|
Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum The place to start for the Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 | GT86 |
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
![]() |
#15 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Drives: BRZ Yellow, 2019 Ranger, 2011 Evora
Location: Dallas
Posts: 1,690
Thanks: 352
Thanked 1,478 Times in 773 Posts
Mentioned: 14 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
Thank you wheel diameter means nothing. Tire diameter is what you need to know.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Drives: 2015 Scion FRS
Location: Oregon
Posts: 137
Thanks: 100
Thanked 107 Times in 56 Posts
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Did they measure an 86 with the trd lowering springs? If that's the case then I would imagine that would bring the numbers a lot closer to equal.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
Dismember
Join Date: Mar 2013
Drives: 2013 Red Scion FR-S
Location: Castro Valley
Posts: 5,558
Thanks: 2,152
Thanked 3,999 Times in 2,155 Posts
Mentioned: 43 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
I remember a reference to Tadasan saying that he wanted the 86 lowered about an inch but others made it higher. So it was designed to be lowered some.
__________________
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Drives: 2002 VX Commodore SS LS1 Auto
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2,203
Thanks: 500
Thanked 2,185 Times in 1,111 Posts
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
The marketing was spot on though. Opinions may vary
__________________
Disclaimer: This post represents the official views of the voices in my head at the time of posting.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133311 I'm only here for the biscuits |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Drives: BRZ 2018
Location: California
Posts: 119
Thanks: 116
Thanked 65 Times in 38 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Centre of gravity and front/rear weight ratio are not the whole truth, if measured without the driver. Other factors affecting these figures are the level of fuel and the suspension spring rate.
Conducting an endless argument about a 5mm difference in the static, unloaded centre of gravity seems futile. Perhaps the time may be better spent taking the Toybaru out for a spin and appreciate the great handling afforded by its very, very low centre of gravity? |
![]() |
![]() |
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Yoniyama For This Useful Post: | Ultramaroon (06-24-2019), why? (06-22-2019) |
![]() |
#20 | |
Rice King
Join Date: Jul 2017
Drives: '19 FWD master race CTR
Location: The land of the North
Posts: 2,887
Thanks: 1,079
Thanked 2,001 Times in 1,203 Posts
Mentioned: 25 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
__________________
Glorious Honda.
Know my 5x120 GREATNESS PEASANTS. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to Jordanwolf For This Useful Post: | soundman98 (06-22-2019), Spuds (06-23-2019) |
![]() |
#21 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Drives: BANNED FOR TELLING THE TRUTH
Location: MODS ARE ON A POWER TRIP
Posts: 3,447
Thanks: 7,830
Thanked 3,022 Times in 1,409 Posts
Mentioned: 38 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to funwheeldrive For This Useful Post: | Jordanwolf (06-22-2019), Ultramaroon (06-24-2019) |
![]() |
#22 |
Only happy when it rains.
Join Date: Feb 2013
Drives: series.blue
Location: Harnett county NC
Posts: 1,995
Thanks: 5,698
Thanked 1,263 Times in 749 Posts
Mentioned: 25 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Car and Driver loves to do these things, but then not say there are multiple ways to measure such things, and that doesn't include whether the vehicle was totally empty of fluids or totally full, etc. There are so many little details than can change this stuff.
|
![]() |
![]() |
The Following User Says Thank You to why? For This Useful Post: | soundman98 (06-22-2019) |
![]() |
#23 |
ProCrastinationConsultant
Join Date: Sep 2013
Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB
Location: chicago-ish
Posts: 11,330
Thanks: 35,240
Thanked 13,675 Times in 6,782 Posts
Mentioned: 98 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Supra sucks. Shoulda bought a civic.
__________________
"The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Drives: TBA
Location: FL350
Posts: 943
Thanks: 814
Thanked 1,123 Times in 586 Posts
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
Car & Driver wants to generate controversy to grab more eyeballs and sell more ads. They'll need the revenue if Toyota's legal team fires back and/or pulls advertising from Hearst publications. Let's let this play out. Toyota will have to respond, Supra is their halo car and this attack comes prior to release in their biggest market. I predict a CYA retraction from C&D soon, they'd be insane to double down. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
The Following User Says Thank You to Atmo For This Useful Post: | why? (06-24-2019) |
![]() |
#25 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Drives: Black BRZ
Location: Canada
Posts: 226
Thanks: 95
Thanked 112 Times in 69 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
I totally understand they couldn't start developing one from scratch due to R&D investment required, but they should've just left the poor Supra name alone. If you can't do it right, just leave it alone. No harm in collaborating with BMW, just leave the Supra name out of it because this simply isn't one... |
|
![]() |
![]() |
The Following User Says Thank You to WC-BRZ For This Useful Post: | Adam_L (06-22-2019) |
![]() |
#26 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Drives: FR-S
Location: Houston
Posts: 1,058
Thanks: 464
Thanked 821 Times in 415 Posts
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
C&D can show their work - something Toyota hasn't done. At absolute best/worst, Toyota will put out how they arrived at their number which might show their claim is factually accurate even if not practically. Similar to those recent Chevy ads where they claimed they were more reliable than Camry and Accord (and it turned out it was based on a limited sampling of one model year three years into ownership). If Toyota responds with their work, C&D will happily report that as well, probably with a rebuttal. They don't need to take anything back. And let's be honest, I didn't believe Toyota on this particular tidbit either. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
The Following User Says Thank You to Dake For This Useful Post: | Spuds (06-23-2019) |
![]() |
#27 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Drives: Black BRZ
Location: Canada
Posts: 226
Thanks: 95
Thanked 112 Times in 69 Posts
Mentioned: 1 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to WC-BRZ For This Useful Post: |
![]() |
#28 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Drives: TBA
Location: FL350
Posts: 943
Thanks: 814
Thanked 1,123 Times in 586 Posts
Mentioned: 3 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
|
Quote:
http://www.longacreracing.com/techni...spx?item=42586 Until both cars are tested after identical prep on the same rig, I'll trust Toyota's claim. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
The Following User Says Thank You to Atmo For This Useful Post: | Dake (06-22-2019) |
|
|
![]() |
|
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Center of Gravity Difference Manual/AT | makesdrivingfunagain | Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing | 14 | 05-24-2016 01:02 PM |
Center of Gravity Location | RMP | Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing | 27 | 04-10-2015 03:34 PM |
Titan Supra Competes at Texas Invitational - Supra is still competitive Video | Titanmotorsports | Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] | 0 | 05-20-2014 11:53 AM |
any vendors sell just the driver side knee pad (center console) | tracerit | Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) | 1 | 05-19-2013 01:02 AM |