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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-11-2016, 01:03 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 129,612
Posted By sir_binkalot
Aha! Well done indeed. The text is a bit...

Aha! Well done indeed.

The text is a bit hard for me to read, but they claim that, while the engine specs are unchanged, the gearing will be made shorter for increased acceleration!

I guess we...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-10-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 353
Views: 129,612
Posted By sir_binkalot
Anybody in Japan right now to check out this...

Anybody in Japan right now to check out this magazine? Apparently they have details on the 'big refresh' of the 86. Not sure how reliable this magazine is, but it could be interesting nonetheless.
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Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 01-21-2016, 07:29 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 17,683
Posted By sir_binkalot
I'm glad I'm not the only one who was shocked at...

I'm glad I'm not the only one who was shocked at the lack of a seatbelt for a middle passenger. It's just not worth the risk to them or the people in front!

Maybe I have been scarred by watching...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-14-2016, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8,168
Views: 1,934,543
Posted By sir_binkalot
Panda FRS? I am intrigued. Please do post a...

Panda FRS? I am intrigued. Please do post a picture!
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-18-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,225
Posted By sir_binkalot
Thank you, kind sir, but I am just an amateur. I...

Thank you, kind sir, but I am just an amateur. I must admit that the photo of the Peugeot was taken by a friend, anyway.



I tell you what, I am certainly looking forward to the lower servicing...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-18-2015, 07:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,225
Posted By sir_binkalot
My first Japanese car.

Hey guys,

I've been a member of this forum for a while, but like others, I have mostly been lurking in the shadows, content to read the many amusing discussions that have unfolded. However, as of...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-09-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,931
Posted By sir_binkalot
I can assure you that we were using full...

I can assure you that we were using full throttle, where appropriate, for much of the filming! The shockingly high fuel consumption we achieved is testament to that (in the order of 12L/100km). If...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-08-2014, 04:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,931
Posted By sir_binkalot
Thanks, it is very beautiful. The problem is that...

Thanks, it is very beautiful. The problem is that there's not much time to look at the scenery when you're driving!
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-07-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,931
Posted By sir_binkalot
Toyota 86 GTS on a windy Adelaide Hills road

There are some amazing driving roads in the hills of the town that I live, Adelaide, a quiet little city in southern Australia. The roads have been, over the years, host to many great driving events,...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-07-2014, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,361
Posted By sir_binkalot
I'm not sure what I just watched there, but it...

I'm not sure what I just watched there, but it was awesome.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-13-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,039
Posted By sir_binkalot
Thank you for posting these beautiful photos....

Thank you for posting these beautiful photos. It's good to hear that somebody else thinks autumn is the best season of the year! Going out to see the autumn colours is the perfect excuse for a drive,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-03-2013, 08:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 19,217
Posted By sir_binkalot
Yeah, I wish the roads in Australia were as good....

Yeah, I wish the roads in Australia were as good. In Japan they're wide, smooth, with rails and a dearth of speed cameras 8)
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-03-2013, 06:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 19,217
Posted By sir_binkalot
No worries guys - I'm humbled that I can be an...

No worries guys - I'm humbled that I can be an inspiration. Japan - while not perfect - is an amazing country and I highly encourage those of you who haven't been there to check it sometime. In an...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-27-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 19,217
Posted By sir_binkalot
No worries - I'm glad to be of help! Going to...

No worries - I'm glad to be of help! Going to either Japan or New Zealand and driving twisty mountain roads in an 86 would be pretty fine, I think.

You should be just fine with the GPS, and pretty...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 04-26-2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 19,217
Posted By sir_binkalot
Cool So I hired an 86 and went to see Mt Fuji.

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I was in Japan earlier this year, and one of my goals for my...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 06-25-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 35,770
Posted By sir_binkalot
I don't think it's any worse than the speedo in...

I don't think it's any worse than the speedo in my MiTo, which is something I got used to pretty quickly.

http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2010/10/18/1225940/040703-mito-dash.jpg

Hell, it's...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 06-19-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 27,116
Posted By sir_binkalot
I sat in a GT today as well. I was very impressed...

I sat in a GT today as well. I was very impressed with the interior, especially the seats. I would be very happy with it for $30k.

The rear seats though :O Tiny, but could be workable for short...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 06-14-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 28,304
Posted By sir_binkalot
まあ、時間もないし。。。 It's not quite as funny as the...

まあ、時間もないし。。。

It's not quite as funny as the Toyota one anyway :P
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 06-13-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 28,304
Posted By sir_binkalot
I suppose I could if people were interested :P

I suppose I could if people were interested :P
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 06-12-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 28,304
Posted By sir_binkalot
Spot on. Japan's actually quite 'normal' for the...

Spot on. Japan's actually quite 'normal' for the most part!

And, like I said before, these galleries (http://autoc-one.jp/joycar/) and others (http://autoc-one.jp/drive-lady/) like it...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 06-11-2012, 12:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 28,304
Posted By sir_binkalot
Like I said, I was curious and wanted to practice...

Like I said, I was curious and wanted to practice :P

Interestingly, the gallery also features our main man Mr. Tetsuya Tada, so this is clearly something done in collaboration with Toyota (and the...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 06-10-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 28,304
Posted By sir_binkalot
[TRANSLATED] Joy Car! Japanese gravure idol Hitomi Yasueda examines the 86.

Good evening everyone,

I am sure many of you have seen the curious gallery of images (http://autoc-one.jp/toyota/86/joycar-979000/photo/) featuring an attractive young Japanese lady in what...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 06-07-2012, 05:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,265
Posted By sir_binkalot
I'm glad the NA car will always be available, as...

I'm glad the NA car will always be available, as that's the one I want!

If I wanted a turbo car, I wouldn't get an 86. Just sayin'.
Forum: AUSTRALIA 05-28-2012, 06:12 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 26,732
Posted By sir_binkalot
It's fair enough that you would like those...

It's fair enough that you would like those options. And don't forget the leather interior that comes with the GTS pack as well, which is never cheap.

If it were me, though, HID lights and LED...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 05-28-2012, 03:29 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 26,732
Posted By sir_binkalot
I am curious as to why everyone seems so set on...

I am curious as to why everyone seems so set on getting the GTS-spec, and seems disappointed at the price.

What's wrong with the base GT? They are mechanically identical (I assume the GTS doesn't...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 01-17-2012, 04:04 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 23,250
Posted By sir_binkalot
I'm 22. I have been driving a Peugeot 206...

I'm 22.

I have been driving a Peugeot 206 GTi for the past four years. It's such fun to drive! Just recently though I have come into possession of an Alfa Romeo MiTo 155. Similar to the Peugeot,...
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