Brief encounter with Lichtfield BRZ - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Nurburgring · 10-17-2012, 08:33 AM

I was on a trip to Germany and went to the Nurburgring. One of the nice cars out there was this Lichtfield BRZ.

After that went to SPA-Francorchamps, and there it was again!
Shot with the famous Eau Rouge curve in the background.

Well, there were some other cars too

Oh and just FYI, if you happen to go to the Nurburgring, http://www.rentracecar.de/ has a GT86 rental since last week. It is a fun car to drive! (specially on decent tires).

bakerr6 · 10-17-2012, 08:40 AM

Nice pics. What part of Chile are you from? I was there taking classes back in January and February of 2011

Superhatch · 10-17-2012, 08:54 AM

I went to the Ring in March...wish I got to go to Spa as well! It's next on my list. Did you get to drive both tracks?

BioRage · 10-17-2012, 08:57 AM

Nice pics, thanks for posting

F1point4 · 10-17-2012, 08:59 AM

Lovely pictures mate

Superhatch · 10-17-2012, 09:01 AM

OT: http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/09/13/r...hfield-motors/

Review of that car.

I wasn't sure about the TSW Nurburg wheels before...now I'm sold.

Nurburgring · 10-17-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bakerr6

Nice pics. What part of Chile are you from? I was there taking classes back in January and February of 2011

Santiago. Hope you enjoyed it (even though summer here is too hot for my liking).

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Originally Posted by Superhatch

I went to the Ring in March...wish I got to go to Spa as well! It's next on my list. Did you get to drive both tracks?

I drove about 16 laps in the Nur in different cars. Be sure to check the official calendar to organize your trip, the track is not open every day to the public, and even when it is is just for a couple of hours.
In SPA only as a passenger, no rentals available. Lovely track, and is just 80 miles from the Nurburgring.

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Originally Posted by Superhatch

I wasn't sure about the TSW Nurburg wheels before...now I'm sold.

They look VERY nice on the car. However I recall TSW wheels used to be pretty heavy, not sure about these.

bakerr6 · 10-17-2012, 09:23 AM

Thanks I really enjoyed Chile. I visited 21 cities, and spent a week surfing in Pichilemu (stayed at the boat on the beach). Great country, and most people are friendly.

Those TSW wheels are semi-forged I believe, around 19lbs. each for 18s

Superhatch · 10-17-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nurburgring

They look VERY nice on the car. However I recall TSW wheels used to be pretty heavy, not sure about these.

These wheels, and a couple of other models from TSW have gotten a lightweight treatment.

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The Nurburgring is manufactured using a highly advanced production technique called rotary forging. The rim of the wheels is forged at high pressure while the wheel is spin at high speed. this alters the molecular structure and enhances the strength of the alloy. The benefit is a much lighter weight than a regular cast wheel. Most importantly, the weight saving is in the outer rim of the wheel which dramatically reduces rotational mass and enhances vehicle performance.

Nevermore · 10-17-2012, 09:55 AM

That orange GT3...

*Isn't biased at all*

Snoopyalien24 · 10-17-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Nurburgring

They look VERY nice on the car. However I recall TSW wheels used to be pretty heavy, not sure about these.

http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_nurburgring.php

17.55lbs the lightest

24.45lbs the heaviest

bucket · 10-17-2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nurburgring

I
Oh and just FYI, if you happen to go to the Nurburgring, http://www.rentracecar.de/ has a GT86 rental since last week. It is a fun car to drive! (specially on decent tires).

Ahhh, hell yeah. Need to give Theo a call and book a flight to Germany now. Did you get the "Welcome to Nurburgring intro lap"?

wheelhaus · 10-17-2012, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nurburgring

...Well, there were some other cars too

what is this??

Nurburgring · 10-17-2012, 11:50 PM

Links to pics fixed.
Bucket, I didn`t get that lap!! will have to go back and get it....

Now, non-BRZ content....

10-17-2012, 08:33 AM	#1
Nurburgring Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: S2000, AE86, RSV10000R, 911, EP91 Location: Chile Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Brief encounter with Lichtfield BRZ I was on a trip to Germany and went to the Nurburgring. One of the nice cars out there was this Lichtfield BRZ. After that went to SPA-Francorchamps, and there it was again! Shot with the famous Eau Rouge curve in the background. Well, there were some other cars too Oh and just FYI, if you happen to go to the Nurburgring, http://www.rentracecar.de/ has a GT86 rental since last week. It is a fun car to drive! (specially on decent tires). Last edited by Nurburgring; 10-17-2012 at 11:46 PM.

10-17-2012, 08:54 AM	#3
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I went to the Ring in March...wish I got to go to Spa as well! It's next on my list. Did you get to drive both tracks? __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

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10-17-2012, 09:01 AM	#6
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OT: http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/09/13/r...hfield-motors/ Review of that car. I wasn't sure about the TSW Nurburg wheels before...now I'm sold. __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

10-17-2012, 08:40 AM	#2
bakerr6 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 raven black fr-s Location: cincinnati, oh Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 503 Thanked 443 Times in 305 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice pics. What part of Chile are you from? I was there taking classes back in January and February of 2011

10-17-2012, 09:23 AM	#8
bakerr6 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 raven black fr-s Location: cincinnati, oh Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 503 Thanked 443 Times in 305 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks I really enjoyed Chile. I visited 21 cities, and spent a week surfing in Pichilemu (stayed at the boat on the beach). Great country, and most people are friendly. Those TSW wheels are semi-forged I believe, around 19lbs. each for 18s

10-17-2012, 09:55 AM	#10
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10-17-2012, 11:50 PM	#14
Nurburgring Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: S2000, AE86, RSV10000R, 911, EP91 Location: Chile Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Links to pics fixed. Bucket, I didn`t get that lap!! will have to go back and get it.... Now, non-BRZ content....

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