Ken Gushi makes Final 4 at Formula Drift Round 5

ricochet · 07-24-2012, 05:11 PM

Ken Gushi makes Final 4 at Formula Drift Round 5

At Round 5 of the Formula Drift Championship, in Monroe, Wash., Ken Gushi drove his Scion FR-S (aka Subaru BRZ) into the coveted "Top 4" finals competition. His Scion is powered by a Cosworth-built Subaru EJ25 with a rather large Greddy turbo. Unfortunately, Rhys Millen and his turbocharged V6 Hyundai Genesis Coupe edged out Gushi the Final 4 battle.

Watch the video (commercial free)

We assembled this clip reel so you can enjoy those sweet, sweet boxer sounds. Since it has equal-length headers, his Scion FR-S doesn't exactly sound like a “traditional” Subaru. Maybe Gushi's success will also inspire some BRZ owners to drop EJ257's into their own cars.

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jsquared · 07-24-2012, 05:47 PM

Specs? Main thing I'm looking for is weight distribution and what he's done to get it there...

ricochet · 07-24-2012, 05:55 PM

We're talking to Gushi about doing a feature on his car in the future. Here's a few specs, but not the level of detail you're looking for, I'm sure: http://www.formulad.com/drivers/profile/ken-gushi.php

Keep in mind, too, that this is a factory-backed car. When Foust was running a Scion TC they bolted in a V8 powertrain from a NASCAR stock car. There may be much more R&D in this car than it may appear (Toyota/Scion can afford it.) Then again, maybe it just bolted in.

ricochet · 07-24-2012, 06:15 PM

Crossposted to YouTube:

Subiesport TV - Gushi in Final Four with Scion FR-S Drift Car, Formula Drift #5 - YouTube

97legwagon · 07-25-2012, 02:07 PM

I was there. It was fun and entertaining. Gushi did awesome but just couldn't quite hang with those crazy powerful V-8s. The FRS he was driving sounded amazing!

ricochet · 07-25-2012, 03:21 PM

Here's a full-event wrap video for our other series. Now, on the YouTubes. (Caution: Dubstep)

Driving Sports Reports - Formula Drift Round 5: Highlight Master Mix - YouTube

typeNOyouRnot · 07-26-2012, 04:30 PM

Someone needs to start making side-mount inter cooler kits

575rider · 07-26-2012, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by typeNOyouRnot

Someone needs to start making side-mount inter cooler kits

that's pretty funny...I was watching that shot towards the ending thinking "look how f'n sideways that thing is"....wow!

invaderzim · 07-30-2012, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 97legwagon

I was there. It was fun and entertaining. Gushi did awesome but just couldn't quite hang with those crazy powerful V-8s. The FRS he was driving sounded amazing!

I was at the formula drift event in wall, new jersey and yes that FRS sounds amazing.

dritgert · 08-24-2012, 03:00 PM

Looks nice

slimmpickens · 08-24-2012, 05:26 PM

Sweet!

impking · 09-07-2012, 02:37 PM

I guess they should stop making atv's

02jdmsubi · 09-12-2012, 01:59 AM

i can slide my 02 rex like that NOONE CARES ABOUT TOYOTA ITS SUBI SON.......

02jdmsubi · 09-12-2012, 02:02 AM

YA i uh didnt watch the video i just seen the pic pretty bad ass my bad ken

bmxhotsauce · 09-12-2012, 04:20 PM

it really a scion FR-s not BRZ. sorry guys. i know it has the same engine but not a subaru.

props to ken for coming to his own now that he is more comfortable in his car now.

dwx · 09-13-2012, 11:48 AM

Every part on the stock car minus the transmission and diff says Subaru on it. Even the back of the Scion logo has Subaru stamped on it.

bmxhotsauce · 09-13-2012, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwx

Every part on the stock car minus the transmission and diff says Subaru on it. Even the back of the Scion logo has Subaru stamped on it.

do you know mits has part that are on our cars too??? so does that mean a subaru is a Mitsubishi?????

can you buy a FR-S at a subaru dealership??? NOPE

indolegend89 · 09-15-2012, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmxhotsauce

do you know mits has part that are on our cars too??? so does that mean a subaru is a Mitsubishi?????

can you buy a FR-S at a subaru dealership??? NOPE

yea you still dont get it

Counterfit · 09-19-2012, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmxhotsauce

do you know mits has part that are on our cars too??? so does that mean a subaru is a Mitsubishi?????

can you buy a FR-S at a subaru dealership??? NOPE

Except that is a different company.

bmxhotsauce · 09-19-2012, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Counterfit

Except that is a different company.

so is a TOYOTA a SUBARU correct ?whats your point here ?

Counterfit · 09-19-2012, 07:45 PM

My point is that you're being stupid.

bmxhotsauce · 09-19-2012, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Counterfit

My point is that you're being stupid.

hmmm i was thinking the same about you,, do you think the NEW 86 is the same as teh OLD one TOO then??? i bet you do

landoficensnow · 10-01-2012, 04:44 PM

Bump in the front.

