FT-86 Club Forums

[Siriusly.Andrew]

I've been a member here for 1 year

I'm not sure exactly when the forum started but I don't think it was much earlier than when I joined.

Looking back, we haven't really learned much since the forum first opened lol. We still figure its the same RWD 2.0L Boxer powered sports car. Its kinda crazy.

what do you guys think / remember from when you joined here?

[4agze]

yeah i joined oct also, found it from autoblog. i only meet one member thou

[toper]

im saw this forum and learned about FT-86 two months ago but just joined last week.. I'll be here from time to time to check on news and updates until the release date.. i'll then decide if i'll go with FT-86 or the next-gen evo

[Calais]

i saw this forum around in november december of last year and decided to join in january and since then ive been able to TOUCH the g-sports version
and cant wait for the day i get to do this in it

[Siriusly.Andrew]

very nice. I haven't seen one with my own two eyes yet. Just staring at the photos everyone has taken :P

[ichitaka05]

iirc this site was started on Oct of last year, so Oct '09 is the earliest.

As for the spec and info, you're right. There haven't been much detail on it... BUT we some of our member here have seen the car in person or even touch it. It's kinda upsetting not to get any official info, but o'well I'm already happy w current chassis design. I'm just hoping that wheels gonna be 17" instead of 19" and keep the 4/2 brake for higher model, just like Impreza (2.5i, wrx, gt, STI).

[Siriusly.Andrew]

yeah, I'm slightly jealous of a few of the members who got the opportunity to reach out and touch something so awesome lol.

You'd kind of figure you'd get more info in the year and some the forum has been operating but I guess Toyota is on the hush. Though I will agree, I'm happy with the current chassis design.

19" wheels are a bit to big, I don't like the idea of buying new tires for a 19" rim. 17" is acceptable. Smaller would be just as fine too lol.

So are you back from Japan, or are you just catching up?

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Siriusly.Andrew

yeah, I'm slightly jealous of a few of the members who got the opportunity to reach out and touch something so awesome lol.

You'd kind of figure you'd get more info in the year and some the forum has been operating but I guess Toyota is on the hush. Though I will agree, I'm happy with the current chassis design.

19" wheels are a bit to big, I don't like the idea of buying new tires for a 19" rim. 17" is acceptable. Smaller would be just as fine too lol.

So are you back from Japan, or are you just catching up?

No, I'm still in Japan, southern part (Okinawa & Kyushu), so they don't have FT-86c around I'll be back from Japan mid of this month.

As for any info on this car on car mag here, there isn't much big or new info on FT86. It's same old info and old interview from Mr. Tada.

[Siriusly.Andrew]

so basically going to the source didn't help uncover any of the mystery. Kudos for checking it out for us though!

Hope you're enjoying your trip! Bring me back something nice (Pics will be suffice).

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

No, I'm still in Japan, southern part (Okinawa & Kyushu), so they don't have FT-86c around I'll be back from Japan mid of this month.

As for any info on this car on car mag here, there isn't much big or new info on FT86. It's same old info and old interview from Mr. Tada.

Visit Autopolis?

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Dimman

Visit Autopolis?

I wanna go there... but see how it goes. I pray that, my cousin will let me borrow his car and let me race in the track or at least visit there when they have some events, before I leave.

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

I wanna go there... but see how it goes. I pray that, my cousin will let me borrow his car and let me race in the track or at least visit there when they have some events, before I leave.

In Oita, right? How far from Fukuoka? I'm trying to figure out some trip planning. As far as I have figured out is Suzuka is right by Nagoya, Fuji is not too far (1-2hr drive?) from Nagoya, Tsukuba is close-ish to Tokyo and Autopolis is not too far from my ex's hometown.

When does the Formula Nippon season start?

[DanZilla]

So are we considered the OG members :happy0180:

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Dimman

In Oita, right? How far from Fukuoka? I'm trying to figure out some trip planning. As far as I have figured out is Suzuka is right by Nagoya, Fuji is not too far (1-2hr drive?) from Nagoya, Tsukuba is close-ish to Tokyo and Autopolis is not too far from my ex's hometown.

When does the Formula Nippon season start?

Yes, Autopolis is in Oita. From Fukuoka to Autopolis is about 2~2 & 1/2 hr long drive. Cuz it's not a direct drive. Gotta go through Chikushino, Miyama, Kikuchi (not sure on Kikuchi) to get to Autopolis (oita).

Formula Nippon been started since April. Last month it came to Autopolis... but sadly, I was in Okinawa when they were having it.