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Shadowsong6 · 04-20-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by andygee

ur from texas, and drive a big mustang, yet ur drooling over this car and will most likely buy it....hmm, now i KNOW scion has a winner lol:happy0180:

Haha yes sir! I've ALWAYS loved initial D, and even though I've got a Mustang, I prefer curvy roads and corner carving to drag strips. Drag races are so BORING! it's over in an instant! lol

Giccin · 04-20-2011, 05:33 PM

Yea. I suppose they really cornered those who wanted to rebadge.

/cries DAMMIT! lol

Shadowsong6 · 04-20-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by xantonin

Are you kidding me? The majority of the posts are people that say they love it.

Unless you're only reading my posts.

In either case, this concept seems to be the most accepted one to date.

Hah, I'm not READING all the posts, this is quite a long thread, I'm just skimming, I guess the dislikes jump out more than the people who do like it

ichitaka05 · 04-20-2011, 05:34 PM

Hm... interesting, I'm getting more info on this car. One of my friend is interviewing the VP right now

Chewy · 04-20-2011, 05:35 PM

I personally like it. I'm not sure if I should sell both my cars for this. Which I happen to have both a Toyota and Subaru ironically. Consolidating my cars into one car. I lose some things, but still maintain the driving fun factor.

andygee · 04-20-2011, 05:35 PM

@ JohnnyR...hmm...you sound like you work for toyota....

blur · 04-20-2011, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Hm... interesting, I'm getting more info on this car. One of my friend is interviewing the VP right now

Fill us in!

Ryephile · 04-20-2011, 05:35 PM

Overall I really like this concept. I was a huge fan of the FT-86 II concept, but I have to be honest I like the vent-less front fender, sexier greenhouse, and bodyside aesthetics. I'm not a fan of the "talon" headlights and taillights of the FR-S and prefer the similar but more angular lights of the FT-86 II. I miss the sail window of the II, but the sail-mounted mirrors on the FR-S give the facet running under the window a longer and cleaner look. The side profile of the FR-S is amazing and makes me want to hump it through my monitor.

Like ichitaka05 said, if Toyota claimed the FT-86 II was "95% there", and they clearly changed way more than 5% for the FR-S concept, what elements of both concepts will end up in production.

The dubs and wheel-mounted rotors won't make it into production, and I'd be the mirror shape and size will be closer to the II concept, and of course the rear lights will have to change to be able to open the trunk, not to mention the door handles will have to move to a realistic location.

I'm very glad to hear lip service regarding an LSD, admission of the DR-4 fuel system on a 2.0L n/a boxer engine, consideration for track-day utility, surprising fuel economy, and all about a balanced chassis. I definitely look forward to seeing the production car.

Shadowsong6 · 04-20-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Hm... interesting, I'm getting more info on this car. One of my friend is interviewing the VP right now

You do understand that by posting that statement instead of keeping it to yourself you are obligated to tell us EVERYTHING you find out right?

ichitaka05 · 04-20-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadowsong6

You do understand that by posting that statement instead of keeping it to yourself you are obligated to tell us EVERYTHING you find out right?

You do understand some of the info are still secret and can't say it right? BUT I'll try to post what I can able to tell. Other stuff might be posted on my friend's site.

RRnold · 04-20-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by xantonin

This just doesn't look as elegant.

I'm really diggin the slash cut exhaust compared to the boring round rolled tips on the MKII! It reminds of RaceFit for the R6 and probably Yamaha's contribution to the concept!

colHolm · 04-20-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryephile

Overall I really like this concept. I was a huge fan of the FT-86 II concept, but I have to be honest I like the vent-less front fender, sexier greenhouse, and bodyside aesthetics. I'm not a fan of the "talon" headlights and taillights of the FR-S and prefer the similar but more angular lights of the FT-86 II. I miss the sail window of the II, but the sail-mounted mirrors on the FR-S give the facet running under the window a longer and cleaner look. The side profile of the FR-S is amazing and makes me want to hump it through my monitor.

Like ichitaka05 said, if Toyota claimed the FT-86 II was "95% there", and they clearly changed way more than 5% for the FR-S concept, what elements of both concepts will end up in production.

The dubs and wheel-mounted rotors won't make it into production, and I'd be the mirror shape and size will be closer to the II concept, and of course the rear lights will have to change to be able to open the trunk, not to mention the door handles will have to move to a realistic location.

I'm very glad to hear lip service regarding an LSD, admission of the DR-4 fuel system on a 2.0L n/a boxer engine, consideration for track-day utility, surprising fuel economy, and all about a balanced chassis. I definitely look forward to seeing the production car.

JohnnyR · 04-20-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by andygee

@ JohnnyR...hmm...you sound like you work for toyota....

Naw, I just really enjoy their products. I had a 2000 GT-S, and I loved it for what it was. It was clearly out-classed by my current car, but it was still incredible for what it was. I'm hoping this car to be the same, I hope it's pretty much what I want from it: Fun and bulletproof toyota build quality, at a fair price. I know it's not going to be a 400whp machine like my Evo, but that's not what I want it for. I want it to be a killer daily driver. But don't get me wrong, if there's a All-Trac/GT-Four awd turbo model, I'll trade my Evo in on it in a NY minute.

Interested to see how the interior shapes up. I don't expect Recaros (maybe as an option lol), but hopefully it's something comparable that it'll hold you planted. A quality, sporty, steering wheel. And of course, a joy-to-row 6-spd.

ichitaka05 · 04-20-2011, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RRnold

I'm really diggin the slash cut exhaust compared to the boring round rolled tips on the MKII! It reminds of RaceFit for the R6 and probably Yamaha's contribution to the concept!

Yeah I was wondering the same. They went out all the way didn't they?

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Ryephile Hot Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: quicker than arghx7 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 103 Thanked 173 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Overall I really like this concept. I was a huge fan of the FT-86 II concept, but I have to be honest I like the vent-less front fender, sexier greenhouse, and bodyside aesthetics. I'm not a fan of the "talon" headlights and taillights of the FR-S and prefer the similar but more angular lights of the FT-86 II. I miss the sail window of the II, but the sail-mounted mirrors on the FR-S give the facet running under the window a longer and cleaner look. The side profile of the FR-S is amazing and makes me want to hump it through my monitor. Like ichitaka05 said, if Toyota claimed the FT-86 II was "95% there", and they clearly changed way more than 5% for the FR-S concept, what elements of both concepts will end up in production. The dubs and wheel-mounted rotors won't make it into production, and I'd be the mirror shape and size will be closer to the II concept, and of course the rear lights will have to change to be able to open the trunk, not to mention the door handles will have to move to a realistic location. I'm very glad to hear lip service regarding an LSD, admission of the DR-4 fuel system on a 2.0L n/a boxer engine, consideration for track-day utility, surprising fuel economy, and all about a balanced chassis. I definitely look forward to seeing the production car. __________________ "Wisdom is a not a function of age, but a function of experience." Just Say No to unqualified aftermarket products.

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Chewy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: Corolla GT-S, Impreza Type-L Location: CT Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I personally like it. I'm not sure if I should sell both my cars for this. Which I happen to have both a Toyota and Subaru ironically. Consolidating my cars into one car. I lose some things, but still maintain the driving fun factor.

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