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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-22-2009, 03:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,417
Posted By Black FT-86
I have a dream: Three way comparison making...

I have a dream:

Three way comparison making the rounds in all the car magazines: Toyota FT-86 vs Mazda Kabura vs Nissan 250Z...

I've been saying for years they should make cars like these,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-21-2009, 06:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,445
Posted By Black FT-86
ichitaka05, I've been driving a miata year...

ichitaka05,

I've been driving a miata year round for the last couple years, from northern Iowa clear up to Duluth, MN. and with snow tires on all four corners, it was great fun every time it...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-21-2009, 06:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,940
Posted By Black FT-86
Another blip from Auto Express ...

Another blip from Auto Express

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/243811/toyota_ft86_at_tokyo.html
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-21-2009, 06:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,940
Posted By Black FT-86
The latest from Auto Express ...

The latest from Auto Express

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/243742/heat_on_for_subaru_coup.html?CMP=NLC-Newsletters&uid=1fa18f8dadcd74602c9f54635ada2fab

They definitely...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-21-2009, 04:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,417
Posted By Black FT-86
New Nissan

Follow the link to Auto Express, first I've heard about it since the URGE concept a while back.
...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-21-2009, 01:28 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 43,349
Posted By Black FT-86
That's kind of weird, it wasn't even under wraps...

That's kind of weird, it wasn't even under wraps for a big reveal or anything... seems anti-climactic.
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-21-2009, 01:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,836
Posted By Black FT-86
The best signal from those pictures: oversteer,...

The best signal from those pictures: oversteer, a beautiful beautiful thing!
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-20-2009, 03:31 AM
Replies: 1,734
Views: 1,336,915
Posted By Black FT-86
Goddardca, The blue one you took the bump and...

Goddardca,
The blue one you took the bump and window off of was what I was thinking... After seeing it that way though, I agree with you, not feeling that so much - makes the back end look weird. ...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-20-2009, 01:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,437
Posted By Black FT-86
To me, it looks like that picture could have been...

To me, it looks like that picture could have been part of the inspiration for the FT86's front end. The way the lines start at the bottom of the radiator opening and swoop upwards on either side...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-20-2009, 12:56 AM
Replies: 1,734
Views: 1,336,915
Posted By Black FT-86
Thanks for doing the convertibles.. One...

Thanks for doing the convertibles..

One further request if it's possible for ya; get rid of the rear little window and instead of having that bump behind the rear seats, continue the line from...
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-19-2009, 05:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 39,636
Posted By Black FT-86
One really good sign is that there doesn't appear...

One really good sign is that there doesn't appear to be much, if any, understeer.
In one of the clips it looks like he's fighting a bit of oversteer at the exit of the turn. They're definitely...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-19-2009, 03:09 AM
Replies: 1,734
Views: 1,336,915
Posted By Black FT-86
Yeah, I agree with slimfit - I formally request...

Yeah, I agree with slimfit - I formally request someone with mad photoshop abilities to chop the top off. I think it's possible that'll be down the pipeline a ways. Subaru is trying to get away...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-19-2009, 02:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,900
Posted By Black FT-86
Also, being an entry-level Japanese car, this...

Also, being an entry-level Japanese car, this will likely be built in large numbers. I doubt they'll trickle in if it does get built. They'll want to make money by selling a lot of them, not...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 10-19-2009, 02:27 AM
Replies: 559
Views: 255,675
Posted By Black FT-86
Even 18's would be huge compared to the Miata's...

Even 18's would be huge compared to the Miata's 10lb 14" wheels... Can't beat those for weight and weight distribution, but the tire selection sucks. Hopefully they don't go overboard and instead...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-16-2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 48,268
Posted By Black FT-86
One last thought, the spedometer is ~160mph,...

One last thought, the spedometer is ~160mph, which is the same as the 1990's and 2000's Celica spedometers. The top versions of those cars could go 140-155mph depending on the year, so hopefully...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-16-2009, 02:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 48,268
Posted By Black FT-86
Another interesting comparison between the FT-86...

Another interesting comparison between the FT-86 and S2000 is the transmission tunnel. It's quite wide and fairly tall in the 2000, but in the 86 it's fairly narrow. It actually looks like it may...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-16-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,940
Posted By Black FT-86
Future Toyota(baru): FT-86 Concept Leads Toyota's...

Future Toyota(baru): FT-86 Concept Leads Toyota's Tokyo Lineup

Toyota FT-86 Concept
October 19, 2009 / By Peter Lyon
...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-16-2009, 09:53 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 48,268
Posted By Black FT-86
Also, very glad to see they've kept a traditional...

Also, very glad to see they've kept a traditional e-brake and positioned it in exactly the same way as the miata. I wouldn't have it any other way... Not only for e-brake turns, but for easy hill...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-16-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 48,268
Posted By Black FT-86
Anyone else notice the little knee pads for...

Anyone else notice the little knee pads for driver / passenger? Great sign that they want this thing to handle!

The rear seats appear tall enough that despite the compact dimensions - the avg...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-16-2009, 09:29 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,410
Posted By Black FT-86
My BestCar quote above was from a good while ago,...

My BestCar quote above was from a good while ago, so I think they've changed their plans since then to what we're seeing now. It sounds like the price is up, but hopefully not more than DOUBLE what...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-16-2009, 08:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,509
Posted By Black FT-86
I think a push button start is more likely than...

I think a push button start is more likely than fully defeatable ABS.

Start/stop buttons are still popular, and since it would be easier and more efficient to continue to use the key like...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-15-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,940
Posted By Black FT-86
Magazine / Online Info

Hey all, after attempting to read everything available on the FT-86 online I found a ton of sites repeating the same info. I've got two to share right off the bat, and if you have links to articles...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-15-2009, 02:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,838
Posted By Black FT-86
Not an owner, but the original certainly has...

Not an owner, but the original certainly has looks, "only a drifter could love," so to speak. The new one looks bang up to date.

N.A.
Forum: BRZ Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 10-15-2009, 02:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,437
Posted By Black FT-86
85YotaMan...

85YotaMan (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/member.php?u=100) ,

where'd that picture come from??

N.A.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-14-2009, 09:20 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 25,315
Posted By Black FT-86
On a similar note to someone above: a kidney, my...

On a similar note to someone above: a kidney, my left testicle, or at least a couple gallons of plasma…

But seriously, I’ll be amazed if both the Maxima and the Miata make it to the 86 release...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-14-2009, 09:11 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,149
Posted By Black FT-86
But who really knows, this concept has been...

But who really knows, this concept has been on-and-off for so long, they've got lots of development time in already.

The early reports from '07 said we'd be driving them in the summer of '08. ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-14-2009, 09:00 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,410
Posted By Black FT-86
The early rumor / speculation / info from Best...

The early rumor / speculation / info from Best Car Plus magazine (which is floating around everywhere else but here) was that the weight was going to be <1000kgs and it was using a 120hp 1.5 2NZ-FE. ...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-13-2009, 03:45 PM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 1,933,391
Posted By Black FT-86
N.A. from TC, Currently driving an NA Mazda...

N.A. from TC,
Currently driving an NA Mazda Miata, year-round in MN. With the hardtop and snow tires, driving in the winter is more fun than the summer - kind of.

I hope the Toyota FT-86 will...
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