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Great review jcmaz! Thanks for sharing. Good to hear the chassis and motor felt solid. Perhaps the aftermarket can address the steering, shifting, and noises. It sounds like it's a great starting point.
Having had an 07 STI in the past, but being a Honda fanboi, I can say that I wouldn't expect a Boxer motor to have the same feel as a legendary high revving Honda motor. Revving out a B or K is an absolute symphony of perfectly balanced engineering. Revving out an EJ257 felt like it could pop at any moment in the higher revs. There was a level of confidence that just wasn't there at say 5K and up with the latter motor. I have little to no experience with the previous FRS/86/BRZ though. Not hip to reliability, reaction to power mods/gearing changes, etc. Surprised to hear that the SC's shortened engine life substantially.
Still stoked to see these things on track and modded. The car configuration itself is rare in this day and age, so it even existing is something to be excited about, even if it does lack in some areas.
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