Toyota Improves 2015 GT86's Dynamics, Adds Shark-Fin Antenna in Europe

[becauseracecar1]

Originally Posted by stevesnj

Sorry for the crosspost but I should of posted this here first;

I am buying a car next year and the FR-S is top of my list. I intensely research when i purchase and will continue to.

Anyway I don't know about the legitimacy of this site but this is the second site I have seen saying that there will be 18" Aluminum/Carbon Fiber wheels on the GT86. http://www.newcarsrelease2015.com/20...ta-gt86-coupe/ I know the FR-S usually shares most major componants with just comfort items being the difference. But I believe that the wheels have been the same since 2012 in European to America models of GT86, BRZ, and FR-S if I'm not mistaken. Also it states dual exhaust tips in place of the single and shock dampening and steering box or EPS assist change for sharper steering.

Quote's from Toyota 86’s chief engineer, Tetsuya Tada, "The updated 2015 model 86 will have crisper steering response and less body roll thanks to the damper tweaks, and the fact that the rear dampers are now directly attached to the body, improving dynamic control".

“GT86 is all about driver involvement, and we are committed to keep enhancing this aspect of the car,” said Tada of the rear-wheel drive car, which reignited interest in affordable sports cars (and Toyota design) when it arrived in Australia in June 2012.

“We decided to change the way how suspension parts - including the rear shock absorbers - are attached to the chassis. This increases body rigidity, hence adds to better handling stability and response,” said Tada.

“Shock absorbers were also retuned. We used a new technology for stabilising damping force, and we improved friction control and responsiveness,” he added.
The car now gives the driver “that extra bit of control, especially when the car is driven on the limit,” said Tada, who also confirmed a handful of “subtle” cosmetic changes will distinguish the 2015 models from their progenitors".


Source; http://www.motoring.com.au/news/toyo...-stiffer-43065

Was the "the fact that the rear dampers are now directly attached to the body, improving dynamic control" part of the original press release? I thought 2015 were just new dampers and chassis bolts..... Nothing about the dampers being directly attached to the body, wasn't this update suppose to be up-datable to current owners?

[Fly Guy]

In the rear, new bolts fasten the bottom of the shocks.

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by becauseracecar1

Was the "the fact that the rear dampers are now directly attached to the body, improving dynamic control" part of the original press release? I thought 2015 were just new dampers and chassis bolts..... Nothing about the dampers being directly attached to the body, wasn't this update suppose to be up-datable to current owners?

Dunno, just posting the quote that the chief engineer said. I would tend to believe it is fact that the mounting point has changed.

[troek]

probably something got lost in translation. i dont think they can attach any more directly than they already do. theyre probably just talking about the stiffer bolts.

[Mixlplix]

They didnt improve anything; they toned it down. Exact same thing honda did with the AP2 s2000.

[ayau]

Originally Posted by troek

probably something got lost in translation. i dont think they can attach any more directly than they already do. theyre probably just talking about the stiffer bolts.

Agreed. If you look at the pic above, it's still using the same mounts as its predecessor. One bolt at the bottom and two bolts at the top.

[Badasi12b]

Originally Posted by Wilsonk227

yeah, I'll be honest, you can get the V6 for fairly cheap. The resale value of the cars dropped like crazy after a year so you could work up a deal pretty easily. You'll have the power on the car but it wont feel as much fun as the FRS/BRZ that's for sure. Do you have a family?

I don't have any kids so that's why the FRS is a huge consideration for me.

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by ayau

Agreed. If you look at the pic above, it's still using the same mounts as its predecessor. One bolt at the bottom and two bolts at the top.

True. But whatever it is better for when I purchase

[Wilsonk227]

Originally Posted by Badasi12b

I don't have any kids so that's why the FRS is a huge consideration for me.

take the FRS you'll be way happier with it. I mean test drive both but the accord will feel like any other comfort car. I don't have the V6 so i'm not too sure how that feels but from reviews it received quite a lot of praise too. I'd personally go FRS though, plenty more you can do to the car and much more performance oriented.

[Badasi12b]

Originally Posted by Wilsonk227

take the FRS you'll be way happier with it. I mean test drive both but the accord will feel like any other comfort car. I don't have the V6 so i'm not too sure how that feels but from reviews it received quite a lot of praise too. I'd personally go FRS though, plenty more you can do to the car and much more performance oriented.

Thanks man! I have some testing to go do. lol

[becauseracecar1]

Originally Posted by Badasi12b

Thanks man! I have some testing to go do. lol

Kids do fit in the car. I have, 5 year old and a 4month baby.


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[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by becauseracecar1

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Kids do fit in the car. I have, 5 year old and a 4month baby.


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You know they have anchor points built into the back seat, right? I understand if you decided not to use them, but I just wanted to be sure you knew.

[N1rve]

Originally Posted by Mixlplix

They didnt improve anything; they toned it down. Exact same thing honda did with the AP2 s2000.

Sounds like everyone should jump on the 2014's before the 2015's come out! They're getting a nerfed version! LOL jkjk.

[becauseracecar1]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

You know they have anchor points built into the back seat, right? I understand if you decided not to use them, but I just wanted to be sure you knew.

I'm using the belt and the anchor system


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