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Forum: SOUTH AMERICA / CARRIBEANS

02-14-2013, 03:07 AM

Replies: 1,296

Sticky: Puerto Rico

Views: 342,643

Posted By wichiewichie

Saludos gente. No se si lo han comentado antes,...

Saludos gente. No se si lo han comentado antes, pero por si acaso. Por si hay gente esperando por que traigan el BRZ a la isla, estaba tratando de buscar información de eso y en la página de Facebook...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-21-2012, 04:59 PM

Replies: 1,288

2013 Scion FR-S Priced at $24,200 ($24,930 after destination)

Views: 287,488

Posted By wichiewichie

Thankfully, I don't have to worry too much about...

Thankfully, I don't have to worry too much about that cause I don't live in the states..... I do have to worry about the final price where I live due to import taxes:mad0259:

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-21-2012, 04:45 PM

Replies: 1,288

2013 Scion FR-S Priced at $24,200 ($24,930 after destination)

Views: 287,488

Posted By wichiewichie

Why keep ricers out? I hope lots of ricers buy...

Why keep ricers out? I hope lots of ricers buy this car. That will only mean cheaper parts for sale in forums!

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-21-2012, 04:32 PM

Replies: 1,288

2013 Scion FR-S Priced at $24,200 ($24,930 after destination)

Views: 287,488

Posted By wichiewichie

Yes, it is the mother of all sports cars....

Yes, it is the mother of all sports cars. Actually, the SI badge gave the idea to BMW set their M division and it was the inspiration for the Z name for Nissan (si in spanish ~ Z in english, get...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-21-2012, 04:14 PM

Replies: 1,288

2013 Scion FR-S Priced at $24,200 ($24,930 after destination)

Views: 287,488

Posted By wichiewichie

:laughabove: a little harsh on the WRX, but you...

:laughabove: a little harsh on the WRX, but you definitely get the point on the difference between sports car and souped up econobox.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-21-2012, 03:59 PM

Replies: 1,288

2013 Scion FR-S Priced at $24,200 ($24,930 after destination)

Views: 287,488

Posted By wichiewichie

Have you seen how much the yen value has rise in...

Have you seen how much the yen value has rise in the last couple of years compared to the dollar? For me it makes complete sence that this car ended up at this price (if this is the correct one, I...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-21-2012, 03:53 PM

Replies: 1,288

2013 Scion FR-S Priced at $24,200 ($24,930 after destination)

Views: 287,488

Posted By wichiewichie

Reeaaally..... Don't tell me, you go to the drag...

Reeaaally..... Don't tell me, you go to the drag strip every weekend, after you smoke Civics and Mustangs at every traffic light on your way home?

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-21-2012, 03:42 PM

Replies: 1,288

2013 Scion FR-S Priced at $24,200 ($24,930 after destination)

Views: 287,488

Posted By wichiewichie

And you say it isn't? The fact that the price...

And you say it isn't? The fact that the price mentioned in this thread is higher than the GC 2.0T and the Veloster Turbo, doesn't mean that it isn't affordable.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-21-2012, 03:36 PM

Replies: 1,288

2013 Scion FR-S Priced at $24,200 ($24,930 after destination)

Views: 287,488

Posted By wichiewichie

This car was designed without compromises as a...

This car was designed without compromises as a true sports car. Something the Veloster and the Genesis aren't.

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

03-21-2012, 03:31 PM

Replies: 1,288

2013 Scion FR-S Priced at $24,200 ($24,930 after destination)

Views: 287,488

Posted By wichiewichie

Seems reasonable to me. I think some people in...

Seems reasonable to me. I think some people in this forum are still missing the whole point about this car, should have gone straight to the Hyundai dealer instead....
Great news for me though....

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

03-03-2012, 12:04 AM

Replies: 121

Sticky: Excellent new BRZ / FR-S Drivetrain + Powertrain Pics

Views: 183,185

Posted By wichiewichie

Thanks Old Greg for making that clear for me. I...

Thanks Old Greg for making that clear for me. I should have looked better at the pictures and not rely on what I thought read before. :)

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

03-02-2012, 11:13 PM

Replies: 121

Sticky: Excellent new BRZ / FR-S Drivetrain + Powertrain Pics

Views: 183,185

Posted By wichiewichie

I think that the reason for the stamped steel oil...

