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OldSkoolToys · 02-11-2010, 05:54 PM

I have a new test for Lexus. Take the LF-A annnndddddddd make it about $325,000 cheaper.

aka: a cheaper LS-F coupe.

Jordo! · 02-11-2010, 06:51 PM

All of these concept cars (i.e., FT-HS, FT-86, MR2) look very similar to me. They differ, ever so slightly, by hood overhang and front fascia...

Whatever finally comes out will still be as good or disapointing as it was ever going to be, so I am not particularly concerned...

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

I have a new test for Lexus. Take the LF-A annnndddddddd make it about $325,000 cheaper.

aka: a cheaper LS-F coupe.

^^^ This is a very good idea...

SLeRoux92 · 02-12-2010, 08:47 AM

looks like a smiling miata :|

Nemesis · 02-12-2010, 10:25 AM

Here is what the guy said about his contact with ED2.

Ok ok... Since I am running behind with things at work here is what he sent me from ED2...

Quote:
i have no idea this is first time I heard this . if its true i am sincerely
sorry as toyota had no risk in going this direction.in my opinion as
everybody liked it.

well lets hope in best .
So we cant really deny the rumors... But I think pretty much all design firms work on one project and then move on to the next. They don't really sit around on one project.

Sounds like even the designers are in the dark to corporate's final decisions. Still, the majority of people say this is BS. Sorry that this wasn't conclusive guys...

Doty0588 · 02-12-2010, 10:34 AM

....well thanks for the info, it just seems to me, that if at this point there is this much oposition to this design that toyota would scrap it. If toyota trolls these forums or is in tune to the community at all you'd have to think that this would get their attention.

vh_supra26 · 02-12-2010, 03:58 PM

I think everyone should email Toyota at toyota_cares@toyota.com and express your opinions and thoughts. A lot of cars from the Calty designed center looks like shit. I would hate for the FT-86 to turn out looking like crappy.

Infernal · 02-12-2010, 04:23 PM

Damn the calty stuff does suck - i needed to register and say that!

I know the platform is the important part of the car but the looks do really help... With some luck the production version stays pretty close to the ED-2 Design and i'll be v. happy

Axel · 02-12-2010, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rome

Looks like this is a clearer version of the Calty Design found it on Motor Trends site under "Toyota MR2 Revival" Still like the ER Concept but this will still do.

that MR2 hybrid render also looks a lot like the Calty FT-HS as shown on the Road & Track February 2007 cover ...

S2KtoFT86 · 02-12-2010, 07:03 PM

^^ Not bad. Looks like an LF-A front though. The wheels look horrible imo too.

Lexicon101 · 02-13-2010, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

I would.

That car is much larger than what the FT-86 is supposed to be. Completely contradicts the design direction.

Meh. Maybe you're right. I was just thinking that the profile of that car looked nice. Now that I look at it, it really doesn't make sense with the whole idea of the car..

vh_supra26 · 02-13-2010, 02:48 AM

I'm still hoping that Toyota will make the FT-HS.

fernan2 · 02-13-2010, 10:26 AM

im sure that the ft-86 design is the final concept, they probably do minor changes.

Slide · 02-15-2010, 12:18 AM

yeh why would they present it to the world then to change in a month or so later even thought it got great reviews from everyone and postivie feed back.

Nemesis · 02-15-2010, 09:50 AM

It's important that everyone get a chance to state their opinion, whether it's repetative or not. Free Trade is majority rule. It's important that toyota be able to see how many people want certain things when they scan these sites.

02-12-2010, 10:25 AM	#102
Nemesis H. Badger Cares About Him Join Date: Jan 2010 Drives: BMW 335i coupe w/ man.6 spd Location: US Posts: 146 Thanks: 6 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got nuttin! Here is what the guy said about his contact with ED2. Ok ok... Since I am running behind with things at work here is what he sent me from ED2... Quote: i have no idea this is first time I heard this . if its true i am sincerely sorry as toyota had no risk in going this direction.in my opinion as everybody liked it. well lets hope in best . So we cant really deny the rumors... But I think pretty much all design firms work on one project and then move on to the next. They don't really sit around on one project. Sounds like even the designers are in the dark to corporate's final decisions. Still, the majority of people say this is BS. Sorry that this wasn't conclusive guys...

02-12-2010, 10:34 AM	#103
Doty0588 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '00 GC6 Location: 530/850 Posts: 257 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	....well thanks for the info, it just seems to me, that if at this point there is this much oposition to this design that toyota would scrap it. If toyota trolls these forums or is in tune to the community at all you'd have to think that this would get their attention. Last edited by Doty0588; 02-12-2010 at 10:48 AM.

02-12-2010, 07:03 PM	#107
S2KtoFT86 Resident Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2022 WR BRZ Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 1,116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^^ Not bad. Looks like an LF-A front though. The wheels look horrible imo too. __________________ Gavin

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SLeRoux92 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Drives: 2005 Nissan Xterra Location: Largo, FL Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	looks like a smiling miata :\|

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vh_supra26 Site Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: Supra Location: Houston Posts: 2,795 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 2,182 Times in 965 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I think everyone should email Toyota at toyota_cares@toyota.com and express your opinions and thoughts. A lot of cars from the Calty designed center looks like shit. I would hate for the FT-86 to turn out looking like crappy.

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Infernal NO FI?! (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: BMW e92 330D Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 362 Thanks: 34 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Damn the calty stuff does suck - i needed to register and say that! I know the platform is the important part of the car but the looks do really help... With some luck the production version stays pretty close to the ED-2 Design and i'll be v. happy

02-13-2010, 02:48 AM	#109
vh_supra26 Site Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: Supra Location: Houston Posts: 2,795 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 2,182 Times in 965 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'm still hoping that Toyota will make the FT-HS.

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fernan2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Drives: Wrx Location: puerto rico Posts: 374 Thanks: 49 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	im sure that the ft-86 design is the final concept, they probably do minor changes.

02-15-2010, 12:18 AM	#111
Slide Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: Toyota Aristo Location: Brisbane,Aust Posts: 796 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yeh why would they present it to the world then to change in a month or so later even thought it got great reviews from everyone and postivie feed back.

02-15-2010, 09:50 AM	#112
Nemesis H. Badger Cares About Him Join Date: Jan 2010 Drives: BMW 335i coupe w/ man.6 spd Location: US Posts: 146 Thanks: 6 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's important that everyone get a chance to state their opinion, whether it's repetative or not. Free Trade is majority rule. It's important that toyota be able to see how many people want certain things when they scan these sites.

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