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Michel · 10-14-2011, 12:08 AM

Don't be mislead by the standard sponsor decals every car has to use when driving a VLN race (H&R, Bilstein etc.)

Michel · 10-14-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dimman

Anyone know the time differences between the race LFA and production LFA at the 'Ring?

IIRC they started racing in the VLN series around April 2008. Something to keep in mind is the fact that in order to compete in the 24hr race, it's required to finish 1 or 2 races (not sure, I'll look into this) in the VLN series. However there are exceptions..

I won't be suprised if Gazoo wants to attend the next 24hr race too with the FT86.

madfast · 10-14-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by PAImportTuner

It's for the turn signal. In this location there is a logo that also lights up. Subaru has a GM-like fender vent slightly above this location and the turn signal is mounted on mirrors instead.

is this a joke? a logo that lights up? where the hell do you get this stuff from?

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Originally Posted by MF_DEUCE

they're not stock wheels. those look like enkei's to me.
http://www.enkei.com/pf01.html

I FOUND THE WHEELS!!!! they are BBS RF wheels from BBS Japan. 1 piece forged aluminum. 17x7 or 17x7.5.

http://www.bbs-japan.co.jp/pro/pro_i.html

i initially thought they were enkeis because of the PF-01, and also because enkei's newest wheel, the Raijin, looks very similar, albeit in a 7x2 spoke design.

im actually bummed. i wanted these to be OEM wheels. feels bad man...
i also wanted the brakes to be OEM options. but they could also be aftermarket parts used just for the race. although that front caliper design is very unique and i've yet to find more pics of it. the only places where i've seen those brakes were on the FT86 II concept in Frankfurt and on this car. so hope is still alive!

Sea1monkey2 · 10-14-2011, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by madfast

is this a joke? a logo that lights up? where the hell do you get this stuff from?

errr...ummm...

i'll just leave this here

MF_DEUCE · 10-14-2011, 12:27 AM

nice find for the bbs wheels.

But is it me or are the rear tires on this car a little narrow? If they plan to race this car wouldn't you want a wider wheel/tire?

Marrk · 10-14-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sea1monkey2

errr...ummm...

i'll just leave this here

Funny.

Awesome image, too.

KevinDuMa · 10-14-2011, 12:31 AM

I get the idea of what he's saying, turn signal symbols like the ones on the Z

But I doubt those will be on the Fr-s

Sea1monkey2 · 10-14-2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MF_DEUCE

But is it me or are the rear tires on this car a little narrow? If they plane to race this car wouldn't you want a wider wheel/tire?

I believe we are under the impression that the car is in an almost stock class where they can make only minimal adjustments to the car, tires not being one of them.

madfast · 10-14-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinDuMa

I get the idea of what he's saying, turn signal symbols like the ones on the Z

But I doubt those will be on the Fr-s

yes, except the side markers have already been seen. they are located on the fender right in front of the wheels.

KevinDuMa · 10-14-2011, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by madfast

yes, except the side markers have already been seen. they are located on the fender right in front of the wheels.

Yup...speaking of which are they still going to be on the front bumper fender thing or whatever? Cause I don't see it on this prototype and it wasn't on the Subaru version either

dalli · 10-14-2011, 12:56 AM

so if its against the honda, s2k

What does this car ( ft86) need in order to beat those cars?

madfast · 10-14-2011, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinDuMa

Yup...speaking of which are they still going to be on the front bumper fender thing or whatever? Cause I don't see it on this prototype and it wasn't on the Subaru version either

its still there. kinda hard to see because of the swirls, and because its clear, but its there.

blur · 10-14-2011, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MF_DEUCE

they're not stock wheels. those look like enkei's to me.
http://www.enkei.com/pf01.html

I was referring to this pic

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...5&d=1318536339

And they are PF01, not BBS.

Tyandriel · 10-14-2011, 01:40 AM

... im bored ...

the german licence plate has a standarized height of 110mm an it fits almost exactly 11 times from street to roofline in the attached pic.

1210mm or 47,6"

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