Is there any torque (see what I've done there!) of a more powerful model from toybaru?
A 180kw 350nm turbo version would be great.
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Is there any torque (see what I've done there!) of a more powerful model from toybaru?
A 180kw 350nm turbo version would be great.
And CommodoreQuote:
Originally Posted by Martin_D
Here's what one serious, well-respected motoring journo has to say about the 86. Bear in mind this bloke has seen and done it all and is no Johnny come lately. I would be inclined to respect his opinion:
"Mike McCarthy – Contributor Emeritus
The Toyota 86 GT appeals in very many ways, not least its compelling value. But I can't overlook a couple of rarely mentioned warts. Check the '86 GT's small, stunted analogue speedometer. Rubbish. These days an easily readable, instantly comprehensible dial is essential. The 86 GTS and Subi BRZ avoid the problem with a digital display, but the GT driver rides his luck.
Then there's ride quality. Fine for track and motorway, the GT's bump absorption turns to poop over any/every bit of surface gnarliness. C'mon Mr T, sports cars don't have to ride like drays to be sporty. Don't have to be obsessively taily either. Oh, that's for Fun?
A shame, then, the much-hyped engine doesn't share the ride's liveliness. Given heavy-footed prodding, the ultimately average performance comes with more bark than bite. Far from infectiously sporty, the joyless blaaaah simply loudens before going viral as the 'piped music' effect kicks in. "
Toyota website lists 86 tyres as 205/55/16 and Prius as 195/65/15.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martin_D
The chief designer of the 86 said he didn't want sticky tyres on from factory as he wanted people to get more satisfaction from fitting great tyres themselves.Quote:
Originally Posted by VYBerlinaV8
The smallish speedo has never bothered me. In fact if anything 86 has a very clean dash layout. No cheesy buttons on the steering wheel, just gauges and simple fall to hand stuff with a nice cruise control stalk down the side and the tacho slap/bang in the middle of the cluster. Ride quality for me was too soft and floaty hence the change to much harder spring rates and coil-over damper units in my own car...now THAT rides a little on the stiff side :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Vulture
Car reports are opinion based, and while Mike may like something less focussed, if you take that away from 86, then you lose the essence of the car IMO
Dead quiet thread this one! (lol)
Here is something to get the LS juices flowing - GM OTRCAI and Mafless tuning works bloody well on these little jiggers.
Just how the LS1 OTR was invented in Australia by the Paint Tray gang from Sydney, Toyota 86/BRZ Mafless/OTR is also another Aussie first.
Old lessons carried on to new technology - and it works! :)
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It is a good fit Martin. So used to seeing it on a LS1 it makes you look twice just to make sure.
Powder coat it black Martin and it'd look sweet.
At first glance i thought there was an LS getting swapped into the 86!
they look really nice though
OTR looks great ... I have one of these booked through Hertz in Brisbane next week, thought I'd give it a try!
As Jeremy Clarkson says, it's a hire car which makes it the fastest car in the world!
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Now that would make the car something worth looking at.Quote:
Originally Posted by RRR888
Pretty sure it's already been done... There has been some crazy swaps in these cars, but I think I'd be happy with one and a single turbo strapped to the side.
What results did you get with an OTR and tune Martin?