Toyota to Unveil FT-86 Open Concept Convertible Next Month. Production Likely - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

srtblake · 01-31-2013, 09:04 PM

hmmmmm t-tops......

Ryuu0u · 01-31-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Convertible FR-S sounds like a chick car if engine output remains the same. As in, I expect to see many women driving them.

I wish people would stop using the chick car stamp on everything. I've seen more girls in a high school parking lot get out of Mustang GTs or Camaro SSs than anything else. Hell i know a girl who has a pretty sick nismo 370z. The label "chick car" has lost it's meaning today really.

dem00n · 01-31-2013, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryuu0u

I wish people would stop using the chick car stamp on everything. I've seen more girls in a high school parking lot get out of Mustang GTs or Camaro SSs than anything else. Hell i know a girl who has a pretty sick nismo 370z. The label "chick car" has lost it's meaning today really.

GSXR 600 is a chicks bike you know.

Do Boy · 01-31-2013, 09:19 PM

I like it. But I'll keep my solid top

oso_25 · 01-31-2013, 09:22 PM

All I can think of is.

TOP DOWN......TOP DOWN........SUMMER CAR!!!!

Gearhd79 · 01-31-2013, 09:26 PM

this is a great idea having a convertible version of the 86. Having owned a convertible for 2 years (before the FRS), I can understand how popular this could be. I also think that the convertible will be available here in the states. As for racing or autocross, the convetible would prob be heavier and not as well ballanced as the coupe.

zc06_kisstherain · 01-31-2013, 09:27 PM

since i had convertible experience, i couldnt stand wind noise on highway. glad i have coupe

OrbitalEllipses · 01-31-2013, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryuu0u

I wish people would stop using the chick car stamp on everything. I've seen more girls in a high school parking lot get out of Mustang GTs or Camaro SSs than anything else. Hell i know a girl who has a pretty sick nismo 370z. The label "chick car" has lost it's meaning today really.

Mustangs are most certainly chick cars. Break down how many you see driven by women vs by men and it should be apparent.

FRiSson · 01-31-2013, 09:33 PM

The convertible looks nice, but I just can't take convertible people seriously. They're a grand touring crowd, not true sports car people.

lazyluka · 01-31-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by FRiSson

The convertible looks nice, but I just can't take convertible people seriously. They're a grand touring crowd, not true sports car people.

MX5 and S2000 disagree.

beesmiff07 · 01-31-2013, 10:03 PM

So I take it that there wont be anything else really special to be put out since this is a big deal all in its own

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FRiSson · 01-31-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lazyluka

MX5 and S2000 disagree.

It's not the car but the people who tend to buy them.

SkitterSkotter · 01-31-2013, 10:12 PM

this makes sense, seems like the progression of most sports cars is the following:

> base coupe
> convertible
> update with +10ish hp
> track model
> swan song...Mazda did this and made a turbo mx5. If they ever do produce a turbo model of this car I expect it to come in 7 years right before the next generation (if there is one)

DeepHunta · 01-31-2013, 10:13 PM

I have a fear that this convertible will be heavier and less balanced than the hardtop one....

IF, and only IF, the convertible has the same chassis rigidity as the hardtop, same (or less weight) and more hp, then I will trade in my hardtop in a heartbeat!

Gladly pay $30k for it too!

01-31-2013, 09:04 PM	#15
srtblake Chrysler/jeep/dodge tech Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: FR-S driver Location: southside chicago Posts: 154 Thanks: 14 Thanked 73 Times in 39 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	hmmmmm t-tops...... __________________ False start member

01-31-2013, 10:12 PM	#27
SkitterSkotter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S (Hot Lava) Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 545 Thanks: 77 Thanked 349 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	this makes sense, seems like the progression of most sports cars is the following: > base coupe > convertible > update with +10ish hp > track model > swan song...Mazda did this and made a turbo mx5. If they ever do produce a turbo model of this car I expect it to come in 7 years right before the next generation (if there is one) __________________

01-31-2013, 10:13 PM	#28
DeepHunta Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: '05 Outback Wgn, '05 Lotus Elise Location: WA Posts: 543 Thanks: 21 Thanked 99 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have a fear that this convertible will be heavier and less balanced than the hardtop one.... IF, and only IF, the convertible has the same chassis rigidity as the hardtop, same (or less weight) and more hp, then I will trade in my hardtop in a heartbeat! Gladly pay $30k for it too! __________________ Proud ex-owner of GBS 6MT BRZ Limited. Pre-ordered on Feb-29-2012, got VIN on 5/19 with ETA 6/6, arrived early on 6/2, but still didn't pick it up until Jun-6-2012. Recently sold the Buuurz as of 4/21/2014

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01-31-2013, 09:26 PM	#20
Gearhd79 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 203 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	this is a great idea having a convertible version of the 86. Having owned a convertible for 2 years (before the FRS), I can understand how popular this could be. I also think that the convertible will be available here in the states. As for racing or autocross, the convetible would prob be heavier and not as well ballanced as the coupe.

01-31-2013, 09:33 PM	#23
FRiSson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S MT Location: New England Posts: 1,081 Thanks: 118 Thanked 483 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The convertible looks nice, but I just can't take convertible people seriously. They're a grand touring crowd, not true sports car people.

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beesmiff07 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Trailblazer Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 118 Thanks: 32 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So I take it that there wont be anything else really special to be put out since this is a big deal all in its own Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

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