Tada-tuned Toyota 86 prototype review - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mim · 08-09-2013, 07:22 AM

Upgrades include new forged alloy wheels from BBS, which measure 18x7.5 inches and are shod with staggered width 215-millimeter front and 225-millimeter rear Dunlop Direzza R-spec tires. Non-adjustable Sachs dampers were also fitted at all four corners. The upgrades are aimed at improving the car’s cornering stability while also improving its looks.

Tada-tuned Toyota 86 prototype review

There is only one thing missing from the Toyota 86 and that's supercar levels of grip.

The Japanese car maker's affordable coupe has been a sell-out success because of that element, offering cheap thrills without heroic skills.

But that is about to change.

The car's chief engineer, Tetsuya Tada, has developed a handling option upgrade that elevates the 86's level of grip without ruining its fun-to-drive character.

The modifications include a set of larger 18-inch forged alloy BBS wheels fitted with specially developed Dunlop Direzza tyres and revised damper settings.

Tada says there is no firm timing on when the handling upgrade will make it to production, nor whether it will be fitted to the range-topping GTS or an additional track focused flagship model.

"The upgrade is ready for production," he told Drive while in Australia for a Toyota event to celebrate the car being on sale for a year.

"But it is now up to the commercial [marketing division] as to when it will be released."

While the changes aren't drastic, they do alter the character of the car at varying degrees depending on how hard it is driven.

The revised damping actually improves the ride comfort at normal speeds as it soaks up big bumps with more body control.

The brilliant electric steering also feels slightly more responsive with the sharper settings. But it's when you really push it hard that the new lighter wheels and stickier tyres - branded with the 86 logo on the sidewall -comes into their own.

It turns in harder, holds more mid corner speed and has better traction under hard acceleration. It can still be provoked into gentle tail slides but it all happens at much higher speeds than the regular set-up.

The improved suspension settings also play a much greater role as it reaches the limit of adhesion too. There is less body roll and pitch, which helps give it a more neutral handling balance, and the better bump absorption means it doesn't lose traction as easily on rough surfaces or mid-corner irregularities.

The 2.0-litre boxer four cylinder has remained untouched though, maintaining its 147kW/205Nm maximum outputs.

Source - http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/t...809-2rmvg.html

This isn't really news as we heard it towards the end of last year, as was reported on our site, but I guess its nice to know that it's still on the radar. Doesn't quite sound like the "Factory Tuned" kit mentioned last year though?

Sounds like it might be offered as a performance pack single tick box type option at some stage. I must admit those wheels look rather good and I like the sound of better dampening given how crap our roads are here in Australia.

brillo · 08-09-2013, 07:50 AM

Notice the 86 on the tires?

Enraged21 · 08-09-2013, 07:53 AM

But will this come to U.S Markets since we are branded under the "mono-spec" Scion?

@Art_Mighty · 08-09-2013, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enraged21

But will this come to U.S Markets since we are branded under the "mono-spec" Scion?

Rampage · 08-09-2013, 08:07 AM

I saw those "86" branded Direzza on another post or a video and wondered what they were all about. I guess now I know.

I do not know how Toyota can bring this package to the US under Scion's current marketing strategy but they need to figure it out.

DarkSunrise · 08-09-2013, 08:41 AM

This was sort of pre-empted already by Edmunds pulling 1.00 g skidpad and 70+ mph slalom on a stock FR-S with AD08's. Lots of people have been throwing proper summer tires on this car with good results. I guess it's nice this is being offered as a factory package, but Toyota's a bit late.

ZionsWrath · 08-09-2013, 08:51 AM

Finally, something to silence all the VS thread spammers "IF THEY HAD THE SAME RUBBER..."

Can't wait

supramkivtt2jz · 08-09-2013, 09:06 AM

LOL. Damn they've worn down the outside edges on the Direzza's.

And for anyone wondering, theyre 215/40-18 Direzza's. Ya know... Just in case anyone wants to replicate the package on the cheap.

Luis_GT · 08-09-2013, 09:24 AM

THOSE BBS!!! I WANT!!!

dem00n · 08-09-2013, 09:30 AM

America?

Please?

thill · 08-09-2013, 09:35 AM

Man, those are nice. I could really throw people off with some Toyoya rims on my BRZ...

This really needs to come to the States.

Turbowned · 08-09-2013, 09:42 AM

That's cool, I already have a wheel/tire/damper upgrade thank you very much! And I still have my stockers for when I want to go back to sliding around for fun

DarthNads · 08-09-2013, 10:49 AM

Never thought they'd try to improve handling even further... XD

But, those rims... DO WANT.

Wonder if they'd go nicely with the TRD Springs?

TRD-X · 08-09-2013, 11:29 AM

Those wheels are to busy looking for my taste.

What happen to basic five spoke wheels..??

