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Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

08-10-2020, 12:08 PM

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Posted By phm14

Interesting what Matt said about "safety tech"...

Interesting what Matt said about "safety tech" being added. I'm not familiar with the Subaru systems, but the Toyota/Lexus active "safety" systems I've experience in several cars I've owned, have...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

07-01-2020, 11:31 PM

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Posted By phm14

Just giving my take as a former Miata owner....

Just giving my take as a former Miata owner. Sorry you didn't find it helpful, maybe someone else will. At least you can squeeze two good sized purses in the trunk. ;)

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

06-30-2020, 10:27 AM

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Posted By phm14

I owned a ND Miata, and would not go back to a...

I owned a ND Miata, and would not go back to a MX5 from the 86 (just bought my 2nd, a Hakone: nicer interior box checked). I don't think there is much difference in engine sound (w equal length...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

05-18-2020, 01:45 PM

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Posted By phm14

You have a point about complexity, but I meant...

You have a point about complexity, but I meant access to instruction, in particular. There are YT vids out there on how to fix just about anything..or field strip a 100 year old pocket pistol. Yes,...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

05-18-2020, 12:21 PM

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Posted By phm14

"Compromises"? Yes. Even though vehicles have...

"Compromises"? Yes. Even though vehicles have never been cleaner, manufacturers are forced to comply with constantly increasing enviro regs, imposed by regulators who rarely seem to consider the...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

05-18-2020, 12:06 PM

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Posted By phm14

Having the time and proclivity to turn your own...

Having the time and proclivity to turn your own wrenches definitely opens up opportunities for higher value per buck, and DIY accomplishment. Never been easier for those who want to work on their own...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

05-18-2020, 12:01 PM

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Posted By phm14

Good points that hold true for any more...

Good points that hold true for any more expensive/powerful/luxurious car out there. In contrast, I like my 86 seats, and pedal layout, better than the 14 way seats and MT pedal layout in the '18 911C...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

05-18-2020, 10:19 AM

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Posted By phm14

86 vs Supra

If 255hp is correct, the Supra 2.0 will have less HP per pound than the GR86. I have not driven a Supra, but was planning to buy a '21, before I came back to the 86. I can say that it's been...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

05-09-2020, 07:28 PM

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Posted By phm14

Note the lower rpm peak #s between the NA and...

Note the lower rpm peak #s between the NA and Turbo Subie mills:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_FA_engine
I can already hear the the Tubers whining about how they miss the sound & revs of...

Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86)

05-09-2020, 07:25 PM

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Posted By phm14

Isn't the 2.4 the 2.0 block stroked out for the...

Isn't the 2.4 the 2.0 block stroked out for the added CCs? If that's true, it could be possible to to do that to the current motor with a new crankshaft. For all I know, it's been done. I appreciate...

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