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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-21-2019, 12:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,855
Posted By DarkSunrise
It actually works really well together for two...

It actually works really well together for two reasons. First the DSG keeps the turbo spooled between gears. Secondly the low end torque from the turbo (peak torque at 1700 rpm) minimizes the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-25-2019, 12:47 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 95,216
Posted By iag48st
There simply isn’t any rwd, lightweight, manual...

There simply isn’t any rwd, lightweight, manual car that look great and under 20k with warranty. Miata is the exception but not practical as an only car.

$15k with three more years of...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-23-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,530
Posted By NCtoBRZ
“Pretty good deal” is an understatement for the...

“Pretty good deal” is an understatement for the performance package as it includes Brembo brakes, wider wheels and Sachs dampers for a mere $1,100 upcharge. In comparison, the Brembo (front calipers...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 01-29-2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,789
Posted By Dave-ROR
Ahh the day I bought my BMW M3 was the second...

Ahh the day I bought my BMW M3 was the second happiest day of my life.

The happiest day of my life is when the damn thing left my life for good!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-29-2019, 12:48 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 46,335
Posted By WolfpackS2k
Hey now, if tiny ass Mazda can manage to sell the...

Hey now, if tiny ass Mazda can manage to sell the Miata with 2 engine choices worldwide, you know damn well that Toyota could have done the same.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-29-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 46,335
Posted By rennlistuser3
Yeah I am talking about the ND specifically in...

Yeah I am talking about the ND specifically in this case as an example of what I would like to see in the FT86 and I believe it is doable.

Honestly I don't want to come across as bringing down the...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-27-2019, 08:22 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 46,335
Posted By 86MLR
Stupid pups

Stupid pups
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-27-2019, 03:59 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 46,335
Posted By 86MLR
The delay is in the engine control module. ...

The delay is in the engine control module.

It is for smooth operation and economy.

If you mash the pedal from idle on a cable you have 100% throttle.

Do the same with electronic and it...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-26-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 46,335
Posted By rennlistuser3
This is very subjective, some people like...

This is very subjective,

some people like torqy engines (I guess most people actually), and some (like me) like to rev the engine out and get the power at the high end and enjoy the engine...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-25-2019, 11:39 PM
Replies: 321
Views: 46,335
Posted By strat61caster
911 isn't a sports car, it's a grand tourer,...

911 isn't a sports car, it's a grand tourer, always has been always will be.


https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15143059/1965-porsche-911-archived-road-test-review/


Most cars don't...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-25-2019, 01:36 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 24,220
Posted By Tcoat
Almost an impossible question to answer really....

Almost an impossible question to answer really. There will be fanboys that will say that a whole Toyota would be better no matter what but the vision just could not be completed with what Toyota had....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-25-2019, 01:09 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 24,220
Posted By Tcoat
Far worse since it would not exist.

Far worse since it would not exist.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-19-2019, 07:52 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 38,032
Posted By Juzzotec
And this is how you lost the argument... how...

And this is how you lost the argument... how could you ever compare driving a manual 86 to an automatic "let me do all the work for you" 86. Where is the comparison exactly? Auto Blip, come on man...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-14-2019, 03:26 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,272
Posted By mike2100
Yes, in the stock size. They stick like glue...

Yes, in the stock size. They stick like glue compared to the stock tires. For added context I changed to them with only 4K on the stock tires so it’s not like the stockers were worn out. I did two...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-05-2019, 04:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,272
Posted By Hoahao
On my second set. I bought a second set of OEM...

On my second set. I bought a second set of OEM rims and use them in winter; Primacies in summer.
First generation wasn't as good in light snow as I thought they would be. 2nd generation is...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-03-2019, 12:54 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,272
Posted By guybo
The OP soon will discover that the car's grip is...

The OP soon will discover that the car's grip is more limited by the patch of sand he didn't see than by the tires he bought. Good luck!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-02-2019, 06:52 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,272
Posted By slizoth
I run Michelin Pilot Super Sports, I'm on about...

I run Michelin Pilot Super Sports, I'm on about 11k miles with them. One of my favorite sections per my commute is coming off the highway going 55-70mph into a T intersection. I particularly enjoy...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-02-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,272
Posted By Stang70Fastback
This worried me when I went from the stock tires...

This worried me when I went from the stock tires to 255 section Michelin Pilot Super Sports, but the end result was far from what I had feared. Some people (those "THE CAR IS WAY TOO UNDERPOWERED"...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-02-2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,272
Posted By extrashaky
Not me. I have 18x9.5 RPF1s wrapped in Pilot...

Not me. I have 18x9.5 RPF1s wrapped in Pilot Super Sports. I can still kick the back end out when I want to. The difference is that it happens when I want it to, not when the low rolling resistance...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-02-2019, 12:03 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,272
Posted By Stang70Fastback
Welcome to the conundrum of owning a sports car,...

Welcome to the conundrum of owning a sports car, but having to drive on public roads. Now is when you need to start looking into autocross and track days as an outlet for your newfound need for...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-23-2012, 11:17 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 106,197
Posted By ichitaka05
Post The FR-S Development Story (Full Brochure)

Help of Hachiroku, changing it into image instead of PDF. Thanks, boss

& here's PDF DL
FRS Story (http://www.mediafire.com/file/q64il61cy4055m9/FRS_Story.pdf/file)
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