Toyota FT-86 VS Nissan IDx FreeFlow: Battle of The Japanese Compact Cars - Page 10 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

fradet · 12-20-2013, 12:02 AM

There is something to do with the side view of the car, but the front and rear looks horrible IMO.

Im pretty sure a S16 concept would be successful.

Brzetto · 12-20-2013, 12:31 AM

*memo to Nissan*

or get the fuck out.

archer · 12-20-2013, 01:36 AM

i personally think it look's rather good. im curious to see if they actually release it thought and if so, how different will it look from the concept.

OICU812 · 12-20-2013, 03:24 AM

I've looked at it then again and again, nope still ugly sorry.

SUB-FT86 · 12-20-2013, 08:04 AM

They need to scrap that design and go with one that looks sporting. I can't stand boxy designs on a sports coupe. Leave that to the SUV's and trucks. I am probably the only person who disliked the 2 door sedan-boxyness of the E30/E30 M3

Levi · 12-20-2013, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

They need to scrap that design and go with one that looks sporting. I can't stand boxy designs on a sports coupe. Leave that to the SUV's and trucks. I am probably the only person who disliked the 2 door sedan-boxyness of the E30/E30 M3

Well, the E30 is not really a coupé. And it was yet ok for those times, but now it should not be boxy IMO. Something like modern Silvia would be nice.

zigzagz94 · 12-21-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by djmm

When I first looked at the car I was straight away thinking is it a joke? What a freakin ugly car!
But now after looking at it a few times, it actually looks very nice. I think this IDx is sort of like acquired taste kind of thing.

It's kinda-like a WRX in that way everyone hates the new stock looking version but once it's out for a while and people start doing minor cosmetic mods to them it starts to grow on you. I can see the IDx being a good base to work with. I'm a little biased though because it reminds me of an old school Celica/Hakasuka mix and I love those cars.

2014scionfrs · 12-29-2013, 08:58 AM

I hear Nissan is trying to bring back the 240 as a "Z" model next year..

vh_supra26 · 12-30-2013, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 2014scionfrs

I hear Nissan is trying to bring back the 240 as a "Z" model next year..

Rumor is the next Z (Z35) will be downsize and have an I4.

RAYSSPL · 02-04-2014, 05:48 PM

Here are some photos from Super Car Sunday at Woodland Hills, CA during the IDx in SoCal tour

Quirky but aggressive

Awesome approach to using jeans as a seat material

More here on IDxClub.co

OICU812 · 02-04-2014, 05:54 PM

Blue jean interior and baby poop paint finish not a fan. The Nismo though is abit interesting.

Margovincent_22x · 03-27-2014, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fatoni

first off, how do you know how much drag it generates? things like the xb have less drag than the veyron but guess which one can go 200mph. second off, drag is a good thing. there is a reason the prius has a coefficient of .24 while an f1 car has a drag coefficient of 1.75-2.xx

Drag can be beneficial and detrimental depending its configuration and track specification. Mine is just a personal opinion on my experience in the track.
F1 has a lot of down force so that it won't fly out of the track and promote traction..it has a lot of power to move compared to other non racing vehicles, for cars that has no ability to fly the drag can be detrimental in some aspects. "OPINION ONLY"

fatoni · 03-27-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Margovincent_22x

Drag can be beneficial and detrimental depending its configuration and track specification. Mine is just a personal opinion on my experience in the track.
F1 has a lot of down force so that it won't fly out of the track and promote traction..it has a lot of power to move compared to other non racing vehicles, for cars that has no ability to fly the drag can be detrimental in some aspects. "OPINION ONLY"

okay but youre not answering the question. how do you know how much drag this thing has? i didnt have to bring up f1. i could point out that the scion xb has a lower drag coefficient than the veyron. my point is that you cant just look at a car and make a statement like that with any accuracy.

Margovincent_22x · 03-27-2014, 09:01 PM

Ah I see.. Sorry about that I just speculated based on the design that I saw in the picture, May bad I have no Data backing my statement. My speculation is only based on what I previously saw in other data and pictures.. and also based on what I have studies in school.

View Poll Results: Which concept do you like better?
The sleek Toyota FT-86 Concept	213	69.16%
The retro Nissan IDx FreeFlow Concept	25	8.12%
I kind of like both concepts	70	22.73%
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12-20-2013, 12:02 AM	#127
fradet Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: sentra ser Location: Canada,Qc Posts: 20 Thanks: 24 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There is something to do with the side view of the car, but the front and rear looks horrible IMO. Im pretty sure a S16 concept would be successful.

12-20-2013, 12:31 AM	#128
Brzetto Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 4 wheels Location: Earth Posts: 1,024 Thanks: 117 Thanked 332 Times in 205 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	memo to Nissan or get the fuck out.

12-20-2013, 01:36 AM	#129
archer Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2001 jeep wrangler Location: california Posts: 38 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i personally think it look's rather good. im curious to see if they actually release it thought and if so, how different will it look from the concept.

12-20-2013, 08:04 AM	#131
SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	They need to scrap that design and go with one that looks sporting. I can't stand boxy designs on a sports coupe. Leave that to the SUV's and trucks. I am probably the only person who disliked the 2 door sedan-boxyness of the E30/E30 M3

12-29-2013, 08:58 AM	#134
2014scionfrs Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 52 Thanks: 96 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I hear Nissan is trying to bring back the 240 as a "Z" model next year..

02-04-2014, 05:48 PM	#136
RAYSSPL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: bicycle Location: SoCal Posts: 152 Thanks: 106 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here are some photos from Super Car Sunday at Woodland Hills, CA during the IDx in SoCal tour Quirky but aggressive Awesome approach to using jeans as a seat material More here on IDxClub.co

03-27-2014, 09:01 PM	#140
Margovincent_22x Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: Lightning Red BRZ MT Limited Location: California and Philippines Posts: 164 Thanks: 1 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ah I see.. Sorry about that I just speculated based on the design that I saw in the picture, May bad I have no Data backing my statement. My speculation is only based on what I previously saw in other data and pictures.. and also based on what I have studies in school.

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