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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-12-2019, 12:46 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Given the location, near the highest...

Given the location, near the highest concentration of black bears in the US, he could say "Officer, I had to swerve to avoid the bear".

My insurance was econobox cheap for full coverage with the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-15-2018, 01:41 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Yeah, contemporary performance car buyers are a...

Yeah, contemporary performance car buyers are a fickle bunch. Surprising that FR-S buyers had to apply to buy at intro, it got COTY awards worldwide and was favorably compared to cars costing twice...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-14-2018, 10:01 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
I thought something similar until I drove one....

I thought something similar until I drove one. The Sachs dampers and Michelin tires, together about a $2K upgrade, won me over, but not at any price.

By next summer, these will be deeply...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-07-2018, 12:05 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Same in the US going back to the 2013 FR-S 10...

Same in the US going back to the 2013 FR-S 10 Series. 2,400 10 Series were imported here and sold as exclusive so each got a numbered plaque.

Difficult to say whether Thunder was rarer than...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-12-2018, 08:14 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
I drove a TRD today. Very impressive compared to...

I drove a TRD today. Very impressive compared to my lightly modified '13, sharper steering, better-controlled rebound damping, firmer brake pedal, the Pilot Sports strike a nice balance between ride...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-09-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Today I confirmed with a friend who works at TMNA...

Today I confirmed with a friend who works at TMNA Plano who has access to a lot of data that there will only be 240 Neptunes imported into the US for the 2019 model year. So on average there will 20...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-08-2018, 05:23 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Not advertised as limited but based on an...

Not advertised as limited but based on an estimated 5% of 5,000 2019's being made for the US this year being Neptunes, supply will be short depending on regional demand. Try another zip code, they're...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-08-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Nice, congrats! The retro stripe reminds me of...

Nice, congrats! The retro stripe reminds me of something from that era also shot in Hawaii.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-07-2018, 02:04 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
That thread was a good read, thanks. ...

That thread was a good read, thanks.

https://www.toyotanation.com/forum/802-camry-8th-generation-2018/1599954-track-build-one-lap-america.html

I've wondered just how much better the nose heavy...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-06-2018, 12:18 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
That's you? So impressive! Congrats on the effort...

That's you? So impressive! Congrats on the effort and outcome. Have you posted about your experience somewhere? If so, please post a link or start a thread, it would be epic.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-05-2018, 11:32 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Congrats! You're the first TRD SE owner to post....

Congrats! You're the first TRD SE owner to post. Of course, pics are required when you get the chance.

What's the source of the noise and at what gear/speeds? Tires, exhaust, intake, wind, or all...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-26-2018, 12:26 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Now you've done it. I thought I was over my '13...

Now you've done it. I thought I was over my '13 FRS but no. These cars have a timeless beauty that I believe will eventually be recognized in, oh, 20 years at a Mecum auction.

Good eye, great...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2018, 09:00 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
I'm so jealous! Driving your new 86 on some of...

I'm so jealous! Driving your new 86 on some of the best roads in the US after tourist/RV season with the best weather on record, it doesn't get much better than that.

You have to post pics! And I...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 09-23-2018, 12:02 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
[MENTION=137279]@Cyde01, congrats! It's truly a...

[MENTION=137279]@Cyde01, congrats! It's truly a special color combination. Glad to help.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-11-2018, 08:32 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Wow. As much as I liked the '17 Thunder, Neptune...

Wow. As much as I liked the '17 Thunder, Neptune takes it, no contest. I'm actually pleased that the intake manifold is back to black, red wasn't fooling anyone.

Hopefully, we get the trunk lid...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-07-2018, 12:37 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-05-2018, 10:34 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
There's a new 6M/T with GT Black package nearby....

There's a new 6M/T with GT Black package nearby. I talked with their Costco rep whose first offer was below invoice since it's a year old car they don't want around. There's also another $1,500 cash...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-05-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
I could be overthinking it, but it seems like the...

I could be overthinking it, but it seems like the tire diameter is one thing, wheel diameter another. They're additive, right? So if an 18" wheel raises ride height 1/2" above a 17" wheel, and the...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 08-04-2018, 12:14 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
You sure about that? Wheels affect ride height,...

You sure about that? Wheels affect ride height, too.

Note that my ¾" taller estimate includes half the 18" wheel diameter plus half the tire diameter compared to stock 17".
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-31-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
According to data on tirerack.com, it's ¾" higher...

According to data on tirerack.com, it's ¾" higher than Base/GT's but no idea if TRD lowering springs are compatible with the TRD Sachs dampers.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-31-2018, 03:27 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Motor Trend First Drive. The author turned a car...

Motor Trend First Drive. The author turned a car review into a tire review then never mentions the suspension and brake upgrades.

His preference is "loosey-goosey" oversteer, mine is better grip....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-30-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Relatively affordable new coupes like some...

Relatively affordable new coupes like some Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers, Civic Si, Mini, Z, Veloster (sort of) and many more in the used <$30K range.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-30-2018, 12:32 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Agree, and it's true for the entire lineup of...

Agree, and it's true for the entire lineup of reveals staged that way like most recently Camry, Avalon, Corolla, RAV4, and Tacoma.

I still get excited whenever spying an 86 in the wild like today....
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-29-2018, 03:31 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Not that I know of.

Not that I know of.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-29-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Gorgeous color and a more attractive stance on...

Gorgeous color and a more attractive stance on 17" wheels than a TRD SE on 18" IMO. The GT silver interior stitching will be a nice compliment too.

Neptune will be much rarer than 1,418 or so TRD...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-25-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Wasn't sure if the TRD pics were an illusion so...

Wasn't sure if the TRD pics were an illusion so went to tirerack.com to compare Michelin PS4 diameter + 18" wheels to stock.

Sure enough, the TRD SE is ¾" higher than a stock 86 on 17's. Are they...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-23-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Another 30 pic gallery here: ...

Another 30 pic gallery here:

https://www.caranddriver.com/photo-gallery/toyota-86-gets-harder-edged-trd-model-gallery#1

Liking the nicely integrated, understated (compared to tS) three piece...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 07-23-2018, 05:36 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 91,831
Posted By Atmo
Raven is a great choice for this SE, but someone...

Raven is a great choice for this SE, but someone needs to start a "How to remove TRD exterior graphics safely" thread.

Surprised the article didn't say it's available with 6M/T only and that...
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