BRZ gets a thrashing
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video from evo here http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/trackdayvideos/282994/...
interesting, not only was it 5 seconds slower over a 1:30 lap (ie about 5% slower) but also it was a whole lot less enjoyable and adjustable than the fwd Megane.
interesting, not only was it 5 seconds slower over a 1:30 lap (ie about 5% slower) but also it was a whole lot less enjoyable and adjustable than the fwd Megane.
s m said:
Hitch78 said:
Auto BRZ? Why is this not mentioned at all in the video or write up?
Mentions it in the mag You'll see more drifting of a small coupe in this one if that's your bag - twice the price though
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1XX8oDxMcw&fea...
jbi said:
turbo manual vs automatic N/A?
yep but same price and same target market...there is nothing worse than an auto box in a 4cyl when you are trying to drive fast or enjoy yourself. they just feel limp and very elasticy. madness as to why subaru have sent over an auto press car.
MarkRSi said:
I was wondering if I should post that in the GT86/BRZ vs MX5 thread, but thought in might fan the flames slightly 
Was I the only one cringing at the slushbox gearchanges on the BRZ?
I think they must have missed out on all the manual demo ones when they were allocated. Hopefully Autocar will get a manual for their in-depth road test Was I the only one cringing at the slushbox gearchanges on the BRZ?Hitch78 said:
Auto BRZ? Why is this not mentioned at all in the video or write up?
When Henry picked the car up "At this point the auto box is a bit of a boon.It wouldn't have been our first choice but our hands were tied...."When Jethro wrote the main article, "I have to admit that my heart sinks when I discover our BRZ is fitted with the optional six-speed auto box..."
All in all, it doesn't look like it suits Evo magazine journalists' driving style, hence why they're saying it's not fun.
I know the Toyota has slightly different suspension settings, but clearly it seems that some of these journalists find it easy to hoon and get the back end out, where as others find it a chore.
I know the Toyota has slightly different suspension settings, but clearly it seems that some of these journalists find it easy to hoon and get the back end out, where as others find it a chore.
Dave Hedgehog said:
what type of auto is it?
Traditional sort.I think that Evo test is great news for BMW, it means they can make all their cars into nose heavy front wheel drivers, bin the costly independent rear suspension and chuck all the six cylinder engines for blown four pots and Evo won't have a bad word to say about it.
s m said:
Hitch78 said:
Auto BRZ? Why is this not mentioned at all in the video or write up?
When Henry picked the car up "At this point the auto box is a bit of a boon.It wouldn't have been our first choice but our hands were tied...."When Jethro wrote the main article, "I have to admit that my heart sinks when I discover our BRZ is fitted with the optional six-speed auto box..."
I wonder how much money and how many sales the decision to give an auto (a car that just will not sell in the uk) to one of the leading magazines in one of the world's biggest sports car markets is going to cost?
The executive who made that decision needs to be shot in front of his family for the loss of sales he has possibly caused.
In fact EVO should have had more balls and simply said "We ain't driving this. There is no point in us testing and promoting a vehicle that is not going to register in the minds of the majority of the driving populace of the UK."
It seems that Saburu's problems are not going away, because the company is run by idiots.
The executive who made that decision needs to be shot in front of his family for the loss of sales he has possibly caused.
In fact EVO should have had more balls and simply said "We ain't driving this. There is no point in us testing and promoting a vehicle that is not going to register in the minds of the majority of the driving populace of the UK."
It seems that Saburu's problems are not going away, because the company is run by idiots.
Subaru have chosen to make an automatic version of the car. They have made versions of it available to the press, and are obviously keen to promote it. That is not a mistake.
If anyone made a mistake, it is Evo, in using that version of the car for a track comparison against a totally different, manual car. The person who decided to run with the auto version and create some bad journalism is the one who should be 'shot in front of his family'.
If anyone made a mistake, it is Evo, in using that version of the car for a track comparison against a totally different, manual car. The person who decided to run with the auto version and create some bad journalism is the one who should be 'shot in front of his family'.
Subaru have chosen to make an automatic version of the car. They have made versions of it available to the press, and are obviously keen to promote it. That is not a mistake.
If anyone made a mistake, it is Evo, in using that version of the car for a track comparison against a totally different, manual car. The person who decided to run with the auto version and create some bad journalism is the one who should be 'shot in front of his family'.
If anyone made a mistake, it is Evo, in using that version of the car for a track comparison against a totally different, manual car. The person who decided to run with the auto version and create some bad journalism is the one who should be 'shot in front of his family'.
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