2017 Model Year Improvements - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 12-13-2015, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nikitopo

This is pretty acceptable. Different people can have different priorities or likes.

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Originally Posted by Cole

Though, with that said, even if there is a power bump, I won't be buying another FRS. And that's only because I realize that a GT car is a better fit for me.

I'm with you on this one Cole, this is my first sports car and I've always been into cars since forever, I believe in earning power and skill, this car is the first rung on the ladder for handling wise, I feel a GT, WRX etc all are on the next rung

Cole · 12-13-2015, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

I'm with you on this one Cole, this is my first sports car and I've always been into cars since forever, I believe in earning power and skill, this car is the first rung on the ladder for handling wise, I feel a GT, WRX etc all are on the next rung

I don't see it as "earning" something. It's just simply my opinion that I'm not using the car for what it's made for. There really aren't too many great roads around me, and the ones that are close to me, are heavily patrolled by police. So I could go and have a scenic drive, but I have to stick to the limit. I have a really great back road near me that's about 5km of tight turns and long, sweeping turns that are great to hit around 80kmh, but I'm always worried about being a little over the limit, especially when there's some traffic around. So, something more comfortable with better creature comforts is high on my priority list since I just don't have the time to go to the track or autox because of my work schedule in the summer.

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 12-13-2015, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Cole

I don't see it as "earning" something. It's just simply my opinion that I'm not using the car for what it's made for. There really aren't too many great roads around me, and the ones that are close to me, are heavily patrolled by police. So I could go and have a scenic drive, but I have to stick to the limit. I have a really great back road near me that's about 5km of tight turns and long, sweeping turns that are great to hit around 80kmh, but I'm always worried about being a little over the limit, especially when there's some traffic around. So, something more comfortable with better creature comforts is high on my priority list since I just don't have the time to go to the track or autox because of my work schedule in the summer.

Ah... I guess that's where we differ, me and my friends now all the affectionately called Pennsyltucky backroads near us with tight corners and such a mustang wouldn't totally be great for. However the new ones are changing my mindset now with the IRS in the rear

Black Tire · 12-13-2015, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Yep. I have worked for major, Tier One automotive parts manufacturers for longer than most on this forum have been alive with the last 5 years at a level high enough that I know what our customers (most of the car companies) are planning 4 or 5 years from now. This also means I know that all this "insider" crap is bull because anybody that is high enough to actually know anything is not going to say boo about it. If they did they would be out of work within minutes of it hitting the press. These sites take quotes out of context or executive double talk and twist it around until it sounds like what they want. That is the end of the story.

Oh, sure! Next thing you'll be telling us it that the FR-S/BRZ/GT-86 will stay with a front engine configuration instead going to a mid-engine layout like the next Corvette.

Tcoat · 12-13-2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Tire

Oh, sure! Next thing you'll be telling us it that the FR-S/BRZ/GT-86 will stay with a front engine configuration instead going to a mid-engine layout like the next Corvette.

Mid engine, AWD with a hydrogen fuel cell power plant according to my buddy that delivers Coke to the cafeteria at the Toyota tech center.

Black Tire · 12-13-2015, 12:01 PM

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Mid engine, AWD with a hydrogen fuel cell power plant according to my buddy that delivers Coke to the cafeteria at the Toyota tech center.

I actually heard from a guy online that once drew a Toyota-like car for an anime program (and therefore has an "in" with the higher-ups at Toyota) that it will be mid-engine, FRONT wheel drive. As a result the FR-S will be renamed the MF-S.

KR-S · 12-13-2015, 12:04 PM

I heard from my very close janitor friend who works in the Toyota corporate building that the next generation FT-86 will have a nuclear fusion reactor for the engine and will only be available as a pickup or van.

It will also only be front wheel drive.

Tcoat · 12-13-2015, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Tire

I actually heard from a guy online that once drew a Toyota-like car for an anime program (and therefore has an "in" with the higher-ups at Toyota) that it will be mid-engine, FRONT wheel drive. As a result the FR-S will be renamed the MF-S.

Ohhhh dude, there is no way they can add the S to the end of that if FWD. At best it is a MF-Se.

Tcoat · 12-13-2015, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KR-S 86

I heard from my very close janitor friend who works in the Toyota corporate building that the next generation FT-86 will have a nuclear fusion reactor for the engine and will only be available as a pickup or van.

It will also only be front wheel drive.

Dilithium crystal fueled

This guy said so

stevesnj · 12-13-2015, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Eighty 6

I'm thinking if they have boosted the hp slightly they won't announce it till most of the older stock is sold. I guess only time will tell.

Should see the 2017 86 release and specs in January/February. So not too long to go.

Tcoat · 12-13-2015, 08:52 PM

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Should see the 2017 86 release and specs in January/February. So not too long to go.

Nope. Not official ones anyway. When did we see the official specs for the 16s?

stevesnj · 12-13-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nikitopo

It is funny that so many people still demanding power. When I first drove my car, what I wanted was more handling.

My dream is to take my care on a track which I did Months ago. I plan to continue on the track until I can't take it anymore...which is never

stevesnj · 12-13-2015, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Nope. Not official ones anyway. When did we see the official specs for the 16s?

January 30th 2015

nikitopo · 12-14-2015, 03:51 AM

Probably in the Tokyo Auto Salon 2016 (January 15-17)?

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