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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-05-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,826
Posted By Corey
To say the BRZ looks nothing like the FR-S is a...

To say the BRZ looks nothing like the FR-S is a bit of an overstatement, nevermind the fact that the FR-S is made in a Subaru factory. Not to rain on your parade but we're all going to be driving...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-05-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,753
Posted By Corey
Gorgeous, I hope the production versions looks...

Gorgeous, I hope the production versions looks like that.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 04-01-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,676
Posted By Corey
Your opinion is based on fact here, just put some...

Your opinion is based on fact here, just put some of their shocks on a shock dyno and prepare for dissapointment. Cusco, like most of the Japanese aftermarket companies, sells pretty poor products on...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-01-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,665
Posted By Corey
Altezza is on the left!

Altezza is on the left!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-29-2012, 05:25 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 57,338
Posted By Corey
I'm waiting :)

I'm waiting :)
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-28-2012, 12:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,854
Posted By Corey
S is the highest. The trim levels don't really...

S is the highest. The trim levels don't really match up with the american ones, for example S is the only one to get the lsd standard and navi isn't standard on any model. I think you'd see similar...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-27-2012, 02:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 18,497
Posted By Corey
I live pretty much as far east of sapporo as you...

I live pretty much as far east of sapporo as you can go.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-26-2012, 11:37 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 18,497
Posted By Corey
Actually I live in Hokkaido so I know absolutely...

Actually I live in Hokkaido so I know absolutely nothing of sanctioning bodies, or civilization for that matter. I'll be sure to look into it.. right after my town decides to adopt flushing toilets....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-26-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 18,497
Posted By Corey
There may not be much point to bringing one of...

There may not be much point to bringing one of these to America anyway. I guess starting with the base model that isn't available would be nice, but you'd need to do some research to determine...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-26-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 28,130
Posted By Corey
I'll keep it stock and do some light track duty...

I'll keep it stock and do some light track duty with it and my S13 and Altezza will be my primary track cars.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-25-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 18,497
Posted By Corey
They are made specifically for certain race...

They are made specifically for certain race series, the lesser expensive for the Fuji Champion sprint races and the other for Super Endurance Series. They are base cars sold specifically for...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2012, 04:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,953
Posted By Corey
It's a preference thing but personally I would go...

It's a preference thing but personally I would go for the 86. I autocrossed an E90 for a season and I just couldn't stand how it felt compared to my other options at the time (stock MR-2 and STS...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-20-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 45,627
Posted By Corey
FWD cars reduce oversteer with acceleration, not...

FWD cars reduce oversteer with acceleration, not understeer. The reason FWD cars are notorious for understeering mostly has to do with the fact that they use the front tires for both accelerating and...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-16-2012, 02:40 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 45,627
Posted By Corey
You are right that track layout plays some role...

You are right that track layout plays some role but it`s generally the case that the car does not have enough power to create that much longitudinal force due to lack of power (in relation to...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-15-2012, 10:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 45,627
Posted By Corey
Ok, I think see where the confusion is. Like I...

Ok, I think see where the confusion is. Like I said, the grip circle is a graphical representation of the forces of the tires. I guess I made this unclear by referring to braking, accelerating, etc....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-15-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 45,627
Posted By Corey
You probably just aren't explaining it to them...

You probably just aren't explaining it to them clearly. If you use 100% throttle and 100% braking you probably won't be moving at all, nevermind generating a significant amount of force on the tires....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-15-2012, 03:32 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 45,627
Posted By Corey
You are right and wrong. :) You are right...

You are right and wrong. :)

You are right that yes, you are producing 1 g all over the circle. The difference is how you produce that 1 g. As my examples above demonstrate, you get more use of...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-14-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,177
Posted By Corey
Amusingly the cool thing over here is left hand...

Amusingly the cool thing over here is left hand drive because a lot of the expensive european cars like BMW, Porsche and Audi are LHD. Toll booths and stuff cater to both LHD and RHD though, I'd...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-14-2012, 03:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,195
Posted By Corey
There's a number of reasons but a big one is many...

There's a number of reasons but a big one is many racing classes restrict modifications and don't allow retrofitting optional equipment like the LSD unless the entire associated package/trim is added...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-14-2012, 03:30 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 45,627
Posted By Corey
I understand what you're trying to say and I will...

I understand what you're trying to say and I will do my best to try and clear up some confusion. I apologize in advance if my terminology is incorrect, I'm not in the technical fields. Indeed you are...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-13-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,325
Posted By Corey
Excuse me, I didn't realize we were arguing. I...

Excuse me, I didn't realize we were arguing. I was under the impression you were just on some tyrade against common knowledge and wanted to make sure the rest of the forum didn't get caught up in the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-13-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,325
Posted By Corey
So now you're telling me that Japan's economic...

So now you're telling me that Japan's economic crisis is a conspiracy perpetuated by Toyota's management, and that you know more about financial management than Japan's entire export industry. Cute....
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-13-2012, 09:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 20,195
Posted By Corey
I tend to agree with you that the torsen units...

I tend to agree with you that the torsen units are better than clutch packs. Both have their ups and downs but a properly tuned setup can make great use of a torsen diff.

The primary difference...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-13-2012, 03:16 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,325
Posted By Corey
It took all of a couple minutes to find this: ...

It took all of a couple minutes to find this:





from http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2011-11-09/yen-emulating-franc-places-toyota-led-japan-rebound-in-jeopardy...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-12-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,325
Posted By Corey
I have been posting my sources, please click the...

I have been posting my sources, please click the links in my posts.

I don't see how any credentials or experience matter. I have provided sources of the quotes I used, and even a google search...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-12-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,325
Posted By Corey
Clearly you know something that Honda does not. ...

Clearly you know something that Honda does not.



This is exactly WHY the situation is so hard on Toyota. They are pricing their product to be competitive in the US market, despite what it...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-12-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,325
Posted By Corey
Since you apparently have no idea what's been...

Since you apparently have no idea what's been happening with the Japanese currency for the last three years I'm not going to be the one to drag you out from under the rock. If you are interested...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 03-12-2012, 02:33 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 24,231
Posted By Corey
You will become proficient at driving stick long...

You will become proficient at driving stick long before the extra clutch wear becomes consequential. Just try to avoid developing bad habits and dropping the clutch quickly from high RPM and you/the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-12-2012, 02:26 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,325
Posted By Corey
You're right, the strengthening of the yen...

You're right, the strengthening of the yen leading to Japan's inability to compete in the export market abroad is only of marginal importance. Tell the Japanese financial ministry that so they can...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-11-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,325
Posted By Corey
Better options for you, sure. Whether or not a...

Better options for you, sure. Whether or not a car is overpriced is entirely subjective though. Everybody has different wants and needs in a car. I am not in the market for a Camry, a WRX, a Mustang,...
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