Scion FR-S / Toyota FT-86 / Subaru with Aggressive Body & High Wing! + VIDEO!

[RRnold]

They seem to be pulling some of the aerodynamic stying cues from the old Celica GTS. Makes me wonder if there will be a GTS version

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by RRnold

They seem to be pulling some of the aerodynamic stying cues from the old Celica GTS. Makes me wonder if there will be a GTS version

In Japan & UK maybe... but US, I don't think so

[SUB-FT86]

This car reminds me so much of the Celica GT-S/Aero package and the 2002-07 Honda Integra(Acura RSX) Type R, but with RWD being the only biggest difference.

[xantonin]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Not meant to flame but I'm curious what made you say that? A lot of the time looks can be deceiving and it isn't until in the wind tunnel/on the track that you can really tell how the wing will interact with the rest of the car.

I'll show the picture in a moment. But as you said a lot more is into the wing than how it looks.

In a few pictures the wing is tilted more at a 10 degreen angle. To counter lift I would think that it should be 0 degrees or less to push down.

[iff2mastamatt]

@TRDLS

Interesting, though I'm not surprised. The final specs are what I car about at this point!

[bofa]

Originally Posted by xantonin

I'm starting to think that all the people that hate wings are just insecure and worried they'll get made fun of, or that they will be called "rice".

I don't hate wings altogether. I love those that are fully functional, but I like them to be tasteful. For production cars, my opinion is that they should be somewhat understated. But some are just hideous (imo)... that includes the Celica GTS, the Impreza STi, some of the Mustang Cobras from earlier in the previous decade, and now this version of the FR. Leave the salad bars for the aftermarket imo.

edit for rustangs.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by xantonin

I'll show the picture in a moment. But as you said a lot more is into the wing than how it looks.

In a few pictures the wing is tilted more at a 10 degreen angle. To counter lift I would think that it should be 0 degrees or less to push down.

Like this spoiler



After they change to this spoiler in 04~05 (iirc), rear downforce have improved!

[xantonin]

Originally Posted by xantonin

I'll show the picture in a moment. But as you said a lot more is into the wing than how it looks.

In a few pictures the wing is tilted more at a 10 degreen angle. To counter lift I would think that it should be 0 degrees or less to push down.

Oops I mean -10..

[xantonin]

If you look at the angle of the wing, it is more like \ where it seems to me air rushing at it would force it up.

It should be angle more like / so the air hits it, pushes it and pushed it down.

[iDriveFast]

New wing is a plus for me

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by chulooz

The rims in this picture almost make them look staggered.

That style does come in 18s, but I dont know if I trust my eyes from that angle.

Based off the work Ryephile did with PS, it seems like they could be 17in based on that. But as you said it is hard to tell.


http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=32

[ichitaka05]

It's also interesting that, no one have commented on ride height of the car... yesterday's ride height was pretty base, but today is pretty low... or just light angle?

[bofa]

It does look lower... if this is the accessory version, maybe TRD springs? Hard to gauge in some photos.. I did seem some slight lift in a couple, maybe from decent torque.

[iff2mastamatt]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

It's also interesting that, no one have commented on ride height of the car... yesterday's ride height was pretty base, but today is pretty low... or just light angle?

The wheels are closer to the arches, but I'm not sure if that is a result in it going fast or if it actually is lowered. Man they're really screwing with our heads.