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Originally Posted by funwheeldrive
1. Offer a stripper model of the FRS like they do in Japan like the GT86 RC. This would offer a car that is 150lbs lighter, cheaper, and more "mod ready" than the current base model offered. I don't think it would sell in big numbers, but it would be a really nice alternative for some people. http://www.supercarexport.eu/cars/to...-gt86-rc-spec/ |
I wouldn't mind seeing it to just see to see how it sells. without ac i doubt it would sell enough to make any money. I doubt we will ever see track cars like that in the states.
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2. Introduce a revised model with an updated front/rear bumper, along with small tweaks to squeeze some more power out of the car, even if it's only 10-20hp.
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I think people are still stuck in the tuner mindset of the 80's and 90's when there was easy hp to be found in non-sports consumer cars. I am highly skeptical there are any "small tweaks" that can add power while maintaining OEM reliability and emission standards.
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3. Offer an OEM TRD supercharger as a dealer installed option like they did with the TC. This would give people the power they want, with the peace of mind of OEM Toyota quality.
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This is the thing that I always see that I don't understand. Are they going to design a one-off transmission to go with this supercharger? they don't have a rwd manual offering for that kind of torque. What drivetrain parts are they going to use? are people going to be willing to pay like $40k and 300lbs for a custom produced and installed transmission and drivetrain just for an oem warranty and toyota reliability?