Toyota 86

[zorro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV55Ka84Jac

Didnt take long.

For argument sake I wonder if a 1GZ-FE would sit in one. Why have 8 cylinders when you can have 12


GM: Has millions of dollars and highly trained engineers.

Some guy in his backyard: Has a hole saw.

[zorro]

There is a guy running around in Adelaide with a little Smart car with a Hayabusa 1300cc turbo bike engine something like this.

I didn't know anyone here had done it or not, I'd try put one in the little smart convertible thing. Did a MB drive day when they were released here and for what they are were a bit of fun.

There was an old bloke on the gold coast with an R1 powered mighty boy, that was cool to see, sounded like an angry hornet. He also had 2 dodgy looking Nissan urvans (the early 90s things) that were capable of low 11s.


GM: Has millions of dollars and highly trained engineers.

Some guy in his backyard: Has a hole saw.

[macca_779]

Interesting note, the GT model is not actually $29,990 (GTS: $35,490) drive away; it's actually $34,190.08 (GTS: $39,855.08). Still cheap for what you get. I thought they tried to stop advertising cars without onroads etc?

Lease it and you won't be paying all those on roads. Hence advertising without on roads is still relevant. One of my students just bought a GTS. IIRC he paid $36 and that's not leased.


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[CLUBRED]

For argument sake I wonder if a 1GZ-FE would sit in one. Why have 8 cylinders when you can have 12

I read some tuners are doing the 2JZ, so length might work.



The 2GR-FSE V6 is another viable option to be honest.

[motorin on]

Carsguide article quotes a 76 week/19 months wait for a manual GTS model,even Toyota customer service is unsure of the actual wait time
Lets hope Subaru is ready for the queue at showroom door's when the BRZ is here

[mattnsw]

A red one was parked next to me today.

I thought the interior looked good, the seats in particular had a bit of seriousness about them.

The outside was a different story, there was nothing I liked about it.
Plus it sits way to high and the wheel size just added to the awkward stance.

That doesn't mean they're not a fun drive.
Once they’re spent a few weeks with the car, I’ll be interested to read the views of the people here that have them on order.

[BLACK 346]

I have seen 4 this week, 2 Black, 1 Silver and 1 Red. They don't look as good in the flesh as they do in photo's imo.

[boggers007]

Drove next to one yesterday with a guy around my age driving it, Reminded me of my old bosses ISF at a glance but this guy picked the burnt orangey rustic coloured one and the colour just doesnt suit it if you ask me

[vicarious]

I have seen 4 this week, 2 Black, 1 Silver and 1 Red. They don't look as good in the flesh as they do in photo's imo.

saw a black and orange one, and i would have to agree, i just don't understand the hype.I think i prefer the styling of the veloster.

[motorin on]

Carsguide article quotes a 76 week/19 months wait for a manual GTS model,even Toyota customer service is unsure of the actual wait time
Lets hope Subaru is ready for the queue at showroom door's when the BRZ is here

more info in today's paper- BRZ on sale Monday but only available online and don't expect delivery b4 next year with only 251 cars available.Price is in the middle of the 86's price range
Has slightly different spring rate making it a better handling car than the 86 -according to the journo

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[VX2VESS]

Mazda mps not as nice looking but goes ok, be better if was rwd as well the mazda. seems to be no cheap sporty cars with looks and go...like the look of the 86 but another no power car.

[Martin_D]

Has slightly different spring rate making it a better handling car than the 86 -according to the journo

BRZ has heavier front springs to bias it towards understeer so a potential stepping out of an old WRX would feel right at home.
Toyota on the other hand have gone with a high rear spring rate and shock valving which allows for plenty of sideways action to scare the kids

[Marco]

Mazda mps not as nice looking but goes ok, be better if was rwd as well the mazda. seems to be no cheap sporty cars with looks and go...like the look of the 86 but another no power car.

0-100 in 7 flat and high 14s for the quarter, it's not THAT slow! Lack of torque might be the killer if you're not a lots-of-revs driver though.

[Martin_D]

The 86 runs about WH LS1 performance figures out the box (high 14s)
With a tune and some mild bolt ons it should be closer to VE HSV territory in the high 13s
Its slow, but it aint - that - slow
Just need to beat it like a red-headed step child....