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tranzformer · 02-08-2012, 10:09 PM

I remember when we were speculating about the LSD it was viscous vs mechanical (torsen) and we were so happy when we found out that it was a mechanical. So like you Dimman I am still confused by the terminology. I'll just blame it on him being British.

Ryephile · 02-08-2012, 10:19 PM

Most excited I've seen Chris Harris since the last Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0....which was the most excited I've seen him since any other previous 911 [LOL]

Seriously though, a good review, and an amazing endorsement from a media guy with serious clout.

tcseacliff · 02-08-2012, 10:23 PM

makes you want it even more!!

Leepox · 02-08-2012, 10:25 PM

I have no money.

But I will find a way to buy one brand new.

Chris Harris is brilliant. Now, to pass it on to the Top Gear chaps for more visual aaaahhhhhh.

OrbitalEllipses · 02-08-2012, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Great video. I enjoyed it. A few issues:

1) Wish the microphone was better to cancel out background noise. Hard to hear him speak sometimes.

2) I thought a torsen was a mechanical? What is this about a mechanical as an option?

3) Brake fade? Hopefully that was after a full day of use by other auto journalist and not 10 min into spirited driving.

1) Yes.

2) Mechanical LSD generally refers to a clutch-type differential. They aren't popular for street cars due to noise and feel, but are superior on the track.

3) Stock pads, 'nuff said.

The Robot Cow · 02-08-2012, 10:29 PM

I would love to see what Keiichi Tsuchiya thinks of the car in a future best motoring video

maxeveland · 02-08-2012, 10:30 PM

wow i never knew the sound on the frs would be this amazing. I bet itll be way better even in person

rosuhere · 02-08-2012, 10:37 PM

great vid, thnx for the up...

the wait is killing me ~

Hanzo · 02-08-2012, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Robot Cow

I would love to see what Keiichi Tsuchiya thinks of the car in a future best motoring video

Too bad that won't happen since Best Motoring ended months ago. I did hear there will be a new car show coming out with him in it.

bambbrose · 02-08-2012, 10:42 PM

I've got a copy of Keichi's review. It is in a Japanese magazine titled "Toyota 86 New FR Sports" from Japan. Unfortunately, I can't read Japanese, so I haven't the slightest idea what he says.

SoCal_86 · 02-08-2012, 10:42 PM

"Well Done TOYOTA"

Hanzo · 02-08-2012, 10:44 PM

No credit to Subaru?

jimmillion · 02-08-2012, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hachiroku

He's definitely not always like this, and I think that's what's most telling about this review and how he feels about the 86/FRS. I've never seen him this giddy before.

he was honestly a school boy on a field trip. pure bliss

tranzformer · 02-08-2012, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

1) Yes.

2) Mechanical LSD generally refers to a clutch-type differential. They aren't popular for street cars due to noise and feel, but are superior on the track.

3) Stock pads, 'nuff said.

Thanks for the diff explanation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanzo

No credit to Subaru?

He didn't look under the hood at the front fenders

.

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tranzformer Delights in pure handling Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Zoom Zoom Location: KS Posts: 4,854 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I remember when we were speculating about the LSD it was viscous vs mechanical (torsen) and we were so happy when we found out that it was a mechanical. So like you Dimman I am still confused by the terminology. I'll just blame it on him being British.

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