Counterfit · 10-01-2012, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmxhotsauce

hmmm i was thinking the same about you,, do you think the NEW 86 is the same as teh OLD one TOO then??? i bet you do

Don't know how I missed this, but god damn, how do you equate different companies with similar names, with two companies that are not only commercially linked, but collaborated on this particular project?
SUBARU MAKES EVERY LARGE PART ON THIS CAR EXCEPT THE TRANSMISSION AND REAR DIFF. SUBARU BUILDS THIS CAR IN THE SAME FACTORY AS THE IMPREZA.

Can anyone really be this dense?

07-24-2012, 05:11 PM	#1
ricochet Driving Sports TV Staff Member#: 15542 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kirkland, WA Vehicle: 2009 2008 RX-8 1976 Subaru 1400	Ken Gushi makes Final 4 at Formula Drift Round 5 Ken Gushi makes Final 4 at Formula Drift Round 5 At Round 5 of the Formula Drift Championship, in Monroe, Wash., Ken Gushi drove his Scion FR-S (aka Subaru BRZ) into the coveted "Top 4" finals competition. His Scion is powered by a Cosworth-built Subaru EJ25 with a rather large Greddy turbo. Unfortunately, Rhys Millen and his turbocharged V6 Hyundai Genesis Coupe edged out Gushi the Final 4 battle. Watch the video (commercial free) We assembled this clip reel so you can enjoy those sweet, sweet boxer sounds. Since it has equal-length headers, his Scion FR-S doesn't exactly sound like a “traditional” Subaru. Maybe Gushi's success will also inspire some BRZ owners to drop EJ257's into their own cars. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by ricochet; 07-24-2012 at 05:47 PM.

09-07-2012, 02:37 PM	#12
impking Scooby Newbie Member#: 330593 Join Date: Aug 2012	wow I guess they should stop making atv's

09-12-2012, 01:59 AM	#13
02jdmsubi Scooby Newbie Member#: 298328 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: mendocino county Vehicle: 2002	what the hell this is nasioc i can slide my 02 rex like that NOONE CARES ABOUT TOYOTA ITS SUBI SON.......

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07-24-2012, 05:47 PM	#2
jsquared Scooby Newbie Member#: 212052 Join Date: May 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Jacksonville, NC Vehicle: 2005 STi OBP	Specs? Main thing I'm looking for is weight distribution and what he's done to get it there...

07-24-2012, 05:55 PM	#3
ricochet Driving Sports TV Staff Member#: 15542 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kirkland, WA Vehicle: 2009 2008 RX-8 1976 Subaru 1400	We're talking to Gushi about doing a feature on his car in the future. Here's a few specs, but not the level of detail you're looking for, I'm sure: http://www.formulad.com/drivers/profile/ken-gushi.php Keep in mind, too, that this is a factory-backed car. When Foust was running a Scion TC they bolted in a V8 powertrain from a NASCAR stock car. There may be much more R&D in this car than it may appear (Toyota/Scion can afford it.) Then again, maybe it just bolted in.

07-25-2012, 02:07 PM	#5
97legwagon Scooby Newbie Member#: 239270 Join Date: Feb 2010 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Kennewick, WA Vehicle: 2005 Saab 9-2x Aero silver	I was there. It was fun and entertaining. Gushi did awesome but just couldn't quite hang with those crazy powerful V-8s. The FRS he was driving sounded amazing!

07-26-2012, 04:30 PM	#7
typeNOyouRnot Scooby Newbie Member#: 244944 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Vehicle: 2005 WRX	Someone needs to start making side-mount inter cooler kits

08-24-2012, 03:00 PM	#10
dritgert Scooby Newbie Member#: 320203 Join Date: May 2012 Vehicle: 2012 Impreza wrx STI Pearl White	Looks nice

08-24-2012, 05:26 PM	#11
slimmpickens Scooby Newbie Member#: 330145 Join Date: Aug 2012	Sweet!

09-12-2012, 02:02 AM	#14
02jdmsubi Scooby Newbie Member#: 298328 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: mendocino county Vehicle: 2002	YA i uh didnt watch the video i just seen the pic pretty bad ass my bad ken

09-12-2012, 04:20 PM	#15
bmxhotsauce Scooby Specialist Member#: 127099 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: BAIC Vehicle: 02 IMPERZA WRX BLACK	it really a scion FR-s not BRZ. sorry guys. i know it has the same engine but not a subaru. props to ken for coming to his own now that he is more comfortable in his car now.

09-13-2012, 11:48 AM	#16
dwx Scooby Guru Member#: 8343 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Atlanta, GA Vehicle: 2005 2012 Jeep 2013 DGM BRZ	Every part on the stock car minus the transmission and diff says Subaru on it. Even the back of the Scion logo has Subaru stamped on it.

09-19-2012, 07:45 PM	#21
Counterfit Scooby Specialist Member#: 124254 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Rhode Island Vehicle: 2006 06 SGM Slowbaru "The Scoobinator"	My point is that you're being stupid.

10-01-2012, 04:44 PM	#23
landoficensnow Scooby Newbie Member#: 332534 Join Date: Sep 2012	Bump in the front.