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Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-08-2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,538
Posted By Samba86
I wonder if it might have something to do with...

I wonder if it might have something to do with that rumoured MR2... :-)
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-07-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,538
Posted By Samba86
Totally get the skepticism, but to clarify this,...

Totally get the skepticism, but to clarify this, they've used pics that were provided to all outlets from the GR86 pre-launch event at Sydney Motorsport Park in May (the car still hasn't launched...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-30-2022, 11:25 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 197,515
Posted By Samba86
Not dissing bare-bones and affordable! The...

Not dissing bare-bones and affordable! The take-up on FRS specced models being so low (in the rest of the world) makes you wonder if they could have been more successful with a Toyota branded, high...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-30-2022, 06:20 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 197,515
Posted By Samba86
It's interesting to me that Toyota opted to push...

It's interesting to me that Toyota opted to push the FR-S as a bare-bones Scion for the NA market. For the rest of the world, the absolute majority of the cars (I read 10 to 1 premium vs base here in...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-29-2022, 08:34 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 197,515
Posted By Samba86
I compared a stock ’22 BRZ on PS4 tires back to...

I compared a stock ’22 BRZ on PS4 tires back to back against my stock (minty fresh 15K mile) ’13 86 on the same rubber. I’m not reviewer - I haven’t driven a wide selection of performance cars, but I...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-27-2022, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 197,515
Posted By Samba86
It was a single word reply in the comment section...

It was a single word reply in the comment section that I found the most telling. If we forget the clickbait thumbnail for the algorithm- if you watch enough of his videos on the platform (including...
Forum: Software Tuning 08-05-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,235
Posted By Samba86
Exactly my experience. Steve advised and...

Exactly my experience. Steve advised and supported me on multiple occasions (via DM) without pushing services or seeking renumeration for his time. It was his altruism (and reputation across the net)...
Forum: Software Tuning 08-05-2022, 09:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,235
Posted By Samba86
Dreadful news. Like others, Steve came through...

Dreadful news. Like others, Steve came through for me when other solutions were lacking. Always helpful (kindly answered all my noob questions before I had a basic understanding), and his expertise...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-25-2022, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,025
Posted By Samba86
I read the same, but after looking at the pics, I...

I read the same, but after looking at the pics, I think Sasquachulator is potentially right about them using lighting to make it appear different.

In some pics it looks like a copper metallic,...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-25-2022, 06:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,025
Posted By Samba86
So much easier on the eye than the NA edition ...

So much easier on the eye than the NA edition

https://i.ibb.co/wKsX4pB/fffff.png
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-07-2022, 01:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,767
Posted By Samba86
Enjoyed your review. I’ve only spent an hour in...

Enjoyed your review. I’ve only spent an hour in the ‘22 seat, tho ergonomically it’s similar to gen 1 cars in regard to lumbar support. I have lower back issues, and a found a generic half roll...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-01-2022, 01:14 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,394
Posted By Samba86
Tasty wheels, nice fitment, no duckbill... in...

Tasty wheels, nice fitment, no duckbill... in white? I dig :thumbsup:
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-01-2022, 12:12 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,394
Posted By Samba86
Mate, this is awesome. Saw my first in the flesh...

Mate, this is awesome. Saw my first in the flesh recently and it had so much presence for its size. :drool:

https://i.ibb.co/tJDkZgb/IMG-1479.jpg
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-27-2022, 07:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,115
Posted By Samba86
^ Yeah it did look bit tired underneath, but as...

^ Yeah it did look bit tired underneath, but as someone who has never seen snow on a road before, I'm not sure how a car should look after being exposed to salt.


Long term for press tho. They...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-27-2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,115
Posted By Samba86
savagegeese GR86 5K mile review

Always interesting to see what Jack and Mark have to say

https://youtu.be/FL6RFA_AFKI
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-27-2022, 01:06 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,394
Posted By Samba86
Thanks for chiming in DS - you’ve eloquently...

Thanks for chiming in DS - you’ve eloquently summed up exactly what I was feeling when comparing them back to back.
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-26-2022, 11:11 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,394
Posted By Samba86
Yeah, no doubt tires play a significant role...

Yeah, no doubt tires play a significant role (which is why I think the press track comparisons (with previous models on primacies) were unintentionally misleading.
Despite the steering being...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-26-2022, 09:44 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,394
Posted By Samba86
Yep, subjectivity and confirmation bias will...

Yep, subjectivity and confirmation bias will always come into play, but I consciously seek to keep mine in check. If something is "better", I'll freely admit it (and want it.)

I'm late to the...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-07-2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 14,263
Posted By Samba86
As we see more of this kinda thing, I think the...

As we see more of this kinda thing, I think the perception of the '22 models being inherently more mature looking will fade.
...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-08-2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,049
Posted By Samba86
Appreciate you taking the time to share your...

Appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts (and excellent pics).
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 03-01-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 2,561
Views: 828,340
Posted By Samba86
https://i.ibb.co/HpD2450/IMG-2532.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/HpD2450/IMG-2532.jpg
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-27-2022, 04:48 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 16,363
Posted By Samba86
They look like the FRS RS 2.0 forged wheels...

They look like the FRS RS 2.0 forged wheels (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142846) with different paint to me.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-27-2022, 12:42 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 31,898
Posted By Samba86
The platform isn't really about making money tho...

The platform isn't really about making money tho - it's a low volume halo project aimed at sportifying and elevating the brands. Watching insta and reddit posts of WRB '22 BRZs go from white hot to...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-25-2022, 03:21 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 197,515
Posted By Samba86
Well the GR does have that large fuel door that...

Well the GR does have that large fuel door that looks like a 2000GT headlight :P

https://i.ibb.co/VVbJWP7/GT.jpg


Agree that Toyota were keen to reference the 2000GT at the launch of the 86 -...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-24-2022, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 197,515
Posted By Samba86
Guilt by association at play here, and that will...

Guilt by association at play here, and that will come in time as the '22 twins are riced and abused.

I'm reluctant to argue aesthetics too much because looks are completely subjective - whatever...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-18-2022, 03:46 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 197,515
Posted By Samba86
I wonder if they looked at the diagnostics after...

I wonder if they looked at the diagnostics after the test and decided not to give me that swag bag :P

In regards to the power, as I mentioned I think the auto’s weight and taller gearing were...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-18-2022, 04:41 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 197,515
Posted By Samba86
Yep completely subjective, and I'm genuinely...

Yep completely subjective, and I'm genuinely happy for you. There's been a lot of tribalism on Reddit/Insta (I'm guessing here too) since the new models appeared - sledging and personal attacks on...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-18-2022, 04:15 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 197,515
Posted By Samba86
Just reading your thoughts now. Wish I knew to...

Just reading your thoughts now. Wish I knew to ask about the swag bag you got! :'(

Looks like we have the same cars, live in the same area and have similar thoughts about the '22. Went into the...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-18-2022, 12:01 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 197,515
Posted By Samba86
Test drove the '22 BRZ...

Test drove the '22 BRZ (https://i.ibb.co/ZhhVGjq/IMG-2053.jpg) yesterday back to back with my 86. Was given an hour to play on coarse windy roads. Drove the same way in my car on the way there and on...
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 05-26-2021, 08:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,178
Posted By Samba86
Thanks DH

Thanks DH
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