Thoughts on Subaru's BRZ RWD - Page 5

jerseyjessi · 11-30-2011, 12:26 PM

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tpjavawrx · 11-30-2011, 01:17 PM

Now this is cool..... (gt300 Class)

Marlons101 · 11-30-2011, 03:38 PM

Seriously I'm considering. **** an old wrx get this instead a 6spd makes up for a lot to me! nothin a rotated swap couldn't fix. ThAts for ****in sure.

Carter · 11-30-2011, 04:01 PM

I don't think you can fit 24's under it, sorry Marlon.
ib9points

Marlons101 · 11-30-2011, 09:08 PM

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Akrexak · 11-30-2011, 11:13 PM

Thanks for the news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

USAF Harris · 12-01-2011, 01:05 AM

I like the look of the BRZ but if I'm gunna go two door, I reckon I'd go Nissan or Infinity (likely infinity). From what I gathered from the video I watched the STi version is more of a prestige edition than a super speed version. Comes with nicer bells and/or whistles.

Akrexak · 12-01-2011, 01:16 AM

You'll pay for those "bells and/or whistles" too.

LiLpNoY · 12-01-2011, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Akrexak

Thanks for the news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hmmm.. new STI with over 300 hp?

Nomadgene · 12-01-2011, 01:34 AM

It is a nice car, no doubt. A cool concept that I am glad to see come to fruition. I hope that it kicks major ass all over the place and that the technology continues to trickle around to the other Subaru products.

Personally, I would NEVER consider this car for a snow state. Why give up AWD to get a lighter weight 2wd boxer? I'd much rather have my WRX or an STI in any place that it would ever snow.

Then again, I wouldn't be looking to own a WRX or STI if I lived in Florida or Texas or a place like Southern California either.

AKHawkeye · 12-01-2011, 01:49 AM

Anyone here much about this new crossover XV?

Make a sport trim (with turbo, because if it has a turbo it must be fast, and fast is fun... derp) in manual and I would possibly be sold on it.

0x444A · 12-01-2011, 04:53 AM

Oh man i love the look...sleek and sexy.

But, I still love the look on the 11/12 WRX/STI, and I love the boost from the WRX/STI more.

Oh and I love the AWD, can't forget that one =D.

MY PERSONAL OPINION: The BRZ is one of those things that make you wanna buy it because its new, it looks good, and its different. But in the long run, it'll disappoint in comparison with an STI/WRX because of lack of power and its RWD system. Not saying RWD in a small awesome handling car isn't great, but this is the AKIC chapter right? My opinion would change if 6 months out of the year we weren't slippin and slidin.

chanomatik · 12-01-2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USAF Harris

I like the look of the BRZ but if I'm gunna go two door, I reckon I'd go Nissan or Infinity (likely infinity). From what I gathered from the video I watched the STi version is more of a prestige edition than a super speed version. Comes with nicer bells and/or whistles.

Those are some pretty heavy cars, my friend. If you're gonna go RWD, might as well go for something light, otherwise just stick with an AWD, turbo-charged Subaru.

I would get the BRZ in place of a really nice, new bike if I ever felt compelled to have a toy for the summer. I wouldn't use it as my year-round vehicle, as I'm sure most people want.

Subaru needs to make a dent in places that don't ever see snow and this car is poised to bring attention to that need.

Marlons101 · 12-01-2011, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanomatik

Those are some pretty heavy cars, my friend. If you're gonna go RWD, might as well go for something light, otherwise just stick with an AWD, turbo-charged Subaru.

I would get the BRZ in place of a really nice, new bike if I ever felt compelled to have a toy for the summer. I wouldn't use it as my year-round vehicle, as I'm sure most people want.

Subaru needs to make a dent in places that don't ever see snow and this car is poised to bring attention to that need.

What's heavy?

Carter · 12-01-2011, 02:25 PM

G35 Coupe is 3,400 pounds.

350Z is 3,400 pounds.

370Z is 3,200 pounds.

BRZ is 2,690 pounds.

New Miata is 2,410.

Big difference.

coldfiremx · 12-01-2011, 02:50 PM

Aircraft carriers are heavy.

Marlons101 · 12-01-2011, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carter

G35 Coupe is 3,400 pounds.

350Z is 3,400 pounds.

370Z is 3,200 pounds.

BRZ is 2,690 pounds.

New Miata is 2,410.

Big difference.

Put up evo Sti and wrx figures. Since Chano thinks this cars gonna be a boat

chanomatik · 12-01-2011, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlons101

Put up evo Sti and wrx figures. Since Chano thinks this cars gonna be a boat

USAF Harris mentioned he wanted larger 2-doors. That's what I was referring to.

The BRZ is a nice size.

Dominator · 12-01-2011, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanomatik

USAF Harris mentioned he wanted larger 2-doors. That's what I was referring to.

The BRZ is a nice size.

wait for it...

That's what she said!

Marlons101 · 12-01-2011, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanomatik

USAF Harris mentioned he wanted larger 2-doors. That's what I was referring to.

The BRZ is a nice size.

Gotcha makes sense.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMIN8R

wait for it...

That's what she said!

This stuff never gets old to you guys huh. Lol

chanomatik · 12-01-2011, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMIN8R

wait for it...

That's what she said!

Dude, you can't use part of a sentence to work out a "That's What She Said" joke. It's just not proper.

It has to be it's own sentence for one to utilize it properly, like this:

The BRZ is appealing to me. It's the right size.

Marlons101 · 12-01-2011, 03:57 PM

Lol omg

Nomadgene · 12-01-2011, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chanomatik

The BRZ is appealing to me. It's the right size.

Chano is a size queen!

Nomadgene · 12-01-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlons101

Put up evo Sti and wrx figures. Since Chano thinks this cars gonna be a boat

Better yet, put up the Carter rally car figures!

Last I heard, the weight was around 2400lbs.

HP, I would guestimate at an easy 350+ at the crank.

chanomatik · 12-01-2011, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomadgene

Chano is a size queen!

hahaha Nah, I was just trying to make a point. I actually don't even know what "the right size" means or pertains to regarding this particular model.

I like that it's under 2,800lbs, but I weigh 235lbs anyway, so with me in the car it's already thrown over 3k.

I'd still get all black everything.

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