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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-08-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,168
Posted By Veloist
I am about to cross 6,000 miles on my 2023 Prius...

I am about to cross 6,000 miles on my 2023 Prius that I got end of July and I have been very happy with it.

It actually has very good steering response and feel. I think that’s mostly attributed...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-22-2023, 04:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,986
Posted By Veloist
In urban settings I would say the power of the GR...

In urban settings I would say the power of the GR Corolla feels tame and sufficient. If you’re shifting at, say 4000 rpm around town, you do get a quick bout of the turbo (and the lovely sounds).
...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-16-2023, 03:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,986
Posted By Veloist
My Detailed Comparison of GR86 vs GR Corolla

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230616/4c42a7a91f1a8cbce708791428067df8.jpg

With the novelty of the GR Corolla settling, I’m now ready to share my thoughts on how it compares to the GR86. I’ve...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-17-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,562
Posted By Veloist
I originally posted this in the GRC groups so had...

I originally posted this in the GRC groups so had to modify it a little to neutralize perspective

FL5 dashboard is lower and shorter (distance relative to windshield) than the GRC, which are...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-16-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,562
Posted By Veloist
I have a 5-6 paragraph write-up comparing the GRC...

I have a 5-6 paragraph write-up comparing the GRC to the new Civic Type R because my neighbor just got one and let me drive his. Haven’t bother posting it here but if anyone is interested just say...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-25-2023, 07:42 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 66,261
Posted By Veloist
Lol of course! I even asked the sales people if I...

Lol of course! I even asked the sales people if I can keep them, it makes a nice souvenir with the GR logo lol. I haven’t checked my air pressure though but it’s been cold so I want to say it’s ok....
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-25-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 66,261
Posted By Veloist
I’ve driven a few Mazda3 Turbos at work. The...

I’ve driven a few Mazda3 Turbos at work. The Mazda is more refined and more suitable as a daily driver if you want something a little more comfortable. But, like someone said it’s not really an...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-21-2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 66,261
Posted By Veloist
LOL thank you. And to be honest, that was my idea...

LOL thank you. And to be honest, that was my idea HAHA. Hope to see you around a future meet or something!
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-21-2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 66,261
Posted By Veloist
Mine finally arrived so I picked it up! My...

Mine finally arrived so I picked it up! My neighbor with the A91-MT was my chauffeur to the dealership which was 1.5 hours North of us.

Drove 100 miles back home and it felt awesome. This car...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-04-2023, 10:44 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 66,261
Posted By Veloist
I sold a WRX below invoice last week. That’s what...

I sold a WRX below invoice last week. That’s what it takes to sell them. They sit on the lot for at least a month and a half
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-03-2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 66,261
Posted By Veloist
No you’re right, the depth of the GTI is nice and...

No you’re right, the depth of the GTI is nice and you’d be sacrificing a chunk of vertical space. Another thing is that the trunk area of the GTI is more squared whereas Corolla HB and GRC it is...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-03-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 66,261
Posted By Veloist
The difference in the trunk floor height of the...

The difference in the trunk floor height of the Corolla HB vs GRC is a lot smaller than one would think. Even the seats lay down completely flat in both.

Corolla HB:...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-03-2023, 02:43 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 66,261
Posted By Veloist
I was able to drive it to the gas station to fill...

I was able to drive it to the gas station to fill it up since the car is already pre-sold. Drove it like a civilian and from what I can tell, there’s no drama below 4000rpm. The steering is light but...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-03-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 66,261
Posted By Veloist
Yes the interior dimensions are the same except...

Yes the interior dimensions are the same except for the trunk floor which is a little higher.

Interior quality is about on-par with the original FR-S. It kind of slips away from your mind because...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-01-2023, 06:17 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 66,261
Posted By Veloist
I saw one in person, didn’t drive it but started...

I saw one in person, didn’t drive it but started it up. It sounds very good. As far as I can tell, the shifter feels amazing.
Interior is so basic. Seats aren’t as sporty as you’d think. Maybe I’m...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-31-2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 66,261
Posted By Veloist
I saw your post on GRC forums. Bummer man. There...

