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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-06-2022, 06:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,455
Posted By mazeroni
Hmmmm. At first I thought they put an electric...

Hmmmm. At first I thought they put an electric motor on the input shaft of a manual transmission. This would introduce parasitic loss, but at least it is "real" to some extent. But what they did is...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-22-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,082
Posted By mazeroni
Arrow Mazda Iconic SP concept

Mazda teases electric sports car concept with what might be pop-up headlights during $10.6B EV investment annoucement. Whether this is more "RX" or "MX" is unknown. Will there still be a B58 powered...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-06-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 15,490
Posted By mazeroni
Cool day = more power Hot day = less power ...

Cool day = more power
Hot day = less power

In the video, they say on a cool day (60 F) they got around 205~210 on the dyno when the car was stock.

Which matches what others were getting around...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-19-2022, 10:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,809
Posted By mazeroni
I'll take a L... :lol:

I'll take a L... :lol:
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-19-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,809
Posted By mazeroni
Dodge remembers: ...

Dodge remembers:

https://cdn-ds.com/blogs-media/sites/620/2015/09/27213908/Neon-4.jpg

https://media.ed.edmunds-media.com/dodge/neon/1999/oem/1999_dodge_neon_coupe_rt_fq_oem_1_500.jpg
...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-19-2022, 10:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,809
Posted By mazeroni
Right, but what I mean is the they designed 1...

Right, but what I mean is the they designed 1 body shell that can be a 4-door or 2-door, so it looks a little funky as a 2-door because they needed more rear head room for the 4-door without having...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-18-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,809
Posted By mazeroni
It is a gimmick for sure, but we know the market...

It is a gimmick for sure, but we know the market for the Charger and Challengers. Those people want loud. Then, other people will hear it and want it too. The car market will have to respond when...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-17-2022, 09:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,809
Posted By mazeroni
Dodge Charger Daytona SRT ...

Dodge Charger Daytona SRT
(https://www.motortrend.com/news/meet-dodge-charger-daytona-srt-ev-thatll-kick-hellcats-ass/)

"Back to the sound. This is the industry's first exhaust system for an...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-02-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 85,853
Posted By mazeroni
My point is that I find 2 things humorous and I...

My point is that I find 2 things humorous and I am making fun of both of them.

The first is that I did not incorrectly categorize the vehicle in any manner - I didn't refer to it as an SUV or...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-25-2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,319
Posted By mazeroni
What market is the MR2 EV targeting and when does...

What market is the MR2 EV targeting and when does it come out?

If the MR2 is meant to be 86-size with a sub-$40K starting price, 250 miles of range, and at least 300hp, and it destroys BRZ and...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-20-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,786
Posted By mazeroni
By the time this launches it will be the last ICE...

By the time this launches it will be the last ICE muscle car on the market. So it will be hard to mess up the design, regardless of what they do. Don't like it? Well, there is nothing else to buy....
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-18-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,030
Posted By mazeroni
The Toyota website also lists the GR86 has having...

The Toyota website also lists the GR86 has having it standard on both trims on the "Spec Page" but it shows it only as standard on the Premium (top trim) on the "Compare" window on the "Build Page."...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-12-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,564
Posted By mazeroni
Literally not hard at all. *I'm talking about GEN...

Literally not hard at all. *I'm talking about GEN I. Not sure how GEN II works, but I assume just as easy. Just use a butter knife and slide it into that little gap at the bottom and they come right...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-12-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,383
Posted By mazeroni
GEN I does this. Usually it happens with the AC...

GEN I does this. Usually it happens with the AC on due to the strain on the motor which has the tendency to dip the engine to around 500 rpm. So I think in that case it is to try and prevent a stall....
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-12-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,381
Posted By mazeroni
If I'm not mistaken, the yellow portion also...

If I'm not mistaken, the yellow portion also adjusts based on where you set the beep.

So if you have it at 3,500, the yellow portion will fill from 3,500~redline.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-12-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,564
Posted By mazeroni
I just installed the "2022" Slambert Performance...

I just installed the "2022" Slambert Performance Twin Hitch (http://www.slambertperformance.com/shop/twin-hitch-t4a53). However, it still fits the GEN I. All the 2022 changes is that you get 6...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-07-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,925
Posted By mazeroni
Ah, okay. That's good to hear. They do already...

Ah, okay. That's good to hear. They do already have the Hummer to fill the $100K market, so a high end Silverado isn't exactly needed right now. I also don't think Ford has announced a top spec F-150...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-06-2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,180
Posted By mazeroni
1080P videos up on Toyota's Channel ...

1080P videos up on Toyota's Channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHKm8g3pqag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlVU3OgC1Gk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Me2pQ9q-ZQ
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-05-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,925
Posted By mazeroni
Also announced... Equinox EV, which in RS...

Also announced...

Equinox EV, which in RS trim actually looks quite attractive.

https://www.motortrend.com/uploads/2022/01/2024-Chevrolet-Equinox-EV-002.jpg
...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-05-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,180
Posted By mazeroni
For the memers and dreamers. Class 1: ...

For the memers and dreamers.
Class 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bueCaK9jmI
Class 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4u0AZ2Golg
Class 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmHh5-pdnfs...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-04-2022, 04:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,125
Posted By mazeroni
Oh, that's not so bad looking... Oh, wait. ...

Oh, that's not so bad looking... Oh, wait.

https://anvis.iaai.com/resizer?imageKeys=32492552~SID~B331~S0~I3~RW2592~H1944~TH0&width=845&height=633
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-22-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,234
Posted By mazeroni
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC-FF9IWMiA ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC-FF9IWMiA

@2:38

Pry off panel.
Pop connector.
Total time - 30 seconds.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-21-2021, 11:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,857
Posted By mazeroni
It sounds like crickets 2.0. But more like a...

It sounds like crickets 2.0. But more like a bird.

Think it could be the fuel pump? If you open the door and put you head under the car, or even under the hood, can you hear any sound with the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-14-2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,903
Posted By mazeroni
Yup... MR2 Successor is "real." EV as...

Yup... MR2 Successor is "real." EV as expected....
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-14-2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,778
Posted By mazeroni
Yup... MR2 Successor is "real." EV as...

Yup... MR2 Successor is "real." EV as expected....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-10-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,827
Posted By mazeroni
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_A_transmissio...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_A_transmission#A960E

The 86, BRZ and FR-S are offered with two 6-speed transmissions: an in-house developed Toyota TL70 manual gearbox (based on Aisin AI's...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-10-2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,663
Posted By mazeroni
If I'm not misunderstanding, MotorTrend measures...

If I'm not misunderstanding, MotorTrend measures "lateral acceleration" on their "figure eight skipad" which combines 2-300 foot diameter circles connected by a short straight. So the the car travels...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 12-02-2021, 08:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,122
Posted By mazeroni
The article specifically mentions safety...

The article specifically mentions safety standards being an issue.

"as sales in the region will end in just two years time, because the GR86 won't be compliant with incoming European safety...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 11-27-2021, 07:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,200
Posted By mazeroni
Aye... A healthy business operates on around a 6%...

Aye... A healthy business operates on around a 6% margin after all expenses, taxes, etc.

If the dealer buys the car for $30K from Toyota and then sells it for $32K, assuming a 6% margin, that...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 11-25-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,777
Posted By mazeroni
Hard choice. I'm not a fan of how the new...

Hard choice. I'm not a fan of how the new 2-series looks, but it is no doubt a much more premium vehicle to drive.

Thinking more long term, which one depreciates more? Sure, the tax on the GR86 is...
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