Anyone Else Considering the FT-86 Convertible? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

4agze · 01-27-2011, 05:02 PM

I dont even want a sun roof on my FT86

zigzagz94 · 01-27-2011, 07:38 PM

HELL NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

If I wanted a convertible car of this type then I already would have bought a miata or S2000. They are excellent examples of affordable excellent handling small rwd convertible sports cars and they are available now. Why wait 2 years for a convertible FT-86?

The whole reason I'm looking forward to this car is because for whatever reason, over the last 20 years, Mazda has chosen to ignore my pleading for a coupe version of the miata and later the Kabura project.

I don't wan't a convertible which adds weight and lowers the rigidity of the car. I don't even want a sunroof. If you want a convertible there are plenty of options available just don't compromise my small lightweight RWD COUPE.

RRnold · 01-27-2011, 08:12 PM

Why would anybody in their right state of mind want a convertible... unless you're an attention whore!

cyde01 · 01-27-2011, 08:59 PM

hey, hey!!! easy now, just cuz i had an s2000 don't make me no hoe

Dimman · 01-27-2011, 09:09 PM

Aren't some of the Miata folks crying for a coupe?

(I want that white Subaru hatch of Ichi's!)

RRnold · 01-27-2011, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyde01

hey, hey!!! easy now, just cuz i had an s2000 don't make me no hoe

Please tell me you have a hardtop because that will make you less slutty!

-TokenSX- · 01-27-2011, 09:19 PM

Im sorry but im not a big fan of convertibles, makes the car look even more heavier and plus i would hate to be in an accident : (

cyde01 · 01-27-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RRnold

Please tell me you have a hardtop because that will make you less slutty!

naw cuh i go topless even in the winter time

[es vi: eks] · 01-28-2011, 01:08 PM

My Gf would want a convertible one lol.
I would prefer a Targa top on the FT if they were going to do one.
There have been a few Subaru XTs & XT6s convertibles done. They actually used a double floor pan to increase the strength.

Allch Chcar · 01-28-2011, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RRnold

Why would anybody in their right state of mind want a convertible... unless you're an attention whore!

What does that say about you? People can see your legs when you drive your motorcycle.

The RX-8 is a wonderful car as far as the design and chassis. The only problem I've ever found with it was to do with the transmission(which has a family history of problems) and the Renesis which is a bit too high strung and specialty for my taste. If Mazda had offered an inline 4 from their economy line people would still have bought it on looks and handling alone.

I'm surprised at the disdain for convertibles. If you truly want to enjoy driving you need to feel/hear the wind rushing past and the clatter of the engine and the squalling of the tires. The Miata is a true to it's roots driver's car and it is a convertible. Maybe that's your problem. The best solution to that is try out a go-kart with even a modest power to weight ratio, that is how to experience truly exhilarating driving

. Sadly, the last time I drove a go-kart I was small(8 or 9) and scared to death, my co-pilot was a friend's dad and he stomping the accelerator

. *sigh*

Midship Runabout · 01-28-2011, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [es vi: eks]

They actually used a double floor pan to increase the strength.

I know a certain green eclipse that could have used that double floor board

blur · 01-30-2011, 12:19 AM

I'd kill for a hatch. It's perfect.

whaap · 01-30-2011, 09:49 AM

I wouldn't want a FT86 convertible. I drive one now (Miata) and would be driving a Miata coupe if they had made one. I would like the FT to be a two seater hatch back like the old CRX's.

ichitaka05 · 01-30-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimman

(I want that white Subaru hatch of Ichi's!)

Thanks :happy0180:

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zigzagz94 BRZerhood Lurker #13 Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 15 DGM BRZ Premium Location: charon's ferry Posts: 892 Thanks: 377 Thanked 225 Times in 128 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	HELL NOOOOOOOO!!!!!! If I wanted a convertible car of this type then I already would have bought a miata or S2000. They are excellent examples of affordable excellent handling small rwd convertible sports cars and they are available now. Why wait 2 years for a convertible FT-86? The whole reason I'm looking forward to this car is because for whatever reason, over the last 20 years, Mazda has chosen to ignore my pleading for a coupe version of the miata and later the Kabura project. I don't wan't a convertible which adds weight and lowers the rigidity of the car. I don't even want a sunroof. If you want a convertible there are plenty of options available just don't compromise my small lightweight RWD COUPE.

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cyde01 ft86club resident b-boy Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Yamaha R3, moonslate 2018 GT Black Location: LA Area So Cal Posts: 1,214 Thanks: 142 Thanked 208 Times in 101 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	hey, hey!!! easy now, just cuz i had an s2000 don't make me no hoe

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-TokenSX- Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: Nissan Silvia Location: Hattiesburg,Ms Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Im sorry but im not a big fan of convertibles, makes the car look even more heavier and plus i would hate to be in an accident : (

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[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)	My Gf would want a convertible one lol. I would prefer a Targa top on the FT if they were going to do one. There have been a few Subaru XTs & XT6s convertibles done. They actually used a double floor pan to increase the strength.

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blur ლ(ಠ益ಠ)ლ Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: E36 5.7 V8 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 1,573 Thanks: 194 Thanked 198 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	I'd kill for a hatch. It's perfect.

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whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s)	I wouldn't want a FT86 convertible. I drive one now (Miata) and would be driving a Miata coupe if they had made one. I would like the FT to be a two seater hatch back like the old CRX's.

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