early 2.0Ts requiring a cleaning every 80-100K and the RS4's 4.2L V8 engine a lot more frequent).

12-02-2013, 05:59 PM	#185
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glorydays Remember me? Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: BRZ Series.Blue Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 483 Thanks: 259 Thanked 105 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	thoughts on the new WRX: Thanks for the turbo parts.

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BunnyRZed Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited [37J] Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 328 Thanks: 60 Thanked 135 Times in 87 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Comparison from digitaltrends.com http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/su...-nearly-price/

12-03-2013, 12:06 AM	#190
Antheezy Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: Bay Area CA Posts: 56 Thanks: 7 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is it possible to use the 2015 wrx turbo for our BRZ? I know the engine is based off of the fa series... IDK im a little n00b to this.

12-08-2013, 06:14 PM	#192
bertopr Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: Minnesota Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hi i live in Duluth, MN, the snow here is really bad and the icy roads... Do I gonna be fine in the city with the BRZ (like on hills)? should i get the BRZ or a WRX?

12-14-2013, 09:34 PM	#193
krayzie Drive From Home Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: BRZ STI Performance Location: Filth City Posts: 4,914 Thanks: 2,368 Thanked 3,111 Times in 2,007 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Subaru has gone ugly since about 2007, and Honda since the late 90s. Audi still makes the most beautiful cars in modern times but they sit so high it's borderline like sitting on the toilet but holding a steering wheel instead of the morning paper (the Matrix and Yaris are the biggest offenders). Actually all modern Imprezas are ugly once a GC shows up along side it. Just like how the RX-8 looks alright until a FD parks beside it.

12-14-2013, 10:13 PM	#194
Kids Heart Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited SWP Location: Lawrenceville GA Posts: 583 Thanks: 64 Thanked 121 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	One word. Yuck

12-14-2013, 10:15 PM	#195
glorydays Remember me? Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: BRZ Series.Blue Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 483 Thanks: 259 Thanked 105 Times in 68 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	well subaru hit it out the park with the BRZ so i guess theyre trying to incorporate a consistent design philosophy. just sucks that the new wrx looks too much like an evo. its almost like theyve conceded defeat...

12-15-2013, 09:13 AM	#196
Ralph Spoilsport Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ, WRB Location: Galt's Gulch, NH Posts: 225 Thanks: 107 Thanked 207 Times in 93 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Go for a drive in a stock wrx after spending a few thousand miles in a stock BRZ. You'll see. What the wrx has that the BRZ doesn't: space, height, Winter chops, mid range punch, lovely exhaust note. If you can live without (or live with mods for power, exhaust), BRZ is better on everything else.

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