I think that the reason for the stamped steel oil pan is due to the lack of need for a cast aluminum pan. This new generation of subaru engine block are designed to be one piece, instead of the two...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

02-22-2012, 10:32 PM

Replies: 170

FT-86 v.s. MX-5

Views: 46,560

Posted By wichiewichie

A rigid chassis does not necessarily means a...

A rigid chassis does not necessarily means a larger one. The rigidity is related to the design (i.e. moment of inertia and other engineering stuff) and the materials used, not the size. I didn't...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

02-22-2012, 05:12 PM

Replies: 170

FT-86 v.s. MX-5

Views: 46,560

Posted By wichiewichie

If they want to build a sport car that relies on...

If they want to build a sport car that relies on power to weight ratio, instead on just power, they can do it. Not only the structural metal that makes up the chassis accounts for the weight of the...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

02-22-2012, 03:55 PM

Replies: 170

FT-86 v.s. MX-5

Views: 46,560

Posted By wichiewichie

Yeah, I usually take internet rumors with a grain...

Yeah, I usually take internet rumors with a grain of salt. I'm just being a little sarcastic since I don't see the point of arguing which car is better.... I don't think anyone here has driven the...

Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs....

02-22-2012, 08:23 AM

Replies: 170

FT-86 v.s. MX-5

Views: 46,560

Posted By wichiewichie

if someone really want a light weight sport car,...

if someone really want a light weight sport car, like a miata, then why not wait till the next gen miata instead? it will supposedly weight less that 2200 lbs with a better power to weight ratio than...

Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum

02-16-2012, 07:31 PM

Replies: 34

Two FR-S Spotted (Argento and Hot Lava)

Views: 14,797

Posted By wichiewichie

That hot lava looks better that what I thought!

That hot lava looks better that what I thought!

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

02-01-2012, 01:48 PM

Replies: 54

FA20 OEM pistons, are they Forged or Cast ?

Views: 32,827

Posted By wichiewichie

Almost a 100% sure the pistons should be cast....

Almost a 100% sure the pistons should be cast. Can't think of a reason to be otherwise, and cast are a lot cheaper.

Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack

12-13-2011, 06:47 PM

Replies: 1,742

Post the Wheels You want On your FRS/BRZ!!

Views: 1,004,026

Posted By wichiewichie

I really like the CH-R's looks either black: ...

I really like the CH-R's looks either black:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=wheelCloseUp&wheelMake=BBS&wheelModel=CH-R&wheelFinish=Black+w%2FPolished+Stainless+Lip
or...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-10-2011, 10:35 PM

Replies: 172

GReddy Scion FR-S Makes First USA Public Appearance at Cars & Coffee in Irvine, CA

Views: 204,106

Posted By wichiewichie

I was just googling for those wheels and they do...

I was just googling for those wheels and they do come with a 5X100 pattern. The bad news is that it seems it only comes in one size, 19x8.5, and they are very expensive! :(...

Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission

12-05-2011, 08:24 PM

Replies: 89

SCOOP: Subaru didn't want D4S (and neither do I)

Views: 72,403

Posted By wichiewichie

Let's not forget that the direct injection...

Let's not forget that the direct injection technology is being used, not for maximum power numbers, but for increased torque at lower revs (due to being able to have a higher compression ration using...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-03-2011, 09:53 AM

Replies: 8,168

Sticky: New here? Come say hi =)

Views: 1,933,380

Posted By wichiewichie

Great! I love NA cars and, even though more power...

Great! I love NA cars and, even though more power would be great, I won't go the forced induction route. Probably a free flowing exhaust, air intake and a computer retune are going to be enough for...

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-03-2011, 09:44 AM

Replies: 75

Poll: Will you pre-order it ?

Views: 14,803

Posted By wichiewichie

I rather wait to see how much is the price...

I rather wait to see how much is the price difference between the FR-S and BRZ

Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum

12-01-2011, 07:09 AM

Replies: 859

Scion FR-S OFFICIALLY REVEALED (Details, Specs + Live and Press Photos)

Views: 231,730

Posted By wichiewichie

I'm kind of late to go to work, so I won't read...

I'm kind of late to go to work, so I won't read the whole thread now. Does someone knows if the LDS will still be standard, or if at list will come as an option?

BTW, I drive an Audi A3 and it has...

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