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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-14-2020, 08:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,534
Posted By zigzagz94
https://www.autoblog.com/2019/05/22/bmw-z4-manual-...

https://www.autoblog.com/2019/05/22/bmw-z4-manual-transmission-supra/

BMW already offers a manual transmission on the base model 4cyl Z4 in Europe which is why many people were hoping Toyota would...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-26-2019, 09:58 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 182,414
Posted By zigzagz94
https://www.corvetteblogger.com/201...gineer-no-ma...

https://www.corvetteblogger.com/201...gineer-no-manual-for-c8-its-a-dying-business/ (https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2019/07/26/corvette-chief-engineer-no-manual-for-c8-its-a-dying-business/)
...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-22-2019, 10:19 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 182,414
Posted By zigzagz94
Looking at the C8 engine bay pictures, you guys...

Looking at the C8 engine bay pictures, you guys thinking the maintenance costs are going to be way more expensive than on a C7? Not a whole lot of access in there. Would hate to have to drop the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-19-2019, 01:48 AM
Replies: 970
Views: 182,414
Posted By zigzagz94
I agree with everything you just said BUT, just...

I agree with everything you just said BUT, just like the Supra, No Manual option. I'm sure the DCT will be great but that's a deal breaker for me.



Loved that cockpit inspired interior though....
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 04-28-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 16,473
Posted By zigzagz94
Unfortunately this is the way the entire industry...

Unfortunately this is the way the entire industry is going. Blame your friends, family, and neighbors because they're the ones voting with their dollars. SUV's and Trucks are selling tons and at high...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-13-2018, 09:35 PM
Replies: 4,232
Views: 1,045,248
Posted By zigzagz94
I understand this line of thinking but I'm not...

I understand this line of thinking but I'm not trying to squeeze every tenth of a second out on the streets. For me manuals are still more FUN and engaging.

But I agree with you that it's...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-07-2018, 10:12 PM
Replies: 4,232
Views: 1,045,248
Posted By zigzagz94
Given what Toyota did to the Subaru engines in...

Given what Toyota did to the Subaru engines in our car, I highly doubt they're just going to drag and drop the B58 and call it good. I'm sure their engineers are working on massaging as much...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-06-2017, 11:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,960
Posted By zigzagz94
Well technically they did have an SUV with the...

Well technically they did have an SUV with the Evolution name tagged to it before and the Pajero Evolution was awesome. This new all electric one probably not so much.
...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-06-2017, 10:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,930
Posted By zigzagz94
I actually like the idea if they could mate it to...

I actually like the idea if they could mate it to a DCT, that wasn't sequential, would allow me to select any gear I want, and skip gears in the H pattern like a "traditional" manual. Unfortunately...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 08-29-2017, 11:36 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 32,646
Posted By zigzagz94
This is actually one of my biggest pet peeves.......

This is actually one of my biggest pet peeves....

In general I'm against government mandates, but this is something I would support on all vehicles.

You would be amazed at how many people drive...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-03-2017, 11:36 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 19,062
Posted By zigzagz94
baby wipes > TP

baby wipes > TP
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-09-2017, 02:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,945
Posted By zigzagz94
Agreed. Too may details conveniently leaking out...

Agreed. Too may details conveniently leaking out about this car all at the same time. First the updated patents and now these photos. Definitely feels like a controlled leak. That's why I put the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-09-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 12,945
Posted By zigzagz94
http://lln5.mnmcdn.com/galleries/january2016/thumb...

http://lln5.mnmcdn.com/galleries/january2016/thumbnailsnew/honda-concept-5_1600.jpg


http://lln5.mnmcdn.com/galleries/january2016/thumbnailsnew/honda-concept-1_1600.jpg
...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-09-2017, 11:15 AM
Replies: 416
Views: 101,509
Posted By zigzagz94
LOL, but the first gen 70's era Celica was called...

LOL, but the first gen 70's era Celica was called the "Japanese Mustang" so who knows maybe Toyota is feeling nostalgic
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-09-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 501
Views: 107,660
Posted By zigzagz94
Thanks Krayzie. It looks like Best Car is...

