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Forum: Subaru BRZ General Forum 10-22-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 36,122
Posted By Ground N Pound
So? That's Hyundai. Different manufacturers have...

So? That's Hyundai. Different manufacturers have different policies / strategies when it comes to this stuff.
Forum: Subaru BRZ General Forum 10-22-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 36,122
Posted By Ground N Pound
+1 to what TheRipler said. Nobody is that stupid...

+1 to what TheRipler said. Nobody is that stupid to confirm that a BRZ / FR-S turbo is coming when they're trying to sell as many current models as possible.
Forum: Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 02-08-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,287
Posted By Ground N Pound
That's from Automobile Magazine. 4gaze posted it...

That's from Automobile Magazine. 4gaze posted it up in this thread:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=322
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-08-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,279
Posted By Ground N Pound
Very cool. Can't wait to see what a FT-86 by the...

Very cool. Can't wait to see what a FT-86 by the Gs division will look like. Or have we already seen it in the form of the G-sport concept car?

I'm psyched to see the collaboration of the Gs...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-08-2010, 09:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,286
Posted By Ground N Pound
In recent times yep but hopefully with the FT-86...

In recent times yep but hopefully with the FT-86 they will have a sporty model again.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-15-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 82,592
Posted By Ground N Pound
Video from the show floor eQjRK8-kXQ4

Video from the show floor

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Forum: Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-15-2010, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,479
Posted By Ground N Pound
Amazing clip like every GT5 clip. This car's...

Amazing clip like every GT5 clip. This car's special little design features makes it look a lot more aggressive than the stock concept FT-86 in motion.

Can't wait to race this baby when the game...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-15-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,647
Posted By Ground N Pound
I agree the GTR's digital gauges are amazing, but...

I agree the GTR's digital gauges are amazing, but digital gauges would have been way too expensive to put into a car in the FT86's price range I think.

What's important to me is that this shows...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-15-2010, 08:21 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 82,592
Posted By Ground N Pound
DAMN! This is the best news I've woken up to in a...

DAMN! This is the best news I've woken up to in a long time. FT86club rocks.

Anyone think that Toyota putting out a tuned performance version of a "concept" signals that the exterior design is...
Forum: Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-12-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 1,655
Views: 586,943
Posted By Ground N Pound
Wow that looks so much like the FT-HS concept! I...

Wow that looks so much like the FT-HS concept! I like :wub:
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 01-12-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 7,118
Posted By Ground N Pound
Maryland here! Go Terps!

Maryland here! Go Terps!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-12-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,884
Posted By Ground N Pound
Definitely going to serve auto-x duties for me....

Definitely going to serve auto-x duties for me. Going to look into weight reduction and suspension as soon as I get her.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-12-2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,552
Posted By Ground N Pound
And liked it was! So hopefully Toyota doesn't go...

And liked it was! So hopefully Toyota doesn't go changing up the design (look at dimensions) and purpose of this car. I'd hate to see it end up a sports car in name only, like the new CR-Z.

One...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-12-2010, 03:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,943
Posted By Ground N Pound
Hope so! Geneva is only a couple of months away. ...

Hope so! Geneva is only a couple of months away.

To answer the OP's question, I haven't seen any new cars at Detroit that really compete with the FT-86. The CR-Z might be the closest thing? ...
Forum: Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-01-2010, 09:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 31,414
Posted By Ground N Pound
Man I do love the extra added aggressiveness of...

Man I do love the extra added aggressiveness of some of these subaru chops.
Forum: Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 01-01-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1,655
Views: 586,943
Posted By Ground N Pound
Not usually a fan of yellow light covers but that...

Not usually a fan of yellow light covers but that looks good! But everything has looked good on this car so far in this thread :)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-01-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,784
Posted By Ground N Pound
Most mods discussed have been performance mods or...

Most mods discussed have been performance mods or wheels. Hypothetically, if the car came out looking exactly like the concept, what cosmetic mods would you guys add, if any. I wouldn't mind a...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-01-2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 26,109
Posted By Ground N Pound
Heh that's awesome. Good proof that Toyota has...

Heh that's awesome. Good proof that Toyota has hit on a good formula with the FT-86. This car is going to kick off a small sports car renaissance :w00t:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-01-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By Ground N Pound
This car has the attention of the automotive...

This car has the attention of the automotive world. They really should make a few more units of the concept version and make sure it hits all the US car shows this year.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-26-2009, 10:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,155
Posted By Ground N Pound
I'm sure plenty of aftermarket tuners are...

I'm sure plenty of aftermarket tuners are drooling at the thought of this car and the subaru model especially with the limited number of japanese sports cars out in the market right now and with the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-26-2009, 10:35 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 19,830
Posted By Ground N Pound
I'm a big fan of the STI blue / electric blue...

I'm a big fan of the STI blue / electric blue look too.

The FT86 needs a bunch of exciting and fun colors to fit its small sports car image. the S2k and 350z/370z both have nice color range for...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 12-26-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 10,360
Posted By Ground N Pound
I hope that this car is going to handle and track...

I hope that this car is going to handle and track so well out of the box that it can be a DD and a weekend track/auto-x car without having to overhaul the suspension or any crazy mods. :burnrubber:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 11-08-2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 17,226
Posted By Ground N Pound
But DSG option isn't necessarily expensive. ...

But DSG option isn't necessarily expensive. Maybe on a BMW yea but on a GTI for example it's only $1,100 more. That's like what an automatic transmission option costs. If they don't offer it for...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 11-08-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 17,226
Posted By Ground N Pound
Good point. I'd be surprised to see the FT86 with...

Good point. I'd be surprised to see the FT86 with DSG but not the ISF.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-08-2009, 10:29 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,769
Posted By Ground N Pound
Great topic. I voted option 2. Looks like most...

Great topic. I voted option 2. Looks like most people voted 2 or 3 (that drift ability doesn't really matter). I think I'm probably speaking for most members that the concept and image of a car...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission, ECU 11-01-2009, 09:35 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 17,226
Posted By Ground N Pound
Same here, I think everyone assumes that they'll...

Same here, I think everyone assumes that they'll go with Aisin trannies because of their relationship.

BTW, does Aisin have any dual clutch transmissions anyone know? Who makes the one in the IS-F?
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-01-2009, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,343
Posted By Ground N Pound
Great alternative to the mini cooper S but both...

Great alternative to the mini cooper S but both cars are FWD unfortunately. Cool cars nonetheless. Just happy to see manufacturers open to bringing smaller and smaller cars to the US. Just hope the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-01-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 8,961
Posted By Ground N Pound
Sad, but true. All the talk coming out of Honda...

Sad, but true. All the talk coming out of Honda these days is only about being "green" and electric car this electric car that. :barf: It's going to be a bad few generations of Honda cars for auto...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-01-2009, 09:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,686
Posted By Ground N Pound
Woulda been nice if someone coulda climbed into...

Woulda been nice if someone coulda climbed into the concept car rear seats for a photo.

As long as there's enough leg room (with the seats up front pulled up) for a short or emergency trip, it'll...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-01-2009, 09:18 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,105
Posted By Ground N Pound
Having a new car (as opposed to a used S2k),...

Having a new car (as opposed to a used S2k), having the newest hot model out on the market, the Toyota nameplate, the FT-86 (or whatever it'll be called) nameplate... those are all possible reasons....
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