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I understand the pic in this thread is just a 'shop', but wow those lines do not work in my opinion.
The rear flares and metal would need to be re-worked for this car's shape to work as a cabrio. I second what a lot of other folks said. . I'd love to see an option for a hatchback. -Rich H. |
do you think it may just be an aero top rather than a full on cabrio?
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An also interesting look would be convertibles that turned into coupes and how they fared. Some that come to mind; BMW Z3/Z4, Pontiac Solstice, Shelby Cobra.. I say it's a mixed bag: some were better for it and some weren't. Anyways, back to subject - A targa top may actually make some sense, does anyone know how it effects structural rigidity as compared to the standard coupe or a convertible? I know Porsche uses the targa method a lot in their history and I believe it was to retain some of the chassis balance/feel. Pop's Grand Sport Corvette has it and I think it's fantastic, a great balance for a sports car. |
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Read carefully and you will see that I said they should build the turbo version instead of convertible :slap: |
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how the **** could the be able to add a moonroof to that. a roadster designed from the ground up (as in with reinforced chassis) is less ruined than cutting a fricking hole in the roof of a rigid coupe |
I think of cars like the Z, Cayman, the old CRX and how nice the access to the rear was with the hatchback configuration and I would have willingly sacrificed a few dollars or even a few pounds for a hatchback. I guess that's why they make vanilla and chocolate.
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Also, where the hell do you get this "ground up" concept from? The car was designed to NOT be a convertible. It most certainly was an afterthought, that's why there isn't one already out. The Miata on the other hand is a "ground-up" convertible. |
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what I mean is, if they design the roadster from the ground up as a roadster and not just chop the top off and call it a day. As in based on the 86 but with a new revised chassis. I KNOW the car wasn't designed as a vert. everyone knows that :bonk: |
these might have been posted on the forum before.. either way, i came across them looking for a FRS high def wallpaper
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...onvertible.jpg http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n..._729-420x0.jpg and a BRZ version http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...onvertible.jpg |
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so you mean to tell me that toyota/subaru et al can't design a roadster based on teh ft86 without taking the existing chassis and just changing the top of the structure?
as opposed to making a new chassis based on the platform. ok brah. since you know about both companies engineering capabilities and resources, you win. |
It looks like a very skinny chick with a ridiculously fat ass
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They need to design the convertible really well in order for it to sell. I think the focus should be weight, style, handling, and price.
IMO the following are a must:
The BRZ/FRS won over car enthusiasts but toyota/subaru are looking to expand their target audience. I think it's a smart move, but they need to stay true to their roots or this will become another IS-350/F letdown. If this ends up looking like the solara.... :lol::slap: |
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And thinking about the higher performance super-capacitor model that should be out in a few years.. I'm excited for it and all but why not put that tech into a higher scale (Supra) model and keep the FRS as a simple, ironed out canvas like Mazda did with the Miata. I shudder when thinking about the Mazdaspeed version. Keep it Simple, Stupid! Maybe I'm just annoyed that the current car has some issues and room for more natural growth and looking at exotic/unnecessary components is too.. ambitious? They should spend some time making the current product the absolute best it can be, then explore some unique approaches. |
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