Beefed up 86 spied @ Nürburgring

[tahdizzle]

Originally Posted by Guillaume

Check this one out in full def.





Right.

Its that picture right there that makes me think its a "For Funsies" car. I doubt that type of oil cooler would be used in a mass produced car.

[ICantAffordAnLFA]

Yep there it is. Doubt there is an intercooler behind that.

Tyres ; Pilot Super Sport?

[Guillaume]

Originally Posted by tahdizzle

Its that picture right there that makes me think its a "For Funsies" car. I doubt that type of oil cooler would be used in a mass produced car.

First example that pops to mind is the current M5: https://m-power.com/_open/b/varlink2...d=2723&lang=en

[ICantAffordAnLFA]

Originally Posted by Guillaume

First example that pops to mind is the current M5: https://m-power.com/_open/b/varlink2...d=2723&lang=en

Brz RA has a cooler ahead of the rad as well.

[asdf]

some people (like myself) are more interested in factory optioned upgrades than aftermarket-- thanks for sharing, here's to hoping we see more about this

[gramicci101]

The oil cooler on that page is laying parallel to the ground at the bottom of the engine bay. Which is an interesting concept, but it seems like it would mess with underbody aero on our cars.

And I don't think comparing a tweaked GT86 test mule to an M5 is really valid.

[ICantAffordAnLFA]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

The oil cooler on that page is laying parallel to the ground at the bottom of the engine bay. Which is an interesting concept, but it seems like it would mess with underbody aero on our cars.

And I don't think comparing a tweaked GT86 test mule to an M5 is really valid.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53207

[Guillaume]

Originally Posted by asdf

some people (like myself) are more interested in factory optioned upgrades than aftermarket-- thanks for sharing, here's to hoping we see more about this

Same for me. I'd rather pay some extra $ for a coherent, well engineered and durable package...

I am no tuner myself, and it's too easy to screw up the car with mismatched components.
Plus even reputable after market brands sell some seriously shitty stuff, not to mention placebo mods.

To each their own, though. I am certainly not criticising the people brave enough to venture in the unknown of the after market tuning!

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by ICantAffordAnLFA

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53207

That's because the RA has always been Subaru's race spec line, even back to ye olden days. And usually only available to the Japanese market.

Why is it being sold as a Subaru in Japan, and not a GT86?

[ICantAffordAnLFA]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

That's because the RA has always been Subaru's race spec line, even back to ye olden days. And usually only available to the Japanese market.

Why is it being sold as a Subaru in Japan, and not a GT86?

I think there is a GT86 version in Japan.

[ICantAffordAnLFA]

From Gazoo

http://gazooracing.com/detail/3255293

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by ICantAffordAnLFA

From Gazoo

http://gazooracing.com/detail/3255293

That spells it out pretty clearly.

Originally Posted by Gazoo

京オートサロン2014でデビューしたGRMN MARK X ConceptとGRMN 86 Conceptが、「クルマと人を鍛える」現場であるニュルブルクリンク24時間耐久レースの会場に登場し ました。
今回は2台のパフォーマンスの高さを猛獣に見立て、クルマの動物園(=ga・zoo)の檻を表現したブース を出展し、GAZOO RacingとGRMNブランドをニュルブルクリンク24時間耐久レースに集まるクルマファンへとPRしま す。

[tahdizzle]

I didn't question the functionality of the oil cooler. Just that the type of oil cooler would not make it in a mass produced vehicle, strictly because of the mounting position and various regulations.

and as was pointed out, the mounting position on the BMW was in a different location than the one on the 86 in the image.

[tahdizzle]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

That spells it out pretty clearly.

Crystal Clear here.

Any other questions Gents?