I saw your post on GRC forums. Bummer man. There was one ahead of you and the one behind you from the GRC forums. Marin Toyota isn’t usually shady with cars that have settled hype but damn when the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-30-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 66,261
Posted By Veloist
If my deal goes smoothly I may have one in my...

If my deal goes smoothly I may have one in my garage aside my GR86 next month.

The best I was able to find was $2500 over MSRP. I was 4th at this dealership and the 3 ahead of me passed because...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 09-16-2022, 03:57 AM
Replies: 790
Views: 66,261
Posted By Veloist
Skip to the driving impression part and feast...

Skip to the driving impression part and feast your eyes on the greatest and only driving impressions you will ever need for the GR Corolla:

https://youtu.be/NRuA6G5jAJk
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-25-2022, 02:28 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 10,562
Posted By Veloist
As mentioned GR Corolla will be hard to get if...

As mentioned GR Corolla will be hard to get if you’re not paying a premium.

Also take a look at the size of a Corolla Hatch and see if you’re okay with it. It’s very cramped in the rear and if...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-09-2022, 07:45 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 30,879
Posted By Veloist
I feel like the color will be Heavy Metal from...

I feel like the color will be Heavy Metal from the GR Corolla.

Although, traditionally 10th Anniversary is celebrated with some sort of Silver.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-05-2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 30,534
Posted By Veloist
Im interested to see what people actually think...

Im interested to see what people actually think of the manual GR Supra after driving it.

The reason I enjoyed mine was because it made peak torque at 1500rpm and that snappy ZF8 transmission was...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-29-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 790
Views: 66,261
Posted By Veloist
When my family got a Scion xD in 2011 my sister...

When my family got a Scion xD in 2011 my sister (who is not a car person by any means) saw it and was like “wow you guys got a sports car?”
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-25-2022, 11:47 PM
Replies: 399
Views: 77,787
Posted By Veloist
Have you driven a 19+ Corolla Hatchback? I...

Have you driven a 19+ Corolla Hatchback?

I put ~19,000 mi on mine in a year. To me its only flaw is its light steering weight, which is a waste because it has a quick steering ratio. Otherwise...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-14-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,283
Posted By Veloist
Definitely not a type R equivalent, more like the...

Definitely not a type R equivalent, more like the BRZ tS is to the S2000 CR.

This was the mod list of theTopher’s BRZ vs the stock BRZ tS:

2014 Subaru BRZ Mod List (in this video):
225/45/17...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-14-2022, 10:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,283
Posted By Veloist
I did not feel any differences between the ‘18...

I did not feel any differences between the ‘18 and ‘20 tS.
However, the differences between the standard BRZ (with & without the Performance Package) and the tS are still apparent (steering feel,...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-08-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,283
Posted By Veloist
This is thread but it’s a lot of JDM STI tS stuff...

This is thread but it’s a lot of JDM STI tS stuff https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84332

For the USDM tS, it is really just suspension and chassis differences, Brembos, and a tuned...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-08-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,283
Posted By Veloist
Chassis reinforcement play a big role in the...

Chassis reinforcement play a big role in the "feel" of the BRZ tS. Most of the bracing went to the front end with front crossmember bracing and strut bracing. The stiff front end made the great...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-08-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,283
Posted By Veloist
BRZ tS vs. GR86 Premium Ownership Comparison

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220308/2f00137d3514658a58c12fdf5b788274.jpg

“Pure handling delight” was the phrase Subaru conceived to define the BRZ tS’s purpose. It may not have had the power...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 02-27-2022, 09:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 549
Posted By Veloist
BRZ/GR86 Community Dealership Price List Data

I’m creating a spreadsheet that will show dealerships by state and their reported sale prices.

If you’ve purchased/ordered/reserved please fill out the survey which is anonymous and should take 2...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-27-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 567
Posted By Veloist
GR86/BRZ Community Dealership Price List Data

I’m creating a spreadsheet that will show dealerships by state and their reported sale prices.

If you’ve purchased/ordered/reserved please fill out the survey which is anonymous and should take 2...
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