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Subaru BRZ STI previewed

Subaru BRZ STI previewed

FaezClutchless

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How do you feel when you see VW rims on Skoda?  

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    • Indifferent ...
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    • Owner of the Skoda couldn't find Skoda rims
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    • Owner tries to disguise the Skoda as a VW
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Ever since the release of the Subaru BRZ, many have been hankering over an STI version. Many felt that it just does not feel right for Subaru to have a performance model that


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ER-3682

N/A engine E.C.U. Remapped,the most add 10-15 bhp,it need to be turbocharged to get Fun.

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1fast1

Fifth Gear has already reviewed the non-STI version of this car (Tiff Needle driving) and the Toyota GT-86 (Jason Plato driving). Consensus: great handler but lacks power to pull it out of turns. So it's nowhere near as fun as it could have been.

 

I don't think this so-called STI version will change that very much. Pity. Even if some aftermarket tuner comes up with a bolt-on forced induction kit, getting it legalised in Singapore is not worth the trouble or money. This car will always be a near-great, and that makes the disappointment all the greater.

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