The Future Automotive Thread

[OaxKouki]

Anyone build their ideal bronco yet? I think I came it at $49k for everything I want, or $37k for what I can live with.
https://shop.ford.com/configure/bron...-bb-bp-bronco=

[TheRealSy90]

Nissan took the Z Proto to Magnus Walker's place. So the Z Proto is officially stateside now.

[cured13]

Originally Posted by OaxKouki

Anyone build their ideal bronco yet? I think I came it at $49k for everything I want, or $37k for what I can live with.
https://shop.ford.com/configure/bron...-bb-bp-bronco=

Go big or go home, lol.
AWESOME WHEELS

[BryanSayWhat]

Originally Posted by OaxKouki

Anyone build their ideal bronco yet? I think I came it at $49k for everything I want, or $37k for what I can live with.
https://shop.ford.com/configure/bron...-bb-bp-bronco=

I dig the new Bronco. I wish it had a solid front axle, but even saying that I think I'd still choose one over a Jeep JL.

It's crazy how popular new and vintage 4x4's are becoming these day's... I own a 1978 Ford F150 Custom 4x4 LWB and those are selling for $25K-$30K+ completely restored.

[crash n' burn]

Originally Posted by BryanSayWhat

It's crazy how popular new and vintage 4x4's are becoming these day's... I own a 1978 Ford F150 Custom 4x4 LWB and those are selling for $25K-$30K+ completely restored.

You can't even touch an unrestored, rusty FSJ Cherokee that runs & drives for under 6 these days out here. Same goes for OG Gladiators/J-Series, and Wagoneers; earlier the better. I've been eyeing a manual 79' Chief WT roller but they absolutely will not come off their asking.

Late 60's models are definitely where the money is right now. Starting to see a lot of strong sales for 70's but there are some good deals to be had still. Majority of them out there are survivors because they just never fucking died.

[kingkilburn]

[SimpleS14]

Originally Posted by kingkilburn

https://youtu.be/KNV-7pP_2cU

Not bad, but I'm mostly distracted by the S30 in the background (more info plz?).

[BryanSayWhat]

Originally Posted by SimpleS14

Not bad, but I'm mostly distracted by the S30 in the background (more info plz?).

Chris Forsberg's 280Z?

That car has a lot of media on it:


http://www.speedhunters.com/2017/01/...g-datsun-280z/

https://jalopnik.com/what-its-like-t...ile-1794634407

[exitspeed]

Yay news!



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[Future240]

Anyone else get porshe vibes from that head light?

[cured13]

https://motorsport.tv/embed/rzY0tiY9...easer?autoplay

[BryanSayWhat]

Really hoping for 255hp and 2,8XXlbs...

[kingkilburn]

I'm happy they aren't losing the front wheel humps. I know they're entirely cosmetic but they give me that pop up headlights feeling while driving.

[exitspeed]

Originally Posted by Future240

Anyone else get porshe vibes from that head light?

100%. First thing I thought of when I saw it on Autblog. I thought it was a new Caymen.


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[Dutchmalmiss]

As long as torque is bumped up to be in-line with the hp figure, it'll be a huge improvement power-wise.

Sidebar question: From a dynamics standpoint, was it all just factory suspension tuning that made the BRZ more grippy and GT86 more tail-happy or is it more than that?

[kingkilburn]

Correct. The chassis are identical.

[exitspeed]

https://www.autoblog.com/2020/11/18/...-brz-revealed/

Still NA, but up 23hp and 28ft lbs. weight stays pretty much the same. I don?t think it?s an overall beautiful design but I don?t think it?s polarizing by any stretch.






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[LEG1T]

Take my money, that shit looks bomb!! Future fun grail right there.

[Dutchmalmiss]

That makes it 228hp with 184ft-lb of torque.

On paper that makes it SEEM like it'll be more fun. Gotta see that torque curve!

Everything looks fine except IMO the front vents got a little too much going on. With that said, I'm curious now about what the subtle differences will be between this version and Toyota's.

[ronmcdon]

I'm curious to see differences between this and the prior model in handling. disappointed there's no turbo. was hoping there would be more changes, but then again well this is Subaru.

maybe not such a bad idea to jump on a '20 model if there's good discounts.

[kingkilburn]

I think the design is a step backwards but the power increase is good. It's probably all in tuning out the torque dip.

The real question is whether or not it's got forged rods and stiffer valve springs. The current bolt on turbo kits could be hitting near 400hp of tuners weren't worried about bending rods.

[DreamN]

Anyone getting civic (couple gens back) vibes from the rear?


I don't mind it. Nice front end. Is this a prototype model or final version?

[BryanSayWhat]

"Front lateral bending rigidity has been increased by 60 percent for the 2022 model to improve turn-in and response."

This is pretty big for only gaining less than 20lbs. Subaru increased the 2015 WRX STI torsional rigidity by 40% and the bending rigidity by 30%, so it's good to see them keeping up with that for new cars.

Also, is it 100% confirmed that there will be no turbo option? Didn't we already know they were going to have an NA model as well? It will be an absolute shame if this NA 2.4L doesn't at least have the same strength internals as the current FA24F...

As for the exterior... Front bumper side vents aren't the greatest, but it does look better in blue. They almost look like teardrops... Hopefully it isn't a sign that the cars are crying, because they didn't come with a turbo option. lol

[cured13]

Not a s-chassis drift tax killer I was hoping for but for those that already gave up on hunting and importing 30 year old JDM car this might be the best option.

[kingkilburn]

My current gen BRZ is a better option than importing some clapped out R32 or S15 unless you're independently wealthy and just want what you want. A beefier engine and stiffer chassis makes it a no brainer.

[cured13]

Originally Posted by kingkilburn

My current gen BRZ is a better option than importing some clapped out R32 or S15 unless you're independently wealthy and just want what you want. A beefier engine and stiffer chassis makes it a no brainer.

No kidding eh, and what engine you swapped in that cramped/overweight chassis?

[kingkilburn]

I've got seven years of full bumper to bumper warranty on this car. I ain't swapping a fucking thing. lol

[cured13]

Originally Posted by kingkilburn

I've got seven years of full bumper to bumper warranty on this car. I ain't swapping a fucking thing. lol

If "bumper to bumper" is all that makes you happy then you have a lot of options there. lol

[e1_griego]

My brz weighs maybe 50-75lb more than my s13. I'm not sure that it's hugely overweight, though it's not even close to ND miata light.

New car isn't my favorite, but if I have to buy the new one for competitive autocross nonsense that I enjoy, it's looking like the shocks and diff will swap.

13.5:1 compression will probably make boost even more difficult than the 12.5:1 FA20. And it's still running the D4-S port + DI injection system which I'm actually a bit surprised about. Figured they would go full DI.

[cured13]

I was hoping there will be no compromise and this time they will give it better engine that they already have. That's all.

I think they make a mistake by not going TURBO which will make me jump on it and forget about s-chassis and swaps for good.