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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 01-23-2024, 05:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,650
Posted By Red-86
I think I read that it was. Toyota were pondering...

I think I read that it was. Toyota were pondering the possibility of a joint partnership with Mazda to use the MX-5 platform, similar to their partnership with Subaru for the twins and BMW for the...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-31-2023, 03:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,040
Posted By Red-86
Yeah, a properly tuned VQ VHR with a properly...

Yeah, a properly tuned VQ VHR with a properly resonated exhaust that just breathes a bit freer can sound pretty epic. Idiots straight piping their cars gives the VQ an unjustified bad rep.

As to...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 12-11-2023, 04:38 PM
Replies: 732
Views: 81,785
Posted By Red-86
Like anything Musk/Tesla related, you have to...

Like anything Musk/Tesla related, you have to take this with a large pinch of salt. Full Self Driving was meant to be here by 2018, Semis by 2019, new Roadster and Robotaxi by 2020 etc.

For...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 12-11-2023, 03:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,893
Posted By Red-86
My understanding is the 2024 Australian tS spec...

My understanding is the 2024 Australian tS spec is similar to the JDM STi spec, with the exception of tS badging instead of STi. That includes the interior treatment with the bordeux accented seats...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-23-2023, 05:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,713
Posted By Red-86
A very special car, for sure. I like how small,...

A very special car, for sure. I like how small, light, and pure it is compared to modern 1000-2000HP hypercars. Although it’s not as good looking as the original F1, I think the styling is far more...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-14-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,587
Posted By Red-86
Yep, don’t like this at all. In addition to...

Yep, don’t like this at all. In addition to looking really big it seems unnecessarily tall.

It almost looks like they’ve tried to mimic the recently departed NSX’s lines in the rear, but it...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-14-2023, 03:14 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,062
Posted By Red-86
Also, at first I was like, no way would this be a...

Also, at first I was like, no way would this be a future Supra concept, since the Supra is iconically a long-nosed FR car. But then I remembered that Chevy already turned their iconic FR Corvette...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-14-2023, 03:05 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,062
Posted By Red-86
I like the exterior styling. This is clearly...

I like the exterior styling.

This is clearly an evolution/slightly more production looking version of the earlier EV sports concept, at least from the outside (that interior is still far too...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 08-03-2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 9,877
Posted By Red-86
He brings up a good point about the awful black...

He brings up a good point about the awful black whhel trend. Completely hides the details of the rims, removing a lot of character. Give me classic silver, bronze, or gold any day.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-01-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,170
Posted By Red-86
So, is Caterham basically going to create the EV...

So, is Caterham basically going to create the EV Elise that Lotus never did? That would be cool. The Emira is cool, but it has morphed into more of a luxury GT sports car to compete with the Cayman,...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 07-01-2023, 12:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 822
Posted By Red-86
Nice looking car. The motors mounted in the wheel...

Nice looking car. The motors mounted in the wheel hub is an interesting if odd choice, in terms of it contributing to unsprung mass. Might not matter in an EV sedan where ‘performance’ driving is...
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 07-01-2023, 05:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,040
Posted By Red-86
Having owned both a gen 1 86 for 5 years, and...

Having owned both a gen 1 86 for 5 years, and having owned a 370Z for the last 3 years, my advice is to test drive both rather than taking other people’s preferences as gospel. Everyone is different...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-25-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,031
Posted By Red-86
Went beyond a render, they built a concept. ...

Went beyond a render, they built a concept.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6E_5_Ati48

I liked it, and I like the one in the OP, but then I have a softspot for FF style shooting brakes.
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-21-2023, 04:42 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,601
Posted By Red-86
Both Europe and Japan are, as you note, different...

Both Europe and Japan are, as you note, different markets to Australia and the USA. And it was Aus and the US I was addressing with my comments about 120HP not being sufficient to make a viable...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-21-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,601
Posted By Red-86
They didn’t stop producing the 1.5, it is still...

They didn’t stop producing the 1.5, it is still made and sold in Japan where it is still somewhat popular. In 2022 they simply withdrew it from sale in Australia, where both the 1.5 and 2.0 had been...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-21-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,601
Posted By Red-86
It might be different in the USA, but in...

