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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-22-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 27,767
Posted By frusciantrix
Those parts are imo unnecessary. A light car with...

Those parts are imo unnecessary. A light car with 50/50 weight distribution and 200hp doesn't need 6 piston breaks with 18 inch wheels.
That does in fact make the car slower because there is more...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-21-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,103
Posted By frusciantrix
A gearbox shop can mill the 6th gear or turn a...

A gearbox shop can mill the 6th gear or turn a new one.
It's not very uncommon to do this in Germany since many cars from Japan have this overdrive gear which destroys fuel economy on the autobahn...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-08-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 41,550
Posted By frusciantrix
I hope there will be some aftermarket mod or...

I hope there will be some aftermarket mod or shorter differential for a shorter final drive. The 6th gear is just too long.
Every hot hatch I've driven (Mini JCW, Renault Megane R.S.) could hit the...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 07-05-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,753
Posted By frusciantrix
In some cars you need to hold down the "lock"...

In some cars you need to hold down the "lock" button in order to activate this feature.
Maybe that helps?!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-25-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 22,346
Posted By frusciantrix
Thanks for sharing, much appreciated :)

Thanks for sharing, much appreciated :)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-01-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 92,718
Posted By frusciantrix
Don't want stop the hype but Autobild or Bild in...

Don't want stop the hype but Autobild or Bild in general is a bit like the Sun in the UK.
To bring light into the dark: The headline is bullshit. Tetsuya Tada only said the 86 is constructed to be...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-17-2012, 02:12 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 55,583
Posted By frusciantrix
You can find out correct tire pressure by looking...

You can find out correct tire pressure by looking at the tire temperature (outer, middle, inner sector). There is no other way doing it right.
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 02-16-2012, 03:18 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,513
Posted By frusciantrix
Marriage is evil for your car, for your money and...

Marriage is evil for your car, for your money and for your freedom.

:paddle:
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-16-2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 58,902
Posted By frusciantrix
Oh my... didn't know Renault isn't available in...

Oh my... didn't know Renault isn't available in the US market.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-15-2012, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,938
Posted By frusciantrix
The Sun knows more about a new supra than all...

The Sun knows more about a new supra than all other car enthusiast websites? :popcorn:
Like the Bild-Zeitung, (German equivalent to The Sun) which already knows that Subaru is working on a 300hp...
Forum: FR-S / BRZ vs.... 02-15-2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 58,902
Posted By frusciantrix
The old 5 zylinder Focus was quite an animal....

The old 5 zylinder Focus was quite an animal. It's main rival was (or still is) the Megane 3 RS which now has 265PS. But I'd prefer the Megane R26.R. It comes with a roll cage, plastic back windows...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-15-2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 17,845
Posted By frusciantrix
4 pages full of spam. Nice forum indeed.

4 pages full of spam. Nice forum indeed.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-14-2012, 06:02 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 30,437
Posted By frusciantrix
The use of power depends of where you live. I...

The use of power depends of where you live. I often drive 240km/h (kph) on the autobahn. It's like cruising along when there is no traffic.

For me, a (supercharged) 86 with about 230hp and track...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-10-2012, 02:57 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 88,063
Posted By frusciantrix
Compare the sound with a Honda S2000 or some...

Compare the sound with a Honda S2000 or some other naughty 4 Cylinder. The 86 does not sound boring but it sounds very mature.

But this is okay in my opinion because the 86 is no track car, it's...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-09-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 88,063
Posted By frusciantrix
It does have a Torsen LSD or what are you trying...

It does have a Torsen LSD or what are you trying to say?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-09-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 88,063
Posted By frusciantrix
That's why they will offer a mechanical slip...

That's why they will offer a mechanical slip differential as an option. For the drifters and racers.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-08-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 88,063
Posted By frusciantrix
Mechanical differential will be available as an...

Mechanical differential will be available as an option! Great news, very great news.
Forum: EUROPE 02-08-2012, 05:27 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 81,321
Posted By frusciantrix
Porsche wollte mit dem 996 nicht sparen, Porsche...

Porsche wollte mit dem 996 nicht sparen, Porsche musste sparen, weil sie kurz vor der Pleite standen ende der 90er. ;)
Forum: EUROPE 02-07-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 81,321
Posted By frusciantrix
Der Motor, von dem man nichts gutes hört, hat es...

Der Motor, von dem man nichts gutes hört, hat es immerhin geschafft, vier mal den "Engine of the year award" zu gewinnen ;)

Schwerer werden die Autos auch nicht unbedingt. Der aktuelle Polo GTI...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-07-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 76,821
Posted By frusciantrix
Dito. Besides, I merely see optical "tuning"...

Dito.
Besides, I merely see optical "tuning" and no real performance STI parts. Hope that comes soon.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 02-05-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 32,349
Posted By frusciantrix
Who wants to drive such a beautiful car with ugly...

Who wants to drive such a beautiful car with ugly steel wheels?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-02-2012, 03:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,624
Posted By frusciantrix
I see no brake cooling and too small brake discs....

I see no brake cooling and too small brake discs.
And it depends on the track. Our Hockenheimring would kill the brake after 5 laps on a hot summer day. Even a Cooper S with stock brake cooling but...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-01-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,624
Posted By frusciantrix
I'm sure Chris Harris knows the difference...

I'm sure Chris Harris knows the difference between worn out pads and overheating pads. :)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-31-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,624
Posted By frusciantrix
Always? I disagree. My Mini John Cooper Works has...

Always? I disagree. My Mini John Cooper Works has got stock brake cooling (looks well finished into the front bumper. No need to cut out the fog lamps), stock 4 piston breaks, stock brake pads and is...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-31-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,624
Posted By frusciantrix
It is but only in combination with 4 piston front...

It is but only in combination with 4 piston front brakes and good brake cooling. I'm sure Subaru or Toyota will release a more track focused car in the future :)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-31-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,624
Posted By frusciantrix
GT86 Driven: Pistonheads

http://www.pistonheads.com/roadtests/doc.asp?c=47&i=25112&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social%2B&utm_campaign=GT86

about it's track capabilities:
"[...]that the standard brakes didn't like the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-31-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,893
Posted By frusciantrix
A fast translation of the important parts: ...

A fast translation of the important parts:

"Gegen einen Porsche Cayman (http://www.autobild.de/marken-modelle/porsche/cayman) macht der Toyota (http://www.autobild.de/marken-modelle/toyota) auf...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-31-2012, 03:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,893
Posted By frusciantrix
Europe fuel consumption methods are out-dated.

Europe fuel consumption methods are out-dated.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-30-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,893
Posted By frusciantrix
I like the hint that Subaru is working on a...

I like the hint that Subaru is working on a supercharged version :)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-22-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,876
Posted By frusciantrix
Tyres? I hope so because mathematically it should...

Tyres? I hope so because mathematically it should hit 150mph (240km/h).
Maybe a software limiter.
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