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[Vic_RSA]

Originally Posted by sav

No problem. That is a lot cheaper than I thought since it's aluminium, well done Toyota.

I didn't know that. I also now just read that the sheet-metal on the roof is 0.65mm thick - mind the hail guys! At least the bonnet won't rust in later years as it is on my Mini...

Will have to either source a replacement or have it patched and welded - again!

[sieglapj]

What parts of our car are aluminum?

[sav]

Originally Posted by sieglapj

What parts of our car are aluminum?

Just the bonnet as far as I know unless we're talking engine parts as well.

[Alang]

Originally Posted by Vic_RSA

I didn't know that. I also now just read that the sheet-metal on the roof is 0.65mm thick - mind the hail guys! At least the bonnet won't rust in later years as it is on my Mini...

Will have to either source a replacement or have it patched and welded - again!

That is the reason for the two creases down the roof line. They are not there for aerodynamics or anything, they just give rigidity to the roof. And they look great

[Vic_RSA]

Originally Posted by Alang

That is the reason for the two creases down the roof line. They are not there for aerodynamics or anything, they just give rigidity to the roof. And they look great

The roof is one of my favourite design elements of this car and I think I can forgive the lack of panoramic sunroof. This is by far the most rigid car I have ever driven. Also the most aerodynamic with a 0.27 drag coefficient...

[Alang]

Originally Posted by Vic_RSA

The roof is one of my favourite design elements of this car and I think I can forgive the lack of panoramic sunroof. This is by far the most rigid car I have ever driven. Also the most aerodynamic with a 0.27 drag coefficient...

Also one of my favorites, a great example of form following function.

[Naughty]

Originally Posted by Samurai 20V

Be back on Thursday.. Been 2.5 years bru..

Damn how time fly's.

So what goodies you bringing :-D

[v3rgil]

So i've been in cape town (blouberg strand, kite beach) for almost two weeks and i have not seen an 86 yet, loving it!

[Ryan86]

Originally Posted by v3rgil

So i've been in cape town (blouberg strand, kite beach) for almost two weeks and i have not seen an 86 yet, loving it!

They must all be on the KZN South Coast, I'm in Pennington and spotted 5 x 86 and new silver wrapped up at South Coast Toyota.

[KapteinBos]

Ive only ever seen one and it was the black one in kempton that lead to me starting to look and buy my car in about 2 weeks...

[Rossi]

Originally Posted by v3rgil

So i've been in cape town (blouberg strand, kite beach) for almost two weeks and i have not seen an 86 yet, loving it!

I got back from Bloubergstrand yesterday, only saw 2 down there in the 2 weeks I was there a Silver and a Red one.

[Ryan86]

Originally Posted by Spoor

Hi all,

Not sure if any one has spotted me, silver standard 86 in PTA with extensive hail damage. Waited and struggled to find stock in Gauteng, found one left in Balito. Flew down to collect and then got hit by the massive Edenvale hail storm on my way back.. 500km on the clock. No panel on the car untouched... And can only go in for repairs in Jan due to scarce parts in SA still drives like a beast though

feel for you boet.....

[sav]

Unrelated but have you guys noticed the prices have gone up?

[KapteinBos]

Originally Posted by sav

Unrelated but have you guys noticed the prices have gone up?

prices of what?