Dashti187's "Orange" Eighty Sex

[dashti187]

So finally my 86 was delivered today! As far as the showroom claim, it's the first one to leave the showroom floor.. I was very excited to see it in natural lights..It even looks much prettier than i thought it would..

This is a middle east version of the Toyota 86, has some extra add-ons like a chrome bezel over the exhaust and twin canrads in the c pillar. some other touches here and there. Also has the subaru version engine the JAxxx instead of the UExxx.. which some claim has a 3 hp bump (not really sure).

Initial Feedback: White color was my fav choice, But orange was my choice due to it being a fully loaded version, When i saw the orange in natural street lights, I was blown away. It looks fantastic and demonstrates the curves very nicely.

The car looks very beefy on the road, something like a cross between a supra an LFA, ofcorse a miniature version.

from inside, the seating position is very nice, the driver sits low, within reach to everything you need, enough leg room for a big guy like me also head room.

the sound system and nav is not bad at all, the sound is not as good as my ex bimmer or range rover, but much better than my evo or c5 corvette.

the nav is an SD card featured, also comes witha cable for your usb connection (ipod + charging) and an Aux.

The drive:
I didn't floor it at all, specially being fresh, the guy at the dealer told me not to rev it across 2.5 - 3k rpm, but I have to say the throttle is absolutely responsive. Something i wasnt expecting at all. Once you kick down a bit, you can hear the boxer engines sound in the cabin, which is a lovely and lively feeling.

the steering and the stability is where you can immediately feel the edge in the 86. The steering is razor sharp, the turn angle is minimized and very accurate, turns are taken in easy and sharp.

The ride feel is a bit bumpy, not to the point being annoying, but more like an evo or an sti would feel. I swore that on multiple turns, I just want to turn off the traction control and slam the throttle, I would easily imagine an immediate tail out. But again, I didn't ( for now )!

Over all, I think my money was put in the right place, and I know that with few months down the road, this car will be a very big hit with after market parts flooding the net, It would be a bliss to customize it especially with the beautiful looks and the fine interior it accommodates.

For the cons (and trying not to be biased as an owner): I would've loved it a sun roof would've been available, and some on steering control for the audio. Also knowing that the front fenders are literally hollow ( to shave off weight) safety is also a concern if god forbid in case of collision.
Also a little bit of more power, I would say a 50 - 80 more hp would've made the car the ultimate driving / drifting machine in its ballpark.


Here are two pics during the delivery.

[Lonewolf]

I'm jealous of the headlights! Thanks for the pics!

[Billy2224]

fuuarrr!! Now finally a 86 on here! Im sick of seing these cheap FR-S'. Really nice car, we finally get the 86 here in Australia next week, too bad we don't get all your extras though.

Hows the back seat room?

[Bahraini86]

Welcome onboard buddy.... I'm so jealous :p

[WingsofWar]

Congrats! looks real good!

for some reason is has more presence as a Toyota vs as a Scion

[dashti187]

Originally Posted by Billy2224

fuuarrr!! Now finally a 86 on here! Im sick of seing these cheap FR-S'. Really nice car, we finally get the 86 here in Australia next week, too bad we don't get all your extras though.

Hows the back seat room?

The back is honestly small, hardly holds two toddlers or a gym bag/laptop bag etc.. Something like an Audi TT

[dashti187]

Originally Posted by Bahraini86

Welcome onboard buddy.... I'm so jealous :p

Thanks bro.. Glad to see you around

[fernan2]

<3 the color.

[russv]

The twin canards on the c pillar are interesting. Is that standard. Exhausts seem bigger than my FRS. Cool color.

[bestwheelbase]

Originally Posted by russv

The twin canards on the c pillar are interesting. Is that standard. Exhausts seem bigger than my FRS. Cool color.

US spec tailpipes are smaller than in other markets.

[bestwheelbase]

dashti, Congrats! Share more photos as you put miles on the car. I love seeing the cars in different landscapes and country-sides.

[dashti187]

Originally Posted by russv

The twin canards on the c pillar are interesting. Is that standard. Exhausts seem bigger than my FRS. Cool color.

Yes they are standard..

[carbonBLUE]

Originally Posted by Billy2224

fuuarrr!! Now finally a 86 on here! Im sick of seing these cheap FR-S'. Really nice car, we finally get the 86 here in Australia next week, too bad we don't get all your extras though.

Hows the back seat room?

cheap FR-S? lol jk i wish we had the toyota ver here, i would have scooped that up just for the badge alone , we dont really have the choice here, we all wish it were a toyota badged car

[earthsscum]

I agree with you on having some steering wheel controls. Thats my number 1 complaint. My dealer told me to keep it below 4k for the break in period. Congrats and is the color is insane that orange really pops out.