It might be different in the USA, but in Australia the MX-5 is always sold to order i.e. there are virtually none in stock on dealer lots other than a single car to test drive.

Instead you have...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-20-2023, 07:08 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,601
Posted By Red-86
I'm not saying this 1,000kg car would need an...

I'm not saying this 1,000kg car would need an 'over-abundance of hp.' I'm saying that 120HP is a bit low for non-JDM markets by 2023 standards.

In Japan that level of HP is acceptable as they...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-16-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,601
Posted By Red-86
Nah, but a wee more than 120HP would be nice in...

Nah, but a wee more than 120HP would be nice in 2023. 120HP per L for a modern turbo engine is very under stressed, they could probably squeeze 150HP out of it with a little effort. Afterall, they...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-16-2023, 03:58 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,601
Posted By Red-86
Sure, in 1985 terms… adequately powered in 1985...

Sure, in 1985 terms… adequately powered in 1985 is generally considered underpowered in 2023 by the market. The game moves on. Imagine if the 2023 Mustang V8 still had just 165-210HP!

Also, cars...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-15-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,601
Posted By Red-86
Here we go again with the clickbait rumour mill!...

Here we go again with the clickbait rumour mill! A joint Toyota-Suzuki MR with a 1.0 engine is just around the corner… as it has been for years!
...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-25-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 38,940
Posted By Red-86
A very capable hot hatch, but I just wish cars...

A very capable hot hatch, but I just wish cars would stop growing in size and could start downsizing to their 1980s/90s sizes. The Civics from that era would the perfect size - practical without...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-25-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,586
Posted By Red-86
Yeah, great looking concept… now if Mazda would...

Yeah, great looking concept… now if Mazda would just translate one of its recent sports car concepts, like this or the earlier RX vision coupe, into a real coupe people can actually buy… :/

In...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 08-07-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,062
Posted By Red-86
Lol, as much as I wish this was true, it seems...

Lol, as much as I wish this was true, it seems very unlikely. If something were to arise from such a collab, it is more likely to end up as a ‘Japan only’ kei car, like the S660. In fact, it would...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-04-2022, 05:00 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 13,558
Posted By Red-86
Probably because they’re too expensive there, and...

Probably because they’re too expensive there, and Caymans are a bargain in comparison. It’s crazy to me, as an Australian, that in the UK you could buy a new Cayman for maybe £15K (AU$26K) more than...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 05-10-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3,215
Views: 521,885
Posted By Red-86
When are they going to put an actual sports car...

When are they going to put an actual sports car steering wheel in the Supra? The current one still looks like it came off a Camry.

I think they need to bring out some new and bolder colours....
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-10-2022, 11:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 24,430
Posted By Red-86
White shows off a car’s lines the best because it...

White shows off a car’s lines the best because it provides the clearest contrast the wheel arches/tyres, and the glasshouse (especially once tinted). Whether or not this is a good thing depends on...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-10-2022, 05:14 PM
Replies: 527
Views: 82,508
Posted By Red-86
Yeah it has become common but I’m not a fan of...

Yeah it has become common but I’m not a fan of it, reminds me of primer grey.

Instead of yet another shade of grey to add to white, silver, dark grey and black, I’d like to see more actual colours...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-07-2022, 09:10 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 28,909
Posted By Red-86
This is correct, the AT in the twins is slower...

This is correct, the AT in the twins is slower than the MT. It’s a slushbox, not a dedicated performance box like a DCT or even the amazing ZF 8sp, plus the AT gearing is designed for economy rather...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-07-2022, 08:46 AM
Replies: 527
Views: 82,508
Posted By Red-86
Honestly, arguing over the colours other people...

Honestly, arguing over the colours other people choose is pointless. Colour preferences are highly subjective (and in my case, vary depending on the car itself). If someone wants a beige sport car,...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-03-2022, 01:55 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 64,177
Posted By Red-86
Keep the photos of Neptune Blue coming! I'm quite...

Keep the photos of Neptune Blue coming! I'm quite liking this colour. If I'm not mistaken it is a bit darker than the 'hyper blue' special editions from the first gen? I wonder if the fact this blue...
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