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MZ21 · 08-22-2012, 09:03 AM

So the Prius Coupe ran an 13.11 @ 107.19 MPH today. All the more reason for people here to stop buy shark fin antenna's and 4K wheel and tyre packages and get some *real* mumbo happening.

I can't even imagine what it would feel like to have to step back into a stock 86.

fuddbutter · 08-22-2012, 09:41 AM

I think 10k is ridiculous, considering the car is only 40k max and they can build a motor, gearbox full of moving parts, tires, wheels, brakes, diff body panels, aircon, yadda yadda yadda.

Put it into perspective for a bit... is it really worth 25% of the car?
How much does a Garrett turbo really cost Garrett to make? How much markup to they put on it?
I have seen manufacturing costs of products and what they end up being worth at the retail end, and its freakin crazy.

I understand people need to make money etc.. but seriously.

Anyway.. probably will be a good chance ill end up with this or one of the other kits coming out in the future..

MarkMash · 08-22-2012, 09:48 AM

It's worth it.

you're talking about x amount of suppliers, fabrication of certain parts, hand built labour and comparing that with BULK mass production that has had millions spent making the process more efficient with less workers.

czar07 · 08-22-2012, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MZ21

So the Prius Coupe ran an 13.11 @ 107.19 MPH today. All the more reason for people here to stop buy shark fin antenna's and 4K wheel and tyre packages and get some *real* mumbo happening.

I can't even imagine what it would feel like to have to step back into a stock 86.

Bad launch? Low 12s possible you reckon?

MZ21 · 08-22-2012, 10:03 AM

Not a low 12. High 12s sure. I was still on stock 205 tyres. Plus was run conservative 190kw tune. Better rubber and a bit more boost will see a 12.9

armythug · 08-22-2012, 10:03 AM

I'm really ok with their price. They could price the kit at 12k if they believe that it's worth that. Everyone here should be ok with the price. That does not mean that I will be buying the kit. Instead of complaining about their price, its easier to just move on to something that you believe is fair. No offense to the OP.

TonyJZX · 08-22-2012, 10:42 AM

that's ok if you think its too expensive

however name cheaper alternatives? that actually work... and have some semblence of reliabilty

i'm waiting

i forgot the name but some place in QLD has a $3,600 kit... apparently

Tradewind · 08-22-2012, 03:07 PM

The Qld item is S/C kit.

For now the CHE kit with turbo is the item, or the bullet supercharger kit also for just under $10k driveaway price

Dale@CHP · 08-22-2012, 04:09 PM

Not only does it make the power it backs it up at the track..

Proven Dyno numbers, proven track numbers!

Surok · 08-22-2012, 06:18 PM

i think we are just waiting for proven reliability.

DriftEightSix · 08-22-2012, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyJZX

that's ok if you think its too expensive

however name cheaper alternatives? that actually work... and have some semblence of reliabilty

i'm waiting

i forgot the name but some place in QLD has a $3,600 kit... apparently

Please point me to what your definition of "semblence of reliabilty" is...

The stock car hasn't even been proven to be reliable yet(IMO)... let alone any turbo, supercharge setups.

Dale@CHP · 08-22-2012, 06:37 PM

if you want it to be 100% reliable you will leave it 100% stock, as soon as you touch anything there is a chance something will go wrong, plain and simple.

DriftEightSix · 08-22-2012, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale@CHP

if you want it to be 100% reliable you will leave it 100% stock, as soon as you touch anything there is a chance something will go wrong, plain and simple.

False...

The car hasn't even been proven to be reliable let alone 100% reliable...(not your car the stock car).

Dale@CHP · 08-22-2012, 06:47 PM

do you think subaru didnt test the cars before releasing them??

08-22-2012, 09:41 AM	#114
fuddbutter Potato Farmer Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: #SLOBRZ Location: Melbourne Aust Posts: 787 Thanks: 493 Thanked 247 Times in 152 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	I think 10k is ridiculous, considering the car is only 40k max and they can build a motor, gearbox full of moving parts, tires, wheels, brakes, diff body panels, aircon, yadda yadda yadda. Put it into perspective for a bit... is it really worth 25% of the car? How much does a Garrett turbo really cost Garrett to make? How much markup to they put on it? I have seen manufacturing costs of products and what they end up being worth at the retail end, and its freakin crazy. I understand people need to make money etc.. but seriously. Anyway.. probably will be a good chance ill end up with this or one of the other kits coming out in the future.. __________________ Something something butter.. www.vic86brzclub.com

08-22-2012, 10:03 AM	#118
armythug Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: Pegasus White 86GTS Location: Perth WA Posts: 608 Thanks: 371 Thanked 108 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I'm really ok with their price. They could price the kit at 12k if they believe that it's worth that. Everyone here should be ok with the price. That does not mean that I will be buying the kit. Instead of complaining about their price, its easier to just move on to something that you believe is fair. No offense to the OP. __________________ Pegasus White 6MT got it. :happy0180:

08-22-2012, 03:07 PM	#120
Tradewind Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2006 Subaru Liberty EZ30 S/charged Location: Cairns, Qld, Australia Posts: 291 Thanks: 0 Thanked 53 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	The Qld item is S/C kit. For now the CHE kit with turbo is the item, or the bullet supercharger kit also for just under $10k driveaway price __________________ Toyota 86 test driver

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08-22-2012, 09:03 AM	#113
MZ21 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86GT Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	So the Prius Coupe ran an 13.11 @ 107.19 MPH today. All the more reason for people here to stop buy shark fin antenna's and 4K wheel and tyre packages and get some real mumbo happening. I can't even imagine what it would feel like to have to step back into a stock 86.

08-22-2012, 09:48 AM	#115
MarkMash Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 301 Thanks: 415 Thanked 138 Times in 72 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	It's worth it. you're talking about x amount of suppliers, fabrication of certain parts, hand built labour and comparing that with BULK mass production that has had millions spent making the process more efficient with less workers.

08-22-2012, 10:03 AM	#117
MZ21 Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86GT Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Not a low 12. High 12s sure. I was still on stock 205 tyres. Plus was run conservative 190kw tune. Better rubber and a bit more boost will see a 12.9

08-22-2012, 10:42 AM	#119
TonyJZX Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: VN Commode Location: Sydney Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	that's ok if you think its too expensive however name cheaper alternatives? that actually work... and have some semblence of reliabilty i'm waiting i forgot the name but some place in QLD has a $3,600 kit... apparently

08-22-2012, 04:09 PM	#121
Dale@CHP Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Turbocharged FT86 R&D Car Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Not only does it make the power it backs it up at the track.. Proven Dyno numbers, proven track numbers!

08-22-2012, 06:18 PM	#122
Surok Wise old man Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 1,003 Thanks: 999 Thanked 240 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	i think we are just waiting for proven reliability.

08-22-2012, 06:37 PM	#124
Dale@CHP Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Turbocharged FT86 R&D Car Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	if you want it to be 100% reliable you will leave it 100% stock, as soon as you touch anything there is a chance something will go wrong, plain and simple.

08-22-2012, 06:47 PM	#126
Dale@CHP Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Turbocharged FT86 R&D Car Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	do you think subaru didnt test the cars before releasing them??

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