Tetsuya Tada hints at TRD version initial launch

[GT]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

I unno, I don't follow trucks.

To my knowledge there hasn't been a car with TRD badging offered at a dealership, at least not in recent memory.

If they do offer a TRD badged version it will probably come with easily installed components, like the ones I listed. Probably know the price up ~$3000, from what I listed.

ahh, so the ft-86 will hopefully be the first to have a trd badged version.

[OldSkoolToys]

Honestly I don't think it'll be badged as a TRD version.

Following Toyota's trends it will have at least two trim models: Base and Sport.

Historically Toyota's sport trim is "GT-S", a badging I would love to see the FT-86 have. On the 'GT-S' model the difference makers from it and the baseline model will be the TRD upgrades.

Thats my educated guess at least.

Actually, I'd love to see the FT start a new sport trim badge (well, new in the U.S.): GT-V

[GT]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

Honestly I don't think it'll be badged as a TRD version.

Following Toyota's trends it will have at least two trim models: Base and Sport.

Historically Toyota's sport trim is "GT-S", a badging I would love to see the FT-86 have. On the 'GT-S' model the difference makers from it and the baseline model will be the TRD upgrades.

Thats my educated guess at least.

Actually, I'd love to see the FT start a new sport trim badge (well, new in the U.S.): GT-V

o I see. I think Toyota should implement the TRD Badging, but that's just me

[NESW20]

i believe my truck's TRD package was $3500-4000. consisted of rear e-locker, engine skid plate, fuel tank skid plate, front tow hook, sport seats, towing package (bigger battery, bigger alternator, receiver hitch), 400W AC bed power outlet, different wheels/tires, bilstein shocks, and of course, stickers.

if they offer a TRD FT, i'd hope for more aggressive suspension, special edition lightweight wheels, exhaust, sport seats, and brakes. s/c would be cool, but i really think that will be a TRD aftermarket part, if anything. i remember seeing a while ago some TRD versions on Toyota Australia's website. couldn't find them again, but they were there, i swear!

-Mike

[Matador]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

Honestly I don't think it'll be badged as a TRD version.

Following Toyota's trends it will have at least two trim models: Base and Sport.

Historically Toyota's sport trim is "GT-S", a badging I would love to see the FT-86 have. On the 'GT-S' model the difference makers from it and the baseline model will be the TRD upgrades.

Thats my educated guess at least.

Actually, I'd love to see the FT start a new sport trim badge (well, new in the U.S.): GT-V

You've stumped me.

I know the SSI, SSII, SSIII, GT, GT-S, GT-4, GT-Apex, SZ, RZ, BZ-G, BZ-R, Tourer-S and Tourer-V badges. Pray tell, what came with a GT-V badge?

[Matador]

Originally Posted by GT

ahh, so the ft-86 will hopefully be the first to have a trd badged version.

Australia already beat you guys to that with the TRD Hilux and TRD Aurion.

OldSkool, the rucks have supercharges because they use V engines. Less weight and complexity to add a supercharger than a turbo, as well as the lag-less power (useful for the type of work that trucks do).

While I agree that a FI trim model is unlikely, I'd like to think a turbo kit would be more likely than an SC kit in this app, what with all the parts Subaru ought to have lying around (if for no other reason).

[OldSkoolToys]

Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

You've stumped me.

I know the SSI, SSII, SSIII, GT, GT-S, GT-4, GT-Apex, SZ, RZ, BZ-G, BZ-R, Tourer-S and Tourer-V badges. Pray tell, what came with a GT-V badge?

http://www.carland86.com/list/view.c...=248&mode=view

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_AE86, under model/specifications.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...hp?t=14&page=7
scroll down to the wrecked AE86.

It was basically a GT-Apex, without some of the luxary options. People use GT-Apex a lot because of its prevelance in Initial D, but it was actually the heaviest of the AE86's because it was the fully loaded trim option.

Edit: You forgot turboA and Black Limited in your list.

[Matador]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

http://www.carland86.com/list/view.c...=248&mode=view

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_AE86, under model/specifications.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...hp?t=14&page=7
scroll down to the wrecked AE86.

It was basically a GT-Apex, without some of the luxary options. People use GT-Apex a lot because of its prevelance in Initial D, but it was actually the heaviest of the AE86's because it was the fully loaded trim option.

Edit: You forgot turboA and Black Limited in your list.

Thanks, Got it, did some googling after the fact. I just called the first ones that came off the top of my head, cause there are a couple more. I'm more familiar with the GT-Apex model because of the Corolla FX, not initial D.

[TRDMAN]

Originally Posted by NESW20

i believe my truck's TRD package was $3500-4000. consisted of rear e-locker, engine skid plate, fuel tank skid plate, front tow hook, sport seats, towing package (bigger battery, bigger alternator, receiver hitch), 400W AC bed power outlet, different wheels/tires, bilstein shocks, and of course, stickers.

if they offer a TRD FT, i'd hope for more aggressive suspension, special edition lightweight wheels, exhaust, sport seats, and brakes. s/c would be cool, but i really think that will be a TRD aftermarket part, if anything. i remember seeing a while ago some TRD versions on Toyota Australia's website. couldn't find them again, but they were there, i swear!

-Mike

What year is your tacoma? cause mine came with that and the tow package has a larger radiator and an oil cooler and trans cooler as well

[S2KtoFT86]

Originally Posted by TRDMAN

What year is your tacoma? cause mine came with that and the tow package has a larger radiator and an oil cooler and trans cooler as well

It's in his sig. 2006.

[OldSkoolToys]

Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

Thanks, Got it, did some googling after the fact. I just called the first ones that came off the top of my head, cause there are a couple more. I'm more familiar with the GT-Apex model because of the Corolla FX, not initial D.

Sort of an odd car to get the first image of GT-Apex from. Wasn't even aware that trim was available on that car.

[NESW20]

Originally Posted by TRDMAN

What year is your tacoma? cause mine came with that and the tow package has a larger radiator and an oil cooler and trans cooler as well

Originally Posted by S2KtoFT86

It's in his sig. 2006.

yep, 2006. i forgot about the oil cooler and trans cooler. i absolutely LOVE where they put the oil cooler, too. makes oil changes so stupidly easy it's almost painful.

-Mike

[TRDMAN]

yeah Its pretty awesome. I havent towed anything yet though lol

[NESW20]

oh i haven't towed anything either, but i enjoy knowing that the extra coolers are there. if i do want to tow, i need to get a new harness connector and bracket (the one just to the left of the hitch). i smacked mine on a rock and busted it off way long ago, haha.

-Mike