TRD options and Badging?

[S2KtoFT86]

Originally Posted by NeXuS-GT

Honestly guys I would'nt like to see a TRD version of this car..

Because TRD is a joke. TRD parts are often rebadged product.

Here is an exemple for the last gen celica :

TRD springs = eibach
TRD shocks = kyb
TRD clutch = ACT
TRD Exaust = HKS

Well TRD stil make their stickers themself I think..

Hmm, interesting. Thanks for that info.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

Some of the best, hottest, and most desired performance parts for an AE86 came from TRD, not HKS and others like it.

TRD parts had the same, if not more, engineering, quality, and performance behind them as many of their aftermarket counterparts. Thats because Toyota openly raced the AE86 back in the 80's in its respective class. All of the engineering that went into those cars were made available to the public, for a steep price mind you, but they were of extremely high quality.

TRD wide-body is still the BEST looking, and functional, body upgrade for the AE86, imo. You find one its like striking an entire mountain of gold...all to yourself.

Seriously they're so expensive. Not only they're high quality stuff, but they're rare to come by. That's why it's so expensive too... but at the same time, that's what makes worth spending money and make me happy.

Originally Posted by NeXuS-GT

Honestly guys I would'nt like to see a TRD version of this car..

Because TRD is a joke. TRD parts are often rebadged product.

Here is an exemple for the last gen celica :

TRD springs = eibach
TRD shocks = kyb
TRD clutch = ACT
TRD Exaust = HKS

Well TRD stil make their stickers themself I think..

And that's surprising because? All the makers do that.
example:
STI shocks - KYB
STI exhaust - Bosal
STI Springs - Eibach

Same goes with some Mugen, Nismo. Even famous "Hand made" Ferrari use different company for parts (exhaust is made by Borla).

Those after market companies just sell the product to main company to use. After market companies make $, main companies make $, keep our warranties and HP/TQ gain so make us happy. Simple as that. Maybe negative part is main maker's parts are bit expensive then after market ones.

[Jordo!]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Seriously they're so expensive. Not only they're high quality stuff, but they're rare to come by. That's why it's so expensive too... but at the same time, that's what makes worth spending money and make me happy.



And that's surprising because? All the makers do that.
example:
STI shocks - KYB
STI exhaust - Bosal
STI Springs - Eibach

Same goes with some Mugen, Nismo. Even famous "Hand made" Ferrari use different company for parts (exhaust is made by Borla).

Those after market companies just sell the product to main company to use. After market companies make $, main companies make $, keep our warranties and HP/TQ gain so make us happy. Simple as that. Maybe negative part is main maker's parts are bit expensive then after market ones.

Yep.

For me, the main advantages are no voiding of warranty (or less likely) and you have at least some confidence that the car manufacturer acually did some testing to ensure that the parts will work with the vehicle.

[4agze]

Originally Posted by NeXuS-GT

Honestly guys I would'nt like to see a TRD version of this car..

Because TRD is a joke. TRD parts are often rebadged product.

Here is an exemple for the last gen celica :

TRD springs = eibach
TRD shocks = kyb
TRD clutch = ACT
TRD Exaust = HKS

Well TRD stil make their stickers themself I think..

problem is your stuck in the main stream celica street products, the toyota celica ZZT230 chassis was never as strong as the ST205 GT4 chassis that was used in WRC now if you have GT4 im sure you'll find TRD parts more for track use than street.
now if you open your mind and search more beyond celica parts you'll find TRD has a street & race parts like

TRD 4 piston calipers


TRD full bucket seats by recaro


TRD LSD 2way LSD (same on my AE86)


TRD 4age head (Oversize, 32.0mm, Intake & Oversize, 27.5mm, Exhaust) w/ TRD valve springs, o yeah you can still order this

TRD close gears ratio for AE86 T50
1st.-2.341
2nd.-1.607
3rd.-1.195
5th.-0.886
or
1st.-2.630
2nd.-1.891
3rd.-1.384
5th.-0.861


TRD short shifter


TRD cam shaft
Duration: 272 / Lift: 7.50mm, Exhaust/Intake
Duration: 300 / Lift: 7.50mm, Exhaust/Intake
Duration: 304 / Lift: 7.50mm, Exhaust/Intake


TRD dry sump oil pan 4age


streets
TRD Defi gauge


TRD tokico (same one I have back then)


I can go on and on what TRD have from rally to street but dont mean that they dont have it in canada dont mean it dont exists. but remember the inhouse performance parts are more expensive strictly for racing not streets thats why you dont see them.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by 4agze

TRD 4 piston calipers


TRD full bucket seats by recaro

In real life, I have seen the 4 pot calipers before... but man, I haven't seen the full bucket seats before. Looks awesome. I want to sit in one to feel it they feel.

[S2KtoFT86]

Those seats look good but I bet they feel like utter shit.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by S2KtoFT86

Those seats look good but I bet they feel like utter shit.

Really, why? I have sat in few full bucket seats and I didn't mind (Sparco, Corbeau, fake Bride & Recaro).

[S2KtoFT86]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Really, why? I have sat in few full bucket seats and I didn't mind (Sparco, Corbeau, fake Bride & Recaro).

No lumbar support at all. I sat in a Ferrari 550 Maranello that we had in our shop the other day, which had seats from the factory like this and it was highly uncomfortable, even sitting all the way back in the seat.

I plan on making some custom seats at work for this thing when it releases, unless they have some I can test "sit" in at the Yota dealer.

[zigzagz94]

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Yep.

For me, the main advantages are no voiding of warranty (or less likely) and you have at least some confidence that the car manufacturer acually did some testing to ensure that the parts will work with the vehicle.

I agree and would gladly pay more to keep the warranty plus TRD usually makes quality parts.

[4agze]

Originally Posted by S2KtoFT86

No lumbar support at all. I sat in a Ferrari 550 Maranello that we had in our shop the other day, which had seats from the factory like this and it was highly uncomfortable, even sitting all the way back in the seat.

I plan on making some custom seats at work for this thing when it releases, unless they have some I can test "sit" in at the Yota dealer.

a full bucket seat was never ment to be on streets and long driving, no lumbar support cuz you'll need to tune it your self by the use of tuning padds. all human body's are shaped differently so they can't make a full bucket seat thts one size fits all.


personally the logest time i've sat on a bucket seat is 2hrs thats it more than that i cant.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by 4agze

a full bucket seat was never ment to be on streets and long driving, no lumbar support cuz you'll need to tune it your self by the use of tuning padds. all human body's are shaped differently so they can't make a full bucket seat thts one size fits all.


personally the logest time i've sat on a bucket seat is 2hrs thats it more than that i cant.

Yes, some ppl has 3 legs and 4 arms. j/k, but yeah pads does fit you nicely in the seat.

2 hrs? I didn't drive, but I slept in the Sparco full bucket seats for 4 & 1/2 hrs. I didn't have any problem.

[OldSkoolToys]

they need to bring back the hand-pump lumbar support that was in the AE86.

[MR2fan]

DROOL

[S2KtoFT86]

Originally Posted by 4agze

a full bucket seat was never ment to be on streets and long driving, no lumbar support cuz you'll need to tune it your self by the use of tuning padds. all human body's are shaped differently so they can't make a full bucket seat thts one size fits all.


personally the logest time i've sat on a bucket seat is 2hrs thats it more than that i cant.

Maybe not aftermarket buckets but my S seats are incredibly comfortable for a bucket seat. Hell, I may just have a bad back. The only aftermarkets I would buy are the ASM Recaros. Those are incredible seats and very comfortable. Also glad for that info about the pads. I didn't know that. Thanks.