New here? Come say hi =)

[Mayesj101]

What I'm saying is that if this becomes just another Celica (low HP, mediocre weight, low price) then no thanks. A 2-liter boxer engine, quite simply, isn't going to cut it for long with all the semi-required "options" they've got to tuck in to make it pass muster with safety people and the average person. Toyota needs another true performance engine to compete with the likes of the Genesis and the 370-those two, no matter what you say, are going to be its competitors. The FT will have a weight advantage, but nowhere near a large enough one to justify itself with the aftermarket community if even the high-end will get a 4-there's a whole line of Hondas they can get for that.

[Axel]

And it seems most of the world doesn't seem to agree with you... it won't take much to pass "muster" against that "fat bastard" 370z...

This thread is just a "hello" thread... speculations, concerns, gripes, praise, etc. should be posted in the appropriate threads.

[Wyllliam]

Hi i'm from Belgium.
I'm currently driving a toyota yaris but i'm hoping they bring the FT-86 to Europe.
And i'm working for Toyota Europe but for now i wasn't able to get any information about the FT 86 because it is developed by subaru.

[spear87]

Hey people, Im from Australia and first heard about the FT-86 late last year and have been far too excited about it ever since. Really hoping they bring it down under and that the production car is everything they are promising it will be

[S2KtoFT86]

^^ Finally this thread is back on topic. Welcome you too!!

[4agze]

Originally Posted by spear87

Hey people, Im from Australia and first heard about the FT-86 late last year and have been far too excited about it ever since. Really hoping they bring it down under and that the production car is everything they are promising it will be

Aussie Aussie Aussie....

[NESW20]

Originally Posted by TRlPPlN

you off road alot? ive been reading that if your going for 2.5-3.0 getting the uca's would be benefitial for alignment purposes. but man, like i said, those things aren't cheap. im looking for uca's thats decent and not so expensive.

i don't off road terribly often (still not a complete mall-crawler, haha), but my factory suspension is getting a little long in tooth, and as long as i'm looking at replacing the suspension, i might as well lift it a little. i'd also like a little higher stance for winters like this, where we've gotten multiple 6"+ storms. it won't help much in the back unless i get larger tires, but with the IFS, i think it'll help a little going through the deeper powder. i'm also wanting to do front and rear high-clearance bumpers, which will add some weight, so hopefully the springs won't pick my truck up too high for the stock UCA's.

-Mike

[spear87]

Originally Posted by 4agze

Aussie Aussie Aussie....

Oi! Oi! Oi!

[Axel]

Originally Posted by spear87

Oi! Oi! Oi!

born in Brisbane meself.... g'day mate!

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[4agze]

Originally Posted by Axel

born in Brisbane meself.... g'day mate!

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I'm not from down under but visited my uncle down in queens land and watched the super wonderful sounds of the V8 GT I think its called Bathurst 1000 (better than nascar that for sure), I'm trying to make time go visit them again and hope to see my first WRC since its now back.

[Jhmason21]

Yo, my name is Justin, just found this link to ft86 from newcelica.org, I drive a 2000 GT-S and the day I found out about the ft86 concept I almost couldn't believe it! Thank you Toyota for maybe keeping some performance for us enthusiast, can't wait for this car! Love the set up here, thanks for who ever set this up...

[Axel]

Welcome Jhmason21. Long wait ahead of us for this car. Help keep us entertained!

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[trueno86power]

Hi ! I'm Jean-Sébastien from Quebec in Canada.

I've used to have 2 AE86 ( my first cars )... loved them soo mutch

My last sports car was a Right Hand Drive Celica Gt-Four. Sold it, not my style. Really to heavy.

Now i've got a 2005 Corolla XRS, a daily drive with some punch !

Just can't wait to get my FT-86

[Lexicon101]

Originally Posted by spear87

Hey people, Im from Australia and first heard about the FT-86 late last year and have been far too excited about it ever since. Really hoping they bring it down under and that the production car is everything they are promising it will be

Well.. there have been hints that a Subaru version is NOT coming to AU or NZ..
But the same source did say that this car [the FT-86 itself, I think..] was meant to be a global car.. or something like that. You may not get the AWD Subie, but you'll prolly be getting an RWD Toyota, if any of us are.