AIMING FOR THE RECORD IN ANYTHING requires a plan of great ambition, extensive research and preparation. Like the world record-setting Red Bull Stratos Project, where Felix Baumgartner skydived to Earth from the stratosphere, a number of aspects needed to be addressed and issues anticipated in order to successfully complete the […]
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Quick Tech: NX Nitrous Plate FR-S/BRZ
ACCORDING TO ONE FRIEND, “SHE’S SMART, SEXY AND LOW-MAINTENANCE.” According to another, “She’s evil. She’ll break your heart and your bank account.” Ask a group of performance enthusiasts about their opinion on nitrous-oxide injection and you’re likely to hear two very different stories. Some opinions can easily be dismissed as […]
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Fluidampr Released a Performance Crankshaft Damper for the 2015 WRX and 2013+ FR-S/BRZ
SMOOTH IT OVER THE PUSH AND PULL OF PISTONS AGAINST A CRANKSHAFT THOUSANDS OF TIMES A MINUTE DEMANDS a lot out of one spinning piece of metal. To counteract the resulting torsional vibrations, Fluidampr has released a performance crankshaft damper for the 2015 WRX and 2013+ FR-S/BRZ. This SFI 18.1 […]
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Sonic Clarity: Putting the Plus into OEM Sound Systems
Who buys aftermarket car audio equipment these days? Many of today’s factory installed audio systems come integrated into the dash and include many desirable features straight from the manufacturer. Some automakers enlisted the help of boutique audio system manufacturers to design and deliver a premium, enhanced sound system. However, not […]
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Boost Test: Innovate BRZ/FR-S Twin-Screw Supercharger
The Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ represent the best entry-level, rear-wheel-drive sport compacts on the market. While capable of turning on a dime, most enthusiasts agree the FR-S needs more power. CARB-legal intake and exhaust upgrades can add up to 15 more wheel horsepower, raising the FA20’s output to 180- […]
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Crawford Performance Turbocharged Subaru BRZ
The hottest sport compacts to fly off the showroom floor have been Subaru’s BRZ and Scion’s FR-S. These fraternal siblings, born of a joint venture between Subaru and Toyota, have received innumerable praise from the media and consumers for its styling, performance and value. With a low roll center that […]
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ECUTEK Tuning Solution for Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ
Purchasing an ECU reflash solution is not an option for FR-S/BRZ owners. Instead, it should be considered a requirement. In fact, it should be the first performance part purchased for the vehicle. The reason is simple. No significant power gains can be realized on the FR-S/BRZ platform with the factory […]
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