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vh_supra26 · 11-06-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tt3Sheppard

I'm hoping this becomes what the MR2/Supra is today. I want to keep this for a long time.

But the FR-S production number is going to be way higher than the MK2 MR-2 and MK4 Supra.

danthemann5 · 11-06-2012, 11:54 AM

I was referring to the 1st generation of the Eclipse. The changes there were, in my humble opinion, pretty significant. I think the 2nd generation mid-cycle changes ('95-'96 to '97-'99) were pretty significant as well. I don't think I'm articulating it well, but I feel that the different front and rear really altered the overall look and flow of the car.

Veloist · 11-06-2012, 11:56 AM

I feel like the mid cycle refresh for the FR-S will just get blacked-chrome headlight housings maybe a more red taillight cover and a new standard head unit.

I hope that this is the only generation of this car.

vh_supra26 · 11-06-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Veloist

I feel like the mid cycle refresh for the FR-S will just get blacked-chrome headlight housings maybe a more red taillight cover and a new standard head unit.

I hope that this is the only generation of this car.

Why?

DaJo · 11-06-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by vh_supra26

Why?

I can kind of understand why he said that... It makes him feel more special and also so he doesn't regret buying the early model of course. Lol

smallfun · 11-06-2012, 12:10 PM

More power along with better mileage, more standard equipment (more premium materials, subwoofer, HIDs, etc) and a JDM HVAC controls would be very nice.

vh_supra26 · 11-06-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DaJoian

I can kind of understand why he said that... It makes him feel more special and also so he doesn't regret buying the early model of course. Lol

I see, but new isn't always better.

I talked with a number of MR-2 owners and a lot of them have said MK2 > MK3.

Also on Supraforums, if the FT-HS is a preview of a MK5 Supra a lot of members also said MK4 > MK5.

I would want Toyota to continue with more sports cars in the future. Keep on improving them with every generation.

tnt · 11-06-2012, 12:27 PM

+1

Veloist · 11-06-2012, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vh_supra26

Why?

Sorry I said it wrong--but what I really meant to say is that I hope the car doesn't undergo a dramatic redesign and keeps a consistent shape; For example cars like the S2000, NSX, the RX-8 kept their shape throughout their lives.

DaJo · 11-06-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by smallfun

More power along with better mileage, more standard equipment (more premium materials, subwoofer, HIDs, etc) and a JDM HVAC controls would be very nice.

Lol, but that's the selling point for Subaru's BRZ Limited in North America.

smallfun · 11-06-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Veloist

Sorry I said it wrong--but what I really meant to say is that I hope the car doesn't undergo a dramatic redesign and keeps a consistent shape; For example cars like the S2000, NSX, the RX-8 kept their shape throughout their lives.

their short, short lives...

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaJoian

Lol, but that's the selling point for Subaru's BRZ Limited in North America.

heh, good point

SupraLove · 11-06-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pr086

i kind of had the thought of the civic si in mind. it's been all over the map. hatch back, coupe, etc. even the 8th gen to 9th gen was a big enough change. (step in the wrong direction imo)

+1

But what the OP said is correct. Toyota should make a few minor tweaks here and there, but keep the design the same. Perhaps they could start by fixing the god-awful ricer -- er, I mean Euro-style -- taillamps.

ashtray · 11-06-2012, 05:49 PM

Big Mid-cycle refreshes:
3rd Gen Mustangs. '79-'93?
C3 and C4 Corvettes.
WRX changed front end a few times.
Acura TL reduced "the beak" but still looks ugly
Aztek did a facelift after the first year.
Civic is supposed to get an early mid cycle refreshening.

SUB-FT86 · 11-06-2012, 10:06 PM

I hope the refresh gets the damn premium Toyota 86 headlights!!! I hate the FRS headlights with a passion. All this car needs is those headlights and 20hp/45-50tq added. It would be the only car for me if that happens.

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11-06-2012, 11:54 AM	#16
danthemann5 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: Clevleand, OH Posts: 55 Thanks: 10 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I was referring to the 1st generation of the Eclipse. The changes there were, in my humble opinion, pretty significant. I think the 2nd generation mid-cycle changes ('95-'96 to '97-'99) were pretty significant as well. I don't think I'm articulating it well, but I feel that the different front and rear really altered the overall look and flow of the car.

11-06-2012, 11:56 AM	#17
Veloist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: ‘93 MR2, ‘22 GR86, ‘23 GR Corolla Location: N. California Posts: 1,525 Thanks: 700 Thanked 1,714 Times in 668 Posts Mentioned: 75 Post(s)	I feel like the mid cycle refresh for the FR-S will just get blacked-chrome headlight housings maybe a more red taillight cover and a new standard head unit. I hope that this is the only generation of this car.

11-06-2012, 12:10 PM	#20
smallfun Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '00 Corolla, Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 40 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	More power along with better mileage, more standard equipment (more premium materials, subwoofer, HIDs, etc) and a JDM HVAC controls would be very nice.

11-06-2012, 12:27 PM	#22
tnt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: argento frs at Location: fremont ca Posts: 579 Thanks: 177 Thanked 76 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s)	+1

11-06-2012, 05:49 PM	#27
ashtray As Seen On The Internet Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 2003 WRX, 2013 BRZ, 442 Location: SoCal Posts: 852 Thanks: 23 Thanked 251 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Big Mid-cycle refreshes: 3rd Gen Mustangs. '79-'93? C3 and C4 Corvettes. WRX changed front end a few times. Acura TL reduced "the beak" but still looks ugly Aztek did a facelift after the first year. Civic is supposed to get an early mid cycle refreshening.

11-06-2012, 10:06 PM	#28
SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	I hope the refresh gets the damn premium Toyota 86 headlights!!! I hate the FRS headlights with a passion. All this car needs is those headlights and 20hp/45-50tq added. It would be the only car for me if that happens.

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