2013 Subaru BRZ Long Term Road Test

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2013 Subaru BRZ Long Term Road Test

Read daily updates on our long-term road test of the 2013 Scion FR-S and follow along as our editors live with this car for a year.

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duck87

The stick shifter in the Civic Si can sometimes be notchy/touchy in cold weather, but for the most part it feels like a well greased mechanical component. Very nice, but the S2000 takes this to another level.

I've had experience with the WRX shifter and I have to agree with the "notchiness" comment. Sorta long throw (compared to the Hondas), takes a bit of effort, and really isn't anywhere as refined and smooth as you can feel the shift forks engaging in a clunky fashion, but they're very accurate.

fordson1

I can understand why a car with a transaxle would have questionable shifter action - the tranny is far removed from the shifter and has to be activated by long linkages of various types.

In a car where the shifter basically pokes right down into the tranny, poor shifter action is inexcusable. And doubly so with an engine that demands frequent shifting.

The shifter in an S2000 is wonderful, but it SHOULD be wonderful. The shifter in a Civic Si is a miracle.

stovt001_

Sometimes I think a shifter can be too smooth and not give you quite the right feedback that you hit that gear. I kinda like a bit of notchiness. Makes it feel more mechanical.

mnorm1_

any comments

jederino

By this definition, I'd the shifter in my G35 is agricultural, but handled properly it is very rewarding.

Any update on the FR-S?

bankerdanny

Those are words I would use to describe the shifter in my '72 MGB. I would expect better from a 2012 sports car.

bobdevo

Learn to shift, Dan. It's far better than any BMW I've ever owned.