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Re: Subaru BRZ Coupe
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Re: Subaru BRZ Coupe Announced!
That's basically identical to the Nissan RB26 system, the Chrysler 300 AWD, and probably a few others. The front diff is integral to the oil pan and driven by a seperate driveshaft to essentially allow a RWD transmission to be adapted to AWD. It's not that well suited to a boxer engine though, with the flat cylinder heads and downward facing manifolds. And with how short an H4 is, the diff would occupy the entire oil pan and they'd need to find somewhere else to put the oil.
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Stupid model name.
This car was exciting 2 years ago. :/
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Re: Stupid model name.
yup. <yawn>
it seems like the only people excited about it now are parking lot cone racers and college girls.
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I just read about the Mugen CR-Z, supercharged hybrid, 197hp, 50mpg.
What does the BRZ have over that aside from RWD?
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Re: Stupid model name.
So, Alan, which one are you?
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Re: Subaru BRZ Coupe Announced!
You know if it is affordabble and quick id buy it even though its not awd...i like the crz though too so if it isnt any better or cheaper than it...i would just go with the crz even though im not a big fan of Honda...does anyone know is it gonna have 4 seats or did I just miss that part lol
Cus if it has 4 seats I would buy it over the crz Or even the fiesta! When they come out with SVT version
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The excitement won't start until they finally show us what it is going to look like.
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Re: Subaru BRZ Coupe Announced!
Agreed! Deff
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Personally I think this kind of car is exactly what the auto industry needs. There's a significant dearth of fun, affordable and good looking cars... and while we don't yet know the details of what the Subaru is going to look like we can make a pretty educated guess from the other cars built on the same platform. While I am excited to get my 135i because it is two of those three in my opinion, it isn't affordable. At least to many. It's a small, cute and incredibly fun car to drive but like most cars that fit that profile these days it's ridiculously expensive. My car MSRP's for $49,000 or thereabouts... though I'm personally not paying close to that. Honestly, I applaud what they're claiming to try to do. My only fear is that it's going to end up being either underpowered for its weight (a common problem with Subarus), or stupidly expensive compared to similar cars in its class. Still, I have high hopes; rear wheel drive is perfectly usable in most instances with a good set of snow tires... and you can pick up a set of snow tires already mounted on the rims for less than a grand. As for switching the wheels... when I had my BMW 330i I could switch my winter wheels on in less than an hour with just a floor jack and a tire tool. If I used my air tools I could do it even quicker.
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Here's hoping it sells well enough that others follow suit and we get some competition in the market.
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Well, given that there is a market. The cars in this segment can be some neat lil' scooters, but if nobody's buying then who cares? Making cars that don't sell is a poor business plan, and getting out before the slump hits and the lots are full is a pretty good idea. If the S2000 and RX8 were pillars for their marques, it's not likely that they'd be disappearing, yes?
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Perhaps those two cars aren't the best example. They were both out for a long time. That they didn't get replaced is what worries me.
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The electrics and the hybrids may have a big influence on what and how we drive. The combination of speed and handling AND/OR great mileage can be handled by the same car; just flip a switch. Fiskar Karmas have already been produced and on the street, with Leonardo DiCaprio getting the first one, followed by Colin Powell and Al Gore. Story, photos and video HERE http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/13/f...in-powell-and/ Convertible versions are already in production http://green.autoblog.com/2009/02/25...ble-for-order/ They will also be producing a lower-cost version in both body styles in Delaware. This is "Project Nina" Just as LEDs will eventually replace the incandescent bulb and lighting as we know it, Cars like these, which can offer style, performance and efficiency in the same package will revolutionize our buying decisions. /
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Re: Subaru BRZ Coupe Announced!
So uhh, I just learned that 'buraz" in arabic means sh*t. So TRD (turd) and BRZ kinda go together lol.
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