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Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-26-2023, 09:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,856
Posted By Samba86
Oh, that's great! It does look like they went the...

Oh, that's great! It does look like they went the black. Nice
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-26-2023, 07:01 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,856
Posted By Samba86
The black (instead of cheesy silver painted)...

The black (instead of cheesy silver painted) plastics from the anni model would have been a nice touch :/

https://i.ibb.co/t2R7WPD/suba.jpg
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-08-2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,248
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, 08:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,248
Posted By Samba86
Sure, but they're a general car website - they...

Sure, but they're a general car website - they get info that's interesting/ publishable regarding the GR86, then add a thumbnail from the most recent pics they have on file (from the event they...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 09-07-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,248
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) 09-07-2022, 06:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,248
Posted By Samba86
I'm not traditionally a turbo fan, but a shift to...

I'm not traditionally a turbo fan, but a shift to a small displacement triple makes a whole lot of sense going forwards (regardless of where they're at with synthetic fuels). Emissions regs and the...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-30-2022, 11:25 PM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 187,841
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: 187,841
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: 187,841
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: 187,841
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: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 08-27-2022, 07:11 AM
Replies: 1,126
Views: 187,841
Posted By Samba86
NecroThread alert :P This guy owns both gen 1 &...

NecroThread alert :P This guy owns both gen 1 & gen 2 and has some interesting analysis:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4syCu2fK8k&
Forum: Software Tuning 08-05-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,844
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: 5,844
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: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-26-2022, 05:25 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,483
Posted By Samba86
Commiserations mate. I'm in Vic but will alert...

Commiserations mate. I'm in Vic but will alert you if I see any of the bits you need.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 07-25-2022, 07:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,888
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: 2,888
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: 3,676
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: 12,673
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: 12,673
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: 6,877
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: 6,877
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: 12,673
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: 12,673
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: Software Tuning 06-26-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 741
Views: 376,922
Posted By Samba86
Thanks so much for the info, Steve. Appreciated

Thanks so much for the info, Steve. Appreciated
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-26-2022, 09:44 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 12,673
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: Software Tuning 06-26-2022, 12:50 AM
Replies: 741
Views: 376,922
Posted By Samba86
Just gone E85 and I thought I'd ask a few nooby...

Just gone E85 and I thought I'd ask a few nooby questions (hoping Steve99 might chime in). Running 4.03 S2+ canned tune with United ethanol (only mod is a Tomei catless UEL). The engine feels so...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 06-07-2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 13,596
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) 05-14-2022, 06:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 953
Posted By Samba86
Aussie Subaru dealers didn’t mark up for...

Aussie Subaru dealers didn’t mark up for pre-orders - I think we’ll see the same from Toyota. Demonstrators may see gouging (like with Land Cruisers)
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-05-2022, 07:53 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 30,874
Posted By Samba86
Aside from brakes, colours and new trims, I'd...

Aside from brakes, colours and new trims, I'd wager we'll see auto rev-matching added, and potentially wheels similar to the 15 spoke design on the GR Corolla and Yaris.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-08-2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,539
Posted By Samba86
Appreciate you taking the time to share your...

Appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts (and excellent pics).
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