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In order of preference, I wish FT-86 second generation would adopt the following:
(1) Quality control BEFORE delivery to customers, ensure the fuel injection, cam, fuel pump, valve springs, clutch throw-out bearing, and lens cover, etc not suffering from pre-mature failure. The record number of design failures and re-calls (at least for a Toyota) is the primary reason for the collapse in sale.
(2) No turbo charging or hybrid engine.
(3) Bigger fuel tank for another 100km in range before re-fueling.
(4) Extra 50mm headroom and 75mm knee room in the back.
(5) A choice of trims for different applications:
(a) GT version - additional 15mm in wheel travel, larger fuel tank (at least 55 litres), normal level of sound insulation (think BMW 4-Series), and longer gearing;
(b) Race version - 15mm lower suspension, minimal sound insulation, no power windows or mirrors, no seat heating, big brakes, sport (ie loud) exhaust and manual transmission only.
(6) Less rattling (perhaps a stiffer body and some re-inforcement bars).
(7) Bigger oil sump (extra 2 litres of motor oil) to extend service interval from 5,000km to 10,000 km.
I firmly believe if the aforementioned is adopted, sale volume of the second gen FT86 will be much greater than the first gen. None of the above will cause any significant increase in cost (and hence price). And there will be many more satisfied customers.
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