08-09-2013, 07:22 AM	#1
Mim Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: MY11 Maxima 350st, MY15 BRZ Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 534 Thanks: 304 Thanked 342 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Tada-tuned Toyota 86 prototype review Upgrades include new forged alloy wheels from BBS, which measure 18x7.5 inches and are shod with staggered width 215-millimeter front and 225-millimeter rear Dunlop Direzza R-spec tires. Non-adjustable Sachs dampers were also fitted at all four corners. The upgrades are aimed at improving the car’s cornering stability while also improving its looks. Tada-tuned Toyota 86 prototype review There is only one thing missing from the Toyota 86 and that's supercar levels of grip. The Japanese car maker's affordable coupe has been a sell-out success because of that element, offering cheap thrills without heroic skills. But that is about to change. The car's chief engineer, Tetsuya Tada, has developed a handling option upgrade that elevates the 86's level of grip without ruining its fun-to-drive character. The modifications include a set of larger 18-inch forged alloy BBS wheels fitted with specially developed Dunlop Direzza tyres and revised damper settings. Tada says there is no firm timing on when the handling upgrade will make it to production, nor whether it will be fitted to the range-topping GTS or an additional track focused flagship model. "The upgrade is ready for production," he told Drive while in Australia for a Toyota event to celebrate the car being on sale for a year. "But it is now up to the commercial [marketing division] as to when it will be released." While the changes aren't drastic, they do alter the character of the car at varying degrees depending on how hard it is driven. The revised damping actually improves the ride comfort at normal speeds as it soaks up big bumps with more body control. The brilliant electric steering also feels slightly more responsive with the sharper settings. But it's when you really push it hard that the new lighter wheels and stickier tyres - branded with the 86 logo on the sidewall -comes into their own. It turns in harder, holds more mid corner speed and has better traction under hard acceleration. It can still be provoked into gentle tail slides but it all happens at much higher speeds than the regular set-up. The improved suspension settings also play a much greater role as it reaches the limit of adhesion too. There is less body roll and pitch, which helps give it a more neutral handling balance, and the better bump absorption means it doesn't lose traction as easily on rough surfaces or mid-corner irregularities. The 2.0-litre boxer four cylinder has remained untouched though, maintaining its 147kW/205Nm maximum outputs. Source - http://smh.drive.com.au/motor-news/t...809-2rmvg.html This isn't really news as we heard it towards the end of last year, as was reported on our site, but I guess its nice to know that it's still on the radar. Doesn't quite sound like the "Factory Tuned" kit mentioned last year though? Sounds like it might be offered as a performance pack single tick box type option at some stage. I must admit those wheels look rather good and I like the sound of better dampening given how crap our roads are here in Australia. Last edited by Mim; 08-16-2013 at 06:39 PM. Reason: Changed link path for pic's.

08-09-2013, 07:50 AM	#2
brillo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 506 Thanks: 18 Thanked 77 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Notice the 86 on the tires? __________________ 2013 Firestorm FR-S, MTX, build date 1/13.

08-09-2013, 08:07 AM	#5
Rampage Senior Member/Old Fanboi Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2000 2ZZ-GE MR2 Spyder HT Location: Back home in Ohio now Posts: 2,446 Thanks: 1,931 Thanked 2,014 Times in 915 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I saw those "86" branded Direzza on another post or a video and wondered what they were all about. I guess now I know. I do not know how Toyota can bring this package to the US under Scion's current marketing strategy but they need to figure it out. __________________ So many modders have more cents than sense!

08-09-2013, 08:41 AM	#6
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	This was sort of pre-empted already by Edmunds pulling 1.00 g skidpad and 70+ mph slalom on a stock FR-S with AD08's. Lots of people have been throwing proper summer tires on this car with good results. I guess it's nice this is being offered as a factory package, but Toyota's a bit late. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

08-09-2013, 09:30 AM	#10
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Enraged21 #RememberTheBuster Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Firestorm FRS MT Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 597 Thanks: 637 Thanked 154 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	But will this come to U.S Markets since we are branded under the "mono-spec" Scion?

08-09-2013, 08:51 AM	#7
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Finally, something to silence all the VS thread spammers "IF THEY HAD THE SAME RUBBER..." Can't wait

08-09-2013, 09:24 AM	#9
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08-09-2013, 09:35 AM	#11
thill Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2020 SS1LE (previous 13 BRZ owner) Location: North Pole Posts: 2,753 Thanks: 328 Thanked 1,463 Times in 802 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Man, those are nice. I could really throw people off with some Toyoya rims on my BRZ... This really needs to come to the States.

08-09-2013, 10:49 AM	#13
DarthNads Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: 2003 Mazda Protege 5 limited Location: Okanagan, BC Posts: 146 Thanks: 304 Thanked 38 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Never thought they'd try to improve handling even further... XD But, those rims... DO WANT. Wonder if they'd go nicely with the TRD Springs?

08-09-2013, 11:29 AM	#14
TRD-X Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Da-Big Banana Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,199 Thanks: 1,311 Thanked 955 Times in 534 Posts Mentioned: 24 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Those wheels are to busy looking for my taste. What happen to basic five spoke wheels..?? __________________ Supratwins/TRD-X aka Jim Gone to a higher plane of existence!

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