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Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-12-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 85,246
Posted By WildCard600
For sure. Demographics are changing along...

For sure.

Demographics are changing along with inflation and wage stagnation killing off a lot of multi-car families. In my circle of friends/acquaintances I'm the only person with both a "daily"...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-12-2020, 08:03 AM
Replies: 567
Views: 85,246
Posted By Tcoat
Too early to say. The new STI could be a real...

Too early to say. The new STI could be a real turd or something else that interests me could show up in the mean time. At this point my Hakone is my 5 year plan no matter what comes out. I no longer...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-11-2020, 06:54 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 85,246
Posted By Vides990
Those numbers he made up aren't based on...

Those numbers he made up aren't based on anything. The fact the Supra does cost 50k+ means adding a turbo for production development to an 86 will add 10k+ or more to the vehicle price.

You need...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-11-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 85,246
Posted By Red-86
The sense I get from afar, and this is just my...

The sense I get from afar, and this is just my gut reading of it, is that Toyota president Akio Toyoda wanted a new Supra (he is sportscar obsessed and was the driving force for the 86) and the...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-11-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 85,246
Posted By Tcoat
THIS^ Why is this so hard to understand?

THIS^
Why is this so hard to understand?
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-11-2020, 04:18 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 85,246
Posted By Vides990
Sure, I'm not a BMW fan by any means, but without...

Sure, I'm not a BMW fan by any means, but without them there is no Supra, Toyota has said as much. And that car provides the turbos and "luxury" people whined was lacking in the frs/BRZ/86. They just...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-11-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 85,246
Posted By Tcoat
Economy of scale is real and measurable. I can...

Economy of scale is real and measurable.
I can sell you two hundred rotors at $500 each or two million of the exact same thing for $5 each. The more of something that is made the cheaper it can be...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-10-2020, 09:36 PM
Replies: 567
Views: 85,246
Posted By TylerLieberman
I’m actually ok with that. Have you seen the...

I’m actually ok with that. Have you seen the majority of owners of these cars on social media? Lol

They’re pretty f*cking stupid

If they listened to the average consumer, it would be 1” lower...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-27-2019, 07:20 AM
Replies: 970
Views: 182,646
Posted By ermax
Using brakes for torque vectoring is a terrible...

Using brakes for torque vectoring is a terrible substitute for a real LSD. Using the brakes is literally free because the car will already have 4 channel ABS. So obviously the manufacturers are going...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-26-2019, 09:58 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 182,646
Posted By zigzagz94
https://www.corvetteblogger.com/201...gineer-no-ma...

https://www.corvetteblogger.com/201...gineer-no-manual-for-c8-its-a-dying-business/ (https://www.corvetteblogger.com/2019/07/26/corvette-chief-engineer-no-manual-for-c8-its-a-dying-business/)
...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-25-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 182,646
Posted By WolfpackS2k
^^Great article, thanks!

^^Great article, thanks!
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-25-2019, 01:50 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 182,646
Posted By gtpvette
So for the 2019 car,,, Z51 is almost $5K, 2LT is...

So for the 2019 car,,, Z51 is almost $5K, 2LT is $4.5K, 3LT $9.7K


Here is the breakdown....

...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-25-2019, 01:44 PM
Replies: 970
Views: 182,646
Posted By maslin
Ford GT, DCT. McLaren, DCT. Lamborghini, DCT....

Ford GT, DCT. McLaren, DCT. Lamborghini, DCT. Ferrari, DCT. Bugatti, DCT. Koenigsegg, SCT (seven!)

I don't think Chevrolet was trying to reinvent the Fiero. The cars they're attempting to chase...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-21-2019, 10:05 AM
Replies: 970
Views: 182,646
Posted By gtpvette
Speaking of headers... these are pictures from...

Speaking of headers... these are pictures from the Chevy website. 2020 Corvette motor
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-05-2019, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,991
Posted By gymratter
Motor Trend Test: Supra versus Cayman and M2 Competition comparison review

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/motor-trend-test-supra-versus-cayman-and-m2-competition-comparison-review.1843/
...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-31-2019, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,991
Posted By Tcoat
I wish I only paid 33% income tax!

I wish I only paid 33% income tax!
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-14-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,991
Posted By gymratter
^post #1132 :p its clearly underrated. my...

^post #1132 :p

its clearly underrated. my guess is anywhere from 380-400hp at the crank.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-08-2019, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,991
Posted By Tcoat
I have high hopes for the WRX/STi on the new SGP....

I have high hopes for the WRX/STi on the new SGP. My wide's car is a 17 Impreza on the platform and I can see some true potential in it for the performance versions.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-07-2019, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,991
Posted By vh_supra26
1st wreck. https://i.imgur.com/tTU7iHJ.jpg

1st wreck.

https://i.imgur.com/tTU7iHJ.jpg
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-07-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,991
Posted By Tcoat
Can hear it already "well it is just a reskined...

Can hear it already
"well it is just a reskined Lexus not a REAL Supra. If I wanted a Lexus I would have bought a Lexus"

I am afraid they had no chance of winning everybody over with anything...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-07-2019, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,991
Posted By m.box.design
Then all the "It's a BMW" naysayers would be on...

Then all the "It's a BMW" naysayers would be on the "It's too expensive" witch hunt.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-07-2019, 01:05 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,991
Posted By vh_supra26
Our pics from the Supra media launch / drive event at Summit Point Motorsports Park

Thanks Guff!

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/our-pics-from-the-supra-media-launch-drive-event-at-summit-point-motorsports-park.1756/

https://i.imgur.com/lndcHD9.jpg
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-07-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,991
Posted By Tcoat
PR hype yes. PR drivel no. All of the benefits of...

PR hype yes. PR drivel no. All of the benefits of the boxer are real. Of course marketing is going to use whatever they can to catch people's attention. They set out to make a certain car and the...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-07-2019, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,991
Posted By Tcoat
Probably a case of confirmation bias on my part...

Probably a case of confirmation bias on my part since he pretty much says everything I have for the last 4 years but that would appear to be an actual interview with real quotes.
My usual...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 03-05-2019, 09:59 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 17,440
Posted By Tcoat
Hell, I remember when you pulled the AM only...

Hell, I remember when you pulled the AM only radio and both the 14" long wires leading to the speaker and you had access to all 6 of the other wires in the electrical system! Those days are even...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-18-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 17,440
Posted By rice_classic
Safety regulations of the last 15 years combined...

Safety regulations of the last 15 years combined with new technologies have caused even entry level cars to become very complex. Added complexity alienates "would-be" diy'ers more.

Add to...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-08-2019, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,991
Posted By Tcoat
Drone is gone in the most recent Subaru CVTs and...

Drone is gone in the most recent Subaru CVTs and they use an auto clutch instead of a torque converter so torque isn't an issue either. They are on there way. Only a matter of time before we see MT...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-08-2019, 02:53 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,991
Posted By Tcoat
It is no better here I assure you. I did the...

It is no better here I assure you. I did the twice a week commute to Windsor and back for 2 years with no problems. People managed for decades in worse cars and worse weather conditions with no...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-08-2019, 01:19 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,991
Posted By Tcoat
I disagree. The sedans are stuck because the...

I disagree. The sedans are stuck because the drivers don't know how to handle deep snow or the "snow" tires they have are well beyond their useful life. I have driven one model or another lowered car...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-08-2019, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 523,991
Posted By Tcoat
People bitched about the 86 and will bitch if a...

People bitched about the 86 and will bitch if a MR2 ever actually comes out because if it does get made it will be another joint venture with somebody. They all want a supercar at a economy car price...
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