Thread: Toyota FT-86 / Subaru BRZ: Japanese (not Siamese) Twins

Well they are planning on offering a supercharged version, if it does happen and proves to be reliable like the new QR25's have been, they may be on to something.

Bleh, the qr is still not an impressive motor. The guys in b15u are getting all excited because a guy finally came out with an intake manifold setup that is proving to yeild about a 20whp gain over the factory manifold, putting his car in the 220whp range n/a with full boltons including cams and so on. Not too impressive for a 2.5L in my opinion. 2.0L ve's have made that power and have a much fatter powerband than the QR.

I would not want to see a qr25 rwd version anything from nissan. Yuck.

Well the news on the new Honda CR-Z trim is that it's only being released overseas. I would seriously look into buying this car if the TRD model comes with a centrifugal S/C like the TRD option for the Scion TC. So far I'm leaning towards the Abarth500 but won't decide until I see the options for the toyobaru.

I feel old and bad that i actually like my de with bolt ons...lol. BTW just to stir the pot a bit....I have been kind of shopping lately and used 370s are looking good and i just test drove a 2004 996 911 with 58k on it with all its maintenance exhaust, wheel and new clutch upgrades and maintained by a porsche dealer for 29k. Hmmmm used 911 or scion looking subaru...you make the call...lol.

the differences of opinion lie in the differences between driving for the twisties and driving for the 1/4

I'm with the twisties crowd, 200 hp n/a is perfect

And Stratt I have always admired your experimenting on motor stuff. Makes for good reads and informative. I still liked your original red NX..lol

at times i feel like a mechanical noob compared to some people on here and my friends.

one thing that always appealed to me about cars was the challange of learning and seeing where it can take you and where you can take it.

first time i did my own axles i had a big grin too brother.

weve all been there !

stratton.

2013 Subaru BRZ

"The Toyota/Scion version has softer suspension settings up front, harder settings in the rear."

I want Scion FR-S just because of this.

If STI ever gets it's hand on the BRZ and slaps a turbo on this car it will be very similar to an FD RX7.

First drive: Subaru BRZ coupe - BBC Top Gear