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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 55,707
Posted By Gadflyii
Actually, I had a 1000+ hp Supra, and I had a...

Actually, I had a 1000+ hp Supra, and I had a 700hp+ 09 GTR, Still have the GTO which is my daily driver.

Could careless if you believe me.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 26,191
Posted By Gadflyii
I have not heard anything about an RX8...

I have not heard anything about an RX8 replacement in a long, long time now.

There is a lot of change going on in the automotive industry right now (Chrysler & Alfa Romeo, GM & Peugeot / Citroën,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 55,707
Posted By Gadflyii
I can play that game too... I think I have...

I can play that game too...

I think I have clarified that point several times now.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 19,669
Posted By Gadflyii
HAHAHA!!! this post is greatness. ...

HAHAHA!!! this post is greatness.

:happy0180:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 55,707
Posted By Gadflyii
Not trolling, and I didn't say it can't be a...

Not trolling, and I didn't say it can't be a tuner car, just said saying it is a tuner's delight is a reach.

My point with the 25k base is not that it was too much money, it was that from a tuner...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,739
Posted By Gadflyii
Oh I am... Seriously as long as they keep...

Oh I am...

Seriously as long as they keep the Supra true to it's roots, It should be fine. Traditionally the Supra was the direct competition for the Nissan Skyline GTR, but since Nissan has taken...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 55,707
Posted By Gadflyii
I am hardly a Lotus nut, but I am pretty sure the...

I am hardly a Lotus nut, but I am pretty sure the Elise is 800-1000lbs lighter than the F-RS, and has a 220hp Supercharged Toyota engine?
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 55,707
Posted By Gadflyii
HAHA... you have no idea what kind of driver or...

HAHA... you have no idea what kind of driver or customer I am... to assume so is obtuse.

As to what you said.. the suspension appears to be well tuned already, and the balance appears to already...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,739
Posted By Gadflyii
It is? I hope they do not F up the Supra. ...

It is?

I hope they do not F up the Supra.

I have owned a mkII, mkIII, and a mkIV... I really really hope they don't mess it up like Nissan did the Z.

turbo iron block, closed deck I6 or...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-19-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 55,707
Posted By Gadflyii
hmmm.... well this is all and good.......

hmmm....

well this is all and good.... calling this a "tuner car" is reaching... a lot in fact.

it is too expensive base, the compression ratio is too high, the internals are too weak, it is...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 03-10-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 69,782
Posted By Gadflyii
US curb weight will be 2750lbs. That is my guess...

US curb weight will be 2750lbs. That is my guess and I am sticking to it :)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-10-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,032
Posted By Gadflyii
Not at all; my point is that 25k is too much for...

Not at all; my point is that 25k is too much for what it is; be it a Subaru, Toyota, Scion, or even a Lexus.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-10-2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,032
Posted By Gadflyii
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37...

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3788&page=7

start at post #132....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-10-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 26,191
Posted By Gadflyii
+1 to this. I would love to see a...

+1 to this.

I would love to see a sub-3000lb, FR, 2+2, 300hp turbo four Nissan.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-10-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 26,191
Posted By Gadflyii
More than 3 cars in this market now.. right? ...

More than 3 cars in this market now.. right?

Gen Coupe
BRZ/FRS
370Z
G37
Miata
RX8 (For 1 more year?)

Then:
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-10-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,210
Posted By Gadflyii
uhh..... There are a good number of near-to 300hp...

uhh..... There are a good number of near-to 300hp sportscars for 26k, on the market... so... not sure what you point is?

The Z is over due for a complete re-make. It is no longer...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-10-2012, 11:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,032
Posted By Gadflyii
Not a review or a test in anyway.. Just another...

Not a review or a test in anyway.. Just another paid ad. Very typical Motortrend. 25k is about 5k too much for the Scion..

I wonder why Toyota/Subaru will not let anyone do a full test?....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,511
Posted By Gadflyii
Thanks. I miss my Supra something awfull I...

Thanks.

I miss my Supra something awfull I really put my heart and soul into that car. I sold my GTR as part of a divorce, and because owning it completely out of warranty is scary.

The gto...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,511
Posted By Gadflyii
They are arranged by price..... Nothing else

They are arranged by price..... Nothing else
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,511
Posted By Gadflyii
Handles line a 50k sports car? Perhaps... A...

Handles line a 50k sports car? Perhaps... A steal? No.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 26,191
Posted By Gadflyii
OMG... a new 944 would be EPIC.

OMG... a new 944 would be EPIC.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 26,191
Posted By Gadflyii
+1, agree completely.

+1, agree completely.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2012, 12:50 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,210
Posted By Gadflyii
It is been a long haul.... I just hope they...

It is been a long haul....

I just hope they keep the pricing down, and bring out a production version of the "G" concept....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,210
Posted By Gadflyii
lower than that... when the first concept came...

lower than that... when the first concept came out, Toyota said the car was going to be "fast tracked into production" and would be sub-20k", then jumped to just over 20k when the second concept came...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,210
Posted By Gadflyii
Well the first thing that jumps to mind is the...

Well the first thing that jumps to mind is the Chris Harris review, he reported brake fade after just a few laps on a very short, low speed circuit.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,511
Posted By Gadflyii
Personally.... I think they are holding...

Personally....


I think they are holding off on dropping the sticker shock as long as possible.... I would not be shocked if it was not announced until the cars where sitting in the port.

My...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 48,511
Posted By Gadflyii
no, that is loaded, there is only one turbo trim,...

no, that is loaded, there is only one turbo trim, and the only option is to add an automatic.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,210
Posted By Gadflyii
agreed completely, but I can't imagine such a...

agreed completely, but I can't imagine such a small light weight car only making 300hp to need a whole lot more than 100lbs. It is a VERY tiny, and fairly light weight car... the stock camary or wrx...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,210
Posted By Gadflyii
Then it would be radically overpriced, and only...

Then it would be radically overpriced, and only the die hard fan boys would buy it. Then again the base BRZ/FRS at 25k is already radically overpriced, the limited at 28k is laughable.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-09-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 43,210
Posted By Gadflyii
That is OK with me, I have nothing to prove to...

That is OK with me, I have nothing to prove to anyone, especially eWarriors on a scion forum. Those who want to listen to what I want to say are welcome to.. if not, oh well.
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