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USMCMike · 11-30-2009, 06:33 PM

Hey everyone, name's Mike. I'm in the market for the new Toyota, as long as they keep it rear wheel drive and keep the weight down (3200lbs really Hyundai?).

I'm a former auto-x'er and rally-x'er, mainly with FWD cars, but I've owned 2 RWD's in the past that also saw some auto-x. Currently driving a Ford Escort Zx2 2001. Don't make fun though, only weighs about 2200lbs, great engine, great for chucking into corners, it's about as quick as a RSX Type S or base WRX if you want a comparison point.

Regardless I'm rambling.

S2KtoFT86 · 11-30-2009, 07:19 PM

^^ Welcome dude!

NESW20 · 11-30-2009, 08:59 PM

welcome Mike! a friend of mine used to have a ZX2 that he autocrossed frequently, until he traded it for a mazdaspeed 3.

he didn't really have that much done to it, but it was a quick little car through the cones. i hopped in it once for some fun runs, and it was really easy to drive. i was .2 off his fast time my first time driving the car.

-Mike

4agze · 11-30-2009, 10:42 PM

welcome we need pic of the escort cosworth

NESW20 · 12-01-2009, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4agze

welcome we need pic of the escort cosworth

???????????????????????

ZX2 != Cosworth.

-Mike

4agze · 12-01-2009, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NESW20

???????????????????????

ZX2 != Cosworth.

-Mike

lol I was just joking, I wish the cosworth was sold here

NESW20 · 12-01-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4agze

lol I was just joking, I wish the cosworth was sold here

that makes WAY more sense now, hahaha.

<3 cosworth

-Mike

USMCMike · 12-02-2009, 07:45 AM

Yeah, had me a bit confused as well. Although from my studying the Zx2 uses the same block as the Cos from that time, the truth to that is a completely unknown to me though.

NESW20: Yeah she is an easy car to drive, especially on a low speed auto-x, pain in the ass once the speed gets up there though. Taking sweepers at the limit around 75mph on tracks is an ass clenching experience. Never been in a car so touchy to snap over steer or just plowing the rest of a corner if you aren't right on top of weight transfer/accelerator control.

Thanks for the welcomes.

miggs · 12-02-2009, 02:58 PM

Name's Miguel from Reseda, CA. Currently pushin a 98 200SX

Read on one of the threads for a Toyota Apex badge, that'd be legit! Still haven't purchased a brand new car, so if the FT comes out as good as it sounds then i may just wait and make it the first car i buy off a lot. Let's just hope they don't disappoint us or else

lol

S2KtoFT86 · 12-02-2009, 05:00 PM

^^ Welcome!!

miggs · 12-02-2009, 06:34 PM

Thanks!

whaap · 12-05-2009, 01:40 PM

I guess I'm the present newbie. My wife and I enjoy an 02 Miata and an 09 Fit. I'm jazzed about the FT86 and if it comes out as it's been presented so far, I'll probably get in line to get one.

S2KtoFT86 · 12-05-2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whaap

I guess I'm the present newbie. My wife and I enjoy an 02 Miata and an 09 Fit. I'm jazzed about the FT86 and if it comes out as it's been presented so far, I'll probably get in line to get one.

Cool, welcome.

Rotarydisciple · 12-08-2009, 01:43 PM

Whats up everybody. Im new to the site and as like everyone im very excited to see a sports car revival with Toyota. I currently drive a Mazda Rx8 and I love the vehicle, the only down side to the car is the tuning. I look forward to hearing news and specs on this vehicle in the near future.

11-30-2009, 07:19 PM	#198
S2KtoFT86 Resident Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2022 WR BRZ Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 1,116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^^ Welcome dude! __________________ Gavin

11-30-2009, 08:59 PM	#199
NESW20 2.1L 3SGTE Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: MR2 Turbo & Tacoma Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	welcome Mike! a friend of mine used to have a ZX2 that he autocrossed frequently, until he traded it for a mazdaspeed 3. he didn't really have that much done to it, but it was a quick little car through the cones. i hopped in it once for some fun runs, and it was really easy to drive. i was .2 off his fast time my first time driving the car. -Mike __________________ 1991 MR2 Turbo - 2.1L high compression stroker 3SGTE 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road - All-Pro front bumper, Old Man Emu shocks, Old Man Emu HD front coils, All-Pro leafs 1990 240SX Coupe - sold 2008 Civic Si Sedan

12-02-2009, 05:00 PM	#206
S2KtoFT86 Resident Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2022 WR BRZ Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 1,116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^^ Welcome!! __________________ Gavin

11-30-2009, 06:33 PM	#197
USMCMike Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Drives: 2003 VW Jetta 1.8t Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey everyone, name's Mike. I'm in the market for the new Toyota, as long as they keep it rear wheel drive and keep the weight down (3200lbs really Hyundai?). I'm a former auto-x'er and rally-x'er, mainly with FWD cars, but I've owned 2 RWD's in the past that also saw some auto-x. Currently driving a Ford Escort Zx2 2001. Don't make fun though, only weighs about 2200lbs, great engine, great for chucking into corners, it's about as quick as a RSX Type S or base WRX if you want a comparison point. Regardless I'm rambling.

12-02-2009, 07:45 AM	#204
USMCMike Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Drives: 2003 VW Jetta 1.8t Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, had me a bit confused as well. Although from my studying the Zx2 uses the same block as the Cos from that time, the truth to that is a completely unknown to me though. NESW20: Yeah she is an easy car to drive, especially on a low speed auto-x, pain in the ass once the speed gets up there though. Taking sweepers at the limit around 75mph on tracks is an ass clenching experience. Never been in a car so touchy to snap over steer or just plowing the rest of a corner if you aren't right on top of weight transfer/accelerator control. Thanks for the welcomes.

12-02-2009, 02:58 PM	#205
miggs Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: 1998 Nissan 200SX Location: CA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Name's Miguel from Reseda, CA. Currently pushin a 98 200SX Read on one of the threads for a Toyota Apex badge, that'd be legit! Still haven't purchased a brand new car, so if the FT comes out as good as it sounds then i may just wait and make it the first car i buy off a lot. Let's just hope they don't disappoint us or else lol

12-02-2009, 06:34 PM	#207
miggs Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: 1998 Nissan 200SX Location: CA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks!

12-05-2009, 01:40 PM	#208
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I guess I'm the present newbie. My wife and I enjoy an 02 Miata and an 09 Fit. I'm jazzed about the FT86 and if it comes out as it's been presented so far, I'll probably get in line to get one.

12-08-2009, 01:43 PM	#210
Rotarydisciple Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: 2004 Mazda Rx8 Location: South Jersey Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Whats up everybody. Im new to the site and as like everyone im very excited to see a sports car revival with Toyota. I currently drive a Mazda Rx8 and I love the vehicle, the only down side to the car is the tuning. I look forward to hearing news and specs on this vehicle in the near future.

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