Thanks Krayzie. It looks like Best Car is assuming that Mazda will continue to copy a lot of the Jaguar F-Type styling cues for this new coupe just like the miata. Doesn't look bad though. Would like...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 02-28-2017, 10:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,263
Posted By zigzagz94
I run Michelin Pilot Super Sports as my summer...

I run Michelin Pilot Super Sports as my summer tire and a set of Blizzaks as my winters. I would not suggest trying to run just a set of all seasons during winter especially with the random snow and...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-23-2016, 11:01 PM
Replies: 1,393
Views: 342,699
Posted By zigzagz94
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF | Closer Look - YouTube

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF | Closer Look - YouTube
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-10-2016, 10:09 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,076
Posted By zigzagz94
Who cares....does the car put a smile on your...

Who cares....does the car put a smile on your face when you're behind the wheel? That's all that matters.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-22-2015, 08:57 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 112,295
Posted By zigzagz94
This might be the one they were talking about but...

This might be the one they were talking about but it's only 3~4 years old.


Gazoo Racing also did the white turbocharged G-Sport concept back in January 2010 that would actually be five almost...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-03-2015, 10:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,990
Posted By zigzagz94
The history of sports cars have shown that...

The history of sports cars have shown that generally cars get heavier and more watered down with each successive generation. This refresh should be mostly cosmetic and the "upgrades" should be...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-31-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 220,724
Posted By zigzagz94
http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2015/sports/toyota...

http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2015/sports/toyota/86/toyota-86-update-to-raise-stakes-54828


The source article is from motoring.com.au and we all know what that means.
Don't believe anything...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-28-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 11,063
Posted By zigzagz94
Subaru is scrapping SPT and rebranding everything...

Subaru is scrapping SPT and rebranding everything as STi parts. They have stated at the NYIAS that they want to start offering more OEM "aftermarket" upgrades similar to Ford Racing parts. I wouldn't...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-27-2015, 11:03 PM
Replies: 501
Views: 107,660
Posted By zigzagz94
It's a concept thing. There's no way it's only...

It's a concept thing. There's no way it's only going to be 45.6 inches high in production form. Think of it like the overly stylistic Scion FRS concept.


...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-25-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 500
Views: 162,753
Posted By zigzagz94
There was a "Khaki" tuner FRS back at the 2012...

There was a "Khaki" tuner FRS back at the 2012 SEMA show that looked OKhttps://www.scion.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Toca_profile.jpg
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-25-2015, 06:10 PM
Replies: 500
Views: 162,753
Posted By zigzagz94
Oh... I was reading that as a reference to the...

Oh... I was reading that as a reference to the interior colour not the exterior. Thanks for the clarification.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-19-2015, 09:13 PM
Replies: 501
Views: 107,660
Posted By zigzagz94
FC vs 944 Turbo vs Starion vs 300ZX Turbo ...

FC vs 944 Turbo vs Starion vs 300ZX Turbo


MotorWeek | Retro Review: '86 944Turbo Vs Starion ESI-R, RX-7 Turbo, And 300ZX Turbo - YouTube
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-01-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 501
Views: 107,660
Posted By zigzagz94
Agreed. After owning a MKII Celica-Supra, MKIII...

Agreed. After owning a MKII Celica-Supra, MKIII Supra, Z32, 3G Eclipse, and BRZ, the FC Turbo II is still the one I miss the most.


Buying the first year of a sportscar, with a brand new engine,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-15-2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 372
Views: 220,724
Posted By zigzagz94
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_registration...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_registration_plates_of_Germany


Unless you can steal a German dealer plate it's not going to work:


"Car dealers...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 09-05-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 523
Views: 106,289
Posted By zigzagz94
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/09/05/subaru-brz-wrx-...

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/09/05/subaru-brz-wrx-sti-hyper-blue-pricing/

$28,485



$295 more than a limited model. Seems reasonable for a "special edition" with only 500 available.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-05-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,538
Posted By zigzagz94
I don't get why all these people come on here and...

I don't get why all these people come on here and say " I want 300hp".
300 hp is just a number and really meaningless. If I put them in a 280hp Jackson Racing Supercharged BRZ and told them it was...
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