strut tower braces made out of bamboo?!? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DrunkenMime · 01-19-2010, 05:37 PM

lmao! ok my bad...back on "topic" bamboo fits the whole japanese theme much better so my vote is for bamboo

TRDMAN · 03-01-2010, 12:21 AM

I hope the block is solid. Cause i want to turbo the shit out of it if not then its 5.0 stang time

mrtodd · 03-18-2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TRDMAN

I hope the block is solid. Cause i want to turbo the shit out of it if not then its 5.0 stang time

Solid block, like the solid rear axle used in the Mustang?

I think it's safe to say that both are a given.

Drawbacks aside, I really do like the new 5.0. It's about time Ford made an up-to-date performance V8.

....Now they just need to add that bamboo. I vote skip the strut tower braces and go for a full bamboo roll cage! Lightweight and totally JDM. Also, I'm thinking that if they put a proper carbon fiber shell tightly wound around the bamboo core it may solve the flex issues? Maybe.

Matador · 03-18-2010, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mrtodd

Solid block, like the solid rear axle used in the Mustang?

I think it's safe to say that both are a given.

Drawbacks aside, I really do like the new 5.0. It's about time Ford made an up-to-date performance V8.

....Now they just need to add that bamboo. I vote skip the strut tower braces and go for a full bamboo roll cage! Lightweight and totally JDM. Also, I'm thinking that if they put a proper carbon fiber shell tightly wound around the bamboo core it may solve the flex issues? Maybe.

Or weave the carbon fiber into the bamboo....... genius!!!!!!!!!

TRDMAN · 03-18-2010, 02:28 AM

I want bamboo floor mats

mrtodd · 03-18-2010, 02:51 AM

Lol nice! Haha

Myka · 03-18-2010, 03:16 AM

The new mustang v8 will weigh 1000 lbs more than what it's believed the 86 will weigh. No thanks. Gimme a roofed go-cart, boxer engine, and 6 speed manual thank you. Oh and to stay on topic, the bamboo floor mats might be a good idea.

Lexicon101 · 03-18-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Myka

The new mustang v8 will weigh 1000 lbs more than what it's believed the 86 will weigh. No thanks. Gimme a roofed go-cart, boxer engine, and 6 speed manual thank you. Oh and to stay on topic, the bamboo floor mats might be a good idea.

THIS.

[es vi: eks] · 03-19-2010, 02:59 AM

Just imagine that Toyota didnt want to call it anything fancy.... and only called it the FT-86. There would be so many disapointed people.

FT86 now comes with the uber rare bamboo edition.
Comes with polished bamboo gear stick, Bamboo sway bars, light weight Bamboo drive shafts.. and more

cyde01 · 03-22-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

Man, I tell you what, I've learned over the past few months that Celica nerds are CRAZY loyal to that model name....

even after Toyota butchered it for a good 17 years straight.

toyota only butchered it for the last 5 years it was sold. at least in japan..

mrtodd · 03-31-2010, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by [es vi: eks]

Just imagine that Toyota didnt want to call it anything fancy.... and only called it the FT-86. There would be so many disapointed people.

I'm actually hoping they keep the FT-86 name...

I think it sounds hardcore.

"What do you drive, broseph?"
"...Broheim...I drive the FT-86."
"Shit. That sounds bad ass......son."

See?

racepauly · 04-02-2010, 02:06 PM

If it is Named Celica, then I will drive it off the lot and then debadge it.
Maybe I'll get crazy and custom make an FT-86 Emblem to replace it.

Midship Runabout · 04-02-2010, 02:27 PM

I would be happy if the ft86 stays in the vin.

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01-19-2010, 05:37 PM	#15
DrunkenMime Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: IS300 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 161 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	lmao! ok my bad...back on "topic" bamboo fits the whole japanese theme much better so my vote is for bamboo

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TRDMAN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Drives: 08 Tacoma TRD OFFROAD Location: SEATTLE Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I hope the block is solid. Cause i want to turbo the shit out of it if not then its 5.0 stang time

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TRDMAN Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Drives: 08 Tacoma TRD OFFROAD Location: SEATTLE Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I want bamboo floor mats

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mrtodd Techmology. Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: Scrapped project EH2 Location: Teh Mountains Posts: 137 Thanks: 40 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lol nice! Haha

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Myka Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: Lincoln Town Car Location: MO :( Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The new mustang v8 will weigh 1000 lbs more than what it's believed the 86 will weigh. No thanks. Gimme a roofed go-cart, boxer engine, and 6 speed manual thank you. Oh and to stay on topic, the bamboo floor mats might be a good idea.

03-19-2010, 02:59 AM	#23
[es vi: eks] Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: Subaru Legacy Location: NZ, Christchurch, The Shakey Isles Posts: 322 Thanks: 41 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just imagine that Toyota didnt want to call it anything fancy.... and only called it the FT-86. There would be so many disapointed people. FT86 now comes with the uber rare bamboo edition. Comes with polished bamboo gear stick, Bamboo sway bars, light weight Bamboo drive shafts.. and more

04-02-2010, 02:06 PM	#26
racepauly FT-86 Fanboy Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: IS300, Tacoma TRD, Integra Location: Torrance Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If it is Named Celica, then I will drive it off the lot and then debadge it. Maybe I'll get crazy and custom make an FT-86 Emblem to replace it.

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