Random thoughts thread - Page 1309 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ichitaka05 · 10-11-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by M-17

Enlighten me.

Correction, shooting brake were a bit heavier than roaster lol

As for making it lighter shooting brake, how many parts in the86 was aluminum? There are so many parts in this car that make it aluminum PLUS reinforce the chassis more.

As for the Z5/Supra rumor, if Toyota is making Supra, wouldn't counter part would be some 3 series or 4 series? Like M4 or etc.

Z series have been always vert at the beginning (then go into coupe)... Unless Toyota is make next Supra to be hardtop vert, Supra counter part won be Z series.

Allch Chcar · 10-11-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by M-17

What is it that you don't like behind the wheel of an 86?

And hmmm, who knows if Toyota decides to add more luxury options for the 86? I could see it happen maybe just for the sedan though.

From the driver seat forward was good. It was everything behind the driver seat and above the rear axle that bothered me. From the 1-2" of leg room in the rear driver side seat to the small cargo area and the huge blind spot. Then I found out the new Mazda3 hatchback has the same drag coefficient, 0.28. Which for a geek like me, is a huge disappointment.

I want a fun to drive car. But if it means compromising that much, I'll go back to comparing the MX-5 to Mazda3. If money was no object I'd probably put a Mazda3 body on a stretched MX-5 chassis but then I could buy a Bimmer to drive in the meantime.

Luxury options can be added aftermarket, some FRS were sitting on lots with aftermarket leather. These things tend to be cheaper and more reliable from the factory. It just depends on the manufacturer.

Luis_GT · 10-11-2013, 04:00 PM

Today is one of those days where I'm regretting going to an open bar... and then going to an after party...

sklimo · 10-11-2013, 04:30 PM

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Today is one of those days where I'm regretting going to an open bar... ...

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Luis_GT · 10-11-2013, 04:33 PM

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When you mix vodka, sangria, whiskey, and beer... you know you're gonna have a bad time.... I'm probably still drunk...

sklimo · 10-11-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_GT

When you mix vodka, sangria, whiskey, and beer... you know you're gonna have a bad time.... I'm probably still drunk...

M-17 · 10-11-2013, 04:42 PM

Geez, for someone whom's handicapped sure knows how to drive like an asshole.

sklimo · 10-11-2013, 04:51 PM

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Geez, for someone whom's handicapped sure knows how to drive like an asshole.

Seraph · 10-11-2013, 05:39 PM

I'm amused.

So, my coworkers went to lunch - 5 guys. They take two cars- an SUV and a FRS. One guy come back by himself early.

A little while later the other four get back to the office ... stuffed into the FRS.

I bet it was not comfortable, but, now I know without a doubt you can fit more than just children and very petite people back there...

Shagaliscious · 10-11-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

From the driver seat forward was good. It was everything behind the driver seat and above the rear axle that bothered me. From the 1-2" of leg room in the rear driver side seat to the small cargo area and the huge blind spot. Then I found out the new Mazda3 hatchback has the same drag coefficient, 0.28. Which for a geek like me, is a huge disappointment.

I want a fun to drive car. But if it means compromising that much, I'll go back to comparing the MX-5 to Mazda3. If money was no object I'd probably put a Mazda3 body on a stretched MX-5 chassis but then I could buy a Bimmer to drive in the meantime.

Luxury options can be added aftermarket, some FRS were sitting on lots with aftermarket leather. These things tend to be cheaper and more reliable from the factory. It just depends on the manufacturer.

So I guess you would be very disappointed with a Bugatti Veyron then. Drag coefficient is .41, but it does go all the way down to .36 when you put it in "top speed mode" or whatever it's called.

Allch Chcar · 10-11-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

So I guess you would be very disappointed with a Bugatti Veyron then. Drag coefficient is .41, but it does go all the way down to .36 when you put it in "top speed mode" or whatever it's called.

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Luis_GT · 10-11-2013, 06:51 PM

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Even the Lexus LFA has a drag coefficient of .31...

ichitaka05 · 10-11-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis_GT

Even the Lexus LFA has a drag coefficient of .31...

You telling me 86 has better drag coefficient than LFA?

Luis_GT · 10-11-2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

You telling me 86 has better drag coefficient than LFA?

Hell, a 458 Italia has a DC of 0.33

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