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Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 06-07-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,032
Posted By Nurburgring
My AE86 at the track

Carbed 4AG.
156whp / 2100lbs.

Toyota AE86 CASV - YouTube
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-17-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,913
Posted By Nurburgring
Links to pics fixed. Bucket, I didn`t get that...

Links to pics fixed.
Bucket, I didn`t get that lap!! will have to go back and get it....


Now, non-BRZ content....


...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-17-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,913
Posted By Nurburgring
Santiago. Hope you enjoyed it (even though summer...

Santiago. Hope you enjoyed it (even though summer here is too hot for my liking).




I drove about 16 laps in the Nur in different cars. Be sure to check the official calendar to organize your...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-17-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,913
Posted By Nurburgring
Brief encounter with Lichtfield BRZ

I was on a trip to Germany and went to the Nurburgring. One of the nice cars out there was this Lichtfield BRZ.
...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 02-07-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,562
Posted By Nurburgring
Sorry, I donīt know what to recommend if you like...

Sorry, I donīt know what to recommend if you like crap.
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-06-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 96,209
Posted By Nurburgring
Comparison 2: Honda Civic SI (K20 engine) vs...

Comparison 2:
Honda Civic SI (K20 engine) vs Toyota FT86


http://s13.postimage.org/dhgfr0311/Civic.jpg
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 02-06-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 96,209
Posted By Nurburgring
Comparison 1: Honda S2000 (F20C engine) vs...

Comparison 1:
Honda S2000 (F20C engine) vs Toyota FT86:



http://s14.postimage.org/8lghaaue7/torque.gif
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-23-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 91,208
Posted By Nurburgring
Either some of the measurements are going well...

Either some of the measurements are going well over stock redline (8000rpms+) or the numbers given by Toyota (200ps@7000rpms, 151lb-ft@6600rpms) simply donīt match at all with the dyno results. I`m...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-05-2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 72,480
Posted By Nurburgring
Itīs been around for a while, since 1998 for...

Itīs been around for a while, since 1998 for Toyota actually, and dul injection since 2005, sounds like a reasonable timeframe for a pretty mature system. I donīt think we will be seeing...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-05-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 72,480
Posted By Nurburgring
Dude, you sound like a technology curmudgeon, I...

Dude, you sound like a technology curmudgeon, I understand your concerns regarding DI but you can say the same about almost every piece of technology on a modern engine:
- DI!! Nooo!! A 10%...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-05-2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 202,516
Posted By Nurburgring
The BEAMS is seriously overrated from factory. On...

The BEAMS is seriously overrated from factory. On a very happy reading dyno (where my stock AP1 S2000 put down 210whp) a Redtop BEAMS with full exhaust and intake put down 149whp@6800rpms.

I was...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 12-05-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 72,480
Posted By Nurburgring
Nice article with some interesting technical...

Nice article with some interesting technical details:
- Tilted radiator
- Lexus-sourced Torsen differential. This is somewhat of a mistery since in the current lineup only the IS-F has a torsen,...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-16-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,990
Posted By Nurburgring
Yeah, bad luck on the accident, could have been...

Yeah, bad luck on the accident, could have been worse though.

You have good taste in music :w00t:
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-16-2011, 06:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,990
Posted By Nurburgring
Racing FT86's grandfather (vid)

This is a 1980 Corolla Liftback + Carbed 4AG engine in a local historic racing series. 200hp, 2100lbs, RWD.
Driver = me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YpSspDfeYs
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-14-2011, 11:20 AM
Replies: 762
Views: 202,516
Posted By Nurburgring
That's true. It's also 200cc down. And emissions...

That's true. It's also 200cc down. And emissions were not much of an issue when designed.

A comparison that I find more relevant and interesting is to the highly regarded Honda K20-series engine....
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-14-2011, 07:41 AM
Replies: 762
Views: 202,516
Posted By Nurburgring
Well, the 2ZZ had variable lift, and this engine...

Well, the 2ZZ had variable lift, and this engine doesnīt. Pretty significant advantage.

Although I concur with you and would have liked to see higher numbers, 200hp/151lb-ft is not too bad...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-14-2011, 07:10 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 63,782
Posted By Nurburgring
I would be careful with the interpretation of the...

I would be careful with the interpretation of the text.

Reading through the article one can come up with a lot of misinformation:
- Wild speculation regarding horsepower and weight, from 150 to...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 11-06-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,622
Posted By Nurburgring
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GPt9rUXM-pg/TIV9ZN_1c8I/...

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GPt9rUXM-pg/TIV9ZN_1c8I/AAAAAAAAAro/sYV7vy4JpRc/s1600/jesus-facepalm-facepalm-jesus-epic-demotivational-poster-1218659828.jpg
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 11-04-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 74,163
Posted By Nurburgring
- The Miata is slower, smaller, the stock...

- The Miata is slower, smaller, the stock suspension is a nice design but way too softly sprung in stock form, the CG is higher, roll stiffness is lower, and the looks are debatable. Cool car but I...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-03-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 38,738
Posted By Nurburgring
He misses replacing headgaskets and rod bearings...

He misses replacing headgaskets and rod bearings every year? :bellyroll:

Great news that Racecomp is getting involved in FT86 aftermarket.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 11-02-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 584
Views: 353,602
Posted By Nurburgring
That dyno curve looks amazingly similar to the...

That dyno curve looks amazingly similar to the Honda F20C, albeit with lower rev limit and peak hp. Are we absolutely sure this engine is not running some form of variable cam lift?. I donīt mind,...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 11-02-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 101,082
Posted By Nurburgring
Do some research on boosted S2000's. It has been...

Do some research on boosted S2000's. It has been done a thousand times on totally stock engines, with 11.7:1 compression ratio. Results are impressive (420whp @ 12 psi for your typical bolt-on turbo...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-31-2011, 12:53 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 333,727
Posted By Nurburgring
Engine is unimpressive but it was somewhat...

Engine is unimpressive but it was somewhat expected. Even with DI they couldnt match the S2000 torque per liter, let alone power which we really knew it wouldnt be close given the engine humble...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-29-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 82,109
Posted By Nurburgring
A lot to like in that interior! Great job Toyota!

A lot to like in that interior! Great job Toyota!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-29-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,902
Posted By Nurburgring
From the translated german "Leergewicht"...

From the translated german "Leergewicht" definition:

To determine the empty weight of a vehicle, there are different standards. The curb weight of a road vehicle (eg a car) is made according to...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-29-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,902
Posted By Nurburgring
AWD systems with front bias and open front...

AWD systems with front bias and open front differential understeer just like a FWD car.

911 GT3 > Turbo, GT2 >>> Turbo, LP550-2 Valentino Balboni > Any -4 Lambo. You see, actual performance...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-28-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,902
Posted By Nurburgring
Please DO get that understeering, open...

Please DO get that understeering, open differential, glass tranny, ringland failure-prone, ugly, fat, fail wheel drive POS.

Even if the price is the same as a WRX, the FT-86 will be chosen by...
Forum: Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions 10-28-2011, 07:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,881
Posted By Nurburgring
Congrats, I guess?

Congrats, I guess?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-27-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 121,846
Posted By Nurburgring
Non-staggered setup! Nice.

Non-staggered setup! Nice.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 10-26-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 108,621
Posted By Nurburgring
That is also a good theory madfast. Iīve seen...

That is also a good theory madfast. Iīve seen that in Golf GTI MkVīs too. It just seemed too bulky for a "sound improver", but it could be.

In the Mustang with Coyote engine, a friend of mine...
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