Toyota 86 D1GP Debut

[ichitaka05]

Can't wait for round 2 of D1GP. It's gonna be at Suzuka, so it'll be great!

Originally Posted by Droopy

I dont really like the sound of Max's car, and im a big fan of V8s (run a small block 350 in my 68 chevy pickup), I guess its manly that his doesnt have that deep rumble that im use to

IS-F's V8 & American V8 is totally different. Specially, Orido's V8 isn't 100%. In practice runs, engine went out again & had to pull the engine out again. I'm amazed that he even made it into Semifinal.

[Droopy]

love the sound of hibino's car

IS-F's V8 & American V8 is totally different. Specially, Orido's V8 isn't 100%. In practice runs, engine went out again & had to pull the engine out again. I'm amazed that he even made it into Semifinal.

thank you, I didnt know that because Ive been around the muscle world more than the import world. I know general things but I still dont know enough to say anything really.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Rampage

So far I count 3 86s put into walls while drifting or attempting to drift. Could this be an omen of what will happen when the public starts getting them? I just hope the drifter wannabees remember they paid 25K+ for their new toy and use their heads to drive safely on public roads.

I don't know that it has anything to do with the car as much as the aggressiveness of the drivers. If the Long Beach event was any indication, Pro Drifters, regardless of car, are always driving on the edge and run a 50/50 chance of scraping a wall regardless.

Like I said earlier in this thread, its good to have sponsors, because you can drive like that. Maybe 5% of the folks that pay their own money for this (or any) car are going to drive it that much at risk. I would think if it were a $15K car it would be more likely frankly.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I don't know that it has anything to do with the car as much as the aggressiveness of the drivers. If the Long Beach event was any indication, Pro Drifters, regardless of car, are always driving on the edge and run a 50/50 chance of scraping a wall regardless.

Like I said earlier in this thread, its good to have sponsors, because you can drive like that. Maybe 5% of the folks that pay their own money for this (or any) car are going to drive it that much at risk. I would think if it were a $15K car it would be more likely frankly.

Orido is paying out of his pocket.

Yeah, wheels, tires & several other parts are sponsored, but every crash he makes, he's fixing out of his pocket

[AVOturboworld]

Crashes happen in D1 in every single race and practice. Been to enough of them as a photographer (covered an entire season once) to witness that. It's not really a matter of driver skill, it's the fact that they need to get as close to the wall as possible to look good for the camera's/audience, combined with the nature of the event.

On Friday after the crash, Ross had to literally take a crossmember back to the AVO shop in Akishima, fix it and weld it back up, and get it back so that they could run on Saturday. Crazy stuff.

Honestly, the Droo-P driver is having to adjust to something he's not had on the AE86 - power. Lots and lots of it. When they asked for us to make 600whp, they probably were thinking they'd get 600whp that only appears on a dyno for one run, not the real thing. Once it was going, we had a hard time convincing the driver to go past 50% throttle during his initial practice runs (true story).

Going to be an interesting season!

Regards,

Paul Hansen
www.avoturboworld.com
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[yajin]

Originally Posted by f1ver

there's a V8 in this car?

They said they replaced FA20 w/ 5.0L V8 for IS-F.....not 86 anymore....

[Kids Heart]

What happened with Taniguchi in the HKS 86?

[R_E_L]

not surprised really, these are new cars that the crews have often been working on till the last minute. it takes time to adjust to the behavior of a new car/chassis. familiarity breeds confidence.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Kids Heart

What happened with Taniguchi in the HKS 86?

IDK, but he ran it w Altezza instead of 86... maybe HKS couldn't finish it on time

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Orido is paying out of his pocket.

Yeah, wheels, tires & several other parts are sponsored, but every crash he makes, he's fixing out of his pocket

No, I get that, its true with a lot of race teams. I guess I should have said its different when your livelihood depends on the aggressiveness of your driving. It's all part of making a living in a sport. You got to be willing to take risks, with your equipment and yourself.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

No, I get that, its true with a lot of race teams. I guess I should have said its different when your livelyhood depends on the aggressiveness of your driving. It's all part of making a living in a sport. You got to be willing to take risks, with your equipment and yourself.

Very true... only wish, I was part of that life lol

[yajin]

Originally Posted by Kids Heart

What happened with Taniguchi in the HKS 86?

Here is Taniguchi's HKS, but not 86...
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[JoeJoseJoseph]

Originally Posted by knoxviue

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What's the white car running with Orido's at 0:33??

[knoxviue]

Originally Posted by JoeJoseJoseph

What's the white car running with Orido's at 0:33??

I think it´s Toyota Mark X