Thread: Picking up an FR-S

I've been reading about this car non-stop but have yet to stumble upon these 'asymmetrical connecting rods." Please explain more ill take whatever extra information I can get!

Originally Posted by Turbology

I have yet to drive one, but from what I understand the cars are very well balanced and responsive on the factory suspension. I didn't know that these motors have asymmetrical connecting rods, pretty interesting.

BTW! update goes as follows: Meeting with the person who will be handing me my check for the BMW this friday and handing over the keys.. Good riddance.

FR-S comes in to port tomorrow(Wednesday) and my dealer says he will try to get it rushed to the lot so i can pick up by saturday.. oooooooooohhhhh boy!

According to Subaru's press releases, the asymmetrical rods effectively serve to increase stroke without having to redesign the external dimensions of the block. Here's a little reading...

Subaru FB-Series Engine: Subaru Flat-Four Engines – Car and Driver

Even though the stroke is slightly longer, the FB’s exterior dimensions are basically unchanged from the EJ’s. Subaru achieved this by employing asymmetrical connecting rods like those it used to increase the stroke of the flat-six in the Tribeca without drastically changing the engine. The lamb-chop-shaped rods also ease assembly of the bottom end.

Originally Posted by Turbology

According to Subaru's press releases, the asymmetrical rods effectively serve to increase stroke without having to redesign the external dimensions of the block. Here's a little reading...

Subaru FB-Series Engine: Subaru Flat-Four Engines – Car and Driver

Really good information here (as I begin to scribble notes for my own builds) HAHA

I really really really like these BRZ's. If I didn't need a truck as a daily for work, I'd love to have one of these to shoot around in.

-Markus-

I have to admit, when I saw one in person for the first time, it grew on me that much more. Seems like a great "fun" car for the money.

^^Pick up a BRZ, and let you handle the rest haha.

-Markus-

Originally Posted by TechArt Dreamer

^^Pick up a BRZ, and let you handle the rest haha.

-Markus-

At your service...

thats pretty awesome.. but does that apply to the subaru and fr-s/gt-86 engines? the ones explained in that write up were of the 2.5L engine.. the brz/fr-s/86 run off of a 2.0L

The same principle applies to the FR-S/BRZ engine. It's a clever bit of engineering to maximize the efficiency of a given space without having to redesign or increase the size of the block.

Cant wait to see the pics!

I didnt get so excited when I first saw the production 86/BRZ on Speedhunters but when I saw it pass me I fell in love. I think it looks truly amazing even though many dont agree with me, but with stock wheels, tires and fitment it looks wierd.

If you know any interesting sites with valuable information, please share!