Subaru USA's New 2015 BRZ Series Blue with STI Parts has a Placebo Effect…. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum

vh_supra26 · 05-29-2014, 03:15 PM

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Straight off the bat, let us tell you that this new blue pill…err…we mean edition with STI parts offered by Subaru USA doesn't bring any horsepower changes to the lightly updated 2015 BRZ, only some cosmetic and aerodynamic improvements.

Keeping the same 200-horsepower 2.0-liter flat four as the regular models, the 2015 BRZ Series.Blue gets a functional aerodynamic kit from STI containing black front, side, and side-rear under spoilers, that are said to contribute to additional front downforce, while new underbody panels reduce the car's coefficient of drag (Cd) from 0.28 to 0.27.

A new set of black-painted STI 17-inch wheels behind which are new red-finish brake calipers round out the look – the larger stainless steel exhaust tips and a shark fin antenna are standard on all 2015 BRZs.

Inside, the Series.Blue gets a two-tone blue and black leather and Alcantara seats with blue stitching accents that also appear on the door panels, black leather-wrapped steering wheel, as well as the shift lever boot and leather-wrapped parking brake lever. There's also a simulated carbon fiber center dash and a red-illuminated engine start / stop button with an STI logo.

The new BRZ Series.Blue will be offered in 500 units finished in WR Blue Pearl and 500 in Crystal White Pearl, with sales to start in July. Pricing for the special edition is set at $29,490 with a destination charge of $795, while the regular 2015MY begins at $25,695 (+$795).

http://www.carscoops.com/2014/05/sub...blue-with.html

JPxM0Dz · 05-29-2014, 03:23 PM

Mine already looks like a close resemblance to this, so need to upgrade I guess. I was really hoping for a power increase for 2015, and I do love the Blue stitching. STi seats, fender vents and upgraded tails would have been a nice addition...

However, this is great for all the guys looking to buy a new BRZ

jflogerzi · 05-29-2014, 03:36 PM

Meh. All cosmetic upgrades. I would pass. Looks good but...

BRZPDX · 05-29-2014, 03:38 PM

god damn its so "meh". STI fender garnish would of been nice. Painted red calipers lol?

hanabie · 05-29-2014, 03:42 PM

good priced imo. I'd buy it in a heart beat if I don't own a brz yet.

RL_BRZ · 05-29-2014, 03:43 PM

It's looks nice...

BRZerk · 05-29-2014, 03:47 PM

the blue interior looks dumb imo.

why is soa so hesitant to add power?

sshole · 05-29-2014, 03:50 PM

jkonquer · 05-29-2014, 03:56 PM

They should have at least throw in the Sti exhaust or springs. but the price is not bad for what you get. hate the interior though..too tacky for me.

m.box.design · 05-29-2014, 04:03 PM

I guess Subaru of America and Scion aren't going to push the envelope. But it's probably a good thing for them, as the aftermarket is blossoming with options. Options they don't have to warranty.

Quentin · 05-29-2014, 04:03 PM

Love it! If I didn't already have an FR-S ordered through work, I'd seriously consider this one. Perfect off the showroom floor.

sftateofmind · 05-29-2014, 04:10 PM

Kind of glad I waited since I had planned on getting the STI mods anyway. I'll be grabbing one. I prefer the blue stitching as well.

DoomsdayJesus · 05-29-2014, 04:10 PM

Are those the same goddamn tires?

Wafflejuice · 05-29-2014, 04:12 PM

yeah... I posted about this back in April.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62809

Glad to finally see the pictures of the interior. I'm on the fence with the seats though.. need to see the full seat.

View Poll Results: What do you think of the 2015 Series Blue BRZ?
I like it, everything looks great.	213	39.96%
Meh, its just ok.	269	50.47%
Looks like rice; I hate it.	51	9.57%
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05-29-2014, 03:42 PM	#5
hanabie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: WRB LMTD '13 Location: Phillips Ranch Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 184 Thanked 242 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	good priced imo. I'd buy it in a heart beat if I don't own a brz yet. __________________ My BRZ's Journal

05-29-2014, 03:43 PM	#6
RL_BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ WRB Pearl Limited Manual Location: Mays Landing, New Jersey Posts: 247 Thanks: 97 Thanked 40 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's looks nice... __________________

05-29-2014, 03:47 PM	#7
BRZerk Some guy in a white car Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Limited Location: Oakmont, PA Posts: 393 Thanks: 70 Thanked 79 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	the blue interior looks dumb imo. why is soa so hesitant to add power? __________________ 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT - Satin White Pearl

05-29-2014, 03:56 PM	#9
jkonquer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2005 Subaru STI Location: Socal Posts: 418 Thanks: 4 Thanked 73 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	They should have at least throw in the Sti exhaust or springs. but the price is not bad for what you get. hate the interior though..too tacky for me. __________________

05-29-2014, 03:50 PM	#8
sshole Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: VA Posts: 594 Thanks: 201 Thanked 386 Times in 195 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)

05-29-2014, 04:03 PM	#10
m.box.design Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FRS Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 3,043 Thanks: 329 Thanked 1,596 Times in 911 Posts Mentioned: 107 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I guess Subaru of America and Scion aren't going to push the envelope. But it's probably a good thing for them, as the aftermarket is blossoming with options. Options they don't have to warranty.

05-29-2014, 04:03 PM	#11
Quentin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: ‘16 4Runner, ‘19 Corolla HB Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 1,199 Thanks: 639 Thanked 773 Times in 415 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Love it! If I didn't already have an FR-S ordered through work, I'd seriously consider this one. Perfect off the showroom floor.

05-29-2014, 04:12 PM	#14
Wafflejuice Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: '15 WRB BRZ Aozora Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 146 Thanks: 43 Thanked 35 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yeah... I posted about this back in April. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62809 Glad to finally see the pictures of the interior. I'm on the fence with the seats though.. need to see the full seat.

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